Car financing: 2001 Audi A8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2001 Audi A8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2001 Audi A8 specs
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
2001 Audi A8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (2), vehicle speed control (2) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V397000 | 2008-08-14 | power train:automatic transmission | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK. |
| 01V259000 | 2001-08-15 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. A "BLIND COVER" AT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING FUEL VAPOR TO ESCAPE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Audi A8: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2001 Audi A8 for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2001 Audi A8? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the A8
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the figures tell you
It uses the 4.2L 8-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Combined fuel use is 13.1 L/100 km: about 39 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $229.30 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. EPA lists 510 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the A8 for a week and see how it fits your life. A test week in the A8 tells you more than any review. Rent the A8 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2001 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2001 Audi A8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Audi A8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Audi A8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 Audi A8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.