Car financing: 2008 Audi S8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Audi S8 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.
2008 Audi S8 specs
| Engine | 5.2L 10-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $27.48 |
2008 Audi S8: every figure
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 |
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 2008 Audi S8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (3), fuel/propulsion system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V415000 | 2016-06-09 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Audi S8?
No 2008 Audi S8 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2008 Audi S8 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the S8
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Reading the spec sheet
The powertrain here is the 5.2L 10-cylinder with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. 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.
It is rated at 15.7 L/100 km combined, so budget about 47 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $274.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
When the S8 makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.
The S8 in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A test week in the S8 tells you more than any review. Rent the S8 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Choosing the right one
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $27.48 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $274.80 at our price setting.
Over to you
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 2008 Audi S8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Audi S8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Audi S8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Audi S8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Audi S8?
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 2008 Audi S8 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 2008 Audi S8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Audi S8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5496.00.
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.