I had a 2000 A8 (short wheelbase) and have to say it was one of my favorite cars, great performance, best interior, i loved the car..I'd have bought an 2008/9 S8, but knew the change was coming, perhaps now i need to run out and buy the current one....I HATE this new look, but hold out hope it looks better in person.

They are great cars, but have abysmal residual values and are frighteningly expensive to own out of warranty.

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