2013 Audi S8 Consumer Reviews

Very happy with purchase. Performance and comfort in one

Purchased a 2013 w/65k 4 months ago with a 45k 3 yr warranty. This car is like most reviews state " a wolf in sheep's clothing". This thing gets mean when you ask it to and can blend in with the symphony snobs. I love it so far, just experienced my 1st problem that's been noted, leaking windshield. Will put silicone on it and continue to drive it until the brand new 22" wheels fall off

This is a truly amazing luxo barge that turns wild at the touch of the pedal. I bought my 2015 in 2021 with 95k miles on, so I bit the bullet and also purchased a 5-yr extended warranty at around $7k knowing that I'd recover my money whenever I had a first breakdown. Almost two years later, I've added about 15k miles to it and have had two warranty repairs done which would have been about $10k, so my investment paid off. I had the sunroof replaced (the mechanism was making a nasty noise), a rear window mechanism, and engine mounts that were passing on a vibration to the chassis at low revs. Pros: all the luxury items you'd expect in a Bentley like super comfy diamond-stitched seats with massage (I thought it's a gimmick, but actually use it quite a bit in Miami traffic) and ventilation; everything in the drivetrain is configurable to your taste; gorgeous and I mean drop dead beautiful looks with the 21" wheels (most people don't know 'what' this car is, but they know it is special); crazy power with 3.8 sec to 60 mph (I believe I might have done a 3.6 once but am not sure) enough to humiliate any punk out there trying to race you in their 5.0 Mustangs and even M4s; suspension is taught and responsive; all black alcantara and carbon interior is lit. The car is so well balanced that my kids learned to drive in it... it can be tame and easy to drive, but can just go wild when you want it and everything stiffens up when you give it some gas. Cons: It spoiled me and I don't know how I can upgrade from this! A few other small nuisances: turning circle with the 21" is like a Suburban, making your parking and u-turns always needing an extra back and forth; also the 35 profile tires are a bit noisy, but it comes with the territory; audio tech seems dated even for 2015 with a non-touch screen and stupid MMI system and I frankly expected a louder sound system with the optional B&O option which is just OK in my opinion; expensive to fix, but that's what happens to any $144k MSRP super car; trunk is not as big as you'd expect in this size car; lane keeping self-steering is over intrusive and will make you carsick -- just drive yourself, you deserve it. All in all, I took a gamble on a high-mileage supercar and I couldn't be happier. I cannot imagine where I'll go from here.

Extreme comfort with extreme power. I love a big sedan and the S8 covers that while delivering an excellent driving experience. In comfort mode she is an excellent highway cruiser which is great for my daily driving. Put her in dynamic mode and she handles corners like she's on rails and puts you into the back of the seat when you ask her to. I have 2 small kids and both car seats fit great and there is just about as much legroom for them as in my wife's SUV. 25+ mpg for 520hp is great as well. After being away from Audi for a few years, I'm happy to be back!

The twin turbo V8 has torque for any situation - and with the subdued styling is definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. Steering feel is nice especially in this day of "no-feel" electric steering systems. The suspension is taut but comfortable. Nice features throughout. Audi outdid themselves with the S8!

I've owned my fair share of high performance, luxury cars from Porsche, BMW and Mercedes. The Audi S8 is without a doubt, the fastest and most comfortable / luxurious of them all. From the messaging seats to the incredible pull of all-wheel drive powered by a twin turbo 500+ hp engine, it just doesn't get any better. Drive one and you'll agree.

Also had Audi race team put in a chip that gives it another 75hp. Car is dual tone Gray.

A real pleasure to drive from a sporting experience to everyday driving. Non routine maintenance is a bit inconvenient due to the small amount of cars in circulation in the United States; so parts may need to be sent in from Germany.