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2004 Audi A8

Audi a8
MSRP: $68,500 - $68,500
Invoice: $64,050 - $64,050
Miles Per Gallon
City: 17 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG

Body Style: Sedan
Engines: 4.2L V-8 330 HP

The Audi A8 has been completely redesigned and reengineered for 2004. Fast, smooth, and sophisticated, the 2004 A8 L may be the new leader among the highend luxury sedans. It feels smoother and more refined than the Mercedes SClass and it's easier to operate and better looking than the BMW 7 Series. Audi's A8 L boasts a powerful 4.2liter V8 engine, revised to produce more power for 2004. It comes with a new sixspeed Tiptronic automatic that replaces the previous fivespeed transmission. Together, they deliver instantaneous responses to the driver wishes. Quattro allwheel drive and a new adaptable air suspension offer a seemingly ideal balance between handling and ride quality. It's all wrapped in a new aluminum space frame, a lightweight, highly rigid structure that bonds the car into one cohesive unit, giving drivers a supreme sense of control with Gibraltarlike stability. The A8's redesigned cabin is elegant, comfortable, and easy to operate. It makes its occupants feel rich and sophisticated, but not bogged down with gadgetry that requires intense study of the owner's manual. This is Audi's largest sedan and it's a big car. Its wheelbase has been stretched even longer than last year's A8 L, providing even more room and greater comfort for rear passengers. As the company's flagship, the A8 L is designed to be the ultimate sedan. It competes with the MercedesBenz SClass and BMW 7 Series, both of which are superb though not perfect luxury sedans. The newness of the Audi gives it an advantage, particularly over the Mercedes. From a pricing standpoint, the longwheelbase, allwheeldrive A8 L ($68,500) compares favorably with the longwheelbase BMW 745Li ($72,500) and standardwheelbase 745i ($68,500), both rearwheel drive, and it's less expensive than the reardrive Mercedes S430 ($72,600) or S500 ($81,000) or the allwheeldrive S430 4Matic ($75,500).

Buying a 2004 Audi A8

Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2004 Audi A8, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2004 Audi A8 for less money than when it was new. If the 2004 Audi A8 was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.

The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2004 Audi A8 is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.

Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2004 Audi A8 will have a good-fair resale value. This assumes that the 2004 Audi A8 is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.

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