Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8

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Audi A8 / S8 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (9%)

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Audi A8 / S8 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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2011 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

372-horsepower 4.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

55000 mi

US $808
replaced water deflector 

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan, ext.

350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

66000 mi

US $140
Sunroof drain lines were clogged. Water was rushing into the headliner 
76500 mi rubber stopper fell out of sunroof 

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2007 Audi A8 / S8 4dr Sedan

350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88000 mi Car flooded due to clogged sunroof drains. The repair estimate from Audi was over $18,000, so my insurance opted to total it. The new owner told me they repaired it for $2000. Can you believe that?!? He bought the car for $9000. Lucky devil. 
63000 mi

US $11
During thunderstorm, returned to car with water coming inside of cabin. water on both front seats, dash, middle console coming from roof area. Seems the sunroof drains were clogged. Bought .170 inch weed wacker line to clean out drain. 

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2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99900 mi

US $300
replace sun roof deflector motor 

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2005 Audi A8 4dr Sedan

330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

119000 mi

US $1386
Center arm rest broken. Repair cost about $400 

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2004 Audi A8 4dr Sedan, ext.

330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

112000 mi

US $150
Replaced sunroof air deflector motor 
289000 mi

US $50
Rear electric sunshade clip broke. Replaced the pair with aluminum replacements. 

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2000 Audi A8 4dr Sedan

310-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

178000 mi

US $149
Replaced the 4 Center Caps in the wheels with used cpas. The caps were badly corroded and looked bad. 

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Audi A8 / S8 Body Problems

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