2002 Exclusive GmbH S8 FS. Probably.
 

As per my Sig. This is a very rare car in deed, and has stirred interest in the D2 community over the years.

Not only is it a very unique build, but its complete and unmodified from day 1.

Built 19/02/2002 specifically to showcase the GmbH custom features, not in the regular brochure:

• Electric Individual Heated Rear Seats, with Autoretract on door opening and passenger seat movement from the rear
• Passenger Seat Memory
• Blinds
• Exclusive Alcantara Headlining
• Exclusive Extended leather pack
• Exclusive Leather Controls Pack
• Exclusive Carpets
• Exclusive Floor Mats
• Exclusive Leather dashboard and centre console
• Exclusive Factory rear seat entertainment with extended leather covered centre console, TV function, DVD player, DVD storage and Aux inputs.
• Exclusive Aqua Blue paintwork

I don't know what it cost new, as there the D2 exclusive brochure, is, well, so exclusive, I've never seen one ! Going by the D3 pricing though, you could comfortably add 15-20K onto the regular list price I'm sure.

Photos of this car, brand new, sat in the London Piccadilly flagship dealership:

http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...8/affdd413.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...8/9faf4240.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...8/44640157.jpg
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/v...8/fee0593a.jpg


History:

19/02/02 0 Miles Birthday
22/05/02 First Registered
12/02/03 10254 Miles Amersham Audi
26/09/03 21168 Miles Amersham Audi
08/12/04 42381 Miles Amersham Audi
25/10/05 53124 Miles Southampton Audi
18/06/06 61850 Miles MOT
25/07/07 71529 Miles MOT
27/07/07 71552 Miles Independent
14/01/08 75914 Miles Independent
14/01/08 75917 Miles MOT
15/01/08 Owner 4 Bought the car. I'm told he cherished it by owner #5
26/11/08 - Recall - Southampton Audi
15/01/09 82064 Miles MOT
29/07/09 84355 Miles Southampton Audi
28/01/10 88182 Miles MOT
28/05/10 Forum discussion on its Ebay listing: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...ight=dashboard
30/05/10 Photos from Ebay listing: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....0&postcount=46
29/06/10 Owner 5 Bought the car, used it for Birmingham/London commute
11/01/11 94273 Miles MOT
28/04/11 96823 Miles Independent
10/01/12 103118 Miles MOT
17/03/12 Forum Disussion on it: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...ight=exclusive
10/05/12 105509 Miles Independent
14/01/13 112294 Miles MOT
20/01/14 119021 Miles MOT
01/02/14 119153 Miles Independent
17/01/15 125349 Miles MOT
22/01/16 143448 Miles MOT
26/01/17 157713 Miles MOT
29/10/17 Forum discussion on Gumtree listing: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13559
09/11/17 Owner 6 (Me) bought car
27/04/18 169233 Miles MOT

The service history over the last 3 years is undocumented (bar the MOT's), although the seller claimed a cambelt change last year and I have to say, the engine and gearbox, against all odds, feel incredibly youthful. It is one of the most responsive D2's I've driven.

Known faults:

• Final drive seal needs replacing
• Front o/s brake squeals when warm
• PDC fails occasionally
• Wheels aren't perfect
• Interior Door handles show signs of paint wear
• Bodywork generally very presentable but would benefit from more TLC

Otherwise, its an incredibly original, factory spec pre-final edition demonstrator still wearing its original Audi OV demonstrator plates. It drives really well, and was a seriously enjoyable drive at the recent Audi meet.

The colour coding takes some digesting in the photos, but essentially the dashboard leather matches the external paintwork quite well, creating a tan contrast with the seats and roof lining.

Its one of only 2 UK cars I know of that received factory leather dashboard, and its the only known surviving UK S8 of 2 with electric rear seats. The RSE entertainment I once saw on a UK LWB, but never on an S8. Its actually a long wheel base option, which is highlighted in the factory instruction manual for the rear seat entertainment showing a storage cubby which is absent on this short wheel base example.

Its also the car I've ever seen which has a before (in the showroom) and after (18 years after!) photo. Sadly, it doesn't look quite as gleaming as it did back then, but its a goal for the lucky new owner to aim for +++

Serious interest and/or offers are invited over PM. I suspect I'll gain more interest in the wider online marketplace, but don't want to let it go there first without at least putting it here.

And yes, I know the D3 was going to go, but <cutting very long story short> the D3 has to stay for the foreseeable as a daily, and one of them always had to go.

Actual photos of it to follow when it, and I are together next.

Errr...
 

...I thought you were keeping this?

Yes, a dire experience with a recent Approved Used Audi daily purchase catalysed with some upcoming insurance constraints and I'm running low on options for toys right now.... :-(

another one?! I remember your rant about the Q7 with obvious faults - same dealer?

Different dealer. Different Car. Same headaches. Awful rushed preparation, overlooked a number of items (including keyless, again!) and generally shoving it out of the door ready or not on 31st for a month end sale (by their eventual admission). It really is a whole separate, and lengthy thread all on its own....

Go on, you know you want to +++ (in a different thread, naturally!)

Sounds like a Tesla store at quarter end...:rolleyes:

At the risk of diluting my own thread, I do currently have a deposit down on the new Audi Etron...... but not for much longer.... :rolleyes:

;). And at the risk of diluting it further, I wonder if that'll arrive before my Model 3s do? Sorry Ian, I couldn't resist... :)

Who knows. Put the deposit down over 3 months ago. Not heard a single word about the progress of it all. I'm in a quandry where I still like Audi cars, but have zero desire to deal with Audi. Even mulled over an M3 the other day. If Tesla would just build a premium car, instead of an american built car with a premium price tag, I'd be all over it, but the fit and finish is Japanese like at best (sorry).