Audi A8 D3 2004 4.2 Quattro SE

[Sir WIll]

Ladies & Gents,

Its time to sell the D3, I just miss the D2 to much and want one again.

She is a very good car with lots spent on her but its time to sell and move on. A couple of problems need sorting (Heater Matrix flush & Sqeeky Anti roll Bar Bush) but all good apart from that.

I have spent more on her than I could get a D2 for! Anyway, would like close to £4000 but realise that may be a little steep.

The eBay advert (Sorry I know its not suitable for the wise people here!)

2003 Audi A8 D3 4.2 V8 Petrol Quattro SE

Excellent runner and has been a very good car that’s never let me down. Most importantly this is a full and genuine Quattro SE, nothing changed modified or messed with.

The car is backed up by good service history so the high miles should not be a problem and the car drives as if it’s done half of those. I have a folder complete with lots of invoices and bills from Audi and other dealers showing the money that has been spent on this car.

The interior is excellent and everything works, no rips or tears in the seats and the Air Conditioning is still nice and cold.

This car is not a 10,000 mile concourse condition vehicle, but a very good genuine Audi A8 that has been looked after and still drives very well indeed. This is not some dodgy dealer car with a host of faults or wear and tear parts that have not been looked after.

A good home and a Audi enthusiast would be welcomed as the A8 is without doubt one of the finest saloon cars ever made.

The Important Stuff

• MOT Expires 2nd February 2015
• MOT History Print Out Supplied
• 100% standard
• 155,000 Miles (Will go up slightly)
• Cam belt, Aux Belt and water pump replaced at 151,000 miles
• Gearbox serviced at 151,000 miles
• Great Service History complete with stamped Audi Service book
• Full HPI report from when I purchased the car with nothing registered
• One large and full folder of all old bills, receipts and MOTs
• Audi leather owners folder with service history, handbooks and Sat Nav DVDs
• All electrics working perfectly
• All tyres still have plenty of tread on them (All the same brand, Cooper)

Specification (Standard)

• Metallic Blue (Aqua Blue Pearl)
• Valcona Light Grey Leather
• Automatic (6 Speed with Tiptronic)
• Audi MMI system
• Satellite Navigation with 2014 Maps
• Six Disc CD Autochanger
• Parking Sensors front and rear
• Double Glazing
• Electric mirrors
• Electric Windows
• Full climate control
• Automatic Transmission
• Four Wheel Drive
• Adaptive Air Suspension with Sport, Dynamic and Comfort modes
• Electric Memory seats drivers and passenger
• Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side)
• Three original keys (Two remote and backup key)
• PAS
• Central remote locking
• Audi Alarm
• Audi Car Telephone
• Aluminium so no rust

Specification (Optional Equipment fitted above standard)

• Bose Surround Sound Stereo
• Xenon plus adaptive front lights
• 12 Spoke 255/40R 19 Wheels and Tyres
• Electric Folding Mirrors
• Automatic Boot
• Comfort Seats with Memory function

Before you buy any A8 I strongly recommend that you confirm a number of important tasks have been completed on the vehicle. If my car is not for you, that's fine but please use the list below on key areas to check on any Audi A8 especially higher mileage models as the work will need to be done.

In the last six months I have spent nearly £2,000 on the car doing all the wear and tear jobs that need doing, my aim was to keep this car a very long time hence why I have poured so much money into the car.

• Major Service including New Cam belt, New Aux Belt, Water Pump, Oil and Filter Changed, all done at 151k miles and a cost of just under £1,000
• Auto Gearbox Service
• New Front Suspension Arms Front and Rear
• New Front Suspension C Links (Stabiliser Links)
• New Brake Light Switch
• New Boot Close Switch
• New Water Pump and valves (Heater Valves)
• Replaced Rear boot lights
• MMI and Sat Nav updated to 2014 maps and firmware

Audi Option Codes

• E0A = No special edition
• 0GG = Emission standard EU4
• 4UF = Drivers and front passenger air bag with front passenger air bag deactivation
• 6XL = Exterior mirrors: with memory function, automatically dimming, electrically foldable/adjustable/heated
• 5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
• 6TS = Right exterior mirror: aspherical, large viewing field
• 1KW = Disc brakes, rear
• J3F = Battery 520 A (110 Ah) "BEM"
• 1LL = Disc brakes, front
• 1BK = 4-corner air suspension with electronic shock absorption control
• 3FA = Without roof insert (standard roof)
• 5MG = Decorative inserts, burr-walnut
• 7X2 = Park distance control, front and rear
• F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
• 0YZ = Without determination of weight category for rear axle
• 0JZ = Without determination of weight category for front axle
• T81 = 8-cylinder gasoline engine 4.2 L unit 077.B (aluminum)
• 8EM = Bi-functional headlight with gas discharge lamp and fixed bending light, for driving on the left
• U1B = Instrument insert with mph speedometer, clock, tachometer and trip odometer
• X2B = National sales program Great Britain
• 2ZQ = Leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel for air bag system
• 8Z5 = Not hot country
• D0G = 8-cyl. gas. engine V8 4.2 L/246 kW 40V camshaft adj. w/o cylinder cutout, MPI base engine is T81/T79/T88
• 7Q2 = Navigation system with color screen
• CG4 = Forged alloy wheels 8.5J x 19 offset 45
• 7K0 = Without tire pressure warning light
• 2K1 = Reinforced bumpers
• 3PN = Electric seat adjustment for both front seats with memory system
• VW8 = Side and rear windows, burglar-restrained
• 3U0 = Without luggage compartment cover
• 4K4 = Radio remote controlled central locking
• 5D1 = Carrier frequency 433.92 MHz-434.42 Mhz
• 1SA = Without additional front under body guard
• 5Z0 = Without separate power seats rear
• Q2J = Comfort front seats
• 4GP = Windshield in heat-insulating glass with sunshield and viewing window for vehicle identification number

Points to note

• This is not a brand new car so please do not expect it to be. It’s a very good well used example but certainly not concourse condition.
• Whilst the air conditioning/ climate control works perfectly and is nice and cold there is not much heat in the car. The water pump and valves have been replaced but it appears the heater matrix needs to be flushed out.
• The front suspension has been replaced but on a cold morning the front anti roll bar rubber bush is worn and can creak and be a little noisy. This clears quickly when the engine has warmed it up but I will supply new bushes with the car.
• On occasion there is a faint noise from the rear wheel bearing, only happens on occasion and never got any worse.
• This is not a 1.0 Fiesta, do not expect it to be and be aware you are buying and running a car with a 340bhp V8.

[Architex_mA8tey]

Great advert! Good luck with the sale
What type of D2 are you looking for?

[Sir WIll]

I would like a FL D2, either a late 2.8 Quattro Sport with Final Edition wheels or a nice S8 with a good gearbox.

Must have those lovely black Recaros!

[HPsauce]

Originally Posted by Sir WIll

I would like a FL D2

I always said to myself that if and when I had to replace my PF S8 I'd go for a D3 4.2TDi.
But then, just as it started to flag, along came a lowish mileage D2 FL S8 and I couldn't resist.

What particularly draws you back from D3 to D2?

[Sir WIll]

I do not enjoy driving the D3 as much and I love the seats in the D2.

The D3 MMI/ TMC/ Bose is much better but I prefer the D2 as a car.

[David's8]

Hugely detailed advert and great photos - it looks the mutts whatsits. You do say in the advert that you had intended keeping the car a long time but dont explain why you feel its the time to get rid of it? (I know you give the reason in your lead-in on the thread but perhaps dont want to say that in the advert?)

[madcjd]

That's a great ad.
I think the large amount of paperwork should sell it.
Interesting you say about reverting back to a D2?
I had a d3 4.2 for 2 yrs....then sold it, convinced I needed an estate car for my young family (namely a 4.2 petrol or 3.0 tdi a6 avant), then ended up buying Mannyo's D2 3.7, as a stop gap car ( back in March) - which I love, but, I've just bought a 4.2tdi D3 (3 days ago).
I admit, you feel more at one with the D2, but, for me, the D3 luxuries win hands down.
Good luck with the sale.
By the way...isn't it Aurora Blue?

[madcjd]

Oh....and I totally agree about the seats.
D2 recaros - sit comfortably on my journey to work.....
D3 comfort/sport - constantly fidgeting!

[Sir WIll]

Thanks for the feedback chaps.

As for the colour its listed as N5 which I am pretty sure is Aqua Blue pearl Effect.

I will miss the stereo and the Nav with TMC. But as good as the D3 is you cannot love it like a D2.

Though I would have a BMW B12 6.0 7 Series if anyone has one lying about.

[daviesbike]

Ask neil aka arcitexmatey about his D2 he may sell it to the right person and now he has a D3. He did say if he gets the right offer ...

It had a brand new gearbox fitted he paid 4k alone for that. Its an amazing D2 if i was looking for one thats well preserved it would be that one alcantara everything too very high spec