For sale: Audi S8 Face Lift

tonyt102 · #1 29th May 2013, 07:31 PM

Hi all.

Unfortunately, I need more boot space and I've just bought an A6 Avant so my S8 is for sale. It's a late 1999 facelift 40v AQH model. Below is the full description I'm going to use in other adverts in a week or two and here is a link to some images of the car...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5771391...7627114666485/

Regarding price, I'm hoping for around £2500 ono.

I also have a set of 5 20" Genuine Final Edition alloys with Dunlop Sport tyres fitted. These have done around 50 miles since having a refurb so are in as new condition. I'm looking for £750 ono for these. Please message me for images.

Any questions, please feel free to message me.

Cheers,

Tony.

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As you can see from the spread sheet, the car has a great history which is backed up by a fully stamped service book and a folder full of invoices and receipts. The private plate is in the process of being removed and the car is going in to have the front discs and pads replaced on Friday. I am just about to tax it for another 6 months and the MOT test expires 7th Feb 2014.

Mileage is just about 173k. The higher initially put me off but you just wouldn't believe it has done that many. I know people throw that statement around but in this case, it is 100% true. I opted for this one over other lower mileage ones as it drove better and has a great history. It’s had 3 previous owners, one being the Duke of Bedford, which I have kept a copy of the V5 showing this. When I got the car, I had the timing belt and water pump replaced as a preventative measure. I also had a couple of tiny leaks from the gearbox so I had the box removed by a ZF specialist who rebuilt the whole box. I don't do a lot of miles however, I'm a big believer of frequent oil changes with good oil and on the last service in Feb, all Audi parts were used – previously, I’ve used Castrol Edge 5wt30. My family have used the garage for 30 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car. They also look after our 911 and Golf.

You can see from my pictures the condition of the car. When I bought it, I couldn't find that the car had any body work which was a big selling point for me. Because of the miles, the front end was stone chipped as you would expect so I took it to an excellent body shop who painted the front wings, bonnet and bumper. A proper job was done and the bonnet and bumper were removed so you can't even tell it's been done. As you can see, I'm into detailing so using the correct polishes and waxes really helps bring out the metallic fleck in the paint. At the same time, the alloys were refurbished and are still in superb condition. Tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx, all with approx 5-6mm tread remaining. I always try and use Shell fuel where possible as I read it was the best (plus I collect the points) – I have all fuel receipts from when I bought the car 3 1/2 years ago.

Mechanically, the car is superb. Because of the age, it does have a couple of things I’d like to make any buyers aware of... The parking sensors work perfectly but sometimes they randomly beep when reversing - this doesn't affect their operation. There is a tiny (and I mean tiny) intermittent click from behind the dash which is motor for the vents. Again, this doesn’t appear to affect the operation of the climate control. I'm pretty picky and it doesn't actually bother me. The odometer is fading slightly although you can still make out the mileage. Cluster Repairs have quoted £40.00 for the LCD repair. There is a small 1mm line right at the bottom of the nav screen, again, doesn’t affect operation whatsoever – it actually looks like it’s supposed to be there.

Condition of the interior is excellent for the age although there is the obvious slight bolster wear on the driver’s seat. I treat the leather regularly with Race Glaze conditioner. Last year I gave the interior a good deep clean including the carpets and since then I have used over mats. The rear doors have built in roller blinds. All of the seat adjustments work perfectly – the seats are actually much more comfortable than in my new A6. Sat nav works well although the disc is a little out dated.

Date Miles Work Dealer
29/11/99 0 Pre delivery inspection VWG UK Ltd (Audi Dealer 976)
10/02/01 9698 Service Charles Audi, Cheshire (726)
13/08/01 19882 Long Life Service Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
25/01/02 29293 Service, Brake fluid Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
06/08/02 38537 Long Life Service Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
14/07/03 61659 Long Life Service Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
14/07/04 68181 Long Life Service Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
07/07/05 78544 Long Life Service, Timing belt, Aux belt Northgate Audi, Suffolk (518)
25/08/06 96894 Long Life Service Silk Motors, Stratford
02/09/07 105918 Long Life Service Silk Motors, Stratford
10/07/08 132000 Long Life Service Silk Motors, Stratford
23/12/09 155453 I ACQUIRED VEHICLE
06/01/10 155673 Service (Castrol Edge 5W-30) Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
08/01/10 155781 Timing belt, water pump, hand brake cables Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
10/01/10 155788 All vacuum pipes replaced Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
11/08/10 158254 2 x Parking sensors Prestige Motor Services, North Yorkshire
26/10/10 160005 Thermostat replaced Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
01/11/10 160106 Gearbox rebuilt including full gasket set, Forward clutch, fluid and filter Advanced Transmissions, Billingham
05/01/11 162149 Wiper blades, plus accs Oak Road Motor Factors (trade)
12/01/11 162603 NGK spark plugs replaced Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
19/01/11 163006 Service & MOT (Castrol Edge 5W-30) Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
09/02/11 163752 O/S/F Upper suspension control arm Home repair – Oak Road Motor Factors(parts)
16/02/11 Replacement towing eye Prestige Motor Services, North Yorkshire
09/06/11 165232 Front bumper, wings, bonnet, sills repainted (stone chips). Wheels refurbed Bodyright, Marske
29/06/11 165401 New Titan (Lucas) battery inc. 4 year warranty Home repair – Oak Road Motor Factors(parts)
07/09/11 Wiper blades Oak Road Motor Factors (trade)
09/11/11 Replacement aerial whip Prestige Motor Services, North Yorkshire
01/02/12 167601 Service & MOT (Castrol Edge 5W-30), Track rod ends Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske
29/08/12 169012 N/S/F Wish bones, link bar, upper arm & bolt upgrades Home repair – Oak Road Motor Factors(parts)
26/09/12 170152 O/S/F CV Boot replaced Home repair – Oak Road Motor Factors(parts)
29/09/12 170169 Bosch Wiper Blades Home repair – Autosounds Direct(parts)
07/11/12 170756 Lateral Accelaration sensor replaced Home repair – Prestige Motor Services (parts)
23/01/13 171902 Service & MOT (Audi Servcie kit used 5W-30) Bob Rose Motor Engineers, Marske

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