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#1
30th May 2014, 09:45 PM
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Ages of 8 owners...
Another post recently got me thinking about this. I guess, generally, the 8 might be seen as a choice for the more mature end of the spectrum. I recall loving 8's when I first sat in one way back in, maybe mid 90's at a guess so it does have appeal to the 20 something's, or at least did to me.. Or perhaps it's that, generally, those in their 20's can't usually afford to run a car like an 8?
When I had an RX8, the OC members average age was considerably lower than mine. When I had a Merc, I was about average. I'm curious about the 8 now, so I'll kick off. I'm 45. 
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#2
30th May 2014, 09:49 PM
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I bought mine when I was 38 and I am now 41.
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Deep Green 2006 '56' A8 4.2 SE, B&O & Exclusive Interior Extended Aluminium, Oak Sepia Wooden Trim, Extended Leather Green Exclusive Dual Colour, Heated Comfort Leather Interior Green Alcantara Headlining, Pillars, Rear Shelf, Door Inserts Green Trimmed Mats, Seatbelts, Steering Wheel, Centre Armrests DAB, Freeview, ACC, 4-Zone Climate, Soft Close, Electric Blinds 
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#4
30th May 2014, 09:57 PM
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Got my first S8 when I was 52, now 65. Insurance is not an issue.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one!  Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! 
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#5
30th May 2014, 10:24 PM
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I'm 30 and became an owner of my 8 when I was 26
Fell in love when I was 14 I think
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 2006 D3 S8 5.2 V10 Ceramic Brakes, Bang&Olufsen, DTV, DAB, Rear Camera, BT, TPMS, Soft Close, Auto Boot, AMI , 4 Zone AC, Home Link, All Electric Blinds, Fingerprint, Ski Hatch, Black Extended Leather, Heated Sport Seats, Alacantra, Carbon Trim inc Aluminium Pack 2. 2015 A3 S line 1.4 TFSI - for the missus to keep her away from my car. Standard S-line equipment, no extras. 2006 D3 A8 3.7 V8 - SOLD but not forgotten
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#6
30th May 2014, 11:09 PM
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40 here too - 37 when bought and agreed insurance is buttons - it's the fuel and tyre bills that are wallet wilting lol
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===SOLD===2002 Audi S8 D2 Final Edition (yes, really) in Avus Silver with purple extended leather===SOLD=== 2011 S5 Sportback in Phantom Black with black Super Sports leather, 9x20s, tech pack high, adaptive xenon plus, intelligent key, memory seats pack, sunroof, B&O, Audi Drive Select & quattro Sports Diff, DAB, parking system plus 2015 VW Golf GTI Performance Pack in Carbon Grey with black Vienna leather, tech pack (Discovery Pro nav & Dynaudio), DCC, factory towbar and retrofit RVC
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#7
30th May 2014, 11:16 PM
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I am 43 now, 36 when I bought my first A8 and 40 when it broke, not come back to another 8, yet, but the D4 is looking interesting...
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2019 BMW M5 (my daily driver) 2002 Mark's D2 S8 FE 2020 BMW M340d xDrive (Anely's daily driver) 2000 FL D2 4.2 QS - SOLD 2011 
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#8
31st May 2014, 01:07 AM
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51, and living in Northern Ireland, insurance is always an issue! Had my first experience of an A8 back in 1995. Went to the Audi dealership to sign the paperwork for a new A4 1.9TDi, and the salesman took me for a 'quick' spin in the A8 that they had. He let me drive it back to the showroom, and it scared the s*it out of me, more so because of fear of damaging it.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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#9
31st May 2014, 05:33 AM
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I'm 41 and bought my first 8 a month ago, so far best car I have owned to date.
I have trade insurance so not an issue.
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#10
31st May 2014, 06:00 AM
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Just got my bus pass!
I'm on my third '8, so must have bought the first one early to mid 50s (age, not year). Insurance not an issue for me either, even when I've had points and claims.
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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