Audi A8 3.0 Tdi (D3 Aug 2008 - Facelift) Quattro Sport in Black

[LordHefner]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at moving my Audi A8 3.0 TDi Quattro Sport on to a new owner and I'm going back to leasing brand new again, only due to is suiting my health and personal issues over an owned vehicle that has to be off the road anytime I wish to do repairs or upgrades.

The car is in Black and has the face lift D3 equipment on it so the rear LED lights that I know are highly desirable, as well as all of the other parts of the late 2008 era. the car has got 77,400 genuine miles on it, of which I have done 6,500 miles in it which were smooth, comfortable and everything that you would expect from a high end executive Audi A8 car. Although this is the standard wheel base at 5,200 mm it to be fair is still to big for the driveway that I have and ideally need something that I can get in and out without having to do a five point turn.

However there is a bad point which has kinda of forced this sale as I don't have the means to fix it myself and placing it anywhere else to fix means as a disabled person I will left without a car for a period of time, although short this has hit home that I need to get back to being a Motability customer again so that I can have lease vehicles when needed as apposed to being left stranded. The problem is simple a seized drivers bonnet catch, which I have had two people from experienced garages to look at now, and both have failed to gain access to the bonnet area or realease the failed bonnet catch. The cables on both sides out of the splitter box are both attached but it simply refuses to release. I have been told that it's a simple job for someone to either cut out the grill or the bonnet and release it, once this is done it's a case of replacing the damaged entry point and the defective catch and it's back up and running again.

My problem is the time taken to do this and what ever future jobs might or might not pop up, and this has made me realise ownership is not for me with my health conditions and long list of surgical options and personal repair program than is lined up for me.

I have placed some pictures on here for you to view the car in all of it's glory and for you to see what a beautiful car it is, but it's time to get back to what I know and pass this awesome car onto someone who has the time to tinker with this problem and collect a bargain.

Price wise I know what they are worth in excellent condition in the spec, age and in excellent working order, but mine needs a small job done to it to make it perfect again, so will except reasonable offers on it.

Regards,

Mark

[A8 Doc]

Hi Mark, Audi can do this in around an hour for info. Worst case 2.

[LordHefner]

Originally Posted by A8 Doc

Hi Mark, Audi can do this in around an hour for info. Worst case 2.

Thanks Doc, two hours at worst case, if only I wished that was true!! I have taken three separate issues to Audi now and each and every time, it was left unfixed and time charged for and the third time in addition to charging and fixing nothing they somehow deactivated my handbrake which ended up costing me £259 for them to replace and repair a handbrake module that was working fine before they touched it.

I would much rather spend the time and money with a forum geek! I have already had two supposed Sudi specialists look at this issue, the second of which yesterday said he needed to bust the bonnet to go further. Cost of this information was £70

[A8 Doc]

Bloody hell.

My Audi dealer whilst we have come to harsh words occasionally is all good at present.

The cables were snapped and they got in in 40 minutes with the bumper off!

[roberto]

it does look like an 08 facelift
but
why has it got round pre-facelift front fog lights,front grill and DRL's
it does have the 2008 FL rear lights,boot lid,wheels and door mirrors

what year is it

some interior pics would be good
also spec
ie bose etc

[IT]

Originally Posted by roberto

but
why has it got round pre-facelift front fog lights,front grill and DRL's

Dam. I missed that. I'm slipping..... I think I was too distracted by the exhausts....

Its a desirable colour combo, and engine, but I suspect its got little or nothing in terms of optional equipment...

Could be a bargain for someone, but some interior shots would certainly clean up a lot of questions....

[brasiliangringo]

What is your asking price ?

Perhaps the OP can answer or anyone else:

- Has that Sline badge been stuck on as didnt think they did an Sline A8 ?
- Exhaust doesnt look standard ?
- Alloys ditto, are they standard / optional factory spec ?

Interior specs and pics would be helpful as would all other full specs.

Thanks

[Joe2.0E]

Hi,
In my opinion the car is not a facelift model but has been retrofitted with the newer style led lights which are not cheap.
It is most likely a genuine sport as it has the correct bootlid.
Exhaust/Exhaust trims look aftermarket.
The alloys are most likely 19" oem as fitted to a lot of 2009 onward D3's.
I agree it is nice colour combo and should be easy to sell given the small mileage.
It might be wise for the vendor to get the bonnet opening sorted with a more capable garage prior to sale. I doubt anyone will make a decent offer on it without being able to have a look at the engine bay.
Best of luck with the sale.

[roberto]

It is most likely a genuine sport as it has the correct bootlid
.....
These boot lids was only fitted to FL SPORT models and S8's

The alloys are most likely 19" oem as fitted to a lot of 2009 onward D3's.
.....
These alloys were from late 2007 SPORT FL models ONLY

[brasiliangringo]

Does it have mmi ? Ie the coloured screen menu interface thing.
Air suspension ?