How can I tell if it's a Final Edition model??

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

The 4-3-2 can actually be handy as it stops the box going above that gear, but really only any use if you're towing and need engine braking going downhill

or in snow if you want to control the wheels from spinning! ie use a higher gear

[IT]

Originally Posted by Architex_mA8tey

or in snow if you want to control the wheels from spinning! ie use a higher gear

Thats true for most cars, as you can force the gearbox into 2nd for a steady set off, but doesnt work on the A8, it'll start in first no matter what, so the gearshift is a 'max' setting rather than an absolute one...

Makes it all the more pointless !!

[James7]

Guys

Is sports mode an optional extra or was it standard on the S8 and from what year onwards??

Thanks

James

[PsYcHe]

It was standard from 2001 if I remember rightly, but it really depends...

I wouldn't worry about it, you're better with tiptronic anyway.

[Architex_mA8tey]

Originally Posted by IT

Thats true for most cars, as you can force the gearbox into 2nd for a steady set off, but doesnt work on the A8, it'll start in first no matter what, so the gearshift is a 'max' setting rather than an absolute one...

Makes it all the more pointless !!

so presumably tiptronic wont let you start in second either? lol useful!

[The_Laird]

But you can have tiptronic and sports!

[James7]

Originally Posted by Singh

The low spec ones are finals


Released March 4, but effective February 28, 2002, Audi has announced two special edition versions of the S8 model as part of the run-out activity of the A8 and S8 model ranges.
The two special editions are available in two colours, the Ebony Black version priced GBP 58,815 and the Avus Silver version priced GBP 59,815, both including delivery.

Additional items for new special editions:
- 8.5x20" highly polished 9-Spoke alloy wheels with 255/35 ZR20 tyres
- a boot mounted six-disc CD autochanger
- a BOSE audio-system
- xenon plus bi-xenon headlights
- telephone preparation with hands free function
- TV and Teletext reception
- coloured enhanced Leather pack II (seat upholstery, lower dashboard & centre console sides in Fine Nappa leather from quattro GmbH)
- coloured Controls pack (handbrake & gear lever in Fine Nappa leather)
- coloured leather sports steering wheel with tiptronic transmission controls
- dark Myrtle wood fascia, centre console & door trim

Upholstery options for new special editions:
- Avus Silver - Brilliant Red or Mauve leather upholstery & controls
- Ebony Black - Brilliant Red or Silver Grey leather upholstery & controls

Released April 10, but effective April 5, 2002, Audi has announced the availability of further S8 Special Editions due to the success of initial versions.

Audi has added two new colour-ways to the S8 Special Edition range:
- Misano Red with Silver Grey leather upholstery
- Aqua Blue with Morning Dew leather upholstery

The S8 special Edition in Aqua Blue, is priced GBP 58,815 and the Misano Red edition, priced at GBP 59,815, both including delivery.

Guys

This S8 was registered on 03/05/2002 and it's not an FE. So were you able to buy a "normal" S8, which you could spec up, at the same time as the FE was available?

James

[PsYcHe]

Yep james..

I'd give up on the FE bit... Get the spec and mileage you want, as said before, there's S8s that are much better specced than FEs.

Or even look at a 4.2 A8, not that much slower, much better mileage and again, can often be found with more toys inside.