Comments on: 2006 Audi S8 http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:31:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sgnirttauq http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-34632 sgnirttauq Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:48:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-34632 E-Nabill stated - "m5 is a whole legacy behind it n a history of moto sports n high performance…audi dont have that history i guess only wen thy had the audi quattro wen thy used to be in rally in the 80s…..! " Not only did they dominate World Rally Championship in the '80's with five world Rally Championships using the Original Audi Quattro, but lets not forget how Audi has been in: 1. Grand PRix - Dominated with their "Silver Arrows" from 1934 through 1939 with 42 victories in 83 races. 2. Pikes Peak - Three Wins ( Michele Mouton '85, Bobby Unser '86, Walter Rohrl '87) 3. IMSA GTO - 1988 with 8 wins with the 200 Quattro and 7 more wins in the Audi 90 Quattro - until they were kicked out for having an "unfair advantage" 4. DTM - 1990 Championship win in its first race and wins the Manufacturers title, successfully defending it with another win a year later. 5. Super Touring- 1995 win in the Touring Car World Cup. In 1996 Audi wins 7 championships with the A4 Quattro continuing to win privately through 1999 6. American LeMans Series - 2000 R8 wins the 24 hour of LeMans 5 times! and a total of all three titles (1st,2nd,3rd) 6 times. Out of 77 races, The Audi R8 was on top 49 times with the most successful Le-Mans prototype ever created. Its last year in 2005 it won 9 out of 15 races. Audi has a very rich motorpost history to back itself up with. This coming year the R8 continues with a TDI engine. It will be interesting to watch as many more auto manufacturers are now getting involved. E-Nabill stated – "m5 is a whole legacy behind it n a history of moto sports n high performance…audi dont have that history i guess only wen thy had the audi quattro wen thy used to be in rally in the 80s…..! "

Not only did they dominate World Rally Championship in the '80's with five world Rally Championships using the Original Audi Quattro, but lets not forget how Audi has been in:

1. Grand PRix – Dominated with their "Silver Arrows" from 1934 through 1939 with 42 victories in 83 races.

2. Pikes Peak – Three Wins ( Michele Mouton '85, Bobby Unser '86, Walter Rohrl '87)

3. IMSA GTO – 1988 with 8 wins with the 200 Quattro and 7 more wins in the Audi 90 Quattro – until they were kicked out for having an "unfair advantage"

4. DTM – 1990 Championship win in its first race and wins the Manufacturers title, successfully defending it with another win a year later.

5. Super Touring- 1995 win in the Touring Car World Cup. In 1996 Audi wins 7 championships with the A4 Quattro continuing to win privately through 1999

6. American LeMans Series – 2000 R8 wins the 24 hour of LeMans 5 times! and a total of all three titles (1st,2nd,3rd) 6 times. Out of 77 races, The Audi R8 was on top 49 times with the most successful Le-Mans prototype ever created. Its last year in 2005 it won 9 out of 15 races.

Audi has a very rich motorpost history to back itself up with. This coming year the R8 continues with a TDI engine. It will be interesting to watch as many more auto manufacturers are now getting involved.

]]> By: Kevin Tan http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-24280 Kevin Tan Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:07:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-24280 How is everyone doing here. I am actually working for an Audi Dealer in the United States. Just wondering how much is that S8 costs in Malaysia. F.Y.I: The current Audi A8 with W12 (12 cylinders motor) is running at US$130,000 on the sticker price. How is everyone doing here. I am actually working for an Audi Dealer in the United States. Just wondering how much is that S8 costs in Malaysia. F.Y.I: The current Audi A8 with W12 (12 cylinders motor) is running at US$130,000 on the sticker price.

]]> By: James Alston http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-22724 James Alston Sun, 13 Nov 2005 22:27:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-22724 The best car I ever Had was the 2002 Audi S8 model, and now there is talk of you comming out with a 2006 model, please let me know if this is true! I live in Somerville Mass at 157 Perkins street in Somerville please let me know if this is real or just a joke! sighn someone who loves the Audi S8 model, James Alston The best car I ever Had was the 2002 Audi S8 model, and now there is talk of you comming out with a 2006 model, please let me know if this is true!

I live in Somerville Mass at 157 Perkins street in Somerville please let me know if this is real or just a joke!

sighn someone who loves the Audi S8 model, James Alston

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20467 narrowband Mon, 24 Oct 2005 20:54:00 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20467 Audi is famed for its interior, built quality. Top notch. Quality. Engine-wise, there're better competitors but that's almost unnoticeable for most of us Average Joes. Audi is famed for its interior, built quality. Top notch. Quality. Engine-wise, there're better competitors but that's almost unnoticeable for most of us Average Joes.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20408 hfrshah Mon, 24 Oct 2005 17:10:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20408 OK sorry bout that.. Good for them then, tho i seriously dont think they'll sell in big numbers OK sorry bout that.. Good for them then, tho i seriously dont think they'll sell in big numbers

]]> By: ruby ahmad http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20357 ruby ahmad Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:59:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20357 Most of us Asians (let me justify, not all ok) tend to be a rather 'very-obvious-brand-conscious' lot. So when it comes to top brands for cars it will be none other than Mercs and BMWs. Audis are not as much appreciated on our shores. (Good news though for Audi-fans, as thieves are not interested in these cars too...ha ha ha!) To me Audis are real mean-machines and beautifully designed too. Takes correct exposure and knowledge to appreciate the Audis. Cheers, Ruby Ahmad. Most of us Asians (let me justify, not all ok) tend to be a rather 'very-obvious-brand-conscious' lot. So when it comes to top brands for cars it will be none other than Mercs and BMWs.

Audis are not as much appreciated on our shores. (Good news though for Audi-fans, as thieves are not interested in these cars too…ha ha ha!)

To me Audis are real mean-machines and beautifully designed too. Takes correct exposure and knowledge to appreciate the Audis.

Cheers,

Ruby Ahmad.

]]> By: Chun http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20302 Chun Mon, 24 Oct 2005 11:12:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20302 I think the prices you got from Euromobil were from some time back. Their newest and revised prices are reflected as what I have listed. I can confirm because a relative of mine just bought an A6 2.4 at RM368k. I had also checked with the salesperson at Euromobil for all the latest pricing and I can confirm that these are what they are. The old A8 pricing from EuroMobil were ridicuous to say the least. At least now that they are comparable with BMW, they are shifting some units now. I think the prices you got from Euromobil were from some time back. Their newest and revised prices are reflected as what I have listed. I can confirm because a relative of mine just bought an A6 2.4 at RM368k. I had also checked with the salesperson at Euromobil for all the latest pricing and I can confirm that these are what they are.

The old A8 pricing from EuroMobil were ridicuous to say the least. At least now that they are comparable with BMW, they are shifting some units now.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20247 hfrshah Mon, 24 Oct 2005 06:06:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20247 The prices i quoted were from Euromobil. Autocar's pricelist is the same as Chun mentioned, tho Autocar's pricelist is very unreliable. A spokesperson from Euromobil once admitted that the higher price of its cars are to offset the lower sales volume. Therefore the A4 is priced much more competitively because they are expecting it to sell quite well. As for the A6 and A8, which would sell in small amounts mostly to die-hard Audi fans, the high price is 'justified' The prices i quoted were from Euromobil. Autocar's pricelist is the same as Chun mentioned, tho Autocar's pricelist is very unreliable. A spokesperson from Euromobil once admitted that the higher price of its cars are to offset the lower sales volume. Therefore the A4 is priced much more competitively because they are expecting it to sell quite well. As for the A6 and A8, which would sell in small amounts mostly to die-hard Audi fans, the high price is 'justified'

]]> By: Chun http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20219 Chun Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:09:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20219 Just to clear up any confusion here are the lastest price for Audi cars in Malaysia: A6 2.4 Multitronic: RM368k A6 3.0 Multitronic: RM450k A6 3.0 Quattro: RM470k A8L 3.0 Multitronic: RM668k A8L 4.2 Quattro: RM850k There you have it. Very close to BMW prices, and each and every model is CBU, Ingolstadt, Germany. Just to clear up any confusion here are the lastest price for Audi cars in Malaysia:

A6 2.4 Multitronic: RM368k

A6 3.0 Multitronic: RM450k

A6 3.0 Quattro: RM470k

A8L 3.0 Multitronic: RM668k

A8L 4.2 Quattro: RM850k

There you have it. Very close to BMW prices, and each and every model is CBU, Ingolstadt, Germany.

]]> By: aksMS http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20218 aksMS Sun, 23 Oct 2005 23:00:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20218 cbljkkj: Hehe...of course la he said that. I have the complete video. If I'm motherforking loaded, I'd have ordered one already. Just listen to the V10 sound and the way it goes. Mother of God, so intoxicating! But the thing is, I don't think BMW is on par with AUDI in terms of quality and reliability. I'd like to refresh you a bit that, the new M5 eletronics has gone mad after the flying laps by 'The Stig' in 2 M5s! The engine is so strong and powerful but, everything else that come with it is so fragile, so to speak. And I haven't heard or read any complaint about the Audi being too fragile or soft. Anyone care to share? cbljkkj: Hehe…of course la he said that. I have the complete video. If I'm motherforking loaded, I'd have ordered one already. Just listen to the V10 sound and the way it goes. Mother of God, so intoxicating!

But the thing is, I don't think BMW is on par with AUDI in terms of quality and reliability. I'd like to refresh you a bit that, the new M5 eletronics has gone mad after the flying laps by 'The Stig' in 2 M5s! The engine is so strong and powerful but, everything else that come with it is so fragile, so to speak. And I haven't heard or read any complaint about the Audi being too fragile or soft.

Anyone care to share?

]]> By: Chun http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20217 Chun Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:55:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20217 The pricing for the base A8 3.0 Multitronic is closer to RM600k. The pricing for the base A8 3.0 Multitronic is closer to RM600k.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20148 hfrshah Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:35:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20148 But a 745iL is 'only' RM878k, just a tad more expensive than the base A8 3.0.. I guess thats what you have to pay to steer clear of the mainstream and be 'different'. But a 745iL is 'only' RM878k, just a tad more expensive than the base A8 3.0.. I guess thats what you have to pay to steer clear of the mainstream and be 'different'.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20146 hfrshah Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:30:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20146 A6 2.4 is RM394k, A6 3.0 RM501k, and A6 3.0 quattro is RM573k.. Pretty much on par with the equivalent BMW 5-Series.. 523i is RM350k, 525i is RM410k, 530i is RM460k.. A6 2.4 is RM394k, A6 3.0 RM501k, and A6 3.0 quattro is RM573k.. Pretty much on par with the equivalent BMW 5-Series..

523i is RM350k, 525i is RM410k, 530i is RM460k..

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20139 Paul Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:20:45 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20139 i read in star motoring the A6 is about 400K only. huge gap between A6 and A8 it seems. i read in star motoring the A6 is about 400K only. huge gap between A6 and A8 it seems.

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20123 hfrshah Sun, 23 Oct 2005 05:51:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20123 Well actually, 500k cant even get you close to an A8. The base A8 3.0 Multitronic is RM871k. The A8 4.2 is RM1.3mil. S8? most probabby close to RM 2Mil Well actually, 500k cant even get you close to an A8. The base A8 3.0 Multitronic is RM871k. The A8 4.2 is RM1.3mil. S8? most probabby close to RM 2Mil

]]> By: Paul http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20112 Paul Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:37:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20112 500K? 500K can get you the A8 I think. Not the S8. 500K? 500K can get you the A8 I think. Not the S8.

]]> By: wiraone http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20109 wiraone Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:24:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20109 I wonder how much we need to pay for S8 .. most probably over RM500K. I wonder how much we need to pay for S8 .. most probably over RM500K.

]]> By: Adan http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20053 Adan Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:03:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20053 The thing with Jeremy, he hates BMW due to his nemesis/competitor in the Car world - Tiff Needell loves them especially the M5. Knowing him, he will say whatever he likes as long as it sells his Top Gear megazines and videos. Yhtan- it is the car in the Transporter 2 movie. So go see the movie to know how this car performs or buat muka tak malu and get a test drive from Audi in Malaysia. The thing with Jeremy, he hates BMW due to his nemesis/competitor in the Car world – Tiff Needell loves them especially the M5. Knowing him, he will say whatever he likes as long as it sells his Top Gear megazines and videos.

Yhtan- it is the car in the Transporter 2 movie. So go see the movie to know how this car performs or buat muka tak malu and get a test drive from Audi in Malaysia.

]]> By: Alex http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20048 Alex Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:26:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20048 paul is fantastic.... frequent updates, anyway... s8 might come to msia thru cbu. crazily fast and luxurious paul is fantastic…. frequent updates, anyway… s8 might come to msia thru cbu. crazily fast and luxurious

]]> By: wiraone http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20011 wiraone Sat, 22 Oct 2005 00:36:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20011 Jeremy is bollocks! :) He knows nut about cars .. hee.. hee.. Jeremy is bollocks! :) He knows nut about cars .. hee.. hee..

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-20003 cbljkkj Fri, 21 Oct 2005 21:38:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-20003 AkSms, Jeremy did say that the M5 was "annoying and ugly" but in the end he said once the M mode wa activated, it became great. He practically salivated over that car and has ordered himself one. AkSms,

Jeremy did say that the M5 was "annoying and ugly" but in the end he said once the M mode wa activated, it became great. He practically salivated over that car and has ordered himself one.

]]> By: SkyHigh http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19990 SkyHigh Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:48:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19990 Paul, did u ever blog the Audi Nuvolari? Paul, did u ever blog the Audi Nuvolari?

]]> By: DOG THE WAN http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19988 DOG THE WAN Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:38:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19988 Paul, check this BABE!! I love it. <a href="http://response.jp/issue/2005/1021/article75360_1.images/98117.html" rel="nofollow">http://response.jp/issue/2005/1021/article75360_1...</a> Aluminium ROOF and Electronic control ASC, 4WD and 6 speed. Also with ROCKFORD FOSGATE audio system, 18 inch aloy rims,.......Awesome Styling, Must beat HONDA CRV, Nissan X-trail,.........all SUV at the moment!! BLOG it please!! Paul, check this BABE!! I love it.

http://response.jp/issue/2005/1021/article75360_1…

Aluminium ROOF and Electronic control ASC, 4WD and 6 speed. Also with ROCKFORD FOSGATE audio system, 18 inch aloy rims,…….Awesome Styling, Must beat HONDA CRV, Nissan X-trail,………all SUV at the moment!!

BLOG it please!!

]]> By: honourMe http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19979 honourMe Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:01:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19979 minus the S minus the S

]]> By: honourMe http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19978 honourMe Fri, 21 Oct 2005 17:55:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19978 saw one in briz cbd the other day. fierce.full of ompss saw one in briz cbd the other day. fierce.full of ompss

]]> By: Chun http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19976 Chun Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:50:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19976 I am afraid that the perception of Audi in Malaysia is not what it should be, due almost entirely to the previous distributors, Auto Dunia. I am afraid that the perception of Audi in Malaysia is not what it should be, due almost entirely to the previous distributors, Auto Dunia.

]]> By: nohiddenagenda http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19974 nohiddenagenda Fri, 21 Oct 2005 16:13:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19974 i see audi in volvo class, not bm or merc class. i see audi in volvo class, not bm or merc class.

]]> By: Chun http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19968 Chun Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:18:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19968 From what I have read, I have to agree with Marmitcrab. Audi is the best selling luxury brand in Germany. In almost all the European reader polls and surverys I have read, Audi has beaten both BMW and Mercedes. In fact, I have asked a few people who have been to Germany lately and they have all told me that Audis are a lot more popular there than BMW. The Germans appreciate the engineering and quality of Audi. Another little tidbit; a Porsche engineer came to K.L. recently and was asked what his favorite car brand was, and he said it had to be Audi. Why? Because they have the best car engineers. From what I have read, I have to agree with Marmitcrab. Audi is the best selling luxury brand in Germany. In almost all the European reader polls and surverys I have read, Audi has beaten both BMW and Mercedes. In fact, I have asked a few people who have been to Germany lately and they have all told me that Audis are a lot more popular there than BMW. The Germans appreciate the engineering and quality of Audi. Another little tidbit; a Porsche engineer came to K.L. recently and was asked what his favorite car brand was, and he said it had to be Audi. Why? Because they have the best car engineers.

]]> By: SEE FU http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19967 SEE FU Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:02:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19967 The FR grille just the same shape as my house GATE!! WOAH! go job DOG and cats also can pass through man!! YAU MO KAU.......CHOU!!! AUDI.............OUT......DIDI The FR grille just the same shape as my house GATE!! WOAH! go job DOG and cats also can pass through man!!

YAU MO KAU…….CHOU!!! AUDI………….OUT……DIDI

]]> By: hfrshah http://paultan.org/2005/10/21/2006-audi-s8/#comment-19964 hfrshah Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:39:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/?p=546#comment-19964 Marmitecrab, that is not true. As for luxury marques, BMW is now the best selling brand in Germany, with Merc a close second. Audi is a distant third. Maybe in Europe they're closer, but certainly not better than either. Europeans love their TTs and A4 convertibles. Marmitecrab, that is not true. As for luxury marques, BMW is now the best selling brand in Germany, with Merc a close second. Audi is a distant third.

Maybe in Europe they're closer, but certainly not better than either. Europeans love their TTs and A4 convertibles.

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