View all 43 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 2008 Audi A8 on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2008 A8. The car was very reliable and honestly the issues that I had with it were
Durability to heat and friction, weight, and space/area. These things make sense to me. Auto makers aren't stupid. I'm sure if they wanted to make a 1000hp Audi they could. Price, reliability and demand for such a product are reasons they don't. I don't believe its impossible. American muscle may be the smarter option financially.
28, 42, a6, audi, automatic, durability, engine, longetivity, longevity, reliability, reliable, repairs, transmission, v8, world. 1 1. 4.2 V8 Discussion - 4.2 reliability/repairs - I'm trying to get a solid grasp on the overall reliability of the 4.2 engine. I know that the W8 engine used in the Passat is a nightmare to work on.
Audi's AQH, AVP, AYS and BCS were 4.2-litre, 40 valve V8 engines that powered the Audi D2 S8 from 1999 to 2003. Effectively replacing the 4.2-litre 32 valve AHC/AKH engines, key features of the 40 valve AQH/AVP/AYS/BCS engines included: A cast aluminium alloy block with 90-degree āVā angle; Die-forged steel crankshaft with five main bearings;
2012 Audi A8 4.2 V8. Locked post. New comments cannot be posted. i think its just the american mindset that reliability is better if you dont spend a single cent
The first-generation Audi RS5s arrived on U.S. shores for the 2013 model year. Back then, they came in coupe and convertible form and had a brawny V8 stuffed under the hood. Like unicorns and toilet paper, this V8 was something of wonder as it produced 450 horsepower at an astronomical 8,250 rpm and 317 lb-ft of torque from 4,000-6,000 rpm.
Ultimately, the most reliable V8 engine will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific application and the individual preferences of the driver. However, by considering the factors that contribute to reliability and examining the track record of different engines, it is possible to make an informed decision when choosing a V8 engine.
