The fact that this PRISTINE example sold for just $10,000 got me to do some Audi A8 research, as I knew some Audi V8's had catastrophic engine problems. I don't believe in doing research twice, so I usually save anything I may need to know again. Links to all my research is below. Here's the nutshell report: A 1st-gen A8 ('96-'02) has a 75,000-mile timing-belt change with replacement costs from $600 to $2200 and takes 6-8 hours. The 2nd-gen A8 ('03-'09) has Timing-chain GUIDE/TENSIONER problems with $8K dealer replacement!!! That's because Audi took flak for still having a belt, so they(thought they had) redesigned a bullet-proof timing-chain engine, but it had bad Timing-chain GUIDES/TENSIONER, and as they were never designed with the thought of replacement the dealer charges $8,000 for the privilege (HINT: the chain is located at the BACK of the engine beside the firewall, making replacement an engine-out job!!!)

The 1st-gen A8 has normal springs & shocks, but the 2nd-gen A8 has an adaptive airbag suspension. All in all the 1st-gen A8 has a reputation of superior quality which Audi was never again able to replicate.

Audi A8:
https://autoreplacementcosts.com/aud...ng-belt-chain/ A8 Timing BELT or CHAIN?... find out which your engine has
https://jalopnik.com/here-s-why-the-...car-1676466510 SECOND-generation A8 ('03-'09) has Timing-chain GUIDE/TENSIONER problems with $8K dealer replacement!!!
First-gen Audi A8 ('96-'02):
First-gen Audi A8 ('96-'02) has a 75,000-mile timing-belt change (AUDI mfr recommended. Back when these were still BRAND NEW Audi recommended 100K)
Timing belt or chain - A8 Parts Forum (things you should ALSO DO when changing an A8 timing belt)
Audi A8 4.2L V8 Timing Belt replacement cost is $600 to $2200 and takes 6-8 hours:
https://www.blauparts.com/blog/audi-...-42l-v8-models