Hi Lo Auto Sales

5616 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars

Used 2012 Audi A8 quattro

116,444 miles
For Sale:$10,995
Estimated payment:$249/mo.
$0 trade-in, 10% down payment, 48 months, Great credit score

Value ChartA visual chart indicating the fair price range is between $10,100 and $11,900, while the current price is $10,995.$10,100 - $11,900$10,995
  • Priced at $10,995, this vehicle is within the current market price range of $10,100 to $11,900.

  • It has 116,444 miles, which is close to the median mileage of 121,100.

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  • Car
  • Sedan
  • Luxury
  • Very Comfortable
  • Condition
    Used
  • Mileage
    116,444miles
  • Aggregate Ratings
    3.8
    3.8 out of 5 stars
  • Generation
    3(2010 - 2017)
  • Trim
    quattro
  • Drivetrain
    All Wheel
  • Transmission
    8-Speed Shiftable Automatic
  • MPG
    18 city28 highwayMax range: 666 miles
  • Exterior Color
    Havanna Black Metallic (Black)Factory Paint Code:4J
  • Interior Color
    Nougat Brown (Brown & Beige)Factory Paint Code:RZ
  • Upholstery
    Leather
  • Size Segment
    Mid-Size
  • Doors
    4
  • Max Seating
    5
  • Acceleration (0-60 mph)
    5.7seconds
  • Max Towing Capacity
    0lbs.
  • Ground Clearance
    4.7inch
  • Final Assembly Point
    Neckarsulm, Germany
  • VIN
    WAUAVAFD1CN001619
  • Starting MSRP
    $78,750

Engine4.2L V8 Gasoline 372hp

  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Fuel Quality:93
  • Max Horsepower:372 hp @ 6800 rpm
  • Power to Weight Ratio:11.85lbs/hp
  • Max Torque:328 ft.lbf @ 3500 rpm
  • Displacement:4.2liters
  • Block Type:V
  • Cylinders:8
  • Aspiration:Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Induction:Direct Injection
  • Oil Capacity:7.7liters
  • Cam Type:DOHC
  • Stroke:3.65
  • Bore:3.33
  • Valves:32

Message from the seller

6Mo/6000 Mile Warranty Ask Your Sales Rep for Details!, NAVIGATION SYSTEM, BLUETOOTH!!, BLIND SPOT MONITORING!!, BACKUP CAMERA, PARKING SENSORS, SUNROOF, HEATED LEATHER SEATS!!, A8 4.2 quattro, 4.2L V8 FSI, quattro, Adaptive suspension.

Awards:
* JD Power APEAL Study * 2012 KBB.com Total Cost of Ownership Awards

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  • Comfort & Seating:

    • Heated Seats
    • Power Seats
  • Convenience:

    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Entertainment:

    • Bluetooth
    • Premium Audio
    • Satellite Radio
  • Exterior:

    • Heated Mirrors
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tinted Windows
  • Other:

    • Air Suspension
    • Self Leveling Suspension
  • Safety:

    • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Technology:

    • Navigation

  • Air Conditioning

    • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
    • Front air conditioning zones: dual
    • Rear air conditioning zones: dual
    • Air filtration: active charcoal
    • Rear vents: second row
    • Humidity/dewpoint sensors
  • Airbags

    • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
    • Side airbags: front
    • Knee airbags: dual front
    • Front airbags: dual
    • Side curtain airbags: front
    • Side airbags: rear
    • Side curtain airbags: rear
  • Audio System

    • Watts: 630
    • Premium brand: Bose
    • Surround sound: 5.1
    • Antenna type: diversity
    • Remote CD location: glove compartment
    • Subwoofer: 1
    • Remote CD: 6 disc
    • Total speakers: 13
    • Radio: AM/FM
    • Radio data system
    • Auxiliary audio input: jack
    • Auxiliary audio input: USB
    • Radio: HD radio
    • In-Dash CD: DVD audio
    • Hard drive: 40GB
    • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
    • Satellite radio: SiriusXM
  • Brakes

    • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
    • Rear brake diameter: 12.2
    • Front brake diameter: 14.2
    • Front brake type: ventilated disc
    • Braking assist
    • Electronic brakeforce distribution
    • ABS: 4-wheel
    • Rear brake width: 0.87
    • Front brake width: 1.34
  • Comfort Features

    • Dash trim: leatherette
    • Floor mat material: carpet
    • Dash trim: alloy
    • Dash trim: wood
    • Shift knob trim: leather
    • Shift knob trim: alloy
    • Center console trim: alloy
    • Center console trim: wood
    • Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru
    • Steering wheel trim: leather
    • Interior accents: wood-tone
    • Interior accents: aluminum
    • Floor mats: rear
    • Parking brake trim: leather
    • Floor mats: front
    • Door trim: aluminum
  • Convenience Features

    • Cupholders: front
    • Memorized settings: 2 driver
    • Memorized settings: passenger seat
    • One-touch windows: 4
    • Reading lights: front
    • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
    • Cargo area light
    • Cruise control
    • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
    • Power windows: lockout button
    • Overhead console: front
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
    • Memorized settings: driver seat
    • Push-button start
    • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
    • Reading lights: rear
    • Assist handle: rear
    • Power outlet(s): front and rear
    • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
    • Ashtray
    • Lighter element
    • Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic
    • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
    • Center console: illuminated
    • Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter
    • Storage: front seatback
    • Ambient lighting
    • Storage: cooled compartment
    • Assist handle: front
    • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
    • Storage: cargo net
    • Storage: door pockets
    • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
    • Cupholders: rear
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: voice control
    • Multi-function remote: trunk release
  • Drivetrain

    • 4WD type: full time
    • Locking differential: front
    • Locking differential: rear
    • Axle ratio: 3.2
  • Engine

    • Alternator: 140 amps
  • Exterior Features

    • Front bumper color: body-color
    • Mirror color: body-color
    • Door handle color: body-color
    • Body side moldings: body-color
    • Rear bumper color: body-color
    • Exhaust: dual tip
    • Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum
    • Window trim: silver
  • In Car Entertainment

    • Infotainment: Audi MMI Connect
    • Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
    • Video monitor size: 7 in.
    • Video monitor location: front
  • Instrumentation

    • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
    • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
    • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
    • Gauge: tachometer
    • Compass
    • External temperature display
    • Multi-function display
    • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
    • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
    • Trip odometer
  • Lights

    • Daytime running lights
    • Rear fog lights
    • Headlights: cornering
    • Headlights: auto on
    • Headlight cleaners
    • Taillights: LED
    • Headlights: HID/Xenon
    • Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
    • Headlights: auto delay off
    • Headlights: self-leveling
  • Mirrors

    • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
    • Side mirrors: heated
    • Side mirror adjustments: reverse gear tilt
    • Side mirrors: auto-dimming
    • Side mirror adjustments: power folding
  • Roof

    • Wind deflector
    • Moonroof / Sunroof: tilt/slide
    • Moonroof / Sunroof: anti-trapping
    • Moonroof / Sunroof: power glass
  • Safety

    • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
    • Active head restraints: dual front
    • Child safety door locks
    • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
    • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Seatbelts

    • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
    • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
    • Seatbelt force limiters: front
    • Emergency locking retractors: rear
    • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
    • Front seatbelts: 3-point
    • Emergency locking retractors: front
  • Seats

    • Passenger seat power adjustments: 18
    • Driver seat power adjustments: height
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
    • Passenger seat: heated
    • Driver seat: heated
    • Rear headrests: 3
    • Front headrests: 2
    • Front seat type: bucket
    • Upholstery: premium leather
    • Rear seat type: 40-20-40 split bench
    • Rear headrests: adjustable
    • Driver seat power adjustments: 18
    • Front headrests: adjustable
    • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
    • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Security

    • Anti-theft system: alarm
    • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
    • Power door locks
    • Anti-theft system: glass breakage sensor
  • Stability and Traction

    • Stability control
    • Traction control
    • Hill holder control
  • Steering

    • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
    • Steering ratio: 15.1
  • Suspension

    • Front suspension classification: independent
    • Self leveling suspension
    • Rear suspension classification: independent
    • Rear suspension type: multi-link
    • Rear spring type: pneumatic
    • Front stabilizer bar
    • Rear stabilizer bar
    • Front spring type: pneumatic
    • Driver adjustable suspension: ride control
    • Front suspension type: double ball joint
    • Front struts
    • Air suspension
  • Telematics

    • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
    • Navigation system: hard drive
    • Navigation data: real time traffic
    • Navigation system: voice operated
  • Tires and Rims

    • Wheels: aluminum alloy
    • Spare tire size: temporary
    • Tire type: all season
    • Spare tire mount location: inside
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Wheel spokes: 10
    • Spare wheel type: aluminum alloy
    • Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
  • Windows

    • Window defogger: rear
    • Front wipers: variable intermittent
    • Tinted glass
    • Power windows: safety reverse
    • Front wipers: rain sensing
    • Heated windshield washer jets
    • Power windows: remotely operated

All warranties have now EXPIRED

  • Corrosion
    12 years/unlimited miles
  • New Car Basic Warranty
    4 years/50,000 miles
  • Powertrain
    4 years/50,000 miles
  • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
    4 years/unlimited miles
  • First Scheduled Maintenance
    1 years/5,000 miles

2012 Audi A8

The 2012 Audi A8 represents the fourth generation of Audi's flagship luxury sedan, showcasing a blend of sophisticated design, advanced technology, and powerful performance. It aimed to compete at the pinnacle of the luxury segment, offering a refined and opulent experience for discerning drivers and passengers.

Highlights

  • Engine Options: The 2012 A8 was primarily offered with two potent engine choices:

    • 4.2L V8 FSI: This naturally aspirated engine produced 372 horsepower and 328 lb-ft of torque, delivering smooth and potent acceleration for effortless cruising and confident overtaking.
    • 6.3L W12 FSI (A8 L W12 quattro): This exclusive engine was reserved for the long-wheelbase L version, offering a breathtaking 500 horsepower and 463 lb-ft of torque. It provided unparalleled power and a silky-smooth delivery, reinforcing the A8 L's ultra-luxury status.
    • Transmission: Both engines were paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, renowned for its quick and seamless shifts, contributing to both performance and fuel efficiency.
    • quattro® All-Wheel Drive: Standard on all 2012 A8 models, Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system provided exceptional traction and stability in various road conditions, enhancing both safety and driving dynamics.
  • Safety Features: The 2012 A8 was equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety technologies designed to protect occupants:

    • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go: This system automatically maintains a set distance from the vehicle ahead, slowing down or stopping as needed and resuming speed once traffic clears.
    • Audi pre sense™: A proactive safety system that could detect imminent collisions and prepare the vehicle by tightening seatbelts, closing windows, and activating braking assistance.
    • Lane Departure Warning (Audi active lane assist): Subtly nudges the steering wheel if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane, helping to prevent accidental departures.
    • Blind Spot Monitoring (Audi side assist): Alerts the driver to vehicles in their blind spots, enhancing safety during lane changes.
    • Night Vision Assistant: Utilizes an infrared camera to detect pedestrians and animals in the dark, displaying them on the MMI screen.
    • Full suite of airbags: Including front, side, curtain, and knee airbags for comprehensive occupant protection.
  • Trim Summary: The 2012 A8 was offered in two primary trims, with the long-wheelbase variant providing enhanced rear-seat space:

    • Audi A8 quattro: The standard wheelbase model offering a luxurious and technologically advanced experience for all occupants.
    • Audi A8 L quattro: The extended-wheelbase version, prioritizing rear-seat comfort and legroom, often featuring enhanced rear amenities like reclining seats and individual climate controls for the ultimate chauffeur-driven experience. The A8 L W12 quattro was the pinnacle of this trim, showcasing the exclusive W12 engine.
  • Other Notable Aspects:

    • Aluminum Space Frame Construction: Audi's signature lightweight and rigid aluminum construction contributed to improved handling, fuel efficiency, and safety.
    • MMI (Multi Media Interface) System: The sophisticated infotainment system controlled navigation, audio, climate, and vehicle settings through a central high-resolution display and intuitive rotary dial.
    • Premium Interior Materials: The cabin was a sanctuary of luxury, featuring fine leather upholstery, genuine wood or aluminum trim, and meticulous craftsmanship.
    • Advanced Lighting: Featuring Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights and available LED headlights for superior illumination.
    • Air Suspension: The adaptive air suspension system provided a remarkably smooth and comfortable ride, adapting to road conditions and driver preferences.

What to Expect

Ownership of a 2012 Audi A8 typically signifies a commitment to luxury, comfort, and refined driving. Expect a serene and quiet cabin, insulated from road and wind noise, allowing for relaxed conversations or enjoyment of the premium sound system. The driving experience is characterized by its smooth power delivery, stable handling, and the confidence provided by the quattro all-wheel-drive system.

  • Maintenance: As a luxury vehicle, the A8's maintenance will generally be more expensive than that of a mainstream sedan. Regular scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks, will be crucial for keeping the sophisticated systems in optimal condition. Owners should budget for potentially higher costs for parts and labor at Audi dealerships or specialized European car repair shops. Items like brake pads and rotors, tires, and potentially more complex electrical components could represent significant expenses over time.

  • Insurance: Insurance premiums for the 2012 Audi A8 are likely to be higher than average due to its luxury status, advanced technology, and potentially higher repair costs in the event of an accident. Factors such as the engine size, safety features, and the vehicle's overall value will influence the cost.

Potential Considerations

  • Complexity of Technology: While the advanced technology in the 2012 A8 is a significant draw, it also means there are more complex systems that could potentially require specialized diagnostics and repair. Older infotainment systems can sometimes exhibit glitches or compatibility issues with newer devices.

  • Maintenance Costs: As mentioned, the cost of maintaining a luxury sedan like the A8 can be a significant factor. While the vehicle is well-engineered, repairs to advanced systems or specialized components can be costly.

  • Fuel Economy: While the 8-speed transmission aids efficiency, the powerful V8 and especially the W12 engines are not geared towards exceptional fuel economy. Owners should be prepared for higher fuel costs compared to smaller, less powerful vehicles.

Overall Summary

The 2012 Audi A8 stands as a testament to German engineering and luxury car design. It offers a compelling package of powerful performance, advanced safety, and a supremely comfortable and opulent interior. For buyers seeking a sophisticated and capable full-size luxury sedan that prioritizes refinement and cutting-edge technology of its era, the 2012 A8 is a strong contender, provided they are prepared for the associated ownership costs.

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