 Picked up new 2004 A8L recently - with 
trepidation after reading about 
problems/bad reviews surrounding 
acceleration, brakes, and electrical 
(battery life) systems. After 200 mile 
run - absolutely no problems - nada. A 
real all around pleasure - from both 
comfort and fun to drive perspectives. 
Actually this is the real luxury 
alternative to a SUV - lots or room, 
4wheelDrive, trunk space forever, and 
adj. air suspension. My 14 year old 
daughter in the back-seat loves it. A 
huge move up from my 2001 BMW 330ci. 
And big brother to my Jeep Cherokee 
Overland.