[{"id": 11692337, "authorName": "Commisjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commisjr/", "bidAmount": 35000, "content": "$35,000 bid placed by Commisjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686598289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11692849, "authorName": "danthewino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danthewino/", "bidAmount": 35500, "content": "$35,500 bid placed by danthewino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686600313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11693046, "authorName": "MJOP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carbon ceramic brakes! Yes please", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686601143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11694065, "authorName": "flyfaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flyfaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the prior damage? Who did the repair(s)?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686605602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11694605, "authorName": "Archie0731", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archie0731/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "anyone know if those scuffs on the piano black on the rear of front seats can be buffed or wet sanded out?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686609639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11695477, "authorName": "949scott949", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/949scott949/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one bad-ass car! Looks like Dan really wants it, bid it up to the top pretty quickly.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686619505, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11695519, "authorName": "HPLM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hplm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bentley GT with 4 rings", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686619933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11695613, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi - happy to send the photos I have.\r\n\r\n2018 - An employee scraped the left side of the car while backing out of our driveway. The damage itself was cosmetic but how she scraped the car\u2019s side required a panel to be replaced. Work as outsourced by Audi to Beverly Hills Auto Body, before and after photo included.\r\n\r\n2020 - Someone hit my back bumper traveling probably 5 miles an hour while I was stopped at a red light. Photos attached.\r\n\r\nSeat buffing. I have no idea but would presume so. In addition, I had some upholstery re-stitched on the driver\u2019s side seat.\r\n\r\nThe car has always been very well maintained and serviced. Any issue I would have Audi Beverly Hills handle. Tires are brand new. The majority of miles are all mainly incurred on the PCH or the 10 Freeway in LA. When I ordered the car, it was one of the few Nardo gray S8 pluses around. The car is a beast. It\u2019s unbelievably fast with exceptional pull and power. And very comfortable and stealth. I love this car but have simply moved onto different vehicles and am not driving this any more. \r\n\r\nHere to answer whatever questions I can.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1686621081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11696011, "authorName": "esemes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esemes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an AE color Nardo S6 2016. This is an extended and juiced version. (same $3900 AE upcharge for Nardo, which was introduced in 2014 on the RS7). This car and color is unlike anything else especially combined with the optic package and those wheels. If I could, I would. GLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686628249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11696714, "authorName": "981D4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/981d4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I daily drove the same generation S8 for 5 years before I sold it. Fantastic car. If anyone has any questions, let me know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686661272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11701557, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 36000, "content": "$36,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686689645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11702615, "authorName": "TimV64", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timv64/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The retired navy in me loves the Haze Gray! Beautiful car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686693112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11703175, "authorName": "Commisjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commisjr/", "bidAmount": 38000, "content": "$38,000 bid placed by Commisjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686696299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703442, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686699078, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703613, "authorName": "hypersonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hypersonic/", "bidAmount": 41000, "content": "$41,000 bid placed by hypersonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686701038, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703639, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 42000, "content": "$42,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686701257, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703641, "authorName": "Shtuttghart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shtuttghart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Of all the cars ive ever driven, this one might be the most impressive of its time. A full size luxury sedan that can accelerate, handle and absorb long stretches of freeway with ease at triple digit speeds....very few comparables out there. It flies far under the radar compared to what its capable of, which to me is alot of its charm. Seats are tremendous, and the MMI while dated, still functions quite well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1686701278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11703797, "authorName": "hypersonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hypersonic/", "bidAmount": 43000, "content": "$43,000 bid placed by hypersonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686703633, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703937, "authorName": "Uravals4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uravals4/", "bidAmount": 44442, "content": "$44,442 bid placed by Uravals4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686705494, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11703941, "authorName": "hypersonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hypersonic/", "bidAmount": 44844, "content": "$44,844 bid placed by hypersonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686705546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11704006, "authorName": "Commisjr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/commisjr/", "bidAmount": 47500, "content": "$47,500 bid placed by Commisjr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686706526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11704102, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 48000, "content": "$48,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686708210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11704295, "authorName": "Pbnjss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pbnjss/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by Pbnjss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686711467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11704501, "authorName": "S4vantb5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s4vantb5/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sleeper rocket ship that gets 26mpg on the freeway at 80mph in comfort. Great color, mine is Phantom Black. Perfect daily driver. Beast power quietly delivered and effortlessly managed. Pinnacle of the modern Audi sedans.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686717037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11705335, "authorName": "bluemansion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluemansion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Agree with all the kudos to this car. Got one of the first boatload into Providence RI in Feb 2016 and never regretted it. It's really the only car one would ever need.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686750858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11705407, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686751625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11708595, "authorName": "winnimere", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/winnimere/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Currently own a '17 RS7 in Nardo. Bought it new and one of best cars ever owned. When purchased drove the '17 S8 as well and thought the steering was very different. S8 seemed to be in control not me and had a numb feeling so went with the RS. Was l nuts or was it just the demo they let me drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686769553, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11710669, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sharing a few links for those that are not as familiar with the car and specifically the Plus variant. \r\n\r\nCar and Driver Review: \r\nhttps://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15099719/2017-audi-s8-plus-review/ \r\n\r\nQuick Video Review: \r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xU4s_2F2Elw \r\n\r\nAttaching a short video I have of the car cruising on the freeway in LA as well", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686779114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11719386, "authorName": "Mmm_Boysenberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm_boysenberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller may you provide manufacture month/year? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686865348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11723134, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car was manufactured in August of 2016 @mmm_boysenberry", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686933460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11729607, "authorName": "Mmm_Boysenberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmm_boysenberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller thanks! I don't see this vin number pulling up any open recalls, has this been car been checked/serviced for the turbo oil screen recall from 2022? \r\n\r\nhttps://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCRIT-22V178-1437.pdf", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1686978137, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11729659, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mmm_boysenberry Yes - the oil strainer recall was addressed during the car\u2019s most recent service at Audi Calabasas.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1686980034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11739778, "authorName": "AidenRealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aidenrealtor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to own a 2013 S8 but am wondering if the S8 Plus versions have the different exhaust notes that change when you switch into dynamic? I own an Audi A6 BiTDi in Europe and when put into Dynamic mode, the rumble gets even louder.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687115438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11742667, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aidenrealtor The car has a throatier growl in dynamic mode, and overall the car is more responsive and accelerates more quickly. And sounds great.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687136293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11744007, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The A8/S8 platform is coming to an end, Audi simply doesn't sell enough of them despite in my opinion being one of their finest offerings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687182358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11744082, "authorName": "Walloon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walloon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a 2021 S8 with rear wheel steering and everything else. I have owned probably 20 Audi's including A8's and S8's. Awesome cars. Can easily do 12 hours in one and drive it like a GT if you want. Very fast. People comment on the exhaust sound all the time. Very reliable except for occasional electronic glitches which seem to occur in every car built in the last 5 years. RW steering makes a big difference in parking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687183100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11744540, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this desperately", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687187578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11744579, "authorName": "ryansmith47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryansmith47/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any squeal from the ceramic brakes?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687187931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11745249, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No squeal whatsoever to date from the ceramic brakes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687193931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11746407, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick notes. Never have had any electrical issues. The tires have less than 50 miles on them (so they truly are new). In short, its a great machine. It\u2019s subtle but I get more compliments on the car and build from those \u201cin the know\u201d. Granted I know these are extreme comparisons, but I currently drive a 2021 Porsche Turbo S and a new Grand Wagoneer, and the Audi Plus feels like a good medley of the two: very fast and responsive while comfortable, roomy and safe. I agree with the poster re 12 hour road trips in comfort (there\u2019s a reason versions of this car have done well in various Cannonballs) however the longest consistent drives for us were LA to Palm Springs, usually in \u201ccomfort\u201d mode but knowing \u201cdynamic\u201d was a quick shift away when needed. Here to answer any other questions I can.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687198861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11746480, "authorName": "socaltvdr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socaltvdr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love my 2014 S8 - these cars hit the sweet spot of performance and luxury. jonny liebermann calls this one of his favorite cars ever: \"I did drive the third S8 over a decade ago, and I still think about the experience fondly. What a weapon. It's a rare occurrence, but if someone asks me what the best automatic transmission is, I always say it's the ZF eight-speed from that car. I'm still shocked by how quickly it changed gears. Snap, snap, snap! There was also nothing quite like the short-wheelbase-only S8 back then. The S63 was comparatively a barge, the BMW Alpina B7 was not nearly as aggressive and also a barge, and although the first-generation Porsche Panamera Turbo might have had similar performance, it had approximately zero of the Audi's \"stealthy attack yacht\" character.\"\r\nThe new owner will love this stealth rocket.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687199174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11746625, "authorName": "AidenRealtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aidenrealtor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea one of my favorite things was how these came standard as a short wheel base version. I seriously would be getting pre approved with a bank right now and bidding if we weren't moving. Plus, I've only seen window stickers on these for sale going up to maybe $148-150K but never as high as this window sticker. Pretty much every single option ticked off.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687199874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747160, "authorName": "danthewino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danthewino/", "bidAmount": 51500, "content": "$51,500 bid placed by danthewino", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687201518, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11747166, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 52000, "content": "$52,000 bid placed by rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687201544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 11747181, "authorName": "anvijay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/anvijay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick questions. CARFAX says 2 owner but BAT says seller purchased back new in 2016. Which is right?\r\n\r\nAlso, I didn\u2019t see any recent dealer servicing records on the images, where do I find them?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687201606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747266, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I originally took delivery of the car as a lease and I purchased after. All service records are avail and will transfer to the new owner", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1687201917, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747310, "authorName": "atty2001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/atty2001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This auction presents a fully loaded beauty. Amazing the Plus versions are not limited and reach 190mph. A Supercar in the form of a limo. I have a 2020 S8 with 613 miles. Have yet to break in the beast of an engine. Good luck - if the winner is new to Audi you're in for a treat!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687201978, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747344, "authorName": "rlchoate", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlchoate/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/19/23 for $52,000 to rlchoate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1687202100, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 11747371, "authorName": "AlanBoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alanboss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was seriously considering. @richoate I believe you just got yourself a nice ride at a decent price. Congratulations", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687202205, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747447, "authorName": "mrseward (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrseward/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @richoate! Reaching out shortly.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1687202536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 11747823, "authorName": "sirhankbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sirhankbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "People say \"a lot of car for the money\" on here a lot, but I think this auction is truly a LOT of car for the money. This is strong money, sure, but consider what this car has going for it:\r\n\r\nThe perfect spec on a dying breed- big body Audis with V8s. Insane performance with ~600 HP and lb-ft of torque. Still fairly low mileage given the age and the fact this car was meant to be dailied. Stunning looks. What a car and what a buy! Enjoy.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1687203873, "type": "comment"}]