It's nice to see someone who "gets it" for a change. Too many of these self-proclaimed "car guys" on KZitem are insufferable at best. Thank you for great content without being pretentious or vain. Your presentation is nearly as subdued and reserved as this very car is.
@JoeAchilles1
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry buddy just seen this comment, thank you very much!
@JamiePursey
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a very weird sensation to watch when the car is launched, the 48-volt mild hybrid system levels off the suspension so that it’s flat.
@PetrolPed
3 жыл бұрын
I've been in a Joe Vid....I can now die a happy man 😂 I've been driving this car for the last week and I concur. It is a simply epic sleeper !
@JoeAchilles1
3 жыл бұрын
So great having you guys on board 😂
@krugmeup2162
3 жыл бұрын
Good banter between you guys. Loved it
@jonathanbeale3978
3 жыл бұрын
The S8 in Ronin was converted to RWD so it could be drifted around the streets of Paris. This new one is a great looking and sounding car.
@platypushatstand
3 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t the Ronin S8 a manual?
@alessimc
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm, did it have to be converted? My S6 has a button to turn off traction control, which I thought disabled Quattro.
@smb.4900
3 жыл бұрын
@@alessimc Turning TC Off is not the same thing as decoupling your transmission/differential to drive only one axle. Can be found on BMWs, Mercs, Pick ups. But not on any current Audi or any from the last 20+ years
@alessimc
3 жыл бұрын
@@smb.4900 Thanks - I wasn’t really sure, and I don’t ever mess with it honestly.
@Sodacake
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when this channel was absolutely tiny. Good on you Joe for how much it has grown in the last 12 months especially.
@JoeAchilles1
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you bro, hard works pays off 👌 Appreciate your long term support 👊
@richarddocherty5007
3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that in 2020 100k is being touted as affordable.
@Nikkeftw
3 жыл бұрын
There is a cost to subscribing that I think the vast majority of people will never pay: The time it takes to make an account. I used KZitem for many years before I made an account, and actually, I never made an account, I just found out that I could use my gmail and log in. Joe, thank you for your content. You seem like a really good guy, down to earth and no bullshit. Hope 2021 brings you even more :)
@iani_2020
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review and test drive of S8, two weeks ago I asked for it on video "The New BMW M550i, better than the mighty M5?", and now you made it. Unbelievable. Liked the statement about Sunday morning for a spirited drive.
@Gez492
3 жыл бұрын
Epic who doesn't love the S8 Ronin, Transporter etc...I know someone with the last model the S8 plus, it will literally crush 95% of anything on the roads.
@tonyosullivan2382
3 жыл бұрын
I love it. I'd have exactly in that spec. Love the look with a beast under the bonnet.The base diesel A8 in Ireland is 100,000 euro. Unreal.
@AaronRandolphChen
3 жыл бұрын
I simply loved this video for a number of reasons. 1. The Audi S8 is my dream car; 2. You had Petrol Ped & Stev with their beautiful dogs in this video, making this my favorite video ever! 3. The dogs pretty much said everything there is to say about the riding in the back of the S8 by looking absolutely content, happy & relaxed, even when you floored it in Sport! 4. Kudos to Audi for the low key exterior which is one of the main reasons I love the S8 so much. 5. You managed to get to 100 kmh in 3.4 seconds?? Wow that's Bentley territory, isn't it? At a fraction of the price!!
@bobbeross
3 жыл бұрын
I have been watching you for a long time now but never clicked the subscribe button.. No idea why! Keep making great content! Cheers from our semi-lockdown in Belgium :)
@audiocosmonaut3883
3 жыл бұрын
124 k subs, glad your channel is growing, Joe 💪🏼 Very deserved.
@brissiAU
3 жыл бұрын
How good is this channel, makes some so called car channels look boring.
@JoeAchilles1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! ❤️
@waynemoore9951
3 жыл бұрын
Love the Ronin reference, great car, great scene and a great advert for the s8. Plus it was Sean bean being a proper Yorkshireman in comedy style
@brencelt
3 жыл бұрын
Sean Bean, man of a thousand voices, all if them from Sheffield.
@DoubleDeckerAnton
3 жыл бұрын
Il never forget test driving a 2002 S8 in 2007. Beautiful car it was and cheap to buy.
@ianmitchell9102
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll watch this with a cold beer later 👍🏻
@cklam8722
3 жыл бұрын
As always, well structured presentation and right to the point in all aspects of a car which is a lot. Enjoy watching your review review in video form. Cheers!
@darrencottrell5541
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Joe, a very big thumbs up from beginning to end. Good to see the boys feature too.
@dagnut
3 жыл бұрын
3 year old with only 30k miles are going for around 40k retail.. so in this climate probably 35k on trade in...imagine swallowing that balloon payment? I dont care how rich you are 75k in 3 years, on average mileage is depressing
@scitec6166
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree 75k that's nuts
@MY-mp6bq
3 жыл бұрын
Thats why nobody buys this. People go for suv models
@heliosholmes3056
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how you always mention what the mpg is at 70mph :-)
@timstaples9230
3 жыл бұрын
A BMW 750i M Sport is £93k and comes with lots of extras. Granted it's not quite as quick, but still has 530hp. The S8 is a lovely motor though. Strange how Audi can make an A8 handle well but recent A4's can never compete in the entertainment stakes.
@Ziggyziggy1
3 жыл бұрын
The S8 is my kind of car, It just does everything brilliantly.
@ianrobertson2276
3 жыл бұрын
Delighted I stumbled across this video. Well put together video man.
@JoeAchilles1
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Ian, glad you liked it 👌
@NicholasSadlier
3 жыл бұрын
Stunning looking (and sounding) car. How are the electric equivalents ever going to make up for that V8 noise?? 'Everything covered in leather'... oops looking forward to Thomas from Germany's review.
@ryanep3r
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely car but I've been pretty underwhelmed by Audi's latest offerings. Had a near new (4k mile) A6 3.0TDI on loan for a couple of weeks recently and the build quality was awful, not just compared to the usual Audi quality, but anything in that price range. If I'd been the unlucky sod who'd forked out for it new, I would have been livid. Great content as always @JoeAchilles, keep up the great work!
@stephenhunt6673
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Joe! Thank you. 👍
@edwinpeterhigginson3325
3 жыл бұрын
Always great vids, Joe. Thanks from New Zealand.
@derekfoster3413
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video chaps Its naughty that car , I havant had the pleasure yet, just the old one. And that was outstanding. £100k that's what ,you pay today ,to get everything in this league. 🤩
@siphogogotya1908
3 жыл бұрын
Great review again @JoeAchilles! I like the understated approach of this S8
@polattanoglu756
3 жыл бұрын
Proper car, proper review. Love your channel Joe.
@martinmcdonald4207
3 жыл бұрын
It's a lot of bang for the buck considering the way it gets down the road. Always liked the 8.
@visualaxingofficial
Жыл бұрын
Great review! I’ve watched it several times. The only thing more ridiculous than the speed of the S8 is the clip of you with your friends wearing masks. 😏
@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331
3 жыл бұрын
Very good value just over 100000 pounds 💰💰💰 Great to see Peter and Stefan in the back 😎 100000 in Corona times feels (is) like 200000 😯
@imagecartel1
3 жыл бұрын
You have my support buddy, keep up the great videos.
@stephenmurchison2681
3 жыл бұрын
Does it feel faster than the M550i you just drove?
@D1man1525
3 жыл бұрын
Its faster than the BMW. 3.2s vs 3.4s to 60, 1/4 mile 11.5s@121mph vs 11.7s@119mph
@D1man1525
3 жыл бұрын
@RichJW No problem man, and in the real world I think the BMW might have it because its engine because its bigger displacement and has less boost it probably has less lag.
@D1man1525
3 жыл бұрын
@RichJW actually I’ve heard the M550i is actually not a very agile car. Its good but it feels much bigger and heavier than it is. The S8 on the other hand feels much more nimble than its size would suggest due to the rear steering and how the Audi tuned the suspension in the sport modes. But yeah, both great cars!
@BMW7series251
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Joe & what a car!! Engine note is epic! Cheers J.
@joshbrookes6439
3 жыл бұрын
Great review mate, although if i had to Nit Pick the negatives at the very end were a bit, ummmm well Nit Picky as you rightly pointed out at the time. What people need to realise from this entertaining review is that hardcore BMW fan boys like Joe would rather take the bus than be caught dead driving an AUDI. Although to Joes credit he is far less biased than he used to be (On film anyway) but a true fan boy can never fully hide his true loyalties and you can tell the BMW blood is still running thru his viens and this undoubtedly would cost him a % of viewers that detect it. For a BMW fan boy to rave on the way Joe did in his review says all you need to know about the new S8. I've heard some other UK based BMW or BENZ fan boys unfairly critique Audis finest vehicles ie: RS3 RS4 RS6 RS7 ect. After a while it becomes kinda cringey especially for so called "Professionals" and admittedly for a couple of these UK based content creators i can no longer click on their content anymore because of their blatant bias. What Joe has managed to do is review a vehicle based on its merits regardless of the badge and report back ACCURATELY to us the viewer EXACTLY what was happening, and that's how it bloody well should be if you want to be taken seriously by the switched on individuals from all over the world that make up the absolutely massive community of AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIASTS that eat sleep and breathe car content on KZitem. Competition is healthy. Fierce Competition between the 4 best German brands is the whole reason why we have such unbelievably good cars in 2020. For example AUDI RS6. BMW M5 Competition. Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R. Porsche 911 Turbo S. I mean come on does it get any better than this? Brand fanaticism is for young boys that need to grow the fuck up.
@hamoudy07
3 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely addicted with the colour!
@orvilholness910
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful review bro!
@plugsocket9432
3 жыл бұрын
The S8 will be a used car bargain and will heavily depreciate. However how much will the electronics cost to replace after the warranty expires?
@maxday8487
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant car and great video as usual joe
@egemenalgan9238
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Looking forward to see the s class comparison :)
@jeremyfreedman6482
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video thanks very much
@gummixx6885
3 жыл бұрын
Subbed. Best reviewer on YT ATM.
@saeedanwar1536
3 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@fkwcfkwc
3 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to the M760, although the 760 is a V12 but which one is better ?
@adamkhan5274
3 жыл бұрын
Joe you forgot to ask what colour the boat house is at Hereford.
@Ben-hk9hc
3 жыл бұрын
9:40 one of those dogs turn into Muttley? 🤭😂
@volkswizard
3 жыл бұрын
So much cooler than an RS6. Archie won't wrap one for a start
@s.-8406
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing car! Just really don’t like that light ceiling. Makes it look like a Skoda 😌
@zemekiel
3 жыл бұрын
Lets see some skids and donuts! I'm sure your 730d can do that?
@jshepification
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video and car, Joe. Maybe relocate to Germany to run your chauffeur company and trade out the 7 for an s8 and offer rapid arrival service. Is harry Metcalfe’s road that good?
@kofib3
3 жыл бұрын
Be nice to see this in the Next Transporter. That's If there will be a sequel...
@shootingduke4909
3 жыл бұрын
When the two guys were sat in the back, was there a Police car following you with the lights flashing?
@Veyronp87
3 жыл бұрын
honestly shocked how good this car sounds. Audi recently have really quieted their cars
@dennisgelens6271
3 жыл бұрын
No i am a lang time subscriber love the video's ✌
@IwillBwaiting
3 жыл бұрын
Does Teak Brown come as standard in the UK on this S8?
@scottfromengland2303
3 жыл бұрын
Wondering what the life cycle is on a car like this 🤔 also thinking if this was my daily where would I park it 😎
@garys7828
3 жыл бұрын
Nice car...good review
@PhatTok
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic.
@brittheffernan9662
3 жыл бұрын
I still miss the M135i days!
@abayamangali
3 жыл бұрын
Audi S8, Mercedes AMG S63 or BMW M750i. I think the S8 is the car that people are going to go for
@recepdeniz3859
3 жыл бұрын
You must show dashboard in video. Wrong camera angles.
@jolark2259
3 жыл бұрын
The S8 is a bit ordinary looking and I guess that what some people like about it. Would go for a RS6 Avant, looks better😎
@MrEpool86
3 жыл бұрын
the next TRANSPORTER?
@saqs
3 жыл бұрын
Is it me or does it sound supercharged at times??
@Agent-mw8th
3 жыл бұрын
Dogs : WTF is wrong with them, 10:00
@SuperCatbert
3 жыл бұрын
whats it worth in 3 years? Maybe pick one up then...
@KeithJD
3 жыл бұрын
The Golf R exhausts are not befitting of a car if its stature.
@carsncurry4478
3 жыл бұрын
Are you on Harry's roads?
@FK2VtecTurbo
3 жыл бұрын
its an RS6 in a suit!
@Dan-re7go
Жыл бұрын
1500lb sunroof?
@gwilko6452
3 жыл бұрын
I really really want one 😍
@L4WNY..
3 жыл бұрын
This or the new 2021 S Class?
@Ssh52
3 жыл бұрын
How about both 😅
@L4WNY..
3 жыл бұрын
@@Ssh52 😁 Yeah why not!
@armaanali39
3 жыл бұрын
This
@L4WNY..
3 жыл бұрын
@@armaanali39 Good choice. I like this car because it was in the movie, 'The Transporter' 😁
@shaheenevans
3 жыл бұрын
This or the 550i @joeachilles ?
@rare6499
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool.
@machtschnell7452
3 жыл бұрын
Engine still in front of the front axle? Does it require the owner to be married to an Audi tech?
@robbrooke3097
3 жыл бұрын
Top man 👨
@davidbillberg2203
3 жыл бұрын
Always Audi! Fantastic car...
@hby7768
3 жыл бұрын
$100k and they cant have a matching headliner? you get a $100k S class and everything matches.
@step0601
3 жыл бұрын
£100k for a family saloon? Geez. Just looked and A8's start at £73k, blimey.
@xaviersariceable
3 жыл бұрын
I've done it....top videos....
@M123OCT
9 ай бұрын
The more I hear that it's 'ordinary-looking', the more this car appeals to me. I like the idea of subtlety. Flexing is massively overrated.
@budwise7332
3 жыл бұрын
Daft price.
@stefanmolnar4345
3 жыл бұрын
Its just bad that in rest of europe this car doesnt come with anything its so basic you need to have at least 170000 € to make the car like you had for 100000 sonething pounds.
@Gentlemen_london_
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@jameskelly4323
3 жыл бұрын
Bmw please
@1210mk5g
3 жыл бұрын
The grill is too small
@b8s5uk85
3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@neilmcmahon
3 жыл бұрын
too soon, lol...
@nashhenry9314
3 жыл бұрын
KY20 DGF =DON'T GIVE AF BOUT NO OTHER CAR LOL
@MY-mp6bq
3 жыл бұрын
These are useless models nobody buys. With the luxurious suv models these sedans are buried in the past.
@shawndecosta9499
3 жыл бұрын
first
@honguenloh4612
3 жыл бұрын
Stef looks yummy...
@bigjumbo9479
3 жыл бұрын
Your best upload has got to be the one with the alpina boss...omg one of the best car videos I've ever watched....he was a boss..( LITERALLY). lol
@bigjumbo9479
3 жыл бұрын
At 04:17 I thought Audi had come up with a rolls Royce style pop up badge until I realised it was the camera...lol
@christopherokeefe7783
3 жыл бұрын
Joe: loved the segment where you’re testing the Launch Control in the new Audi S8...the expression on your face when it hit 0-60 in 3.4 seconds was like the gent who has a meeting with The Inland Revenue and finds out they owe HIM money!
@gavinconvery5104
3 жыл бұрын
This cars achilles heel is depreciation. It will be an absolute bargain for someone in 3 years while the RS6 will still be expensive(relatively). Another great video though!
@plugsocket9432
3 жыл бұрын
Heavy depreciation will also be with the BMW 7 series, Mercedes S-Class and Jaguar XJ.
@Iamneverright
3 жыл бұрын
A great used bargain until it goes wrong !!!
@JohnGuidetti751
3 жыл бұрын
@@plugsocket9432 S8 will depreciate significantly more than a S63amg.
@danielheathcote5625
3 жыл бұрын
A friends son got badly burnt by one of these so called bargains - he did a hundred miles before auto box stopped changing into 2nd! It never did again - ended up getting the guy who sold it to him to take it back and refund him. He’d had the good sense to buy a warranty - it went to four gearbox specialists who couldn’t solve it, even trying a new box. Jeez, only 0.2 slower to 60 than a mclaren f1 - thatsmadness. As joe says, almost too fast to unleash on the road! Found joes channel through petrol ped - joe, Pete and Stefan are my favourite car you tubers along with Harry’s garage, just so natural. Edit: I wrote this before I saw ped and Stefan in vid!
@neilmcmahon
3 жыл бұрын
14:50 6.9mpg average.... Big Gulps, huh?
@doubled1978
3 жыл бұрын
Harry Metcalfe’s test route!
@gavinconvery5104
3 жыл бұрын
I thought that road looked familiar!
@tobywhite330
3 жыл бұрын
Do you know what road that is?
@jameswoods2101
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same..
@gureno19
3 жыл бұрын
Can we just all stop and appreciate the fact that audi's limousine is now as fast to 60mph as the audi R8.
@snakeeyes9246
3 жыл бұрын
@Loch F the base R8 V10 does it in 3.5 seconds. The S8 can do it in as low as 3.3 seconds. The R8 V10 Performance can do it in 2.7 seconds. That's where your confusion is.
@robbrooke3097
3 жыл бұрын
Still terrific performance on the S8 I love the R8 v10 , but the S8 is near in performance and is so usable
@TheMuzikall
3 жыл бұрын
Just Debadge it and Humilate 90% of cars on the road👏...Super cars included
@TheMuzikall
3 жыл бұрын
@@snakeeyes9246 Splitting hairs....you will need a Race track to exploit that advantage so s8 is the Clear Winner....no R8 class Super car is Better than s8...Lambo Ferraris included.....Flying Spur ..Panamera ..s63 AMG...are it's Rivals...Big Boys👏 not PlayBoys🥳
@SenszR
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMuzikall lol yeah maybe if you're 65 years old.
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