This topic is an eye-opener for me. I see a LOT of these A8's around UA and still think (even in my car mind) that this is an expensive car. To think that these are cheaper than what I paid for my '07 V is a little sickening.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-A8-A8L-/181701346302?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a4e3e83fe&item=181701346302
I'm also a bit of an AWD LOL guy, but at this price range, you are getting a HELL of a lot of car for the money. If you're shuttling around clients, the A8L's rear legroom will definitely impress.
With my Passat experience, I wouldn't hesitate to get an automatic VAG big-body sedan as I get older. Plus, with some upgraded rolling stock they look the absolute business. Good thing I'll be in the market for something like that in the next 15 years, when the 2015 S7's are hopefully dirty cheap!:thumbup: