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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Contributing editor Csaba Csere gives an in-depth review of the 2013 Audi S8 on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.
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    CAR: Audi S8
    LOCATION: Michigan
    MAG EDITORS: Csaba Csere
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  • @florinvid
    @florinvid 4 года назад +16

    I absolutely love the reviewing style of this gentleman. Amazing info, perfect voice tone, no annoying excitement like others. Hats off to you sir!

  • @tomcotters8
    @tomcotters8 10 лет назад +74

    Nice to listen to a review where the person talking is giving the facts and not jabbering like an excited kid...

    • @LordCommandor
      @LordCommandor 6 лет назад +3

      You must be talking about man child Doug Demuro. He is so immature

    • @DaytonCarCare
      @DaytonCarCare 5 лет назад +2

      @@LordCommandor And Doug's voice is so annoying.

    • @florinvid
      @florinvid 4 года назад +1

      Well said sir!

  • @m.anthonyc.8761
    @m.anthonyc.8761 Год назад +5

    Finally own this fine piece of machinery.....drove it back from Washington to Northern California. I absolutely love this car.

  • @jjrestomods
    @jjrestomods 10 лет назад +37

    Why isn't this guy reviewing more cars? He is awesome! I love his reviews, and I also love this car. I never thought it could be this good

    • @a.s.h.5774
      @a.s.h.5774 Год назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing all these years later! I stayed and watched the whole thing, wanted to say how good he was.

  • @ZAWHTETHAN
    @ZAWHTETHAN 10 лет назад +68

    WOW, this guy's review is excellent!

    • @timlucas8903
      @timlucas8903 10 лет назад +7

      yea he was Car&Driver's chief editor for a looong time. No wonder he's good.

    • @XBMD86X
      @XBMD86X 10 лет назад +2

      Yeah, he's like the Brian Cooley from CNet

  • @ddpaek
    @ddpaek 10 лет назад +9

    This is probably the most comprehensive car video review I've watched. I could listen to Csaba talk all day about cars.

  • @cassiocm
    @cassiocm 11 лет назад +2

    Csaba, I have been your fan for years! I used to read you opinion pieces on the magazine, way before the Internet. I used to wait anxiously for every issue. It is great to finally meet you virtually and you are doing a fantastic job, as usual. Thanks!

  • @thetruthis9
    @thetruthis9 10 лет назад +30

    I must say, this is one of, if not THE best car review I've encountered...saabkyle has competition with this dude...

  • @dayk22
    @dayk22 9 лет назад +14

    WOW. What an AMAZING car and an AMAZING review. This was hands down the best car review I've ever seen. I absolutely love Audi and that's why I bought one for my wife and one for myself.

  • @seanscheng
    @seanscheng 7 лет назад +3

    Four years later and I'm still marveling at how perfectly done this review was. Godspeed, Csaba Csere.

    • @mikegatlin1ify
      @mikegatlin1ify 3 года назад +1

      8 years later and it’s still amazing

  • @Crusader1815
    @Crusader1815 10 лет назад +8

    A very detailed, practical, and comprehensive review. I feel like I really understand the strengths and weaknesses of this car now, something other reviewers don't even come close to providing. I'll look for your other reviews in the future. Thank you!

  • @seluRredruM
    @seluRredruM 6 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the lesson on features, excellent review. I'm buying this car on Friday. I found one 9-hours away for $35k and dropped a deposit asap. I just bought my plane ticket to D.C. I'm flying Friday and driving it home. My first Audi was an 08 RS4 that I absolutely love. It was my first Audi executive sleeper, I had an APR supercharger installed two years ago. It's "OMG my neck hurts fast." I cannot wait for Friday to get to know my new Vette killer.

    • @Shant2
      @Shant2 6 лет назад

      Eric Holt how is the car ? I’m curious to know sir

  • @carbonb5er
    @carbonb5er 11 лет назад +1

    No other car reviewer comes close to Csaba. The thoroughness and attention to every detail is on point. Give this man an S8t and a raise.

  • @user-hs2hd7wp9g
    @user-hs2hd7wp9g 7 лет назад +2

    Finally someone who is honest about the different driving settings. Having watched quite a lot of reviews about these driving modes, I was expecting something noticable when I bought my S4 (sold it in the meantime) but it didn't make that big of a difference, even when you really push it. Thanks for the honest review, really calm and enjoyable to watch.

  • @willast85
    @willast85 8 лет назад +17

    excellent review!!!!!! a lot of reviewers on RUclips can learn a few things from him!!

  • @keithaverill4696
    @keithaverill4696 6 лет назад +1

    My brother and I have been reading Car and Driver and your articles Csaba our entire lives (I'm 54). Excellent review of an amazing car. Thank you! Growing up my brother used to say "Car and Driver isn't a magazine, it is automotive literature"... lol

  • @dkgachalife2177
    @dkgachalife2177 9 лет назад +17

    Brilliant review sir keep up the good work.

  • @chriswenger9287
    @chriswenger9287 6 лет назад +1

    This is the best overall review of a car that I gave ever the pleasure of watching on RUclips, and I have watched more then my fair share! A quick trip on the Google reveals that Csaba is overqualified to be a "contributing editor", as he was the Editor-in-Chief at Car and Driver for 15 years, holds a mechanical engineering degree from MIT, and has driven the Bugatti Veyron at 253 MPH, making him the ideal person to wring out this S8, and tell us what we are getting for our money, now that these cars have dropped to $40K used! Well done sir, well done! Let the search for my pre-owned S8 begin!

  • @halhansen778
    @halhansen778 8 лет назад +7

    Definitely a stealth wealth car. It never shouts "look at me" like Mercedes S or BMW 7. But you can tune the beauty of the interior from conservative to incredible. I have an LS 460 which is matches S class for quiet and smoothness, which I believe are the two top in the world (excluding Rolls and the top Bentley). But the LS 460 is a boat, and is a bit Spartan on the inside. I'm considering Audi 8 for that great cross between comfort, interior opulence and handling. Great review!

    • @NeekBCoolin
      @NeekBCoolin 6 лет назад

      Hal Hansen did you get the Audi, I currently own a LS460 as well. I love the quiet and smooth drive but it’s a boat and not really a drivers car.

  • @danielhulse7140
    @danielhulse7140 5 лет назад

    Wow, I have learned something really cool. I started a C&D and Motor Tend yearly script at about age 8, I'm 51 now. I never really knew who Csaba Csere was. He's really the man who knows! Thanks to all the comments and this most valuable review, I'll be looking for anything that this man touches...

  • @hayksamvelyan
    @hayksamvelyan 11 лет назад +1

    These C.C. reviews along with JayLenosGarage, are my favorite RUclips videos to watch on our Apple TV. I really like how thorough this one was.

  • @huss1205
    @huss1205 11 лет назад

    This guy is practical and it's the first time I see a review of his. He is to the point and doesn't take you in in zig zag reviews like the guy on CNET does; that guy speaks a lot of BS and makes you feel like nothing pleases him at all.
    Will follow you man...

  • @33sna
    @33sna 11 лет назад +1

    I've been reading Car and Driver Magazine for many years now and this is the first time I've heard Mr. Csere actually say his name, I was pronouncing wrong all this time! Also, fantastic review, as expected.

  • @adoncapcom5767
    @adoncapcom5767 6 лет назад

    This man is an amazing reviewer. Straight to the point and clear. No fluff like the current reviewers these days being paid off by the car companies.

  • @Ellias32188
    @Ellias32188 11 лет назад

    I absolutely love how you actually review cars not just talk about launch control and top speed. Keep it up!

  • @porfyrus1
    @porfyrus1 11 лет назад

    I totally totally agree, Csaba Csere happens to convince me every time he speaks about a car! He's great!

  • @devalraval007
    @devalraval007 11 лет назад +1

    Best review... That's why I work so hard to gift this one to my parents. And I really wish that day comes a lot sooner..

  • @jeembomb
    @jeembomb 11 лет назад

    been reading Csaba Csere reviews and op-eds since I was 11 years old.. so great to have him in videos now too!

  • @hs1296
    @hs1296 10 лет назад +3

    Beautifully done review!!! Just MADE me subscribe! None of the usual over-done cheeriness....just simple statements.....fantastic job!!

  • @sereneturmoil
    @sereneturmoil 11 лет назад

    I've never been more bored by a car review. The attention to detail was appreciated, but the presentation and overall lack of enthusiasm were sleep-inducing. An excellent representation of the reasons why I tend to steer clear of Car and Driver.

  • @BullisticFan
    @BullisticFan 6 лет назад +1

    Great review, Csaba. I dumped my subscription to C&D after you left back in...I forget. Anyway, it is nice to see a REAL review of a car by an experienced and intelligent car guy. You are one of the best. Be well.

  • @gaborszucs777
    @gaborszucs777 11 лет назад

    It's always good to see someone who knows what he is talking about, and does that with passion. Thanks for this thorough review!

  • @obeseius
    @obeseius 11 лет назад

    This is definitely one the best, more professional, and detailed reviews I've watched so far. This guy is truly an expert.

  • @maestroadam
    @maestroadam 11 лет назад

    This review has a quality that knows no peers- easily the best, most enjoyable, and most thorough review of any car on youtube. It's amazing how it doesn't get boring either. One suggestion though- the mood lighting on the new A8/S8s is pretty epic, and it would have been nice to see a demonstration.

  • @monstersemmel
    @monstersemmel 11 лет назад

    That's exactly the way car reviews should be. An enthusiast showing every detail and aspect of the car.
    Thank you Internet, RUclips and CARandDRIVER :)

  • @abhishek6561397
    @abhishek6561397 7 лет назад +3

    This has to be the best review in the business! Keep up the good job! Cheers

  • @swankboy
    @swankboy 11 лет назад

    These reviews are the only videos worth watching from Car & Driver.

  • @jjlwis
    @jjlwis 11 лет назад

    so awesome to see Csaba still with C/D!!! what a legend! over 20 years at the publication!

  • @adomnarkwa
    @adomnarkwa 11 лет назад

    Csaba Csere - by far the best American auto journalist I've come across. Normally try to stay away from the superficial inanity most US journalists have to offer , but this guy gives you the detailed info you want to hear... really knows his stuff....perhaps he's Canadian

  • @klesarhr-bz5of
    @klesarhr-bz5of 10 лет назад +11

    excellent and detailed review, thank you a lot! great car!

  • @Hiluxtaco
    @Hiluxtaco 11 лет назад

    I am glad they brought back Csaba as a Contributing Editor..
    He brings that special something to the craft that very few people in the car review business can match...

  • @karljohannrass2117
    @karljohannrass2117 10 лет назад +2

    Wonderful review! I watched it all without getting bored for once. Nice car and a VERY nice review. Keep it up!

  • @MichalMalpa
    @MichalMalpa 11 лет назад

    Looks like Csaba Csere is doing most professional reviews in the web. Thanks, they are really entertaining!

  • @jamdc2000
    @jamdc2000 11 лет назад

    No matter which car Mr Csere reviews he is the best of them all.

  • @transadwens
    @transadwens 11 лет назад

    strange, this is probably first video, when the guy talks about a car for couple minutes and I am not bored, nice work, Sir

  • @seitaneddy
    @seitaneddy 11 лет назад

    Not just the interiors are "drop dead gorgeous" but the entire car, I would say!!! WOW, just WOW...

  • @NothingNowhere4
    @NothingNowhere4 11 лет назад

    Csaba Csere, great to see you doing these reviews. You were the best Editor In Chief at Car and Driver. Awesome job!!

  • @vincentfrey8820
    @vincentfrey8820 11 лет назад

    Every time i see there's a new video with Csaba Csere, i know i'm gonna have a good time

  • @doalwa
    @doalwa 10 лет назад +10

    Very nice review, and a very nice car, indeed! Subscribed.

  • @silverrotary
    @silverrotary 11 лет назад

    Quite possibly the most informative and well organized car review I've ever seen.

  • @emanuelstreams3562
    @emanuelstreams3562 8 лет назад +3

    Best review I ever heard of any car

  • @claudiopinto1980
    @claudiopinto1980 11 лет назад

    Csaba, thank you for the FANTASTIC review of the S8. I've been reading Car & Driver since 1989 (I was 18 at that time). I guess you guys are mostly responsible of my passion for cars! Thanks Csaba and your teammates.

  • @MrCleanPolo
    @MrCleanPolo 11 лет назад

    Audi does it again! This car is absolutely perfect. There are so many different little things that you can do with this car, the detail is amazing. Beautiful, inside and out.

  • @ar-ed7im
    @ar-ed7im 11 лет назад

    defiantly this is the best review for the Audi s8 2013 on youtube.

  • @brightonideas
    @brightonideas 7 лет назад +2

    Excellent video from an outstanding writer - one of the very best in the business.

  • @PauloAAMartins
    @PauloAAMartins 11 лет назад

    Finaly someone that makes a review of a car, that makes you feel like you understand the car.
    I do not like Audi cars (for me all of them look´s too similar), but i really enjoy the review...and the car. First time ever.
    I would like to see this guy with a BMW M6 Grancoupe on his hands.

  • @smashbro5
    @smashbro5 11 лет назад

    Very informative review. I like that you did a real review of the whole car, not just telling us telling us how fun it is to power slide.

  • @GauravSharma-iv7mg
    @GauravSharma-iv7mg 10 лет назад +1

    great review...what a controlled yet smooth go through with tons of features in such a hitech car.

  • @RitchardWagner
    @RitchardWagner 10 лет назад +4

    Great review, these days we see more and more reviews by people that obviously don't have a clue about cars and all they seem to do is drive around corners with the back of the car stepping out which I find extremely boring and they never touch on what I would like to know about the car however after watching their reviews I know that you are able to drive the car like an idiot. So thank you for taking us on a journey talking about the cars features, ride comfort and explaining the MMI system so clearly I got more information from watching your review then I got from watching 3 other reviews on the same car.

  • @naperking
    @naperking 11 лет назад

    Csaba Csere is kind of like that guy you know who has been working in and around cars his whole life, so you naturally trust what he says. He's got car guy wisdom.
    I do chuckle every time I hear him say his own name though.

  • @mercedesbenzs05
    @mercedesbenzs05 11 лет назад

    This has to be one of he better if not best in depth review/walk through of the S8 I have seen. Keep it up I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 11 лет назад

    Great review as usual Csaba. I watched this while I was on a Ike at the gym. When I eft the gym I got into this cars little brother my 13 S4. Now I have somthing to look forward to. Great review.

  • @AlternativeUses
    @AlternativeUses 11 лет назад

    terrific review! being able to drive an Audi s8 day to day really is a reason to somehow become rich one day

  • @martinrodgers6114
    @martinrodgers6114 3 года назад

    Excellent review. I have been a fan of your reviews for decades in written form. Your videos are awesome! Well done!

  • @JBC814
    @JBC814 11 лет назад

    I agree, his evaluation and presentation skills are impressive.

  • @ToxicHorsePucky
    @ToxicHorsePucky 11 лет назад

    Mr. Csere, you craft some of the best automotive reviews out there.

  • @1rustyb
    @1rustyb 11 лет назад +1

    I just had a 2013 Audi A8 L. GREAT car. Does everything thing you said. The Audi does have the best seat massage units. Compared to a Mercedes S Class, rolling pin, or a Jaguar XJ. The Audi feels like little fists going into your back. It stays on for a while too. The Mercedes has the best ride though..

  • @Josh-dx8gi
    @Josh-dx8gi 11 лет назад

    Correction. The Audi MMI will let you change or enter in an address while driving. It just suggests that you do not do so for safety reasons. If you have someone riding with you, they can access any controls except for some of the online features like you said before.

  • @ilunghi
    @ilunghi 11 лет назад

    Great car and what a great reviewer, never seen anyone so thorough and professional

  • @igeekone
    @igeekone 11 лет назад

    Another excellent review Csaba! I never get tired watching your long videos.

  • @seanscheng
    @seanscheng 7 лет назад +1

    Mr. Csere, where are you and why aren't you making more car review videos??? You belong in this role.

  • @maxmillion125
    @maxmillion125 11 лет назад

    You are 100% right about the throttle. When I drive my girlfriends 2012 Audi Q5 2.0T, the gas pedal feels numb or not so reactive instantly and when I push it hard to get it out quick it jolts and lags hard!
    I love Audi cars though overall

  • @GerryStilton
    @GerryStilton 11 лет назад +1

    Wow, what a great review! Csaba, you rock! I hope to see more if your articles in CD.

  • @1rickytorr
    @1rickytorr 11 лет назад

    My respects to Csaba, he is in my opinion the best.
    God Bless You Csaba!!!

  • @6Shine6down6
    @6Shine6down6 11 лет назад

    We got an Audi S7 for almost 2 month now. Its a really great car, awesome sound and acceleration but also top notch comfort and spacious :)

  • @clonetrooper576
    @clonetrooper576 5 месяцев назад

    An actual car review. Everyone else is blabbering on about 0-60 time. yes, its incredibly fast, but I need to know more, so thank you

  • @stephenhunt6673
    @stephenhunt6673 2 года назад

    No nonsense, straight forward review. Thanks!

  • @callythebull
    @callythebull 11 лет назад

    Many thanks has gone a long way to help me make a decision in choosing what I wanted

  • @422aldebaran
    @422aldebaran 10 лет назад +2

    I'm riding in a 2014 A5 but believe you me The Audi S8 is going to be my next car.

    • @BunnyCentauri
      @BunnyCentauri 10 лет назад +1

      hi pls give me your A5 when you g et an S8, thanks honey

  • @SuperSlumboy
    @SuperSlumboy 10 лет назад +5

    great review. great presentation .

  • @34hockeyplayer
    @34hockeyplayer 6 лет назад +1

    Great review, GlennsCarCollection reviews cars like this as well. All the facts from a true enthusiast

  • @Rondaxx
    @Rondaxx 10 лет назад +2

    perfect excursion into details . perfect car.

  • @nirgonen74
    @nirgonen74 8 лет назад +1

    i got the 2012 s8. most what i like about it is the power 520 hp

  • @JoeyDuffy747
    @JoeyDuffy747 10 лет назад +4

    ordered for March 1st. Lovely.

  • @adededoyinidowu5556
    @adededoyinidowu5556 4 года назад

    i found this review as best for any car in the world

  • @furtceli
    @furtceli Год назад

    A wonderfully calming voice you have Csaba!!!! Why don't you have your own channel??!!!!!!

  • @sleepersown
    @sleepersown 11 лет назад

    Another excellent review Csaba Csere ! The only thing I wish you guys would add is a bit more information/visual on practicality. Meaning, showing trunk space ( maybe some info on how many average sized suitcases will fit ? ), rear interior leg room - i'm 6'6" so a side exterior or nice rear interior telling the persons size would be great !
    Maybe something to look into for the future ? Keep up the good work !

  • @AmadeoNazario
    @AmadeoNazario 7 лет назад +2

    My brother bought one, it's excellent.

  • @jeffspicoli2618
    @jeffspicoli2618 8 лет назад +4

    All around best car I have ever driven.

  • @emzloh
    @emzloh 11 лет назад +1

    Great review. I will comment on his complaints over tip in for acceleration and finding the right amount of pressure for the breaking. These seem to be two of the main issues plaguing all of the large German saloons. I think the accelerator issue comes from attempting to balance freakish power with luxurious comfort. The car wears two very different hats. The same is true for the breaking. Because the car has such a large engine, it needs large breaks.

  • @222gordon
    @222gordon 11 лет назад

    Why can't TV car shows like Top Gear have well informed no nonsense car reviews like this.
    What a great guy

  • @royye6373
    @royye6373 10 лет назад +1

    I think he's the best car reviewer in the US

  • @SupraTompan
    @SupraTompan 7 лет назад

    Currently (and without competition) the best review on A D4 S8.

  • @AndyMaikel
    @AndyMaikel 11 лет назад

    Wow one of the best if not the best detailed car review!

  • @jwj500
    @jwj500 11 лет назад

    What a great car! Offers best of all worlds, looks, style, technology, performance, comfort and a beautiful interior. I'm saving my dollars...

  • @axd2009
    @axd2009 11 лет назад

    I know that this is going to be good even before I watch it because Csaba Csere is doing the review!

  • @magellanmax
    @magellanmax 10 лет назад +14

    This car gives a massage on command? I'll trade my wife for this one.

  • @Danvk008
    @Danvk008 4 года назад

    Throttle tip in has always been touchy on an 8, my 98 A8 is, an 09 S8 i drove was, not surprising this one is too, audi throttle response is insane on these upper sedans, you have to be ready for it.

  • @Letsdoit10018
    @Letsdoit10018 9 лет назад +3

    Outstanding detailed review!

  • @gareththwaite5128
    @gareththwaite5128 11 лет назад

    i totally agree. one of the best online car review videos ive ever seen!