R8 v8 coupe vs 991-

[HokumPokum]

yes and the XX% discount off pre-reg examples is icing on the cake.

[tjlees]

molar explorer said:

thanks, Ive heard ford fiesta's are nice. Perhaps one of those would suffice!!

Got a Tdci one of those as well ... Errr not quite in the same league as R8 or 991 though. It does 60mpg that about it in the man maths steaks. 991 is a game changer in IMHO.

Every four years, I have the same dilemma over choosing my special weekend car. Test drives never give the whole story. The last two occasions have resulted in me hiring, borrowing etc the cars on my top five list for a day each (250 miles) over a week. On paper the Aston Martin is always where my heart is until I've driven them, got the family to prod and poke them etc. The 997.1 missed out the first time because of the tiptronic but the 997.2 with Pdk was easily the best for me. The practicality means I do use it most weekends and can put two bikes on the roof for shiny ride in the country.

[Martian O]

tjlees said:

......man maths steaks.....

Going to a BBQ?

Edited by Martian O on Saturday 29th September 14:27

[christer]

F430

[christer]

Martian O said:

Lmao

[molar explorer]

Well its all over. New titanium grey r8 v8 special edition arriving on Tuesday. Having now had a cayman s and 2 911's it was time for a change. The 991 is a truly fantastic car and if i was going to use my car as a daily driver it would have had no competition what so ever. The R8 is totally impractical, but im not using it to go to Europe, or take the family away in, so that really didnt play a part in my decision. Ferrari/lambo repair bills scare me too much to go down that route. All of this, coupled with an excellent discount and a pleasurable buying experience made my mind up. Still according to my wife, it will only last 6 months "like the last one you bought" so i can always head back to Dick lovetts and poke around the 991 again. Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated.

[Martian O]

molar explorer said:

....im not using it to go to Europe...

Congratulations on your purchase. You must take it to Europe and exercise it on a derestricted autobahn, it's mandatory!

Edited by Martian O on Sunday 30th September 00:18

[tjlees]

Martian O said:

tjlees said:

......man maths steaks.....

Going to a BBQ?

Edited by Martian O on Saturday 29th September 14:27

yep drunk in charge of an iPad ... Again!

[tjlees]

molar explorer said:

Well its all over. New titanium grey r8 v8 special edition arriving on Tuesday. Having now had a cayman s and 2 911's it was time for a change. The 991 is a truly fantastic car and if i was going to use my car as a daily driver it would have had no competition what so ever. The R8 is totally impractical, but im not using it to go to Europe, or take the family away in, so that really didnt play a part in my decision. Ferrari/lambo repair bills scare me too much to go down that route. All of this, coupled with an excellent discount and a pleasurable buying experience made my mind up. Still according to my wife, it will only last 6 months "like the last one you bought" so i can always head back to Dick lovetts and poke around the 991 again. Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated.

It's a very special car Enjoy! .... In 6 months time the 991 GT3 comes out

[DMC2]

You won't regret it. Fabulous cars, I loved both my V8 and V10 R8s.

[icebite78]

Well done that man..you will love the sound of that v8 screaming up to 8250 rpm hmmm ..i love mine always an event,proper mid engined v8 supercar with amazing handling than you CAN use everyday without being nervous of running costs and the added comfort of total reliability..no inherent engine problems here!

enjoy!

[HokumPokum]

molar explorer said:

Well its all over. New titanium grey r8 v8 special edition arriving on Tuesday. Having now had a cayman s and 2 911's it was time for a change. The 991 is a truly fantastic car and if i was going to use my car as a daily driver it would have had no competition what so ever. The R8 is totally impractical, but im not using it to go to Europe, or take the family away in, so that really didnt play a part in my decision. Ferrari/lambo repair bills scare me too much to go down that route. All of this, coupled with an excellent discount and a pleasurable buying experience made my mind up. Still according to my wife, it will only last 6 months "like the last one you bought" so i can always head back to Dick lovetts and poke around the 991 again. Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated.

is it a pre-reg or a reg car at dealer?

[franki68]

molar explorer said:

Well its all over. New titanium grey r8 v8 special edition arriving on Tuesday. Having now had a cayman s and 2 911's it was time for a change. The 991 is a truly fantastic car and if i was going to use my car as a daily driver it would have had no competition what so ever. The R8 is totally impractical, but im not using it to go to Europe, or take the family away in, so that really didnt play a part in my decision. Ferrari/lambo repair bills scare me too much to go down that route. All of this, coupled with an excellent discount and a pleasurable buying experience made my mind up. Still according to my wife, it will only last 6 months "like the last one you bought" so i can always head back to Dick lovetts and poke around the 991 again. Thanks for all the advice. Much appreciated.

I would disagree with totally Impractical,I used one every day for 3 years,but good call anyway ...especially of manual.

[molar explorer]

Hokum, it's not a pre reg, but a car Audi uk had in stock. Can't wait for it to arrive. 997 off to Cameron sports cars tomorrow. Will be sad to see it go but I'm sure the sight of the r8 on the drive will make up for that!!

[Martian O]

icebite78 said:

........no inherent engine problems here!.....

Maybe just coking up issues!

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/33635...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/33462...

[icebite78]

Martian O said:

Maybe just coking up issues!

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/33635...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/33462...

Yes but nothing a good hoon would'nt fix eh! Top marks for trying though.

[rosino]

Totally impracticability can be perfect excuse to leave the other half at home whilst going on a hardcore 5 days return Alps trip solo or in good convoy ;-)

[DMC2]

Great choice, you won't regret it. Truly amazing cars. I find the whole 'they aren't good to drive' stuff nonsense, incredible machines.

I disagree with impracticality as well. I used both of mine all year round.

[Dblue]

DMC2 said:

Great choice, you won't regret it. Truly amazing cars. I find the whole 'they aren't good to drive' stuff nonsense, incredible machines.

I disagree with impracticality as well. I used both of mine all year round.

There's some real ignorance demonstrated here I'm afraid. It's quite true to say most fast Audis have lacked real driver appeal. Fast, beautifully made and good to look at certainly but not involving drivers tools. The B7 RS4 apart, the rest are a bit leaden. The R8 has NEVER been like that. A proper bespoke aluminium space frame developed for the car, all weight concentrated within the wheelbase and mounted low. Its one of the greats.
Compared to a 997 (Not so much a 991) its a bit wide and it doesn't have the space of a 911 but it looks like a proper exotic rather than a Boxster.

[SFO]

molar explorer said:

coupled with an excellent discount

how excellent?