Considering an R8 V10 (used)

[mdianuk]

Whilst considering options for a supercar that may also be a sound purchase, and by that I mean hopefully won't lose money and might actually make some, the R8 V10 continually crops up and wasn't one I considered previously.

At around £60-70k for a ~2010 model, would owners and Audi enthusiasts alike suggest this might be the bottom price now, or would the V8 make a more viable option?

No-one likes taking prices really, but equally, most like to think they make shrewd purchases, so would welcome opinion.

It would have to be manual, but I gather that is the option to have. Any other options, colours etc that you'd consider a must?

[mdianuk]

Thanks for the replies so far guys, I've emailed you for the brochure, really appreciate that.

The link you sent is for an absolutely fantastic car, close to me too, but sadly I'd want a manual and I couldn't live with the brown interior, though it does actually look rather nice.

Is the extended warranty from Audi worth it? I believe they charge around £1,800 per year! Also, was there a crucial run-in service that had to be carried out, or just Audi's standard 20,000 miles or 2 years.

[mdianuk]

akadk said:

if you are close, welcome to come by and i'll take you out for a spin.

The R-Tronic is fine, I've had both manual and R-Tronic V10's

Very kind of you, where are you based (roughly!)

[mdianuk]

Just to be clear, reverting back to my original post, I'd prefer manual from a personal point of view, and what I believe will be more desirable from a residual value stand point; I don't doubt it is excellent.

[mdianuk]

I would be too, if it wasn't for the brown interior (not my thing), but does look lovely and maybe the interior is amazing in real life.

[mdianuk]

Dr G said:

Easy to turn your nose up at the idea of brown but looks fantastic when you see it.

That would imply snobbery and looking down on brown interior, but that isn't the case, it is as equal as any other colour, just not my personal taste. I'm sure it is great though, and had it have been a manual (again, personal taste) I'd go have a look in the flesh.