Audi r8 Spyder
Discussion
barriejames said:
... if anyone sees for sale a Red 5.2 Sypder Facelift R8 or a possible Manual Red 5.2 earlier car (not Romans St Albans one) and not R Tronic you give me a heads up
Can i ask why not R Tronic? If you haven't tried it give it a go (in manual mode) before discounting. It takes a little getting used to - which I think is why journalists have slated it, because they get so little time with a car - but I love it. Suits the R8 too, being just a bit more engaging than the S Tronic.NewNameNeeded said:
Can i ask why not R Tronic? If you haven't tried it give it a go (in manual mode) before discounting. It takes a little getting used to - which I think is why journalists have slated it, because they get so little time with a car - but I love it. Suits the R8 too, being just a bit more engaging than the S Tronic.
Only based on what I have read and seen really. The salesman at Audi said he shouldn't say this" but R Tronic is awful" and he had one for sale! he went on to say he was delivering a car to a customer (R Tronic) and drove it back into the workshop because he thought it had a gearbox fault, The technician said they are all like that. Not that I care much for what he told me but I could not live with a clunky slightly delayed gear change when for a few shillings more you can get a silky smooth shifting boxbarriejames said:
Only based on what I have read and seen really. The salesman at Audi said he shouldn't say this" but R Tronic is awful" and he had one for sale! he went on to say he was delivering a car to a customer (R Tronic) and drove it back into the workshop because he thought it had a gearbox fault, The technician said they are all like that. Not that I care much for what he told me but I could not live with a clunky slightly delayed gear change when for a few shillings more you can get a silky smooth shifting box
In auto it is a bit jerky, as you need to lift off the accelerator when changing gears, and in auto you can't always precisely judge when that is. It's more forgivable when on a spirited drive, far less so crawling alone on a commute. But in manual it's smooth. They are perhaps an acquired taste, but I'd certainly recommend you try one. I did, just to discount them and continue my search for a manual ... and ended up buying the car because I loved it.I have been following this thread with interest because i partly am considering selling my 360 and Boxster and just having one good Sunday car.
I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
Roof down said:
I have been following this thread with interest because i partly am considering selling my 360 and Boxster and just having one good Sunday car.
I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
What 360 have you f1 or manual coupe or sypder? I considered a 360 but seems very dated almost a classic compared to a facelift r8. I don't think anyone has mentioned them not being reliable on this thread? Or expensive to repair? Yes they wall fall in price but they have levelled right now at the bottom end and holding mid 50s min for a 5.2 Spyder so you wont lose everything. The are about 100 for sale at present (spyders and around 60 360s so not loads. And if you want a certain spec etc be prepared to wait and wait. In short I have seen nothing in this thread has put me off buying an R8 and will do so as soon as I can get the right car at the right priceI had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
Roof down said:
I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price,
Spent a lot of time researching R8 before buying and would say they are very reliable, cheap to maintain relative to Ferarri/Lamborghini etc.And the older cars at 40-50k have held that level for several years.
I'm not sure there's anything in this thread that should put you off trying one. The ropey example doesnt reflect the general quality of the cars out there.
NewNameNeeded said:
Spent a lot of time researching R8 before buying and would say they are very reliable, cheap to maintain relative to Ferarri/Lamborghini etc.
And the older cars at 40-50k have held that level for several years.
I'm not sure there's anything in this thread that should put you off trying one. The ropey example doesnt reflect the general quality of the cars out there.
What he said + 1And the older cars at 40-50k have held that level for several years.
I'm not sure there's anything in this thread that should put you off trying one. The ropey example doesnt reflect the general quality of the cars out there.
NewNameNeeded said:
In auto it is a bit jerky, as you need to lift off the accelerator when changing gears, and in auto you can't always precisely judge when that is. It's more forgivable when on a spirited drive, far less so crawling alone on a commute. But in manual it's smooth. They are perhaps an acquired taste, but I'd certainly recommend you try one. I did, just to discount them and continue my search for a manual ... and ended up buying the car because I loved it.
what you've just described is exactly how lambo's e-gear mis/behaves toohonestly, after quite a bit of practice, it becomes one of the best features of the car
interestingly, the lambo hardware comes from the same supplier as ferrari, but i've yet to see f1 criticised by the press in the way that e-gear is
barriejames said:
NewNameNeeded said:
Spent a lot of time researching R8 before buying and would say they are very reliable, cheap to maintain relative to Ferarri/Lamborghini etc.
And the older cars at 40-50k have held that level for several years.
I'm not sure there's anything in this thread that should put you off trying one. The ropey example doesnt reflect the general quality of the cars out there.
What he said + 1And the older cars at 40-50k have held that level for several years.
I'm not sure there's anything in this thread that should put you off trying one. The ropey example doesnt reflect the general quality of the cars out there.
Roof down said:
I have been following this thread with interest because i partly am considering selling my 360 and Boxster and just having one good Sunday car.
I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
i'm doing exactly that, sold my M4 (ouch) and i think the 430 is finally sold... the issue you'll have is selling your 360, if like me you want/need to hold out for a respectable price (i.e. not a trade bid) then it might take a while to sell, mines been up for almost 14 months! the right R8s at the right money do sell, theres clearly a lot of dogs out there... at this level buyers want a proper warranty, with non main dealers offering car without proper warranties at more than main dealers (it seems) then theres no wonder they don't sell... and don't get me started on private sellers!I had considered a R8, but this thread has put me off because it seems they are very expensive to repair, and unreliable, not especially quick to sell, which leads me to assume that they are going to fall in price, there also seems a great many for sale.
It seems much the same as the Ferrari California, desirability wise, I would go certainly for the latest model with the latest gearbox if I were to make the jump. I would be interested in people’s views on my take on this, ie should I sell my Ferrari for one, not wishing to hijack your thread here OP
www.sytner.co.uk/car-search/8001355-audi-r8/
Been talking to West London Audi today on this car. Its more than I wanted to pay for one but looks a minter with low miles long story short it's not red it has super low miles and the bits I want. All I have managed to get is 1k off screen price not sure if this is worth pursuing or simply wait until first few months of 2018 when its cold miserable!! It is however the best priced R8 Spyder if you compare mileage spec and year available at present from trade
Been talking to West London Audi today on this car. Its more than I wanted to pay for one but looks a minter with low miles long story short it's not red it has super low miles and the bits I want. All I have managed to get is 1k off screen price not sure if this is worth pursuing or simply wait until first few months of 2018 when its cold miserable!! It is however the best priced R8 Spyder if you compare mileage spec and year available at present from trade
I always thought they were very reliable, I just picked up a couple of comments and maybe incorrectly read , expensive to repair and the one reply saying a car for sale needed 7k worth of work doing. I also read that clutches don’t last very long.
My 360 is Manual and very very good, as is my Boxster S , just started to really fall for the more modern lines and feel of the R8, I didn’t used to much care for them, I would like a red one as I think it really suits the design, maybe the latest double clutch, PDK type gearbox also.
My 360 is Manual and very very good, as is my Boxster S , just started to really fall for the more modern lines and feel of the R8, I didn’t used to much care for them, I would like a red one as I think it really suits the design, maybe the latest double clutch, PDK type gearbox also.
I always thought they were very reliable, I just picked up a couple of comments and maybe incorrectly read , expensive to repair and the one reply saying a car for sale needed 7k worth of work doing. I also read that clutches don’t last very long.
My 360 is Manual and very very good, as is my Boxster S , just started to really fall for the more modern lines and feel of the R8, I didn’t used to much care for them, I would like a red one as I think it really suits the design, maybe the latest double clutch, PDK type gearbox also.
My 360 is Manual and very very good, as is my Boxster S , just started to really fall for the more modern lines and feel of the R8, I didn’t used to much care for them, I would like a red one as I think it really suits the design, maybe the latest double clutch, PDK type gearbox also.
andrew said:
NewNameNeeded said:
In auto it is a bit jerky, as you need to lift off the accelerator when changing gears, and in auto you can't always precisely judge when that is. It's more forgivable when on a spirited drive, far less so crawling alone on a commute. But in manual it's smooth. They are perhaps an acquired taste, but I'd certainly recommend you try one. I did, just to discount them and continue my search for a manual ... and ended up buying the car because I loved it.
what you've just described is exactly how lambo's e-gear mis/behaves toohonestly, after quite a bit of practice, it becomes one of the best features of the car
interestingly, the lambo hardware comes from the same supplier as ferrari, but i've yet to see f1 criticised by the press in the way that e-gear is
barriejames said:
www.sytner.co.uk/car-search/8001355-audi-r8/
Been talking to West London Audi today on this car. Its more than I wanted to pay for one but looks a minter with low miles long story short it's not red it has super low miles and the bits I want. All I have managed to get is 1k off screen price not sure if this is worth pursuing or simply wait until first few months of 2018 when its cold miserable!! It is however the best priced R8 Spyder if you compare mileage spec and year available at present from trade
This looks like an awful lot of car for the money, is S Tronic the PDK TYPE GEARBOXBeen talking to West London Audi today on this car. Its more than I wanted to pay for one but looks a minter with low miles long story short it's not red it has super low miles and the bits I want. All I have managed to get is 1k off screen price not sure if this is worth pursuing or simply wait until first few months of 2018 when its cold miserable!! It is however the best priced R8 Spyder if you compare mileage spec and year available at present from trade
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