R8 Ordering

[JKBELISE]

Has anyone else ordered theirs yet ?

[ianrudge]

I did about a month a go

[JKBELISE]

What spec have you gone for and did you go manual or r-tronic ?

[ianrudge]

They only ask for your spec when you are nearing the top of the list.

Its going to be a while yet.....

[JKBELISE]

I think I am pretty near the top of the queue - my spec was sigend and sent to Audi last week -- comes with a great hard back numbered book in a box !!

[audijohn]

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

[Donut]

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

That isn't going to happen. Not in 12 months.

[Fittster]

When will the first customers get their cars?

[bradders]

Heads up to anyone planning to order an R8.

I've just cancelled my order with Leeds Audi, and had my deposit refunded (received today).

If anyone wishes to get a place high on the list, make your move now.

Thanks, Mark.

[Donut]

Fittster said:

When will the first customers get their cars?

June next year mate.

[Fittster]

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

Do you mean 12 months from today or 12 months from the launch date?

[Contigo]

Donut said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

That isn't going to happen. Not in 12 months.

Wouldn't be surprised.


If you look at the M6 which lists at 80k, a year on with low mileage you can bag a 60k example.

I don't want this to turn into a "let's speculate about R8 depreciation" thread, but Donut has a point.

Enjoy the R8 mate!

[Donut]

Contigo said:

Donut said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

That isn't going to happen. Not in 12 months.

Wouldn't be surprised.


If you look at the M6 which lists at 80k, a year on with low mileage you can bag a 60k example.

I don't want this to turn into a "let's speculate about R8 depreciation" thread, but Donut has a point.

Enjoy the R8 mate!

The R8 is different to the M6, the M6 is a faster 6 series and also has a better value for money brother aka M5 which has more seats and much better reveiws and will save you 20K.

The R8 is a new model not a faster version of an already on sale model. With the orders already in place and alocation available lead times will be long, hence pushing people to pay overs, whilst that continues depreciation will be almost nil, how long it will continue for is anyone guess!!

I will enjoy the R8 thanks doubt my boss will let me take it home though ......

Unless there is rapid promotion ahead for me

[audijohn]

Fittster said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

Do you mean 12 months from today or 12 months from the launch date?

12 months from release of the cars, they are grosely over-priced and this will reflect in sales, remember the waiting lists are all created by dealerships specing up demos, you see there will be plent to go round.

[chrisw.]

audijohn said:

Fittster said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

Do you mean 12 months from today or 12 months from the launch date?

12 months from release of the cars, they are grosely over-priced and this will reflect in sales, remember the waiting lists are all created by dealerships specing up demos, you see there will be plent to go round.

You seem very bearish on the R8.

With what evidence ?

[Donut]

audijohn said:

Fittster said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

Do you mean 12 months from today or 12 months from the launch date?

12 months from release of the cars, they are grosely over-priced and this will reflect in sales, remember the waiting lists are all created by dealerships specing up demos, you see there will be plent to go round.

How many demo's do you think we'll have!

[insurance_jon]

there is a UK allocation for a total of 100 cars. 500 brochures have been sent to interested parties. mine was number 10 out of 500, also ordered mine last week.

[audijohn]

Donut said:

audijohn said:

Fittster said:

audijohn said:

Hang back and get 20K discount in 12 months time.

Do you mean 12 months from today or 12 months from the launch date?

12 months from release of the cars, they are grosely over-priced and this will reflect in sales, remember the waiting lists are all created by dealerships specing up demos, you see there will be plent to go round.

How many demo's do you think we'll have!

I dont think you will have many but judging by the options price list you wont have many buyer either, have you speced one up? NO thought not, go spec one up and see what you've got pay, nearer £95K!!!!!! yep for an audi now that is laughable.

[audijohn]

Have a read of this thread and then make up your minds
www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1022930/an/0/page/0#1022930

[ec2]

insurance_jon said:

there is a UK allocation for a total of 100 cars. 500 brochures have been sent to interested parties. mine was number 10 out of 500, also ordered mine last week.

Is that 100 cars for 07? Any news on how many for 08, when the V10 is due and when the convertible is due?

Thanks