Audi r8 Spyder

[barriejames]

Hi All

I am considering buying an R8 v10 Spyder 2010 manual with 27k miles. It is from a non audi dealer and I simply don't trust any indy's with the warranty they provide as the facilities they have seem to be a bloke in a lock up. Anyhow my questions to the group as I know little about these are

1 Would most be happy to but from a dealer without getting their own check done?

2 Is 65k way over priced for a 2010 v10 27k mile spider. For me I only want it in one colour and manual so it means a total of 1 on the market!! And if anyone knows this particular car at Romans St Albans please let me know.

Thanks in advance

Edited by barriejames on Saturday 18th November 22:52

Edited by barriejames on Saturday 18th November 22:56

[barriejames]

Yeah I know they are tough to come by and for me black or white does not cut it. So still a PPI recommended? Not spent this amount in a single hit before especially on a seven year old car so trying to get it right from the off to avoid dramas further down the line. They claim to do a 500 pounds inspection but I cant see the point as it cannot be independant

[barriejames]

Well I sold a 911 a few years back and the buyer paid 350 for a ppi and when I say the inspection was thorough it was very detailed and I thought then I will definitely do the same when spending serious money as me I wouldn't really know much other than paint finish and panel gaps and usual worn interior items.

[barriejames]

Interesting replies as an update called the sales guy 4 times and emailed each time he said he would get back to me and as yet Nothing!! So what happens when you report a repair under warranty i wonder if they aint interested in even selling the car!!

[barriejames]

Interesting I wonder if the long sales time indicates a poor car or no one wanting to stump up 60k plus on a 7 year old car? I agree on the warranty too from a small dealer I mean who would they use to work on a complex car not an Audi trained technician I'm guessing

[barriejames]

Good sound advice my only issue is I have limited tastes so only manual and only v10 in red so the field is super narrow as in 1 car at present available but I won't buy it if it's a lemon at any cost

[barriejames]

Yeah i just called again and explained the situation!! I've been treated better when buying a pub meal I could buy a house up north for this dosh!! Lets hope its just coincidence as to be fair I've offered a little lower than screen price but not much and if I can't get a little I will likely pass and continue to wait or buy another make etc

[barriejames]

Hi no blades it's a spyder but yes reds seem hard to find in manual

[barriejames]

Thanks for that July is interesting they have refused to budge in price as it started at 68k

[barriejames]

Wise words and to be honest I was looking for 1k off screen price which I think is fair so I will walk as for me there has to be give and take not all take even an Audi dealer would not increase on this Mark up

[barriejames]

Wise words and to be honest I was looking for 1k off screen price which I think is fair so I will walk as for me there has to be give and take not all take even an Audi dealer would not increase on this Mark up

[barriejames]

Durzel said:

Are you not thinking of Romans International in Surrey?

Yes that's a different Romans dearer stock etc I would not compare the two

[barriejames]

The r tonic never driven one but reviews are not the best for them and on that basis I am going manual only

[barriejames]

Nano2nd said:

68k is almost main dealer s tronic money, reading sold a 2013 s tronic with 15k miles for £69.xK the other week, they steadily discounted it from almost 70k, i've noticed most main dealers knocking a few grand off every few weeks, the black one at leicester has come down 5k.

so far the manual cars haven't attracted a premium (unlike Ferrari's), however most manual cars outside the main dealer network are not moving, so their reluctance to discount is pricing them out of the market IMO, and don't get me started on the private sellers! there was a blue v10 s tronic up for more than main dealer cars with lower mileage.... it didn't sell. Buyers market IMO

I agree about the pricing I do think the v 10 manual wont drop a whole lot more now though

Hi I have not seen an s tronic v 10 for even close to that sort of money only the smaller v8s I would have a v10 s tronic but fear that is nudging 80k and where do you stop it is 65k not 68k I hope I didn't make a mistake in my original post

[barriejames]

Great response I have just seen a 2013 s tronic at Audi West London ibis white 5.2 for 67 k so I stand corrected they are slipping a bit. I guess I just need to decide if a manual is the way to go as I read s tronic are massive improvement over r tronic I think a face lift s tronic 3 years newer with lower miles for less than 3 k more needs serious thought especially as the dealer is playing hardball on the price which started high.

[barriejames]

200Plus Club said:

That might be the same one i saw if it's got carbon engine bay covers? Looked sweet.
TH boler are all SOR as far as I know. Simon Abbott retails a few nice cars but was typical dealer responsive when I emailed them for a bit of info, not interested really.

Could be here's the spec no pics yet Navigation system,19" 5-arm double-spoke titanium alloy wheels,Carbon sigma inlays,Audi parking system advanced,Cruise control,Exterior mirrors electric & heated,Carbon exterior mirror trims

[barriejames]

Thanks all after all that I just pulled the trigger on an s tronic 2013 facelift spyder in ibid for 67k v10 with quilted leather 20k miles direct from Audi West London
it's the best value s tronic v 10 I've seen to date so just went for it

[barriejames]

Hi all thanks I didn't mess about trying to save a few quid plus they were fair with my part ex so went for it as not many spyder s tronic facelifts 5.2 under 70k to be had so in the end a main dealer beat the smaller guys and guess what customer service has been spot in already

[barriejames]

Many thanks all I have posted the video link. Big step for me spending this sort of money on a car but hey ho! https://youtu.be/gxNHxgbQcyM

Although I wished they would shut the windows in the rain!!

Edited by barriejames on Tuesday 21st November 13:37

[barriejames]

[quote=Durzel]Reading the update made me chuckle.

"It must be manual and it must be red"

*buys S-tronic Ibis White R8*

Enjoy in good health.[/quyep ote] yep i strayed from the path that choice was based on gen 1 as i never thought i could get s tronic facelift from main dealer at similar money so white is cool with me!! I see your point though does seem a quick turnaround