Audi R8 V10 Plus 2016 car
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Hope I can get a bit of assistance.
What appears to be a very nice car has come my way and tempted to give it a go as I can fund it and make ownership rather cheap.
Just wondered what they are actually like to live with, any common issues to be aware of and what options are must haves.
The car in question has £22k worth of spec. Its Black, on black, Jan 2016. 1 Owner thing.
Genuinely appreciate any advice or input from current or former owners.
Full list of options below.
Sport Plus Pack £3,500
Sound and Comfort Pack £3,450
LED headlights with Audi Laser Light and high-beam assist £3,000
Gloss Carbon engine bay trim £2,950
Extended Leather Package for Bucket seats £2,750
Alcantara headlining with stitched diamond design £2,400
20" '10-spoke Y design' forged alloy wheels in gloss Anthracite black £1,350
Contrast stitching £650
Driver Assistance Pack £650
Audi Phone Box £450
Garage door opener (Homelink) £250
Storage Package £250
Metallic paint £0
Mythos black, metallic £0
R8 Sport seats £0
Total Price of Optional Equipment £21,650
What appears to be a very nice car has come my way and tempted to give it a go as I can fund it and make ownership rather cheap.
Just wondered what they are actually like to live with, any common issues to be aware of and what options are must haves.
The car in question has £22k worth of spec. Its Black, on black, Jan 2016. 1 Owner thing.
Genuinely appreciate any advice or input from current or former owners.
Full list of options below.
Sport Plus Pack £3,500
Sound and Comfort Pack £3,450
LED headlights with Audi Laser Light and high-beam assist £3,000
Gloss Carbon engine bay trim £2,950
Extended Leather Package for Bucket seats £2,750
Alcantara headlining with stitched diamond design £2,400
20" '10-spoke Y design' forged alloy wheels in gloss Anthracite black £1,350
Contrast stitching £650
Driver Assistance Pack £650
Audi Phone Box £450
Garage door opener (Homelink) £250
Storage Package £250
Metallic paint £0
Mythos black, metallic £0
R8 Sport seats £0
Total Price of Optional Equipment £21,650
Well had a first drive last night.
I've been using a 2016 RS6 Performance for the past few months so not exactly in something slow but this R8 is just a whole different world.
Dare I say I am actually mildly scared of it
I have never owned anything mid engined before.
The noise is out of this world. Completely and utterly out of this world. Never had a V10 before so this is just hugely grin inducing. Wasn't able to spend a lot of time in the car as my heavily pregnant girlfriend was not feeling so great last night so felt a bit bad going out driving around pointlessly. Pregnant girlfriend, step dad to a 5 year old, baby on the way - buy an R8 right
I can't get comfortable in the car yet. My right knee hits the door card and I just cannot get adjusted to feel comfy in the car. I guess this is why normal people test drive this sort of thing rather than buy unseen isn't it.
Values do look steady, I am motortrade and have put next to no deposit into this car and its costing me sub £800 per month. I can safely run the car for a few months and get out of it with a break even or small profit as a minimum.
Went over a speed bump, car felt slightly pogo ish and I instantly felt assured thanks to Palmball that it was normal for the model '65 2016 car.
Laser lights at night - I expected them to be bright but again was completely blown away.
Will try and post some pics up today.
Thanks again for the input.
Palmball the car felt like it fluffed a gear change yesterday and threw up a warning saying drivetrain error restriction. It would then only select 2 and 4. I turned it off and on again and nothing. Audi warranty looks to be £2k give or take for a year so might get one bought. Ever had any issues.
I've been using a 2016 RS6 Performance for the past few months so not exactly in something slow but this R8 is just a whole different world.
Dare I say I am actually mildly scared of it
I have never owned anything mid engined before.The noise is out of this world. Completely and utterly out of this world. Never had a V10 before so this is just hugely grin inducing. Wasn't able to spend a lot of time in the car as my heavily pregnant girlfriend was not feeling so great last night so felt a bit bad going out driving around pointlessly. Pregnant girlfriend, step dad to a 5 year old, baby on the way - buy an R8 right
I can't get comfortable in the car yet. My right knee hits the door card and I just cannot get adjusted to feel comfy in the car. I guess this is why normal people test drive this sort of thing rather than buy unseen isn't it.
Values do look steady, I am motortrade and have put next to no deposit into this car and its costing me sub £800 per month. I can safely run the car for a few months and get out of it with a break even or small profit as a minimum.
Went over a speed bump, car felt slightly pogo ish and I instantly felt assured thanks to Palmball that it was normal for the model '65 2016 car.
Laser lights at night - I expected them to be bright but again was completely blown away.
Will try and post some pics up today.
Thanks again for the input.
Palmball the car felt like it fluffed a gear change yesterday and threw up a warning saying drivetrain error restriction. It would then only select 2 and 4. I turned it off and on again and nothing. Audi warranty looks to be £2k give or take for a year so might get one bought. Ever had any issues.
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