Stradman 2017: Paying his life savings to buy a Audi R8. Stradman 2020: Just casually looking to buy a Bugatti. Congrats man! You have achieved success!! Dreams do come true!!
Strad: Will you do $66,000? Salesman: No... This kids the worst negotiator... You should have started a 65,000 he'd prob come back with no so you go $66,000 and then say that's all you got so you seem despite...so on so fourth... Lesson of this story is DONT TAKE "NO" FOR A ANSWER! cmon strad...
Yup, when i was 19, i bought my car in cash like that to and same shit happened to me. Learned my lesson, you hold the cash, you make the decisions. They don't want to hold on to those cars. I bet if he said ill give you 62k or im out, they would prob have done that too lmfao.
Will you take 66? No... Ok i have 66......No. What will you take?. 69k. Ok i have 66 and a plane ticket home. I can refund it and give you 66,500. They would of caved...
Yep, the game of negotiation is being prepared to walk away from the table. Make an offer and if it's not accepted tell him you will keep the offer live for two hours or the money goes back in the bank.
Totally agree. I would av started the bid off at 65k An probly would av then walked away with 1-2k cash and the r8 but either way atleast he has it now so good luck to him 👍
Never take "No" for an answer and never tell them at the beginning the most you will offer because that's what they are wanting the most they can get out of you. That car didn't cost them 69K they probably made 10K off of you. They definitely could have taken 66 or 67 for it they won't want too but they would if you threatened to walk away. I got about 4 K off asking price when I bought my last car and that's after I threatened to walk away it's amazing what they'll accept when YOU won't go any higher they are the ones who need to sell the car more than you need to buy it.
Absolutely makes no sense at all to offer 66000 upfront ! You are signaling drool. Start at no higher than 60 and be prepared to walk away and mean it. Never fall in love and THEN negotiate. Lol.
That dealer does not negotiate. Shopped there a few times and my first time I walked out. They followed up but still didn’t negotiate. A week went buy and the car I wanted sold. They got another xjr in and I ended up getting it later. They rarely budge but the cars they sell are spotless. Their clientele is so large they could care less if you walk.
Cell Phones ,yeah he should have told the sales man to make the offer to the sales manager, doesn't understand it's all a game, and the extra cash probably went right in the sales man's pocket
Wait. So he carries around $68,000 in cash and starts the negotiation at $66,000? What was the point of the cash if the negotiating power was gone after the first offer?
not really.. 99% of people refinance the second they get out of the dealership(if theyre smart) lol. i remember when i bought my first car, i asked him, if he dropped the price of it down 5k, and raised my %'age, would that be okay and he looked at me kinda dumb but he said sure! gave me a 7% interest rate... i left that day with car, and the next day i went to my credit union and refinanced for a 4.8% lol. (used car)
Or a Lotus. Hell theres tons of nicer cars for under 60k. Could've had money left over to customize something else. Thats just me though. I love R8s but that was kinda a bad deal. Would've only paid 60k max.
You need to think about your negotiation technique. Too fast to counter when you got shut down at 66K. You had 68K in a backpack... you needed to show it and then walk it out of the showroom, then let him explain to his boss how he let you walk away. When you get the call, then YOU control the deal. Negotiation means nothing if you are not prepared to walk away from a deal and not look back.
Thing is he probably didn't want to wait so long to get the car because 1. He needs to upload something 2. He can't spend that much time in Texas I'm pretty sure.
B Mcl **Unsure if he’s selling his Gallardo or not** Really really pointless when he owns a 2006 Gallardo that sounds better and only has 22bhp less, unless he gets 2013 V10 Plus with the S Tronic gearbox but that would cost a lot more than this 2008 V8.
@ that price, might well go 458. but from there, might well wait a bit 'cause youre close to Aventador or 720S. so, under $75K, it's used R8 V8 or BMW i8 or maybe F430 or Bentley GT Sport..you could have two of those for the price of one v10 you drive one, you let your current main girl drive the other, to feel Kardashian & make 'friends' jealous, you reap those rewards every night they come back
I have a feeling he got an automatic because he's in the process of beginning his exotic car rental company. It's easier for clients to drive an auto, which would prompt the need for it over a manual. It would also explain why he purchased it outright, instead of financing it (unless he got approved for a loan that big). I don't think insurance would cover a business lean like that.
Disclaimer for younger impressionable viewers out there: Don’t drop 68 grand cash on a depreciating asset if you can avoid it. Even if your cash flow is quite positive, a smart move is to keep as much as you can to have available for investments, savings, opportunities etc. In reality, the R8 is an investment for The Stradman as it will bring viewers to his channel and make him money. Just something to keep in mind.
TheStradman Na you just gave in to the No. You should have first showed them the cash and then gave them your number and told them well you call me if you change your mind and walked out .
These guys are right. You screwed yourself in so many different ways, the most glaring of which was your childlike over enthusiasm for the car in front of the seller
Now we only know what you showed us. It just looked like you played you aces to soon. I would have offered less...walked away..let them come talk to you. Come up a little and then maybe tell them cash Now also we do not know your plan yet
You either just proved Cash is "NOT" King, or your just a really bad Negotiator. You should've started at 60k Cash out the door right now. They always say NO they are already at there low end. It's amazing when you start heading out the door and they stop you and say what about 64k Cash..... SMH at this holding that much cash for that many days.
He's right, dude. You went in totally weak. That fucking POS ride was going to sit there for months and months. You have the power. Not them. But your starting point for negotiation was seriously laughable.
i would be pissed off if some guy came into my place stunting and trying to pay cash in $1 dollar notes!! and then try and make me count them all. use a card, pleb.
I trust your judgement on the automatic. But why not a V10. I have seen plenty of great V10 R8s for sale in Texas near where you were with the same or less miles for same or less cost. Why the V8 TheStradman?????
A V8 is cheaper to maintain than a V10 because V8 parts don't have the Lambo tax, not to mention the savings on fuel and insurance as compared to the V10
You can’t get a V10 for the same or less cost than a V8. If that were the case, then I am certain he would have bought one. The same year and mileage V10 cars would be about $10k to $15k more.
Personally for that price range you could've gotten a Viper ACR, my uncle has one and man that transmission is smooth and that V10 is beautiful sounding. Not many people have them.
Just because they say no way doesn't mean they won't do it. I had a dealer say no way on and told me he would only sell it for $24k. And the end of the day bought it for $19k out the door on the new car after talking with the manager.
Congrats on the purchase. I think you came to in way too high. I would have said 60k to start. If he said no, then tell him to get the manager. If the manager said “No”, then I would have walked. Dealerships like that, that sell used stuff and try to squeeze every penny from you because they think that their cars are rare, are scumbags.
The 6th gen camaro ss has 455hp that is more hp than the audi R8, cheaper than the audi R8 and newer than the audi R8 , and its only about 35-45K . The audi R8 only has 420hp . You should have just gotten a 6th gen camaro Zl1 that has 650 hp or a Hellcat that has 707 hp . They are both newer, faster , better looking , and they are only about 60-70k
Again wrong. More power =/= better performance. Straight line speed is completely irrelevant if it goes round corners like a hippo wearing rollerskates..like every big american V8 car using archaic suspension.
Depends. Audi, in general, is a super high-quality car brand. The Lambo might be faster, but when it comes to actual comfort, safety and driving it conveniently the Audi is superior. The R8, in particular, is a PHENOMENAL car. Its super fast, it's beautiful, but its super comfy, safe, feels high quality while not being over the top as the Lambo might be when driving the streets. For me, it's the better pick overall.
yea it is a downgrade but I personally think the R8 has a better design, but that's just my opinion, Lamborghini designs are kinda boring imo since almost every model has almost the same design
So it’s pretty obvious that he’s either doing some type of transmission swap project or the car just isn’t his...I mean it’s an automatic R8 for god sakes yuck 🤢
What I don’t understand is that, from the start of this guy’s videos’-he has lived in an apartment the entire time and made at least $375,000 off of his RUclips videos, and drives mostly everywhere. I am not necessarily going to assume, but why would you spend $68K on an old R8, and you’re still living in an apartment? For $68K, you can literally purchase a small house, build a 5-6 car garage and also, purchase several acres. Not sure if this car is like your first flip to sell or something, but dude, if this is for you to enjoy personally, you should buy a house before a car. I think that makes a lot of sense. It makes sense to have a home first, honestly.
YOUNG 'N GRATEFUL Are you really that shallow and dumb?? You really think he would get this many subscribers by buying house and white picket fence and cutting grass on weekends???? Damn boy...get out of your yard....
Not necessarily. Personally when I sell a vehicle the price I list is the price I expect. It is already the lowest I’m willing to take. If people walk away oh well. If it sits a few months oh well. On the flip side if someone buys a vehicle from me it is in perfect mechanical condition. It could be driven anywhere in town or cross country. Sure someone could walk away and find the same car cheaper but they will not have all the maintenance records or other proof of work performed.
Buying a car in Texas! You need to emulate Richard Rawlings! Rub your beard and hair alot. Say golly I can't pay that! mmmmmmmm how about 67.500 ? Then woooooo get you some of that !😄
Even the salesman was like no I got it bud you have the money in your backpack I don’t need to see it but the douche still had to pull it out to show everyone.
its a testament to how truly geeky he is, not a wolf, nor shark whatsover, yet we watch, which pays for his lifestyle. in this IT era, the geeks rule. the wolves, sharks, bulls, bears, etc. are looking to geeks and algorithms for progression. im somewhere in the middle, part geek, now part former black-market wolf, trying to find my way, mix the wolf code w/ the geek platforms.
As soon as you left the dealership, IRS and the Treasury Department are haunting you to see where you got the money and WHY you didn't give a Cashier's Check!
Wow, 🤦🏽♂️ Next time take me to negotiate. Wow, y’all suck at dealing. The presentation of the cash was a bust. 64k - 65k would have been the deal! So on good video and nice next beast! 👍🏽👍🏽
How do we really know he paid 68k? He could have paid less OR paid 68 inclusive of fees and taxes, so in effect it's a decent price. And finally, the price is worth Whatever the buyer is willing to pay. Everybody is full of BS; if u were the seller wouldn't u want a lower price for your product, ?!?!?
sometimes people forget about sales tax and title/doc fees...sales tax on 66k would turn into 70k. so 66 out the door is actually paying 62k for it. guess it all depends on the dealer mark up. I work in car sales and most of the times we make our money when we acquire a vehicle.
after watching james for 5-6 years this will always remain my favorite video he’s ever made
Who's watching this after he Sold the Audi R8?
M1keAng3l 01 me
He just posted today that the R8 is sold!
Lol, yep, just watched the delivery on Zander 13's channel, had to go back and check this out
Me
Lmfao
Doesn’t The Stradman kinda look like murr from Impractical Jokers
Bro die Haha !! He does !!
I thought I was the only one that thought this lol
Lmfao yes yes yes
he definitely looks like a joker.
YES!!!😂
“That’s so sick” about the Ford gt. Now he owns one 😂
And now he doesn't again lol
And he sold it
@@maktoum.8578 that's what I meant
@@damonwalsh1467 He sold the Ford GT and some other cars and bought a Bugatti Veyron.
yeah
Stradman 2017: Paying his life savings to buy a Audi R8.
Stradman 2020: Just casually looking to buy a Bugatti.
Congrats man! You have achieved success!! Dreams do come true!!
he got the bugatti
@@ethanbarry4954 ik, i watched the video 2 minutes after he uploaded it...
yes they do
No just casually buying lambos gtrXD
@@alexanderiii4697 lol
"Would you take $66k?....(no)" Ponders for 3 seconds...."would you take $68k?" Savage negotiating skills there bro...
Typical IDIOT
BleedBlue21 This guy (you) gets it! You say I got 65k cash.....No, ok I'm walking....
That guy was pretty firm. I think alot of negotiating is about how eager you are to sell it.
This guy is IDIOT to give all 68K. It's his money, but he's BAD at it. I save over 100K with bargaining and the right time and person.
lolol
Strad: Will you do $66,000?
Salesman: No...
This kids the worst negotiator...
You should have started a 65,000 he'd prob come back with no so you go $66,000 and then say that's all you got so you seem despite...so on so fourth...
Lesson of this story is DONT TAKE "NO" FOR A ANSWER! cmon strad...
Yup, when i was 19, i bought my car in cash like that to and same shit happened to me. Learned my lesson, you hold the cash, you make the decisions. They don't want to hold on to those cars. I bet if he said ill give you 62k or im out, they would prob have done that too lmfao.
Will you take 66? No... Ok i have 66......No. What will you take?. 69k. Ok i have 66 and a plane ticket home. I can refund it and give you 66,500. They would of caved...
Yep, the game of negotiation is being prepared to walk away from the table. Make an offer and if it's not accepted tell him you will keep the offer live for two hours or the money goes back in the bank.
Totally agree. I would av started the bid off at 65k An probly would av then walked away with 1-2k cash and the r8 but either way atleast he has it now so good luck to him 👍
Never take "No" for an answer and never tell them at the beginning the most you will offer because that's what they are wanting the most they can get out of you. That car didn't cost them 69K they probably made 10K off of you. They definitely could have taken 66 or 67 for it they won't want too but they would if you threatened to walk away. I got about 4 K off asking price when I bought my last car and that's after I threatened to walk away it's amazing what they'll accept when YOU won't go any higher they are the ones who need to sell the car more than you need to buy it.
that wasn't even a negotiation... lol. you gave 2k below your max amount as your first offer? then right away said 68k? guy played you.
D M 😂😂😂😂
Bb
That guy didn’t play him, he played himself.
@@bubbasernie5762 so true
Something tells me that he bought the R8 so that he could start buying and reselling cars again. If so, smart choice James!
Paid way too much to make a profit on that one.
Absolutely makes no sense at all to offer 66000 upfront ! You are signaling drool. Start at no higher than 60 and be prepared to walk away and mean it. Never fall in love and THEN negotiate. Lol.
^this guy knows how to negotiate
Steve Urquhart
alway offer 20% less then what your willing to pay. You could always offer more
That dealer does not negotiate. Shopped there a few times and my first time I walked out. They followed up but still didn’t negotiate. A week went buy and the car I wanted sold. They got another xjr in and I ended up getting it later. They rarely budge but the cars they sell are spotless. Their clientele is so large they could care less if you walk.
Keep in mind how much traveling he’s already done to get here he was probably happy to get the car and stop the wild goose chase
Steve Urquhart sounds like Corey Wayne :D
That was a bad negotiation.
You should have offered 66K stuck to it.
Cell Phones ,yeah he should have told the sales man to make the offer to the sales manager, doesn't understand it's all a game, and the extra cash probably went right in the sales man's pocket
this R8 was an iconic car but 2009 model for 68k... idk man he couldve gotten M6 or something or RS7
And what If the seller says 'no' and sticks with it? The guy obviously wanted the car.
4:46 - $66,000 cash for a 2009 Audi ? He said no I would’ve just walked out that dealership.
Fr. Right now they're worth around $44k
Anonymous_yo_mama672 bullshit liar
Dank Guy nah there pretty cheap
@@zachthefoolie5013 init they're like 38k now
Now they like 35
Every time you start that car it sounds a bit off. Am I hearing things or the battery is weak?
yea, it doesn't sound to good..
Heard it to
yep i bet the alternator is on its last legs. it did not sound good.
3urospec so I wasn’t the only one to notice the car struggled to start
I ain’t not super car owner but shouldn’t that be of concern with a car that pricey
Wait. So he carries around $68,000 in cash and starts the negotiation at $66,000? What was the point of the cash if the negotiating power was gone after the first offer?
Jeff Cann the car is nice but 68’000 could of gotten something waaayy betterr
FortnightPRODIGY 3 like what
he clearly has no negotiating skills. same thing i thought what a bafoon 🤣
Fuel, don't be stupid.... ;)
A Hellcat
Congrats on the new ride man... Enjoy! I was hoping you would join the Huracan club! But very nice R8 :)
Huracan will cost 3 times more than this
dealers don't like cash deals. They make their money in the finance office.
not really.. 99% of people refinance the second they get out of the dealership(if theyre smart) lol. i remember when i bought my first car, i asked him, if he dropped the price of it down 5k, and raised my %'age, would that be okay and he looked at me kinda dumb but he said sure! gave me a 7% interest rate... i left that day with car, and the next day i went to my credit union and refinanced for a 4.8% lol. (used car)
You pay cash, IRS will be there.
sorry i dont get it... could you explain WHY you do this?
Wrong
They love cash so they can hide some taxes😉😉
@@JoseRodriguez-fb7zd the dealer will call IRS so the buyer will pay taxes on anything over $10,000 for paying in cash.
Congrats Stradman! It was great meeting you in Tokyo! so happy you're able to buy this beast!!
I think a porsche would have been better
amen
Emilio Spiller I’m a Porsche fan boy I put up asking him to get a 911 GT3RS next
Much better
Agreed
Or a Lotus. Hell theres tons of nicer cars for under 60k. Could've had money left over to customize something else. Thats just me though. I love R8s but that was kinda a bad deal. Would've only paid 60k max.
Next video: Something is wrong with my car
Alexander Patrick 😂😂 just wait for it.. it's coming lmao.
😂😂😂😂
I’m digging this car lol
Alexander Patrick 😂😂
Alexander Patrick ahh
You need to think about your negotiation technique. Too fast to counter when you got shut down at 66K. You had 68K in a backpack... you needed to show it and then walk it out of the showroom, then let him explain to his boss how he let you walk away. When you get the call, then YOU control the deal. Negotiation means nothing if you are not prepared to walk away from a deal and not look back.
This guy is IDIOT to give all 68K. It's his money, but he's BAD at it. I save over 100K with bargaining and the right time and person.
Thing is he probably didn't want to wait so long to get the car because 1. He needs to upload something 2. He can't spend that much time in Texas I'm pretty sure.
Audi R8 startup sound is weak :/
Kyle Whitney but just watched when he put in an exhaust on it it is going to sound good
You need a negotiator....I'm your guy the next time you buy a supercar.
D_DOT_FORD They only got $1,000 of the asking price. What a joke!
yeah that dude played them till he said 68k could of got that car for 60k
I think the miles were a little to high for 68k
yea easily lol
D_DOT_FORD ALWAYS be ready to walk. He said you shouldn't let your emotions get involved.....should have listened to his own advice.
Get the V10!
B Mcl
**Unsure if he’s selling his Gallardo or not**
Really really pointless when he owns a 2006 Gallardo that sounds better and only has 22bhp less, unless he gets 2013 V10 Plus with the S Tronic gearbox but that would cost a lot more than this 2008 V8.
The audi r8 is my dream car i would never sell it. Always wanted one since 2007
Cool!
Rob a bank and would have it instantly
@@ST-mx5ve yeah maybe a in a virtual reality yeah lol
Yo same! The first and only supercar I've been in. What an experience!
2006
The only r8 I'd buy is the v10.
Digital Car Addict the only R8 I’d buy is the 2018 v10 plus
The only r8 any of us would buy is in a video game.
yea but for 68k?
@ that price, might well go 458. but from there, might well wait a bit 'cause youre close to Aventador or 720S.
so, under $75K, it's used R8 V8 or BMW i8 or maybe F430 or Bentley GT Sport..you could have two of those for the price of one v10
you drive one, you let your current main girl drive the other, to feel Kardashian & make 'friends' jealous, you reap those rewards every night they come back
Digital Car Addict v10 plud
I have a feeling he got an automatic because he's in the process of beginning his exotic car rental company. It's easier for clients to drive an auto, which would prompt the need for it over a manual.
It would also explain why he purchased it outright, instead of financing it (unless he got approved for a loan that big). I don't think insurance would cover a business lean like that.
AhYeahFotherMucker You’re correct. It seems he starting one with the other guy in the video.
Disclaimer for younger impressionable viewers out there: Don’t drop 68 grand cash on a depreciating asset if you can avoid it. Even if your cash flow is quite positive, a smart move is to keep as much as you can to have available for investments, savings, opportunities etc. In reality, the R8 is an investment for The Stradman as it will bring viewers to his channel and make him money. Just something to keep in mind.
confiGTR exactly.
He's rich so yeah
Most millennials don't even have any money left over after the month so it doesn't matter 😂
Investments that can also be negative net value, most smart investments should appreciate in value but there are no guarantees in life
The Weekend Driver well said. Depreciation with cars is terrible but in this case it’s an asset for his social media following
7:23 who's watching when bro hugs are illegal
me
Stradman you need to work on your negotiation skills
+TheFirBall I take pride in my negotiation skills. Everyone is a negotiation master from the keyboard
TheStradman Na you just gave in to the No. You should have first showed them the cash and then gave them your number and told them well you call me if you change your mind and walked out .
You need to learn to spell
These guys are right. You screwed yourself in so many different ways, the most glaring of which was your childlike over enthusiasm for the car in front of the seller
Now we only know what you showed us. It just looked like you played you aces to soon. I would have offered less...walked away..let them come talk to you.
Come up a little and then maybe tell them cash
Now also we do not know your plan yet
Im wondering why you bought a v8 R8
Gussy Grissom he shoulda saved up more and bought a V10 R8 or the huracan
Kenny Rogers lmao start saving then
bryan I didn’t say I’m buying one I’m just saying STRADMAN should’ve saved more for a higher spec r8 or huracan
Twin turbo
He’s cheap
You either just proved Cash is "NOT" King, or your just a really bad Negotiator. You should've started at 60k Cash out the door right now. They always say NO they are already at there low end. It's amazing when you start heading out the door and they stop you and say what about 64k Cash..... SMH at this holding that much cash for that many days.
+TheJarBinks oh yeah huh 60k interesting
People don’t want cash these days unless they are dodgy and want to avoid the tax man. Bank transfer is normally king these days
He's right, dude. You went in totally weak. That fucking POS ride was going to sit there for months and months. You have the power. Not them. But your starting point for negotiation was seriously laughable.
TheJarBinks that’s what I’m saying I would have said 60 cash and when they said no woulda walked straight outta the door.
I agree, specially with CASH I would've walk out and if they don't stop me I wait 48hrs for their phone call (it's happen).
Anyone watching after he bought his C8 and put on the white wheels? Just me.. ok😔
Anonymous na me 2☺️
nope you are not the only one me too.
Why would you buy an R8?
Why not ??
Why not?
It's a good car, that's why
waykool698 Yeah I agree but he already has a Gallardo
Jason Trif guess he wants variety. German and Italian
But it's not a v10..
Buys a 68K car in cash -- stays in a dumpy motel.
What a magnetic personality on that salesman. C'mon. Could he look anymore bored?
cause he was bored , probably was hot af too
Bored, no. Self contentment knowing he had this fool salivating over that car and ready to plunk down $68k.
i would be pissed off if some guy came into my place stunting and trying to pay cash in $1 dollar notes!! and then try and make me count them all. use a card, pleb.
@@Shortmansydrome clearly wasn't 1s lol. Awesome negative attitude though! Keep up the hate
@@89lurvey 20s, my bad.
worst negociation ever lol. "would you take 66"..."No"..."ok heres 68k" wtf lol
He should’ve had 66k in the backpack and an extra $2k hidden just in case.
Who wants to watch me buy toilet paper.? In CASH
jose N lmaooo....good one.
Man that would be dope
Funny thing is, that I call my toilet Jan
This is so cool! I'd love to travel everywhere searching for the dream car. It's like Supercar Hunting!
THE NEW STRADMAN IS NOW FINDING HIS HYPERCARRR
Very cool!! Someday I hope to walk into a dealer and pay cash for such a killer car! Great video Stradman!
He’s obviously using it for a car to rent out as another source of income. It’s a small investment and can be pretty well paying
Unaiz Meraj yeah he’s renting it out with the other guy. Maybe a dealership? Or something
Jimmy dude yeah possibly. He did mention that when talking about moving.
Unaiz Meraj finally someone else who actually pays attention to his videos
Unaiz Meraj and the R8 is the perfect car for that.... its reliable
Unaiz Meraj and that's probably why he got a V8 instead of V10, the V8 r8 uses less gas
congrats Stradman on the R8 definitely can never go wrong with any form of an r8
agreed
lmao this is how to *NOT* negotiate..!
This is what you should have done: saved your money for 1 month, sell the Gallardo and buy a nice supercar etc
Phoenix exactly
Rip huracan dream
Aaron 15 😢
True, true I would rather have him got a huracan but an R8 is is good.
Every car channel has a huracan no thanks
What a fucking waste of money
sooooooo sad
Huge let down from a Huracan. Gallardo was better. But if your happy that all that matters.
This was the first video I ever saw from strad ‼️the progress is purely motivational
Would’ve been smarter to use that cash as a down payment on an RS7
aistis72 Cant buy a RS6 in the United States, trust me I tried.
aistis72 according to Audi the RS6 is not fit for the American market as it is a “station wagon”
I like the r8 much better than a overpriced Lamborghini
That's not comparing apples to oranges or anything.
The Stradman Rental Car Company??
I believe you're correct!
I was thinking the same thing, or his own dealership?
I think he did talk about starting a rental company or something like that a few months ago? I think you are on to something.
That’s what I think
I WANT him to start one !
I trust your judgement on the automatic. But why not a V10. I have seen plenty of great V10 R8s for sale in Texas near where you were with the same or less miles for same or less cost. Why the V8 TheStradman?????
Because then he’d be buying the same exact car but this time with a premium Volkswagen badge.
A V8 is cheaper to maintain than a V10 because V8 parts don't have the Lambo tax, not to mention the savings on fuel and insurance as compared to the V10
Kaler Vapors he doesn’t care about gas mileage
You can’t get a V10 for the same or less cost than a V8. If that were the case, then I am certain he would have bought one. The same year and mileage V10 cars would be about $10k to $15k more.
Michael Bacon the v10 has the same gallardo engine which isnt the best. The v8 can be modified and be maintained cheaper then the v10.
I miss this kind of vlog. Ahh good days
Well I bought my $500 Hyundai Accent in cash.
Personally for that price range you could've gotten a Viper ACR, my uncle has one and man that transmission is smooth and that V10 is beautiful sounding. Not many people have them.
That salesman played you!
0:47 i have that car...
The small one (hotwheels) 🤣🤣🤣
WORST NEGOTIATOR
If I had the cash I would of started atleast 55k
I agree but when you have that much cash on you why wast time negotiating just get the car and everyone is happy.
Vicious Tyrant cuz you can spend that extra 5-7k for something else?
That dude above does not know how smart people work
cuz with 7 k you can get a full armytrix xhaust and some other bits to the car :]
Just because they say no way doesn't mean they won't do it. I had a dealer say no way on and told me he would only sell it for $24k. And the end of the day bought it for $19k out the door on the new car after talking with the manager.
Dumb idea to withdrawal the cash in the first place
Yo young James, you’re gonna be driving a Bugatti in 3 years.
Congrats on the purchase. I think you came to in way too high. I would have said 60k to start. If he said no, then tell him to get the manager. If the manager said “No”, then I would have walked. Dealerships like that, that sell used stuff and try to squeeze every penny from you because they think that their cars are rare, are scumbags.
You are a terrible negotiator Strad lol
+Mirin GTR oh yeah?
yeah bruh you showed your hand way too quick.
dont think so
You are an IDIOT to give all 68K. It's your money, but you're BAD at it. I save over 100K with bargaining and the right time and person.
Who buys an R8 V8?!?!?
Especially with an R-tronic
i know, right? this is a step down from the gallardo.
123 456 I got one and love it.... manual though
People who like the sound of a v8 and not that squealing sound of a v10 or v12
Enjoy your v8 sound. Sound of slowness.
Title: How NOT to negotiate.
Almost 700k subs? That went fast :D
Congratulations dude, go have fun now with the new baby!
5 things i hate about having 68 hours with 68k
James has inadvertently created a comprehensive forum on car negotiation
😂😂 so true
The 6th gen camaro ss has 455hp that is more hp than the audi R8, cheaper than the audi R8 and newer than the audi R8 , and its only about 35-45K . The audi R8 only has 420hp . You should have just gotten a 6th gen camaro Zl1 that has 650 hp or a Hellcat that has 707 hp . They are both newer, faster , better looking , and they are only about 60-70k
or 6th gen corvette zr1. would be awesome.
trying to compare a camaro to an R8 is like saying a housebrick is the same as a gold bar.
Iain van Gardingen I am talking performance wise. The Camaro is better
Again wrong. More power =/= better performance. Straight line speed is completely irrelevant if it goes round corners like a hippo wearing rollerskates..like every big american V8 car using archaic suspension.
HP numbers are only that. Numbers.
More hp does not mean that car is faster.
Wow your starting off at $66,000. I'd start at least $60,000
Am i the only who believe that going from a Lamborghini to an Audi R8 is a downgrade?
Great car by the way.
Depends. Audi, in general, is a super high-quality car brand. The Lambo might be faster, but when it comes to actual comfort, safety and driving it conveniently the Audi is superior. The R8, in particular, is a PHENOMENAL car. Its super fast, it's beautiful, but its super comfy, safe, feels high quality while not being over the top as the Lambo might be when driving the streets. For me, it's the better pick overall.
Elvis Car Reviews I agree what an idiot
Should have just bought a new vet
Mike Sannutti How's he a idiot for buying what he prefers?
yea it is a downgrade but I personally think the R8 has a better design, but that's just my opinion, Lamborghini designs are kinda boring imo since almost every model has almost the same design
Many comments about his negotiating skills ...i would rather have his money and be bad at negotiating than be broke a.f.....
One leads to the other tho
You’re gonna be broke fast either way lol
I would have negotiated 66k otd. No ppi?
So it’s pretty obvious that he’s either doing some type of transmission swap project or the car just isn’t his...I mean it’s an automatic R8 for god sakes yuck 🤢
Lmao he’s going to rent it out, watch his older videos.
It's not a automatic car, there are paddle shifters
I bet hes going to put a vf supercharger on it
Your Personal Bleach Boy automatic cars have paddle shifters? Wtf u never seen an automatic car?
Your Personal Bleach Boy my moms Volvo has paddle shifters man..trust me that doesn’t make it a standard lol
it sounds like it needs either a new starter, or spark plugs, my 98 corrolla turns over faster than that r8
James Caudill Jr i tought i was the only one that noticed... it sounds weird cranking over ....
it sounded like it hesitated when it first started...probably going to see another "guess how much it costs to tune up an R8" vlog
His lambo takes like 3sec to start.
Was surprised not many more people noticed that. How could he say the car is 10/10 no faults without noticing that startup?
In October 2020 . 3 Lamborghinis, 2 Ferraris and one Bugatti
What I don’t understand is that, from the start of this guy’s videos’-he has lived in an apartment the entire time and made at least $375,000 off of his RUclips videos, and drives mostly everywhere. I am not necessarily going to assume, but why would you spend $68K on an old R8, and you’re still living in an apartment? For $68K, you can literally purchase a small house, build a 5-6 car garage and also, purchase several acres. Not sure if this car is like your first flip to sell or something, but dude, if this is for you to enjoy personally, you should buy a house before a car. I think that makes a lot of sense. It makes sense to have a home first, honestly.
YOUNG 'N GRATEFUL smh that’s wtf I wuz thinking too
YOUNG 'N GRATEFUL
Are you really that shallow and dumb?? You really think he would get this many subscribers by buying house and white picket fence and cutting grass on weekends???? Damn boy...get out of your yard....
hahahahah
YOUNG 'N GRATEFUL I rather have a car and travel
Facts and then shows a dirty ass motel.. Oh I hope he didn't get under the covers
You are the worst negotiator I ever saw, you should have told him you got $65,000 or it's the door. He would have taken it.
+Zechariah 12:10 that's not true. Everyone is the worlds greatest negotiator from behind their keyboard
TheStradman You were so giddy and unprofessional it hurt
Not necessarily. Personally when I sell a vehicle the price I list is the price I expect. It is already the lowest I’m willing to take. If people walk away oh well. If it sits a few months oh well. On the flip side if someone buys a vehicle from me it is in perfect mechanical condition. It could be driven anywhere in town or cross country. Sure someone could walk away and find the same car cheaper but they will not have all the maintenance records or other proof of work performed.
TheStradman not really. Its common sense to try to bargain a little lower since its all cash.
TheStradman i went thru 8 different dealer and got the price i wanted. Its about being patient but hes rich so it didnt matter much for him.
Burlacher looks weird with out a beard
I just realized this was uploaded at my birthday
What's the versa sv's Doug score?
Ryan Kanahele a light to medium 8......transition
48 out of 100
So is he selling the gallardo? Because I hope not☺️
me too f audi
Prithvi Raj you do realize Audi owns Lamborghini
I hope he keeps both
Sam Stober Volkswagen own Lamborghini.
Oh hell naah, the Gallardo isn't really worth anything to the market anyways
this weirdo is going around on the streets with a backpack containing 68,000$... like he's saying steal it from me now
Cause everyone with a book bag you see has stacks right? No they're thinking, look at this dweeb.
Not too bright considering what just happened to xxxtenacion this past summer.
Not too bright considering what just happened to xxxtenacion this past summer.
Erik in Minnesota but X deserved it
This man is inspirational.
*always loved the R8..congrats man*
Buying a car in Texas! You need to emulate Richard Rawlings! Rub your beard and hair alot. Say golly I can't pay that! mmmmmmmm how about 67.500 ? Then woooooo get you some of that !😄
lol
Even the salesman was like no I got it bud you have the money in your backpack I don’t need to see it but the douche still had to pull it out to show everyone.
It's not often the Strad has a douche moment, pretty humble dude. But that was, even though he struggled through it.
Did you see their inventory? Pretty sure they seen more cash than that before by other customers so to them it isn't impressive.
its a testament to how truly geeky he is, not a wolf, nor shark whatsover, yet we watch, which pays for his lifestyle.
in this IT era, the geeks rule. the wolves, sharks, bulls, bears, etc. are looking to geeks and algorithms for progression.
im somewhere in the middle, part geek, now part former black-market wolf, trying to find my way, mix the wolf code w/ the geek platforms.
If they don't even have a bill counter, they don't see cash very often.
phil posada Agreed
Mild mannered Strad.
Anyone else wish this car had a proper clutch?
As soon as you left the dealership, IRS and the Treasury Department are haunting you to see where you got the money and WHY you didn't give a Cashier's Check!
I wouldn't consider it a super car but a sports car
adam dawood no super car
Only a sports car m8.
adam dawood and that's why you know nothing about cars
Nah, that car performs. Even now, around a track, it does a lot more than just keep up.
Haha that’s no super car. Needs a few hundred more HP for that and a few more on top of that to maybe beat my super bike haha.
PLEASE.... don't be like MoVlogs
Hahaha
BIG STIG nailed it
R8 v8 or 458 v8? I know what I'm choosing lol
EOSJOE
BIG STIG accurate description of his videos
I don't know why I felt very happy for you for every moment in this video.
68k, 68 hours
Lol that is funny!
Hahahahahaha
Wow, THE IRONY IS REAL!!!!!
You are right, how funny!
Made me giggle
Wow, 🤦🏽♂️ Next time take me to negotiate. Wow, y’all suck at dealing. The presentation of the cash was a bust. 64k - 65k would have been the deal! So on good video and nice next beast! 👍🏽👍🏽
Who’s watching this when his house was almost done and he owns a Bugatti
1:03 that’s the worst cold startup i’ve ever heard
JAMES HOW MUCH IS THE 360?????
You out negotiated yourself by not having the balls to show the cash and/or walk away at 66k
Yeah, he walked in and showed directly on his face that he wanted it. Had he acted like he would walk at 66k they would have gladly done it.
How do we really know he paid 68k? He could have paid less OR paid 68 inclusive of fees and taxes, so in effect it's a decent price. And finally, the price is worth Whatever the buyer is willing to pay. Everybody is full of BS; if u were the seller wouldn't u want a lower price for your product, ?!?!?
Its cuz he didnt turn into..... THA NAGOTIATOR!.. 😎 (priceline for you slow 🐌folks)
Or NEGOTIATOR even....(spellcheck for you grammatically impaired commenters)
sometimes people forget about sales tax and title/doc fees...sales tax on 66k would turn into 70k. so 66 out the door is actually paying 62k for it. guess it all depends on the dealer mark up. I work in car sales and most of the times we make our money when we acquire a vehicle.
Should've got a v10
Wouldn't have been $68k then LOL
The salesman knew you wanted the car, he had you.