I love my r8.... Maintenece is something to consider. My motor mount failed and cost 7000 to replace. Cats collapsed and cost 3000 to hollow out. Fuel pumps went out and cost 2500 Tires cost 1000 a year With that said the r8 is an albatross around my neck, which i will not sell.
Great video, Sam! Now, go drive a V10 manual. I do love the deep, throaty sound of the V8, but the V10 scream plus the extra 100+hp elevates the experience tenfold! I speak from experience as the proud owner of one. 😎
Still a head turner nowadays. Even youngsters rush to their mobiles to memorize this incredible car. The manual is the way to go and is on top a very reliable gearbox. The sensation you get out of this is so impressive. Will probably not change it to a V10.
great video men. and is more like lamborghini cousin. but dumb @$$ call it a poor lambo. but the audi is more better in the interior & the lambo is more basic interior really.
They're still fast, its just that these days its so easy to buy a BMW and remap it to have over 420bhp. Racing aside the R8 is probably still a nicer car to drive than most
Sam: Just beware - I beat one of these in my "Pos 370z" 3x on a roll from 30-100mph... about 1-1.5 car lengths ahead. Why? Gearing - The 370z 2nd and 3rd gear in the automatic are very close, so, it just works... Would I "rather" have the Audi? Yeah! But - "Come on maaaaaaan" Guy paid $60k for a 2016, and it had an exhaust and a tune, and he lost to a "Pos 370z" (That's "maybe" worth $15k "at best" lol). - We ended up pulling over and talking for an hour about cars, so it's all good, but I had to prove that my Z just had intakes and exhaust - no tune. Anyone in the market for a V8 R8 - I would strongly suggest having extra $ set aside for a supercharger kit, or just wait/save more and find one with the V10. And I "get it" I LOVE the R8 - I love the sound of the V8, especially with an exhaust. But - Go pull up quarter mile times - we're talking mid to high 12's. Think about what sorts of cars already run those or better numbers for much less cost. Personally If I wanted a V8 for cheap, I'd probably go C6 as the best value option out there right now - and just live with the fact that it's "just" a Vette.
Nobody cares if you “beat” it from a highway roll lol. It’s a gated manual, hi revving, mid engine V8, daily drivable luxury car. Speed isn’t the point, it’s about the engagement, sensory feedback, and driving experience
You are correct, frame cracks on 2008-2010 is a known problem. Late 2010-2015 Audi fixed it by reinforcing certain areas on the frame to prevent the cracking. It’s not extremely common but definitely is a known issue
The only one I'd buy just because of the Manny tranny. I hate automatic transmissions.....dual clutch or otherwise. The v10 sounds faaaantastic and is quicker, , but no manual.....borrrring!
@@KN-jw7ts it really does, I didn't say I want it to have 1000hp, what I meant is that it needs a little boost to be at least as fast as the v10 model, I like the R8, but I don't like seeing it embarrassingly lose to a modern stock hot family hatchback, and this is my opinion. Also I hate electric cars.
At some point I didn’t want to give this back I was having way too much fun. 😂😂 #savethemanuals
Man something about the 1st gen V8 is so special, even without the V10. It just looks right. So beautiful, love that car.
Agreed
I love my r8.... Maintenece is something to consider. My motor mount failed and cost 7000 to replace. Cats collapsed and cost 3000 to hollow out. Fuel pumps went out and cost 2500
Tires cost 1000 a year
With that said the r8 is an albatross around my neck, which i will not sell.
excellent review! your video rally captures the essence of the car and gives great insights into potential ownership.
A borked rs4 (cause they're all borked 🤪) and an R8 is a killer combo 👌👌👌
Thank you!
I kinda miss the old Audi V8s. They sound really incredible
Agreed
Always loved the gated 6 speed transmission! Just like in the Ferrari F40 🤤
This car inspired me to get my s4 . Honestly I think the 1 gen is best looking even to this day
S4 is a mini R8, same engine
Great video, Sam! Now, go drive a V10 manual. I do love the deep, throaty sound of the V8, but the V10 scream plus the extra 100+hp elevates the experience tenfold! I speak from experience as the proud owner of one. 😎
Best car ever made 😊 drives so well old school feel and a touch of the more modern drivability
Still a head turner nowadays. Even youngsters rush to their mobiles to memorize this incredible car. The manual is the way to go and is on top a very reliable gearbox. The sensation you get out of this is so impressive. Will probably not change it to a V10.
The cleanest R8 I've ever seen.... oh man I wish one day I can achieve this car
This car is beautiful
Ah man!! So beautiful. LOVE the sound. I have an RS4 and am desperately looking to update head unit! What did he go with for head unit??
Wow ❤ beautiful beast ❤...the red & black..🤯💯🏆🔥🔥🔥
#SAVETHEMANUALS 😎🤙🏾
I would love to see you Dona vid on the Victor 12 if possible...the car is from another world
Beautiful car
great video men. and is more like lamborghini cousin. but dumb @$$ call it a poor lambo. but the audi is more better in the interior & the lambo is more basic interior really.
Also quality wise the R8 is far superior than lambo they won’t tell you that thou
❤️❤️❤️nice car
I always love these car but I didn’t realize how slow they are untill I races one.
@@shawnnewell1415 so its not that fast?
@@user-rf3yv2ez4u no not at all
They're still fast, its just that these days its so easy to buy a BMW and remap it to have over 420bhp. Racing aside the R8 is probably still a nicer car to drive than most
Any races vs audi?
Question: why does it have the 2010-2012 exhaust
“Scream baby scream..” 🥴 had to cut off the video bruh.
Sam: Just beware - I beat one of these in my "Pos 370z" 3x on a roll from 30-100mph... about 1-1.5 car lengths ahead. Why? Gearing - The 370z 2nd and 3rd gear in the automatic are very close, so, it just works... Would I "rather" have the Audi? Yeah! But - "Come on maaaaaaan" Guy paid $60k for a 2016, and it had an exhaust and a tune, and he lost to a "Pos 370z" (That's "maybe" worth $15k "at best" lol). - We ended up pulling over and talking for an hour about cars, so it's all good, but I had to prove that my Z just had intakes and exhaust - no tune.
Anyone in the market for a V8 R8 - I would strongly suggest having extra $ set aside for a supercharger kit, or just wait/save more and find one with the V10.
And I "get it" I LOVE the R8 - I love the sound of the V8, especially with an exhaust. But - Go pull up quarter mile times - we're talking mid to high 12's. Think about what sorts of cars already run those or better numbers for much less cost. Personally If I wanted a V8 for cheap, I'd probably go C6 as the best value option out there right now - and just live with the fact that it's "just" a Vette.
370z 1/4 mile is 13.1 and 0-60 in 5 seconds. Both of those times are slower than the v8 r8
Nobody cares if you “beat” it from a highway roll lol. It’s a gated manual, hi revving, mid engine V8, daily drivable luxury car. Speed isn’t the point, it’s about the engagement, sensory feedback, and driving experience
@@benguini. exactly.
As an Audi owner that used to have a very fast 5.0, I’d rather have an Audi any day over any run of the mill sports car
Lol. RIGHT?!
WASSUP ✌️
Didn't these have frame issues where the front of the car can split apart?
Not that I have heard
Where did you hear that😳😳
You are correct, frame cracks on 2008-2010 is a known problem. Late 2010-2015 Audi fixed it by reinforcing certain areas on the frame to prevent the cracking. It’s not extremely common but definitely is a known issue
@@Phil60084issue in cars that have been in a accident only
@@maxmgquba8494exactly 💯
The only one I'd buy just because of the Manny tranny. I hate automatic transmissions.....dual clutch or otherwise. The v10 sounds faaaantastic and is quicker, , but no manual.....borrrring!
It really needs a supercharger
It really doesn’t. It’s an older car, doesn’t need to be faster then what it is. Go buy an electric car if that’s what u care about.
@@KN-jw7ts it really does, I didn't say I want it to have 1000hp, what I meant is that it needs a little boost to be at least as fast as the v10 model, I like the R8, but I don't like seeing it embarrassingly lose to a modern stock hot family hatchback, and this is my opinion.
Also I hate electric cars.
@@Zim5.0 a tune fixes that VF ENGINEERING TUNE to be exact
it cool and all but it so sloww
2009 mate
Grow up child for its era it’s spectacular
The best mid engine car on the market today is the c8, not this Overpriced Volkswagen
This>c8
How many c8s u see a day and how many r8? Exactly mr regular traffic 😂
Any year R8 > C8
Too bad corvettes are such cornball vehicles. Or I’d have one.
Then calla a c8 a Chevrolet ding dong
I cant stand when people use the term 'partner' . Say wife, girlfriend, husband. geez
What?
🤢 v10 exhaust tips in a v8 bumper is ugly as f*ck