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Art 1 · 30 April 2011, 08:34 AM

A friend of mine just bought one and brought it over to show me. I was leaving so couldn't talk to him much about it. Beautiful car, I'll get to check it out more next week. I think it cost around $180,000. I had never heard of the R8.

Dr. Robert · 30 April 2011, 08:39 AM

Audi's super car.......very cool.

kareemthedream33 · 30 April 2011, 08:41 AM

Basically Audi's answer to the Porsche 911. Very sweet ride.

esm · 30 April 2011, 08:49 AM

It has been on the market for quite a few years.

bayerische · 30 April 2011, 08:58 AM

A rebranded Lamborghini Gallardo.

swatty · 30 April 2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

A rebranded Lamborghini Gallardo.

I think the Lambo is a rebranded Audi

snowbird · 30 April 2011, 09:12 AM

Yes, I saw one not long ago. There don't seem to be too many around but they are out there.

bayerische · 30 April 2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by swatty

I think the Lambo is a rebranded Audi

I guess it is nowadays!

swatty · 30 April 2011, 09:26 AM

The R8 is a great car , However its costs over 400K here

The GMT Master · 30 April 2011, 09:29 AM

Awesome car - available with either a V8 or a V10 engine, as well as convertible editions. Some really striking design work!

HL65 · 30 April 2011, 09:56 AM

Saw one this afternoon- a true stunner of a car. Love it!

Green Arrow · 30 April 2011, 10:00 AM

I have the 2008 Audi RS4 which shares the frame, suspension and V-8 engine with the 8 cylinder R-8. Superb stuff. There is also a ten cylinder version.

Here in California you can buy the V-8 version for $129,000. The ten cylinder is more. Or if you want basically the exact same performance with two extra seats which can be folded down for cargo, consider finding a 2008 Audi RS4 sedan (only brought into the US for 2007 and 2008 to my knowledge). That will only set you back around $40,000 for a car that was $73,000 new and probably has under 30,000 miles on it. The 4.2 V-8 has been one of the best engines for Audi in several vehicles. I first had one in my 2002 Audi S8, and prefer it to the V-10. In the R-8 and RS4 it is in fine tune.

paddy_crow · 30 April 2011, 10:02 AM

Like one of these?

Andad · 30 April 2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by swatty

The R8 is a great car , However its costs over 400K here

And then there are the accessories.

Yes, I don't understand but it is the same for everything including Rolex prices.
I drove an R8 (a white V10) when I was in New Zealand last month.
Just like a go cart and sounds brilliant.
Interesting that the same engine in a Lambo puts out more power.

StarSovereign · 30 April 2011, 10:17 AM

Pretty sweet cars. I hate the commercial though. It shows the R8 driving through a snow storm talking-up is AWD. Then proceeds to give you info on not the R8 but the A4 (without even showing the A4). Kind of misleading...

A Jewel Thief · 30 April 2011, 10:27 AM

I see quite a few supercars here in Westwood. Very sweet ride!

CoopJr · 30 April 2011, 11:52 AM

There is an Audi dealer around the corner from work and they were tearing up and down the road in one a few weeks ago!

Very cool car.

MonBK · 30 April 2011, 11:57 AM

All over the place here.

Turk · 30 April 2011, 01:59 PM

In my opinion, very overpriced car. Not getting much for the money.

NiceRide · 30 April 2011, 02:13 PM

Beautiful car, but that's it. See them quite frequently in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

Londonboy · 30 April 2011, 02:49 PM

I'm in South Florida too and see them daily tbh.

Great looking and sounding car imho.

SkyKing31 · 30 April 2011, 04:06 PM

I like the S8

lhanddds · 1 May 2011, 12:42 AM

Had one behind me yesterday. He had his wife in the car so he was trying to behave. What a shame, we could have had a little fun.

z0mghenry · 1 May 2011, 03:08 PM

I've seen a red one and a silver one around. It's a sexy car but not as sexy as a Veyron I saw once. When I saw it I just about parked in the backseat of the car in front of me

Stonedcl · 2 May 2011, 10:10 AM

I see then often here in north jersey.. I would much rather get a skyline and save 100k..

bewithabob · 2 May 2011, 10:29 AM

Does DavidSW have one in stock, pre-owned?

boogiebot · 2 May 2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

A friend of mine just bought one and brought it over to show me. I was leaving so couldn't talk to him much about it. Beautiful car, I'll get to check it out more next week. I think it cost around $180,000. I had never heard of the R8.

im assuming he got the 10 cylinder for that price.

CoopJr · 2 May 2011, 11:11 AM

I'd be driving this if I had the $90K

Oh mama

Turk · 2 May 2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

I'd be driving this if I had the $90K

Oh mama

Really? No thanks.

EE33 · 2 May 2011, 12:16 PM

Drove the 4.2 litre R8 when it was launched here afew years back and loved it.

Look forward to trying out the V10.

30 April 2011, 08:34 AM	#1
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Have you seen the Audi R8? A friend of mine just bought one and brought it over to show me. I was leaving so couldn't talk to him much about it. Beautiful car, I'll get to check it out more next week. I think it cost around $180,000. I had never heard of the R8.

30 April 2011, 08:39 AM	#2
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,780	Audi's super car.......very cool. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 April 2011, 08:58 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	A rebranded Lamborghini Gallardo. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 April 2011, 09:56 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,299	Saw one this afternoon- a true stunner of a car. Love it! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Yes I have the 2008 Audi RS4 which shares the frame, suspension and V-8 engine with the 8 cylinder R-8. Superb stuff. There is also a ten cylinder version. Here in California you can buy the V-8 version for $129,000. The ten cylinder is more. Or if you want basically the exact same performance with two extra seats which can be folded down for cargo, consider finding a 2008 Audi RS4 sedan (only brought into the US for 2007 and 2008 to my knowledge). That will only set you back around $40,000 for a car that was $73,000 new and probably has under 30,000 miles on it. The 4.2 V-8 has been one of the best engines for Audi in several vehicles. I first had one in my 2002 Audi S8, and prefer it to the V-10. In the R-8 and RS4 it is in fine tune.

30 April 2011, 08:41 AM	#3
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	Basically Audi's answer to the Porsche 911. Very sweet ride.

30 April 2011, 08:49 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	It has been on the market for quite a few years.

30 April 2011, 09:12 AM	#7
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Yes, I saw one not long ago. There don't seem to be too many around but they are out there.

30 April 2011, 09:26 AM	#9
swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	The R8 is a great car , However its costs over 400K here

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The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,151	Awesome car - available with either a V8 or a V10 engine, as well as convertible editions. Some really striking design work!

30 April 2011, 10:02 AM	#13
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	Like one of these?

30 April 2011, 10:17 AM	#15
StarSovereign "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Erik Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 116234, 116710LN Posts: 936	Pretty sweet cars. I hate the commercial though. It shows the R8 driving through a snow storm talking-up is AWD. Then proceeds to give you info on not the R8 but the A4 (without even showing the A4). Kind of misleading... __________________ Submariner 116610LN - Black Dial & Stainless Steel DateJust 116234 - White Stick Dial & Roulette Wheel GMT-Master II 116710LN - Black Dial & Green "Fouth Hand"

30 April 2011, 10:27 AM	#16
A Jewel Thief Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: UCLA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 82	I see quite a few supercars here in Westwood. Very sweet ride!

30 April 2011, 11:52 AM	#17
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	There is an Audi dealer around the corner from work and they were tearing up and down the road in one a few weeks ago! Very cool car.

30 April 2011, 11:57 AM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	All over the place here.

30 April 2011, 01:59 PM	#19
Turk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 41	In my opinion, very overpriced car. Not getting much for the money.

30 April 2011, 02:13 PM	#20
NiceRide "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 175	Beautiful car, but that's it. See them quite frequently in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.

30 April 2011, 02:49 PM	#21
Londonboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 162	I'm in South Florida too and see them daily tbh. Great looking and sounding car imho.

30 April 2011, 04:06 PM	#22
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I like the S8

1 May 2011, 12:42 AM	#23
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Had one behind me yesterday. He had his wife in the car so he was trying to behave. What a shame, we could have had a little fun.

1 May 2011, 03:08 PM	#24
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	I've seen a red one and a silver one around. It's a sexy car but not as sexy as a Veyron I saw once. When I saw it I just about parked in the backseat of the car in front of me

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Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I see then often here in north jersey.. I would much rather get a skyline and save 100k..

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CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I'd be driving this if I had the $90K Oh mama

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EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Drove the 4.2 litre R8 when it was launched here afew years back and loved it. Look forward to trying out the V10. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

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