Everything I LOVED about my Audi S8

[@carwow]

Rate the spec of Mat's new car out of 10 below!

[@deception1744]

10/10

[@thatcuh9092]

10/10

[@vijaypandia5825]

Hi carwow

[@claytonlester1872]

2

[@NukeyStreams]

11/10

[@theundead5419]

Whenever Matt gets an Audi he makes sure its green

[@purwantiallan5089]

Green equals to must buy.

[@fergusyoung6782]

Not necessarily, RS4 was nardo

[@0815-]

When I see the green R8 with the brown roof, my eyes puke and the puke is the same color

[@thabokasongo2411]

De ja Vu!

[@Ren_1106]

It depends on what Green colour looks good on different Audi Models. For example, when Matt got the green Audi rs6 C8 with brown interior, looks nice. ❤

[@Groovemyster]

It's amazing how different peoples opinions on what looks good can be.

[@jasonh6799]

That’s the nicest shit talk I’ve ever heard

[@Sonilotos]

Looks are subjective, you dingus

[@Switchh44]

@@jasonh6799 😂😂😂

[@CarlosNunez6673]

Indeed. Hate the Spyder love the coupe.

[@yeahyeah4433]

@@CarlosNunez6673 I think soft tops ruin any car tbh, very few exceptions like some of the old lambos and stuff

[@BradburyNO]

Parking sensors and reversing camera should be mandatory on all new cars.

[@jamespollington5708]

they are

[@thatcuh9092]

@@jamespollington5708 not in Europe

[@jamespollington5708]

@@thatcuh9092 They became required from last year in Europe

[@thatcuh9092]

@@jamespollington5708 Well they did so in the US back in 2020, but except for the Backup Camera, nothing else has been standartized

[@dreckigerkek3244]

I don't want it to be mandatory. You can not afford today cars. The more tech you have the worse is the price.

[@chartreux1532]

Congratulations Matt! I own an Audi R8 V10 (2011) and have driven over 120k kilometers (75k miles) with it on the Autobahn mostly (so not too slow most o the time) and it has been reliable as ever. The only Issue i had was often being stopped by the French Police near the Border towards Metz from Germany to check my Papers. I guess they just like to stop Sportscars there. But that's about it. Prost & Cheers from Germany

[@GangsterDolphins]

It’s my dream car, hopefully i’ll get it soon

[@Lar308]

This reminds me of my Dad who once bought loads of green paint (must have been going cheap) so for the next decade anytime anything needed painting - the doors, window frames, the gate, the rain gutters - even the chairs in the house they all got that same shade of green paint. It was the same shade as that Audi too - I am sure he would have loved it.

[@K22MDL]

Had one of these the first year they were released. Main difference was mine had a 6-speed manual fitted. Still to this day the best noise I've every heard out of an engine of any car I've owned sitting behind my ears. The gear box was sublime too. £175k ???? Mine was a V10 Spyder and listed at £106k in 2009. Car prices have gone mad. Still KZbin's best Car presenter Matt, brilliant reviewer

[@CGCTV]

They really have gone insane! Put it this was a bottom spec base fiesta before options is £19K! Gone are the days of affordable family cars nevermind performance ones

[@supersnail5000]

Tbf, £106k in 2009 is the equivalent of about £158k now. So realistically the price has gone up about £12k in a bit over a decade (and a bit more if you want horrendous paint)

[@K22MDL]

@@supersnail5000 If only salaries had kept up with the increases.

[@CGCTV]

@Hosky it is, but when you look at the overall bigger picture your money doesnt have anywhere near the same buying power now as it did back then

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@CGCTV CG TV, this Audi RS Spider apparently looked OP. It also has 517bhp.

[@JellyLancelot]

Thank you to the carwow audio team, the post processing has been far better on recent videos - things like removing the high pass filters. Engine sounds are far better!

[@purwantiallan5089]

This Audi RS Spider imo accelerated as fast as Repco V8 Supercars Gen 2 cars.

[@MrMatejulc]

11:38 -11:44 not the greatest audio :D

[@pimkwakman]

Now time for some new camera's, the image quality is horrendus ...

[@Jimthehumanoid]

Matt's voice is always clipping though

[@MrMullen71]

Man that colour combo. Whoever ends up reselling it is going to have a pain of a time

[@BenB91]

Not at all. I'd buy it.

[@darmerc2147]

What are you on about? The interior and exterior combo is gorgeous

[@daweigo6851]

Why?

[@Sonilotos]

Bro really thinks that everyone has the same opinion as him

[@LaferrariAperta]

@@darmerc2147 when the roof is down. 😂

[@jamesmksmith]

Used to hate the R8, love them now. That specification is gorgeous. Not sold on a convertible supercar, but admittedly the top is awesome. Interior is also what I'd love to spec. Great daily - lucky boy. Let me know what the child thinks being on the roof.

[@fastharri]

Somebody reversed into the front end of my Passat last year. The cosmetic damage was tiny and I would’ve just let it go however as the women kept shouting at me and being generally rude, repeatedly telling me she had “a brand new BMW”, I made a point of taking her details. Good job I did as the front radar and some of the parking sensors went insane on the trip home. Massive repair that cost her insurance a small fortune, and I got my front bumper resprayed so no more stone chips. Moral of the story is always take their details, however minor the damage seems.

[@Presto_001]

Watch it, Mat's next daily is going to be a Lamborghini Aventador or something along the lines. So happy to see Mat getting recognition for being such a great journalist. Interesting spec Mat, but still really cool. V10 for all its glory.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Hopefully Aventador or the Saleen S7.

[@scytheofvyse1264]

It won't be because he gets only new cars and Aventador is already out of production.

[@Bogdan00]

Tell me how come he is a great 'journalist'?

[@whocares2465]

​@Bogdan because he is different from the rest, has a great personality and can do awesome views, while being professional and funny at the same time.

[@innocentanthony3324]

Nah Next would be the audio rsq8

[@HeisenbergFam]

4:10 Matt's glasses give him +10 intelligence and +10 charisma stats

[@purwantiallan5089]

For me +7 for intelligence and +89 charisma.

[@too_cool_cat]

+100 social credit

[@riba2233]

bot

[@Sonilotos]

@@riba2233 a bot wouldn't be able to comment things relevant to the video every time

[@riba2233]

@@Sonilotos ever heard of ai? You know the new stuff everyone is talking about lately?

[@davidellis3087]

I think the only issue that literally stands out is the lack of seating space for the driver! However, if there was no issue about a driver's available seating space where comfort is needed, I think that the whole driving experience would be a whole lot better! Great video, best regards...

[@purwantiallan5089]

David Ellis, the Audi RS SPIDER also has stage 2 engine tune already applied.

[@APurny]

The R8 Barbour jacket! I think its looks great. I dunno about the seats tho!

[@stevenmoran4060]

It must be really handy all that power in 10mph London! 23.6 mpg wow! My diesel 3008 over 5 years has averaged 58 mpg and it’s 130 hp is more than sufficient for Britains roads seeing as we can never go faster than 70 mph anywhere in the country without a speed camera catching you.

[@LearningFast]

Congrats Matt. That is a very nice daily driver.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. Coco Hayashi may wanna try those cars from Mat Watson soon.

[@milo_9785]

Just not very practical, but let's be honest who cares?

[@thedaveaftertomorrow]

That awkward moment when you realise the brown roof doesn’t match the interior

[@daanberinoAI]

Dude that specc is ugly af

[@davidthegolfer]

It’s complimentary, not matching

[@xIcarus227]

Is that roof even brown though? Rather looks like some sort of mauve rather than brown to me.

[@Kronos0999]

​@@davidthegolfer Then that's too many colors

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Kronos0999 Kronos, this Audi RS Spider looked like it is as OP as the GT By Citroen.

[@miketurin5233]

Yes! I’m had many convertibles and they are great. I don’t care if people say the feel strange in corners because of the missing roof structure. The sound and sun in your face is worth it!

[@phenamenol]

Likes vary … but imagine being able to choose any car and choosing this ….? … Nam Jamaica

[@waltersickinger263]

The colours on both cars are sick making.

[@AshtonCoolman]

I drive an ancient R32 GTR in Houston and I'm very jealous of your S8's gas mileage. Jeez man, that is really impressive!

[@53rody]

yeah but you got a R32GTR, WE are all jealous

[@mohddanial2619]

Shhh dont flaunt it. We know your intention 😂

[@joelambert7128]

Please be aware that an Imperial gallon is 20% larger than a US gallon, as an Imperial pint is 20 fluid ounces whereas a US pint is 16.

[@Arnold_X3]

I like your honesty Matthew, went straight away into the scratch on the grill, and the fact that this is a loan for 6 months from Audi. I don't like the British racing green color, but otherwise, great pick.

[@ivaniliev93]

I like how Matt got over it, kinda like: fu*k it, ship it. In my country we say that the broken brings luck. Wish you all the best Matt...

[@solar5286]

I’m 6’ 4” and never been able to fit in any generation of the R8. Head is always pressed into the roof and legs are uncomfortably bent. Thankfully the G80 M3 is the comfiest car I’ve ever been in for tall people. Absolutely lovely fitment

[@zarantula]

Roof looks like you've let your black roof fade in the sun mate I'm afraid

[@ConnorHammond]

I'm glad you like green cars, too. Although, until now, they've all turned out a bit drab. As I'm sure you'll agree. This one, however, is quite nice. Although I reckon a black top would match a bit better than the burgundy one 😉

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. The Lambo cars mostly also painted green.

[@imranahmed-vs7ok]

Go Matt, love watching your honest and genuine reviews 👏👏👏

[@brentwells6802]

honestly matt that r8 is one of the best specs ive ever seen! looks amazing!

[@Jezee213]

Little baby Grace is so adorable! Have fun with the new car! gonna be different having a small car like that after having the big ol' sedan.

[@wasschaustduso9535]

feels illegal to be this early

[@alexhouseas7531]

wow bro good for you ... looser

[@mercurial1025]

Gay

[@Pawcio2115]

🤮

[@5263-b4i]

Peinlo

[@MisterStifler]

Premature coming

[@cw5285]

Congratulations Mat! Incredible spec with the brown top and interior. Cheers

[@eikkieyforles905]

Matt is just making me love Audis more and more

[@Erin-dw9vx]

Audi is good if you like RS7

[@jamesrad6317]

The S8 sounds phenomenal but look at all the dust on those screens!!!! 😭

[@isimsiz220]

I have a weakness for green cars. They are beautiful. 🥰

[@janpiet6612]

matt’s excitement is so contagious! lovely watch

[@Erin-dw9vx]

I have to say, you observe too closely

[@AleksanderHoff]

Imagine owning a cabriolet in the UK 😂 really makes you appreciate the 2 days of no rain per year

[@Erin-dw9vx]

Hahahaha, laughing my ass off, little bastard

[@snbala]

The awkward moment when her insurance company asks which car she backed into, a 23 plate R8 convertible, ouch! If that were me, that damage would annoy me constantly. Looks nice though with that contrast.

[@jonathanbackhouse1272]

if you think the car was rammed on the xmas trip you should see us on our ski trip in our A8 - 4 people, with skis and boots and suitcases....all INSIDE the car (no roof racks). the interior is so large its possible to get skis in between the rear passengers and have them resting on the driver armrest. ok, we are lucky in that we are not tall so the skis are not too long . vastly improves the fuel economy and wind noise on the 950 mile trio to the alps (44mpg. fully loaded)

[@jonathanells]

I don't get jealous much but DAMN as an Audi fanboy i'm jealous of you Mat. You've had a RS4, RS6, S8, and now a R8!!! That's not even mentioning your Porsches. Wow.

[@gregorygant4242]

Great choice there Mat. Man oh man that's a good looking car , and in that green and brown. But the sound of that V10 engine is simply glorious ! I could listen to that sound all freakin day !

[@Kronos0999]

Looks like someone at 40 would drive

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Kronos0999 Kronos, wish Matt also try Saleen S7 or Sprinter Trueno AE86.

[@DanielSwinn-gi8et]

More things on the car. The more things to go wrong. Simplicity is key.

[@Hoangbinhkien2003]

Nice choice, definitely. Btw in 1:29 11.7s isn't actually the best time. The S8 has actually done 11.4s on some other drag races on Carwow before (such as S8 vs RS6 drag race). This car may be slightly different to the particular S8 on that drag race (because Mat's S8 is actually the facelift version), but they are almost the same car technically, so 11.4s is actually the fastest.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The Saleen S7 done 11.43.

[@danielh9981]

@@purwantiallan5089 okay.. what does that have to do with anything?

[@sinoperture]

Single tuned springs always preferable to adaptive dampers… which tend to be too soft or too hard and they overheat when driven hard. Tune the dampers for the perfect use case and leave them there. That's what the X73 suspension on the Porsche 981 series did so well..

[@James-semaJ]

Mat loves his Burberry. Balling these days. You've earned it mate!!!

[@robertjackson5836]

I'm surprised the insurer's didn't write it off with all that damage! 😂

[@neelzhome8431]

Congrats Mat! What a car! And as you said, it's the last chance to experience a nice brutal V10 R8! Hope you enjoy it tremendously.

[@FinalVibes]

This guy is so chill. I would go nuts about any damage to my new car.

[@LJC944]

Ye it was shit but he wasn’t gonna wait longer over little scratches on the grill they get covered after a few drives anyway

[@touraneindanke]

ITS NOT HIS CAR !!!

[@LJC944]

@@touraneindanke wdym

[@touraneindanke]

@@LJC944 🙃😉

[@badgastein2]

First World Problem…all these viewers moaning about a tiny and practically invisible scratch.

[@tarekz9992]

Love the Audi vehicles you have owned. So really nice models, particularly the RS6 Avant ❤. Surprised you traded the S8 for the R8, given how the S8 checks all the boxes, roomy, comfy, fast, handles very well for it's size, excellent all weather car.

[@BiiYAAAA]

Looks like Audi is a sponsor and there rotating him

[@MrRawMonkey]

The depreciation on that car will be mind bending.

[@sickset]

Ended up switching from palomino brown interior to the black/rock grey stitch combo as I couldn't find one to see in person . Man it looks good in this video. Congrats Matt

[@trbandit88]

The brown and green compliment each other so well

[@Auto-Trend247]

Waiting for GT3 RS Deliver Video…….

[@Presto_001]

That would be done on his personal channel.

[@Evil.Turkey]

An S8 as a daily driver?? These KZbinrs are gettin insane

[@dobr4986]

Whats the problem

[@lumntoob999]

If you can genuinely afford it I don’t see a problem. In fact I don’t see any logical reason to purchase an S8 for anything but a daily.

[@ChaseEverything]

He's not your typical KZbinr. He's been In professional car reviewing for at least 20 years 😂

[@deadlydizzle3942]

​@@ChaseEverything he's been in the game a while but where did you get 20 years from?

[@alextozzi8619]

Fkn Elite stuff, you're completely right! 90% of people commenting here probably have a Ford Fiesta level sht... daily drive my fkn azz! You can buy an apartment with that cash no problem.

[@matteorusso764]

Awww the gift for the 2 Audi review without say nothing bad it’s finally here..🤗🤗

[@jonathangould1255]

I’ve just got a convertible for the summer and I’ve loved it. Not as powerful as the R8 but it is 420bhp supercharged and is light. Been great fun.

[@nico.mascio]

Matt is a true passionate car guy. Good taste, as opposed to those "car guys" we see all over the internet just catching likes. Got goosebumps when he reminded us that it will be the last R8, at least he made sure that there will be one more going around in a beatiful spec

[@Erin-dw9vx]

True, people who really like cars will express what they like to the fullest

[@bfcbrad69]

I hope that brown roof looks better in person haha

[@Erin-dw9vx]

What is this fresh with LOL

[@SuperNovaHeights_]

Why Green? Just why? Carbon grey or black

[@anfalshams]

The in-car camera upgrade makes it so good… we need to see camera upgrades overall…this was so good

[@bbuny10]

My daily driver is an 03 Awd Honda Element, I put the 19 in wheels on from the 2017 Accord sport. Those wheels make me smile every time I see the car. The gas mileage your Audi got is as good/better btw, I get about 22mpg

[@Birmingham_racing]

I know there's no such thing as a perfect life but this gets pretty close

[@joshburton42]

Im so upset bc matt is 5" 8, his camera man is 6" 0, i am 6" 3. I CANT FIT IN AN AUDI R8 CONVERTIBLE. 💀💀

[@NomadJRG]

@@joshburton42 not sure where you got 5ft 8 from Matt is 5ft 10.5 (179cm). It is shocking though that anyone even remotely tall won't fit comfortably in a £170k car!

[@mysticskills9131]

@@NomadJRG hes 5ft 9 essentially he said in the video hes 179cm

[@mysticskills9131]

@@NomadJRG 179cm is actually 5.87ft if you covert it which is why i said 5'9

[@kalmmonke5037]

gr yaris inline 3 with exhuast kit , in lotus elise final edition type of caar, would be better

[@dieterfontaine78]

Now I wanna see Mat trying to fit his mom, his daughter, his wife and all that luggage in this like in the S8 😀😀

[@marcinstyle85]

Are you feeling okay ?

[@theone_nik]

An absolute beautiful dream car Mat! Congrats! May the summer never ends ☀

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree. Matt seemingly love all those dream and exotic cars.

[@michelemariotti8198]

Well done for getting it in BRG, underrated colour! Looks amazing

[@chrishartney]

Singing the praises of 23.6 m.p.g, and 30 m.p.g. on a long run, tells me that we live in completely different worlds 😂

[@emmanuelrodriguez1043]

Enjoy that beauty! 👏 💪 I’m an Audi S8 fan, but love the R8 too. I’m ~186 CM so good to know! I also like to sit far away from the steering wheel and stretch my legs, so it’s a no no for me If I’m ever able to afford anything on that price range! Enjoy Matt! Well deserved 🎉 👏

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi S8, R8, and R8 LMS are equally impressive.

[@CheckDisOutpeeps]

You've outdid yourself here Matt, the green and brown is absolutely clean. Sexy af ride! I'm a watch guy also, so the green reminds me of the Omega Seamaster 300 in the new green dial. Clean.

[@See_more....]

I love Audi's, I own an Audi A5, and I loved your S8. So why have I never liked the R8?

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi R8 LMS: EXCUSE ME??

[@See_more....]

@@purwantiallan5089 Excuse you what?

[@anetafigowska3376]

I never knew you were from Poland 🤔. So you drove all the way to Warsaw? 😂 🎉

[@GamingCornerYT]

Unfortunately Audis have offset pedals same as BMW and now Volvo! Such a shame … 😮

[@glutgirI]

Never thought green would look thus good on an Audi! And anyone else got the idea of his Porsche?? When is he getting it or not???

[@ForcesNL]

I think it would look better with a slight dash of clearcoat, a satin finish. That way it matches much better with the other finishes. It's a great color combo though. And yes Porsche does this alot. It's a classic combo.

[@glutgirI]

@@ForcesNL asking about his Porsche that he was gonna purchase

[@lilllwizzzle]

You are doing extremely well for yourself Matt! Kudos to you, I'm jealous.

[@DarthSeanious]

All loaners not his own money

[@richmondvand147]

I agree his family seems to be doing well and he seems respected by auto manufacturers which is good - means he gets these slick loaners

[@mert8395]

@@DarthSeanious i thought the gt3 rs was his own?

[@lilllwizzzle]

@@DarthSeanious oh I didn't know he got them on lease, but that makes sense with how he goes through them. Still a good time.

[@blackcatvibing]

His channel is the most successful on KZbin his videos are good he uploads alot this isn't surprising i wouldn't be surprised if he bought a bugatti chiron

[@aphiwemanze121]

I fear the maintenance on the suspension 💵💵💵

[@ophatjb]

Problem for the next owners. He'll no doubt switch it out in 1-2 years

[@mobby30]

@@ophatjb In 6 months. It's a 6 month lease.

[@Daniel-eh7iq]

Green exterior, brown interior...so very British... Purple roof (well it doesn't look brown to me..)...golden wheels, red brake calipers...not my cup of tea Mr Watson, but I do love your channel and I wish you lots of fun with the R8!

[@AndreasNV]

now you can chuck load covers into that R8 because it looks like a forest

[@Ianmundo]

Matt needs a feather duster for his birthday, that Audi’s interior is minging!

[@thatcuh9092]

Congrats on your R8 Mat. Well deserved

[@dream7507]

Car is carwow's and not mats

[@thatcuh9092]

@@dream7507 it’s actually Audi’s, neither CarWow’s nor Mat’s, but he is the “owner” of the car for the next 6 months. So it definitely is his car.

[@rickispringleer8768]

This spec actually looks insane 😍😍

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. As insane as Saleen S7 and GT by Citroen Road Car.

[@rockclimbingskills]

You know audi struggle to sell mats spec’d cars when he returns them

[@boonie3]

Something about green with gold wheels always looks great

[@claytonlester1872]

Ehh ...should've got a Lambo imo

[@fahadabbas2100]

Later he will trade yanny for a car😂😂

[@sway9725]

i wouldve kept the S8

[@snowandlightsmusic]

I don't mind the green, and the gold wheels are nice, and the interior brown is lovely. but that brown soft top is absolute disgusting lol. you pushed it too far. and broke it... 😅

[@mmerritt143]

Matt, my current daily driver is a 992 911 Turbo S but in addition to this car in the next 30 days my Audi S8 that I special ordered will be arriving. I think it might be the perfect combination of a two car garage. What do you think?

[@srspower]

You should contact the council about that wheel, they pay out to lots of people every year for that sort of damage.

[@plane4993]

when the roof is down that color combination is amazing

[@car_210nit7]

Loved to see a video of performance luxury cars on the dyno. Mercedes S63, BMW 760Li or 750, Audi S8.

[@skewizzyace]

Matt and his green exterior and brow leather interior.. I can spot his car from a mile away with those specs

[@spdcrzy]

S8 Plus. Absolute DREAM sleeper bahnburner.

[@narrowistheway77]

I thought it was going to be an M8 convertible when I saw the blurred picture, but an R8 is definitely respectable since we likely won’t see another new N/A V10 in this era

[@111usul]

almost 15y since release and still looks top notch!

[@johnnylima9632]

Wish I was lucky enough to get a seasonal car, and have it replaced when the winter comes. Life certainly is good to Mat. Congrats and enjoy it!!many happy safe mile (as you can do in 6 months anyway lol)

[@ThomasMarxJKD]

I drive my toyota celica since 18 years, its 23 years old. Never anything broke. None of these new expensive cars will ever make it to these numbers.

[@jameseats4144]

Solid family car right there 🙂

[@den_525]

Reaction very different if it's his actual personal car getting delivered damaged vs a press car lol

[@Biggles]

I think the green colour on the R8 kind of works, but what I don't understand is why the paint looks so dull. It's a brand new car, but it looks like it hasn't been painted properly. The finish doesn't even look an even shade from panel to panel. The rear bumper looks darker and more dull than the metal work above it, as do some of the lower panels. The "shine" give the appearance of orange peel all over the body.

[@Vellfire_GG]

I knew it was an r8 just from the blurred picture, now that’s skill! 🎉

[@TerMa354]

The important thing is that YOU are happy with your purchase. Those things have looked plain to me since the day they came out. I also don’t have the disposable income to purchase something like that.