Everything that goes WRONG with a USED Audi R8 V10

[@splatman1150]

Damn, you guys are brilliant. Went from small hatchbacks to being able to review super cars.

[@ReDriven]

Humble hatchbacks will always be close to our heart though

[@goldengibus6300]

@@ReDriven can you do the FD civic series? The civic sedan with the k20?

[@chrispapageorgiou1904]

Great reviews. Up to high standards

[@deanchur]

@@ReDriven If you can make it to SA I've got a 2008 diesel Fiesta with 400,000km on it you can review 🤣

[@jiive10]

Watching Tony Stark pull up with one of these back in the first Iron Man made 9 year old me fall in love instantly. Still a realistic dream car to this day.

[@spinnetti]

Same, and I got it in silver. No problems after 5 years so far.

[@benwelter8890]

With the the car or tony stark?😂

[@beauporter8440]

Na 150k + for a car which would be crazy to find parts let alone actually paying for said parts. I think at 50k it might be worth the risk but 150k is just a bad financial decision.

[@bradj78]

@@beauporter8440in the UK these things are cheap as chips.

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

He still had to have Happy driving the Royce to carry his luggage, though…

[@2810Mad]

The last time I came this early, my girlfriend was mad at me.

[@ReDriven]

😂

[@strussdo]

😂😂

[@timw2083]

💀😂💀😂💀

[@michaelhart5886]

Premature for who darling

[@xwarped83]

Yeah, she told me.

[@Mtsdrx]

As an R8 V8 owner I can only say that this review is spot on. For me it’s a forever car.

[@scottcarter2362]

911...R8 V10...R34 GTR...RX7...Please, oh please, can someone out there give Adam some time with their NSX? It's his dream car, and mine. And I'm absolutely positive plenty of YOU love that car too. If you get an NSX Adam, I'll become a paying member of your channel. I'll do it to see you drive your dream car.

[@ReDriven]

We’ve had an offer for an NSX in NZ. Just need to find the time and money to jet over there!

[@scottcarter2362]

@@ReDriven swim mate. Swim.

[@rotarpowered6665]

You oughta pay for Adam and Jim's airline tickets 😅​@@scottcarter2362

[@MrSymo66]

The Iron Dames were driving a NSX in the IMSA till Lamborghini stepped up. I have to say the Acura NSX is a beautiful thing.

[@scottcarter2362]

@MrSymo66 it's a subjective thing, but the NSX has always made me swoon. My dream car, bar none, is a 1997 NA2, six speed 3.2 in Imola yellow. I would rather have than any other car. I'm 44 years old, and I made that choice in 1997. Nothing has changed since.

[@mattyb.5628]

7:04 Just a note about big brakes: they are designed for efficient cooling and not for stopping power. As counterintuitive as it sounds, your braking performance is governed by your tyres. If you can plant the brakes hard enough to trigger the ABS, then you already have more than enough braking power. Bigger brakes whilst having more braking power, are generally used for their higher surface area to dissipate heat.

[@bondmcnugget]

This was one of the first super cars I drove, a manual v10 and it was one of my favorite memories. I get to drive a fair few cars because of my trade everything from your daily drives to exotics but this car will always have a special place in my heart..

[@socalnsx]

picked up a low mile minty silver 2010 gated V8 a few months ago..... absolutely love this car

[@jaydensydes3478]

What a bargain. I'll sell my mazda 2 and buy one tomorrow!

[@ReDriven]

If you don't get at least 100K for the Mazda 2, we'd be shocked

[@andrewd7586]

@@ReDrivenThat’s in cents I assume Adam?…🤭

[@jourdansangar]

@@andrewd7586Nope, Japanese Yen 😂

[@DiscoFang]

@@jourdansangar Near enough same thing 1c ≈ 1Y

[@taxus750]

Oi! Join the queue pal (-;

[@LDrift]

When I was pretty young in 2011-12 I worked as a detailer at the Audi dealership on the GC. I often had the opportunity to do short drives down to the service station in R8’s even including the GT model. But once in a while, I had to take them down to Tweed Heads to obtain NSW rego for NSW customers. Absolutely loved driving these vehicles. The V10 was amazing, but personally, I absolutely loved the V8 purely due to the sound, especially when fitted with a performance exhaust. The older RS5 V8’s are also a whole lot of fun.

[@Ripst4rt]

Almost covered everything: Mag Ride - already mentioned Valve cover leaks - already mentioned Manual shifter linkage - cheap/easy to fix Brakes warping - because people clean the car and don't dry the brakes Transmission oil cooler pipes - notorious for corrosion. Bit of a pain to fix. Aftermarket exhaust - must have Overall incredibly well engineered engine and transmission. V10 manuals will surely reach collector status. Pretty hard to find due to low production numbers.

[@deet4895]

I've always loved the wheels that came on these R8 V10s, such a good design.

[@mrnicktoyou]

I hired one of these as my wedding car when I got married. The engine was epic but the single clutch auto gearbox was laughably bad. At low speeds, it sometimes tried to shift back to first and the car just comes to a halt, violently. Still, was an amazing experience to drive once you get the revs up.

[@mrnicktoyou]

@@Robwra320 I think this car that he is driving has the dual clutch box though. Seems to be much better than the series 1 model.

[@bradj78]

@@Robwra320nah the Type 42 single clutch auto does suck. Clunky, revvy POS it is. Do yourself a favour and buy the Manuel.

[@BocaAtractivo82]

when you rev'd it and made the "aahhhh-ah" comment - splendid choic of reaction mate. That was awesome

[@murrieteacher]

On the bucket list to own. Yes really, being a Lexus follower I would own one of these. Personally, if you are not going to buy one, do not take one out for a test. It will ruin your driving pleasure for ever, they are just so good.

[@smilingjack7622]

and drive it where and at what speed? please Im keen to hear as another 1000 cameras are rolled out everyday across the country.

[@TimSlee1]

@@smilingjack7622 That's what i'm wondering. There aren't many race tracks let alone public race tracks in Australia so when are you ever gonna be able to take full advantage of the power and handing?

[@stephenmoore1541]

As much as i love the R8, for that much money, i might just buy a C8 Corvette. If i could get a R8 with a manual, that'd be wonderful but their numbers are pretty small.

[@michaelinzitari]

If you can’t afford it brand new, you can’t afford it used. It’s simple to remember and this motto will save you big $$$ in the long run

[@connergoldberg]

Good to see the old girl out and about! It is worth mentioning that this example has an aftermarket exhaust and a tune. The stock exhaust is much quieter than the stock exhaust on the gallardo and the reason it probably feels a bit better in the mid range is most likely due to the tune haha

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Owned a 2011 V10 for eleven years. Only real issue was the carbon build up on the intake valves. Amazingly reliable car for it's relatively limited production (as compared to a Golf) and screaming V10 engine. Yes, keep a battery tender plugged in to make sure the battery doesn't go flat and you are parked up against a wall and cannot get to the emergency pull cord....

[@maxmgquba8494]

💯💯

[@WilsonFrench-u3i]

Finally got here as soon as the videos out… Imma happy man.

[@hellothere4342]

When I did a research into RS6 V10TT. The common theme is, when it works. It's perfect. When it doesn't? You'd wanna re-mortgage for repairs.

[@ihavealife002]

I like how many cars use the ignition coils out of these R8s. My brother is building a rock crawler right now out of an 80s 4-runner and swapping in a 1UZ into it, and apparently people swap to R8 coils. And obviously I have them in my mk6 golf R lol

[@annenominous7220]

bought a 2015, a year later, sold it for what i paid for it.. was happy to see it go. That engine is a monument to engineering, but I just like all the latest frills.

[@YourRegularRadish]

Such a great car, but that issue with the magnaride is a bit concerning. That is why I decided to go for a Mazda 6 instead.

[@bradj78]

My MagRide hasn’t leaked yet. When they do, I’ll send them to Nagengast in Poland for rebuilding. Strange that AC Delco make them for the VAG Group but won’t sell them to consumers 😡

[@stevenberry1574]

No, you went for the Mazda, because you will never be able to afford an Audi. You're not fooling anyone.

[@seancarnellnz]

Great review! Another item to watch out for is the gear box bolts. Over time, these can stretch and leak oil, which is hard to detect since it gets absorbed in the lower rear tray. Most dealers won’t remove this tray because they change oil via vacuum extraction due to the multiple sump plugs. I own a 2007 R8 Gen1 Manual and a 2016 R8 V10 Plus Gen 2. I disagree with the opinion that the Gen 1 is a better car. Looks are subjective and don't improve performance. The Gen 2 non-facelift, without the soft rev limiter and without the PPF exhaust, is the car to get. The pre-facelift GNE 2 model's launches better and are not muffled by the PPF.

[@Average.1JZ.Enjoyer]

Yeah nah, we don't vacuum out the oil. That's more hassle than just dropping the 5 sump plugs.

[@SartyikuoAehyt]

kay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations

[@ROK350]

I did like the way you acknowledged the B7 RS4, the practical version of the Gen 1 R8 and the only manual version of RS4.

[@MrTroytroy]

The recommendation to use OEM brakes instead of aftermarket is so seriously flawed it requires either an edit or withdrawal of this is a credible editorial. Considering they are the same brakes as thousand of other vehicles on the road in Australia - particularly the prolific RS3. Owners of which are more likely to not be drones and take their car to their local Audi dealership to get ripped off with the “soft as butter” warp prone wavy rotors - use some of the reputable aftermarket rotors (DBA 5000) and pads (lots of options). Squeaks are because they didn’t use any lube in and around the pads.

[@JamshiSaroye]

I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...

[@ullsp]

I have owned 2 of them both V8 Short answer is, Only if u can afford the upkeep, and accept that will cost a hell lot more than a TT.. but sooooo worth it , (if aftermarket exhaust is installed 🥳)

[@adamziegele]

How much in maintenance a year you talking about?

[@BradderzTekkerz]

I love that you guys are doing all sorts of cars but please don’t forget your routes!!!

[@ReDriven]

Aside from the shorts cars this week, scroll back and you’ll see recently it’s been Triton, BT-50, RAV4, Mazda 3, Toyota Prado and Golf. Plenty of normal cars coming up too

[@BradderzTekkerz]

@@ReDriven oh I have watched them all! Haha don’t you worry I see re driven I watch video. But I do just enjoy the unsung hero’s

[@ReDriven]

The humble car will always be our jam!

[@fofomp723]

Can't wait to see the lexus lc500 review

[@timw2083]

Same here

[@dirtygrill]

Great video. I'm lucky enough to be in the UK with our incredibly depressed car market, and I've started to see early V8s being bought by people in Australia since they are so much cheaper and plentiful. I wouldn't be surprised if this accelerates when V10s meet the import guidlines.

[@bradj78]

I have a 2010 V8 Manuel in Australia and all of what you say here is correct re: its quirks and foibles. But I’d give up a kidney before I gave up my R8. They’re that good.

[@P_FamilyJAR]

Brilliant quoting of The Gurge!! And I agree, the older ones look better. I know it’s not a sensible buy, but I do have a soft spot for the R8, amazing looking thing and that V10 sound (although if money was no limit the V10 I’d want would be the LFA - Yamaha tuning the sound of that engine was sheer brilliance)

[@Augustusgloop1994]

This is my favourite car with the Suzuki Jimny! Brilliant review as always, keep up the good work guys!

[@Crunch630]

this channel is my replacement Doug Demuro. Stopped watching that guy years ago when he upped his video length to astronomical lengths. No such problems here. Keep it up boys!

[@ReDriven]

Cheers for watching mate!

[@inferno]

get the gated manual, v8 if its your fist supercar and you dont really know if you afford it or go for v10 if you are sure you can fix expensive things later, for daily use for v8 manual, wont break your bank and you still have a blast

[@Jofelmenneke]

For me older cars are more fun. Newer to heavy to complex. To isolated. No experience.

[@jonathansantos-xx7ul]

Around what mileage should you blast the coils to ensure the engine and components are maintained /.?

[@TimSlee1]

I know some people say that the design looks boring but I think the design of this car hasn't aged a day.

[@japraksarma1713]

Always wanted one, never had money to buy one.

[@damo9997]

I couldn’t afford one. Even if I could, dunno whether I’d want one. It’s interesting to see what the 1% get to drive, though. That V-10 does sound sweet - it’s like Michelle Mouton and Hannu Mikkola coming together down the road in five-cylinder rally Quattros.

[@gdubyadubya8961]

Walter Da Silva has a knack of designing cars that simply stand the test of time. R8 and RS5 have both maintained their appeal to this day. BMW take note. Fake bits and gopher teeth doth not a future classic make.

[@georgepappas4628]

This car isn't for the faint-hearted. A lot who buy these second-hand can afford to pay for them but they can't afford the ridiculous upkeep.

[@davidgouyaie8027]

great video. supercars also deserved a look after some miles to see if we one day we get the chance for a dream cars for it to be that reliable and too costly?.. Now am waiting for the ultimate video. the Gtr r35. 😢.. sweating in advance.

[@alexstoermer]

If you have to finance a luxury item, you cannot afford it. Cash, or not at all. Thanks for the review :)

[@MikeT-e6b]

You guys need to do a review on the R35 GT-R now and see how they compare. Only fitting, they’re roughly the same price and very on par performance wise. The 35 might be quicker if I’m not mistaken though.

[@graemecooper4100]

Love these cars but it would have to be one of the gated manuals. I would die a happy man if i had one of those.

[@ChristopherNeilF]

Another decent car, good job Redriven.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

How about a redriven episode on that mk2 escort on the lift behind jim?

[@P_FamilyJAR]

100%

[@2jztheworld361]

This channel needs some more cool retro cars

[@mtadc1545]

Helll yessss

[@AntonaLewandoski]

kislux I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter

[@pc4me67]

Enjoying your clips,,,, but honestly frustrating when you say "expensive" "bloody expensive" etc for replacement parts/maintence . Would be awesome if you can say 10,10's,100's or thousands of dollars as a guide!

[@jwmurphyccsis]

Great review and interior reminds me of my TT which is another great Audi

[@nick4paokara]

next video: "Should you buy a USED Koenigsegg CCX, what goes wrong with them? How are they holding up?"

[@ReDriven]

Oi… spoilers…

[@Tracertme]

With our pothole ridden roads today I wouldn’t bother… 😅❤ and the car market is constantly collapsing 😮

[@ShanibaAjala]

No matter the appearance or the metal parts of the kislux bag, I believe that as long as you are not a professional, you will never see any difference .

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

Erebus matches the Audi paintwork perfectly! Nice review mate

[@ReDriven]

Excellent spotting mate! Thanks for the kind words

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

@@ReDriven mate I helped design it. Easy spot ;)

[@ReDriven]

No way!

[@chrislewis5464]

Car guy and watch guy! One of Jody’s Erebus watches their mate. Notice the cool Seiko Presage Style 60’s you rock too buddy!

[@gnkVLCT]

Okay cool, another fine video...but I'll ask again, in case an owner sees this. 2018-2019 PRE-FACELIFT B9 RS4 please!

[@A861967]

Always liked this design the sound of the engine and the interior 😊 But … just too expensive and somehow not an option as only 2 seats.

[@EledgeAbella]

HEY kislux I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

[@jojojojojojo7728]

Any thoughts on v10 2010 model with manual transmission?

[@pikachude5490]

Whats the silver car on the stands behind jim?

[@maxmackinlay618]

Torana?

[@TheSushiandme]

they are so cheap now :O

[@Omouvie]

Please review an Infiniti FX or QX70... I'm looking into one and trust your reviews🙏

[@spinnetti]

Love mine (I like the first gen better as the styling is more refined)... After 5-7 years (can't remember exactly) I finally hit 30k miles. Maintenance and repairs have been minimal - pretty much just the coolant overflow bottle so far (and it had the reinforcement strap) but that was cheap and easy to replace - I think it was $100USD or so for the part and 30 min to swap out. Also had a couple plastic pieces I needed to replace and that wasn't expensive. Even shocks are no big deal - if you can afford this car, changing the shocks should also be no big deal. I'll probably replace my mag rides in a year or two with Ohlins. New set of brake rotors is the only thing that will be pretty pricey for what it is, but I'm a fair long way before I need to replace them. I don't care about the infotainment at all - I bought it to drive, not to fuss with the radio. All in all, it still feels as special as the day I bought it. Advice to potential owners; Don't modify it. It just gets less special, looks like you are trying to hard and lowers its value too. For the money I can't think of a better buy that makes you feel special every time you get in it.

[@esthetics4512]

ohlins road and track suspension the good stuff

[@esthetics4512]

personally disagree on the mods and value part besides ohlins suspension is technically a mod

[@marcjcapetown]

That Erebus Origin looks good!

[@jldp24]

Been looking at a 2017 with 30k mileage. This video has been taken on board.

[@SunnyS3506]

The steering must have been hydraulic, possibly? Thus better steering feel as opposed to newer ones which likely have electric steering re: the 2019 press car you were driving not having any feel to it.

[@AnythingEvil78]

I'm worried, just started this vid as a happy TT RS looking to upgrade to one of these . . .

[@esthetics4512]

with regards to brakes use surface transform carbon ceramics they are less expensive then OEM by a huge margin and perform better then OEM plus its reusable ohh and no squeaks with pagid racing pads

[@samuellim5595]

Please get ur hands on an Italian for review, would love to know how reliable a used granturismo would be

[@isarayyanmd]

owh no. i have one parked in the garage. hmmm. the usual cracked display etc. between the gtr and the r8, i prefer the r8 though.

[@AHC4675]

Would love to own one but not in my pay grade. Iam more than happy with my cv8.

[@bartwatts1921]

In the US a 2013 sells for $67k and a 2023 for $156k. In Aussie dollars, $98k and $230k respectively. Your market is outrageously expensive.

[@michaelfrancis4736]

You should see what we are expected to pay for an F- series truck or Chev equivalent.

[@kasmstamps1897]

Mind you we can get BYD Seal Performance for 70k too or the Yang Wang U9🤞. I got the Dynamic Seal. The Premium was the pick but I chose to get solar panels and 30 TSLA si that I can afford to drive as much as I want and maybe get a new car in 5 years?

[@tanastrajkovski238]

Found a audi r8 2007 v8 manual for 29.000$, im very tempted to get it (thing probably doesnt even turn on tho)

[@TCrimson05t]

I'm going to get a late 2014 R8 V8 coupe Stronic. 😌

[@bradj78]

Oh and the single clutch auto Type 42 (Gen 1) sucks. It’s like driving a 308 Holden with a 5000rpm stall converter, the way it rides up the rev range before shifting gear. I mean it’ll punch thru the gears way faster if you mat the accelerator, but who drives like that on our roads? 😂 Get a Manuel or later dual clutch transmission

[@dirtygrill]

The R-tronic is better than people give it credit for. The issue is that people try to drive them like autos/DCTs, but to get the most out of them you need to drive them like they're manuals. Let's not forget the best R8 made, the gen1 GT, is R-tronic.

[@esthetics4512]

@@dirtygrill fact

[@mrfazzy99]

Maybe used rs6 v10 next?

[@roycesutherland8268]

Love that German safety review!

[@grantm1891]

Ah, my weekly dose of “what car do I want to buy this week?”

[@FolgarAlbores]

En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.

[@AustinMathias]

Dang man my S5 doesn't feel like a rebadged VW to me.

[@OldManMick]

SO. MUCH. YES.

[@MegaGnerd]

Good timing I was going to sell my house and buy one of these.

[@saineeraj3761]

Waiting for crz review

[@adamsidebottom5023]

If you're financing a used R8 with the dodgy lenders that driva aggregates, you probably need to have a think about it.

[@e.l.4409]

7:47 yeah but cheap Linglongs on a R8 = sideways fun

[@leowinsnever7027]

Not going to be a fun day selling the house to cover u possible damage

[@scottrobertson307]

Love the R8 but definitely not digging the gear box. What’s up with that garbage?

[@markward2824]

If I wanted something like this, I’d just go the safer bet with a Lexus LC500 hardtop V8 🤷‍♂️ VW vs Toyota … Toyota all day every day (I know the Lexus power plant is located in the front!)

[@esthetics4512]

Lc500 is nothing like an R8

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

starts at 17:53

[@mlukubone7134]

Uses hothatch sized tyres atleast

[@RPI79]

Jesus. Listening to the list of possible and likely failures makes me miss my Valiant even more.

[@indetailcarcaresolutions3770]

Great review Adam. I have lusted after an R8 or poor man’s R8 (TTS) for many years. I’m yet to even drive/detail one. You are spot on with Italian versions, but they are getting better. I regularly detail an MY06 Maserati GranSport Cabriolet. The first model with the Ferrari 4.2 V8 and paddle shifters only transmission. 30,000km and it’s on its 2nd gearbox, all plastic is sticky and the roof needs a $6,000 repair to get it to work. Keep the reviews coming. Lloyd

[@smilingjack7622]

I remember my father trying to explain to me how his audi gearbox shuddered and was all but undriveable at low speeds. before it was towed away for about the 10th time and he bought a lexus.

[@mitchsmith4032]

Northern beaches...woop!!

[@jatt-jatt-jatt3181]

never mate did I think redriven would review an r8, also could you review a mk7 golf (normal spec)?

[@leowinsnever7027]

Love these guys But they have already voiced many times how much they dislike the whole volswagen groups reliability and also pretty sure they directly called the mk7 sh*t in the car of the year series

[@kraken1473]

so basically if you;re on a budget you afford it until it breaks

[@jackpuppy2678]

If you need finance you are living beyond your means!

[@Maxs2535]

Please don’t drive up my dream cars value 😭