Great to see your honest pros and cons of ownership. Overall the R8 appears to have been a solid purchase despite some minor rattles and other smaller issues. Hopefully a long-term garage favourite that you don’t need to part with early to support your house purchase. Enjoy your break away Andrew.
@JimboJammy5 жыл бұрын
I used to work with a guy who's main job was working at a body and service shop for exotic cars. He used to deliver cars back to customers when the cars were ready. He said he liked driving the R8 over the likes of other exotic cars because the R8, although as quick as a lot of other super cars, it was also ok to drive under normal, typical mundane conditions, he said he could sit in traffic quite happily in R8's but said other cars were a nightmare to drive around in when the speed limits were 20 - 30 and the clutches were horrible when in traffic. This was a good 12 years ago though, I assume back then most were still manuals, nowadays everything is auto so that may not be such an issue now but ever since he told me that I've always wanted an R8.
@amdaman35 жыл бұрын
Future classic with the manual. I've got the V10 manual and it's an absolute joy.
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I originally assumed this car was S tronic then looked again and it was manual and was like "hmm well it could work". So glad I took the chance👍
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Another negative comment about the R8. There are plenty of Porsches sold in far greater numbers with far less exotic construction that have become classics, love to know why R8 won't - all the press in the UK seem to think it's well on its way. What's a true future class for you then if rarity, mid engine, aluminium space frame construction, a V8 and a manual gearbox aren't special enough? 🤔
@stevengore5784 жыл бұрын
Antonio Farina daft comment
@adamwaz56154 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard probably the 4 rings on the bonnet. Classics from exotics don't sell cheap cars to keep their prestige. Unfortunately Audi sell really cheap cars.
@NorthyCars802 жыл бұрын
So pleased to hear about the dragging of the wheels on full lock! I bought one in September and apart from the discs being warped (something I forced the dealership to replace!) the dragging was concerning me! Now I can relax 🙌🏻
@daibennett92244 жыл бұрын
The cabin on this car is probably insulated a lot better then the average vw or Audi,that’s why it’s nice and peaceful inside,very nice,I also hate rattling,I’ve had two new car in the last 3 years,Honda crv that as a dash rattle,and my golf mk7 that as a rattle on speed bumps,the dealership told me it’s normal,just the dsg box rattle lol
@JayEmmOnCars5 жыл бұрын
agree with you on the positive reception you get with one
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Good isn't it? If you look at the typical cars on the road, I can't see why you really need to go beyond R8 unless you mix in circles where people have something even flasher and you have an inferiority complex.
@eddiericks6554 Жыл бұрын
One of the best cars I have driven but the tt fits on the road better it’s not as wide and the manual does have a fun factor it’s the best looking 👀 car in my subjective opinion 😊
@housey42975 жыл бұрын
I have a Mk1 V10 Plus that I bought over 3 years ago. I am the second owner and it was pretty much new when I bought it. I have since added 37,000 miles in all sorts of conditions including track days, 4 Nurburgring trips and a North Coast 500 run. I am glad I have a warranty as it has had over £30,000 of warranty work on it, including a new DSG gearbox (£23,000) after it started to whine. Agree it gets incredibly positive comments compared to other cars Ive owned. Great car and the V10 Plus with fixed dampers is my preference. You are spot on about infotainment, it is dire and reminds me of the B7 R4 I had (and you bought from me!). I have also seen over 30 MPG on a long run, lots better than the V8 surprisingly. I have seen 4mpg at 205mph indicated in Germany, making the fuel gauge like a reverse rev counter. Great car, not perfect but fantastic value and one of the finest engines ever put into a road car.
@amdaman35 жыл бұрын
Houseyyyyy not coming back to ocuk lad?
@housey42975 жыл бұрын
@@amdaman3 Unlikely Amit. Enjoyed my time contributing to the forum, but found myself going over the same old same old so called it a day. Nothing pissed me off, but after 26K plus posts it was time to call it a day. Will still pop along to open days etc, just not planning to be part of the forum anymore.
@amdaman35 жыл бұрын
@@housey4297 fair enough mate, I hope you're enjoying that Red R8 as much as I am mine. Summers coming up in NZ and I can't wait to take the cover off and give it some stick.
@paulweis97974 жыл бұрын
Nice update. As regards to the noise around the back window appears sometimes to come from the fitting of the 3rd break light. The retaining mechanism, sort of a sliding plastic lock. I replaced the break light as it was broken. The noise was gone as well! Fuel tab, same issue here but a bit of WD 40 solved the issue. In case you are stuck, as for a second person to push and pull the cap once they hear the operating noise. I have an 2008 model, hence 1st gen and it is a fantastic ride throughout. They produced something really special in 2003!
@lonsdaleashley235 жыл бұрын
Good video. also my dream car too so 10/10. i work at an Audi near Birmingham if you ever need anything parts or service drop me a message anything to keep these cars going :)
@mordechaileviyitzchak67385 жыл бұрын
Another honest and totally upfront video that we've come to expect. Well done.... again Andrew. Keep up the good work. Warm regards
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks David 👍
@TaxEvasi0n4 жыл бұрын
As someone who's only ever driven a 91' Nissan Pulsar for 8 years (first car, also had project plans that didn't turn out, and now have no spare cash/savings because investments), I would be so pleased if these were the only issues I had lol! I'm either going to settle for the Peugeot RCZ or Audi R8. The Audi is like the RCZ's bigger brother. Both are very good cars from what I've researched.
@johndearn94575 жыл бұрын
Another great video Andrew,, albeit I’ll never own one, just because I can’t get our English Setter in it😂
@MrFluffChicken4 жыл бұрын
Good video, but when you are referring to a part of the car that you are talking about, can you zoom in on that part. It’s a bit frustrating when you’re talking about something but you show half of something and still angle it so we can see you talking. Apart from that, it was good.
@sparkford045 жыл бұрын
Andrew, as always love your matter of fact presentation and open and honest comments. Glad you are enjoying your ownership experience , Worts and all.
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks as ever Keith, love your comments too mate 😎
@bernardwarr4187 Жыл бұрын
Great video and information, I would love a v8 R8, but can you imagine if Mercedes has made an affordable 2 seater sports car, with a 2 wheel drive transaxle around the mighty M156 engine?
@Fulloctanegarage4 жыл бұрын
About to buy one... deciding between the v8 and v10... thanks for the info
@InsideTheJoshMind2 жыл бұрын
V10 If you’re going into this arena, go all the way. I haven’t driven the v8. But I own a v10 and I’m probably going to build the engine a bit more. For most people it’s more than enough. But the v8 just is not the whole experience.
@kevdavies34453 жыл бұрын
great timely vid as I have been thinking of buying one lots to think about needs deep thought your vid helps Kevin
@2many2say5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, great honest overview of the Audi R8. Now I know what to look for.
@jasonkennedy2045 Жыл бұрын
Great video mate, looking at an r8 spyder myself and this is great info. Thanks 🙏
@9186frank3 жыл бұрын
Sir I respect your honesty. Oh by the way at 6.00 in your video you have a check engine light on. Could be major $$. And don't forget the mag ride suspension that might fail Oh your lucky your car dose not have that option. Also if you need to replace an ac compressor per Audi you need to remove the entire engine. WTF Yeah I want one not.. New Vette yes get me one. Thanks peace out
@henrychongj4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid, it's my 5th months owning an R8 in Malaysia, 4.2 V8 as well. Although some minor problems starts to be happening and some weird noises will pop out every once in awhile from not know where, but still, a lovely car.
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
Hi Henry, yes noises are what remind you it’s not just any ordinary Audi 😁
@chinsueyeng68194 жыл бұрын
Hi Henry, which year V8 was it ?
@ianchambers27315 жыл бұрын
Your travel companion needs to learn to pack lighter 😉.... nice video, Andrew. "And that, Sir, is a characteristic of the vehicle" 🤣😂.
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately when given a choice of packing lighter or going in a different car, it's always the latter, oh well!
@malcolmscott41505 жыл бұрын
Great series Andrew - love the R8 project and your Quattro T shirt - my only Quattro experience was an A5 3.0 TDI Sportback and apart from dull steering feedback was a brilliant cruiser with lots of space - have a great break
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
A5 3.0 TDI was a great car, in fact those big engined diesels are very impressive. T-shirt was off ebay for around £10 delivered, quite possibly highly illegal use of the logo 🤐😁
@Martyboy845 жыл бұрын
New drinking game. Every time says "my R8" take a shot.
@danielfl.93474 жыл бұрын
Good that you let an authorized dealer. I would not buy one that has been servicer by another workshop. This will help the resell value
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
It's good for resale to get Audi to do the work but it's not good for the car. Will not be going to Audi again after that experience.
@spapauw9384 Жыл бұрын
very very good review of this car, thanks a lot
@SF-xj5nr4 жыл бұрын
A nice honest appraisal. 👍 If you feel brave next time you are going away you could always say to the wife, “shall we take 2 cars” 🤣🤣
@The.chronic.connoisseur Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the 1k 👍
@volkswizard Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@michaelglisson82405 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, loved the pluses and minuses! But to be fair, what car doesn't have those? And if the pluses are greater than the minuses, then that's a bonus! Question is, do you love the car and does it exceed your dream of what you hoped it would be? Hope it did, because, Man! Is that an awesome car or what! Hope you don't have to sell it! Enjoy your drive and be safe!
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. Yes it does exceed the dream, hence why I am so sad I can't take it away for an extended length of time due to luggage issues.However it's probably using it sparingly that retains my affection for it so not all bad!
@johnzaghloul84713 жыл бұрын
Michael Glisson t
@datacourier29444 жыл бұрын
The more I learn about the R8 the more I'm thinking - wouldn't something like Porsche Cayman be the answer for a slightly cheaper, more fun to drive alternative? Can you go into why you went from Porsche to the R8? We all want to have fun driving the car, so this move is not obvious to me.
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
Sure, apart from famous Porsche reliability issues, R8 is WAY more exciting to own and drive. I’ve driven a few Caymans 987 and 981 and never really enjoyed them. 981 was huge disappointment, stupidly long gearing, lots of road noise. I made a video on whether I should sell my Clubsport S to buy a Cayman. They are more practical though but so is a Golf. I see the R8 as more of a 911 rival and to me they are too common and boring unless GT3 I’m personally not into driving track cars with huge wings on the road, feel a bit silly. Look at it this way, a Lamborghini buyer could buy a Porsche but doesn’t and my motives are similar if not exactly the same. Also when did you last see an R8 on the road? Exclusivity is nice if not be all and end all. 😆
@datacourier29444 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I know every car reviewer is moaning about how good the Porsches are so is good to hear your reasons. I think I'm in a similar camp, I will appreciate something fast and less dangerous that has a lot of power rather than pure driving experience the Porsches provide.
@Hitori064 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to buy an AMG GT S. This gives me a good idea what to expect :)
@iantaf55595 жыл бұрын
Another great vid, Andrew. I seem to recall when I had my first A1 that on one or two occasions I couldn't open the fuel filler cap. I think Audi did a product recall to modify it if I remember right. So it would probably be a design inconsistency across the whole range. My S3 has just had its first MOT - no problems at all, as expected. All the best, Andrew.👍🏼
@TheJVCMan4 жыл бұрын
I have heard alot of stories about the Air Conditioner failing often and it being a really expensive part to replace with the engine out. What are your thoughts on this?
@jm7_tv8825 жыл бұрын
Let us know if you sort the instrument cluster!
@nevwhite32645 жыл бұрын
My wife and I managed a 11 day trip around Europe in my r8 bit of a squeeze but doable 👍 The infotainment doesn’t really matter I connected Bluetooth to the car but never use it the engine noise is all you need, even more so with an aftermarket exhaust 👌
@malcholden53573 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to change my Ferrari 360. I fancy either a Aston Martin V8 Vantage or an R8. I may push to a V10. However I'm looking at an older V10. Do you know if A/C compressor issues are still applicable? Is it still a problem on your 2014 V8? Magnaride seems to be an issue. Other KZbinrs say both the A/C and Magnaride will at some point fail so rather when than if. I believe there is an alternative aftermarket 'conventional' replacement. Ferrari 360's have the same Magnaride (GM original design) and there is a company that will refurbish them. Is that an option for the R8? One last thing; clutch. I was told the clutch on a Gallardo (nearly bought one years ago) is about £3k. I assume this is similar?
@colossuses3 жыл бұрын
I have an 09. No rattles. Might be a bit of bad luck...
@user-ne1jj6ke8c3 жыл бұрын
What go pro version and settings are you using for this video?
@dt39633 жыл бұрын
Haha, tunnel in Monmouth.. the legendary twin tunnel every petrolhead worth their salt knows of!
@ficek3604 жыл бұрын
Change the oil in central diff, then full lock problem will go away 👍🏻
@markwilliams22575 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean when you say it feels special. But how do you actually quantify and define 'special'? Not needing an answer as such..as I guess it means different stuff to different people. But often wondered what the heck it means..🙄
@nolanbryan91954 жыл бұрын
You need to point camera at what your taking about, didn’t see boots space with shelves in or the phone connection ???
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
I'm aware of this failing and new Gimbal I now use seems to reduce the chance of this happening. Thanks
@New777Wine5 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks for sharing. You mentioned using Birmingham Audi for servicing, do you have much previous experience with them? Have had a nightmare with Audi main dealers in the past and am looking for a decent dealer in the west mids for my TTRS. Thanks
@uknown1241243 жыл бұрын
There are no decent Audi main dealers
@paulpanayi91355 жыл бұрын
So pleased I subscribed.!
@RK1FX4 жыл бұрын
How's the car holding up now?
@pride23s3 жыл бұрын
well worth buying
@derekporter665 жыл бұрын
Nice asmr voice
@eddiemoy4 жыл бұрын
Is that a white or grey car?
@xzing72 жыл бұрын
Liked and Subscribed
@volkswizard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Goczku3 жыл бұрын
All things mentioned by you are normal for sport car so i still not get a point why you sold such a beautifull car 🥴
@DHODN5 жыл бұрын
Engine management light?
@waskus4 жыл бұрын
Man I love your car.
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Sadly just been sold :(
@waskus4 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard So what are you driving now? I am driving a boring 2018 208 diesel:D
@pobinr2 жыл бұрын
No need to start every sentence with "OK my Audi R8" We're aware it's an R8.
@ByReClan5 жыл бұрын
I'd just buy an aftermarket radio
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
That's a fair point but I don't really want to mess with it. Plus unless it does Car Play it's not really progress
@rt1455nyc4 жыл бұрын
Can’t get your bicycle on the back are you serious??? It’s an R8! Send your luggage to your destination and enjoy your ride!
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
I get your drift, I enjoy cycling too and want avoid being a pot bellied middle aged (sort of) supercar owner like most are :)
@amarut62083 жыл бұрын
Great video
@johnjerrehian46425 жыл бұрын
"It's a wide car". So when did you figure this out?...
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
When it wouldn't go comfortably in my garage, first car that hasn't.
@johnjerrehian46425 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard I understand. Just figured you would have measured being such a wide car. At least it fit...
@MICRII4 жыл бұрын
great car.
@Birmingham_racing5 жыл бұрын
Your from Birmingham?
@saturndesigns23394 жыл бұрын
Wow this must have been the last year with a manual?
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
I think you can get 2015 model year cars as Mk1 and then 2016 was the Mk2 R8 with no manual and no V8 either. Production moved to the dedicated R8 facility at Boellinger Hofe from Neckarsulm too
@mortenberg28974 жыл бұрын
Boot spase is ok - what are you carriyng???
@volkswizard4 жыл бұрын
Walking gear, smart gear, big coats, toiletries, laptops, camera gear...
@mortenberg28974 жыл бұрын
volkswizard OK, watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gICzcopogr9mrZo
@thisnthat43184 жыл бұрын
This guy has already said the word Lamborghini about five times in the first few minutes if you had the money I think we’ll know what car he would’ve bought
@tedpal50985 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Broadbent's dad??????
@biggboi19673 жыл бұрын
Volkswizard why did you sell the car.
@7spower9985 жыл бұрын
OOOO, not an exotic badge? Neither Ferrari or Lamborghini with its exotic badge has won 13 Le Mans races. If you are worried because you don't get the public attention the R8 should get, then you should buy their kind of car that will make them happy. Or just slap a Ferrari or Lamborghini badge on the hood and tail.
@SquadronLeadr5 жыл бұрын
He doesn't sound worried to me. Quite the contrary: he seems to appreciate the somewhat more anonymous character of the Audi badge.
@marceldaniel73124 жыл бұрын
Cycling with a supercar? Who does that
@cmomofilm4 жыл бұрын
I have to say, the interior is very, very disappointing. Beautiful car though.
@michaelroecker26494 жыл бұрын
Not enough room for a drag queens outfits...
@hsuhaochang4 жыл бұрын
there is only one successful R8 it's the one you have
@jamesward74255 жыл бұрын
3,000 in 8 months?! I'm out...
@jorgetalamantes86744 жыл бұрын
I don't get it
@jony57025 жыл бұрын
Just buy a roof box
@volkswizard5 жыл бұрын
I did consider that but I can't find anyone selling them unless they attach via some slightly suspect methods, do you know of one?
@jony57025 жыл бұрын
@@volkswizard best bet have a look on KZbin and search r8 with roofbox theres a few you could always ask them.. lovely car by the way I drive a 2018 Audi s4 b9 avant..
@adamwaz56154 жыл бұрын
Looks like you should have gotten a MK2! Having rattles in a car like that is totally unacceptable and makes it feel cheap and nasty.
@CORLEONESPORTS97 Жыл бұрын
cars are cool but theres more to life like hot women car doesnt define who u are
@volkswizard Жыл бұрын
When you get to 50, it’s just cars 😉
@shutup11337 Жыл бұрын
did you really say you'd prefer hot women over cars. jeez my man, bust a nut and go get yourself a proper sportscar.