Why I bought an Audi R8?

[@TheFlexxGarage]

As a fellow gen1 owner, I know the feeling of finally getting one. Congrats!!! Have fun and enjoy the crap outta her!!!! 😎🤙🏼

[@user-kb7lh3qc4l]

1st gen is the best looking r8

[@victormelendez1074]

This is the best looking R8. They have age so well. A true classic.

[@_VelociDad]

The R8 Gen 1 (both versions) in a V-8 or V-10 are timeless classics. With a manual transmission, have massive fun now and imagine what these will be worth in 20-30 years if well maintained.

[@FastandFun]

Not only value, but imagine the fun that will be had with driving a brilliant open gated manual when we’re all daily driving automatic EV’s!

[@wasimakujee5627]

Speed does not define weather it’s a super car or not many Ferraris from the 90s and early 2000s will get trounced by modern hot hatches but there still super cars and this is what makes the r8 a super car it’s got the sound the looks the theatre so all these dumb undercuated clueless people that like to rave on that’s it’s not clearly have no idea

[@FastandFun]

Agreed. If it had a Ferrari/Lambo badge on the front, we wouldn’t be even discussing this. The Ferrari 360 built between 2000-2005 was a mid-engined 3.6 V8 with 395bhp and 0-60 in c4.6 seconds. Sound similar to the R8 V8? Is that not a supercar then? 🤷‍♂️😂

[@jadomi2076]

Gorgeous. Congratulations on such a rewarding car. Can't wait to watch your future videos on it. Awesome

[@richroadin]

Wow I remember that evo issue was really a great read about the R8 against competition it might be 15 years on but you have one of the best V8 thoroughly enjoy it some may not like it but this made history when launched and still a worthy beautiful one heck of a car

[@tinniswood2577]

Wonderful choice, look forward to your further reviews.

[@AlexSami-qw4qu]

Totally agree. Love my 2014 Sepang blue R8 V8. Thanks for this video.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I remember when I first saw an r8 in white it looked absolutely stunning this is why the first gen is my favourite

[@sidathwijeratne7168]

Absolutely stunning car Rich, enjoy 👍🏾

[@aj_art8058]

Oh man that is such a great choice. Subscribed for sure, can't wait to follow this journey.

[@neilbell4052]

Stunning Rich. Best car you've had since the sl500 but even better of course. Enjoy.

[@montana_minxuk4005]

Such a lovely car!! Best colour combo too!!

[@Trophy_R]

Stunning mate you’ll be having some happy miles in that I’m sure.

[@SixtyTwoEleven]

Nice car! I booked-marked it myself on AT but is not my chosen colour (aside from other minor detail). As you say - has been in the hands of the premier R8 garage, so massive peace of mind there. And the switchable Capristo exhaust is a gem. Enjoy!

[@FastandFun]

Thanks. Black was my second choice colour, mileage was good and the Capristo exhaust is a massive win (bigger win than I initially thought!). But it was last years PPI by REP and the condition that sold it for me. Only option I would have liked would have been the heated seats, but was happy to trade for the right car. And so far it’s been faultless! It’s off to REP in 2 days time for a Post Purchase Inspection and Annual Service. Hoping not much is picked up following last year’s PPI. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@nigel.w]

A big big congrats! Good choice! I'm sure it will live up to your dreams.

[@BornToBeFamed]

I have a fully bolt on TDi A7 now. But the R8 will be next for me. But I am keeping my A7 Tdi its just to good! Just so reliable. Timeless look

[@bisey4014]

Congrats Rich - great choice! I was a little worried when you were contemplating the M2 Comp… mine had the dreaded S55 camshaft issue at around 12k miles and would have been in for a horrible bill if it wasn’t still just in warranty! Looking forward to the R8 content 👌

[@FastandFun]

That sounds frightening …. we need to arrange a meet up at some point. Would love you to take me out in the M2C 👍🏻

[@bisey4014]

@@FastandFun unfortunately the M2C had to go a couple of months ago, ahead of our baby boy arriving. I have replaced it with something cheaper & marginally(!) more practical… but might be interesting enough for a comparison review at some stage. Will drop you an email once I’m happy with it.

[@FastandFun]

@@bisey4014 please do 👍🏻

[@cillabobbyr]

This thing sounds and looks awesome 💨

[@Stumpy77]

They're certainly aging very very well. Good choice sir - I fear I might be a little bit too big to fit in one comfortably though...

[@FastandFun]

I think you’ll be very surprised. There is so much headroom (I’m 6’ and have plenty of head room) and weigh 17 stone with oodles of space. First thing passengers comment on tends to be how much space there is in them 👍🏻

[@BornToBeFamed]

Doug munro is 6’4 fits fine and he has the seat slid up

[@csllover]

KZbin money is starting to roll in 😂

[@FastandFun]

I wish 😂😂

[@stuartcrozier6303]

Yes it's the R8...Great choice ❤ 🎉

[@CB-ux5xc]

I am not a fan of Audi R8s or any Volkswagen cars. The first gen look so old and dated. They do in America anyway. I looked at the Gen 2s and for a Volkswagen they are just to much for what you get. That’s just a fact. Your car in our state is considered a “classic” old school car. It comes on your license plate. So does a 1965 Chevy. That’s the class you’re in now!

[@FastandFun]

Looks are very a subjective thing. What someone likes, others won’t. I get that. It’d be a bit boring if we all liked the same stuff. I’m surprised it’s assumed a classic status being such a young car. I’m certain the R8 will hit modern classic status too in the UK, but don’t see it as having reached that age just yet.

[@tyhggyy7414]

exhaust talking but no sounds :(, still good video gg

[@FastandFun]

Over the Christmas period there will be two R8 videos going live where I do a full review. Lots of exhaust noise’s coming 👍🏻

[@Birmingham_racing]

Funny enough when I mapped my Ibiza pd130 it made slightly more torque than a v8 r8 but wouldn't dare racing one haha

[@FastandFun]

That’s the same as my youngest son’s Fabia vRS PD130 that’s been mapped to 330 lb ft of torque ….. more than the V8 R8! Mad isn’t it?

[@markfernandes2467]

How much did you pay for it??

[@FastandFun]

I’ll cover this in my next video 👍🏻

[@markfernandes2467]

@@FastandFun That's the imprtant bit 😉

[@PureLeeful]

I'd take the Meg all day!

[@FastandFun]

It doesn’t make me love the Meg any less 😍

[@PureLeeful]

@@FastandFun 🤣😂 Looks stunning mate, much nicer than the later design plus it's manual too. 👍👍

[@user-vq4wm8ug6g]

The R8 has never been a super car,I remember my first v8 and I was disappointed but now you can find them at 25k plus it most certainly is not a super car with what is now coming on the market.

[@fartknocker132]

adda boy!