As a fellow gen1 owner, I know the feeling of finally getting one. Congrats!!! Have fun and enjoy the crap outta her!!!! 😎🤙🏼
@JordieMotive972 ай бұрын
Gen 1 manual V8 is my favourite. Can't wait to buy one
@richroadin10 ай бұрын
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
@Birmingham_racing9 ай бұрын
I remember when I first saw an r8 in white it looked absolutely stunning this is why the first gen is my favourite
@JamesFryar-c2r24 күн бұрын
My 2012 with 43k.km on clock major issue with air conditioner compresor, I've looked up on google and there's many more r8 complaints regarding this air compressor issue wtf going on .audi want $17k aud to replace , looks like I'll be going to fairtrading people should know about this issue.
@neilbell405210 ай бұрын
Stunning Rich. Best car you've had since the sl500 but even better of course. Enjoy.
@nigel.w10 ай бұрын
A big big congrats! Good choice! I'm sure it will live up to your dreams.
@aj_art805810 ай бұрын
Oh man that is such a great choice. Subscribed for sure, can't wait to follow this journey.
@Trophy_R10 ай бұрын
Stunning mate you’ll be having some happy miles in that I’m sure.
@tinniswood257710 ай бұрын
Wonderful choice, look forward to your further reviews.
@bisey401410 ай бұрын
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 👌
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
That sounds frightening …. we need to arrange a meet up at some point. Would love you to take me out in the M2C 👍🏻
@bisey401410 ай бұрын
@@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.
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
@@bisey4014 please do 👍🏻
@Stumpy7710 ай бұрын
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...
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
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 👍🏻
@BornToBeFamed8 ай бұрын
Doug munro is 6’4 fits fine and he has the seat slid up
@Birmingham_racing9 ай бұрын
Funny enough when I mapped my Ibiza pd130 it made slightly more torque than a v8 r8 but wouldn't dare racing one haha
@FastandFun9 ай бұрын
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?
@tyhggyy74149 ай бұрын
exhaust talking but no sounds :(, still good video gg
@FastandFun9 ай бұрын
Over the Christmas period there will be two R8 videos going live where I do a full review. Lots of exhaust noise’s coming 👍🏻
@JasonStroulger9 ай бұрын
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.
@markfernandes246710 ай бұрын
How much did you pay for it??
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
I’ll cover this in my next video 👍🏻
@markfernandes246710 ай бұрын
@@FastandFun That's the imprtant bit 😉
@CB-ux5xc8 ай бұрын
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!
@FastandFun8 ай бұрын
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.
@montana_minxuk400510 ай бұрын
Such a lovely car!! Best colour combo too!!
@fartknocker1325 ай бұрын
adda boy!
@wasimakujee56279 ай бұрын
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
@FastandFun9 ай бұрын
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? 🤷♂️😂
@victormelendez10747 ай бұрын
This is the best looking R8. They have age so well. A true classic.
@_VelociDad8 ай бұрын
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.
@FastandFun8 ай бұрын
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!
@BornToBeFamed8 ай бұрын
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
@csllover10 ай бұрын
KZbin money is starting to roll in 😂
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
I wish 😂😂
@AlexSami-qw4qu8 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Love my 2014 Sepang blue R8 V8. Thanks for this video.
@jadomi207610 ай бұрын
Gorgeous. Congratulations on such a rewarding car. Can't wait to watch your future videos on it. Awesome
@sidathwijeratne716810 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning car Rich, enjoy 👍🏾
@cillabobbyr10 ай бұрын
This thing sounds and looks awesome 💨
@SixtyTwoEleven10 ай бұрын
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!
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
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 🤞
@stuartcrozier630310 ай бұрын
Yes it's the R8...Great choice ❤ 🎉
@PureLeeful10 ай бұрын
I'd take the Meg all day!
@FastandFun10 ай бұрын
It doesn’t make me love the Meg any less 😍
@PureLeeful10 ай бұрын
@@FastandFun 🤣😂 Looks stunning mate, much nicer than the later design plus it's manual too. 👍👍