RRSPORT.CO.UK • View topic - be old and grey before I get an audi


		^ Advertise here ^ RRSPORT.CO.UK
		Forum Gallery Shop Sponsors

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Off Topic > be old and grey before I get an audi

Page 1 of 3

ayates

Member Since: 08 Jun 2007
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 369

2007 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Buckingham Blue

be old and grey before I get an audi

After the wife kept dropping hints over the Audi R8, I called the local dealer hoping to get on a list and order one up ..... they would take my deposit and supply a car in 3YEARS..... guess that is out the window then.....

they said that by that time a new R10 ??? will be available for more $$$$$ (thought that was a Le Mans car), think he meant the R8 V10...... Brit across the Pond
07 TATA (LR) RRS SuperVindaloocharged, Buckingham Blue, Stormers, TPMS, Sunroof, Rear Difflock,PDC front & rear, Privacy, Rear twin DVD, premium ice, mudflaps, premium Ivory leather, lined oak, PTI, Sat Radio.

Fri Apr 25 2008 12:21am

NickM

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: London
Posts: 2995

Even Audi dealers have used ones in stock now - although they are loathe to advertise them as it goes against Audi main office policy to add premiums on to the cars - but they will advertise say, used cars, maybe even a year old now, for exact list price. i came close to buying one here - sticker price £96K, with 40K in, premiums on a lease were still £850 a month - hence why I opted for Maser Gt instead. if I were to sell the three cars I have, I would probably go for an R8 as my one and only car - for reliability, network etc.

Fri Apr 25 2008 7:20am

Supertrotter

Member Since: 10 Mar 2006
Location: Brrrr.... guess where :o(
Posts: 9905

I like the R8 a lot and it has been discussed on here quite a bit.

Personally, I wouldn't ever buy another manual as:

1. I'm a lazy git
2. Autos are so good now I have never missed a manual
3. I have a dodgy knee anyway

Problem for me, is the gearbox on the R8. Apparantly, the cost to re-engineer the DSG gearbox to fit the R8 would have been prohibitive so they've given it the e-gear out of the Gallardo.

Every review i've read says it's awful.

Even BMW have finally seen the light and are replacing the SMG with their own version of twin clutch gearbox. Runner up - 2009 Best Avatar Award
Joint runner up - 2009 Outstanding Contribution Award
WINNER - 2008 ‘Best Thread’ Award – Beautiful Women Of The World
Runner Up - 2008 Comedian Of The Year Award
Runner Up - 2008’s Funniest Incident

06 RRS TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony, PTI, Running Boards, Privacy, S/C Grille/Vents, Stormers, Tasmods - GONE - (

Sat Apr 26 2008 10:09am

ViewWise

Member Since: 13 Mar 2008
Location: London
Posts: 704

2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

I always liked the SMG II/III in bmw's.

R8 is still a lovely car. I dont think i could wait 3 years for one though .

Sat Apr 26 2008 3:29pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

I'm i the only one that doesn't like them? RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Sat Apr 26 2008 7:59pm

NickM

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: London
Posts: 2995

what you referring to Jay? Girls? Oh ok....

Sat Apr 26 2008 9:44pm

RRS-NL

Member Since: 14 Jun 2006
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 151

JayMann wrote:
I'm i the only one that doesn't like them?

You're not the only one

I'm driving around in an Alfa Romeo 156 SportWagon 2.0JTS Selespeed.
And that's a semi-automatic gearbox. I never want to drive with a manual gear box again!
But next time I want a proper automatic gearbox, because the Selespeed is almost giving me a Whiplash when it's changing gears. It's driving me mad sometimes.

Sat Apr 26 2008 9:58pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

Nick Yeah you wish pal!!! RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Sun Apr 27 2008 9:25am

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

Know the R8 would look better with a BMW badge on it.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17962 RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Sun Apr 27 2008 5:45pm

NickM

Member Since: 14 Feb 2008
Location: London
Posts: 2995

Nice looking motor......

Sun Apr 27 2008 6:19pm

shmoogle

Member Since: 07 Sep 2005
Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you!
Posts: 24350

And don't believe a word of it that something like that won't make it into production in the next 2 or 3 yrs either. The Z8 was too shortlived and I reckon this will be the spiritual successor

2009 Outstanding Contribution Award - Joint Runner Up
2009 'Tech-Head Of The Year' Award - Runner Up

Like it here? Then Donate to RRSPORT!!

Mon Apr 28 2008 11:45am

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

Have you seen the prices of Z8 there going up RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Mon Apr 28 2008 12:26pm

shmoogle

Member Since: 07 Sep 2005
Location: ... and for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you!
Posts: 24350

Yep, a classic motor.... James Bond, you see, he likes his cars

2009 Outstanding Contribution Award - Joint Runner Up
2009 'Tech-Head Of The Year' Award - Runner Up

Like it here? Then Donate to RRSPORT!!

Mon Apr 28 2008 12:37pm

Jonny Fresh

Member Since: 04 Feb 2008
Location: Manchester
Posts: 3586

I saw a 52 plate Z8 for 90K!!!!!!!! They are like gold dust!

You don't have to wait 3 years for an R8 who said that? I could get another next week for a 10K premium or a list price one in 14 months.

you can have mine for 100K cash now if you want

Mon Apr 28 2008 1:32pm

JayMann

Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Stop acting like snob when you just won the Lotto!
Posts: 22898

I never seen a Z8 on the road i don't think

I think he's in the US that must be the waiting time over there RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Mon Apr 28 2008 1:35pm

Page 1 of 3

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum