Just to let you guys know that the new R8 arrives on Monday (10th) and I have to say goodbye to the RS4.
She has done 80,000 miles and been really superb, but she is going to a great home.
I am sure the R8 is going to be fantastic, however I am not sure how reliable a hand-built car will be doing 45,000 miles per year - we'll see.
There have, apparently been 15 recall's issued already....
Anyway, realy loooking forward to her arrival, but will of course still keep in contact with you RS guys. The R8 forum seems a little quiet.
Jon P
Goodbye RS4 - 80,000 miles
RE: Goodbye RS4 - 80,000 miles
Awesome Jon. Enjoy the new toy! please give us a review on the R8 once you're ran it in and able to give it the stick. Cheers.
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Re: Goodbye RS4 - 80,000 miles
Congratulations jon. I'm so envious. lucky youjonp wrote:Just to let you guys know that the new R8 arrives on Monday (10th) and I have to say goodbye to the RS4.
She has done 80,000 miles and been really superb, but she is going to a great home.
I am sure the R8 is going to be fantastic, however I am not sure how reliable a hand-built car will be doing 45,000 miles per year - we'll see.
There have, apparently been 15 recall's issued already....
Anyway, realy loooking forward to her arrival, but will of course still keep in contact with you RS guys. The R8 forum seems a little quiet.
Jon P
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I wonder what it will be worth in a years time 
Enjoy Jon, i'm only a tad jealous. 
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More than £32K...
R8 has arrived - wow. So different, yet the same. Let me explain...
The power is the same, you can't tell the difference as such, but the dynamics of the car are completely different. I haven't given it some serious welly, as I am just getting used to her handling. It is certainly quite tail happy, - I guess that's because the Quattro will split down to 10% 90%.
Being shorter, the ride is more choppy, and even with magnetic susp on, its still slightly softer that the RS4 with the sports susp. kit. That said, with the magnetic susp off, its a joy around town (if that's possible).
One thing that is really odd, is everyone looks at it as you drive, then they peer in when it's parked, so you feel a bit self contious.
I guess the worst thing is that the Plod will always spot you, so you have to be very careful. One of the nicest things over the RS4 is that plonkers in the outside lane of the motorway tend to get out of the way cause it looks like a sports car! - less lights flashing, and fist waving!
Will keep you updated and post some pics when it stops raining
Bye for now
Jon P
R8 has arrived - wow. So different, yet the same. Let me explain...
The power is the same, you can't tell the difference as such, but the dynamics of the car are completely different. I haven't given it some serious welly, as I am just getting used to her handling. It is certainly quite tail happy, - I guess that's because the Quattro will split down to 10% 90%.
Being shorter, the ride is more choppy, and even with magnetic susp on, its still slightly softer that the RS4 with the sports susp. kit. That said, with the magnetic susp off, its a joy around town (if that's possible).
One thing that is really odd, is everyone looks at it as you drive, then they peer in when it's parked, so you feel a bit self contious.
I guess the worst thing is that the Plod will always spot you, so you have to be very careful. One of the nicest things over the RS4 is that plonkers in the outside lane of the motorway tend to get out of the way cause it looks like a sports car! - less lights flashing, and fist waving!
Will keep you updated and post some pics when it stops raining
Bye for now
Jon P
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