Looking for another R8

Models: V10 plus, GT, GT Spyder, V8 Limited Edition, Exclusive Selection Edition, China Edition and LMX
4.2 V8 32v Naturally Aspirated - 414 bhp (2007-2011) - 424 bhp (2012-2014)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 518 bhp (2012-2014) - 542 bhp (Plus 2012-2014) - 562 bhp (LMX 2012-2014)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 533 bhp (2015-)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 602 bhp (Plus 2015-)
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b7rs4saloon
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Looking for another R8

Post by b7rs4saloon » Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:46 am

Hi guys.

Seriously missing my V10 coupe.

I've had a V8, it has to be a V10. I'm no sure if I want a coupe or spider, I love the idea of a spider, especially with a milltek! I had white before, but thinking Daytona grey?

Would be interested to hear from any owner who has had spider and coupe and your thoughts on both?

Also concerned about residuals with the new model due when?

Thanks

HYFR
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Re: Looking for another R8

Post by HYFR » Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:53 am

You should never has sold it!

Stick to coupe, Spyder is great but coupe is the daddy.

I missed the side blade, glass engine bay and general looks of the Coupe.

But, roof down + Capristosinging around the 'Ring and Spa and Donnington and Snetterton and Castle Combe are memories I don't regret!

Don't worry about residuals.

You know more than most, V10 residuals are rock solid and won't be dropping below £60k for a good few years.

There is a nice black one with ceramics and warranty and Larini exhaust on peeheads for £63k which with your battering skills can be had for less. That's a safer bet residual wise as there will ever be and if I wasn't buying a house right now I would have it.

The new model will be £120k+ so gonna be years before the used market is impacted.

iR8V10
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Re: Looking for another R8

Post by iR8V10 » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:28 am

What is your budget?
Current: R8 V10+ Gen2: Dynamite Red
SOLD: R8 V10: Exclusive OEM + Spec: http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=103976
SOLD: S3 8L: The daily: http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... y+noggy+s3

b7rs4saloon
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Re: Looking for another R8

Post by b7rs4saloon » Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:09 pm

Should never have sold it Dave!

I will never find one as mint as mine, it was almost showroom!

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