Thinking of buying a V8, advice please

[SteveG]

Hi Chaps,

I want a R8 V8, can anyone please spend a minute giving me the lowdown on what spec/colours issues are best/ best avoided. Also I have an imposed budget of circa £40k so if there are any good bargains available then please do share details. Also how important is an Audi warranty for these cars?

Thanks guys for your advice

SteveG

[vestax32]

You will def be wanting a proper Audi warranty....

[RS6chris!]

You want a V8?

You need a V10.

[Stelongy]

Nothing wrong with a V8, fantastic car! Ignore the 'V10 only brigade'

[SteveG]

Thanks guys,


Yes, id be happy with either. I don't particularly thrash my cars, so on the limit thrills of driving are not what this will be about for me. My missus likes the car, so I need to get her one.

If anyone has something suitable, then I would really prefer an enthusiast owned car so get in touch.

Cheers

SteveG

[SteveG]

I just put a deposit down on this Mugello Blue V8.

http://www.inchcapesignature.co.uk/used ... 1459771129

What do you think ?

Did it belong to anyone on here ? If so then I hope it is a good one. Please do share anything you might know about it and its past.

Cheers

SteveG

[Stelongy]

Can't see it buddy, car is removed from there site

[SteveG]

Wow. They don't waste any time taking it off sale. Its a 2008 blue with cream leather R tronic, apparently the last owner was a dentist. The plate starts with the letters TOM 10. The mileage is 29k. The plan is to collect towards the end of next week.

Cheers

Steve

[Stelongy]

Congrats buddy, you must be super excited! I did a 7.5hr train journey for mine. Was well worth it!

[HYFR]

Well if the previous owner was a dentist then you have no problem

[TobyRS4]

Well if the previous owner was a dentist then you have no problem

The journey to collect will surely be one then done with "gritted teeth"....... il get my coat......

The R8 V8's are now at a very keen price point, let us know how you get on as I'm tempted to replace the B7 RS4 with one in the future.

[SteveG]

I asked the Mercedes incape dealer that i am buying the car from to check the car for how many launches have been done or any stored over-revs etc. I am coming from a 997 so thought I would see if these things could be checked for on a R8. The sales lady came back by email and said that she had spoken to their Audi dealership, and apparently this car does not have a launch control feature .

The car is an r-tronic march 08 reg car. Is she correct about no launch feature? Not sure myself hence this Q to you more knowledgeable guys. Please help me out here.

Steveg

[doodlebug]

That's correct. R-Tronic is the manual gearbox with an actuator on the single clutch. If you've not tried one, it might be wise to do so. Not everyone gets along with it.

[SteveG]

Thank you fella for confirming that for me.

Is there any similar R8 specific question I should be asking the dealer which may give me some insight into how hard a life the car may have had?

PS apologies for all the noob questions here.

Steve

[doodlebug]

Tyres, clutch and brakes.