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Weekend car???

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:23 pm
by Fatneck73
I've a C6 which is an awesome car.....but, it doesn't feel very 'weekend car'. I don't use it daily (only 33k on the clock). So am considering a Rs4 vert or maybe an early R8.

Anyone had both? Would be interested in your thoughts.....

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:10 pm
by HYFR
I've had x2 B7 verts and picking up my 5th R8 on Monday.

Early R8 FTW.

But finding a good one for a good price is tricky

Go V10

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:34 am
by Fatneck73
Would love a v10 but out of my price range...would prefer the 4vert but as you put on other thread, finding one that isn't black seems the challenge!

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:25 am
by HYFR
Chemlsford Audi just advertised a V8 R8 mugello blue black leather and CF interior for £41,850.
Good value from an Audi dealer.

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:43 am
by lofty
HYFR wrote:Chemlsford Audi just advertised a V8 R8 mugello blue black leather and CF interior for £41,850.
Good value from an Audi dealer.
I agree sounds like a good price, still around 50% of list price when new 7 years ago, pretty impressive residual.

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:58 am
by HYFR
Yep...R8 residuals are nuts.

My black V10 spyder I bought for £65k last September is up for sale at a trader for £69k.

This V8 from Chemlsford Audi wouldn't depreciate at all if you ran it for 6months.

Slightly higher on the miles at 58k but Audi warranty should keep you safe.

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:56 pm
by marc1
Wouldn't the vert be a bit wallowy for a weekend car? Something more focused surely? The R8 would be awesome if it's within reach, if not then a Boxster / Cayman would be a great car.

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:27 pm
by HYFR
yeah the vert is a plate of jelly

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:21 pm
by Fatneck73
Yeah but different drive - top down, just chilling. Got bikes for going fast.

Re: Weekend car???

Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:45 pm
by marc1
I'd say go for a Boxster mate. They are so nimble and the steering feedback is simply amazing. I had a 987 Boxster for 3 months and it was fantastic, just not practice enough for me in the long run. Different story altogether as a second car though.