Another new R8 owner saying hello

[raptorduck]

Hello. I just joined from sunny San Diego, California. I have been considering an R8 since they came out (other options were a Lambo Gallardo or a Aston AMV8).

I drove an RS4 for 3 years and loved it and my wife loves her Q7 (I had always been a BMW (7) or Mercedes (4) guy before I bought those 2 cars). Then I took the R8 Driving Experience at Infineon earlier this year in the V10's and discovered 2 things. (i) I had to have an R8 (well it became my first choice anyway) and (ii) it had to be a V8 and not a V10. I loved the engine in my RS4 and the V10 felt, well, too smooth. I like the feeling of being in a fighter jet and did not get that from the V10. I did from the V8 and I have now had that engine in an R8 for a week. I just love the car and having owned numerous M cars, AMG cars, Ferrari's, and Aston Martin, I have to say this thing is in a class by itself.

Still getting used to driving it, but it sure is a whole lot of fun. It is black on black with all the usual options and an R Tronic tranny. It is a nice addition to my stable and will be driven every week.

Below are a few pics. It is keeping my Ferrari's spot warm whilst it is in the shop and then will take the place of the GT, which will get bumped to my other garage.

[desperado]

Very nice garage! I hope to see you at some local Audi Club events. There is a drive to Julian coming up soon which is usually a lot of fun -- www.sccaudi.com.

[I'm trying to get my arms around a duck stooping from on high, sights set on a poor unsuspecting field mouse far below, but I just can't seem to get the visual. ]

[desperado]

Oh, I see you have a Z3 M-Roadster! As well as the STaSIS R8, we have an '02 Z3 M-Coupe. We'll def have to get together sometime!

[NVRL8R8]

Hmmm..... guess I definitely won't be taking pics of my car in the garage!! lol
I should be getting mine on Thursday. Can't wait. Welcome!!

[the_buch]

That's a very nice overall livery ... I'm relatively new to the R8 coming from mainly Porsches. I don't think I'm going to be looking back.

[r8vten]

Hmmm..... guess I definitely won't be taking pics of my car in the garage!! lol
I should be getting mine on Thursday. Can't wait. Welcome!!

Agreed, that is one beautiful garage! Quite a collection of model cars!

The actual cars aren't so bad either

[Monkey boy UK]

Welcome to the nets best R8 forum, what a smart garage and what a collection of model cars! i guess you have a very understanding Wife!

Enjoy the R8 & the forum

Colin

[gazza1]

Welcome to the best forum and the experience of R8 ownership.

Like others..nice garage!! and I will continue to strive to fill my empty spots in my garage.

Another one coming into the garage soon as summer is nearly here and I NEED a convertible.

[dailydriver]

Welcome. Very nice garage and great fleet. The 360 Spyder was always on my list of cars I gotta have until I bought the R8. I guess I wouldn't say it is off the list, just moved down a bit (can't rule out the possibility of getting one eventually).

[KfabR8]

Welcome to ownership and R8talk. May you enjoy your R8 as much as the rest of us enjoy ours. Pure Pleasure Machine indeed!


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I'm trying to get my arms around a duck stooping from on high, sights set on a poor unsuspecting field mouse far below, but I just can't seem to get the visual.

Too funny! - the moment I read your comment I had a Far Side panel type cartoon pop into my mind (often my point of view on things). A perfect comment to start the day. Thanks Bill.