1st Service, 2011 R8 V10 Spyder and 2012 RS5

[StuM]

Had our first service on the Spyder this week. (Momentum Audi, Houston, TX, USA)

Very good dealership service and quick, prompt support. By the way, they have several R8's in all configurations. Even a new 2012 GT! VERY nice, but not at list of $210K! The upgrade wheels on the GT are wonderful. I may order for our V10.

Typical oil chg, checks, etc.

I had them check for the fuel line/fire recall issue, but our car (one of the 1st load of '11 Spyders to come to the US) was not involved. They checked anyway and all was well.

They did say there was another recall for the rear engine hatch actuating mechanism and have to order parts for that. I had not heard of that one yet.

Otherwise, no apparent ECU or computer upgrades or changes and everything else was good to go. Tires wearing evenly and mechanical's were all in good shape.

Per another post, I asked again about the cold start-up roughness and exhaust smell and they heard it numerous times before. The Tech told me it's just the way they run a bit, until warmed up. That's our experience with both of the R8's we've owned.

Finally, I am looking forward to adding the new 2012 RS5 to our stable and have my pre-order hanging out there with two dealerships already. Supposed to get order specs in 4Q11 and initial deliveries in 1Q12.

StuM & Shelby-Girl

[freshmeat]

The RS5 is coming to the states? I had asked about it just 2 months ago when I sold my S5 and my dealer had no expectations of it ever coming over, nor were they taking deposits of any kind.

[rawg]

Back in 2010 I was even under the impression the rs5 would be released spring of 2011

[desperado]

Are these the 2010 articles you were thinking of?
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car..._u.s.-car_news
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review

[soho]

RS5 is indeed coming over for 2012. I'm also keen on placing an order.

[rawg]

Are these the 2010 articles you were thinking of?
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car..._u.s.-car_news
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review

I believe they were. Incidentally, a visit to Henderson (NV) Audi sometime Nov 2010 led to a mention by familiar sales guy and tech to me that they had a RS5 visit them for (from my recall) a test run (prolly in the desert). Of course I didn't see the car then.