Gen 1 manual V10 coupe for sure, they actually appreciate quite a bit over the last year.

 

If you are not that well funded, you should not be considering an R8 outside of warranty. Stick with your RS3.

 

The RS3 went a few years back. It blew up

I have the funds to buy the car no problem - I just have a phobia about depreciation (missus has had a Bentley GTC for 5 years).

I have also been looking at Gallardos and F430 Manuals. I just want to buy a nice car and maintain it but when I sell it, not suddenly realise I have also dropped $xx,xxx on it.

 

In that case every 1st gen R8 will suit you.

 

Thanks, just now reading the forum threads.

People seem to be remarking on the manual cars holding well or even on an upward trajectory. That suits me.

I assume the V10 is more desired than the V8 in general or should I not worry and just get any manual?

Is it best to get the earliest manual possible then for the best deal or the latest one?

Cheers!

 

Here is a good comparison of what the cheapest versions currently available in the UK are like:

2007 V8 Coupe @ £37000 37k miles

Used 2007 Audi for sale

Check out this Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 quattro 2dr for sale on PistonHeads. Get in touch for more information or to take a test drive today!

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2011 V10 Spyder @ £50000 48k miles

Used 2011 Audi for sale

Check out this Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI Spyder Quattro for sale on PistonHeads. Get in touch for more information or to take a test drive today!

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Here in the UK we are not enjoying the same rate of appreciation for manuals that are our cousins in the US are, but they do appear to be on the rise. My money would go on a V10 manual coupe which I just happen to have already.

 

Yes, in Europe we are used to drive manual cars all our lives which is not the case in the USA. In fact I wonder if the R8 has been developed for the American market since so many R-tronics have been sold as compared to manuals

 

Yep, that sounds like the move.

Looking at specs, I fancy the B&O I had in the RS3.

Is the Mag Ride important?

 

Avoid the mag ride if possible. Known for failure and expensive to replace/rebuild.
B&O is a good upgrade. But its not anywhere near as good as a high end aftermarket.

 

Check out the videos from Fourwheel Trader. He has done some interesting market analysis. It is oriented to the U.S. market, but should have some relevant information. He also says to contact him for analysis he hasn't done. Perhaps ask him for a UK R8 video?

Here's a direct link to one of his recent videos on R8 values:

And this is a search on him and R8 videos in general he's done:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fourwheel+trader+audi+r8

And I don't think you can go too far wrong with a manual V8 for a relatively low entry price and low depreciation risk.

 

Cheapest V8 manuals will lose the least. They have bottomed out imo.

Crazy that a V10 manual went for less than £40k at the start of the first lockdown.

I think prices in general will take a big hit once the furlough scheme ends and recession really sets in. Millions of people won’t have jobs to go back to when the government stops paying them.

 

I'm not to familiar with the market in the UK, but with a new administration stateside anything big NA powered & manual has shot up recently. If you're able to get into a nice low mile example V10 gated that's the best bet.

 

Yep, ok, will go with a gated V10. Had a quick look at an LMX and GT, due to rarity, but really fancy a manual car for that full engagement feeling.

Cheers.

 

V8 is really highly regarded this side of the pond. Many say it is “the drivers” choice due to the lighter weight.

 

Many say it is “the drivers” choice due to the lighter weight.

As I was researching my car, I came across this sediment from many sources. Very similar remarks regarding the handling are made regarding the 4 versus 6 cylinder first gen TTs. All of this played into my decision to go for a V8 instead of the V10. I'll also add something pointed out to me, which was the better gas mileage of the V8 is an often overlooked perk.

 

Can I hijack the thread with a different question?

which gen-2 trim will hold it’s value better for longer term or even appreciate in price after a while? Why?

Gen-2 V10 base pre-facelift
Gen-2 V10 plus pre-facelift
Gen-2 V10 RWS pre-facelift
Gen-2 V10 base Quattro post-facelift
Gen-2 V10 performance post-facelift
Gen-2 V10 RWD post facelift

 

I think they will all be similar. The lack of a manual and the hurracan will stop them from really appreciating imo.

I’m looking for a 16/17 V10 plus. Best looking and sounding to me.

Later cars in Europe just don’t sound as good.

Ive been wondering if a Hurracan is a better long term bet recently, but neither are rare.

 

My money is on pre-facelift V10 plus. Reasons:

1) Sounds better
2) I heard it’s tuned better than Performance model
3) it’s subjective but a lot feel Plus looks better though I think Performance is more modern.
4) higher HP - equivalent to Huracan

Thoughts?

 

Looks like this just came out today, and from your neck of the woods. Another one to tempt you with the V8 for hedging your bets :

 

100% agreed. I did the PCH drive yesterday and this is exactly what I found!

 

It’s finally sinking in - these engines are on borrowed time. They will all appreciate if you keep miles down and hold on to them for long enough!

 

I used to share your contempt for the California, but it has a key attribute that makes it worthwhile (and may ultimately make the Portfino may next car in 6-7 years); namely, it’s the only hardtop convertible in its class. There’s definitely something nice about being able to drive with the top down along the PCH. The soft tops are like motorcycles, offering limited protection if the car rolls. The California has both the hard top and bars that shoot up behind the rear seats. Also, I’m not a fan of the R8 Spyders, so I’d probably take the looks of a California over a Spyder. The Targa would be the other option, in my opinion.

 

Are you aware that the Cali was originally going to be a Maserati but Ferrari commandered it? Given that, you could be right that a lot of people don't see it as being special enough to carry the Prancing Horse insignia. Values do appear to suggest that too as you say. Good job we are all different though as I quite like it, but not enough to swap my R8 for one. lol.

 

That makes sense. Definitely seems more Maserati than Ferrari.

R8 is a different beast. Opposite in a way. It’s essentially a Lamborghini with a Audi badge. The California is a Maserati wearing a Ferrari badge. One is a understated super car, the other is not that special, but comes with a very special badge.

The new Roma seems a bit Aston for a Ferrari too.

R8 is the only car I’m looking at. I would like a 991.2 gt3, but not at current prices.

 

...
R8 is a different beast. Opposite in a way. It’s essentially a Lamborghini with a Audi badge....

Well, er, ah - NOT really or even less 'essentially.' See this :

 

I agree that the problem with the California is that it’s a tweener. I don’t think I’d consider a Maserati special enough at that price point, but it also seems like a little bit of a wannabe Ferrari. I also think it’s tough to pay that much without getting a mid engine car. It’s a shame that other carmakers haven’t offered a hardtop option for cars like the DB11, 911 (other than the Targa), or R8 Spyder.

 

think a manual of v8 or v10

 

I can speak for the manual V8s, I studied the prices well 1 year ago when I bought mine and just looked at them again today. The prices are steady and seem to be even up about $10k on average. Not a lot, but enough to curb the depreciation anxiety.

 

I'm not buying the v8 being a better drivers car. A v10 plus weighs like 20 lbs more than a v8 and has a lot more power. Talking mpg is a joke lol.

 

I agree. I've driven both and you cant tell the difference other than the power delivery. The V10 just feels more exotic and the power on the V8 is considerably less. Dont get me wrong I still like V8's but I just like V10's better.

 

I too own a V8 and will go with Kev on this one. Don't get me wrong, If I could afford a V10 in my garage (6 spd!) I'd have one sitting beside my V8. But I also recall many journalists stating the V8 was more of a "drivers" car due to the rear mass of the V10 over the V8. I'm not skilled enough as a driver to argue or disprove their points. Another case in point......I remember speaking to the lucky owner of an original 289 Cobra and 427 Cobra and he told me the 427 was ridiculously fun in a straight line with the 289 being much more "fun" in the twisty's for the exact same reason.....weight of the 427 over the 289. This lead me to ask him so, which one would you keep if you could only keep one.....ever the diplomat he replied.....its like asking me which is my favorite child. He really couldn't choose.