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    Jul 11, 2007 2:24:39 PM

    rv997 Offline
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    R8 test drive

    I had the opportunity to test a black R8 with R-tronic, here are some quick (and humble) comments, by comparing with my ex-C2S:
    R-tronic: I order a manual, but wanted to give a try - no, thanks, too brutal in city, automatic does not change when I would, now I understand why the consumption is lower than with the manual: in the city it selects the 6th gear when driving at 50 Km/h !! (normal mode)
    handling: I am not a pro, as many of you, but to me this car is glued to the road, the limits of the car are far away from mine...
    Noise: quiet inside, beautilul outside, does not need a PSE (as I had)
    Show: if you are looking for a car to be seen at, or to make envi, this is the one to buy...not really what I wanted but...
    Seats: perfect, but I did not find the memory store keys, maybe I was too busy...I would miss that
    Rear view: I ordered the parking sensors, a must...
    Oil temp: surprise, I think somebody mentionned it, it reached 125*C and I did a cool trip, never crossed the 100*C with my C2S. Frequent oil change will be necessary I guess (Castrol)
    I am waiting now for a second test with a manual gear box, and for my own R8 in 2008
    and a picture of the black beauty:

    Jul 11, 2007 3:29:57 PM

    Ron (Houston)M
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    Re: R8 test drive

    Lucky dog

    Thanks for sharing.

    Jul 11, 2007 3:33:32 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Thanks for sharing! Please tell us more about engine power, acceleration, and feel.

    Jul 11, 2007 3:55:11 PM

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    engine power, acceleration: linear, that's the word, , did not feel the push as in my old M5 (E39), or the magic above 6000 rpm with the C2S, but the speed is there ! Anyway, 2 quick pulses on the - paddle, from 6 to 4, and you're flying...
    another picture, front

    Jul 11, 2007 4:56:09 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    sounds very goog! waht about the brakes?

    Jul 11, 2007 4:59:20 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Your drive impression almost mirrors mine two months ago...
    Oil temperature on my test R-Tronic R8 was also little bit high. But, on manual R8 it was 110C max.
    BTW, there are no memory with R8 standard seats, they are just electrical. If side bags are not important to you I can reccomend optional Bucket seats(but, they are expensive and with manual adjustment).

    BTW, here is Black R8 in Audi Centar Zagreb, Croatia.

    Jul 11, 2007 5:01:31 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Brilliant Red in rain...

    Jul 11, 2007 5:03:50 PM

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    BTW, do any of you know were this picture above was taken

    Pic for those who hate R8 side profile... It looks good to me.

    Jul 11, 2007 5:05:36 PM

    thierry
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    Re: R8 test drive

    R8 point of view :

    First of all, it would have been more intelligent for you to go in France to order one : In fact it is possible to order one to receive her in October.
    Moreover, I'm pretty sure you don't have received 5% rabat as I've negociated still at the beginning ....
    But nevermind ....

    About the car / It feels like completely sticked to the road that's true
    BUT It is definitively not the same as the C2S. I have also one and I can honnestly say that I will not change for an R8.
    The sport feeling is absent; it is really linear ; and I have felt that the performance is at most equal to C2S.
    Not so impressive.
    Moreover, price is really high.
    Conclusion : I have sold my C2S and on going to deal a 997 GT3.
    Same price even cheaper, and don't forget I will always see the R8 far away in my side mirrors lol
    But the design is really impressive. Not my choice but still a very very good choice.
    Have fun with your toy.
    Hope it will not be the same than RS4 cars, 40 % depreciation after 6 months

    Jul 11, 2007 5:13:12 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Quote:
    thierry said:

    Conclusion : I have sold my C2S and on going to deal a 997 GT3.
    Same price even cheaper, and don't forget I will always see the R8 far away in my side mirrors lol




    Even on wet road or during rain Not likely with those Michelin Cups... Or you will like my friend end off the road in your 997GT3(he pushed it really hard on wet autobahn here in Croatia and BAM! 40000 Euro demage... He is in the hospital but, not in bad condition-broken leg)...

    Jul 11, 2007 5:18:16 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Quote:
    KresoF1 said:
    BTW, do any of you know were this picture above was taken





    Nice little toll-road, though I prefer it with nice weather
    Oh wait, that could be an interesting idea....how about some Sport-Auto tests on a wet NoS...could be quite interesting and we would have more stuff to discuss here

    Jul 11, 2007 5:22:56 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    Quote:
    Porsche-Jeck said:
    Quote:
    KresoF1 said:
    BTW, do any of you know were this picture above was taken





    Nice little toll-road, though I prefer it with nice weather
    Oh wait, that could be an interesting idea....how about some Sport-Auto tests on a wet NoS...could be quite interesting and we would have more stuff to discuss here



    I knew it. One of our German friends recognized it.

    BTW, wet Ring times My guess list:
    1.Gallardo
    2.R8
    3.RS4
    4.997C4S
    5.997TT(not really a wet traction champ)

    Jul 11, 2007 5:39:49 PM

    Porsche-Jeck
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    Re: R8 test drive

    Quote:
    KresoF1 said:
    I knew it. One of our German friends recognized it.





    I should - had some fun again just three days ago Though I don't dare to drive there in the rain

    Your guess list looks interesting - maybe HvS has a look at Rennteam now and then and gets a new idea

    Jul 11, 2007 7:39:14 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    First of all, it would have been more intelligent for you to go in France to order one : In fact it is possible to order one to receive her in October.
    Moreover, I'm pretty sure you don't have received 5% rabat as I've negociated still at the beginning ....
    But nevermind ....
    - did not try France, but for some reasons I should buy it in Lux; did not get 5% rebate, but 4...
    GT3: is it still produced ? Did not see any in Porsche Lux since months. Anyway, not a choice for me , pretty good for circuit, no for daily drive (in the rain as often here...). The TT could have been mine, but I like to change often. Btw, the long wait can have some avantages: if I am crazy enough, could swap R8 order to a R10, who knows ??
    Brakes: , strong, but less progressive than C2S (question of beeing used to ?)
    Depreciation: R8 is more exclusive, small production, we will see...

    1991 Ausi S2 (yes, Audi already...)
    1997 M3 E36
    1999 M5 E39
    2001 X5
    2005 C2S
    another picture

    Jul 11, 2007 7:50:18 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    What's that in the passenger's seat?

    Jul 11, 2007 7:54:34 PM

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    Re: R8 test drive

    btw, this is what you get when you order one:
    (in order to let you count the days ?)
     
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