Mook Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I spoke to our business sales guy at our local Audi dealer the other week about the R8. They've got them on back-order now until mid-2009. I asked about them charging premiums for them, but he said that Audi UK don't allow them to. Even if I pitched up with £10K over list tomorrow, he said I couldn't jump the queue - they would just add me to the bottom of the list... Not that I'm in the market for an R8 - you can't get many lurchers in the back of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 [ QUOTE ] AUDI R8 4.2FSI R-TRONIC 2007 57 £95,995 Phantom Black Pearl Metallic, Black Leather Upholstery, Sat Nav, Bluetooth, B & O Hi Fi, Magnetic Ride, Front & Rear Park Aids, Carbon Blades, 6 CD, Hill Hold Function, Cruise Control, Electric Heated Seats, Illumination Pack, 3,800 miles [/ QUOTE ] Intrested? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Someone on the TT forum was saying that you could drive one for three months, sell it for £5k over to the trade and the dealer would then sell it for another £5k over. Whether that's the case anymore seems to be a mute point. It would be nice to hear from someone who has been through the process recently. [/ QUOTE ] doubt there are many R8 owners here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Three I think it is on TTF. How many on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Three I think it is on TTF. How many on here? [/ QUOTE ] Well I know one on TTF for sure as we funded the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Doesn't Insurance Jon have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Three I think it is on TTF. How many on here? [/ QUOTE ] Well I know one on TTF for sure as we funded the car. [/ QUOTE ] Since it's such a small group it wouldn't take much elimination to identify that individual. Perhaps you shouldn't be saying that in public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Doesn't Insurance Jon have one? [/ QUOTE ] No, it went a couple of weeks ago. I think the ashtray was full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 sold it in october Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark88 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Still haven't seen any under list but prices do seem to be coming down a little. I'd snap one up at the right price but reckon it's going to be too late in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Still haven't seen any under list but prices do seem to be coming down a little. I'd snap one up at the right price but reckon it's going to be too late in the day. [/ QUOTE ]Why not have a look in the mornings? Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Doesn't Insurance Jon have one? [/ QUOTE ] No, it went a couple of weeks ago. I think the ashtray was full... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veracocha Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Still haven't seen any under list but prices do seem to be coming down a little. I'd snap one up at the right price but reckon it's going to be too late in the day. [/ QUOTE ]Why not have a look in the mornings? Riz [/ QUOTE ] Was that meant to be funny? It a tough one. The R8 is such a great car but I wouldnt pay 95k for one even if I could afford it. It makes me think that because people are being greedy far less R8's are changing hands than if prices were more sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 I was surprised when i arranged the finance for the guy who has just bought the one I sold to a mate. It still brought home 7k over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Was that meant to be funny? [/ QUOTE ] Sorry I think its going to be about a year before prices drop and that will depend on better models coming out etc. The problem is that its not just a good looking "it" car..... its a great handling and going car too..... Alot of people said it was too much for a Audi but if it was..... it wouldnt be selling like it is..... the Marketing dept has done a great job. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I was surprised when i arranged the finance for the guy who has just bought the one I sold to a mate. It still brought home 7k over. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like it is racking up a few keepers within a short space of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insurance Jon Posted February 24, 2008 Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 most are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted February 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2008 Quite normal for the type of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Gareth - my mate has an Ibis White R8 that he is going to sell, if you are interested please drop me a PM. 2008, 700 miles, sat nav, magnetic ride, bluetooth, carbon side blades etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 ok, you have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/vie...sc&start=10 2nd post down. Not checked it out but not suprising in the current market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 [ QUOTE ] http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/vie...sc&start=10 2nd post down. Not checked it out but not suprising in the current market. [/ QUOTE ] He's talking BS...no way on god's earth an R8 is £8k off list. Total rubbish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Prices have kept well. Certainly one of the better cars at the moment. There were alot of scared people on the forums saying no Audi can hold a price like that. Seems they were wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark88 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/vie...sc&start=10 2nd post down. Not checked it out but not suprising in the current market. [/ QUOTE ] He's talking BS...no way on god's earth an R8 is £8k off list. Total rubbish [/ QUOTE ] Agree, I'd have bought one if they were 8k below list. Nowhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/419476.htm near enough 8k below list. They are doing very well though never thought they would be so strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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