2011 Audi R8 Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

2011 Audi R8 5.2 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (5.2L 10cyl 6AM)

Review

I bought it used, and feel I definitely got a good bang for the buck. It's a gorgeous car that turns heads, even though I couldn't care less about that. It's of course a super car, and the performance, handling and braking are fantastic. What's different is that in the regular settings, this car is far more driveable than many high performance cars. It's very comfortable, and could easily be a daily driver, whereas many of the others in this category beat your kidneys and back up. I love the car and plan on keeping it for many years. I've had almost zero mechanical issues in two years, and just really enjoy it.

Vehicle

2011 Audi R8 5.2 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (5.2L 10cyl 6M)

Review

I took delivery of my first R8 in Jan 2008 and of my second (V10) in July 2010.
Both are amazing machines, giving an average driver such as me a sense of control over the car and safety in aggressive driving that I have never experienced in other cars.
If you want to beat every car you'll ever meet at a stoplight off the line, this is the not the car for you.
Several Porsches, a few V12 Italians, and even one Cadillac and one Corvette can do it, even with the V10.
But none do it with this combination of speed, control, safety, looks and noise -- undoubtably the best-executed set of inevitable design tradeoffs automotive engineers have ever pulled off.

Best Features

There is no other car in the world where you can sit barely a foot off the pavement and still feel ensconced in sedan-like luxury in an airy cabin. Every person who has ever climbed into either side of my R8 has found the interior a near miracle of human and equipment packaging. And I can't tell you how tired I am of car reviews complaining the car will not hold luggage for a weekend trip for two. What are they carrying? Mink coats, top hats, and bustles? Though shaped oddly, the under-hood compartment is deep and will take an astonishing amount of soft luggage. I have taken 4-day trips for two -- with a fresh change of clothes every day -- with no problem. Jeez.

Worst Features

The one beef I have with this car -- build quality, especially relating to the electronics. My 2008 R8 (admittedly an early production car) required 4 service visits in the first 5 weeks to resolve all the faulty sensor issues. My V10 lost a front fender liner gasket somewhere on a highway, and both liners were replaced under a factory recall. And the V10 was delivered with a head unit that could not detect the presence of the CD player. The head unit has been replaced, but the Bluetooth phone connectivity problems have yet to be resolved one year into ownership, and the rearview camera has a mind of its own about when to work.

Vehicle

2011 Audi R8 4.2 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I shopped the R8 v the Porsche GT3 and while hardcore fans will think i made the wrong choice, the GT3 was jst too extreme to be enjoyed otherwise than the track.
The R8 is so enjoyable as a daily drive that trns heads.
Let's be honest, nobody gives a darn abot a porsche.
One drawback to the porsches classical styling and the sbtle changes over the last 50 years is that nobody cares.
The R8?
Snaps necks everywhere yo go.
This car is so mch more beatifl in person and it backs that up with amazing performance.
I considered the V10 bt becase of the car press' comments that the 4.2 is nderpowered...it is not.
Perfectly balanced car

Best Features

V8 Sondtrack. Styling....big srprise there. Gated manal. interior design

Worst Features

Some interior bits are plasticky. Nav screen is rather small and the interface is not as good as the 2010 S4. It's pricey bt frankly is a bargain considering it's competition