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Used 2012 Audi R8 Consumer Reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars

    Audi R8

    Myke, 03/06/2008
    2008 Audi R8 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful

    This is one amazing piece of craftsmanship. Audi has really stepped up their game far beyond what they have ever been. The only downfall is everything is a option. It made it so much more pricey. I know it's money well spent, but it's like Ferrari, everything is an option. The sound system, bluetooth connection, navigation system and the convenience package are all worth paying for. The performance from this vehicle is such a dream. It changes direction so effectively. The braking is okay, a little touchy, but it stops the car in short distances. It's a manufactured perfection basically.

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    4.88 out of 5 stars

    MY R8

    HTX, 01/14/2009
    2009 Audi R8 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6M)
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful

    2009 Audi R8 silver/black interiors with carbon sideblades. After a year of wait I received my fully loaded R8 almost for Christmas. I chose manual transmission as it is a real sports car. The car works flawlessly, it is beautiful and attracts a lot of attention, the driving experience is unparalleled. I use it as my daily driver, I plan to put 10,000 miles per year to it; you get used to the task of driving it in the city traffic and the constant looks and comments from almost everyone. The engine roars with menace after 4,000 rpm, the sound is breathtaking. Today, I would not choose any other car over this one, maybe in 3 years when the roadster is available.

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    The Best Of The Best

    Tom M., 01/12/2009
    2009 Audi R8 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    Audi has really outdone themselves.! My wife and I are Audi lovers having first experienced the Q7. I must say it has more dependability than my BMW 645i. This car for it's first stab at luxury and performance has done admirably well. It's a joy to drive at all speeds.I drove both transmissions and chose the R-Tronic. It is touchy at slow speeds but you have a shifter plus paddles plus a sport position. All make it versatile and worth a one year wait. I find it's virtually impossible to pull into a gas station for a quick fillup without engaging in a long discussion of it's merits. Gotta love it !!!

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    4.75 out of 5 stars

    Just a terrific car!

    Brian S, 11/25/2008
    2009 Audi R8 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    After all the waiting I finally have my 09 R8. It exceeds all my expectations. It sounds right, handles fabulous and turns heads everywhere it goes. My only initial misgiving was the R-Tronic which had be given mixed reviews. Having driven boththe 6 speed and now my R-Tronic I can say that it comes down to personal preference. I actually enjoy processing the R-Tronic and find it very capable of satisfying me. No regrets here from this owner. Love the roomy interior, fantastic seats, and look and finish of the carbon fibre trim inside and out ( Blades too! ) Have friends with Italian exotics and would not trade this for any of them. This car is really special and my favorite of all!

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    5 out of 5 stars

    What a great car!

    GRR8 R8, 11/22/2009
    2009 Audi R8 quattro 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6AM)
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

    The Audi R8 is the best car I have ever owned. Its styling turns heads at every intersection. Its performance puts it in the Supercar category. Audi treats its R8 customers like royalty. It is a car that has luxurious interior. The fit and finish is impeccable. It is a wonderful daily driver and it can go from the street to the track with no changes needed. The R-Tronic transmission in auto mode is terrible. The R-Tronic transmission in manual mode using the paddle shifters is the best transmission I have ever driven. As a daily driver it gets ~19 mpg. On the track...it does not matter. Nothing passed it on my one track day. This is a car to own.

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