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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Wink AUDI R8

I was filling up in Taunton this afternoon and and there was a new R8 at the next pump. Don't know how I missed the release of this, it is a simply stunning car.
The sound from the four pipes was equally as sensational, only matched by its price tag!

This has to go on the test drive hotlist!
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Does nothing for me but some vids here

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/r8.html
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Im the same, really cant get excited by it at all! My mate has one too, yes really on the drive, havent been in it yet.
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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[QUOTE=JamieS2K,Sep 23 2007, 07:35 AM] Does nothing for me
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Hale,Sep 23 2007, 10:21 AM
Porsches and Beemers

Audis and Mercs


My opinion on the top brand German cars (For what it's worth)
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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porsches,beemers AND mercs.

audi's

Well,in my opinion anyway.
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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All German marques are starting to piss me off these days.

There is something 'conceited' about them that I am beginning to hate.

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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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Nice little video here of an R8 vs Carerra 4S.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3q14QQ0dl4

Performance and handling apart, the one thing that stands out is how outdated the Porsche's styling looks when sat next to the R8.
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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Have to agree on the styling. I've always been a fan of the 911's more recent muted styling, but next to an R8 it looks very very ordinary.
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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cheshire_carper,Sep 23 2007, 11:06 AM
All German marques are starting to piss me off these days.

There is something 'conceited' about them that I am beginning to hate.

eh? what do you mean? How can a car be conceited? Is it not the drivers perception of his status when driving the car that is in fact conceited?
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