Audi R8 V10 2011 or 2012/13

[robinracer]

Evening all

It's been some time since I've been on here.

I'm thinking of buying aa Audi R8 but would like some advise.

Which would i see the most depreciation on a 2011 Gen one or a 2012/13 Gen two.
Is there anything that i should be looking out for. i have a budget of around 65K and as always want the best deal out there.

Many thanks

RR

[Trev450]

The 2012 model is a gen 1 facelift. Gen 2 is the current model. Depreciation is likely to be much the same on either pre or post facelift, but from an individual perspective it depends on whether you want a manual or semi auto. The facelift has a latter and faster semi auto transmission that is generally regarded as better than its predecessor but some still favour the earlier one. If, however, you intend to go for a manual, there is little difference other than cosmetic between the two.

[robinracer]

Trev450 said:

The 2012 model is a gen 1 facelift. Gen 2 is the current model. Depreciation is likely to be much the same on either pre or post facelift, but from an individual perspective it depends on whether you want a manual or semi auto. The facelift has a latter and faster semi auto transmission that is generally regarded as better than its predecessor but some still favour the earlier one. If, however, you intend to go for a manual, there is little difference other than cosmetic between the two.

Thanks Trev

It's a new thing for me and need to do a lot more research by the looks of things.
I would like an automatic did they change from a 6 speed in 2012

[Trev450]

The early transmission (r-tronic) is basically a robotised manual and is quite clunky and slow unless used as a manual and then its remarkably good. The latter one (s-tronic) is a modern double clutch system and technically much more advanced. My advice would be to drive both and go from there as they are quite different.

[barriejames]

At present the v10 gen 1 seem to be stuck at entry level min price of around 50k I don't think they will go a lot lower ever to be honest. So whilst you might lose a bit it wont be huge. I got mine 13 months ago now and am confident I could see nearly all my money back. 65k would get you into a nice facelift s tronic coupe or spyder v8 or v10

[robinracer]

Thanks Barrie

Its a 2012/14 that I'm looking at from an Audi dealership preferably.
They are around the 67k mark.

[PompeyReece]

robinracer said:

Thanks Trev. It's a new thing for me and need to do a lot more research by the looks of things.
I would like an automatic did they change from a 6 speed in 2012

There's plenty of advice already on here - these type of threads have come up recently.

Alternatively there are many threads on R8talk.com, the forum for R8 chat, so again have a look on there.

There's also a few buying guides out there on Honest Johns, the AA etc.

[Nano2nd]

robinracer said:

Thanks Barrie

Its a 2012/14 that I'm looking at from an Audi dealership preferably.
They are around the 67k mark.

if you buy a v10 S-tronic at the bottom of the market from Audi, you "should" get a decent car with a proper warranty and not lose that much in depreciation, its the dealer spread that will have the biggest impact. I also think the convertibles are holding the values better, when i was looking 18 months ago the Plus coupes were by far the most expensive of the Gen1's, it seems they've dipped below the cabs now... though there's not that many Gen1 cars on the Audi used website at the mo. Plus January's prices are probably unusual as a market indicator, especially cabs.

[jakesmith]

The main differences seem to me to be:

Gen 1 - you can get a manual, they look purer and nicer to me, the tech inside is considerably dated
Gen 2 - much better auto, looks more generic Audi and less special to me, the tech inside is light years ahead

In terms of depreciation - the older car that has lost more will always have less to lose in £ and % but make sure you get the sought after variant, which has got to be a manual if gen 1, and a sensible colour like silver, grey, black, ideally with lots of carbon fibre

[PompeyReece]

jakesmith said:

The main differences seem to me to be:

Gen 1 - you can get a manual, they look purer and nicer to me, the tech inside is considerably dated
Gen 2 - much better auto, looks more generic Audi and less special to me, the tech inside is light years ahead

In terms of depreciation - the older car that has lost more will always have less to lose in £ and % but make sure you get the sought after variant, which has got to be a manual if gen 1, and a sensible colour like silver, grey, black, ideally with lots of carbon fibre

Just to be clear I think the OP made a slight error in that he's looking for a Gen 1 car, either an original or face lift. I don't think they're looking at a Gen 2 car.

However I agree with you on the comparison!