Are R8s fetching premiums?
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5k may be realistic but i saw on at 94k when list was more likely 80k about 4 weeks ago. I expect the V10 to have a premium not unlike the V8 had for its first months or two purely because it will be very desirable from a performance perspective and the gallardo will end up taking a back seat.
Present demand for the R8 is less but they still get a premium as they are not too easily available on short notice due to long waiting lists.
Present demand for the R8 is less but they still get a premium as they are not too easily available on short notice due to long waiting lists.
Dr G said:
Slough/Aston Green Audi were offering 2 November delivery cars at 5k premiums on cancelled orders about 3 weeks ago; I think the central London lot are asking larger premiums but from what I've heard people are actually signing at a little either side of 5.
are Audi dealers allowed to sell at a premium!?!?!zagato said:
People are going to take a 50k bath on these over the next couple of years. The V10, then the RS8 will kick V8 residuals into touch!
It's only money. I predict they'll hold their value about like a 911, given the history of residuals of the RS6 and RS4, so only those people who've really paid over the odds will suffer disproportionately. Don't tell the missus if I'm wrong 
.Adam B said:
Dr G said:
Slough/Aston Green Audi were offering 2 November delivery cars at 5k premiums on cancelled orders about 3 weeks ago; I think the central London lot are asking larger premiums but from what I've heard people are actually signing at a little either side of 5.
are Audi dealers allowed to sell at a premium!?!?!
V10 will certainly do that + the RS8The V8 will certainly drop in value when the V10 arrives as many of the current owners are on the list so quite a few will be made available.
However as long as Audi do not try to kill the golden goose by over supply, given that the current factory is not capable of building more than 22 a day this is not likely, then the idea that this car will be worth a 3rd of its value in a couple of years is verging on the ridiculous
However as long as Audi do not try to kill the golden goose by over supply, given that the current factory is not capable of building more than 22 a day this is not likely, then the idea that this car will be worth a 3rd of its value in a couple of years is verging on the ridiculous
Took a visit to Romans International last week and very interested in a swap of my R8 for a GT3 RS they had in the showroom.
On the figures offered for mine to change, premiums are still the norm at the moment, but clearly spec does play a part in this.
Only 180 R8's have been delivered here so far and I'm told only another 200 will come to the UK next year. That will keep residuals high, regardless of newer models being in the pipeline.
It is also a cracking good car to drive, and (can't believe I'm even saying this) better in a number of ways than my previous excellent Carrera S. This will also keep it's value up.
Only shame of the whole event was some bugger got in over the weekend with a deposit on the GT3 RS!!
On the figures offered for mine to change, premiums are still the norm at the moment, but clearly spec does play a part in this.
Only 180 R8's have been delivered here so far and I'm told only another 200 will come to the UK next year. That will keep residuals high, regardless of newer models being in the pipeline.
It is also a cracking good car to drive, and (can't believe I'm even saying this) better in a number of ways than my previous excellent Carrera S. This will also keep it's value up.
Only shame of the whole event was some bugger got in over the weekend with a deposit on the GT3 RS!!
Adam B said:
Dr G said:
Slough/Aston Green Audi were offering 2 November delivery cars at 5k premiums on cancelled orders about 3 weeks ago; I think the central London lot are asking larger premiums but from what I've heard people are actually signing at a little either side of 5.
are Audi dealers allowed to sell at a premium!?!?!Sussex_Paul said:
Took a visit to Romans International last week and very interested in a swap of my R8 for a GT3 RS they had in the showroom.
On the figures offered for mine to change, premiums are still the norm at the moment, but clearly spec does play a part in this.
Only 180 R8's have been delivered here so far and I'm told only another 200 will come to the UK next year. That will keep residuals high, regardless of newer models being in the pipeline.
It is also a cracking good car to drive, and (can't believe I'm even saying this) better in a number of ways than my previous excellent Carrera S. This will also keep it's value up.
Only shame of the whole event was some bugger got in over the weekend with a deposit on the GT3 RS!!
Do you have the carbon sigma pack and engine bay light pack?On the figures offered for mine to change, premiums are still the norm at the moment, but clearly spec does play a part in this.
Only 180 R8's have been delivered here so far and I'm told only another 200 will come to the UK next year. That will keep residuals high, regardless of newer models being in the pipeline.
It is also a cracking good car to drive, and (can't believe I'm even saying this) better in a number of ways than my previous excellent Carrera S. This will also keep it's value up.
Only shame of the whole event was some bugger got in over the weekend with a deposit on the GT3 RS!!
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