YES GET ONE !!!

@MetalHead1904

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect to see u here!. Lol

@aplonicycommunity7407

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lair

@TheOfficialPositivePerk

3 жыл бұрын

Lol hi lair

@pulie2330

3 жыл бұрын

Need help should i buy a R8 2010 V10 or 2019 audi tt RS?

@AndorRadnai

3 жыл бұрын

Never expected you here! Hi!

The OG R8 is such a masterpiece. After all these years, I still turn my head when I see one

@ballsackgameing

3 жыл бұрын

Same bro , I've started to see a lot of them recently

@omsteve4761

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll turn my head at a type r Honda Civic lol

@ballsackgameing

3 жыл бұрын

@@omsteve4761 Me too , you don't see much of them

@ballsackgameing

3 жыл бұрын

@@omsteve4761 I've seen more Lambos than Type R's in my life

@inbloom08

3 жыл бұрын

These things have an amazingly timeless road presence you are so right.

I bought one myself and is just the best thing ever. It’s perfect as a daily driver, if you want to go on a trip it’s actually amazing how comfortable it is. Please Mat, get one!

@pumpkin8680

2 жыл бұрын

daily driver.. holy bet that costs a fortune to run everyday

@bennett_walters221

2 жыл бұрын

@@pumpkin8680 have you ever heard of Daily driven exotics???

@kubek555

2 жыл бұрын

my sister has one, manual as well..anyway I am always surprised how comfortable it is, incredibly sophisticated suspension

@josephdonnelly3169

Жыл бұрын

Daniel, how costly is the normal maintenance on this vehicle?

@carz4lifee2567

Жыл бұрын

Save up the money for when it breaks

This old model is a lot better looking. Beauty.

@kediyeyolgosterenadam5245

3 жыл бұрын

it looks like really beutiful woman. the new ones are more masculen

@rorymilsom1491

3 жыл бұрын

@@kediyeyolgosterenadam5245 what women are you looking at?

@kediyeyolgosterenadam5245

3 жыл бұрын

@@rorymilsom1491 german ones

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

@@kediyeyolgosterenadam5245 yes the olds models are definitely more sleek the newer model looks more aggressive which is not always a good thing.

@nyndndkdkjs6683

2 жыл бұрын

The manual is the reason for an oldschool R8

My aspirations - Audi R8 My wallet - Fiat Punto 😂

@yes8032

3 жыл бұрын

Reality: a bus

@johnholst

3 жыл бұрын

You're not alone bro!

@PalpatinesPlumber

3 жыл бұрын

@@yes8032 A bus in these times? Nah fam, i'd rather walk

@gulboro

3 жыл бұрын

Me too 😭

@paolocaliendo5373

3 жыл бұрын

Me with my 2005 fiat Punto that I got for £650 25k miles 😂

That car still looks like it’s new

@MatWatsonCars

3 жыл бұрын

Should I get one though?

@LightningMcqueenFan-vf2hh

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars yes

@Dijkjord

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars Ehm, is that Even a question! Get one now! The value on these cars will only rise! And they are wonderful cars as well

@user-jr6mq8qh8m

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars Please Get one so you can poke it with the carwow stick of truth

@muji8715

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars yes

Welp this will be very tempting if one ever shows up near me

@FexAtila

3 жыл бұрын

did not expect you here...nice surprise

@TheDopeGamer0906

3 жыл бұрын

wow nice to see you here

@iCozzh

3 жыл бұрын

They have some bullshit mechanical fault w their aircon its a simple part that costs about £40 however to replace that part the whole fucking engine and gearbox have to be dropped out the car which costs 6grand..

@ldus

3 жыл бұрын

You and exotics both here, wtf is going on 😂😂😂

@keshavkrishna6782

3 жыл бұрын

Wait there are other people who like cars and reptiles

That's my daily driver. If you can get the manual, go for it. I've been using it since 2008. Driven 80000+ km in it. Never thought of selling it. Probably never will. Always enjoy your videos. Love from India🇮🇳

@agplotus8038

3 жыл бұрын

Thats impressive, especially driving in India👍

@spandan8837

3 жыл бұрын

@@agplotus8038 R8's are pretty common here in Mumbai. You'll be amazed.

@agplotus8038

3 жыл бұрын

@@spandan8837 I haven't been to Mumbai for many years now, it's good to know that these type's of cars are becoming more common. I wouldn't drive mine there unless I changed the horn :). BTW, I love India and will take my wife one day.

@rich0ne

Жыл бұрын

@@spandan8837 you daily ur R8 here? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIWDq7mHhajNirA.html&ab_channel=TravelwithLukeDamant

@milhouse147

5 ай бұрын

Why wouldnt one recommend an automatic? (I live in a big City with lots of traffic and hate to shift)

Hi Mat here. Should I buy an old R8. Let me know and please follow me on the new Stereo App to listen to my latest talk show with Yianni: stereo.com/matwatsoncars

@aehsanurrahman2025

3 жыл бұрын

Pawri karoge kya😂 Will you do pawri...

@DashCamSerbia

3 жыл бұрын

I am suprised you did not brag about your big nob in this video.

@01howardproductions92

3 жыл бұрын

Yes mat. Also go and watch my Audi A3 video to see what I’m like doing a review of an Audi of this era. Anyway, loving the content you’re pushing out during lockdown. Keep up the good work.

@simsalb

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it. You could even change the name of your channel to 'Just one more Car' perhaps?

@7spower998

3 жыл бұрын

Sell the Porsche 996 and buy the R8

Fun fact This R8 was also driven by Jeremy Clarkson back in 2007

@akshatshahi718

3 жыл бұрын

I just looked it up, it's true. It's crazy you noticed that

@duhtz237

3 жыл бұрын

crazy thing to notice

@endlesswisdom2765

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah JC reviewed it and then drag-raced it against Hammond's 911 Carrera 2S

@99gentsia

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah... awesome dude... a while ago i was ODing on old TG vids and i came across that episode...

@yorkshirerose4225

3 жыл бұрын

That is fun indeed

In 50 years it will still look beautiful. A work of art!

I'm so glad you're getting more opportunities to get cars you love, you deserve it Matt

The r8 looked so good when it was first released that they could only make it worse. The new cars don’t look bad but they traded elegance for aggressiveness.

THE BACK END IS SOOO GOOD...

@MatWatsonCars

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely arse

@abeergupta224

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars you’re a legend

@algerianmapper3

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars LMAO MAT-

@jarradmoore6939

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaustubhkashyap9750 ...no he means arse.....we’re from the midlands pal

@jarradmoore6939

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaustubhkashyap9750 how exactly is it a joke?

I've had a huge soft spot for the V8 R8 manual for years and years...it's one of the all-time great V8s, wonderful gated manual, it's a styling classic but also a livable modern car. It may be a wee bit "slow" by supercar standards but I think it's actually the right amount of fast for real roads vs. today's insane supercars. I'm all about it!

me with 600 bucks salary: It's a bargain!

Back when there was no soft limiters...

@sprefamefa5034

3 жыл бұрын

You can just turn it off via tune. It isn't expensive either!

@matamikulic504

3 жыл бұрын

@@sprefamefa5034 yea but the drive was more pure back then now its just electronics

@sprefamefa5034

3 жыл бұрын

@@matamikulic504 yea gonna miss the N/A engines. Only option is the manual mustang, corvette and the GT3 911 manual

@matamikulic504

3 жыл бұрын

@@sprefamefa5034 and the new m3 and 4 will have manuals but not N/A

@nazimdz2457

3 жыл бұрын

@@sprefamefa5034 R8 is still NA but no manual

“It’s a bit of a bargain “ yeah to buy but not to maintain !

@saturndesigns2339

3 жыл бұрын

That's why it's an Audi and the V8, pretty much an Audi S4 if you think about it, much simpler than most supercars

@Grnbaracuda

3 жыл бұрын

@@saturndesigns2339 you mean RS4?

@smallshaq8521

3 жыл бұрын

@@Grnbaracuda b8 s4 is V8

@xe8145

3 жыл бұрын

@@smallshaq8521 the 4.2L in the s4 is detuned, aka its balls got chopped off.

@smallshaq8521

3 жыл бұрын

@@xe8145 it’s still a V8, lots of opportunity to tune it

That particular car is definitly going to be a classic, it's the exact car Clarkson drove on Top Gear all those years ago, with Hammond in the 911.

@anthonylloyd4425

3 жыл бұрын

Heh I checked the old video it is, how did you know this?

@nathant8951

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonylloyd4425 I thought it looked familiar. Also I watched someone else review it the day before 😂

Love your reviews,no bull just straight as it is,great stuff.

As follows ;) 1. R8 future classic. 2. My dream car 3. Buy one!

Look up the word "timeless" in a dictionary and this comes up

@rapierr8394

3 жыл бұрын

along with a jaguar xk8

@mikees60

3 жыл бұрын

@@rapierr8394 Along with Liz Hurley.

@CobnutVTS

3 жыл бұрын

@CannaMukbang didnt find no audi r8

@ahmedal-oraifi8926

3 жыл бұрын

Timeless = 911

@ShannonSouthAfrica

3 жыл бұрын

True story

Was actually looking to buy one of these 2009 and V8. Thank you for this cause I’ve been checking for good current videos and was coming up short.

Darn, perfect timing as I am shopping for one right now! Thanks for the video Mat!

This will definitely shoot up in value some time in the future especially with that gated manual 😍. Lucky for those who will start buying these now

This is my favourite car ever and my dream car, I absolutely love this upload.

I've got a 2008 S5 4.2 V8 Manual. It's an absolute pleasure to drive with the manual gearbox. The styling never gets old.

Absolutely love this car. Always wanted one and very fortunate to now be a proud owner of one. A beautiful vehicle in every sense of the word.

I just spotted, when you’re standing at the driver’s side of the R8 towards the end of the video, that the driver’s side front vented brake disk is the wrong one, and is actually for the passenger’s side... I looked back, and the passenger’s side front vented brake disc is correct... the vents are directional. Whoever changed them last, put 2x passenger side vented brake discs on the front of the R8 in error. 🤓

@MrYugideck

3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy you noticed that

@inamhassan2694

3 жыл бұрын

Talk about attention to detail!

@brianiswrong

3 жыл бұрын

On the drivers side ,both disc drilled holes (front and back ) go in the same direction,the passenger side however the front disk drilled holes go in the opposite direction.

@stu2418

3 жыл бұрын

No they didn't. The discs are not side specific. You can't see the 'vents'. You can see the drilled holes which, while they do help vent gasses from between the pad and disc, are not the 'vents' that are meant when talking about 'vented discs'. Those vents are internal to the disc and dissipate heat. The discs are manufactured the same, hence the drilled/dimpled holes on one side, will curve in the opposite direction to the other side.

@colmj.cleary6272

3 жыл бұрын

@@stu2418 The discs are side specific, when they have the particular pattern, as seen on this Audi R8. Whilst you cannot see the vents themselves from that angle, you can tell their direction, based on the drilled holes. Look up the parts list for this R8, and you will see that they are directional, i.e.: side specific. 🤓

Literally have seen lots of these recently , they're sooooo good! You should definitely buy one Mat!

In 2009 my sister got married and I hired this car for a whole week (Asian thing to hire cars at weddings), anyway that week was the best week of my life! Ive driven other supercars since but nothing will compare to an r8 manual. Brilliant car!

@moogle68

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, so you hired the car for her? Or is it really a thing to get yourself something nice to drive around in just to celebrate someone else's good fortune? That's a very odd tradition since it seems nothing at all is benefitting the subject of the celebration, but whatever. Far be it from me to judge.

A great straight forward R8 review, very nice thanks🤗 Always been so tempted by the R8, absolutely love the things🤔

Love your videos

Get itt !! Audi R8 is like one of the best engineered car on the road even toady!!! (After 13 years) get it get it get ittt !!

Love your content Mat! - please post more videos of “Supercar bargains”

Had one and blew a engine at just 6 months old in 2008 on the track(timing chain failed big).Audi was the best and so good at looking after me I bought another 2 variants over the next 4 years Moved onto Porsche since but your review Matt is spot on in regards to the drive and design of the classic R8.

I have the same age rs4 with a very similar engine. I agree when you say it’s all you need on uk roads, you can have some fun without doing 100mph plus. I drove plenty of r8’s whilst working for audi and I still think that old manual v8 is the best all rounder, the newer v10 plus is too quick for our roads (different on a track but who buys one just for the track?). The carbon clean makes a huge difference as much as 50bhp as I found out when doing mine. Great video as always matt.

Definitely a futur classic but I'd spend the extra money on the v10

@dragospahontu

3 жыл бұрын

Or you can get a fully specced Passat

@MatWatsonCars

3 жыл бұрын

@@dragospahontu Lols

@nicsmjs7170

3 жыл бұрын

V8 is better less fuel

@iamjames8200

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicsmjs7170 yea but the sound of a V10. Can’t beat it.

@ivangf14

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicsmjs7170 You dont buy a R8 to save fuel 🤣🤣

Superb review as always, my dream car! So yes if you can afford one definitely get one! The one you reviewed looked in excellent condition too.

Mat I enjoy watching your videos, they are entertaining. Keep up the good work. :)

Amazing nice detailed review bro..

Always liked these, nicely understated compared with a Gallardo. They also make twin turbo kits for them... 😉

My absolute dream car since I saw one in Finland in 2010 and I have set a goal that I will buy one before I turn 30 so I have 5 years to go

@edn5170

3 жыл бұрын

fuck yes, Do it man! Feels great to buy something you saw when younger. Mine was a little cheaper, its was yamaha FZ6-S.

Thanks for the video. I'm considering buying one. It's been on my list for years.

I don't care if its old, not as fast or anything. I saw this car on the streets in Germany when I was around 4 years old and I absolutely fell in love. Our neighbour had one and everytime he would come to park I would just keep staring at its beauty.

The legendary car! You defiantly need to get one

Always loved these and the wall-e reference makes me like it even more! 🙈👍

Have one for close to 3 years now and it is an absolute blast! Pure emotion every time I take it out. All you need is this... so what are you waiting for?

Mat have you heard the news about synthetic fuels? Eco-friendly petrol that can be used in any current engine forever!

Stereo is literally what radio was some time ago 😂

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

Just shows how fast technology has advanced in a few years!

I used to own one of these beauties. Was one of the best cars I've owned by far. A couple of recommendations for anyone looking to buy one- avoid the R-Tronic single clutch auto box. It was clunky and mine had an expensive failure. And go for an aftermarket exhaust- this engine with a Capristo or Tubi is one of the better V8 engine sounds out there.

Great video Mat!!! Please do more reviews of older cars like a ferrari f355

Even though it has a V8 underneath, that back glass still has heater wires 🤔

@dan.p

3 жыл бұрын

It still fogs up surprisingly lol

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

@@dan.p really they fog up even with the engine heat? That’s mental.

Mat doing impressions is the funniest thing ever 😂

I just picked one up for 34k with only 55000 on clock and is immaculate with recently new discs lol, I'm in love ❤

What a timeless design, the interior and exterior still looks so cool even for today.

Mat, the original R8 is timeless and is an absolute pleasure to drive and own, can get pricey to insure and maintain and stuff but was well worth it for me back in the day. Edit: Had an original V10 manual but the V8 is arguably a better driver's car, doesn't sound as good of course but makes for a better balance on twisty roads because that V10 is a tiny bit overpowered on some roads. But then again, I've got a diesel now lol so what do I know

Nice to see this review! I've owned an identical car since 2007! You missed two things. First, if you have to leave the car outside in the rain (a shame I know) and then the sun comes out, it causes water beneath the car to evaporate and them condense on the engine's window. this then rains down on the engine bay, corroding those nice perforated covers on either side and the cam covers. Not the end of the world, but annoying. Second, the fuel filler cap has a plastic tether - be sure to always rotate this tether away from the lock when closing. If you don't do this, the flap can become jammed completely shut. Mine has screw driver marks around it from when I had no choice but to prise it open.

@YK-fj5bj

Жыл бұрын

Good info! Would love one but no space in my garage (already occupied).

You should definitely get one!!! My father and I purchased a 2010 Manual V8 in October of 2019 and it's such a fun car to drive! I think it will it will become a future classic.

Doing that LT Grubber's german accent you could call it "my little tank"!! Love your videos! Best of lucks!

This thing still an amazing car

Get one! My dream car ever since it was released! One day I will own one, just need to work another 20 years at this rate to even be able to consider it 😭🤣

Just got myself one! Collect it next week, can’t wait!!

I could only dream of owning this car. Its a beauty, I actually fell in love with it when I used to play Need for Speed Carbon on the PS2. The main boss Darius was the R8 and it was a pleasure to go against. Every time I see one on the road I cant help but look, wishing it would happen but in these days and with the cost of living in the UK I just cant imagine me ever owning one. Maybe, it would make my decade tbh, never mind year. Much love awesome video!

2:11 the accent😂

@XtrAMassivE

3 жыл бұрын

Killed me lol

Dear Mat, GET THE CAR Yours truly. The viewers

Excellent review Mat. I've had one for 4 years and would add 4 points: 1) another watchout is the aircon compressor, if it needs replacing it's an engine out job. 2) mag ride units will fail just like all shocks over time and it's over £2k a pair. Many are changing to coilovers but I think they are part of the R8 DNA. 3) audio bluetooth - easy to fit an aftermarket kit in the glovebox using the feed to the CD autochanger. Luggage storage looks small but exactly big enough for 2 cabin bags, with space behind the head rests too - enough for 2 people for a whole week away. Finally I'm glad you didn't open up the debate about whether it's a supercar or not - if anybody asks, they're missing the point - the R8 has nothing to prove - it's an R8.

@michaelarwas8466

2 жыл бұрын

The compressor in mine has just gone 😭. Luckily I found an audi specialist who can do it without taking the engine out.

@robinpelletstovesuk9194

Жыл бұрын

is it worth the high running costs?

The Wall-e reference... I cannot unsee it now... Thank you Mat 😄

Mat should have his own carwow certified "stick and/or log of truth" on his reviews in his KZread channel.

This car is definitely worth having an extra car for!

Awesome vid! Hope to see more of its kind :D

Love the Audi R8! My friend has one of the V8’s and absolutely loves it!

Mats loving his R8 reviews 😅😍

@MatWatsonCars

3 жыл бұрын

Old or new. Which is best?

@RR-us2kp

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars old one

@V8Hungry

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars old V8 with Manual gearbox 👍

Are you going to pay? "Of course not" lol

I love the look of this one and you are correct it does look better than the current version

One of my absolute favorites

The car that changed Audi and made it the brand it is today

@MatWatsonCars

3 жыл бұрын

True

@dnzry2218

3 жыл бұрын

@@MatWatsonCars did not expect you to comment lol. Been following since the carbuyer days, keep it up! Big fan

You know that Mat loves his job when he can’t get enough of doing reviews for Carwow, so he does them on his spare time as well

One of the best V8's ever made. Someone in my village recently got an old RS4 with that V8.

Absolutely get one. Now I'm gonna have to get one too, thanks a lot Mat lol

No mention of the structural frame problems at the front strut towers within the first model years? That would be the first place i'd look when looking for an R8.

@MRFUCKOFF202

3 жыл бұрын

100% anorak

@stu2418

3 жыл бұрын

True but it was only a problem if you had a heavy front end impact/crash/smash up a kerb. Some people like to make out it was some sort of inherent flaw but the cracks were vanishingly rare.

The R8 without the V10 is just like the GR Yaris without the track pack.

@7spower998

3 жыл бұрын

Take the R8 V8 any day over any tin can GR Yaris

@mattyoz0

3 жыл бұрын

@@7spower998 wtf has that got to do with what he said?

@guioinc19

3 жыл бұрын

The V8 has more identity is more special

@mattyoz0

3 жыл бұрын

@@guioinc19 you got that the wrong way around. 🤣

Love the content keep it up

I love the audi I can't wait for you and yianni in your upcoming video.

I dream about buying the R8, my dream car ... Maybe some day, untill that i have to stick with my A6 and imagine 5.2 instead of 2.0 😂

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but the A6 is still a lovely looking car. I’d buy one if I didn’t have a company car, I think they look great.

@aleksababic3730

3 жыл бұрын

It is great, i have it for few months now and no regrets, beautiful car. You can get one anytime in te future, they're very affordable now (i have 2014. model)

You sat where clarkson once sat. I am incredibly jealous

@Kylirr

3 жыл бұрын

Why

@Destroyah53

3 жыл бұрын

I've just checked that, and you're right! That's the same Audi R8 Jeremy Clarkson drove around the track back in Top Gear! And i knew i've seen that number plate somewhere XD

Get one!!! I would love to see more content on these models

I would love one but repair costs put me off so I got a 225 tt which I love hopefully b a classic as well

6:21 - “I’m like a cat that’s presented with an open box”.

Stereo: Step aside Raid Shadowlegends

Yes you need to get one. I’m planning to get an R8 in the next 6 years I love those cars

Mat, love your videos! Hello from Turkey.

The new ones might be faster, but they've lost all the good looks

@matty6848

3 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed the new models look too aggressive.

I will never get over shiny steering wheel and seats.

@hofgof4453

3 жыл бұрын

same haha, but that is something which is easily fixed...

You behave just like me when I am fiddling or driving my R8 manual😂 Nice review! And yes, the gated manual V8 R8 is already a future classic, its just waiting for the appreciation🔥

This is my favorite audi super car ever, especially the first gen. Timeless and comes with V8,V10 and V12 TDI. Such a beautiful design and that gated manual wraps it up. I remember when it first debuted and got showcased on iron man. It looked outta this world and thought it was concept and that it will never look like that in production. But boii was i wrong. R8 fa lyfe ya heard!

This r8 maybe not depreciate a lot than v10 versions.Because is v8 and this is the only generation of r8 that having v8 engine.And maybe the 4.2 liter audi v8 is quite famous for tuning.Well you can comments if I wrong.

Hey! Great review, thanks! I'm trying to learn a bit more about cars - you mention that you'd replace all of the suspensions on the car. Why is that? What exactly would you replace them with? I'm really trying to understand the thought process. Thanks!

I remember seeing one of these on a transporter on its way to the dealership just before launch & thinking “That’s a great facelift for the TT”

Love the original style R8... truly stunning. So much more eye catching than the models in recent years.