jasaretta
July 1st, 2008, 04:19
Well last Saturday I finally picked it up. Black, carbon blades, carbon interior and engine bay, B&O stereo, manual. I apologise for my simplistic review ;) and there is nothing that hasn't already been said.
This car is nothing lie I remember the demo car that I drove. It seems lighter and more directional. Clutch feels much lighter. As a daily commute car it has proven to be very comfortable. Even in heavy traffic it is a jo to drive although quite different to my RS4 which I traded.
The interior is great - very well finished and the bluetooth phone option works very very well. I would like the steering wheel to be as thick as the one on the RS4 but that's a small thing.
The engine response also feels quite different to my RS4 - it seems to hit its straps at about 3500rpm. and then just wants to take off. Sound is amazing. Just amazing.
I am also enjoying the different drive bias - much more to the back - feels very different and almost like you can flick the back out - which I haven't done yet :D
I think Tiff from 5th gear summed this up - this is a car that you immediately sink into and you become part of the car more and more. The drive is great and comfortable enough to drive for long stretches and not get tired.
I love this car. Next is the drive day at Phillip Island which will be at the end of july - best thing is it is in Audi's R8 not mine!!!
If you have the chance - buy one! :R8kiss:
James
This car is nothing lie I remember the demo car that I drove. It seems lighter and more directional. Clutch feels much lighter. As a daily commute car it has proven to be very comfortable. Even in heavy traffic it is a jo to drive although quite different to my RS4 which I traded.
The interior is great - very well finished and the bluetooth phone option works very very well. I would like the steering wheel to be as thick as the one on the RS4 but that's a small thing.
The engine response also feels quite different to my RS4 - it seems to hit its straps at about 3500rpm. and then just wants to take off. Sound is amazing. Just amazing.
I am also enjoying the different drive bias - much more to the back - feels very different and almost like you can flick the back out - which I haven't done yet :D
I think Tiff from 5th gear summed this up - this is a car that you immediately sink into and you become part of the car more and more. The drive is great and comfortable enough to drive for long stretches and not get tired.
I love this car. Next is the drive day at Phillip Island which will be at the end of july - best thing is it is in Audi's R8 not mine!!!
If you have the chance - buy one! :R8kiss:
James