The AUDI R8 BUYERS GUIDE | All common problems explained 

Finally a video where someone did their homework, well done! Have been reading up on R8Talk for about a year now and you are the first one that covers 90% of the known issues (Y)

This is a nicely made, clear and easy to understand video. Subbed.

Mag ride was seen as a must have. People had issues selling on a car without mag ride. Now people are converting them away to standard set ups

Hello from New Hampshire, New England, USA - This is one of the BEST, easily understandable, and on point videos, I've ever seen explaining how NOT to be taken "for a ride" when trying to buy your dream car. TY, My friend! - Here's to you! *salute*

R-tronic clutch and the ac compressor are problematic areas that are really difficult to do. The seats are identi6to the ones I have in my TT and they are susceptible to damage easily. Also, the paddle shifts are not too sturdy and can break

You can use a mirror on a stick with a light to look for leaks if you don't want to use a jack.

Wanted to say thanks for this awesome video. I just picked up an r8 and it helped me identify the oil cooler issue before purchasing I otherwise would have missed.

Good advice! Test drove a 2010 today and the clutch pedal came up quite far before biting and after that felt abrupt. Only has 22,000 miles, but not relevant. Great car if nothing expensive fails, which is wishful thinking.

On many of the early models the clutch had to be replaced after only 80-90 000 km and the cost is/was as high as around £ 4000. And the FSI system makes it VERY important to use the recommended engine oil and filter and VERY important to change the engine oil and filter every 10 - 15 000 km. As with the majority of other cars/brands as well. "Long Life shifts" every 30 000 km kills the engine in any car.

This is hands down the most honest review that I have ever heard.

i love ur clutch explanation!! im sure this method works on an automatic also

Very good video, thank you. I got my gated V8 last year and did my research back then but some of these issues were new to me, especially oil plug and coolant leaks. Going to check them at next service.

Well SCC, I missed your R8, however I did source a lovely V8 Manual (White / Silver Blade full service history and new rubber all round) and been running it for a year now. Really appreciate the advice and the videos. And definitely enjoying the car :) Did you find a V10 btw?

Awesome information! Will definitely use this when shopping around?

You just helicoil the sump plugs. Easy to do, and dirt cheap.

Man what a great video. Do you know if the magride shocks can be easily replaced with non-mag shocks?

Woo, Scotland! Have you seen ‘cars of Glasgow’? Another Scottish RU-vidr

Very good vid. It would be good if you had it up on a ramp, and if you could show us the location of some of the items to look for and what they look like. For example, the 3 sump plugs.

Great video and thanks for this. Starting my search with the goal of finding the right example some time this year.

Thanks a lot for this, man! I hope I will watch this again soon but for more than just curiosity!

Thanks for the tips! Subbed :) Hopefully looking to get an R8 soon!

Thanks mate. This is the most honest and detailed car review video I’ve ever watched.

Well Done, very informative

Yesterday i dreamed about this car and the only things i did was construction work and i saw ferarris and ashtons on that day

I am considering purchasing one of these. This has been really helpful. How do resolve the carbon build up?

Really good video, appreciated.

Thanks man! Super helpful.

great vid 👌 thanks

Great content! Very informative, enjoy your beast mate

Veeeeery Goood!!! Fantastic Video!!! Thanks!!!!

Great video. Been considering an S-Tronic V10 Plus which differs to this review model but this is still very informative.

Amazing video, you got my subscription.

Hiya buddy that was a super detailed video, I just bought one and wanted some advice when topping up power steering fluid, and how to check it properly

Fantastic video I have just bought a v8 manual in ibis white from Edinburgh on an 09 so identical almost to you! Mines had a decoke and mag ride replaced with coilovers just has the oil cooler pipe problem I'm hoping to sort soon!

Great video!

Great content - really appreciate this

Great video, well done mate.

Thanks, just what i needed.

Hi, would you know of any issues with the quattro system? Also would you say these v8 2007-8s have bottomed out price wise. I know its all mileage related with prices at the moment for the early ones with seeing stuff between £30-46k for low to 70k ish miles...but in your opinion have you seen them go below £30k or do you think they have reached the minimum depreciation values for the mk1? All opinion but I'd like to hear yours...looking to buy one and maintain myself so your vids are inspiring me to take the plunge.

Any thoughts of doing a buyers guide for Jag F type ??

Thanks for the video! P.S. is it a Scottish accent? I feel like it is not, but i am far from native, so thats why i am asking. Just curious :)

Great advice mate.

Great video brother. Did you do a similar video on a V10?

Any thoughts or experience with shift-fork issues on 07/08 model? Currently looking at one 08 model and a bit worried about it. Cost seems to vary and Audi has been supporting within the first 10 years apparently but 08 is coming up to the 13 year mark and I doubt they would be inclined to still cover it even though the 08 model I am looking to test drive on Saturday only has 35k miles on it. Any experience, thoughts, price information would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great video content. Thanks in advance - Marc

great advice thanks

Just subscribed.

Thank man!

Great video..and helped me with my R8 purchase last week..so thank you. I do have one question though about chassis cracks and you mention that it was upgraded and only affects the very early cars ….do you know from which year please it was remedied?

I’m currently looking at a 2012 Audi R8 Quattro v10 that has a rebuilt title and I’m not sure if I should buy it or not. This will be my first time owning an Audi so idk much about them but do you think it’s worth it?

Do you have any experience with the v10?

Subscribed 😜

Excellent video, thank you. There is only one point I would add to it: if it is not a V10, walk away! 😂🤷🏻

Oil cooler if it leaks imagine it goes to ur rear tyres

What model year in the first gen would you recommend based on refinement or improvements throughout the years?

Another quick question if I may please ask for your thoughts. The steering when almost but not quite on full lock makes a groaning sound which can only be described as sounding somewhat like a n old wooden door opening. I have replaced the tires hoping this might address it but alas not. This doesn’t seem to improve after driving and warming up so to speak. Do you think it could possibly be bushes.

Good video

Considering an 09 R tronic R8 over my C63 2012, though a bit skeptical as the clutch change is costly, and magneride suspension prone to fail. What do you reckon?

Came for the content. Stayed for the accent.

Hi! Could you please give me some hints how to contact your suspension specialist from Poland?

Man only 2 percent of us can afford this beautiful car

Very helpful, info, I’ve subscribed. I bought a v8 manual 2012 limited Le Mans version in November. It’s currently in storage as I am abroad I have a couple of questions if in may. Can you recommend a good independent in the Edinburgh area that is capable of servicing and maintaining the car? The polish company that refurbs the mag ride, I have heard mixed reviews, that they don’t last very long, be good to hear from someone who has used them directly. For an aftermarket exhaust I heard good things about the topgear exhaust, with the values shut you won’t upset the neighbours in the morning when you start the car, but with the values open...great noise. Which aftermarket exhaust have you fitted to your R8? Thanks.

Does this model has turbo ?

I'm 190 cm and can't really fit in the drivers seat.

Also … I'm you've gained a subscriber

I soooo want an Audi R8...made by Lexus.

Where are you finding these things for £35,000??? The best I can find is like £40,000, and those are always in TERRIBLE condition.

Well. Looks like it’s a Sunday car 🤣

Very helpful video but next time please speak english as i'm from another country and sometimes i don't understand you.

Holy shit. So many problems

My friend had one of these, the 3rd gear went, we stripped it down & rebuilt it.The gears where over £3000, with the other parts, gaskets a new clutch etc it cost well over 6/7k, what it would have cost to get done god only knows....

Thanks for the video. Handy things to know 👍👍

Simple, knowledgeable, and to the point; great video man!

When buying a r8, bring along ur mechanic friend 🙂

Great review, unfortunately it re-ennforces that the build quality on these other manufacturers for these and other premium cars is sadly lacking. I've had a ton of mainstream cars without the type of issues you've listed. Not highlighting Audi in particular. German build quality is a fantasy, bored of how many people say how good it is. I've driven run of the mill manufacturers hard for 100k and not needed anything you've listed to be fixed. Even the parts cost is a joke when they are used across the various groups, yet because of the badge you get charged a massive premium. Either way great summary. Can you do a gen 2 review?

Brilliant video , Jamie from Australia, my r8 Purchased at 35k ,,km I've never used the air conditioner, my last serviced they told me my compresor is knackered and compresor switch both need replacing $17k to replace, I told audi I've never used it wtf, manager said well that's the problem it's seized because not been used ,itold them it doesn' tell me in My log or manual that I must use it. I hopping it might just be the pressure switch .anyway I'm spuing I might have a claim against sales company as I've only done 12k,, km since I bought the car ,, pure nightmare,, thanks for you videos ❤❤

Nice video. Had a egear Lamborghini Gallardo for 3 years which was pretty awesome, although they can be rather troublesome and darn expensive when they go wrong - Egear specifically (automated manual). I found this vid while doing some research on reliability of transmissions in R8s before maybe buying one. I actually hadn't thought of buying a manual till I just seen this, might be the better car actually. Cheers.

Good review, I’ve owned 2 R8s now and I can absolutely confirm everything you’ve said is spot on....good advice given 👍🏻👍🏻

This is a fantastic video thank you so much! I recently became interested in getting one and this is exactly the video I was looking for!

What a beauty 😍😍😍

Wooow, this guy's patience and hard work, deserves heck of ton of subs and likes....bruv, keep up the good work! 🤝🏻🔥🤩

Interesting video! I will take your advice when I come to buy an Audi R8! Thank you

I've also done a comprehensive review of this car which you can view here : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jL-wUI0dyt8.html Enjoy!

Fantastic video and it helped me in my recent purchase of a R8. Thanks!

Seems like you tried and tested the supercars of this range, basically the entry level ones. Can you suggest the most reliable one out of them all? By that I mean the one with the least amount of problems and probably/hopefully cheap fixes although I know it won't be the case but then again

Question. I have an automated manual. At 55mph the Speedo and tachometer are in since which means in 6th gear at 70mph cruise I’m north of 3k rpms. Is this normal?

Can you send me information on rebuilding my magnetic shocks please

Awesome! But I’m biased :-)

Amazing vid can tell you really know your stuff

Great video, very concise and easy to understand, thank you.

Probably never going to buy this car but the chaps presentation was quite entertaining and informative, made it hard to look away. Good job bud.

which years is better

Common Airconditioning compressor means engine out also the magnaride suspension

I bought a 360 modena following your 360 modena video. Been thinking about buying an R8 since a lot....i know what to look for now :D

Hi just wanted to say great insight. I recently purchased a 2015 Spyder, got a great deal on it, but need to get the bonnet realigned as it may have had a knock, any suggestions would be great.

Thanks for this excellent video! With regards to the mag ride - if it does fail how does it affect the car? Is it just not working or is it a bigger issue than that?

This car have still impresiv look and design without any doubt so is worth your money.

Nice informative and well made video mate, new sub look forward new content

Great video! One quick question: When you speak of "early cars" and frame problems, How early? Do you mean only the first year of production? First couple of years? At what point is this no longer a problem? Thanks!

Great vid