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Audi trumps Ferrari and Lamborghini? Is this the most beautiful car in the world?

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Audi trumps Ferrari and Lamborghini? Is this the most beautiful car in the world?

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sulev - 9/28/2006 5:29:54 AM

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well, I don't know about the most beautiful car in the world, but it is beautiful alright. Some aspect of the styling needs some time to get used to it, but nonetheless, R8 is still impressive.
I still think the Bugatti Veyron is the most beautiful car in the world. Gorgeous looking car with a mammoth 1000 HP! A truly potent combinations, you just cannot ask for something more..


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tcatnat - 9/28/2006 6:00:29 AM

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Definately beautiful but not Ferrari.


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Agent63 - 9/28/2006 6:06:46 AMView My AgentSpace

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Beautiful but it will never be a Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, or Mercedes SLR. It is stunning though but it doesn't have that supercar look to it. The engine is placed in it's back like its competitors but something about it makes it seem too practical to be a supercar. It's like an SL. Ultra-luxury coupe's. But short on the luxury. I don't know what to say about this.

It looks superb but i'm not sure about it being a supercar or the most beautiful car in the world. I love Audi's, BMW's, and Mercedes but for this exotic supercar would not be the right title IMO.

I'm lost for words. I don't know how to comment on this. When I find the right words i will post again. =)

Once again.. very nice car.. i like it..

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OBSERVER1984 - 9/28/2006 7:36:50 AM

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The most beautiful!?! I don't thing so. Actually the beauty is very personal thing, but for me the most beautiful could be for example Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione Spider or why not Alf 159 !?!
But it's very muscul and nice!!!

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ATLFALCONFAN - 9/28/2006 8:12:08 AM

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AUDI OUT DID THEM SELVES WITH THE DETAIL, LOOK AT THE TAIL LIGHTS THEIR LIKE WHOHH!!!!!! BUT THE MOST BUTIFUL CAR IS STILL THE F430.

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shiftright - 9/28/2006 9:11:24 AM

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It is a great looking car but the design is nowhere near making it the "most beautiful car in the world".

Specifically the side profile seems unbalanced. The passenger compartment seems too tall and out of proportion with a very low nose; the interior is too dark and ordinary for the exterior.

Overall, the exterior design has many individual features that are interesting but the car seems to be decorated rather than designed.

Not a bad effort overall though and well done Audi for having to guts to go through with the concept.

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spiritfilled - 9/28/2006 9:11:30 AM

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Not the most beautiful, but up there with the best of them. However, i hop the license plate is not going to be placed smack dab on the front grill that way, it detracts from the beauty of the car. Very beautiful, i pray BMW responds to this kind of design with an offering of their own. Don't know about ferrari, but i'll take this over the SLR

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vin1 - 9/28/2006 9:26:28 AM

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The front end to me seems to be a TT fascia on steroids. But the rearend and interior are absolutley gorgeous! And I don't know if I've everseen a prettier engine compartment! R8 A+

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 9:37:40 AM

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Most beautiful car in the world? I don't know about that, and I'm probably one of the biggest Audi fanatics on this website. The design does rank among the best though, that is certainly true.

The rear end looks muscular, the front looks mean and ready to attack on a prowl.

The interior lives up to Audi's impressive standard.

Agent63, your comments are exactly what the R8 was designed to be. The R8 was designed to be an everday supercar.

That's right a practical supercar. The V8 will be pretty damn powerful. 0-62 in 4.0 seconds flat is entirely possible. That is fast, but not in true supercar territory.

If you want a TRUE everyday SUPERCAR, wait for the V10 R8 with another 80 horsepower and the ability to clock a 0-60 time in the 3.6-3.8 second range.

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Loki - 9/28/2006 9:40:42 AM

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Beautiful car....too bad it's an Audi.

Just kidding!

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mstangpny07 - 9/29/2006 7:53:21 AMView My AgentSpace

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Logical you are not logical at all.

(I'm having fun with the reply button)

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Agent004 - 9/29/2006 1:19:05 PMView My AgentSpace

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nybimmer - 9/28/2006 9:46:07 AM

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Nice looking car - but I don't see how it aligns with Audi's brand 'DNA'. I predict it will struggle and be cancelled just like the VW Phaeton did.

Perhaps it would do well if it was priced like the Cayman/Boxter ($US50K range) but at about $US100+ out the dealership door - not many people will care.

It will be a shame b/c it looks like a nice product. I don't buy the argument that b/c it underprices Ferrari's and Lambo's that people will buy it. I think anybody spending over $80-100 on a vanity sports car purchase are not the price sensitive.

I hope I'm wrong b/c it looks like a nice car.

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 10:00:25 AM

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Logical, great issues..... we know you like it, you've already admitted that.

Your issues won't stop prospective super-car buyers from buying it, nor will it stop people from snapping their heads to looks at it and be amazed when the interlocking rings are sitting their flush on the rear.

You think it will cancelled nybimmer????

Why?

Name me one other car besides the Z06 for under $100K that has the performance and not to mention the looks of this car.....

Honestly, I highly doubt the Z06 will take sales out of the R8.

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 10:04:03 AM

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Only 3 issues with the V10 version of this car:

1. It will be faster than any BMW product straight-line

2. It will be faster than any BMW product track

3. It tends to catch your eye a bit more than any BMW

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FLIGUY81 - 9/28/2006 10:22:19 AM

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i was never an audi fan but this looks like it has great potential to give porsche, ferrari, lambo, not to mention benz or bmw something to worry about...but probably audi had their target of competition set more on porsche, corvette, and the new nissan gtr...either way time will tell what the r8 has to prove..

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Brembo - 9/28/2006 10:43:00 AM

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Nothing top the exotic flavor like the Zonda.

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Rupert - 9/28/2006 10:43:39 AMView My AgentSpace

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this is way better than any other manufacturer can offer for the money. this is like above the 911 imo. i hope it will fly out the door, we need more everyday supercars!

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mkk21 - 9/28/2006 10:55:20 AMView My AgentSpace

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I don't like how the front headlights meet the grill underneath it, the way the curvy headlights meet a grill that has straight lines. And the side view looks kinda plain also. Ferrari & Lambo still beat it in design! But if it's priced more in the range of Porsche or Corvette then I think it's worth the money.

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SpikeM5 - 9/28/2006 11:05:18 AM

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It`s one thing to have a supercar, but can they hold their value, especially an Audi? Don`t think so, my choice would still be the BMW M6. It might be faster than or equal to the M6 in the 0-60, but after that, it is an impressive picture in the M6 or even M5`s rear view mirror. Nice try Audi, but you still have to learn what BMW has forgotten.

One question, who invented quatro? And it`s not who you think.

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chewy - 9/28/2006 11:10:55 AMView My AgentSpace

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Definately looks great, a car in this class isn't supposed to be beautiful it does look very good.

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BM3W - 9/28/2006 11:31:42 AM

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Definitely gorgeous. It's a work of art from Audi.

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SixxFive - 9/28/2006 11:39:39 AM

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Good 1st attempt by Audi in this category. 'Most beautiful in the world' does not come to mind but I do think that for the most part it is striking. At $100+K I hope that Audi will be able to sell the R8 and that the resale value is better than the rest of the model range....otherwise this will make a great pre-owned purchase.

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Tracenet - 9/28/2006 11:50:06 AM

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I think I just had an orgasm!

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AlexTx - 9/28/2006 11:54:42 AM

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No worries about resale...the car will be built in very, very small numbers every year and will do just fine.

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BMW530i - 9/28/2006 12:19:32 PM

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Personally, I don't find the R8 attractive at all. I would have preferred the Nuvolari concept. Sorry Audi guys.

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CarNut - 9/28/2006 12:30:57 PM

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I am planning to steal it when i see it in paris... that is if my knees will be strong enough to hold me

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matt635 - 9/28/2006 1:04:55 PM

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The question posed my the article...

"Is this the most beautiful car in the world?"

Simple...

NO... there are probably 20 better looking cars I could name off the top of my head.

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watisthat - 9/28/2006 1:40:29 PM

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not the best looking car that is for a fact....but its an audi

what is beatiful about this car is the interior thats it............the exterior man i dont wanna say......

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 2:09:46 PM

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The BMW M6 is heavier and not meant to be a true sports car, but rather a heavily sport oriented GT, therefore R8 is superior because it is and was meant to be a true sports car and not a luxury cruiser.

The V10 will definitely make up for the lack of performance of the V8 (if you want to call it that)

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 2:10:16 PM

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The BMW M6 is heavier and not meant to be a true sports car, but rather a heavily sport oriented GT, therefore R8 is superior because it is and was meant to be a true sports car and not a luxury cruiser.

The V10 will definitely make up for the lack of performance of the V8 (if you want to call it that)

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 2:13:08 PM

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Logical can you say bye bye to M6 on the track with the R8 V8 and maybe even bye bye to it in a straight-line with the V8.

Can you say the M6 just got its ass handed to it with the R8 V10 on both the track and in a straight-line??

Say it, because the V10 will make it happen.

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Larry - 9/28/2006 2:21:20 PM

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rebadge a gallardo put a 4 ring symbol and it's the most beauitful car in world. How bias is that? I don't know a lot about audi's cars, but I think the company is all media hype and propaganda, this why I don't give that much respect. I like companies that earn respect over time like Ferrari, porsche, BMW, Mercedes.

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phaetonmeister - 9/28/2006 2:29:06 PM

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Wow you could cut the jealousy in here with a knife!!!
Thanks Audi for creating this jewel for your crown....and to put all naysayers away,this vehicle will be produced in the 8000-10000 vehicles per year range out of the box.....Vorsprung Durch Technik!!!!

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KeyserSoze - 9/28/2006 2:35:13 PM

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Its the best AUDI I have seen in a long time. coupled with Lamborgini, Bently and Bugatti DNA in it. I would buy it if i had the cash. What will the damage be in my pockets? Certainly no Ferrari, but I love it!

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KeyserSoze - 9/28/2006 2:36:03 PM

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Its the best AUDI I have seen in a long time. coupled with Lamborgini, Bently and Bugatti DNA in it. I would buy it if i had the cash. What will the damage be in my pockets? Certainly no Ferrari, but I love it!

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Autoegr525 - 9/28/2006 2:54:25 PM

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Yes it's beautiful...but imagine when someone comes up and asks if your 100,000 dollar Audi is the new TT, something that would never happen with an M6. Not bashing, I'd still probably take this over an M6 and I'm a big fan of BMW's. The side panel is gimmicky though and looks stupid...put the V12 diesel in this not the Q7.

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 2:56:25 PM

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Well, Logical, Audi has an everyday car that also serves as a supercar.

There is no other car in the world that you can literally fly around a track with and go over a frozen sheet of ice with if you wanted to.

Audi has earned my respect over time. Most notably for their Audi Quattro. That car has been a basis for design for many companies such as BMW and many others.

I think the R8 will have an audi badge on the back and it is a symbol of just how good Lamborghini has become and the benefit from sharing parts and ideas between two companies such as Lamborghini and Audi.

Logical, you don't have to be jealous. You said already you liked the R8 previously.

BMW doesn't have an answer to the R8 that is for sure.

Larry, nobody says you have to give Audi any respect. There are many people who hate the brand just like there are many people that hate BMW.

Many Auto critics refer the German 3, they are referring to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

If you or logical don't like Audi, it honestly doesn't matter. You are two guys who don't like Audi and are allowed to have your opinion and are free to post what you wish on a message board such as this.

Unfortunately, for you Audi has increased sales steadily and I have a feeling that many people will look at the R8 as it passes by, because it looks similar to a Lamborghini Gallardo as you pointed out Larry.





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Sauceboy01 - 9/28/2006 2:57:16 PM

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Certainly is not the most beautiful car in the world.

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 3:05:09 PM

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Logical, I have a tip for you. If you want to hate on Audi, I suggest you do something on a grander scale. You telling people here that Audi sucks and everything else that you say, won't have any effect at all on Audi's sales or their quality, or their cars.

If you want people to hate Audi the way you do I suggest you do something more, something that will let the world know that Audi is inferior to BMW and offer reasons to which there is no feasible response from the Audi lovers.

Say that RWD makes better sports cars than AWD, even though the 911 Turbo has AWD and is one of the greatest sports cars ever.

Say that Volkswagen can't engineer a bike if they had to when they influence the design of some of the world's most sought after brands such as Lamborghini and Bentley along with Bugatti.

Let people know that Bentley sucks and the guy that has $395,000 to burn on an Azure Mulliner is a complete idiot for doing so.

Say that the R8 is inferior because it has plebian roots. The roots specifically by themselves do not make cars bad. I could say a Rolls-Royce is bad because it has links to the "normal" consumer of BMW. No potential buyer of a Rolls-Royce would agree to not purchase a Rolls-Royce because it has links to BMW.

BMW is as every bit a plebian car company as Audi is. The consumers are average in their incomes, in their image and in their view by society.

Therefore based on your knowledge nobody that can buy a Lamborghini should buy one because the Gallardo has HVAC controls straight from an Audi which has a link to Volkswagen.

Why not forget about Bugatti to. A person is an absolute moron if they buy a Veyron that costs over $1 million because the car has links to Volkswagen right????


You don't make any sense. Why do you like Porsche but hate on Audi?

I think Audi needs something performance wise to set you straight and that is on the way with the R8 with a V10.







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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 3:07:23 PM

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Logical, your anti-Audi mindset and propaganda isn't stopping buyers from buying Audi. Heck, for that matter it isn't stopping BMW buyers from switching over to Audi or vice-versa.

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Buddyleez - 9/28/2006 3:18:19 PM

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Nice looking car, however, if you watch the movie iRobot, it is very similar to that car w/o the wheel covers. Good design though, which many Audi's have. Need to work on reliability off the track and they'll have a winner!

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AlexTx - 9/28/2006 3:21:45 PM

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For those who said that people won't spend $100k on an Audi, just got word from Audi of America that ALL allocation for both the S8 (starts at $92k) and the A8L W12 (starts at $119k) are ALL SOLD for the rest of the calender year....that means another 1 or 2 months delay in getting one.


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MunichRob - 9/28/2006 4:09:34 PMView My AgentSpace

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It's hot, but definitly not the most beautiful car in the world...Aston Martin makes those! The R8's cabin isn't as hot as I was hopping & neither is the exterior (I can't stand the two-tone color.

The V-8 version will cost the same as an M6 and will most likely be similiar in performance. However the M6 is already looking like the bigger bargain because of the simple fact, there's no compromise in luxury for performance.

Granted the R8 & M6 aren't direct competitors, but the M6 is the hotter overall car to own...You got the 500hp V-10 braging rights compared to V-8 420hp bragging rights, cockpit full of gadgets, & classic German design that gives the M6 a classy but muscular look when compared to the spaceship looking R8.

I wouldn't want to drop the money on this car and have to explain to an RS4 or future M3 owner why my $100,000.00 car is only pushing as much power as their's.



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matt635 - 9/28/2006 4:39:19 PM

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Why are people comparing this to the M6. If you want a 4 seat 500bhp grand tourer you'd by the M6. Use the phrase "everyday supercar" as much as you want, this is not a practical car.

Likewise, somebody who has no need for the practicality of four seats and loads of boot space, might see the M6 as a little pointless.

I don't suppose the R8 is going to steal that many sales from the M6 purely because they are not in the same market

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Larry - 9/28/2006 4:50:29 PM

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to alextx, it is not like audi sells a lot of A8's, audi only sells 300 to 400 A8's per month. Jaguar XJ out sells the Audi a8 in the US. so out of those 387 who brought a A8 in august maybe 3 or 4 are crazy enough to spend 100k on the VW phaneton like A8. In less than 24 months the w12/ s8 will be worth 20K.

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Rupert - 9/28/2006 4:58:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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strange larry,
thats what bmw 7s and 6s do in the uk. drop like a stone. audis have always held their values better.

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GermanNut - 9/28/2006 5:00:16 PM

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The M6 is looking like the bigger waste of money. The M6 is not an all-out sports car. It is a heavily sport oriented luxury gt.

The R8 will not compete with the M6 and the V10 version won't have any explaining to do.

The R8 V10 will be priced higher than the M6. It will be much faster and will feature the "cooler" V10.

Who wants an M6 when you can have a rocketship and Gallardo similar R8.

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matt635 - 9/28/2006 5:05:51 PM

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jtgct

I'd argue about the R8's "most succesful race car" 'DNA'. Take for example BMW's 3 series. What you can buy in the showroom is a lot closer to what's won on track - and it's been winning things since the days of the E21 320 turbo's ... between the M3 and the 320, they've won most things over the years. They are alot closer to the production cars than you can buy than this is to the car that won at lemans a few times.

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matt635 - 9/28/2006 5:07:15 PM

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GermanNut.. some of us have more than one friend to fit in the car.

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fatherdsl - 9/28/2006 5:10:30 PM

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The real competition will be the upcoming Nissan GT-R coupe. Surprised nobody mentioned it...

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fatherdsl - 9/28/2006 5:14:32 PM

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My bad, I see it was mentioned earlier. The point remains, based on its price, performance, and configuration, the Nissan GT-R and (to a lesser extent because of its back seat) the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S seem to be its target competition.

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AlexTx - 9/28/2006 5:18:12 PM

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larry: Audi only sells 400 A8s a month because they cannot get more of them produced do to the high demand world wide.
If you speak of the A8's resale, did you see the one on the Jag?
It's even worse!!!
And to say that the A8 is like the Phaeton is just ignorant. Both cars feel completely different and are different!

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answer - 9/28/2006 5:34:08 PMView My AgentSpace

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The R8 is definately one of the most beautiful cars made. It has a classiness to it and not the in your face style of a Lamborghini.

I think Audi should have done a Model T on this thing though and made them all black. The car in silver looks great, but pales in comparison to its black counterpart.

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Rupert - 9/28/2006 5:36:28 PMView My AgentSpace

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will,
you're being ignorant again, do you want a spade to dig your way out of that hole?

the a8 and phaeton aren't related. the a8 uses an ALUMINIUM space frame, the phaeton a STEEL monocoque, shared with the bentley continetal.
they have different transmissions, awd systems, engines, styling, interiors, chassis, well, everything.
to me, thats a different car.
and will, you're always banging on about how different the es is to a camry, because it "feels" different.

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crackityjones - 9/28/2006 5:40:19 PM

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This car only has 420hp but that's only part of the story. Audis have a magic feel that no other car has. It's that magic feel that makes Audi a better car even if it doesn't have the highest horsepower.

Argument sound familiar BMW losers?



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528i - 9/28/2006 5:55:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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The SLR will smash this...

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answer - 9/28/2006 5:59:41 PMView My AgentSpace

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The way people throw around the word "magic" in here makes this place sound like a Harry Potter message board.



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crackityjones - 9/28/2006 6:20:23 PM

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The SLR will smash this... at 4 times the price. Duh!

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Parkinglot2 - 9/28/2006 6:38:28 PM

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The SLR looks like a wizard if oz witch mobile! sometimes it reminds me a batmobile from batman2 movie. very evil looking design.

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starfox - 9/28/2006 6:40:47 PM

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The most beautiful car in the world? No. That title will belong to the Lexus LF-A whenever it arrives on the market. This car looks to be mishmash of various design elements brought together awkwardly, and doesnt possess the fluid, flowing design that can be seen in the LF-A.

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crackityjones - 9/28/2006 6:56:46 PM

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LF-A is nice but not much of a statement. Beautiful is a specific word and this car is beautiful. You can't say that about many cars (see: BMW).

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Agent63 - 9/28/2006 7:12:37 PMView My AgentSpace

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Germannut:
Agent63, your comments are exactly what the R8 was designed to be. The R8 was designed to be an everday supercar.

That's right a practical supercar. The V8 will be pretty damn powerful. 0-62 in 4.0 seconds flat is entirely possible. That is fast, but not in true supercar territory.

If you want a TRUE everyday SUPERCAR, wait for the V10 R8 with another 80 horsepower and the ability to clock a 0-60 time in the 3.6-3.8 second range.

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I guess it's a supercar for the practical? Something like the 6series and SL? Same kind of practicality I assume. I never read up on this car.

Actually the 6series I feel isn't up to par with the SL. It's different in ways. First off, the luxury. Luxury GT car whereas 6series seems more sporty-oriented. BMW has always came short in Luxury but Mercedes has always came short in sportiness.

If that's the correct 0-60 then that's a quick V8.

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S4cabriofox - 9/28/2006 7:17:49 PM

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logical-

"m6 better and more desireable."

No, not really. I can't think of one way in which it's better, except maybe the fact that it has rear seats, but who wants that in a sportscar?

Oh, I forgot. The M6 is a GT, not a sportscar, so therefore, it's not as desirable, either.

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S4cabriofox - 9/28/2006 7:21:14 PM

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starfox-

LF-A? Are you serious? There are 3 reasons why it won't be even close to looking as good as this thing:

1. The most obvious reason is that Lexus has no design expertise right now. They don't have much experience, and that's why. Their cars don't bring much excitement to the automotive world.

2. No one has seen any real pictures yet! I could just as easily call it the ugliest car in the world! It's onyl been seen covered in black tape and cladding!

3. From the spy shots I've seen, it doesn't bring anything new to the design of supercars. It might end up being another NSX clone.

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