Talk me out of a R8 V10

[iainw]

I don't see that as a problem with mine but then i don't drive it everyday. It's old tech but not that old compared with Maserati and it's a 7 years old car.If you want new tech then you need to go for the huracan. The lp560 should be a good quality car if has been maintained properly.The clutch can last 20k-30k miles and it's around 4k for a new one with the main dealer including labour.Had mine for 7 months now and i freakin love it! A new wrap and new exhaust has changed the car completely.
Coming back to topic i would say that you can pick up an r8 v10 for around 60-65k and for that money there's nothing better to buy! For me has to be topless for a better sound of the v10View attachment 45016

Love the low key wrap! I bet the exhaust makes a massive difference- I wish mine was out
Of warranty so I could alter it.. for
Me there is no comparison between your car and an R 8- even if you have to add a few pennies!

 

[conaero]

Ok so let's put the lovely sounding R8 next to something Italian.

No contest hands down win for the Speciale:

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UlG_eyvDxPE[/video]

 

[rockits]

Spooky...I was watching the exact same video last night.

 

[JonW]

Ok so let's put the lovely sounding R8 next to something Italian.

No contest hands down win for the Speciale:

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UlG_eyvDxPE[/video]

Agreed. no contest. Must be the first time in world history the Italians have won a battle against the Germans!

 

[conaero]

Agreed. no contest. Must be the first time in world history the Italians have won a battle against the Germans!

And no engaging of reverse gear by the Italian!

 

[Navcorr]

And no engaging of reverse gear by the Italian!

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.

 

[todea20]

Love the low key wrap! I bet the exhaust makes a massive difference- I wish mine was out
Of warranty so I could alter it.. for
Me there is no comparison between your car and an R 8- even if you have to add a few pennies!

A new exhaust is the best mod you can do to your car

 

[iainw]

Ok so let's put the lovely sounding R8 next to something Italian.

No contest hands down win for the Speciale:

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UlG_eyvDxPE[/video]

Love that video. My wife however is not going to be so impressed. Baked beans all round for the rest of 2017 -saving for an upgrade to a speciale

 

[rossyl]

Ok so let's put the lovely sounding R8 next to something Italian.

No contest hands down win for the Speciale:

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UlG_eyvDxPE[/video]

But that's an R8 V8 not the V10.

The 458 does sound amazing

 

[Yeti]

One word - boring.

 

[conaero]

But that's an R8 V8 not the V10.

The 458 does sound amazing

Ah I was very disappointed so that explains it.

The Speciale does sound insane doesnt it.

 

[Andyk]

It does sound amazing but then it's a **** load more money as well ....

 

[iainw]

It does sound amazing but then it's a **** load more money as well ....

Good point Andy. 250+ vs 80 ish.
Into aventador territory

 

[iainw]

One word - boring.

How are you finding the 458 yeti- thoughts vs the strad

 

[conaero]

Indeed Yeti would love to hear. I do like a 458 and could be tempted.

 

[Contigo]

I love the 458, great looks and power to pull your face off. So dynamic to drive.

 

[conaero]

Better than the 488 that replaced it, no turbos and sounds way better.

 

[bigbob]

Yep James May was very sensible in getting one of the last 458 Speciale's.

 

[iainw]

Better than the 488 that replaced it, no turbos and sounds way better.

Totally agree Matt. Took the 488 out for a test drive recently and was massively unimpressed. Just hate the sound - similar effect on me of the Cali T vs Cali but more obvious in the 458

 

[rossyl]

Ah I was very disappointed so that explains it.

The Speciale does sound insane doesnt it.

There was a Speciale on the Supercar Run at Beaulieu. It was epic. Brilliant car.