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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Thumbs up Saw a R8 over the weekend

Bright RED, up near the new Wembley on Saturday, thought it maybe a player on his way to the match.

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Local dealer leaves one outside overnight - Nutters!
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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I've seen the pics and I thought that it was a nice car. Then one was coming the other way on the way to work......

that is one car with serious road presence!!

There's quite a few around here (Hereford), as it's a wealthy area. Seen a load of these in the last couple of weeks, along with S5s, RS4s and RS4 Avants.

Oh well - will have to wait, although Wifey has given the go-ahead for a nice RS4 Avant

**must resist the temptation, and be sensible for a few months!!!!88

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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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The R8's look good in pics - even better in the flesh

You will love the Avant - i've had the saloon for a month and it's
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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I love the looks of the R8, but I think with £80k in my hand I might end up in a Porsche dealership!
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Seen two in edinburgh, one white with a blue stripe and one black one. The row of lights that must take the place of sidelights look well smart.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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http://content2.totallycrap.com/gall...ed/audi_03.jpg

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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Not the first either
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Saw one in Kensington last week being followed by a 599 Fiorano
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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My friend is on the waiting list for an R8 but has found one in Ireland for only a 2K premium.
It's still costing him >90K with options tho'
I think the LED's under the headlights look a bit naff, like it's got big false eyelashes.

For that money I think I'd rather have an Aston.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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A Red one lives across from us, looks superb - he also appears to have a new RS4 and a new M5 as well and delights in razzing them past our lounge everyday
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zip106
My friend is on the waiting list for an R8 but has found one in Ireland for only a 2K premium.
It's still costing him >90K with options tho'
I think the LED's under the headlights look a bit naff, like it's got big false eyelashes.

For that money I think I'd rather have an Aston.
Saw an Audi with the LED's coming the other way the other day and I too thought it looked naff. It looks like some aftermarket chav mod. Having said that I can't do with those 'angel eye' crap on BMW's they don't look right either.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SPEN555
Having said that I can't do with those 'angel eye' crap on BMW's they don't look right either.
Agreed! Has to be one of the most unpleasing aspects of BMW's. Rest of the body isn't much better either, but the headlights certainly are the worst aspect for sure.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Went to look at one in my local dealer the other day. It is one beautiful piece of kit but at £98k i thought, nah i'd have a porsche turbo instead
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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I retract my previous statement as i've just driven one

I can safely say it is amazing and would be a very very tough choice between the two
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Saw a black and silver one this afternoon in solihull. Can't make my mind up to be honest, i know i'm going to get flamed for this, but it looks like a FAT TT (flame suit on) and for that amount of money, i think i'll take something with a bit more pedigree
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Saw a silver one last night and this morning between Sliverstone and M40 J10.

Looks OK
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Saw a black and silver one this afternoon in solihull. Can't make my mind up to be honest, i know i'm going to get flamed for this, but it looks like a FAT TT (flame suit on) and for that amount of money, i think i'll take something with a bit more pedigree
Got to agree with you there.
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobberdoo
Agreed! Has to be one of the most unpleasing aspects of BMW's. Rest of the body isn't much better either, but the headlights certainly are the worst aspect for sure.
But they are just about the best xenon lights I've ever had.
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