How did it feel to drive home in the Jimny?

Mat, the original R8 is timeless and is an absolute pleasure to drive and own, can get pricey to insure and maintain and stuff but was well worth it for me back in the day. Edit: Had an original V10 manual but the V8 is arguably a better driver's car, doesn't sound as good of course but makes for a better balance on twisty roads because that V10 is a tiny bit overpowered on some roads. But then again, I've got a diesel now lol so what do I know

The original R8 has been one of my dream cars since I learned how to drive. Please get one if you can. So good.

Get one

old one better

Mat, your job and your life are cars! You have an obligation to yourself and US to get one! Let us know how it goes.

It has a manual. WOW

Too many adverts

I think that generation of r8 with the gated manual is a future classic. Not so sure about the r-tronic

I feel like the only reason someone on the internet hasn't made a "Mat Watson out of context" video is because it would just be far too easy.

I bought one myself and is just the best thing ever. It’s perfect as a daily driver, if you want to go on a trip it’s actually amazing how comfortable it is. Please Mat, get one!

They are just a bit slow, they look great

I wonder if German-speaking channel presenters also attempt 1970s-style British accents in the name of very misguided humour.

YEAHHHH get one Matt!!!!

This car still looks good after all this time

found an 2008 one £29,000 just need to save a bit more 😂

Gret review

My mate had a 2008 one last year and threw it in a ditch, and wrote it off! He let me have a go before he binned it, and it was awesome. Automatic with paddle shift on the wheel, nice :)

I have the feeling you don’t have to tell me about the app but you just like being paid to tell me about

great design .... .. new ones look .. messy ...

Drivers fear for safety as years-long recall fails to catch some engine failures watch?v=2iaMHhWkSNw everyone should watch this CBC documentary.

It looks dated now

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Get the google pixel 5!

Had one and blew a engine at just 6 months old in 2008 on the track(timing chain failed big).Audi was the best and so good at looking after me I bought another 2 variants over the next 4 years Moved onto Porsche since but your review Matt is spot on in regards to the drive and design of the classic R8.

my tuned 2005 4.2l Audi S4 does 0-60 in 5.0 😅, although it is an auto and im sure this R8 could do a lot better run with a new clutch and better conditions

It shouldn’t really be a question to buy an r8, it should be “ when I buy an r8” In other words... yes Matt, but one

Let's see how many subscribers can I get from this video

I run performance and supercar road rally events and everyone's always so shocked when I tell them I've never had points! 😂 Audi's infotainment systems felt dated when they were new! At least it's a simple job to swap it out. You priced very high for those jobs, a clutch job on this is £1k at almost any indy inc. parts. The mag suspension is expensive, around £2500 inc. parts, but you can convert to standard suspension and have it coded out.

Looks so much nicer than the newer designs

Get the V8

A bargain at 40,000 quid ,but you need another 40K to maintain and replace parts,just saying...

Definitely a futur classic but I'd spend the extra money on the v10

Get one and let Yanni wrap it!!

Get one that car is amazing I'd rather get the audi than the tesla model s

Actually DONT EVER TOUCH IT... 🤣🤣🤣

Then gear changes be so slow

Or buy a f10 m5 for 5 k cheaper that is also faster

Damn bro you work

hahahahaa me as a german, when Matt everytime tries to speak german with culture 😆

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I do love this car. Super nice!

Love your reviews,no bull just straight as it is,great stuff.

Nice car but not really aupercar performance, same in straight line as my m140. Which, if I had 40k I'd have the 140 for 20k and 20k left for a new Aprilia RSV4 1100 thankyou very much :)

Even though it has a V8 underneath, that back glass still has heater wires 🤔

Yes we know it's the 2007 R8

orrr just get an f type v6

I honestly love the car and especially that gated shifter being a Manual Elitist! Though I'm quite surprised to learn it's slower to 60mph than my 2014 WRX 5-speed. Before a tune, I was getting 4.6 on the 0-60 in a sedan with a huge trunk. I'd love to catch one at the Tail of the Dragon and see if it can keep up, lol.

Well obviously you should get one! My wife who doesn't really care at all about cars and drives a diesel Skoda still ranks this as her dream car ever since she first saw one. There definitely is a timelessness to them.

Nfs Carbon

I'd much rather see someone else driving that car than own it myself... so I can see it and say ' yep, that was nice' and get on with the rest of my day with more money in the bank.

New Audio system=£400....Aux cable=£2 and your phone battery lasts longer too.

I thought Alan Partridge drove a Lexus?

It's a Bargain!! Until it breaks and your in debt.

Get one! My dream car ever since it was released! One day I will own one, just need to work another 20 years at this rate to even be able to consider it 😭🤣

Love your chanel. Great video,great car. One day i will do review on one like this as well.

I think that you should get one. It would be great for content and they are very cheap for a supercar!

You shouldnt get 1 car u have to get moreeee

Matt, pone este canal es Español porfa!!! Saludos desde Argentina.

Dream car right here, as long as you got the cash to maintain it

Yes get one

Love Audi's design language from that period. Not a big fan of the current one.

I could afford to buy one but it’s the maintenance that worries me

Love the content keep it up

Definitely get one

I didnt know English talk in miles??? WTF? Americanized? You stupid people, i stop watching your shows. Miles??? LOOOOL

Matt. Goodbye to your Porsche, and hello to your new Audi R8 V8

This car was the first supercar that i loved amd first time when i become audi fanboi

this is the exact car that Top gear tested back when it was new

Hi hi

R8 looks as sterile as a hospital corridor, no thanks.

vw i want: this r8 vw i have: 07’ passat

Mats almost becoming yianni with all his cars.

Buy one

The question is... Base C8 corvette or V8 R8?

As follows ;) 1. R8 future classic. 2. My dream car 3. Buy one!

me with 600 bucks salary: It's a bargain!

We’re you at Clarkson’s farm!?

What is progress ,then ?

Those front brake discs arent even that badly priced for a super car. The front brake discs on an astra j vxr are at around £500 per disc 🤣

The other day I watched a carbuyer episode from 2010 with you in 😂

mat definitely snap one up while they are cheap

hehe looks like a fancy version of my b7 audi a4 :)

Get mat armstrong on here mat watson 👍👍

How much is servicing, tyres, parts etc??? Might only be 40k but what’s the point if you still can’t afford to run it?

Did he just change gears without pressing in clutch? O_O

Have you bought it yet?

Get one

I was shopping for an everyday super/luxurycar back in November 2020 and it was between the r8, i8, gran turismo. In the end guess which one I bough

I think the design of this car is timeless and even much better than the new one.

The breaks are not that good. They are borrowed from the RS4 which makes them unfit for the weight of the R8.

No Mat you're gonna push the prices/desire up!!!

Great car but I’d take a 997 S at this price point

In finland here, this costs $150,000 lmao

Fun fact: this exact same car was on Top Gear Edit: I apologize in advance if I "copied" someone without knowing

is just a tt

Get it!!!!!!!

Better get a gtr

Too many ads

Looks way better than the new one!