It’s sad they don’t make these anymore… I’m probably 2-3 years away from picturing myself buying one

I always wanted one of these, but now they’re discontinued. Who knows, maybe I can still find a good one used in a few years.

They’ll still be out there, and you can find one in mint condition if you’ve got enough cash!

True said:
They’ll still be out there, and you can find one in mint condition if you’ve got enough cash!

You’re definitely right, just need to save up a bit more.

Sounds like you’ve got a plan coming together.

Gated V8s are still out there for a decent price, depending on colors and condition, but they’re starting to go up too.

Hollis said:
Gated V8s are still out there for a decent price, depending on colors and condition, but they’re starting to go up too.

I got an 09 with 40k miles in 2022 for $67k, sold it last year for $75k. I still miss it though.

@Benn
Not a bad deal at all! I’m looking for my next fun car too, considering 911s but also keeping an eye on gated V8s. Saw a local one with an exhaust mod, and it sounds amazing.

They just took the A5 Sportback out of the configurator. Feels like the end of an era.

Miller said:
They just took the A5 Sportback out of the configurator. Feels like the end of an era.

Really? That’s disappointing.

Check out this link for the R8.

Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

It was scheduled to end in 2024. They haven’t announced a replacement. Feels like when Honda ended the S2000. Luckily, I already had two back then.

@Landyn
The S2000’s design was almost perfect. They could probably still sell it today. I love those cars.

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

No replacement for the R8, it’s done.

Tao said:

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

No replacement for the R8, it’s done.

:pensive:

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

They’ll probably go electric for the successor. Won’t be the R8 though. Maybe something like R E-tron?

Dior said:

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

They’ll probably go electric for the successor. Won’t be the R8 though. Maybe something like R E-tron?

It’d be a shame if it goes electric. Electric cars just don’t have the same character.

@Paxton
I hear you, but that’s likely where they’re headed. The TT is going electric too, so the R8 might follow.

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

The R8 factory now makes the Audi E-tron GT. It’s kind of the R8’s replacement. Some people don’t like EVs, but the E-tron GT is a seriously impressive car. I drove one, and it’s faster and more comfortable than the R8 V8 I tried.

Ira said:
Why did they discontinue it? What’s going to replace it?

Probably just another forgettable E-tron model.