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Offline Lesley

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2007, 03:42:55 pm »
I just took it back last night... I must say - I never noticed the knob quality.

Rusty - you were right. I was dogged by "paparazzi" wearing baggy pants and brandishing cell phone cameras. Other Audis followed me for blocks. Lifted-pickup drivers screamed (happy) expletives at me. Had at least one offer of marriage and more propositions than I've had in the last five years.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2007, 03:44:38 pm »
Quote from: Lesley on October 22, 2007, 03:42:55 pm
I just took it back last night... I must say - I never noticed the knob quality.

Rusty - you were right. I was dogged by "paparazzi" wearing baggy pants and brandishing cell phone cameras. Other Audis followed me for blocks. Lifted-pickup drivers screamed (happy) expletives at me. Had at least one offer of marriage and more propositions than I've had in the last five years.

Did you take it to Mosport on Saturday for the Make a Wish event? 
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2007, 04:05:09 pm »
Who the Fack is Lesley?
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2007, 04:07:21 pm »
Who the fack are you?
:)

Yes, MD, that was me. Didn't take part in the event, although I had friends there that did.

Here's the R8 I drove, RTronic with carbon fibre trim.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2007, 04:07:31 pm »
Quote from: Railton on October 22, 2007, 04:05:09 pm
Who the Fack is Lesley?
Railton

Who's Railton?  ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #25 on: October 22, 2007, 04:15:10 pm »
Is that you in the driver's seat? 
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #26 on: October 22, 2007, 04:18:57 pm »
Yup. :)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #27 on: October 22, 2007, 04:21:50 pm »
I'm a little far to attend, but had a friend tell me it was a blast.  He commented on the R8 being a gorgeous car....like a spaceship.  He was very impressed at the owners for giving up their time and cars for such a great cause.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #28 on: October 22, 2007, 04:36:04 pm »
It truly is a wonderful event - not only for car lovers but it helps to raise awareness for the Foundation. I rarely miss it, regardless of the weather.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #29 on: October 22, 2007, 04:41:30 pm »
I wish I would have had the chance to be there. That is a real sweet car and if..... well I recall also that all of the allotment for Canada and maybe north America has been sold out for the next year. Is that correct?

If it is I have to think it was a bit of a waste of money when they put in a full page pull out ad in the Toronto Star two weeks ago drumming up interest in a car that isn't available. But I suppose not all orders go through and some may become available.

Any other cities get the same black pull out?
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #30 on: October 22, 2007, 04:47:36 pm »
Quote from: inco on October 22, 2007, 04:41:30 pm
If it is I have to think it was a bit of a waste of money when they put in a full page pull out ad in the Toronto Star two weeks ago drumming up interest in a car that isn't available. But I suppose not all orders go through and some may become available.

Any other cities get the same black pull out?

I didn't see that. Puff piece or well done? Mostly photography or some text?

Audi has a 2nd tier image problem in North America. Not quite as much prestige factor as they like or deserve. A bit of that has to do with history, as well as the understated style of their product and less product offerings as a whole. They had wanted to focus on prestige and profit, even if that meant sacrificing some volume, which I think is a good route for them to go. The R8 is a car that definitely catches people's attention and is a good conversation starter for the brand - both for the general public (which may need a newspaper to learn about the car) and the clientele that can afford the R8 and other Audis. Someone may look at an R8 and may decide on an S or RS vehicle... instead or alongside.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #31 on: October 22, 2007, 04:49:43 pm »
It was tastefully well done - the Dwarf did it! ::) ;D
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #32 on: October 22, 2007, 05:04:51 pm »
Quote from: MD on October 22, 2007, 04:21:50 pm
He was very impressed at the owners for giving up their time and cars for such a great cause.

Yes, I'm impressed by owners being so 'generous' as well.

The foundation sounds like a good cause.  :thumbup: to Lesley and others who volunteer for and/or participate in such events.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #33 on: October 22, 2007, 06:12:01 pm »
Quote from: Lesley on October 22, 2007, 04:07:21 pm
Who the fack are you?
:)

Uh...Railton. I guess we haven't been formally introduced...that and I must've missed some posts (24 or so) while out of country.
Welcome. :)
But who the Fack are you? Another journalist?
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #34 on: October 22, 2007, 06:19:30 pm »
don't sweat it Railton..i'm confused too....seems Lesley  didn't  "Notice the knob quality" and we're a coupla SWELLS................. :bounce: :bounce: :banana: :banana:..must be MD's Fancy woman down Yeast............... ;)
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #35 on: October 22, 2007, 06:30:49 pm »
Quote from: safristi on October 22, 2007, 06:19:30 pm
don't sweat it Railton..i'm confused too....seems Lesley  didn't  "Notice the knob quality" and we're a coupla SWELLS................. :bounce: :bounce: :banana: :banana:..must be MD's Fancy woman down Yeast............... ;)
Must've been "Rusty"! :stick:
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #36 on: October 22, 2007, 08:34:51 pm »
Lesley has been around here for awhile, get with the program. ;)

I suppose I should call Audi and get my week in this car.

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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #37 on: October 22, 2007, 08:47:27 pm »
Quote from: wing on October 22, 2007, 08:34:51 pm
Lesley has been around here for awhile, get with the program. ;)

I suppose I should call Audi and get my week in this car.


We're waiting......
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #38 on: October 22, 2007, 09:03:29 pm »
Quote from: wing on October 22, 2007, 08:34:51 pm
I suppose I should call Audi and get my week in this car.

Since you sound a bit apathetic, how about you call Audi and you get ME a week in the car?  I'll be glad to write as long of a review as you'd like.
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Re: CD Article: 2008 Audi R8 Trans-Canada Tour
« Reply #39 on: October 22, 2007, 09:05:05 pm »
Quote from: MD on October 22, 2007, 08:47:27 pm
Quote from: wing on October 22, 2007, 08:34:51 pm
Lesley has been around here for awhile, get with the program. ;)

I suppose I should call Audi and get my week in this car.


We're waiting......
Yes. I'm quite curious how this car is as a daily driver and the storage space (golf bag or no golf bag?). Then we can all argue about which three vehicles we would buy for the price of this car. Tantalizing! :P ;) :rofl2:
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