HOW MUCH IT REALLY COSTS TO OWN A BUDGET SUPERCAR!

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  • @AutoalexCars
    @AutoalexCars  Před 5 měsíci +39

    Get your FREE CASE of beers here! www.beer52.com/AUTOALEX

    • @ripvanwinkle2002
      @ripvanwinkle2002 Před 5 měsíci +2

      it costs 2% less than just buying one in good nick

    • @jyka974
      @jyka974 Před 5 měsíci +2

      You definitely need that beer when your shitbox fails to run.

    • @jimdicko1483
      @jimdicko1483 Před 5 měsíci +19

      Beer52 are a pain in the ass. It’s fricking difficult to cancel the subscription. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

    • @evilutionltd
      @evilutionltd Před 5 měsíci

      @@jimdicko1483 Create a temporary card, get the subscription and then cancel the card?

    • @magor137
      @magor137 Před 5 měsíci

      Can I get it outside UK?

  • @daihatsudave6332
    @daihatsudave6332 Před 5 měsíci +441

    Chris had 100s of different ' worried' looks . Quite a talent

    • @PointNemo9
      @PointNemo9 Před 5 měsíci +4

      He bought a car that could ruin him financially if something big happens, probably a constant fear.

    • @egibbo88
      @egibbo88 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Michael Cera is a Hollywood actor after all

    • @markwright3161
      @markwright3161 Před 2 měsíci

      @@PointNemo9 He also parked it with Alex :)

  • @smashabocks17
    @smashabocks17 Před 5 měsíci +169

    love to see gareth on the channel, and can we just take a moment to appreciate how much better rorys camera work gets in every video

  • @HakanDuzgun61
    @HakanDuzgun61 Před 5 měsíci +107

    Gareth & Taylor need to be in the same video

    • @dirtjumper23
      @dirtjumper23 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I’m guessing they’re the same person hence you can only see one at a time

    • @tonyblack3401
      @tonyblack3401 Před 5 měsíci +3

      Gareth is Taylor’s straight alter ego.

  • @Pouckie90
    @Pouckie90 Před 5 měsíci +123

    Gareth! I love to see him back on the chanel

  • @AndyZ-hz7oh
    @AndyZ-hz7oh Před 5 měsíci +44

    Chris looks like he’s going to cry every time Alex mentions the angle grinder…

  • @cjtr83
    @cjtr83 Před 5 měsíci +38

    Great to see Gareth back 😎 👍🏻

  • @ThatF1Guyy
    @ThatF1Guyy Před 5 měsíci +65

    Respect for all of these frequent uploads! I have stuff to bingie through now!

  • @michaelwise535
    @michaelwise535 Před 5 měsíci +820

    Gareth needs to me a full time member of the auto Alex team! More Gareth!

    • @jamessalmons3551
      @jamessalmons3551 Před 5 měsíci +11

      and probs less Taylor, better without him I thought.

    • @MrSkorm
      @MrSkorm Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@jamessalmons3551no chance

    • @burgir9985
      @burgir9985 Před 5 měsíci +134

      @@jamessalmons3551 nah Taylor is cool, brings his own vibe to the videos which just works with Alex and Rory

    • @12many4you
      @12many4you Před 5 měsíci +67

      I officially disavow these two mad people.
      Gareth is alright but can't hold a candle to Taylor

    • @sliiiimjim
      @sliiiimjim Před 5 měsíci +41

      @@12many4you Agreed. Watch more for Taylor than anyone else.

  • @mrcaboosevg6089
    @mrcaboosevg6089 Před 5 měsíci +132

    Gareth improves every video he's in, glad he's back

  • @02howgegoa54
    @02howgegoa54 Před 5 měsíci +98

    Great ep. Nice to have a good old fashioned back to basics ‘working on a car’ video. Also love to see Gareth back 👍

  • @sesto194
    @sesto194 Před 5 měsíci +187

    it would be interesting to see how much the maintenance costs in comparison to the v10 r8!

    • @sexualsteve
      @sexualsteve Před 5 měsíci +26

      Based on the recent video of car throttle on everything wrong with their s6 v10 - the maintenance can be scary - think they mentioned plugs and coils being like £800 + VAT and labour.
      I am always torn on whether the supercars are worth it, considering the performance you can get from something like an rs3.
      I do think the Gen 1 V10 Manual cars will hold value and be worth something in the coming years, as there is a generation of people now that have grown up with that maybe being a dream car and now have the money to buy

    • @VexxedSR
      @VexxedSR Před 5 měsíci +7

      Unsure of the engine parts like camshafts and valves but coil packs and injectors don't cost that much for 2 extra cylinders. Pretty much the same reliability with the v8 and v10 but the v10 is more tightly packaged so harder to work on. Both are solid choices but I've heard an r8 v10 with a racing manifold and custom valved exhaust, sound alone is worth it.

    • @MikelDog
      @MikelDog Před 5 měsíci +8

      ​@@VexxedSRyou're wrong mate the v10 that's found in the r8 uses different components entirely and are found on much more limited cars such as huracans therefore price tag goes up. The v8 in the r8 can be found in loads of cars on the other hand and much more readily available. Coilpacks for example are only £25 a piece

    • @txl420
      @txl420 Před 5 měsíci

      The V8 is also considerably lighter, and you can easily get it up to the same power figure as the v10. Sure, the v10 has a pretty incredible soundtrack, but you can get the v8 sounding pretty great too. @@MikelDog

    • @dirtygrill
      @dirtygrill Před 5 měsíci +2

      V10 R8s are no more expensive to maintain than the V8s and likely will end up costing less than early V8s due to things like the rear control arms and the engines not coking as badly.
      The important thing when buying ANY R8 is to get a proper pre delivery inspection done as the difference between a good and bad one could mean 10k+ in maintenance and repairs. R8s are now at that point to where early models are getting cheap and bought by people who don't do the necessary maintenance which means as time goes on there's going to be a massive delta in quality between cheap ones and ones that are properly loved by their owners.

  • @stuartcheyne6951
    @stuartcheyne6951 Před 5 měsíci +27

    Chris's face is an absolute picture, to be honest I'd be worried if you lot were any where near my car with tools as well 😀

  • @dirtygrill
    @dirtygrill Před 5 měsíci +57

    Good video unfortunately Chris seems to have fallen into a couple common R8 traps. The first is Audi main dealers. Just don't. They're beyond usless. @REPerformance is where you should take it as Ricky and his crew are the best there is when it comes to R8s.
    As far as suspension you can get magrides rebuilt by Nagengast in Poland for a fraction of the cost of new units and the turnaround is much faster than ordering Audi OEM. Whlist being cheap and common standard BC coilovers ride terrible. This is mainly due to them have reversed the spring rates. If you go that route you can order different springs from a company like Swift but even then they need to be properly set up to feel good. By the time you've invested that much you're roughly at the same price as OEM passive dampers which is really the better option.

    • @dylan-nguyen
      @dylan-nguyen Před 5 měsíci

      Yes.. bc coils are like some of the worst. They also rust…

    • @shona5512
      @shona5512 Před 5 měsíci

      @@dylan-nguyen That's a load of shite. BC coilovers are some of the worst? So you're just going to act like JOM, MaxpeedingRods, FK, Raceland, Stance, AP etc don't exist? BCs are nowhere near the worst.
      There's a reason why so many motorsport professionals use them. They're a very good coilover for the price.. Sure, brands like Eibach, H&R or Bilstein are maybe better quality or comfort in the same price point, but with the trade off of not having the adjustability. And there are superior coilovers for track use like Nitron, KW, Ohlins etc. if you want to spend 3x the price.. But for what they are. BCs are a very good coilover for daily driving.
      Also, I've had BCs on my daily B7 Passat for 6 years and they haven't rusted. Maybe if you never clean your wheel wells they'll rust, in which case, any coilover you buy will rust.

    • @dylan-nguyen
      @dylan-nguyen Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@shona5512 a) I was talking about for Audis and the key word was *one of* not *the literal worst* 🤦‍♂️
      b) there is enough anecdotal evidence for them rusting that I will never use them

    • @dirtygrill
      @dirtygrill Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@shona5512 for R8s the only way you could do worse than standard BC coilovers is knock-off magrides from China. Like I said above they literally reversed the spring rates.

    • @shona5512
      @shona5512 Před 5 měsíci

      @@dirtygrill If you're buying BC's or any coilovers and you're not changing the spring rates to suit the car that you're driving, you're a bit of a moron in the first place. It took me three attempts of changing the spring rates on my Passat to get something that was a good combination of comfort and handling. If you can't afford a super car, the added expense of having to change spring rates shouldn't be too much of an issue.. especially considering the amount of money you are saving from not having to pay for Magride.

  • @TheMacleod1972
    @TheMacleod1972 Před 5 měsíci +33

    Great to see Gareth back. More of this. Especially loved the bike video you did together. Some more of those would be great 👍

  • @sardav160479
    @sardav160479 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Good to see Gareth on the video, great video Alex

  • @georgeg9959
    @georgeg9959 Před 5 měsíci +23

    GARETH!!!! Gave an instant like as soon as the vid started

  • @ryanbashoo4942
    @ryanbashoo4942 Před 5 měsíci +4

    always love the content keep it up! 👍👍🎉🎉

  • @r0bb3rse
    @r0bb3rse Před 5 měsíci +6

    Nice to see Gareth back in a vid! Cheap supercars are expensive. Stick to your budget ones, love it!

  • @martinsmith3503
    @martinsmith3503 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Keep the constant videos coming! Makes each week better😎

  • @raz1250
    @raz1250 Před 5 měsíci

    Loving the content man!!

  • @Ven100
    @Ven100 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Good coilovers are definitely a worthwhile investment. Paid the same for my Powertrix coilovers to replace the factory adjustable suspension on my 300ZX.

  • @Quattro_Joe
    @Quattro_Joe Před 5 měsíci +9

    Those BC coilovers are brilliant value. Ive been in a mates E46 M3 whos had them for about 6 months and the car rides and feels better than and ive been in. If theyre the same on the R8 thatll be a serious upgrade as well as saving a huge lump of money. Plus Chris can sell the 3 working mag ride shocks

  • @Jamie-Dob78
    @Jamie-Dob78 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Really good to see Gareth back.

  • @Ben-fk9ey
    @Ben-fk9ey Před 5 měsíci +4

    I was thinking yesterday that we hadn't seen Gareth for a while and here we are. What a strange old world.

  • @Speedystig
    @Speedystig Před 5 měsíci +5

    Could tell that Alex thought the ride quality was ruined in the R8 on the mini test drive 😂

  • @_Cads
    @_Cads Před 5 měsíci +3

    I bought a wiper blade puller a few years ago. So simple but effective.

  • @maxxiee16
    @maxxiee16 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Imagine how good it will be if we get Taylor AND Gareth in a video! I'm sure we haven't seen it before.
    Class video, as always guys. My favourite yt channel

    • @scottingram7132
      @scottingram7132 Před 5 měsíci +2

      That would be awesome. No need for Alex! 😂

  • @TheHitman180
    @TheHitman180 Před 5 měsíci +3

    He looked so petrified at times with you lot tinkering on his R8 😂

  • @leejones3377
    @leejones3377 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love the content, you do know you can buy wiper pullers for a couple of quid don't you, plus it helps if you put tape where the wipers were so you can line them up again. Keep up the good work.

  • @scottingram7132
    @scottingram7132 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great to see Gareth again. You have such a good team of guys around you!

  • @louissanderson719
    @louissanderson719 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good to hear them on the podcast 👍

  • @Stealth360stealth
    @Stealth360stealth Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love how the Auto Alex family is becoming like the Simpsons with all the different characters on the episodes - I am loving all the content

  • @rogergaudette9511
    @rogergaudette9511 Před 5 měsíci

    To get the wiper cowl off, use a thin plastic wedge, no broken windshield and easier install on those new struts... Been there and live in Vermont, USA...

  • @rosh_producers
    @rosh_producers Před 5 měsíci +2

    2 uploads in one week!? Good start to the weekend ey!

  • @alfiemoon1396
    @alfiemoon1396 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Who else is loving these regular uploads from Alex

  • @chrishiscock3398
    @chrishiscock3398 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the update, I always wanted to know what happened after chris starred in Superbad!

  • @TrippinTafty
    @TrippinTafty Před 5 měsíci

    After reading these comments I might as well put
    “Great to see the unit floor. Always good to see that, need to get the floor and the walls working together in more videos”

  • @realdrivercom
    @realdrivercom Před 5 měsíci +4

    Aren't the magrides worth a lot? Can't they be sold on eBay?

  • @infinitemiles4662
    @infinitemiles4662 Před 5 měsíci

    Bloody love this channel

  • @andyvandervell1764
    @andyvandervell1764 Před 5 měsíci +6

    For the love of god… someone pet the good dog.

  • @christopherheritage5651
    @christopherheritage5651 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That face and look of fear on poor old Chris's face and the sweat rolling when Alex shouts on about wanting to even use the grinder!! 😅

  • @willemschell
    @willemschell Před 5 měsíci +2

    Chris reminds me of Evan from Superbad

  • @jsyjay
    @jsyjay Před 5 měsíci +2

    Shout out to the editor for the R8 in the bin lorry animation 🔥🔥🤣

  • @duffieldjunction6243
    @duffieldjunction6243 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Lets go! Gareth is back! I really missed the gareth and alex legendary duo

  • @fajareraim6136
    @fajareraim6136 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The look on Chris face when Gareth and alex took of the wiper is like Everytime your friends about to ruin your car when they offer you "free mods"
    LMAO

  • @JimnysOffRoad
    @JimnysOffRoad Před 5 měsíci +2

    Can't wait to see you at Birmingham 😊

  • @danielkerryann
    @danielkerryann Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love how, whenever they need something done properly, i.e. without breaking permanently anything, they call Gareth!

  • @ABDUL-by8pk
    @ABDUL-by8pk Před 5 měsíci +1

    Finally Gareth's back on the show 👍

  • @charliehall6565
    @charliehall6565 Před 5 měsíci +17

    Maisie is a legend. We need to see more of her! ❤

    • @RAGNAAAA
      @RAGNAAAA Před 5 měsíci

      Wtf

    • @charliehall6565
      @charliehall6565 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Maisie is the dog my friend

    • @RAGNAAAA
      @RAGNAAAA Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@charliehall6565 why didn't you just say that then bro ❤️ she is cute asf

    • @charliehall6565
      @charliehall6565 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@RAGNAAAA most people know her name bro😎

    • @jgreenjeans
      @jgreenjeans Před 5 měsíci +2

      She loves Alex so much. Always looking up at him. Taylor should just let Alex keep her. (JK, Taylor)

  • @Bmwe36compactBG
    @Bmwe36compactBG Před 5 měsíci

    Nice seeing Gareth back on the channel 😊

  • @scottfletcher1561
    @scottfletcher1561 Před 5 měsíci

    Just ordered my first case of beer52. Can't wait to try them

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Před 5 měsíci +1

    So good to see Garreth again, 3 uploads in a week!!! Get in

  • @Aleks_Mechanics
    @Aleks_Mechanics Před 5 měsíci +3

    Notification SQUAD!!!! Have a nice weekend!🔥🔥🔥

  • @notesonwheels
    @notesonwheels Před 5 měsíci +1

    chris mate... we feel you.

  • @benburnett1435
    @benburnett1435 Před 5 měsíci +1

    When the beer was being advertised, was the silver Audi behind Alex a B5 RS4?

  • @duainerandall1739
    @duainerandall1739 Před 5 měsíci

    Would it be quicker round the track now ?

  • @mil3486
    @mil3486 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I work at Audi and have seen two of these now in my few weeks, horrible to maintain problems with power steering leaks and all sorts of high ticket repairs that's coming from a tech that does em all the time too not myself.

  • @simonhughes7382
    @simonhughes7382 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Had the same type of suspension on my RS4 (well DRC but similar silly complicated stuff, pressurised, connected corners) chewed through 1000's over a year of continually breaking, exploding etc. Full replacement of the system was £9500. I looked at coilovers and in all honesty I should have done that and kept the car rather than sell once it was out of warranty. Also had similar (the same?) brakes. They warped a lot- did a full replacement (£1400 the fronts) and then they started going again. Any high speed slowing would just warp them. You can get ceramic- only a £7k option lol.

  • @sir__vasilis
    @sir__vasilis Před 5 měsíci

    I really love the two updates a week schedule

  • @Jimmyboypepsimax
    @Jimmyboypepsimax Před 5 měsíci

    See if you can get some Wurth dry chain lube for your bikes mate, great stuff

  • @jordanelmore9860
    @jordanelmore9860 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Check the MOT history on this car... its clearly been 'looked after' and 'cherished' by 'one lady owner' who's 'pride and joy' it was...

  • @andysmales69
    @andysmales69 Před 5 měsíci

    I personally think the 1st gen r8 is the best looking and that's a beautiful example.

  • @johnshaw4140
    @johnshaw4140 Před 5 měsíci

    Well done chapz , and Alex

  • @paulcoulsey1710
    @paulcoulsey1710 Před měsícem

    I think this channel and possibly DriveTribe is the new Top Gear and Grand Tour. It shows us what can be picked up for next to nothing. What you need to do, to make it better. And not forgetting having a right good laugh with your mates.

  • @Capt_Samba
    @Capt_Samba Před 5 měsíci

    Nice work on the Wurth gear Boys!

  • @scottphendy
    @scottphendy Před 5 měsíci

    Love these types of videos..... fixing thing. more please lads

  • @NY20N
    @NY20N Před 5 měsíci

    Wiper arm pullers now available at Auto Alex’s store. Take care guys

  • @i_am_kochero
    @i_am_kochero Před 5 měsíci +13

    These guys must be picking money from trees 😂
    I'm happy with my new budget super car. Cost £1900, gave it a service costs less than £50, done nearly 3k miles without any issue and i can drive it whatever the weather.😊
    2011 Peugeot 107 😂

  • @arturszczeparski1351
    @arturszczeparski1351 Před 5 měsíci +3

    If there just was tool for taking off wipers.... But hammer works too :p

  • @suspiciousstew2953
    @suspiciousstew2953 Před 5 měsíci

    0:45 Bong
    hahahahaha

  • @SM_-fv5gc
    @SM_-fv5gc Před 5 měsíci

    Finally, someone using würth tools, honestly the best tools and sprays wurth is all I own and there M-cube range is spot on

  • @duo60692
    @duo60692 Před 5 měsíci

    i spotted that R8 in the background of another video and it really had me wracking my brain trying to figure out where it came from lol.

  • @supersaabclaire
    @supersaabclaire Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good to see Gareth back 👍

  • @kevinbruntje5866
    @kevinbruntje5866 Před 5 měsíci

    It was so cute when Chris honestly said: "Thank you for helping me with the car!"

  • @connormatthews522
    @connormatthews522 Před 5 měsíci +1

    always a laugh when gareth is on, chris as well

  • @oreillymj
    @oreillymj Před 5 měsíci +1

    Ever seen a wiper puller. They cost < £10

  • @EportChris
    @EportChris Před 5 měsíci +1

    "I thought you just meant random stuff"...never have I heard Alex sound more like Alan Partridge 🤣🤣🤣

  • @bennycrypto3428
    @bennycrypto3428 Před 5 měsíci +2

    BC coil overs cheaper for older Audis? Good price at £1000 to go on an expensive R8 but very expensive to put on a cheaper car if there’s no price diffrence between coil over sets for different cars etc

  • @mattus1gig
    @mattus1gig Před 5 měsíci +1

    Poor Chris constantly looks shell shocked! 😁

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound Před 4 měsíci +1

    3.80 per mile. Or about 11 days of public transport for me here in prague CZ :)

  • @jalenn757
    @jalenn757 Před 5 měsíci +2

    " I'm going to nut you" 😂 amazing to see Gareth back on the channel, we definitely need more of him!

  • @markzubeger
    @markzubeger Před 5 měsíci +2

    Gareth + Alex = chaos 😂😂

  • @conga7754
    @conga7754 Před 5 měsíci

    how about doing a vid on how to insure multible cars. would love to here hows best to do it...

  • @dvdmakinson
    @dvdmakinson Před 5 měsíci +1

    what happened to the barn finds

  • @caphowdy666
    @caphowdy666 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Good to see Gareth again. Seems like forever since we last saw him.

  • @stealthasf6903
    @stealthasf6903 Před 5 měsíci

    This channel's hilarious man, earned yourselves a sub.

  • @jaakkoiswatching6437
    @jaakkoiswatching6437 Před 5 měsíci

    Why didn't you pull the wipers off with a.. puller?

  • @halk538
    @halk538 Před 5 měsíci

    What Wurth are the guys using? I can’t seem to find it on Wurth’s website

  • @samclough6472
    @samclough6472 Před 5 měsíci

    Heu guys i work for audi and you can remove the windscreens wipers by putting force on the centre of the wiper arm and then pull up the rest of the wipers. No special tool required

  • @JayJohnMason
    @JayJohnMason Před 5 měsíci

    Yay Gareth! Love that man

  • @maxpower700
    @maxpower700 Před 5 měsíci

    Get a wiper puller. Like a balljoint popper but small. A must have for saabs😂

  • @sphinxtk
    @sphinxtk Před 5 měsíci

    Came here to see all the comments about there being wiper removal tools 😂
    Good video guys 👍 You've properly taken off!

  • @mrmelon4293
    @mrmelon4293 Před 5 měsíci

    Sell the working remaining mag ride and get the costs back for the coilovers?

  • @vejas89
    @vejas89 Před 5 měsíci

    Out of curiousity. Wonder what the lease payment would be, divided per mile on something similar but new. Still think this is probably cheaper

  • @robinhadley
    @robinhadley Před 5 měsíci +1

    You need to go see my mate at MRC Tuning. He'll sort it out.

  • @_KENDO_
    @_KENDO_ Před 5 měsíci

    Great video... Although the way it was filmed, made it look like everyone fannied around, and Josh just done the job. 🧐😂

    • @jooshy
      @jooshy Před 5 měsíci

      🏳️‍🌈

  • @marcusnolan9400
    @marcusnolan9400 Před 5 měsíci

    Does anyone know where the video is or Alex putting a shed together in his garden ?

  • @ambimu55hak
    @ambimu55hak Před 5 měsíci

    Great video lads, luv the first R8’s. That thank you from Chris and the reply was proper heartwarming too!

  • @neilobusk
    @neilobusk Před 5 měsíci

    Friday night vid with Alex....chips and gravy.... and some beers...about six....
    nothing like it
    N x