There’s a maxim passed around Capitol Hill staffers of the left coast variety. “In L.A., people ask Where do you live? or What do you drive? In DC, people ask What do you do? and Who do you work for? The adage very quickly describes the nuanced difference between how power is gauged whether you’re an Angelino or Washingtonian.
DC isn’t the typical place to go for a test drive. Residents tend to be less susceptible to admiring a flashy car and, as the third worst metro area for traffic congestion and with more winding traffic circles than winding roads, there are few places to really push a car to its limits. Yet here we sit in a stunning white R8, taxing the car’s single-clutch R-tronic transmission in the bumper-to-bumper stop and go traffic of M Street.
That time? It was my driving partner at the press event - Jason Cammisa of Automobile Magazine. I just did a shoot last night that my wife helped me with.
In DC, our ad guy/forum admin Anthony Garbis helps me, but I haven't really had a chance to meet folks who I can enlist to help me since moving to PA. Ultimately, having a lead car and a driver is an even better prospect. Our guys in our Chicago office are large in number, so they get to do all that cool stuff. Plus, we just built a studio out there too. Maybe I should think of moving to IL.
I get excited when I look at this car, but the $$ people want for one insane...i'd buy another pre-owned 360 before I pay $180K for an AUDI
If dealers sold them at sticker I'd consider it. Ferrari makes a better car anyway
'05 Carrera S- FOR SALE Lapis blue, HRE wheels, 40K miles, all services complete IM ME! '08 TT 3.2 Ocean Blue "S" Tronic Magnetic suspension '99 360 F1- sold and missed
Compared to other supercars, the R8 is a bargain. Moreover, for another $500 Audi gives you full service for four years. I love Ferraris but you will not be able to get that kind of service deal on even a new one. As for a used 360, it's fortunate that you have another daily driver. The R8 is both supercar and daily driver, so the net cost is less.
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