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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Audi of Canada replaced the regular courtesy shuttle for out-of-warranty customers with a 2014 V10 R8. Gotta love the reactions.

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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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I wouldn't mind getting driven back home in an LFA the next time I have to drop off my car at my local lexus dealership.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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I wouldn't mind getting driven back home in an LFA the next time I have to drop off my car at my local lexus dealership.
LFA would be awesome but since there's only 500 of them very doubtful. A IS-F would be a good alternative though
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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if i paid audi dealership prices after warranty for just an inspection, i think this is the least they could do haha
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
LFA would be awesome but since there's only 500 of them very doubtful. A IS-F would be a good alternative though
as an F owner, it wouldn't have the same effect.

and while it would be wishful thinking, but it's not totally out of the discussion. it's not like i'm asking for a ride home on a unicorn.

(and no, i'm not referring to an acura. LOL.)
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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cool idea but that no shuttle. They have to take one person at a time. I hope they have a bunch of these. I think most people would rather drive themselves and keep the loaner. Cool idea but totally impractical
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Originally Posted by projectdna
as an F owner, it wouldn't have the same effect.

and while it would be wishful thinking, but it's not totally out of the discussion. it's not like i'm asking for a ride home on a unicorn.

(and no, i'm not referring to an acura. LOL.)
ok, for F owners it wouldn't suffice lol. But the ES300 and LS400 owners might have a heart attack lol
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
ok, for F owners it wouldn't suffice lol. But the ES300 and LS400 owners might have a heart attack lol
and what would happen if the ES and LS owners got taken for a ride in an LFA?
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and what would happen if the ES and LS owners got taken for a ride in an LFA?
InstaDeath?
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Audi R8 shuttle driver, coolest job in the world !
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