That's crazy to think about! I guess the performance of a stock, manual, V8 R8 isn't insane but man, I have to think we're getting near the bottom of the prices for nice examples of these cars. What do you think?
@@jpetro I'm very glad the V10 exist to help keep the V8 prices down. I'd expect the cheapest one ever to be no lower than $40K, but it's so hard to predict without a proper comparison. They just don't seem to have the pedigree of Porsche or Ferrari. They're an amazing performance bargain though. Depreciation is good for me ha
@@heyhayhay247 Well said and agreed! If they touch the 40's for a clean example...it'd be a hard deal to pass up. I always wanted to do the RWD mod to mine. I've heard/read it completely transforms the car.
@@jpetro That would be very interesting to try. I'd love to drive both back to back. Curious how the drivetrain would handle the power through two wheels.
This is the first of your 8 videos on your R8. I've always thought owning an R8 would be my dream car for many years. Not because I've been a multi Audi owner for over 12 years but since the first Iron Man movie. Yes, I said it. However, I've been in a financial position for over a year to buy a used R8 outright, cash. In the last 6 months I've been searching on the various forums (Audizine, Audiworld, R8 Talk and R8 Coral on FB). And of course beating the YT channel up for all of the R8 videos I could find. To date, I wish I found this video first. You were perfectly on point to all of my main concerns and every aspect you covered, were all of the same ones I had seen on other social media. But the way you put it all together in one video just nails it. I still haven't got to your other 7 R8 videos which I will be doing after posting this, but I'm curious you never touched on the AC compressor which is supposed one of the main bugs. Was your carbon cleaning the walnut shell media blasting type? Did you notice any difference after that carbon cleaning? I believe you're right that the used R8 market is quite low and shopping at this time of year is probably in my best effort. Having said that, I believe I've found the R8 that will meet my needs. It's a 08 R-Tronic with about 44k miles. It's one owner who installed a Heffner TT kit in 2010. It appears this previous owner had more then enough funds to ensure every maintenance item was covered. I'm curious what your thoughts are on a Heffner TT V8? Again, thank you so much for helping me probably getting over the hump to commit to buying that R8. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment! I'm stoked for you, the R8 is a fantastic car, you'll love every minute of it! It's funny, I was just thinking about making ANOTHER, "R8 Market Price" video. I was cruising R8Talk and saw a bunch of manual V10's under $90k which blew my mind! You've definitely done your research and I'm glad you're not letting the 44k miles scare you off of the V8 you mention. These cars are awesome, I'd rather have one with 44k miles that's been taken care of than 5k miles and never driven. As far as the AC compressor, I never had any issues in either the V10 or the SC'd V8 I owned. In regards to the carbon cleaning, yes, it was done with walnut shell and I didn't really notice a difference because it didn't *really* need it. I more so did it because the SC'er was coming off to replace belts and pulley's so I figured it would be the best time to do it regardless. I'm sure you've already checked but just make sure you have a look at the infamous frame crack on the 08. As far as Heffner, I only know them by reputation. From what I know and have heard they're a solid company and a solid TT setup. I'm sure you're already doing this but I'd just set aside some cash for oil leaks, things like that. They'll happen but it's not the end of the world. If you get it, drive the wheels off of it and enjoy it, they were meant for it! Cheers Brother!
@@jpetro You're most welcome. Well deserved. And yes, please, do an R8 Market Price video. I did see one that that covered something like that by a European chap and the numbers and graphs he was flashing by at warp speed had my head spinning. I think I got the core points from that video insofaras this year has been a good year to buy a used R8 and I'll take that one step further to assume that this time of the year (beginning of winter) will encourage dealerships to be more receptive to better price dickering. As a side note, I did watch all of Sam Craccs videos and that front frame / strut mount cracking issue keeps playing in the back of my mind. Another UA-camr (Watch JR Go) has me a bit concerned with his Heffner TT V8 with the cracked piston. I would dearly like to know the history behind that piston damage. As far as the R-Tronic feature, I'm a little less intimidated by it after much greater research. Using an upgraded clutch/flywheel or the V10 clutch/flywheel (direct drop-in) along with a TCU tune and in concert with sport mode, makes a huge difference in the R-Tronic now. I would hope so. Audi and the tuning world have had 10 years to get creative with work-arounds and upgrades to make the R-tronic more reliable and more user friendly.
@@World_So_Cold I did buy it. Funny you mention a 350Z. I still own a RHD JDM 1990 300ZX with 572whp/590wtq. I've owned it for 14 years and have attended Z Nationals and ZCon numerous times over the years as well as ZDayZ at Tail of The Dragon. I bought that R8 TT last Nov. I later found the previous owner spared no expense for not only maintenance but also replaced the magride (which fails on all Gen1's) with H&R RSS+ coilovers. He spent over $8k on a custom carpc install replacing B&O speakers with Focal. Added a Focal powered sub and two Mosconi amps. He did the oem CF engine bay and he installed HRE 3pc wheels. I can tell by the pitting of the the headlights and front bumper that the car saw considerable highway miles which IMO is much better then lower mileage ones that have mostly saw short trips in urban driving. I'm really enjoying it and I think I've found the right technique in using the R-Tronic.
Good video. Other R8 issues and maintenance costs i incurred when i owned the V8 was oil sensor £300, Air con compressor around £800 fitted, front brake pads and discs £1,200 fitted, main service £1,500, rear spoiler switch (comes as one unit) £600, starter motor £400 fitted. I had the R tronic too and agree the manual is better. Thankfully I didn’t have the mag ride, so didn’t have that leaking issue that was common in the 08-09. I did get the struts done as you mentioned. It wasn’t a full recall, but Audi said if i paid for one corner, they would do the rest for no charge. Cost me around £800, but would have been £3,000+. Even though they cost a lot to maintain, they put a big smile on your face. I would recommend an annual budget of £10,000 for maintenance and repairs
All good points and yes, I agree on the maintenance budget. I'm curious to see how far these drop in price. I'm not sure what they're doing where you're located but the V8's have taken a huge hit to pricing over here in the USA. Even the V10's you can find in manual for under $100k with semi low mileage!
J Petro i sold mine in January 2018 in the UK with 93,000 on the clock for around $38,000, which i was pleased with given the millage. I bought it with 22,000 on the clock, so definitely got some good use out of it over a 5 year period. As you said in your video, depending on spec and mileage for a 08-09 V8 it could be anything between £30,000-£45,000 the last time i looked. The manual will likely get classic car status sometime soon, so that could affect prices moving forward. Btw, hearing that V8 again at the start brought back great memories. Catch you soon
4 views before me and 1 dislike...UA-cam can be brutal! Bet that guy wanted to see you do burnouts for 10 minutes. Loved this video because affordability...or lack thereof is paramount as these cars get cheaper. I'm an Audi guy and a gated manual v8 R8 is next for me. Thanks for the great info!
I got an 08 Audi R8 in December of last year. It needed some repairs which were a leak in the actuator for the transmission, It had 2 bad front shocks that caused the windshield wiper arm to scratch the windshield because the bushing was crushed and lowered the car. I got BC Racing coilovers with Swift springs to replace them. A anti freeze coolant tank leak which is common. All total price $3450 with parts and labor and the dealership took care of the repairs. I paid $500 for the deductible and another $500 for a 6 year 60K mile warranty. The Audi had 27k on the clock which was a steal. So your $5k for the car in my experience is accurate. I love this car it is a attention getter everywhere I go. My only regret is its an auto, my first car that isn't a stick. But this car cost me$50K!!! I just could not pass up this deal when the manual with more than double the miles was $75k!
I am might be buying a 2011 v10 with stasis extreme setup. But I have a question. How reliable is the supercharger? If it breaks, will it be hard to find the right parts for the supercharger since they no longer in business? Thank you.
Yo! Ooh man, that'd be sweet! The supercharger is literally a rebranded VF unit. When I ordered pulleys/belts for mine, we went through VF. It was super reliable. Since it was an Audi option back in the day, it's somewhat "tuned down" if that makes sense. If you were to get a new VF unit/tune/kit, it would be faster but I mean, "faster" is relative...these things are already fast. Slap a blower on it and its a rocket ship, lol. Make sure it's been maintained and it'll be fine. Buy and and enjoy it! Cheers bro!
Glad I found your channel. I also live in MN and I'm planning on buying an R8. I currently have an Infiniti Q50 (a work-horse car) I'll keep an eye out for your vids. Are you gonna be at Cars & Coffee this Saturday? I'd love to see your R8! Let me know! Thx Sean
Hey! Nice, they're great cars! You won't be disappointed. Actually, a few things have changed for me. We moved to TX because we weren't tough enough for the winters...and I just sold my R8! Stick around for the M3 build though ;)
Oooh man, tough question. If you can get a steal of a deal on a V8 maybe it's worth it but in the long run I think the V10 will always be more sought after and the better buy.
@@NASIR973 Hmm, as far as manual cars are concerned, that wasn't what I experienced. My V10 R8 never had any clutch issues and to my knowledge the guy who bought it after me hasn't had any issues either. Not sure about the R-Tronic and S-Tronic though.
What's up man the R8 is my favorite car, I plan on owning one some day. I have a question though. I don't know how to drive a manual car and I like the R8, do you think the R8 V8 would be a good first manual cal to learn on, if I have someone teaching me along the way? Or should I try something else first?
Been looking for one for a while now, I assumed you'd need 20-40k safety money on top, everybody keeps saying that owning these cars are a lot more expensive than buying them, so this seems like positive news.
Ooh man, personally I don't think you need anywhere near that amount saved up. If you look for the normal issues before you buy, you'd be fine with $5-10k in oh shit funds. The most costly thing that happened with mine was the mag ride suspension. If you replace with OEM, it's $2k/strut. Or you go aftermarket and its $2500 total. Besides that, these things are really solid!
Mannnn...A naturally aspirated V8 with a manual transmission and low miles would probably go for around $65k-80k depending on the year. Generally speaking adding a supercharger or mods doesn't really add to the price that much.
Haha, sounds like you know the deal. I wasn't meant to be in that place...just a biiiiiiit to cold for me, lol. No, this was never driven in the snow. I'm sure with the right tires it would have done great but I would have been too worried about other people sliding into me.
Prices already dropped. Several manuals with sub 50,000 miles in the 55-65K range.
That's crazy to think about! I guess the performance of a stock, manual, V8 R8 isn't insane but man, I have to think we're getting near the bottom of the prices for nice examples of these cars. What do you think?
@@jpetro I'm very glad the V10 exist to help keep the V8 prices down. I'd expect the cheapest one ever to be no lower than $40K, but it's so hard to predict without a proper comparison. They just don't seem to have the pedigree of Porsche or Ferrari. They're an amazing performance bargain though. Depreciation is good for me ha
@@heyhayhay247 Well said and agreed! If they touch the 40's for a clean example...it'd be a hard deal to pass up. I always wanted to do the RWD mod to mine. I've heard/read it completely transforms the car.
@@jpetro That would be very interesting to try. I'd love to drive both back to back. Curious how the drivetrain would handle the power through two wheels.
@@jpetro I mean theres quite a few clean examples for less then 32k.
This is the first of your 8 videos on your R8. I've always thought owning an R8 would be my dream car for many years. Not because I've been a multi Audi owner for over 12 years but since the first Iron Man movie. Yes, I said it. However, I've been in a financial position for over a year to buy a used R8 outright, cash. In the last 6 months I've been searching on the various forums (Audizine, Audiworld, R8 Talk and R8 Coral on FB). And of course beating the YT channel up for all of the R8 videos I could find. To date, I wish I found this video first. You were perfectly on point to all of my main concerns and every aspect you covered, were all of the same ones I had seen on other social media. But the way you put it all together in one video just nails it. I still haven't got to your other 7 R8 videos which I will be doing after posting this, but I'm curious you never touched on the AC compressor which is supposed one of the main bugs. Was your carbon cleaning the walnut shell media blasting type? Did you notice any difference after that carbon cleaning?
I believe you're right that the used R8 market is quite low and shopping at this time of year is probably in my best effort. Having said that, I believe I've found the R8 that will meet my needs. It's a 08 R-Tronic with about 44k miles. It's one owner who installed a Heffner TT kit in 2010. It appears this previous owner had more then enough funds to ensure every maintenance item was covered. I'm curious what your thoughts are on a Heffner TT V8?
Again, thank you so much for helping me probably getting over the hump to commit to buying that R8. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment! I'm stoked for you, the R8 is a fantastic car, you'll love every minute of it! It's funny, I was just thinking about making ANOTHER, "R8 Market Price" video. I was cruising R8Talk and saw a bunch of manual V10's under $90k which blew my mind!
You've definitely done your research and I'm glad you're not letting the 44k miles scare you off of the V8 you mention. These cars are awesome, I'd rather have one with 44k miles that's been taken care of than 5k miles and never driven.
As far as the AC compressor, I never had any issues in either the V10 or the SC'd V8 I owned. In regards to the carbon cleaning, yes, it was done with walnut shell and I didn't really notice a difference because it didn't *really* need it. I more so did it because the SC'er was coming off to replace belts and pulley's so I figured it would be the best time to do it regardless.
I'm sure you've already checked but just make sure you have a look at the infamous frame crack on the 08. As far as Heffner, I only know them by reputation. From what I know and have heard they're a solid company and a solid TT setup. I'm sure you're already doing this but I'd just set aside some cash for oil leaks, things like that. They'll happen but it's not the end of the world.
If you get it, drive the wheels off of it and enjoy it, they were meant for it!
Cheers Brother!
@@jpetro You're most welcome. Well deserved. And yes, please, do an R8 Market Price video. I did see one that that covered something like that by a European chap and the numbers and graphs he was flashing by at warp speed had my head spinning. I think I got the core points from that video insofaras this year has been a good year to buy a used R8 and I'll take that one step further to assume that this time of the year (beginning of winter) will encourage dealerships to be more receptive to better price dickering.
As a side note, I did watch all of Sam Craccs videos and that front frame / strut mount cracking issue keeps playing in the back of my mind. Another UA-camr (Watch JR Go) has me a bit concerned with his Heffner TT V8 with the cracked piston. I would dearly like to know the history behind that piston damage.
As far as the R-Tronic feature, I'm a little less intimidated by it after much greater research. Using an upgraded clutch/flywheel or the V10 clutch/flywheel (direct drop-in) along with a TCU tune and in concert with sport mode, makes a huge difference in the R-Tronic now. I would hope so. Audi and the tuning world have had 10 years to get creative with work-arounds and upgrades to make the R-tronic more reliable and more user friendly.
@@World_So_Cold I did buy it. Funny you mention a 350Z. I still own a RHD JDM 1990 300ZX with 572whp/590wtq. I've owned it for 14 years and have attended Z Nationals and ZCon numerous times over the years as well as ZDayZ at Tail of The Dragon.
I bought that R8 TT last Nov. I later found the previous owner spared no expense for not only maintenance but also replaced the magride (which fails on all Gen1's) with H&R RSS+ coilovers. He spent over $8k on a custom carpc install replacing B&O speakers with Focal. Added a Focal powered sub and two Mosconi amps. He did the oem CF engine bay and he installed HRE 3pc wheels. I can tell by the pitting of the the headlights and front bumper that the car saw considerable highway miles which IMO is much better then lower mileage ones that have mostly saw short trips in urban driving. I'm really enjoying it and I think I've found the right technique in using the R-Tronic.
Good video. Other R8 issues and maintenance costs i incurred when i owned the V8 was oil sensor £300, Air con compressor around £800 fitted, front brake pads and discs £1,200 fitted, main service £1,500, rear spoiler switch (comes as one unit) £600, starter motor £400 fitted. I had the R tronic too and agree the manual is better. Thankfully I didn’t have the mag ride, so didn’t have that leaking issue that was common in the 08-09. I did get the struts done as you mentioned. It wasn’t a full recall, but Audi said if i paid for one corner, they would do the rest for no charge. Cost me around £800, but would have been £3,000+. Even though they cost a lot to maintain, they put a big smile on your face. I would recommend an annual budget of £10,000 for maintenance and repairs
All good points and yes, I agree on the maintenance budget. I'm curious to see how far these drop in price. I'm not sure what they're doing where you're located but the V8's have taken a huge hit to pricing over here in the USA. Even the V10's you can find in manual for under $100k with semi low mileage!
J Petro i sold mine in January 2018 in the UK with 93,000 on the clock for around $38,000, which i was pleased with given the millage. I bought it with 22,000 on the clock, so definitely got some good use out of it over a 5 year period. As you said in your video, depending on spec and mileage for a 08-09 V8 it could be anything between £30,000-£45,000 the last time i looked. The manual will likely get classic car status sometime soon, so that could affect prices moving forward. Btw, hearing that V8 again at the start brought back great memories. Catch you soon
2x speed on the video. trust me!
Hahaha, Ima try this.
Legendary comment. Thank you
Great call
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4 views before me and 1 dislike...UA-cam can be brutal! Bet that guy wanted to see you do burnouts for 10 minutes. Loved this video because affordability...or lack thereof is paramount as these cars get cheaper. I'm an Audi guy and a gated manual v8 R8 is next for me. Thanks for the great info!
Rob Stone haha, haters gonna hate, lol. Yeah man, they’re a great buy right now.
I got an 08 Audi R8 in December of last year. It needed some repairs which were a leak in the actuator for the transmission, It had 2 bad front shocks that caused the windshield wiper arm to scratch the windshield because the bushing was crushed and lowered the car. I got BC Racing coilovers with Swift springs to replace them. A anti freeze coolant tank leak which is common. All total price $3450 with parts and labor and the dealership took care of the repairs. I paid $500 for the deductible and another $500 for a 6 year 60K mile warranty. The Audi had 27k on the clock which was a steal. So your $5k for the car in my experience is accurate. I love this car it is a attention getter everywhere I go. My only regret is its an auto, my first car that isn't a stick. But this car cost me$50K!!! I just could not pass up this deal when the manual with more than double the miles was $75k!
Dang, that is a steal! I completely agree too...if you don't mind the R-Tronic, then you can find great deals on R8's for sure! Enjoy it bro!
where were you able to get a warranty for a 08 r8?
Very good info for someone looking to jump in. Nice job and thank you!
Thanks man! Do it, you won’t regret it!
The v8 sounds wayyyy better then the v10 r8
Mannn, I think you're right! I had the V10 with the Akrapovic exhaust. That exhaust made a HUGE difference but I still think the V8 sounds better!
You both need your hearing checked.
You have a good channel bro and your making quality videos, definitely subscribing but just know if you continue working this hard your gonna blow up
Thank you bro, I really appreciate you saying that! My M3 just got towed home...so I'll have a lot more content coming soon, lol!
I am might be buying a 2011 v10 with stasis extreme setup. But I have a question. How reliable is the supercharger? If it breaks, will it be hard to find the right parts for the supercharger since they no longer in business? Thank you.
Yo! Ooh man, that'd be sweet! The supercharger is literally a rebranded VF unit. When I ordered pulleys/belts for mine, we went through VF. It was super reliable. Since it was an Audi option back in the day, it's somewhat "tuned down" if that makes sense. If you were to get a new VF unit/tune/kit, it would be faster but I mean, "faster" is relative...these things are already fast. Slap a blower on it and its a rocket ship, lol. Make sure it's been maintained and it'll be fine. Buy and and enjoy it! Cheers bro!
J Petro thanks!
As I have a 09 R8 manual with 13k, keep the videos regarding the r8 coming bro. 💪🏾👍🏾
Nice! That's a clean example...and a manual too! I really think clean manuals will increase in value at some point.
@@jpetro is this car available exactly as you have it now
Andrew D Mannn, unfortunately it’s not. I sold it a while back. Sry bro.
3600 in labor and I got a drop of oil on a timing cover bolt? I'm putting 3600 in the crypto market, and wiping the bolt with a rag. Yeahhhhh!
I'm with ya bro! Buy the dip and HODL!
In Germany you can get a manual V8 for 45k now
$45k USD?! Is that for a manual too?
J Petro now you can get the for 35k € or 38k$
Glad I found your channel. I also live in MN and I'm planning on buying an R8. I currently have an Infiniti Q50 (a work-horse car) I'll keep an eye out for your vids. Are you gonna be at Cars & Coffee this Saturday? I'd love to see your R8! Let me know! Thx Sean
Hey! Nice, they're great cars! You won't be disappointed. Actually, a few things have changed for me. We moved to TX because we weren't tough enough for the winters...and I just sold my R8! Stick around for the M3 build though ;)
I wanted a gram turismo but I might go with this looks a bit better and I think will be more reliable
Great Video man! Thanks for the honest straight forward info!
Thanks bro and of course! They're great cars, for sure.
Hey friend, great video, wonderful car. I'm hoping to own one myself one day, subscribed! 👍
Thanks man! You’ll get one!
$23000 for the supercharger would u rather just get the v10? Or was it worth it?
Oooh man, tough question. If you can get a steal of a deal on a V8 maybe it's worth it but in the long run I think the V10 will always be more sought after and the better buy.
@@jpetro Mmm makes sense. Sick car bro 🍻
Hey man but aren’t you still better of with the v8 because the clutch has such a short life on the v10
@@NASIR973 Hmm, as far as manual cars are concerned, that wasn't what I experienced. My V10 R8 never had any clutch issues and to my knowledge the guy who bought it after me hasn't had any issues either. Not sure about the R-Tronic and S-Tronic though.
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Internet Marketing 👍
I saw on a video yesterday that if the ac compressor goes out that the entire engine has to be removed to replace it. That's serious.
Oh really? I think I've read that too but I'm not 100%. If that's the case, I wonder how common that is?
@@jpetro I don't know, but that's why I decided to stop shopping for one.
What's up man the R8 is my favorite car, I plan on owning one some day. I have a question though. I don't know how to drive a manual car and I like the R8, do you think the R8 V8 would be a good first manual cal to learn on, if I have someone teaching me along the way? Or should I try something else first?
Jrock RSX Yo! Man, to be honest, it’s a very forgiving car and an easy manual to drive. You won’t have any problems once you get the hang of it!
@@jpetro awesome! Is the clutch pretty strong as well?
Been looking for one for a while now, I assumed you'd need 20-40k safety money on top, everybody keeps saying that owning these cars are a lot more expensive than buying them, so this seems like positive news.
Ooh man, personally I don't think you need anywhere near that amount saved up. If you look for the normal issues before you buy, you'd be fine with $5-10k in oh shit funds. The most costly thing that happened with mine was the mag ride suspension. If you replace with OEM, it's $2k/strut. Or you go aftermarket and its $2500 total. Besides that, these things are really solid!
J Petro so it isnt that expensive to own
@@Sam-bt8zg I don't think so. Both the V10 and the Supercharged V8 were super reliable and really never had any major issues.
Beautiful car. I currently have a 2009 manual Audi R8 with 20k on the odometer. I am interested in buying the car to upgrade. I will contact you soon.
DoubleAce Nice! Hit me up anytime!
Watch Jrgo on his website claimes his o8 Audi twin turbo r8 is worth 90,000 with a none original engine ? In 2020.
Well, someone can claim something is worth something, but it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, lol. 👍
How much is it worth?
Mannnn...A naturally aspirated V8 with a manual transmission and low miles would probably go for around $65k-80k depending on the year. Generally speaking adding a supercharger or mods doesn't really add to the price that much.
J Petro that’s pretty surprising because the car is 11 years old haha
Ooh, don't get me wrong...if you find a high mileage example or an R-Tronic, you can find them for cheaper for sure.
@@jpetro Great info, nice job on video. Local guy looking to supercharge an R8 as well. We should talk.
@@jasondejoy4994 Ooh nice man! Yeah, hit me up any time. Easiest way would probably be IG - @JordanPetrovich_
Great info pal!
GSG thanks man! They’re really great cars.
Does Ross (David Schwimmer) have a little brother? You both sound and look just like him!
NUMBER0NEB0SS 😂 U think so? I’ve never heard that one. Lol.
I was thinking Nic Cage!
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I need to get that thing out of the garage asap!
I just bought a 2009 one for 29k
Cesar Guerrero Wow! That’s a steal? Manual or auto? How many miles?
ExoticWhipsTV automatic with 14k miles
Cesar Guerrero Wow! That’s a crazy deal. Clean title? Either way, congrats and enjoy it! They’re epic cars!
Yes its a rebuilt pile of crap. I wouldn't touch a write off worth nothing
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Minnesnoooooowwwwta. Ever driven this thing in snow?
Haha, sounds like you know the deal. I wasn't meant to be in that place...just a biiiiiiit to cold for me, lol. No, this was never driven in the snow. I'm sure with the right tires it would have done great but I would have been too worried about other people sliding into me.