As part of my job writing model reviews for Edmunds, I take the opportunity to drive as many short-term cars that pass through here as possible. The more I drive the better, with more volume-selling cars being a wiser use of my time than limited production GT500KR-like things. But as I was about to grab the keys to the 2009 Mazda 6, I saw the Audi R8's switchblade hanging on the board beckoning me. I gave into temptation.
And with apologies to Katy Perry...
(It helps to play this while reading. If that link doesn't work, try the YouTube Video)
This was not the drive I planned
Not my intention
I got so brave, keys in hand
Lost my discretion
It's not what, I'm used to
Just wanna try it out
I'm curious for it
Caught my attention
I drove the R8 and I liked it
Despite it's crappy auto stick
I drove the R8 just to try it
I hope my Z3 don't mind it
RTronic felt so wrong
The V8 felt so right
But I'm OK with not taking it home tonight
I drove the R8 and I liked it
I just liked it
I know I should drive the Mazda 6.
It doesn't matter,
You're such a sexier pick.
Just human nature,
It's not what,
Good journalists do
Not how they should behave
I should drive a real car
But so hard to obey
I drove the R8 and I liked it
Despite the photo-taking pricks
I drove the R8 just to try it
I hope Mike Schmidt don't mind it
Dead pedal's placed so wrong
Steering feels so right
But I think I'd rather have a Porsche, alright?
I drove the R8 and I liked it
I just liked it.
Supercars are so magical
High speeds, hot looks, so driveable
Hard to resist so lustable
Too good to deny it
The Audi's a big deal, but I'm indifferent.
I drove the R8 and I liked it
But the Aston's a better pick
I drove the R8 just to try it
I hope Brent Romans don't mind it
MMI works so wrong
The V8 sounds so right
But don't mean I'm in love tonight
I drove the R8 and I liked it
But I just liked it
James Riswick, Automotive Editor @ 16,878 miles
opfreak says:
04:41 AM, 08/12/08
nice tune, fits the song well.
gibot says:
06:11 AM, 08/12/08
hahaha, I actually sang along with your lyrics. Awesome post!
dougtheeng says:
06:12 AM, 08/12/08
You guys have the new Mazda6?
zjev says:
06:41 AM, 08/12/08
That lesbian song is horrible. To mix the R8 into it is even worse. Not very professional either, sorry
carfreak8394 says:
07:06 AM, 08/12/08
dougtheeng,
they just finished a full test on a 2009 Mazda 6s Grand Touring.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=130587?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..1.*
rtharak2 says:
07:38 AM, 08/12/08
"But the Aston's a better pick"
Really? I don't think i've heard anybody say that they'd pick the vantage over the R8. A Carrera S is quicker on the road, the V8 is all bark and no bite.
cx7lover says:
07:55 AM, 08/12/08
zjev
Yeah it's a lesbian song, good to see you really grasped the concept of the song. We need more like ya!
^^sarcasm.
dougtheeng says:
07:59 AM, 08/12/08
"Really? I don't think i've heard anybody say that they'd pick the vantage over the R8. A Carrera S is quicker on the road, the V8 is all bark and no bite."
For the record, I'd take the Aston Martin over the R8.
misterfusion says:
08:30 AM, 08/12/08
"A" for effort, but let's not do that again. ;)
penboy says:
08:31 AM, 08/12/08
You know, I can't think of a jRiz post in recent memory that didn't have me entertained as well as informed. Well played, sir. =)
For what it's worth, I'd probably faint if I were ever genuinely given a choice between a Vantage and an R8, but right now, it would be too close for me to call. As much as I love how the R8 looks, my idea of automotive beauty is pretty much best summed up by Astin Martin; decisions...
joefrompa says:
08:32 AM, 08/12/08
I enjoyed the prose. And there's a difference between a girl singing about kissing a girl and a "lesbian song". Look deep within yourselves for the answer, if you don't know it instinctively.
I've never really caught on with the R8. It's one of those super-cars (so to speak) that just doesn't sing to me, like a Murcielago. Sure, I'll stare.
But I'd rather the Aston too....or the Carrera S...or, hell, the new Carrera with direct injection :)
Joe
letsbreal says:
09:05 AM, 08/12/08
Oh, what I'd give to see Katy Perry steppin out of a R8, mmmmm. But on a relevant note, I'd hve to say Aston Martin over R8. I usually love Audi's but Aston Martin makes some sexy supercars
redwoodaggie says:
10:02 AM, 08/12/08
Hahah, that was funny. Pretty clever matching. I don't want to know how much time was spent doing that.
tmanz says:
12:54 PM, 08/12/08
"You guys have the new Mazda6?"
Looks like they just let it slip early that they have added one :)
James Riswick says:
01:03 PM, 08/12/08
No, the 6 in question is the short-term car that was featured in today's Inside Line full test.
nuisance says:
01:20 PM, 08/12/08
Just heard this song the other day, and almost cracked up at work when I saw this.
Good job, good job.
sumimasen says:
04:46 PM, 08/12/08
Awesome post! You're on a roll.
As for R8 vs. Austin Martin (or any other "supercar") if given the choice. Definitely Austin Martin for me! (or GT-R, or 911, or Z06, or...). The R8 just doesn't do it for me.
sumimasen says:
05:10 PM, 08/12/08
Whoops, horrendous spelling on Aston (Austin) Martin. Can't take it back now though and still like it better than then R8.
cruiserhead1 says:
08:11 PM, 08/12/08
JRiz trying too hard...
stovt001 says:
09:38 PM, 08/12/08
If driving an R8 is somehow equivalent to the thought of two women experimentally kissing, then Audi couldn't pay for better advertising.
tshoe says:
05:43 PM, 08/15/08
Nice work JRiz on this post. One of the more entertaining in recent memory. Keep it up, very original. Even had some real thoughts and opinions included!