Audi R8 Ownership Explained: Real Costs, Maintenance, Daily Usability Owning an Audi R8 sits at the rare intersection of supercar theater and genuine livability. It rides compliantly enough for commuting, has sensible front‑trunk space, and is easy to see out of for a mid‑engine exotic—traits owners and reviewers consistently note, making it one of the few true “daily-drivable” supercars (Exotic Car Trader). Yet the R8’s V10 appetite and parts pricing still land it firmly in the supercar cost …