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Won't speak on the Aston but there's nothing wrong with the audi per se. The engine and the rtronic and 6 speed transmission are rock solid and there are plenty of high mileage ones going strong. However earlier r8s are known to have a few issues which are far from cheap. Cracking subframes, magnetic suspension failure and ac compressor failures are not rare and should be expected. Each of these will be out of warranty repairs on a car that old and can cost up to $10k give or take which isn't a cost many are willing to swallow. It's safer to spend the extra money up front on a newer one where these issues have already been addressed.
Cracking subframe??
Sounds like a manufactures problem.