SAYING GOODBYE TO THE AUDI R8. “The R8 is still a sports car, the seating position is low, and getting in and out is more of a heave and a tumble than a red-carpet arrival, but the seats are soft and adjustable while still looking sporty. It’s a roomy car, with space for larger pilots and passengers but with no pillow requirement for those of us less blessed with height. The Spyder lacks some of the storage capacity of the coupe, but a savvy packer could get a weekend’s worth of junk in the frunk, and road trip snacks in the hidden back console. Truly, what more do you need? Maybe a few more years of opportunity to buy a new one.”

Nice car.