As an owner of a Lamborghini Gallardo, and knowing that the R8 and Gallardo are very similar I have to wonder if they share many of the same issues.
Here is a great video on the top 5 problems with the early Lamborghini Gallardo's. Do you agree ? Regardless of the problems, they are still amazing cars and probably the best bang for the buck in exotics.
https://youtu.be/sy-r9CQ0wIY