Thinking of selling my 15 M4 for a 12 R8 V10

[austexbmw]

I have this disease that I can't keep a car for longer than 2 years. I had a chance to drive a friend's 2010 Audi R8 V10 and loved the sound and performance of the car. I found a 2012 Audi R8 V10 6-speed with 17k miles at an Audi dealership that is super clean and out of warranty but qualifies for an aftermarket Fidelity warranty. I know that I'm going to take a beating on the M4 but I can get the Audi for right under $100k and the original sticker was about $170k. Am I crazy for considering this?

[boss2k]

Not all its a beautiful car if u can afford it.. completely different than M4 and in a different league

[lippy]

Not crazy. Do what makes you happy and what you can afford.

[grendel88]

V10, manual, yes.

[Celestion]

If you can keep the V10 R8 for a long time, you're likely to pay nothing for the car. It will be an appreciating asset in manual.

[platty]

I'd do it if I wasn't afraid of the maintenance/repairs. I ran into one last Sunday. I heard that thing come up behind me as he downshifted - and it made the M4 sound... well... you know.

[RickFLM4]

I thought Fidelity only sold warranties before the factory warranty expired. If you go this route, check with Troy at FD Warranty as I bought policies from him on Audi's for 60% of the price quoted by local dealers.

Generally I'd prefer newer cars to those 4-5 years old but if you really want the R8 it might be an itch you need to scratch.

[BMV///M3]

If you have the means, by all means....do it. You can always get another M4. But a V10 R8.....

[Karmic Man]

Of course go for it and no looking back, none whatever!

V10 NA manual is a dream engine drivetrain combination

That R8 body looks more sexy as well.

[ZMM_OMG]

Price out the maintenance before deciding...especially brake rotors. 😳

[nicknaz]

Do you really need the internet's advice to get a $100k used car ?

Go with what makes you happy!!

[M4apex]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Do you really need the internet's advice to get a $100k used car ?

Go with what makes you happy!!

Agreed! It's a purely emotional buy... Do it if it makes you happy!!

[TrevorM3]

waiting for that ONE person to say they would choose m4 over the r8...

[AlterZgo]

I would take the M4 over the V10 R8 6MT.... said no one ever.

[austexbmw]

Originally Posted by ZMM_OMG

Price out the maintenance before deciding...especially brake rotors. ��

Rotors, pads and tires were just replaced by the Audi dealer.

I'm pulling the trigger and doing the deal! I am going to miss the M4, but the roar of the V10 is intoxicating.

I will have a few parts to sell off the M4 including ER Charge Pipes, Bavsound Ghost Subwoofers and the stock 437 wheels with 275/295 MPSS tires but I'll post these items once I sell the M4.

[Devilzmantis]

Pics Please!!!

[clutchdj]

Originally Posted by grendel88

V10, manual, yes.

This.

Get it if the warranty will cover it for at least 3 years. Only negative is the car is already 4 years old and it's an audi. What might the residuals be after 3 years? What color is the car, got any pics? They are mean in black.

[austexbmw]

Lava Gray Pearl Exterior w/black Full Leather interior

[Kankles]

If you can afford it (to include the maintenance) then hells yeah

[Acturater]

Beautiful

[jesm]

Beautiful car!!...wooowww...do it!!!

[daonlyillwiz]

On a serious note with that kind of money i think you'd be better off in a porsche...at least it will perform as good as it looks. The R8 is all show and no go IMO