Gen 1 R8 v. F80

[RowanBuds]

Originally Posted by NoMoreAudi

Looks like you already made your decision but I have a 2nd gen R8+ as a WW and there is no comparison. The 2 best things about the R8 (there are more than just 2) are the orgasmic engine sounds at the higher RPMs (inside and outside) and the transmission. It is so smooth, precise and surprisingly quick. The car really begs to be driven hard.

I always enjoy listening to music when I drive but the music only plays in the R8 if I'm stopped at a light.

2017 + can be had for 20-30k off msrp (new). I don't know about the 2018... but I recommend buying used with 1 or 2 years left with a warranty.

There's a lot of videos on youtube about the car... but like anything, you have to drive it to really appreciate it.

Thanks for the input. Sadly a gen2 won't do it for me. If going into an awd German car it's gotta be a six speed, not available on the Gen 2's. If a gen2 were comfortably in my budget I would likely end up spending the coin on something a little older and a bit more Italian.

I love the gen 2, but something about the design just doesn't get me going like the gen 1's do. In this hobby, irrationality is the name of the game, isn't it?

[MikeeM3]

If i would go with the R8 it would be a 6MT for sure... but with the F80.. i would take it DCT !!

[XsltAnalyst]

Yeah another vote for a MT R8 V10. If I was fortunate enough to get one, I'd do it in a heartbeat. It's worth buying it for the sound alone.

[NoMoreAudi]

Originally Posted by RowanBuds

Thanks for the input. Sadly a gen2 won't do it for me. If going into an awd German car it's gotta be a six speed, not available on the Gen 2's. If a gen2 were comfortably in my budget I would likely end up spending the coin on something a little older and a bit more Italian.

I love the gen 2, but something about the design just doesn't get me going like the gen 1's do. In this hobby, irrationality is the name of the game, isn't it?

Hehe I know where you're coming from. There are great options for exhausts as well so I look forward to seeing vids from you.

[paliknight]

Originally Posted by NoMoreAudi

Looks like you already made your decision but I have a 2nd gen R8+ as a WW and there is no comparison. The 2 best things about the R8 (there are more than just 2) are the orgasmic engine sounds at the higher RPMs (inside and outside) and the transmission. It is so smooth, precise and surprisingly quick. The car really begs to be driven hard.

I always enjoy listening to music when I drive but the music only plays in the R8 if I'm stopped at a light.

2017 + can be had for 20-30k off msrp (new). I don't know about the 2018... but I recommend buying used with 1 or 2 years left with a warranty.

There's a lot of videos on youtube about the car... but like anything, you have to drive it to really appreciate it.

Audio doesn't play while driving? What?

[NoMoreAudi]

Originally Posted by paliknight

Audio doesn't play while driving? What?

Haha, I turn down the music to hear the engine.

[georgere]

R8 of course. My hope is to get 911 some time soon while kids are small and can fit in the back seats. R8 is a two seater unfortunately