07-30-2020, 10:35 PM | #1 |
///MD
1373
Rep 3,998
Posts |
Yes I'm aware of CarWow review, (R8 vs Ferrari V12 vs tuned GTR 2009), and M8 has emerged triumphant
But looking for further insight into how they compare? Are they similar or worlds apart? I am very familiar with R8 2017 V10, and boy was I impressed! I had it on a trip for 24 hours There's an M8 Convertible ordered on the way (I have never driven one and bought on pure leap of faith), and I'm just anxious I may have just bought another M5 F90 not even on steroids knowing it's heavier and same engine, with the caveat as I made an M8 purchase I was consciously was getting a top less ///M, yet on a deeper level ?! subconsciously, was just trying to get closer to an R8 looks, performance and status without having to leave BMW ///M family to which I have been a loyal fan for a variety of reasons! It's a shame that BMW has nothing to offer to stack up head to head with this beast Audi R8! I8 certainly doesn't and hoping M8 gets an inch closer in this arguably king joined of catch up? That started with Audi RS7 years ago!! Where BMW M5 had to lick its wounds for a few years, till F90 came out and I think crushed RS7 in every aspect! But R8 territory seems to remain as uncharted waters for BMW?! Thoughts?! While I maybe trying to hear some reassuring thoughts, but deep inside I really want input from folks familiar with both platforms! Thanks Cheers Will report back when I get the car in a few days and will compare to the aforementioned cars!
__________________
Life is too short even if you live to be a 100!!
As what really counts is the few moments we are really happy and excited! -Kids, Family, Success, Career, Helping others stand on their feet (Paying back and sometimes forward), Travel, Seeking the truth, Reading, Hobbies eg ///Madness - |
07-30-2020, 10:50 PM | #2 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1118
Rep 1,808
Posts |
R8 is based on the Huracan. It's a magnificent car and really nothing like the M8. R8 is a sports car that's comfortable, M8 is a true GT.
That said Audi has its own issues convincing buyers to pay that much for an Audi. It's being discontinued and won't be around next gen. Depends what you're looking for. I for one love the looks of the AMG GT C convertible and am partial to Porsche's. But I enjoy that type of car better. Down to what you want
__________________
2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
|
Appreciate
2
soooma1373.00 stein_325i25051.00 |
07-31-2020, 06:19 AM | #4 |
Colonel
1599
Rep 2,935
Posts |
In all fairness BMW has stopped production on the m8, and Audi on the r8. Buy what ever you can find now because it's a dying breed.
I'd wager in 10 years you won't be able to find anything in new car with a v8 or larger, and you won't find any cars smaller than a sedan or small SUV. Coupe, convertible, v12, v10, v8, etc will be as obsolete as the Model T Ford. It's becoming an eco friendly SUV electric hybrid world. And like it or not, I don't see Europe or the US changing. |
07-31-2020, 09:33 AM | #5 |
Lieutenant General
18966
Rep 10,095
Posts |
You know where my heart lies--- I love my R8 while the M5 is a necessary weapon. If I didnt have to tote others around the R8 is easily the choice for me with the V10 sound (modded). Im a huge exhaust guy and would actually give up a few ticks in the quarter or more for the dying breed of the normally aspirated.
As mentioned above the R8 has not had a great price point and just doesnt have the traction that a Porsche Turbo S has in similar price points from a retail perspective. There are alot of 2020's sitting around as Audi FS will not subvent them and dealers just hang on. mine:
__________________
2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White
2022 BMW M3 Competition XDrive Aventurine Red 2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black |
07-31-2020, 11:32 AM | #6 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1118
Rep 1,808
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
|
|
Appreciate
2
Resjudicata1599.00 soooma1373.00 |
07-31-2020, 02:03 PM | #7 | |
Private First Class
122
Rep 179
Posts |
Quote:
You basically will have two of the same car, just a 2 door convertible version. Get the R8! |
|
Appreciate
4
|
07-31-2020, 02:07 PM | #8 | |
Private First Class
122
Rep 179
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
3
|
07-31-2020, 03:21 PM | #9 | ||
Colonel
1599
Rep 2,935
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
07-31-2020, 05:35 PM | #10 |
Major
1839
Rep 1,487
Posts |
I'm tempted to go sit in the corner and pout because no matter how much I lust after an R8, at 6'7" there's not a chance in hell that I'm comfortably fitting inside that thing.
I actually gave it a shot a few years ago at Fletcher Jones Audi in Chicago and everyone in the showroom had a nice laugh. The sales guy said Bulls & Bears players come in all the time ready to buy until they try and fit inside and miserably. Which makes the M8 GC a decent proposition for red light racing and lightly-spirited romps on the curvy parts. Do any of you current owners regularly switch to RWD for hooning? With how disconnected the steering feels I'd imagine you'd be asking for trouble.
__________________
Blessed Beyond Measure
|
Appreciate
2
soooma1373.00 stein_325i25051.00 |
07-31-2020, 06:46 PM | #11 |
///MD
1373
Rep 3,998
Posts |
Hahahaha
Soul crushing Just pulled the trigger on the M8 convertible Maybe next time! I could get an R8 but it's just not a good car when you have kids who adore sports cars in mind! I actually have 3 kids and their mom actually hates to be with us in the cars so it works just fine for the 4 of us, but if we're going somewhere as a whole family! It just doesn't work!! But an R8 at the house with them 3 kids!! I don't know how that will work
__________________
Life is too short even if you live to be a 100!!
As what really counts is the few moments we are really happy and excited! -Kids, Family, Success, Career, Helping others stand on their feet (Paying back and sometimes forward), Travel, Seeking the truth, Reading, Hobbies eg ///Madness - |
Appreciate
0
|
07-31-2020, 10:24 PM | #13 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
1118
Rep 1,808
Posts |
Quote:
Are you saying your going to drive more than 2 people in the M8? You see the back "seats" who fits back there?
__________________
2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
|
|
Appreciate
1
soooma1373.00 |
08-01-2020, 04:38 AM | #14 | ||
///MD
1373
Rep 3,998
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Life is too short even if you live to be a 100!!
As what really counts is the few moments we are really happy and excited! -Kids, Family, Success, Career, Helping others stand on their feet (Paying back and sometimes forward), Travel, Seeking the truth, Reading, Hobbies eg ///Madness - |
||
Appreciate
1
LSM1118.00 |
08-01-2020, 09:25 AM | #15 |
Captain
812
Rep 810
Posts
Drives: M8C Coupe,E63s ED1,AMG GTC
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Upper Midwest
|
|
Appreciate
1
Resjudicata1599.00 |
08-01-2020, 07:02 PM | #16 | |
///MD
1373
Rep 3,998
Posts |
Quote:
Kids hardly fit
__________________
Life is too short even if you live to be a 100!!
As what really counts is the few moments we are really happy and excited! -Kids, Family, Success, Career, Helping others stand on their feet (Paying back and sometimes forward), Travel, Seeking the truth, Reading, Hobbies eg ///Madness - |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|