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06-16-2010, 02:01 PM
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The V8 R8 is horrid, I drove one and did a few runs with my buddy in his CLS55, and there was no push at all.
The V10 is sourced from the gallardo, so go with that! German styling + Italian motorwork = an amazing package!
The V10 is sourced from the gallardo, so go with that! German styling + Italian motorwork = an amazing package!
06-16-2010, 10:13 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
AM V8 Vantage is available in the States - may be a great alternative to an R8. I'm not very familiar with the R8 itself, but I'd say you definitely need to drive both versions and see which one has better balance. In the twisties it will not be about the engine as much as it will be about the balance.
Case in point: Twisties test-drive of R8 vs Civic (yes, the Honda!)
Case in point: Twisties test-drive of R8 vs Civic (yes, the Honda!)
06-17-2010, 02:31 PM
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My Ride: E60 BMW ///M5 V10
Have you driven the GT3 RS? It's a streetable race car. I'd much rather have a regular GT3 for "driving pleasure". Driving the RS for more than an hour or so especially on NY roads gets really old fast IMHO. If its a full time track car its amazing but I really don't see it as enjoyable for just a pleasure car. I love the look of the R8. It's basically a gallardo without the name and inherent price tag. If I were spending 150k on a car I'd get a used 2006-2007 ferrari 430 and never look back. There's no downside. Looks, prestige, craftsmanship, pedigree, sound, power, handling plus someone else already took the massive hit on the depreciation and a Ferrari will never go out of style 
I wouldn't throw the R8 out of bed though 
I wouldn't throw the R8 out of bed though As for picking up the Ferrari. I've heard the maintenance on a Ferrari is just horrible and that a Lambo is a much wiser purchase choice. But then you go back to the whole AWD issue. Personally I'm thinking of picking up a used SLS in a couple years time as it has the most hp in its class and is RWD! Not to mention it is drop dead sexyyy
06-17-2010, 02:35 PM
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My Ride: 09 M5 (E60) Interlagos blue, Silverstone interior, with cold weather package. Adaptive Xenon headlamps and adaptive brake lights, hud, comfort access. Comfort seats, basically fully loaded.
damn... my head is spining 
06-17-2010, 03:29 PM
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Except the Rossion Q1 performs just north of the 997 GT3 CUP for $100k.
If you care about performance, of course.
