I'd take a manual R8 4.2 over a 5.2 any day.

"deprecated account" (savethei4s)
10/31/2016 at 10:36 • Filed to: None

Sue me.

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/WUADUAFG2F7001721/2015-audi-r8/

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/WUAAU34279N003101/2009-audi-r8/

https://www.truecar.com/used-cars-for-sale/listing/WUAAU34209N000914/2009-audi-r8/

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DISCUSSION (19)

macanamera > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:41

That first listing is absolutely a great deal.

BeaterGT > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:41

I thought the same until I drove the V10 :O

deprecated account > BeaterGT
10/31/2016 at 10:42

I just love the 4.2 personally. And bonus points for being less expensive.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:43

I like to believe that the 4.2 V8 in my 15y/o Audi is the exact same engine.

deprecated account > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/31/2016 at 10:44

It basically is right? Does yours sound anywhere near as good as an s or RS series 4.2?

BeaterGT > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:48

I hear that! I’ll most likely end up with the V8.

deprecated account > BeaterGT
10/31/2016 at 10:49

You’re actually gonna buy one?! Dude I wish.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:49

I def wouldn’t hate a V8, but of I could afoord an R8, I’d still shell out for V10.

deprecated account > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
10/31/2016 at 10:52

The thing is you can get a used V8 for the price of a mid-low-spec C7 Stingray. A used V10 will run you a well-optioned C7 Z06.

notsomethingstructural > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:55

what’s the difference between the 4.0 and the 4.6?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 10:55

I don’t know. I have to do an exhaust vid this weekend so you guys can be the judge of that.

deprecated account > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
10/31/2016 at 10:56

YAY!

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 11:17

The thing is is that the V10 platform is prime for turbocharging and 4 digit hp figures (UGR, Heffner, etc.)

MonkeePuzzle > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 11:23

well yeah, because its not like anyone is going to call the 4.2l slow

at some point the difference between a 3 second 0-60 time and a 3.5 make no practical difference.

James May said it, nurburgring times dont matter

BeaterGT > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 11:27

A wise man once said, “Don’t let your dreams be dreams.”

deprecated account > 66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash
10/31/2016 at 12:07

U ain’t wrong

deprecated account > MonkeePuzzle
10/31/2016 at 12:08

Precisely why I’d take a 4.2

marshknute > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 12:20

I think this is a case of each trim being worth its price point. The V8 makes for an extremely civilized everyday supercar that won’t break the bank. Meanwhile, the V10 is more exotic, but the price jump is big enough that you couldn’t call it a no-brainer.

R8 GT for your time.

Kinja'd!!!

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > deprecated account
10/31/2016 at 13:18

I guess, but I should also mention, those kits could cost more than the car itself, if buying used especially.