Would you trade your M4 for a 2015 Audi R8 v8?

marcus321 · 08-17-2016, 12:35 PM

I am thinking about doing for the next 6-12 months instead of getting a GT4 since I have a hard time paying over MSRP. I am in line for one but probably a year long wait at least. Any Thoughts? Pros/Cons?

mrmoua2u · 08-17-2016, 12:43 PM

Oh yell yeah. I would do it in a heart beat if I could. The rumble of V8 is bad ass enough to make me trade over.

MaynardZed · 08-17-2016, 01:11 PM

V10 r8 yes

V8 r8 hell no

kingikra · 08-17-2016, 02:18 PM

I raced once with my former A45 AMG against a V8. The Audi couldn't get away till a high speed. The new M4 kills it.
Having said that, if you like a good looking cars with a lot of attention, don't even think twice.

dmk08 · 08-17-2016, 02:21 PM

V10 maybe. V8 no way.

marcus321 · 08-17-2016, 02:52 PM

I have only drove the v10. What is it about the v8 that isnt good? I know it sounds way better then s55. I dont know much about the r8. I just have always like the styling since its initial release.

marcus321 · 08-17-2016, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kingikra

I raced once with my former A45 AMG against a V8. The Audi couldn't get away till a high speed. The new M4 kills it.
Having said that, if you like a good looking cars with a lot of attention, don't even think twice.

Ya, I know its not fast. Either is the M4. Coming from a GTR, this car is significantly slower off the line then what I am used to but I dont race, so its not a deal breaker to me.

marcus321 · 08-17-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmoua2u

Oh yell yeah. I would do it in a heart beat if I could. The rumble of V8 is bad ass enough to make me trade over.

Thats one of the reasons I am looking to switch. I have had the M4 for about a year. Ive grown tired of how it sounds, a sound I never was fond with at the beginning.

auf Deutsch · 08-17-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus321

Ya, I know its not fast. Either is the M4. Coming from a GTR, this car is significantly slower off the line then what I am used to but I dont race, so its not a deal breaker to me.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...al-test-review

111 mph trap for the 6MT. As someone said, the M4 kills it.

This car is the definition of "not fast". V10 or bust

Get a E9x M3 if you want sound. It's just as fast as the V8 R8

BloomRunsDubs · 08-17-2016, 08:43 PM

I dont own a M4 yet but I would take any R8 over a M4 in a heartbeat

Slow or not that is a must own car for me eventually. One of the best looking cars of all time, and will probably stay that way.

I actually am considering one right now, it is at the dealer going through the service dept still. My insurance quote for it was cheaper then a M4 and my M3 which is pretty nice

austexbmw · 08-17-2016, 09:16 PM

I just went through this same thought process but I knew I would miss the power of the M4 so I upgraded to the R8 V10 so as to not only upgrade the looks of the car that I drive but also the performance.

nicknaz · 08-17-2016, 11:04 PM

Does the R8 V8 trap the 1/4 mile at something like 110 mph?

For a family car like an E90 M3 sedan, that's great. For a car that looks like an exotic, NO THANKS

But then again, I'd rather have an understated car with great performance than a flash car with so-so performance

JTO24 · 08-18-2016, 06:31 AM

I'd do it in a heartbeat if I could. It's much slower in a straight line but who cares. Like you said, get a GTR if that's your bag.

Verdi · 08-18-2016, 07:01 AM

It's a FREAKING AUDI!!! Don't do it. What is this? A forum for poseurs?

Verdi · 08-18-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by austexbmw

I just went through this same thought process but I knew I would miss the power of the M4 so I upgraded to the R8 V10 so as to not only upgrade the looks of the car that I drive but also the performance.

Well, but the M4 can be your DD. The V10 most probably can't.

Apollo_1092 · 08-18-2016, 09:39 AM

I don't like you...kidding. Congrats!!! I'd absolutely do it. As long as I had something else for my daily.

Bahn360Photo · 08-18-2016, 09:56 AM

yes, speed wise m4 wins, looks wise r8 is more of a supercar and design wise like an exotic so a bad comparison, pricewise you can get 2xm4's for the price of r8

nicknaz · 08-18-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahn360Photo

yes, speed wise m4 wins, looks wise r8 is more of a supercar and design wise like an exoticr8

Too bad performance wise the R8 V8 is worse than a family sedan

#showandshine

Amgeater2 · 08-18-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus321

I am thinking about doing for the next 6-12 months instead of getting a GT4 since I have a hard time paying over MSRP. I am in line for one but probably a year long wait at least. Any Thoughts? Pros/Cons?

If you are considering the R8 may be the i8 ? go test drive one

marcus321 · 08-18-2016, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Amgeater2

If you are considering the R8 may be the i8 ? go test drive one

I love the i8 style but it has got to be the hardest car for me to get in and out of lol.

marcus321 · 08-18-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

Does the R8 V8 trap the 1/4 mile at something like 110 mph?

For a family car like an E90 M3 sedan, that's great. For a car that looks like an exotic, NO THANKS

But then again, I'd rather have an understated car with great performance than a flash car with so-so performance

Understandable. I may opt for an older year to get into a v10 instead but I am still in the early shopping phase.

I am the opposite. Id rather have a car that is more exotic then a car that is great performance. If performance was my key factor the m4 would have not been my first choice. The m4 is a great all around daily with a balance of luxury and performance but the exhaust note of this car is really killing it for me and doesnt sound like a 70k car.

Bahn360Photo · 08-18-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

Too bad performance wise the R8 V8 is worse than a family sedan

#showandshine

for sure, i ran a brand new carrera 4s in my mildly tunned m3 and was able to pull away.

that reminded me of this add: (bmw should come up with similar)

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kingikra Second Lieutenant 122 Rep 279 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	I raced once with my former A45 AMG against a V8. The Audi couldn't get away till a high speed. The new M4 kills it. Having said that, if you like a good looking cars with a lot of attention, don't even think twice.
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