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New G80 or Used 2017 R8 AWD?
Cross shopping a 2017 R8 V10 that I found for a little over 120K. I understand the R8 will end up being roughly 30K more but it will likely depreciate less and cost me less over a year or two of ownership.
From a driving perspective is there any reason to choose the M3 over the R8?
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11-05-2020, 03:46 PM | #4 |
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since that lid is open... another option for shoppers are lightly used AMG GTs , it's quite sad how badly those depreciate vs 911s but in Canada some dealers are literally advertising 20% off for new ones too...
R8 for sure if $ works out for you
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Hmmm interesting option. I've never considered the AMG GT. Would you recommend looking towards the GT or GTs?
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if $ works out, i'd look at a GT C. wider body, and essentially the same powertrain as the GT R.
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Figured I would throw this out there. Gonna move forward with a 570S
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i rode shotgun in a 650S wise, surreal experience... gotta work harder!
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Super excited. Now just to find the right car.
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I've read some articles about the RWD R8. I thought it was already out? Apparently it's pretty good but a used R8 is similarly priced to a used 570S which always seems to edge the R8 out in driving reviews. I can't speak first hand as I've never driven either
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The V10 calls everyone's name ... rented a~ '18 V10 convertible when Audi had a nice program in San Francisco back then. It sounded glorious and was quite comfortable. I probably have more fun driving my V8 Camaro SS1LE despite the massive price/prestige/quality difference. Random things to consider: Ground clearance, wanting to take passengers (You mustn't NEED to, but sometimes it's still nice throwing more people in your fun car), climbing in & out (comfort but also how far the doors swing open), additional attention (can be good or bad). Good luck with your choice!
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With the R8, you should be able to drive it 2 years with little cost of ownership (depending on how many miles you put on it).
I'm in a similar situation but I've got my eye on 997 GT3s at the moment
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Loved my time in an AMG GTS. In fact I liked it a little more than a 991.2 S. I also didn't feel the "hey look at me" thing that I get when I drive a 911. Too bad they don't make them with a manual tranny.
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