Help me decide! 911 S Vs. R8 V8
#1
Help me decide! 911 S Vs. R8 V8
So I was looking at replacing my 2010 BMW M3. I actually bought the Jaguar XFR to be my daily driver, but I still find myself climbing into the M3 more often than the Jag, don't ask how! So I decided I could get rid of the M3 and get a brand new Carrera S or the R8 V8. However I can't decide which one I should go for.
This may sound a little stupid, but the comfort quality is a criteria, since I will drive it mostly everyday since I mostly travel alone or with only my girlfriend, leaving the Jag for family duties. Also the new car I get won't be a manual, since I've got knee issues, bummer eh?
So help me guys!
P.S. I don't know if I've posted this in the right section, sorry if I haven't.
This may sound a little stupid, but the comfort quality is a criteria, since I will drive it mostly everyday since I mostly travel alone or with only my girlfriend, leaving the Jag for family duties. Also the new car I get won't be a manual, since I've got knee issues, bummer eh?
So help me guys!
P.S. I don't know if I've posted this in the right section, sorry if I haven't.
#5
a 6MT the r-tronic is g-d awful. The 911S (997) is a great car and there is
nothing you can really say about it, its a toss up drive both.
#6
I'd argue that the 991 Carrera S is the better of the two. Better engine, newer technology/gadgets, more adjustable for driving style, not to mention faster.
I think the R8 looks more special and the interior materials might be a bit better but I think you'd find yourself going for the Porsche's keys more. Plus, I don't think I could own the R8 4.2 and not spend every second in the car wishing I had the V10.
I think the R8 looks more special and the interior materials might be a bit better but I think you'd find yourself going for the Porsche's keys more. Plus, I don't think I could own the R8 4.2 and not spend every second in the car wishing I had the V10.
Last edited by Alzilla; 07-19-2012 at 10:28 AM.
#7
Yeah that's what I thought with the 911 being a better choice since it is newer. I could go for the V10 R8, but here in India, there is nowhere I could actually justify using the V10, which is why the V8 is ample enough. Also the R8 is a lot more common here than the 911, so there is that exclusivity feel in the 911.
Also, which of the two would be better for long drives in terms of comfort?
Also, which of the two would be better for long drives in terms of comfort?