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Old 04-13-2011, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by IIVVX
looks like most of you agree with me, i have driven both and prefer the ultimate interaction of the 3RS. the chatter an RS gives you from all the controls is miles above the audi. the R8 has a fantastic engine though, very tractable and sounds excellent. it's hard to argue against the powertrain (both manual gearboxes obviously) and the mid engine balance but regarding the other points i think the RS shines.

i will say i was impressed by the quattro system on the R8, its rearward bias was to such a degree that it felt almost like a RWD car, only the lack of steering purity indicating the actual drivetrain configuration.
To be a little serious I think you should choose the RS.
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 09:39 AM
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RS less its a V10
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 10:30 AM
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Having driven both, the RS;

More visceral
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hand built engine

Itza nine-eleven!
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 01:35 PM
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I already have a C4S, so an R8 would be redundant. If I could only have one, it'd still be the RS. Just so focused, so awesome. I'll take mine in green, please.
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 02:03 PM
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They are very different machines. In light of the RS' track-oriented suspension, roll cage, stripped down interior/options, etc... the R8 is almost a GT car.

If we're talking a true dd, then I'd go with R8. If you're willing to live with the harsh suspension and heavy clutch on your drive to work everyday, and then wring it out on the track or mountain roads every weekend, then there really is no better car than the RS.
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 02:37 PM
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R8 is pretty useless to me. Never have been a fan of them and the mismatched panels really fvck up the car.
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 02:38 PM
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And the R8 is a look at me car, not a drivers car. If I want a look at me car I will drive an AMG CL
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MONACO BODYGUARDS™
To be a little serious I think you should choose the RS.
its not for me mate, its for my friend. i usually don't involve myself in other peoples purchases but we have bought several cars from each other over the years so it could end up in my garage at some point. he is leaning towards the R8, im pushing the RS.

i want him to do a 3.9 and then buy it from him when he gets bored to be honest. my next car will likely be an FGT when im back in a first world country.
 
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Guess which one I chose
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 10:54 PM
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3 what do I win?
 



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