Which would you rather have? BMW i8 or Audi R8 (MKII)

m5sdse63 · 03-01-2015, 09:18 AM

Given the choice I'd take the R8.

Krozcrveno · 03-01-2015, 09:22 AM

R8 over I8 if I need to chose.
If my money then AMG GT S.

Krozcrveno · 03-01-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Yasmarina

Neither..

Mercedes amg gt

☝️👌👏 -This

Krozcrveno · 03-01-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Totally with you on this ... feels like a step backwards ... it's kind of odd and boring. What's going on with these new German designs (R8, C63)? I guess I'm not getting the "design language".

+1 You are not only one who is not getting the new design language.

PhillyNate · 03-01-2015, 09:51 AM

Not even close. I'd rather kill the environment in the R8. No denying the i8 is wonderful though.

M6-Coupe · 03-01-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JS919

I think the source you linked has made an erroneous estimation. The current R8 V10 starts at $153,900 and V10+ at $173,500. I highly doubt seeing a $30K & $40K increase. Let's wait until Audi releases actual pricing before making price point comparisons. My assumption would be that the new R8 pricing stays within a couple percent of the current model. By the way, the only i8 currently available within 200 miles of where I live is used with 2500 miles and the dealer is asking $168,000 for it. I can buy a current generation used R8 V10 for $140K all day long.

I agree, we have to wait to see the actual price, but you have to keep in mind:
1. Manual Transmission in not available in new R8! It's only Dual Clutch Transmission.
2. The current R8 V10 has starting price of 163k and V10+ has starting price of 183k with Dual Clutch Transmission
3. If I'm not mistaken, back in 2009 the starting price of E90 M3 was 56k, while the starting price of F80 M3 is 62k or about 10% increase. How come you doubt Audi does the same thing to the second generation of its flagship car that has the same engine of a real exotic car (Huracan)?

BTW, this is another link:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2017-audi-r8-v10/

As far as available i8 or R8 in your area, I was referring to the MSRP of cars offered by manufacturer and not what people price them...

Spiro83 · 03-01-2015, 10:22 AM

No question AUDI

JS919 · 03-01-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

I agree, we have to wait to see the actual price, but you have to keep in mind:
1. Manual Transmission in not available in new R8! It's only Dual Clutch Transmission.
2. The current R8 V10 has starting price of 163k and V10+ has starting price of 183k with Dual Clutch Transmission
3. If I'm not mistaken, back in 2009 the starting price of E90 M3 was 56k, while the starting price of F80 M3 is 62k or about 10% increase. How come you doubt Audi does the same thing to the second generation of its flagship car that has the same engine of a real exotic car (Huracan)?

BTW, this is another link:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/2017-audi-r8-v10/

As far as available i8 or R8 in your area, I was referring to the MSRP of cars offered by manufacturer and not what people price them...

Provide all the links you like. Until Audi releases U.S. pricing it's meaningless.

BTW, the R8 V10 is a carryover engine, no difference from 2015 to 2016 at all. This poll/comparison is i8 vs R8 (mkII) not i8 vs most expensive possible configuration of the R8. One more thing, to me when buying a car what I pay for it is what matters, not MSRP.

Jay-K · 03-01-2015, 11:02 AM

i8, sorry. time changed.

Jadar · 03-01-2015, 11:13 AM

I would choose the R8. It's a beautiful super car that will give you everything you want and then some. Plus next to Porsche it probably boasts the best reliability for a car at that level.

Not a fan of the i8. Just me.

qbix · 03-01-2015, 11:19 AM

Hilarious!
If you want to make yourself happy bmw funboys make a survey M3 vs VW Golf. Let it even be R type. Which one would you like?

Put this thread on R8 forum. You gonna make these guys' day. I8 three cylinder lawn mower with speaker enhanced cheated sound or proper v8 (v10) sports car.

It's a joke, right?

gxman · 03-01-2015, 11:45 AM

R8, GT3, 911T, etc etc !

ajm · 03-01-2015, 11:47 AM

Interior of the i8 with exterior and engine of the R8.

hellrotm · 03-01-2015, 12:28 PM

Long...long list of cars I would have over an i8.

rjd598 · 03-01-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by V1.47fan

What a dumb comment!

A dumber comment to a dumb comment!

justanotherdude · 03-01-2015, 12:39 PM

I think I'd go Audi. Granted I wouldn't deny the i8 if it was offered either.

raysspl · 03-01-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

P85D

egearberk · 03-01-2015, 02:03 PM

Can't deny a more beautiful car with some proper go and a great sounding v10 taht produces more than 600 hp though would love an i8 but at the end of the day my choice would be the R8 considering the i8 is not the last word even though it is a great beginning for an era of new kind of sportscar

Oaktree · 03-01-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Long...long list of cars I would have over an i8.

+1
At least 5 cars,
911 GTS, R8, GT-R, Z-06, AMG GT, just to name a few, I may even take a new Mustang GT350 with the flat plane crank over the i8

Han445 · 03-01-2015, 03:13 PM

bmw i8

Ryan///M · 03-01-2015, 06:16 PM

R8. simply SUPERCAR. cause unlike the i8 it has no stupid gay hybrid crap. yeah you hear that BMW. ''SUPERCAR''. no M4 no M6 M3. R8! S.U.P.E.RCAR.

InsanePineapple · 03-01-2015, 06:38 PM

^ Calm down man...

View Poll Results: BMW i8 or Audi R8 (MKII)
BMW i8	101	25.31%
Audi R8 (MKII)	298	74.69%
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03-01-2015, 09:22 AM	#156
Krozcrveno New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 335 M sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	R8 over I8 if I need to chose. If my money then AMG GT S.
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03-01-2015, 09:51 AM	#159
PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	Not even close. I'd rather kill the environment in the R8. No denying the i8 is wonderful though. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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03-01-2015, 11:02 AM	#163
Jay-K Brigadier General 389 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	i8, sorry. time changed. __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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Jadar Dejan 1766 Rep 4,194 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Ave. iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [10.00] 2015 BMW 228i M Spo ... [0.00] 2013 Ford Focus (DD) [0.00] 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 [0.00]	I would choose the R8. It's a beautiful super car that will give you everything you want and then some. Plus next to Porsche it probably boasts the best reliability for a car at that level. Not a fan of the i8. Just me. __________________ FBO-PS1 and stuff
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03-01-2015, 11:19 AM	#165
qbix Banned 14 Rep 80 Posts Drives: F15 3.0d, 991 GT3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Hilarious! If you want to make yourself happy bmw funboys make a survey M3 vs VW Golf. Let it even be R type. Which one would you like? Put this thread on R8 forum. You gonna make these guys' day. I8 three cylinder lawn mower with speaker enhanced cheated sound or proper v8 (v10) sports car. It's a joke, right?
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03-01-2015, 11:45 AM	#166
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03-01-2015, 11:47 AM	#167
ajm New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: F32 420d xDrive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Interior of the i8 with exterior and engine of the R8. __________________ F32 420d xDrive M Sport \| Melbourne Red \| Black Leather \| Sport Automatic Transmission \| Adaptive M Sport Suspension \| M Sport Plus Pack \| Interior Comfort Pack \| Professional Media \| Enhanced Bluetooth \| Electric Lumbar Support \| Electric Folding Mirrors
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03-01-2015, 12:28 PM	#168
hellrotm Banned 4145 Rep 6,924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	Long...long list of cars I would have over an i8.
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03-01-2015, 12:39 PM	#170
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egearberk Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: F10 520i, F20 LCI 116d Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Istanbul, Turkey iTrader: (0)	Can't deny a more beautiful car with some proper go and a great sounding v10 taht produces more than 600 hp though would love an i8 but at the end of the day my choice would be the R8 considering the i8 is not the last word even though it is a great beginning for an era of new kind of sportscar
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03-01-2015, 06:16 PM	#175
Ryan///M New Member 16 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Bimmer, Benz or Bentley. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Milan iTrader: (0)	R8. simply SUPERCAR. cause unlike the i8 it has no stupid gay hybrid crap. yeah you hear that BMW. ''SUPERCAR''. no M4 no M6 M3. R8! S.U.P.E.RCAR. __________________ ///M-POWER Last edited by Ryan///M; 03-02-2015 at 05:29 AM..
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