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

Mark · 02-28-2015, 10:42 AM

Totally different cars in too many ways, but no denying they both represent the top level for each brand. Its a difficult decision, but I go i8 in the end..

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wisesoul · 02-28-2015, 10:57 AM

I wouldn't ever cross shop the two, totally different cars. Brain tells me i8, but my heart can't ignore a V10.

jlstyle · 02-28-2015, 11:50 AM

R8 feels more like the right car for the price.

hellrotm · 02-28-2015, 12:27 PM

i8 looks like a mess. The rear of that car is just awful.

+1 for the R8, NA V10 all day long.

Needsdecaf · 02-28-2015, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

i8 looks like a mess. The rear of that car is just awful.

+1 for the R8, NA V10 all day long.

Seen it in person? Completely disagree, it is stunning and very well thought out.

tkhan456 · 02-28-2015, 12:53 PM

R8 without any hesitation. I love BMW but no way I wouldn't take the R8. Actually id only take the old model R8. I HATE the new Auto interior. I think removal of the central display is a huge mistake. I want my passengers to be able to see and control things like radio and Nav.

kdbryce · 02-28-2015, 12:53 PM

I'd have a 911 gt3 over both.

I wouldn't really want either in any situation, to be honest.

dantm3 · 02-28-2015, 12:54 PM

Bmw is cool, but r8 is breathtaking in every way

Needsdecaf · 02-28-2015, 12:54 PM

R8. If I want an electric car, I'll happily get an i3.

Can't ignore a Atmo V10 with an 8k redline.

horsepower_and_hounds · 02-28-2015, 12:57 PM

I8

RKP-M6 · 02-28-2015, 12:58 PM

R8 for sure.

antzcrashing · 02-28-2015, 12:58 PM

I would almost not care, they are both amazing. But probably lean towards i8

fortressmaximus · 02-28-2015, 12:59 PM

i8.

flyga3 · 02-28-2015, 01:02 PM

For me it's about the Feel and engagement when driving; its not how You look when you get in. After the scissor doors close then what?

Sorry BMW, R8 in this case.

ZooMMM · 02-28-2015, 01:05 PM

R8

MikeRR · 02-28-2015, 01:11 PM

No brainer R8 - id rather have a proper supercar with a v10.

Mr.SugarSkulls · 02-28-2015, 01:11 PM

I8

gtrsam · 02-28-2015, 01:13 PM

hands down r8.. hate the i8

Shaw · 02-28-2015, 01:19 PM

Just don't get it...why so many haters on a BMW forum!!!
You prefer an Audi, then go and join an Audi forum and leave this site for all of us bad tasters...
I can't simply sit in another car and watch a BMW pass by me...end of story!!!
i8, b5, l2,.... It's a BMW....
Audi is a "glorified" VW!

valeram · 02-28-2015, 01:20 PM

R8. A real car.

spuntyb · 02-28-2015, 01:21 PM

P85D

Slow///1 · 02-28-2015, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

R8. If I want an electric car, I'll happily get an i3.

Can't ignore a Atmo V10 with an 8k redline.

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View Poll Results: BMW i8 or Audi R8 (MKII)
BMW i8	101	25.31%
Audi R8 (MKII)	298	74.69%
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02-28-2015, 10:42 AM	#1
Mark Administrator 7102 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.36]	Which would you rather have? BMW i8 or Audi R8 (MKII) Totally different cars in too many ways, but no denying they both represent the top level for each brand. Its a difficult decision, but I go i8 in the end.. __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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wisesoul Savoir Faire 83 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't ever cross shop the two, totally different cars. Brain tells me i8, but my heart can't ignore a V10. __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 364 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	R8 feels more like the right car for the price.
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hellrotm Banned 4145 Rep 6,924 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	i8 looks like a mess. The rear of that car is just awful. +1 for the R8, NA V10 all day long.
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02-28-2015, 12:53 PM	#6
tkhan456 Private First Class 13 Rep 163 Posts Drives: F82 (MW/Black/Black 19") Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Ft. Worth iTrader: (0)	R8 without any hesitation. I love BMW but no way I wouldn't take the R8. Actually id only take the old model R8. I HATE the new Auto interior. I think removal of the central display is a huge mistake. I want my passengers to be able to see and control things like radio and Nav.
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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 363 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	I'd have a 911 gt3 over both. I wouldn't really want either in any situation, to be honest. __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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02-28-2015, 12:54 PM	#8
dantm3 Major 679 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	R8 Bmw is cool, but r8 is breathtaking in every way
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Needsdecaf Major General 8525 Rep 7,554 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	R8. If I want an electric car, I'll happily get an i3. Can't ignore a Atmo V10 with an 8k redline.
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1859 Rep 4,204 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I8
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02-28-2015, 12:58 PM	#11
RKP-M6 Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 238 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Seattle iTrader: (0)	R8 for sure. __________________ F13 Alpine White ///M6 Coupe
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antzcrashing Brigadier General 1975 Rep 3,263 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Eastern MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW 440i GC xD ... [9.75]	I would almost not care, they are both amazing. But probably lean towards i8
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fortressmaximus Captain 107 Rep 680 Posts Drives: BSM M4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	i8.
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flyga3 Geboren zu Fahren! 12 Rep 376 Posts Drives: F25 X3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 FFR Challenge ... [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 [0.00]	For me it's about the Feel and engagement when driving; its not how You look when you get in. After the scissor doors close then what? Sorry BMW, R8 in this case. __________________ 2011 F25 X3 2.8 (in service) 2009 E90 328i (retired) 2007 E92 335i (retired) 2005 R53 MINI Cooper S (retired) 2002 E53 X5 3.0 (retired), 1999 E46 328i (retired)
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ZooMMM Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 271 Posts Drives: Black/black E93 M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	R8
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02-28-2015, 01:11 PM	#16
MikeRR First Lieutenant 70 Rep 380 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M2 [0.00]	No brainer R8 - id rather have a proper supercar with a v10.
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Mr.SugarSkulls Brigadier General 2889 Rep 3,245 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW F13 M6 [10.00]	I8 __________________ I'm always sunny, hunny.
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02-28-2015, 01:13 PM	#18
gtrsam Lieutenant 227 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2011 m3, Tesla model x and mod Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Alpharetta iTrader: (2)	hands down r8.. hate the i8
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Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,812 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	Just don't get it...why so many haters on a BMW forum!!! You prefer an Audi, then go and join an Audi forum and leave this site for all of us bad tasters... I can't simply sit in another car and watch a BMW pass by me...end of story!!! i8, b5, l2,.... It's a BMW.... Audi is a "glorified" VW!
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02-28-2015, 01:20 PM	#20
valeram Major 38 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: 992 TTS, 991.2 GT3 T, F80 M3 C Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin, OH iTrader: (0)	R8. A real car.
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