Trade my 2017 R8 V10 Plus for your 2016 RS?
02-13-2018, 02:49 PM
#16
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
02-13-2018, 03:03 PM
#17
It's Nardo Gray.
I looked on autotrader and noticed a few from as low as $208k to $215k for cars with less than 10k miles so this is why I assume it's possible as those are asking. MSRP for my R8 was $206k. I think adding $30k on top would be for cars with under 5k miles.
I looked on autotrader and noticed a few from as low as $208k to $215k for cars with less than 10k miles so this is why I assume it's possible as those are asking. MSRP for my R8 was $206k. I think adding $30k on top would be for cars with under 5k miles.
02-13-2018, 03:19 PM
#18
I'm not certain. Just entertaining a thought. It's a great car and I'm sure I would love it more once I can open it up. Right now it's still in the break-in period. I just figured someone would want something more daily drive-able, NA powered, 100HP more, and mid-engined.
02-13-2018, 03:53 PM
#19
I would just keep it, its a great daily, canyon carver, long distance cruiser that gets plenty of looks and is fast as hell, and the sound of that 10 cylinder is just awesome. With the money that you would lose on a trade or trade in(if you did), just go buy a used (30-40k) Camaro SS 1LE manual for the track if you are looking at something more track focused. A couple tweaks(tires R7's/suspension) and it will be as fast as a GT3RS at most circuits. and more fun since its a manual, AND CHEAPER TO FIX IF WRECKED.
02-13-2018, 03:56 PM
#20
Race Director
02-13-2018, 04:16 PM
#21
Yep. There's a brand new 2017 R8 V10 Plus at a local dealership for $30k off... http://www.audiflatirons.com/new/Aud...845b137e61.htm
Honestly, I think the GT3 is a more daily drive-able car than an R8. Even in Scottsdale, an R8 still gathers absurd amounts of attention. A GT3 is mostly ignored. An R8 is certainly more exotic and the V10 is brutal. If it were rear-wheel drive and lost about 500 pounds, it could be something amazing!
02-13-2018, 04:38 PM
#22
That's the one I considered trading my GT3 for. Apparently there is now a deposit on the car.
Honestly, I think the GT3 is a more daily drive-able car than an R8. Even in Scottsdale, an R8 still gathers absurd amounts of attention. A GT3 is mostly ignored. An R8 is certainly more exotic and the V10 is brutal. If it were rear-wheel drive and lost about 500 pounds, it could be something amazing!
Honestly, I think the GT3 is a more daily drive-able car than an R8. Even in Scottsdale, an R8 still gathers absurd amounts of attention. A GT3 is mostly ignored. An R8 is certainly more exotic and the V10 is brutal. If it were rear-wheel drive and lost about 500 pounds, it could be something amazing!
02-13-2018, 05:07 PM
#24
Race Director
Does a Dealer take a haircut when discounting that much or is the "Mother ship" telling them to discount and they will be covered. I always wondered about this. I mean, how is Acura protecting their Dealers for all these NSXs sitting on their floors.??
02-13-2018, 05:30 PM
#25
Three Wheelin'
I know they put $30k cash on them in October. Doesn't seem to be helping much. If Acura stuck with the original blueprint - N/A, lightweight, RWD & manual we wouldn't of been having this discussion.
02-13-2018, 05:57 PM
#26
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A little while back Acura was giving dealers $50k in trunk money for the NSX. In addition some dealers were discounting another $10k or so off. I saw one that had a msrp of close to $200k for $138k!!
02-13-2018, 06:01 PM
#27
I have a 2016 RS that I've now put 5K miles on and DD a 2017 R8 V10+ for 8K over a year. Very different cars. The R8 is an easier car to live with day to day and as good as the RS sounds when wound up, the R8 is better. If tracking the cars at all, the RS is a much better option. In subtle colors The R8 can be pretty stealthy.
02-13-2018, 06:21 PM
#28
R8, NSX, BMW I8 -
Strange how the designers/ engineers / executives couldn't see what enthusiasts really want to buy / drive. It seems so obvious to us, but yet they can't see it.
Strange how the designers/ engineers / executives couldn't see what enthusiasts really want to buy / drive. It seems so obvious to us, but yet they can't see it.
02-13-2018, 06:29 PM
#29
The price/value difference is one thing; the hard part is going to be finding an RS owner who wants to trade into an R8.
02-13-2018, 06:55 PM
#30
It is probably like other manufacturer discounts.....Acura takes the hit and reimburses the dealer....if they sell it for $30K under with the discount it's the same as selling for MSRP.....most people don't realize that they can be beaten even lower......