MarkG123

Really close to trading my 2010 GT3 for a new Audi R8 V10 with manual 6 speed. Having a really tough time pulling the trigger. Internally feeling like a bungie jumpers first time off the bridge. Any advice or words of wisdom? Or will I regret this move!!!

Mark

ir_fuel

I suppose you do not track the car?

MarkG123

I don't plan to track the R8.

Nordschleife

To quote Martin Winterkorn 'at last we have a car for our wives'

R+C
PS the gear shift is real nice

Doc GTO

Ehh . . . I have a friend that has one and she uses it as a daily driver because she hates it on the track. She uses a supercharged Viper for that.

Tedster

Audi is updating the R8 for 2012 and new cars may be available later in 2012. I'd wait for the new model unless I got a huge discount on a stock vehicle.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-audi-r8-news

The Greek

You must be talking about Laurie. Instructed her at Roebling, and that car just plows in corners. Great and fun street car, but wouldnt take it to the track even for DE's....

Tedster

I meant Audi is updating the R8 for the 2013 model year...

pissedpuppy

buy mooty's

MarkG123

Mooty has a great car and I considered it. Mooty is on West Coast I am in Charlotte, NC. Dealer is selling this car at a very good price.

Serge944

He has another GT3...why not. That V10 sounds oh so good.

globed

With another GT3 in the garage.... why not? I cross-shopped the R8 V10 and liked it alot. The 6-speed open gate is fabulous. Unfortunately, I only went for a short test ride, so can't comment on track understeer. I bet a bit of fiddling with tire pressure and alignment will help with the push, as physics of the layout is on your side (unlike many Audis). As mentioned above, there is a '13 model coming out... recent pics don't seem to indicate major cosmetic changes. If you go for it, please do post pics and ongoing updates on likes/dislikes.

Good luck!

Alan Smithee

Aren't they doing away with the 6MT as part of the 2013 facelift?

tcsracing1

+1

Mooty might even consider a GT3 partial trade!

MarkG123

Thanks guys, as expected mixed results with good points. The 6MT will remain for 2013 but Audi is offering a new DCT, finally! Most R8 owners are auto trans guys. Just got back from riding the GT3, what a machine! Trading the GT3 is the biggest challenge.