R8 GT opinions or other options?
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Anyone here owned/driven an R8 GT?
I'm looking for a convertible and considering the usual suspects, Gallardo and F430 and considering a GT as well. I used to have an V10 R8 Coupe but didn't really gel with it and wondering if the GT will be different enough for me.
I had a couple of issues with the standard Coupe, I could not get comfortable in the seats and always felt too high (I'm 6'3) in them which I suspect the buckets in the GT will solve. The standard R8 always felt a bit too safe and planted for me, as a weekend/odd track day and Euro tour car I want something quite raw and lively.
Also how does the GT compare to an early Gallardo Spyder or F430? Will the Italians always have more drama?
The other option is to wait a year or so (I've a 911 GTS) and save some extra cash to enable a Performante purchase.
Budget now is about £90k if anyone has any other ideas? Has to be a convertible, quite raw and special feeling, not a 911.
I'm looking for a convertible and considering the usual suspects, Gallardo and F430 and considering a GT as well. I used to have an V10 R8 Coupe but didn't really gel with it and wondering if the GT will be different enough for me.
I had a couple of issues with the standard Coupe, I could not get comfortable in the seats and always felt too high (I'm 6'3) in them which I suspect the buckets in the GT will solve. The standard R8 always felt a bit too safe and planted for me, as a weekend/odd track day and Euro tour car I want something quite raw and lively.
Also how does the GT compare to an early Gallardo Spyder or F430? Will the Italians always have more drama?
The other option is to wait a year or so (I've a 911 GTS) and save some extra cash to enable a Performante purchase.
Budget now is about £90k if anyone has any other ideas? Has to be a convertible, quite raw and special feeling, not a 911.
V10vroom said:
Hi
Just bough a V10 Lambo Sypder 2008 - you will not get much more raw or special feeling than this for under £90000... V10 is amazing... it looks amazing! It feels amazing! It is amazing! (But I'm glad I didn't have to spend £165000 like the first owner in 2008!!)
Enjoy!!
Yes, it is a great engine with real character, even more so in the G than the R8! I've been watching the market for a few months and Gallardo Spyders seem to be selling more than most other cars in this price point of the market, well the ones priced correctly. Sounds like your enjoying it!Just bough a V10 Lambo Sypder 2008 - you will not get much more raw or special feeling than this for under £90000... V10 is amazing... it looks amazing! It feels amazing! It is amazing! (But I'm glad I didn't have to spend £165000 like the first owner in 2008!!)
Enjoy!!
From your comments I don't know if a GT will be sufficiently different for you from the coupe you owned. As I'm sure you are aware, apart from more power, the main differences come from the seats and the passive coilover dampers. I haven't owned a Gallardo or 430, but would imagine they are more of an occasion to drive, but much less practical than an R8. You may be able to just get into a California on your budget and you would most definately fit in it as a friend of mine has one and is around 6' 3".
Edited by Trev450 on Thursday 22 June 12:05
MDL111 said:
Can't help on the GT, but would generally go Italian over an Audi for specialness
How about a Boxster Spyder or a 360 Spyder (manual) now and a Performante in a year
I did have a 987 Boxster Spyder and it's the one car I regret selling, really fun and value for money at the £30k price point it was when I had it. I do really like the 981 Spyder but I've got a 997 GTS in the garage already and that will be my Porsche fix for now.How about a Boxster Spyder or a 360 Spyder (manual) now and a Performante in a year
I'm not a fan of the 360 looks now, although the 5 valve per cylinder V8 is a lovely engine.
Bit of a stretch of the 90k, but there's a V12VR on sale at HWM Aston for £110k. Depends if there's much of a deal to be done.
It has the lightweight seats which really suit it and at 6'3" you'll need them.
Cheapest the ltd run roadsters have been, should hold the value well now production is coming to an end. They definitely are a handful with a sense of occasion!
Of course there are also V12VSR's at close to £100k with the Sportshift box too, but tough to find with the lightweight seats.
It has the lightweight seats which really suit it and at 6'3" you'll need them.
Cheapest the ltd run roadsters have been, should hold the value well now production is coming to an end. They definitely are a handful with a sense of occasion!
Of course there are also V12VSR's at close to £100k with the Sportshift box too, but tough to find with the lightweight seats.
Yipper said:
At the 90k price point, Lambo Gallardo Spyder, all day long. Looks, theatre, noise, badge, etc.
+1 Was in OPs situation a few years back. Test drove the cars mentioned on here. Ended up with a 2008 G Spyder and then a 2013 G Spyder. Noise is incredible, public reaction takes a bit of getting used to. People just love a L. Tried a couple of 430's but they didn't do it for me.
Have you thought about one of these ?
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
A lot of car for the money - there is hard core (sportier) version just depends what you want
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
A lot of car for the money - there is hard core (sportier) version just depends what you want
Wow, quite a lot of love for the Gallardo Spyder and I am a big fan. Need to get out and drive one.
Thanks for the other comments and suggestions, Aston V12V are lovely and one day I'll have an Aston but want something mid engined at the moment.
The 348 is a bit too old school for me, I have driven one as a friend has a coupe and they are a good car, much better than the general perception of them.
No R8 GT feedback yet, I know they are fairly limited numbers but there is surprisingly little on the internet about them apart from the usual launch reviews. Even on R8 specific sites.
Thanks for the other comments and suggestions, Aston V12V are lovely and one day I'll have an Aston but want something mid engined at the moment.
The 348 is a bit too old school for me, I have driven one as a friend has a coupe and they are a good car, much better than the general perception of them.
No R8 GT feedback yet, I know they are fairly limited numbers but there is surprisingly little on the internet about them apart from the usual launch reviews. Even on R8 specific sites.
Big E 118 said:
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No R8 GT feedback yet, I know they are fairly limited numbers but there is surprisingly little on the internet about them apart from the usual launch reviews. Even on R8 specific sites.
Have you asked over on r8talk.com? http://www.r8talk.com/index.phpNo R8 GT feedback yet, I know they are fairly limited numbers but there is surprisingly little on the internet about them apart from the usual launch reviews. Even on R8 specific sites.
Trev450 said:
Have you asked over on r8talk.com? http://www.r8talk.com/index.php
Not yet but I was a memeber when I had my R8 and have browsed a few threads but there's not a lot to compare it to the G and F430.https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
something a bit left field ...... but I like it.
something a bit left field ...... but I like it.
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