R8 v New M3

[TP321]

Just test drove a paddle shift R8 today and was wondering how it would fair against a the new paddle shift M3. On paper they both have the same power, so it should be close... Would the M3 be seen as a performance bargain afainst the R8?

[calum_ek]

http://www.fastestlaps.com/index.php?page_id=compa...

R8's only slightly quicker, so.. maybe, seing as they cost a fair whack more?

[espresso]

Come on, let's be realistic.
I've had a fair few M cars and am quite fond of them, but would you really have an M3 rather than an R8?

[rampz]

yeah, why not, the R8 in my opinion doesnt look all that, dont get me wrong its an awesome car, but I feel it looks too much like a glorified TT.

[spen-123]

yeah i agree just wait till the v10 r8 comes out but the price are silly.or m3 csl suppose to be awsome 460 bhp????? failing that get a 996 gt2 and scare yourself to death......

[Wanta996Gotta]

Problem the M3 has no matter how quick it is is that it looks more like a standard 320 coupe with bling alloys. Its also not had very good write-ups with it being compared to a Porsche Cayman rather than the 911 which you would think is its main rival. The R8 does not have the dual clutch system yet so the BMW's i would imagine is far superior.

[Not Ideal]

espresso said:

Come on, let's be realistic.
I've had a fair few M cars and am quite fond of them, but would you really have an M3 rather than an R8?

Agree I love the M3 but an R8 is still an R8 - individual and id have one in a flash.

[dick_dastardly71]

Frankly, any write up that suggests a front engined, 420hp V8, four seat M3 is mainly up against a mid-engined, 2 seater sports car like the cayman isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Chalk and cheese. I'd take more notice of the views of current or former owners of the m3.

Edited by dick_dastardly71 on Tuesday 7th October 15:45

[Schermerhorn]

Gotta admit, these Audis are very understated. I saw an R8 not too long ago and had to double glance as I thought it was a TT. Same goes for the RS4, saw it in black last week and thought it was just another 1.9 TDI A4 with 19" S-line wheels.

That said, everytime I see an M3 (E92) I double check to see if it's not some 320d coupe either.

[baz1985]

Simple....even if I had the cash I'd have a E92 M3 in silver.....get rid of the model inscription on the rear boot lid- get rid of the wing vent decals and colour code, put on some 18" BBS RG-R.....

Edited by baz1985 on Tuesday 7th October 19:06

[Zod]

Wanta996Gotta said:

Problem the M3 has no matter how quick it is is that it looks more like a standard 320 coupe with bling alloys. Its also not had very good write-ups with it being compared to a Porsche Cayman rather than the 911 which you would think is its main rival. The R8 does not have the dual clutch system yet so the BMW's i would imagine is far superior.

I'd rather have the R8, but I'd take the M3 over a Cayman every time.

[foz01]

Schermerhorn said:

Gotta admit, these Audis are very understated. I saw an R8 not too long ago and had to double glance as I thought it was a TT. Same goes for the RS4, saw it in black last week and thought it was just another 1.9 TDI A4 with 19" S-line wheels.

That said, everytime I see an M3 (E92) I double check to see if it's not some 320d coupe either.

Well you clearly dont know much about cars..

[Huliganov]

foz01 said:

Schermerhorn said:

Gotta admit, these Audis are very understated. I saw an R8 not too long ago and had to double glance as I thought it was a TT. Same goes for the RS4, saw it in black last week and thought it was just another 1.9 TDI A4 with 19" S-line wheels.

That said, everytime I see an M3 (E92) I double check to see if it's not some 320d coupe either.

Well you clearly dont know much about cars..

It's not about not knowing cars (I bet I know more than you having worked in the trade for a number of years). The point is that the designs are hardly ground breaking especially the RS4 and the M3.

I agree with Schermerhorn, sometimes you could confuse the RS4 with a lesser S-line A4 (afterall many of them have the same wheels etc). The M3 could just be a 335d

Edited by Huliganov on Wednesday 8th October 09:08

[Rags]

baz1985 said:

Simple....even if I had the cash I'd have a E92 M3 in silver.....get rid of the model inscription on the rear boot lid- get rid of the wing vent decals and colour code, put on some 18" BBS RG-R.....

Edited by baz1985 on Tuesday 7th October 19:06

So then people would think your car is a badly modified 3 series - Great plan!

[jamal]

I am lucky enough to have both, both are great cars, in a straight line very similar but that is were it ends, the R8 is so much more of an event, the feel the handling the looks IMO.
I have an r tronic R8 & a DCT M3 the DCT has moved the game on but
for some reason the r tronic suits the R8 and is more fun in that package.

But one did cost £40k more than the other.

Jamal

[gizlaroc]

espresso said:

Come on, let's be realistic.
I've had a fair few M cars and am quite fond of them, but would you really have an M3 rather than an R8?

I would.

I think the R8 is the best Audi ever made, but I have just gone off Audi altogether, had so many that frustrate me I have started to dislike them all for some reason.

No struck on the R8 looks either, always think or a Smart coupe when I see one.

But it is different and for that Audi have to be applauded.

[DirtyHarry88]

calum_ek said:

http://www.fastestlaps.com/index.php?page_id=compa...

R8's only slightly quicker, so.. maybe, seing as they cost a fair whack more?

Despite that saying 'Audi R8 is noticeably faster.'?

Edit: Well for real world driving not really I suppose.

I'd still have an R8 every time.

Edited by DirtyHarry88 on Wednesday 8th October 14:51

[baz1985]

Rags said:

baz1985 said:

Simple....even if I had the cash I'd have a E92 M3 in silver.....get rid of the model inscription on the rear boot lid- get rid of the wing vent decals and colour code, put on some 18" BBS RG-R.....

Edited by baz1985 on Tuesday 7th October 19:06

So then people would think your car is a badly modified 3 series - Great plan!

No they'll just think it's another 320d; thats what I'd want....

[squeezebm]

baz1985 said:

Rags said:

baz1985 said:

Simple....even if I had the cash I'd have a E92 M3 in silver.....get rid of the model inscription on the rear boot lid- get rid of the wing vent decals and colour code, put on some 18" BBS RG-R.....

Edited by baz1985 on Tuesday 7th October 19:06

So then people would think your car is a badly modified 3 series - Great plan!

No they'll just think it's another 320d; thats what I'd want....

[taffyracer]

baz1985 said:

Rags said:

baz1985 said:

Simple....even if I had the cash I'd have a E92 M3 in silver.....get rid of the model inscription on the rear boot lid- get rid of the wing vent decals and colour code, put on some 18" BBS RG-R.....

Edited by baz1985 on Tuesday 7th October 19:06

So then people would think your car is a badly modified 3 series - Great plan!

No they'll just think it's another 320d; thats what I'd want....

you'd also have to change the bonnet, bumpers, exhaust, roof, front wings, rear wings........mate your a lunatic, would be easier to just not buy one!