R8 V10 gated vs Cayman GTS 4.0 6MT

spazzyfry123 · 02-03-2021, 07:30 PM

R8 V10 with the gate no doubt. That's going to be a sought after ride going forward and already is today. If you get bored, you'll come out flush.

I just find a hard time growing bored with that. Not going to find many out there (with two or three pedals), cool factor is high, gated manual is ultra cool, and a V10 noise behind will never grow old.

I say go with what will make you happier, and I certainly cannot see you losing money when (if) you do. Good experience with a high probability you get to own it for "free."

damnitBobby · 02-03-2021, 08:23 PM

All I’m gonna say is drive the Cayman GTS. I drove a Cayman S and the gearing was a legitimate issue for me. You cannot get past second gear without going way over the speed limit. I’m in no way taking anything away from the Cayman because it is a glorious drivers car, but take it for a spin for sure.

I’m with the person that said get a GT3 manual. That’s my next goal.

c1pher · 02-03-2021, 11:29 PM

You and I tend to disagree on car stuff. I do have a Spyder on order. I always consider the R8, while nice, a poor substitute for its Lamborghini cousin. Audis are very nice overall and I think it’s great Audi even attempted something like the R8. Me personally, there’d be no way I’d buy an R8 without a very good warranty or CPO, but then you’re talking automatic transmission and into the low $100k range which is probably what a 718 4.0 GTS or Spyder will cost once you put options on it like a steering wheel lol.

Maybe you should consider a 911 or 911s? You can probably pick up a CPO one in a similar price range. You can get a base 911 depending on options of course and dealer discount.

c1pher · 02-03-2021, 11:31 PM

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Why not get a GT4 - should be more exciting to drive and looks much better.

Audi R8 V10 are really hard to find in manual especially in a spec that you like and for the right price.

Also remember for daily driving - the turbo M2 you have is probably more exciting to drive than NA Cayman.

Have you considered 991.2 911?

Absolutely love my 991.2 Targa 4 GTS.

baege · 02-04-2021, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by damnitBobby

All I’m gonna say is drive the Cayman GTS. I drove a Cayman S and the gearing was a legitimate issue for me. You cannot get past second gear without going way over the speed limit. I’m in no way taking anything away from the Cayman because it is a glorious drivers car, but take it for a spin for sure.

I’m with the person that said get a GT3 manual. That’s my next goal.

I had 2 981 caymans in the past and the long gearing, while not ideal didn't phase me all that much

GT3 manual is beyond my budget, but 991.2 touring would be my choice if I had the funds

baege · 02-04-2021, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

You and I tend to disagree on car stuff. I do have a Spyder on order. I always consider the R8, while nice, a poor substitute for its Lamborghini cousin. Audis are very nice overall and I think it’s great Audi even attempted something like the R8. Me personally, there’d be no way I’d buy an R8 without a very good warranty or CPO, but then you’re talking automatic transmission and into the low $100k range which is probably what a 718 4.0 GTS or Spyder will cost once you put options on it like a steering wheel lol.

Maybe you should consider a 911 or 911s? You can probably pick up a CPO one in a similar price range. You can get a base 911 depending on options of course and dealer discount.

I need normal aspiration back in my life and the normally aspirated 911's are getting older so it puts me back in the 2 car category and I would take a r8 v10 6mt over a 991.1

c1pher · 02-04-2021, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by baege

I need normal aspiration back in my life and the normally aspirated 911's are getting older so it puts me back in the 2 car category and I would take a r8 v10 6mt over a 991.1

Right, again we agree to disagree. But maybe one day you’ll agree with me and actually be happy with your car selection lol.

_X · 02-04-2021, 08:34 AM

If you have big feet the R8 is not going to be very pleasant to drive. The dead pedal interferes with the clutch.

I recently drove an R8 V8 model and the M3 was more enjoyable. Steering feel and overall responsiveness was better. The dead pedal/clutch was the definite deal breaker for me.

jlstyle · 02-04-2021, 08:52 AM

GT4 for me. My S7 is aging and showing definite signs of maintenance issues.

Matt 335is · 02-08-2021, 11:27 AM

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4play · 02-15-2021, 12:21 PM

I would rather a lower spec GT4/Spyder than a GTS 4.0. Pricing is basically the same if you don't go crazy with options.

R8 V10 is a very different car than a 718 GTS/GT4. Heavier, less agile, faster in a straight line, and not under warranty. It is mid engine but feels more of a GT than a true sports car.

I don't think you can go wrong either way. Both are very special cars, just different.

baege · 02-15-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 4play

I would rather a lower spec GT4/Spyder than a GTS 4.0. Pricing is basically the same if you don't go crazy with options.

R8 V10 is a very different car than a 718 GTS/GT4. Heavier, less agile, faster in a straight line, and not under warranty. It is mid engine but feels more of a GT than a true sports car.

I don't think you can go wrong either way. Both are very special cars, just different.

I am leaning more and more towards the r8 v10, mainly because I think that v10 is such a unique and compelling engine and unlike anything I've driven before...

Having a sports car with such an amazing naturally aspirated engine will be the pinnacle of my automotive journey, it's realistically the most exotic car I will ever have so I should go for it

Redd · 02-15-2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by baege

I am leaning more and more towards the r8 v10, mainly because I think that v10 is such a unique and compelling engine and unlike anything I've driven before...

Having a sports car with such an amazing naturally aspirated engine will be the pinnacle of my automotive journey, it's realistically the most exotic car I will ever have so I should go for it

Agree. There will be another better, faster GT4/GT3/GT2. There will never be another R8 V10 NA. If you want it more raw, get the R8 GT.

JayEmm has been doing R8 videos all month. Worth a watch.

Moflow · 02-16-2021, 06:13 PM

I think its gotta be the R8.

Since a manual is such a priority for you, i'd offer the following:

I'm slightly annoyed at the auto-rev matching in the M2 comp, enough that I drive it with no stability control on a large percentage of the time just to turn off the rev-matching. That's a relatively small problem, the Cayman's gearing issue is not a small one. It's an engine that should be run at high RPM's in a car with barely any ability to get to those higher RPM's in any reasonable gear (without breaking the law.) I don't know about you, but this would bother the hell out of me any time I drove it.

If you're just gonna say "Fuck it" and take the speeding tickets, maaaybe I can see the Cayman. But honestly, just go with the R8, it's one of the more unique shifting experiences out there and honestly, how many M/T AWD cars are there left? That's a configuration that'll likely die out in the next few years.

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damnitBobby Major 1003 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	All I’m gonna say is drive the Cayman GTS. I drove a Cayman S and the gearing was a legitimate issue for me. You cannot get past second gear without going way over the speed limit. I’m in no way taking anything away from the Cayman because it is a glorious drivers car, but take it for a spin for sure. I’m with the person that said get a GT3 manual. That’s my next goal.
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_X Private First Class 128 Rep 126 Posts Drives: Silverstone Red Int. M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (1)	If you have big feet the R8 is not going to be very pleasant to drive. The dead pedal interferes with the clutch. I recently drove an R8 V8 model and the M3 was more enjoyable. Steering feel and overall responsiveness was better. The dead pedal/clutch was the definite deal breaker for me.
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4play First Lieutenant 418 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 GTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I would rather a lower spec GT4/Spyder than a GTS 4.0. Pricing is basically the same if you don't go crazy with options. R8 V10 is a very different car than a 718 GTS/GT4. Heavier, less agile, faster in a straight line, and not under warranty. It is mid engine but feels more of a GT than a true sports car. I don't think you can go wrong either way. Both are very special cars, just different.
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Moflow Lieutenant Colonel 2506 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6MT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I think its gotta be the R8. Since a manual is such a priority for you, i'd offer the following: I'm slightly annoyed at the auto-rev matching in the M2 comp, enough that I drive it with no stability control on a large percentage of the time just to turn off the rev-matching. That's a relatively small problem, the Cayman's gearing issue is not a small one. It's an engine that should be run at high RPM's in a car with barely any ability to get to those higher RPM's in any reasonable gear (without breaking the law.) I don't know about you, but this would bother the hell out of me any time I drove it. If you're just gonna say "Fuck it" and take the speeding tickets, maaaybe I can see the Cayman. But honestly, just go with the R8, it's one of the more unique shifting experiences out there and honestly, how many M/T AWD cars are there left? That's a configuration that'll likely die out in the next few years.
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