R-8 V-10 or 911 Turbo S

[topshot]

Looking for my next car purchase, need help to decide, my first thought was a R8, but just saw a 911 Turbo S and like both... any thoughts

thanks

[LAT]

I went from a 550 ps tuned by RS Tuning 997 Turbo to a tuned R8 V10 and say unequivocally that the Audi is a finer ride for a street car.

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[isv]

Might be a bit biased having bought a V10 recently but had also tested the turbo s pdk prior to that.

While the turbo s is almost certainly the quicker car, in all other respects I thought the R8 was a good deal better and one felt rather more plugged into the driving experience in the R8. The turbo S is phenomenally quick when putting your foot down though I have to admit although you tend to notice that more from the ground flying past you with increasing speed than much more of a sensation of speed. As with all such cars, would suggest test driving both before you come to a decision.

[club411]

Performance = 911 Turbo S

Looks and holding it's value and overall WOW factor R8 by a long shot. Most people can't tell a Boxster from a 911 turbo s.

[ajag]

I didn't have a TT but I came from a 997 GT2 to the R8. GT2 was faster and better on the track, but for my purposes...daily driveable supercar w/ phemomenal looks, there is no current competition for the R8 5.2 in a similar price range. Drive them back to back if you can.

[ignomini]

Not sure the R8 would hold value better than a 911. I've had a couple Porsches and did very well on resale. As others have said, you need to drive both before making a decision.

[KfabR8]

Please, as this response is not meant to offend in any shape or form (and I'm feeling a bit ornery this fine evening), but I always get a kick out of someone that comes to this, an R8 site, and then asks "Should I get a ______ (Porsche, Ferrari, Aston, Yugo) or an R8?"

R8 all the way!!!

Actually, the responses are always good and many of the people here have a lot of experience with said rides (well, maybe not that Yugo...), so it is a good place for such a question. It just tickles me when it happens.

Welcome to the site and hopefully the correct automobile in your garage soon (aka the R8).

[Dimitri]

im looking to buy a 2011 v10 spyder and i have a super price on a new car ..but concern of resale value in 3 years when i want to move on.

[MK Porsche]

Hi Topshot, I currently own a V10 R8 and a 997 911 turbo (non S)-both 6MT. I personally prefer the R8...looks better, more fun to drive, and sounds way better. The turbo S is definitely faster but the 911 turbo looks pretty much identical from MY 2007 to 2012. Its looks a little dated to me...the positive can also be a negative though as the R8 draws exponentially more attention. Also I would never get a turbo S as they are only available in PDK, I'm a manual fan and find the PDK boring. Might I suggest you get the R8 now and wait to see if the 991 911 turbo is significantly better. Both great cars, hope you make the right choice for yourself.

[topshot]

thanks for the replies, keep them coming... do agree that the 911 might out perform it,,, but I won't be racing it anyway... already have a ZR1 and a SL just think I would like the sound and ride of the R8 to add to the garage. Really kind of want a R8 GT......

thanks