Cayman GT4 or Audi R8 V10 (1st gen) -- give me your opinions

CNL · 09-30-2016, 11:33 PM

Looking to pick up either a GT4 or R8 V10 (1st gen, pre-2014, R-Tronic). Both are about the same price (low 100k range).

I know they're quite different cars and I'm very familiar with both cars, and yes ultimately it's my decision, but always nice to get some fresh and different perspectives from my fellow members here.

I don't really track (once in a very blue moon), but do like to hit up canyon roads often. Neither car will be used for daily driving, only weekend pleasure type car.

Thanks!

Rafal · 10-01-2016, 01:38 AM

Screw the GT4 hype. R8 V10 all day.

Nkc · 10-01-2016, 01:58 AM

GT4.

JsL · 10-01-2016, 02:28 AM

The NA V10 would put a bigger smile on my face.

Robin_NL · 10-01-2016, 05:29 AM

GT4...rwd mid engine, agile little bastard, limited edition, a true sportscar to me!

Cheers
Robin

chillindrdude · 10-01-2016, 06:24 AM

GT4. very exploitable on the street.

manual.

a better canyon carver imho.

R8 if you want 'flash'

my budget was about the same, i considered the R8 and Gallardo. came down to a low mileage GT4 versus a "high" mileage 997.2 GT3.

i choose the GT3.

2016-09-29_02-54-28 by Neil Lee, on Flickr

F80Dreamer · 10-01-2016, 06:29 AM

GT4 all day, everyday...better driving dynamics, better resale, better reliability.

BEM-S4 · 10-01-2016, 08:50 AM

I've driven both extensively. For what you describe wanting to do, agree with others on GT4.

FriskyDingo · 10-01-2016, 01:00 PM

As much as I love Porsche, I think for something other than a regularly-used-on-track toy, I'd have to go with the R8. That V10 is epic.

lennyf · 10-01-2016, 01:02 PM

GT4
"It's a Porsche !"

HXS · 10-01-2016, 01:25 PM

If I were to go for an R8, I would get either manual or S-tronic transmission, not the R-tronic.

So given your two choices above, I'd for the GT4.

991GT3 · 10-01-2016, 02:34 PM

GT4 is overhyped but nice. If it were me I'd look for a cerified Carrera S.

austexbmw · 10-01-2016, 02:53 PM

Some eye candy for your consideration:

mike@Vossen · 10-01-2016, 03:13 PM

I've spent quite a bit of time in GT4's.. one on the west coast and our Vossen GT4... I find it to be one of the most soulful and wonderful cars ever. It's just "right". It's also not too cramped and has tons of cargo room for such a small car. The manual is magical.. the sound... yes it's not overpowering but that's part of what's so delightful.. you can really exploit the cars talents and yours.

You can see pics here of the Vossen GT4.

http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/...s.aspx?id=3068

The #itswhitenoise GT4 had more options.. the carbon bucket seats are amazing but if you have wide hips like myself.. it can be tight on road trips...
http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/...s.aspx?id=2094

robbys3m3 · 10-01-2016, 03:19 PM

I've only driven a gt4 briefly and was awesome, but I absolutely love our gen 1 v10 r8

ShocknAwe · 10-01-2016, 07:57 PM

Absolutely love the V10 R8. That engine is positively savagely erotic. Yes. Erotic. Ultimately, it comes down to which one you can't stop talking about after driving.

Be honest with yourself.

///M Ryder · 10-01-2016, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 991GT3

GT4 is overhyped but nice.

Explain

............Phil

1MOREMOD · 10-01-2016, 10:12 PM

Gt4

b0bab0i · 10-02-2016, 03:07 AM

R8 V10 but with the 6MT. Last Manual gated shifter.

TSM330i · 10-02-2016, 09:51 AM

I think the R8 will be the more "exotic" choice, but not the best "drivers" car for sure.

The R8 will be the eye candy and I'm sure it's going to get more attention than the GT4. Personally, I've seen quite a few GT4's on the road. I believe I've seen only three or four R8's over the years, so it seems to be a more rare occurrence to see an R8 as well.

As others have said, a V10 with a manual would be fantastic. It won't lose value as quickly either since they're not making a manual R8 anymore.

TXSTYLE · 10-02-2016, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafal

Screw the GT4 hype. R8 V10 all day.

This all day every damn day! Are you kidding me???

R N M · 10-02-2016, 06:34 PM

Never driven the GT4.

I drove the R8 v10 recently up Bear Mountain in NY and the car is magical imo. It handles incredibly, sounds amazing, and the ride is very good.
This particular one had about 22k miles on it and it felt extremely solid. The AWD gives you amazing confidence, steering was direct and very heavy (BMW like), and the V10 behind you just make beautiful noise.

Its definitely on my list of cars to get in next 5years as prices go down a bit and I have more $$$ saved up.
Im a huge fan of the looks of 1st gen R8 ever since it came out, the new one is not my cup of tea.

09-30-2016, 11:33 PM	#1
CNL Lieutenant 11 Rep 429 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: O.C. iTrader: (0)	Cayman GT4 or Audi R8 V10 (1st gen) -- give me your opinions Looking to pick up either a GT4 or R8 V10 (1st gen, pre-2014, R-Tronic). Both are about the same price (low 100k range). I know they're quite different cars and I'm very familiar with both cars, and yes ultimately it's my decision, but always nice to get some fresh and different perspectives from my fellow members here. I don't really track (once in a very blue moon), but do like to hit up canyon roads often. Neither car will be used for daily driving, only weekend pleasure type car. Thanks!
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JsL Major 448 Rep 1,263 Posts Drives: 2011 AW M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	The NA V10 would put a bigger smile on my face.
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8716 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	GT4...rwd mid engine, agile little bastard, limited edition, a true sportscar to me! Cheers Robin
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chillindrdude Lieutenant Colonel 1161 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: anything with 4 wheels Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	GT4. very exploitable on the street. manual. a better canyon carver imho. R8 if you want 'flash' my budget was about the same, i considered the R8 and Gallardo. came down to a low mileage GT4 versus a "high" mileage 997.2 GT3. i choose the GT3. 2016-09-29_02-54-28 by Neil Lee, on Flickr __________________ My Trackable Street Car 2016 BMW M4 GTS
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F80Dreamer Major 897 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Canadian living in Texas iTrader: (0)	GT4 all day, everyday...better driving dynamics, better resale, better reliability.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	I've driven both extensively. For what you describe wanting to do, agree with others on GT4. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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FriskyDingo Rather Ambivalent 380 Rep 755 Posts Drives: Spiritedly Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Trapped In My Mind iTrader: (0)	As much as I love Porsche, I think for something other than a regularly-used-on-track toy, I'd have to go with the R8. That V10 is epic.
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HXS Licensed Drug Dealer 742 Rep 2,269 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	If I were to go for an R8, I would get either manual or S-tronic transmission, not the R-tronic. So given your two choices above, I'd for the GT4.
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991GT3 Captain 92 Rep 885 Posts Drives: Ford Raptor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Dakota iTrader: (0)	GT4 is overhyped but nice. If it were me I'd look for a cerified Carrera S.
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mike@Vossen 309 Rep 896 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami \| Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I've spent quite a bit of time in GT4's.. one on the west coast and our Vossen GT4... I find it to be one of the most soulful and wonderful cars ever. It's just "right". It's also not too cramped and has tons of cargo room for such a small car. The manual is magical.. the sound... yes it's not overpowering but that's part of what's so delightful.. you can really exploit the cars talents and yours. You can see pics here of the Vossen GT4. http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/...s.aspx?id=3068 The #itswhitenoise GT4 had more options.. the carbon bucket seats are amazing but if you have wide hips like myself.. it can be tight on road trips... http://www.vossenwheels.com/gallery/...s.aspx?id=2094
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robbys3m3 Lieutenant Colonel 1941 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: M3's Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	I've only driven a gt4 briefly and was awesome, but I absolutely love our gen 1 v10 r8
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3231 Rep 7,892 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	Absolutely love the V10 R8. That engine is positively savagely erotic. Yes. Erotic. Ultimately, it comes down to which one you can't stop talking about after driving. Be honest with yourself. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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b0bab0i Major 24 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: 03 TiAG z4 3.0i w/ hardtop Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	R8 V10 but with the 6MT. Last Manual gated shifter.
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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 877 Rep 3,699 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	I think the R8 will be the more "exotic" choice, but not the best "drivers" car for sure. The R8 will be the eye candy and I'm sure it's going to get more attention than the GT4. Personally, I've seen quite a few GT4's on the road. I believe I've seen only three or four R8's over the years, so it seems to be a more rare occurrence to see an R8 as well. As others have said, a V10 with a manual would be fantastic. It won't lose value as quickly either since they're not making a manual R8 anymore. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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R N M Colonel 3633 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Never driven the GT4. I drove the R8 v10 recently up Bear Mountain in NY and the car is magical imo. It handles incredibly, sounds amazing, and the ride is very good. This particular one had about 22k miles on it and it felt extremely solid. The AWD gives you amazing confidence, steering was direct and very heavy (BMW like), and the V10 behind you just make beautiful noise. Its definitely on my list of cars to get in next 5years as prices go down a bit and I have more $$$ saved up. Im a huge fan of the looks of 1st gen R8 ever since it came out, the new one is not my cup of tea.
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