2014 991.1 Turbo S or 2014 R8 V10

[M3PGH]

Turbo S is a better car than the R8
PDK is an awesome transmission as compared to the DSG with old R8 . The new R8 " 2017 " has a great transmission but you are talking 180 Plus cost wise
Turbo S brakes are better
Turbo S handling is much better
R8 has more exotic look
R8 will attract more attention than Turbo S
also a side note according to my dealer M5 is coming this fall , they are not waiting like F10

[HustlerX5]

Originally Posted by soooma

Audi R8 V10 is more exotic like car a blunt tool though
Porsche Turbo S is a surgeon's sharpest scalpel

Can't go wrong,
If it were my I would get the R8

Thx

Agreed, R8 is far better looking and exotic car IMHO. Porsche is a performer, not as much of a looker (though I like the look of the newer 911's). But if performance is all we're worried about a lot of people on this forum would pick a GTR over M6, possibly M5. Then again I'm biased I own a manual R8 V10 :P I can tell you it's an amazing car, manuals go for a little more coin since they don't make them anymore and they're all a blast to drive with just a decent exhaust. A sound you will never even get close to with the Porsche. What I love about the platform also is once you get bored you can throw some twin turbos on there which is what I did, then you have a 900hp car that's a looker But hey to each his own you can't go wrong with either choice anyway, good luck!

[Ex_Stig]

Just to throw in another option, what about the Ferrari California? It is a perfect blend of the R8 and 911 Turbo S.

[hirkaismyname]

Originally Posted by HustlerX5

...once you get bored you can throw some twin turbos on there which is what I did, then you have a 900hp car that's a looker But hey to each his own you can't go wrong with either choice anyway, good luck!

Can you give us some pricing guidance on what a good deal may be in the current market for a manual?...my search has been coming up to be around ~110K with anywhere between 14K-44K miles on the car. And they're mostly '12's, with the 14-15's MY's 10% higher from there.

oh...900HP?! Splooooog

[MpowerMike]

Turbo S

[SapphireM5]

Porsche Turbo S or GT3

[Mr_M5Guy]

Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Just to throw in another option, what about the Ferrari California? It is a perfect blend of the R8 and 911 Turbo S.

J
Funny you mentioned that, it was on my list. But I think it lacks in the performance that I am looking for.

[boots]

My crew member has a 2015 tts. I rode w him on one of my country runs. I'm so impressed I would gladly trade up to that one. Those carbon brakes stop at the last second then peddle down in the curve flat out and the car just pulls and pulls. I couldn't never match his car in the curves or braking. I know my car is bigger and heavier. Mines also faster on roll racing. but not from s dig. Porsche has my vote

[Ex_Stig]

Originally Posted by Mr_M5Guy

J
Funny you mentioned that, it was on my list. But I think it lacks in the performance that I am looking for.

You should go test drive one. The new ones put out over 560bhp.

[HustlerX5]

Originally Posted by hirkaismyname

Can you give us some pricing guidance on what a good deal may be in the current market for a manual?...my search has been coming up to be around ~110K with anywhere between 14K-44K miles on the car. And they're mostly '12's, with the 14-15's MY's 10% higher from there.

oh...900HP?! Splooooog

I think you can get one a hair under 100k if you really keep an eye open for them, i go online here and there just for shits and giggles and I've seen a few around 96-98k on sites like cars.com, mostly 11-12's. MY 14-15 have the facelift headlamps, tails, and slightly updated bumpers which you can upgrade an older model to but it's pretty expensive. Also the 6 speeds there's no difference between the facelift and non-facelift, the 14-15's auto upgraded to S-tropic which is closer to our DCT's, the older ones had R-tronic which isn't all that great of a tranny stock but you can software tune and etc at a relatively good price, some members swear by them once they're tuned up.

You can also find some pretty nice member cars for sale on R8talk but they tend to ask a little more like 110+ From what I've seen. I found my car almost two years ago (2011 V10 6-speed) at a ford dealership in Huntington Beach for a little over 100k, awesome experience so far.

[hirkaismyname]

Originally Posted by HustlerX5

I think you can get one a hair under 100k if you really keep an eye open for them, i go online here and there just for shits and giggles and I've seen a few around 96-98k on sites like cars.com, mostly 11-12's. MY 14-15 have the facelift headlamps, tails, and slightly updated bumpers which you can upgrade an older model to but it's pretty expensive. Also the 6 speeds there's no difference between the facelift and non-facelift, the 14-15's auto upgraded to S-tropic which is closer to our DCT's, the older ones had R-tronic which isn't all that great of a tranny stock but you can software tune and etc at a relatively good price, some members swear by them once they're tuned up.

You can also find some pretty nice member cars for sale on R8talk but they tend to ask a little more like 110+ From what I've seen. I found my car almost two years ago (2011 V10 6-speed) at a ford dealership in Huntington Beach for a little over 100k, awesome experience so far.

Awesome! Thank you for this helpful feedback. The search continues. And I'm pretty sure I want to get a 6MT, although the s-tronic (close to DCT) comes in at a close 2nd. Did you get a s-tronic? or 6MT?

Any other sources r8's besides cars.com? I've been hunting:

carvana
cars.com
autotrader
cargurus

[Mr_M5Guy]

Looks like most are leaning towards the Turbo S.

[AntDX316]

Originally Posted by M3PGH

Turbo S is a better car than the R8
PDK is an awesome transmission as compared to the DSG with old R8 . The new R8 " 2017 " has a great transmission but you are talking 180 Plus cost wise
Turbo S brakes are better
Turbo S handling is much better
R8 has more exotic look
R8 will attract more attention than Turbo S
also a side note according to my dealer M5 is coming this fall , they are not waiting like F10

I kind of got turned off from the R8 when people say it's for people who can't afford the Hurracan.

[nabizzy]

Ive had both

If you care about going fast the turbo S will be the one
it is faster in every aspect, unless you turbo the R8, which is a 20K+ endeavor at minimum

The R8 feels more special, and sounds a lot better, the NA power is very nice, and driving the car feels more like an occasion

If you intend to daily drive the car I would say Porsche hands down

The R8 attracts too much attention IMO to be a daily driver

Both are wonderful cars, and both are made to be daily drivable, however, the porsche is a bit more comfortable to sit in and drive, has cooled seats, and the burmester in the porsche is miles better than the B&O in the R8


That being said, I went from DCT R8 V10, to 991 turbo S, to R8 GT, because I missed the feeling of occasion and the sound. Going fast does not matter to me much, my friend's M6 with DME tune and downpipes was just as fast as my 991 TTS with custom tune, full exhaust and IPD plenum/Y pipe and BMC filters


You will love both, but it just depends on the usage and what you value in a car

[k3silk]

Turbo S

[allmotor_2000]

991 hands down - just picked up one!

[Warrior75]

Originally Posted by AntDX316

I kind of got turned off from the R8 when people say it's for people who can't afford the Hurracan.

That's what people say that can't afford the R8 to make themselves feel better. R8 is a beautiful car, and people that say that are really foolish.

[ur20v]

Originally Posted by allmotor_2000

991 hands down - just picked up one!

Awesome Allmotor.... PLEASE post a link to your tuning posts on what ever forum!

[allmotor_2000]

Originally Posted by ur20v

Awesome Allmotor.... PLEASE post a link to your tuning posts on what ever forum!

😂 may not mod it much.... planning to build the other M5.

Although exhaust is on its way!

[2016-M5]

Originally Posted by LA-M55

Yessss! The expert in the car business! Lmao. The clueless know it all! The Kid seriously needs to get a life. Trevorm3 go back with your amg buds I don't think anyone on this forum would miss you and your unknowledgable pathetic opinions on just about everything.

bit harsh, more love less hate

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by AntDX316

I kind of got turned off from the R8 when people say it's for people who can't afford the Hurracan.

people's opinions matter too much to you.

[evanescent03]

if you want to fly under the radar, the 911; if you want to be seen and make some noise, the R8. Both are extremely fast and wonderful machines. both have interiors that share a lot with their little siblings. The R8 seems to be less precise on track, but for most people they won't push them hard enough to notice this or track them.

when I eventually come to this dilemma i'll for sure be test driving both to see which speaks to me more because it's definitely a win-win situation and will come down 1000% to your preference. it may come down to cup-holder ergonomics and frunk space layout in the end

photos when you figure it out!