R8 V8 vs RS5

**zhclvn** · 10-25-2015 12:32 AM

Just a general question: WOULD YOU TRADE YOUR RS5 FOR A V8 R8?

2013 RS5 for a 2012 R8 V8.

Of course you would have to put cash on top of the RS5 but would guys/gals in this forum do it?

**PEM** · 10-25-2015 01:12 AM

I'd do it. Though the F-type r awd would be a nice option as well

**dapper993** · 10-25-2015 03:36 AM

I'd say it would depend on how you use your car. My RS5 is my daily driver granted I average 400 mi a month. I would prefer a RS5 over R8 for daily as it is just more functional.

If it's a weekend/ occasional track car I would go for the R8.

If it's a unique thing I have seen a lot more R8s then RS5s in my area.

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**wildtouch83** · 10-25-2015 07:28 AM

I'm probably the odd man out here, but, I wouldn't. The RS5 is a bit more exclusive to me the the V8 R8. I would, however, upgrade to a V10 R8 from my RS5.

**bknewtype** · 10-25-2015 07:47 AM

hell to the effin yes if you have the means to.

just buy a daily on the side should you need backseats/trunk space. like a camry :D

**4RingRook** · 10-25-2015 08:27 AM

Yes.

**Beast** · 10-25-2015 08:41 AM

No if you need a Daily, R8 is behind on tech, A5 seats, less HP etc.... but if if you want supercar looks go for it. It's a win/win imo

Unless V10 :P

**namvar** · 10-25-2015 09:55 AM

I drove an R8 a few weeks ago and my Audi dealer GM asked me what I thought. He was surprised and also happy to hear that I bought the right car for me, the RS5. Drive the R8 for more than just 5 minutes and then decide if you would be okay with it being your daily driver. If you are getting a new R8 I would wait until the 2016s are available although you can probably get a very good deal on the 2015 model. My dealer has had 3 sitting on his lot for months.

**dazed1** · 10-25-2015 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Beast

No if you need a Daily, R8 is behind on tech, A5 seats, less HP etc.... but if if you want supercar looks go for it. It's a win/win imo

Unless V10 :P

But then almost if not more, 1000lbs less in weight. Perfect balance. If its not your only car, then its a damn good a car with no comparison.

**AirmattRS5** · 10-25-2015 01:38 PM

Not a chance. You're talking about a car with a decade old technology, the same technology and interior as my old TT...which was the main reason why I traded up for the RS in the first place. I wouldn't even trade it straight up, let alone with cash on top.

**Hatchman** · 10-25-2015 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by bknewtype

hell to the effin yes :D

Times Two, Shipmate.

**theedge111** · 10-25-2015 02:02 PM

Lol all A5 / S5 guys saying yes...rs5 guys saying no!

**ENV²** · 10-25-2015 02:24 PM

R8 V10 with gated 6spd or bust

**NoMojo31** · 10-25-2015 02:49 PM

Depending on the particular R8, I would have.

**shonseb** · 10-25-2015 03:20 PM

If V10 then maybe, if V8 then no. My friend owned an R8 and couldn't drive anywhere without drawing attention. I like the fact the RS is a special car but nobody would know that unless they knew what they were looking at. It doesn't stand out, and yet it does at the same time. Not the same in an R8. Don't get me wrong, I would love to own one for pure performance. A V10 or Supercharged V8 would be amazing. But for all around, the RS5 does that for me.

**jpenneck** · 10-25-2015 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by dazed1

But then almost if not more, 1000lbs less in weight. Perfect balance. If its not your only car, then its a damn good a car with no comparison.

I think the R8 V8 weighs about ~3,600lb and the RS5 ~4,000.

**superswiss** · 10-25-2015 03:28 PM

No, not for a V8 and not for a current gen V10, either. For a 2016 V10 or V10 Plus, maybe, but I would greatly miss the GT aspect of the RS5.

**chrissurfr** · 10-25-2015 03:34 PM

v8 hell no. v10 yes. the rs5 on more unique.

**LINDW4LL** · 10-25-2015 04:29 PM

I'd wait (if necessary) and get a V10 R8, ideally. The V8 would be a hard choice when compared to the RS5.

BUT, if you won't mind the additional attention, don't need rear seats, and most importantly- want to take advantage of the R8's 6MT availability, I think a V8 R8 is a definite upgrade overall.

**ParadigmTony** · 10-25-2015 04:34 PM

I don't particularly love either because of the v8. I do respect that the RS is more rare, and in that regard should be the better investment. Numbers seem to say so as well. The v10 well yes please.

If I was in your shoes I would say Id be hard pressed to make a decision. The R8 is a head turner, the RS is more capable. But the fact you gotta put money on the glass too. NOPE. Keep the RS

**NoMojo31** · 10-25-2015 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by ParadigmTony

I don't particularly love either because of the v8. I do respect that the RS is more rare, and in that regard should be the better investment. Numbers seem to say so as well. The v10 well yes please.

If I was in your shoes I would say Id be hard pressed to make a decision. The R8 is a head turner, the RS is more capable. But the fact you gotta put money on the glass too. NOPE. Keep the RS

RS5 a better "investment?" Nope, it depreciates just like any other. $15k in year one and 5-10k/yr thereafter.

Buy want you like, drive it, then buy another. They are just toys.

**Beast** · 10-25-2015 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mojo31

RS5 a better "investment?" Nope, it depreciates just like any other. $15k in year one and 5-10k/yr thereafter.

Buy want you like, drive it, then buy another. They are just toys.

because #comfortseats.

**NoMojo31** · 10-25-2015 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Beast

because #comfortseats.

Nothing to do with seats. Ask Tyler. He got $5k less for his than I did. Same model year. Marginally different mileage.

If you think seats or options make a difference in value, you have a lot to learn.

**Beast** · 10-25-2015 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mojo31

Nothing to do with seats. Ask Tyler. He got $5k less for his than I did. Same model year. Marginally different mileage.

If you think seats or options make a difference in value, you have a lot to learn.

just a joke lol...

I sold my old A5 without Nav for 50K a year ago but had really low mileage, I know exactly how it works.

**doug97gxe** · 10-25-2015 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Beast

just a joke lol...

I sold my old A5 without Nav for 50K a year ago but had really low mileage, I know exactly how it works.

50k Canadian?

**doug97gxe** · 10-25-2015 06:24 PM

if i didn't have 2 kids i would take the R8... v8 or not

**Beast** · 10-25-2015 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by doug97gxe

50k Canadian?

a lil more than a year ago when it was at par.

**ParadigmTony** · 10-25-2015 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Mojo31

RS5 a better "investment?" Nope, it depreciates just like any other. $15k in year one and 5-10k/yr thereafter.

Buy want you like, drive it, then buy another. They are just toys.

I never called either of them wise. If that were the case we would be talking air cooled p-cars. I do suspect, maybe optimistically with the 16 R coming, and the terminal end for RS in the B9 it may hold a couple of extra coins soon. However time will tell that tale.

No car is an investment, but at the price point of RS/R owners, theres a bit to be considered.

**SuperMex** · 10-25-2015 07:54 PM

I would trade my RS5 but not for an R8

**Mops@Nemesis** · 10-25-2015 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by LINDW4LL

BUT, if you won't mind the additional attention, don't need rear seats, and most importantly- want to take advantage of the R8's 6MT availability, I think a V8 R8 is a definite upgrade overall.

Well said.

**NoMojo31** · 10-25-2015 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by SuperMex

I would trade my RS5 but not for an R8

Me too! There were lots of things I would have traded for.

**SuperMex** · 10-25-2015 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mojo31

Me too! There were lots of things I would have traded for.

Speaking of, kicked the rear end out today (with TC on!) no less. Did like 45 in a round about. ;)

**zhclvn** · 10-25-2015 11:07 PM

I went to go test drive one today and I must say it was cool driving an R8. It's very flashy and it gets attention which I like being a 21 year old. I love my RS5 (even though I only had it for 6 months) but my big concern was that it was a V8 and not a V10. I daily drive my RS5 and I am very comfortable with the drive select. The R8 did feel like my 3.2L MK2 TT.

I bought my RS5 at 56.5K with 29K miles and only options missing were the Black optic and adaptive cruise. (I have Ceramics Brakes)

Dealer said trade in was around 48.5K
R8 priced at 99.9K

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**diego_demarco** · 10-26-2015 05:30 AM

I think the r8 is beautiful! Is the rs5 paid off?

**namvar** · 10-26-2015 06:35 AM

It seems that you have the bug. Hard to shake it off. Good luck

**diego_demarco** · 10-26-2015 06:46 AM

The second you get the idea of switching cars it turns into a virus you can't get rid of lol just trade it in! If not you'll always wonder what if..

**SDS** · 10-26-2015 06:54 AM

I wouldn't trade, I'd just buy the R8. I'm shopping for an R8 now, but I'm keeping my S5.

**SDS** · 10-26-2015 06:56 AM

Look at the classifieds on R8talk.com. Single owner '08-'10 V8 R8's with low miles are selling in the mid $80k's right now

**teky929rr** · 10-26-2015 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by zhclvn

^^ Deal breaker right here with no gated 6MT for me personally.

@ 21 YO and you can afford this...... get it! When I was 21 I had my 240SX and I loved it and now at double your age and I can finally have my 'Eleanor', took a bit longer but I can still enjoy it.

**essfour** · 10-26-2015 07:32 AM

100 grand can get you in a pretty nice 2014 C4S... Actually, I have been looking at 2013's in the mid to high 80's.... Not as exotic looking as an R8 but if you're honest, it is the better car when compared to a used v8 R8 with the R-Tronic...

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