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znammzM6 · 05-10-2014, 06:53 PM

I went and test drove a lightly used 2010 R8 V10 with 5K miles on it and I have to said the car in person is very beautiful. the power is very usable, handling around corners is definitely better than the M5 and E63 4matic S AMG, the pull is more noticeable than in the M5 even though I feel the acceleration is about the same. Finally, the sound is intoxicating remind me of the E60 M5.

However, I did not pull the trigger...yet. There are few reason why, 1st the car is out of warranty, no usb, navigation suck and small, rides rough and steering is way stiffer than the M5, the seats are not as comfortable, 465w sounds system versus 1200w BO, Transmission is between SMG and DCT, smoother than SMG but not as quick and swift as DCT, no keyless start, and other little amenities that M5 offers.

Overall, the price was $120,000 for a MSRP $169,000 and they are willing to take my 13 M5 for $72,000. I think I will be staying with the M5 after all.

05-10-2014, 06:53 PM	#21
znammzM6 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2014 SG M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Garden Grove, CA iTrader: (0)	Test Drove the 2010 R8 5.2 V10 today I went and test drove a lightly used 2010 R8 V10 with 5K miles on it and I have to said the car in person is very beautiful. the power is very usable, handling around corners is definitely better than the M5 and E63 4matic S AMG, the pull is more noticeable than in the M5 even though I feel the acceleration is about the same. Finally, the sound is intoxicating remind me of the E60 M5. However, I did not pull the trigger...yet. There are few reason why, 1st the car is out of warranty, no usb, navigation suck and small, rides rough and steering is way stiffer than the M5, the seats are not as comfortable, 465w sounds system versus 1200w BO, Transmission is between SMG and DCT, smoother than SMG but not as quick and swift as DCT, no keyless start, and other little amenities that M5 offers. Overall, the price was $120,000 for a MSRP $169,000 and they are willing to take my 13 M5 for $72,000. I think I will be staying with the M5 after all.
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