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A Y · Feb 22, 2012

The electric steering assist is there to improve the car's fuel efficiency. It isn't there to fix anything else.

RFX45 · Feb 22, 2012

A Y said:
The electric steering assist is there to improve the car's fuel efficiency. It isn't there to fix anything else.

Well, some people do feel that the 911 steering feel (where almost anything on the road is felt) is an old system or a fault and an imperfection. The steering feels smoother, not exactly light and numb but more "refined".

I can understand where they are coming from and what they are saying, I just happen disagree.

Kuki · Feb 22, 2012

My lease is coming up on the 997, anyone got some suggestions? Kind of want to get into a R8.

RFX45 · Feb 22, 2012

I personally would rather a V8 Vantage over the R8 and save $20k-$50k but you really can't go wrong with either one. If you do go with the R8, inquire about their Audi care maintenance plan. I believe it is $2k-$3k for 4 years but well worth it. It's like BMW Ultimate Service Plan but it's well worth it for a car in that price range.

Have you considered the Maserati Grandturismo MC Stradale or a Jaguar XK RS? Both looks great.

oneeightyseven · Feb 22, 2012

RFX45 said:
I personally would rather a V8 Vantage over the R8 and save $20k-$50k but you really can't go wrong with either one. If you do go with the R8, inquire about their Audi care maintenance plan. I believe it is $2k-$3k for 4 years but well worth it. It's like BMW Ultimate Service Plan but it's well worth it for a car in that price range.
Have you considered the Maserati Grandturismo MC Stradale or a Jaguar XK RS? Both looks great.

Mas GT and Jag XKR (even if not the RS) are both amazing vehicles. And we all know I LOVE Astons. You really can't go wrong with any of them (r8 included) but if you can save a substantial amount, it seems like a no brainer.

I think Audi has a plan where you get 4 years additionally to your regular factory warranty (if that's what you were talking about..****'s awesome. Only better one that I checked out would be lexus).

A Y · Feb 22, 2012

RFX45 said:
Well, some people do feel that the 911 steering feel (where almost anything on the road is felt) is an old system or a fault and an imperfection. The steering feels smoother, not exactly light and numb but more "refined".
I can understand where they are coming from and what they are saying, I just happen disagree.

That is true. There are complaints about feeling vibration only at certain speeds from very slightly imbalanced tires or wheels.

Kuki · Feb 22, 2012

RFX45 said:
I personally would rather a V8 Vantage over the R8 and save $20k-$50k but you really can't go wrong with either one. If you do go with the R8, inquire about their Audi care maintenance plan. I believe it is $2k-$3k for 4 years but well worth it. It's like BMW Ultimate Service Plan but it's well worth it for a car in that price range.
Have you considered the Maserati Grandturismo MC Stradale or a Jaguar XK RS? Both looks great.

Like the Vantage suggestion, I did hear that it's kind of underpowered but it sounds marvelous. As for the GT, I would go S over the MC, I just don't think the extra money is justified. Never did like the XK.

Haven't really gotten into a Vantage yet but I have driven a GT S, one of the best sounding car I've ever heard btw.

RFX45 · Feb 22, 2012

I wouldn't say the Vantage V8 is underpowered, it's the same hp range as the Maserati and R8 V8. The R8 should be a few mili-second faster but all are within less than 5 sec in a 0-60 range. Plus yes, that exhaust note is simply orgasmic.

RFX45 · Feb 23, 2012

Vantage V8 will be tweaked a bit so if you want to wait to get the new or wait for the new one to come out then the price on the older one should drop a bit.

Arthur PE · Feb 23, 2012

If I didn't need a 4 door this would be my choice, amazing machine

Kuki said:
My lease is coming up on the 997, anyone got some suggestions? Kind of want to get into a R8.

the shah · Feb 23, 2012

I finally saw a 128i in the wild, hadn't seen anyone driving that around before. i think much more exciting variants have been posted here so i won't bother. but i do like the size quite a bit

oneeightyseven · Feb 23, 2012

like I said, there's nothing wrong with the R8. a buddy who went to highschool with me bought one and it's great, but there are a lot of other great cars in that class. You won't regret any choice you make regarding Mas, R8, AM, and Jag.

are you going to be getting a convertible or hardtop?

Kuki · Feb 23, 2012

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oneeightyseven said:
are you going to be getting a convertible or hardtop?

Hardtop 5.2 most likely. I never really liked soft tops on mid-engined cars

RFX45 · Feb 23, 2012

Arthur PE said:
If I didn't need a 4 door

Quattroporte Sport GT S

Rapide

Problem solved!

oneeightyseven · Feb 23, 2012

Kuki said:
Quote:

Hardtop 5.2 most likely. I never really liked soft tops on mid-engined cars

good call. I feel the same way. It just doesn't do me right seeing them convertible edit: how much is the rapide? still haven't seen one on the road

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