V8 vantage or audi R8?

[stabilio]

Thinking about my next car and the 2 that spring to mind are the R8 v8 and V8 vantage 4.3.
50k is max budget so both cars with be first gen models but a manual with pedal clutch is out of the question-has to be semi auto.

The aston is smaller (less wide) so that's a plus as a daily drive mainly around town, parking etc but not that fast as the r8. The aston sounds way better and to me that means a lot
Early astons seem to have more issues so its a tough choice.

Your thoughts or anything else I should consider?

[_rubinho_]

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[stabilio]

Sorry, Stupid phone!

[alcovrugbyfan]

I'm biased as I love British cars, and Aston is my dream motor. Plus the Germans bombed our Cathedral, so I'll say Aston!!

[ewenm]

I'd have the Aston every time.

[nobodyknows]

Aston for me every time. Wherever you go people will know its an Aston, with the R8 many people will think you're driving a TT!

[wackojacko]

I'd suggest the Aston for the Magic and sense of occasion on every journey, great sound and drop dead gorgeous.

R8 for pure perfection in a car but none of the magic that the Aston has, the Semi-auto box will be better in the R8 although i've never seen or driven or Passengered in a semi-auto V8 Vantage (manual only) I cannot advise, but having Passenegered in a Gallardo spyder E-gear (semi-auto) it was a pretty good all round box good and not jerky at low speeds and plenty of ferociety to entertain when you get the hammer down, I'm presuming the Audi box will be similar in the R8 as obviously Audi own Lamborghini.

I'd Say drive both and decide as they're different in many ways i.e Drivetrain layout , build quality etc


>Hope that helps chap

[Rawwr]

R8 for me. It's a lot more engaging and fluid than the Vantage and just generally a nicer car to drive.

[Jem0911]

Aston everyday for me, twice on Fridays.

[alcovrugbyfan]

hi mate what do you drive?

" I drive an Aston Martin " " Wow you must be doing alright!!"
" I drive an Audi" " oh right nice cars, my mate has an A3!"

no contest!!

[Deerfoot]

R8 please.

Sod the perceptions of others, I believe it`s the better car.

[stabilio]

My heart says aston but heard the auto box isn't great which is putting me off plus poor reliability where the r8 seems a better ' everyday' car which is what I'll be using it for. The r8 is wider tho which is a negative

[yorkieboy]

Everyone loves to admire at an Aston Martin!!!

[collateral]

Much as I like an Aston, I'd go with the R8 - seem to be rarer and I think they look and sound incredible.

Astons seem to be a bit of a generic choice for people with cash (guess they got bored of their Conti GTs) and I see them everywhere.

[whoami]

Deerfoot said:

R8 please.

Sod the perceptions of others, I believe it`s the better car.

What were the differences?

[Deerfoot]

whoami said:

What were the differences?

What, between the perception of others?

[stabilio]

alcovrugbyfan said:

hi mate what do you drive?

" I drive an Aston Martin " " Wow you must be doing alright!!"
" I drive an Audi" " oh right nice cars, my mate has an A3!"

no contest!!

I get your point but the badge on the front doesn't matter to me.

[stabilio]

collateral said:

Much as I like an Aston, I'd go with the R8 - seem to be rarer and I think they look and sound incredible.

Astons seem to be a bit of a generic choice for people with cash (guess they got bored of their Conti GTs) and I see them everywhere.

Do the R8 V8's sounds incredible though? The V10's sounds awesome but the V8??

[alcovrugbyfan]

I think just admire the prestige that comes with an Aston, plus the sound is spectacular!!

[TTwiggy]

I'd say you need a good drive of both.

I have heard that the early V8 Aston is rather underwhelming, but it is, of course, rather lovely.

I have driven a V8 R8 and it's fantastic, a proper event car that turns heads and makes you feel a million dollars.