R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

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Graze
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R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

Post by Graze » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:46 am

Looking at R8 V8's second hand as I cant afford a new one or a V10 (they are over twice the price in Aus vs UK).

I want a manual but they are very scarce and hard to match other specs , kms etc with my price range.

what are the autos like to drive in a spirited manner given they are single clutch autos? do they lose much against the manuals? will i be disappointed and wish I had been more patient and just sweated till the manual came up?

do they have inherent service issues with the auto box & all that power?

has anyone owned both that can give me an opinion

thanks

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Re: R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

Post by HYFR » Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:02 pm

I prefer a manual (I've had V8 man, V10 man and now have V10 RT)

RT is horribly clunky around town and I miss the sweet action of the click clack manual (one of the best ever)

But when you are gunning it or tracking it, I prefer the RT as the rev match downshift is sweet and you can keep two hands on the wheel and keep the car settled.

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Re: R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

Post by iR8V10 » Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:59 pm

Had V8 manual and now V10 RT.

The manual is lovely but I truly prefer the RT. I drives like a manual if you drive it as such, its no STronic but if you 'learn' it, you get the best of both worlds imho.
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Re: R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

Post by MR8te » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:19 pm

Tried a few autos before the manual and they are so different. The manual makes you grin from ear to ear, fantastic gearbox...the auto is a bit clunky in my opinion...Now have a V8 manual and loving it....just need to save some more to upgrade to a V10 !!

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Re: R8 V8 manual vs auto - advice wanted

Post by Graze » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:01 pm

Thanks guys I think you've confirmed what I suspected that in the V8 the manual is the best option as obviously thr RT is a different animal altogether and not available in my price range

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