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Originally Posted by Matterhorn
I think that all M3takesNYC was trying to say is that the V8 version for it's price and being purposely built sports car is not the best performer.. He actually said that given the choice he would pick the Audi over the M3, but he won't pay to buy one brand new. And I wouldn't either. I'm sure it handles a lot better than our cars and feels more planted, but for what it is and it's price I would expect it to perform better.
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But most people here are equating straight-line acceleration with performance. That's just 1 aspect. Not to mention the build quality and materials in the R8 are huge steps above the M3. It's like when people say the M3 is no faster than a Mustang GT so why spend double on the M3? That reason is why people would buy an R8 over the M3.
I've driven both the Gallardo and R8 V10 and while they are exceptional machines, I feel like there's something lost in them with the AWD drivetrain. The Ferrari F430 stole my heart over those cars.