Corvette C8 v Audi R8 - Same idea. Same Price. Decisions Decisions | Everyday Driver

[@flixarnD]

I have a gated R8 and I can assure everyone that I haven't thought "Dang, I wish it shifted faster" a single time.

[@remissiveslave]

Most ppl who's first defense is, fractions of seconds quicker, likely have little driving skill and need ant excuse.

[@patrickdali9124]

When you know there a v10 the v8 will never be wanted. And old German car notorious bad reliability. Get ready to spend and if your buying used is that something you want?

[@TheZapper42]

@@patrickdali9124 never wanted huh? Market says otherwise, manual R8s are holding value pretty well.

[@flixarnD]

@@patrickdali9124 thanks for your concern, but you don't have to worry about me. My car is speced to the point where I could buy a V10 R-tronic for even slightly less money, but I have no interest in that at all. The market seems to agree with me too.

[@CharacterZero89]

@@patrickdali9124I’ve put a lot of miles on my r8 with 0 issues. I’m just under 20k.

[@johnguanci2316]

Two overwhelmingly wonderful mid engine V8s...no waiting!

[@evangrimmett9327]

C8. As much as you hate the rear trunk, having it and the frunk gives plenty of room for 2 people for a week-long driving trip. I do love the gated manual though, but if I were going to do an R8, it'd have to be a V10, and for that price I'm buying a Z06 (which I did 😁).

[@rdiamond655]

Well done!

[@davidlepoidevin4239]

Finally someone has said it! The rear trunk is a huge factor! I can go on a golf trip w my some and have room to spare. I have a 2020 z51 and I love it! My last service was 326 $cdn!!! C8 all day long!

[@evangrimmett9327]

@@davidlepoidevin4239 Haha, I don't even play golf (well I do, but really badly), so have never tried to fit clubs back there. But being able to fit 2 bags in the trunk and backpack/laptop bags, etc in the frunk is a huge benefit. I looked at various used mid-engine sports cars, but the biggest things I kept coming back to was storage, warranty & service locations.

[@jayrazz8499]

Great choice 👌

[@evangrimmett9327]

@@psychinbruh Haha, actually I get people "hooten and hollering" at my Z06 all the time, on the road, at the gas station, parking lots, pretty much everywhere. 🤣

[@colinw7205]

Wow last week here in New York City I literally ran into two best friends at a hand car wash, one with a C8 Corvette and the other with a v8 R8 Audi. And yes they were jokingly talking smack about each other's choices. The perfect comparo video for this time in car culture with declining performance car choices and skyrocketing price points.

[@gsmith207]

@@colinw7205 nailed that

[@toddsmith8608]

@colinw7205 You were running and they were running and you collided with both of them? Otherwise stop using "literally" when it doesn't apply. Just a pet peeve of mine; the word is quite overused.

[@thelaw300]

R8 with gate manual is PERFECTION. Looks beautiful, drives beautiful, sounds beautiful.

[@TML34]

Bro, a Hyundai Elantra N can give it a scare. 😂

[@TheZapper42]

@@TML34 if you buy an R8 for speed you've missed the point entirely. Is a Lamborghini Countach a bad car because it's slow by modern standards?

[@dre32pitt]

@@TheZapper42 Don't mind him.. hasn't matured as a 'car guy' yet.. we all go through that 'need max performance/hp' phase.. Im loving the cheaper to maintain, low maintenance, 'slow car fast' phase in my 40s lol.. - ND Miata and FiST owner

[@TML34]

@@TheZapper42 maybe. But i’d rather have a Miata if I’m going for pure fun.

@@TML34 Your first comment was dumb. I agree with this one. An MX-5 is one of the most fun you can have a car if you're a driver's driver.

[@NLLHW]

The R8 was an instant classic from day one. Clearly designed with passion, not by market analysis and spreadsheets.

[@SonOfTamriel]

Audi also didn't need a Ferrari 458 as a test mule. I give credit to GM the C8 is great but its kinda ugly to me proportionately.

[@fastaussie]

💯

[@ebmk96]

You are NAIVE if you think it wasn't calculated. It's made by Germans. The most calculated, leave nothing to chance people on the planet.

[@ebmk96]

I rode on a track with an R8. Nothing to write home about.

[@karlk.6819]

Also awd also wins against rwd

[@adk7962]

This is what makes this channel so unique. It’s not just about driving the latest and the greatest, it’s about diving into the deep and murky waters of an enthusiast. I also pick the C8. This R8 would have to be a third car for me. And while we are fantasizing, I would also be 6inched taller... Thanks for the great episode Gents!

[@EverydayDriver]

Glad you enjoyed and connect with what we do. Thanks for watching!

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

a true enthusiast wouldnt say an r8 and corvette are "same idea". A Used car salesmen would.

[@adk7962]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 You may be right. Maybe I worded it wrongly. I still thought the comparison was interesting and fun.

[@thegooddoctor6719]

Excellent, Excellent Content. I've driven both cars. I currently own a C8 StingRay. In a nutshell - The Audi R8 Feels Like a Finely Tuned Refined Machine - Totally sorted, to Me it drives better than the 458 Italia (which to me feels like an oversized Go Cart). The Corvette - Has its own charm. It checks all the boxes I need in a car. I've own that car for 3 years now (Which seems to drive better with age - I know that doesn't make sense - but something now exists with the car that it didn't have when I 1st bought it. Anyone else experienced this) and the costs of maintenance and insurance on the car are minimal. Can't say the same if I owned the R8...... But the R8 Steering - OMG - I wished the C8 could mimic it. IMHO that is. Great show guys - Keep it up !!!!!!!!!!

[@notdaltonxd]

The new C8 wheels are perfection. Great choice!

[@MercSLRFan]

Did they mention which wheels are those?

[@isaiahsmith6999]

@@MercSLRFan Apex Wheels, they posted about it on their Facebook/Insta post about this video!

[@notdaltonxd]

@@MercSLRFan Yeah 11:00 they are the Apex VS5RS

[@MercSLRFan]

@@notdaltonxd Thanks! Must have nodded off

[@toddsmith8608]

​@@MercSLRFanThou shalt not nod off during an Everyday Driver episode.

[@Rice_Cake_]

Why has nobody else compared these yet? This is the very decision I'm facing. Great stuff

[@ufarkingicehole]

I would get the vette. Cheaper to maintain and build. I've owned audi products and they can be money pits

[@matthewrball]

lol literally same. Looking at A C8 or a 2017 V10 R8. I took my friends R8 out this weekend and couldn’t believe how fun it was to drive and how much attention it got. I loved the corvette when it came out but now I see so many of them daily. Thoughts?

[@Rice_Cake_]

@@matthewrball r8 will always be more exclusive and get more attention. If you're looking for driver involvement, c8 is probably better

[@WhiteEagle74]

They’re both great cars. Test drive both and see which one brings you more enjoyment. The C8 will be cheaper to maintain and has more cargo space but the R8 with a manual is an exotic gem that will turn more heads as you drive down the road. Good luck with your choice!

[@Quentin_marsens]

Save money and buy a v10. It's absolutely pure joy!

[@ryants1]

I had the same choice! Went for the c8. Hardtop convertible, N/A American v8, reliable, trunk that fits my golf clubs, front lift, cameras, cheapish mods too! And I built it brand new to my spec

[@jeffeffinggluck]

I'm a manual guy but, there is no way I would ever choose a v8 r8 over a brand new c8. V10 r8 is a whole other bag of worms.

[@johnhartley3022]

But once ya get into the garden soil you find z06s and zr1s

[@NegativoZ06]

C6 ZR1 is a better choice for the same price.

[@chadkelliher500]

Exactly, the V10 R8 is the car they should have compared. 1st with gates manual is an instant classic

[@ashes2ashes863]

​@@chadkelliher500why, why why should they have compared to more expensive Audi to the base Corvette when you out there were using was already more expensive? Let me guess, so the Audi seemed relevant right😂

[@dogdoc1]

I like the feel of "connection" with a manual transmission. You only worry about fast shifting if you're racing, which most of us aren't doing.

[@equiraptor]

I appreciate the dancer analogy for the transmission choices, Todd!

[@LivingOnCash]

I love the R8 but as a former Audi owner, I would be concerned about reliability and at some point, becoming mechanically totaled when cost of parts or even parts no longer available is an issue.

These parts are always availble and will be for a long long time.

[@JETZcorp]

I wouldn't be too worried about the parts availability, either. The engine is mostly common with a ton of Audi cars, as well as commonality with the V10 cars (same engine family). The car itself is mostly a rebodied Gallardo, from which a lot of things were carried forward into the newer Huracan and R8. While it's never going to be as effortless as maintaining a base Corvette over at Bill Smith's Chevy/GMC, I should expect an R8 to be far more maintainable than a non-VW exotic like a Ferrari or McLaren. It seems much more akin to owning a 911 GTS or similar. But God Rest the Soul of whoever has to touch the timing chains on this engine.

[@ashes2ashes863]

You better hope so cuz you're going to need a lot of them just to keep it on the road.

[@D.C._Nowak]

I have a 2013 S7. I love the car but it needs a new clutch possibly a transmission. If it’s the transmission it’ll cost what the cars worth to replace.

[@iggibars]

This isn't something that bothers me onebit. Have you looked at the price of new corvette parts? Good luck finding them. GM can't even keep parts in stock for a base Tahoe. And when you do find them, they cost more than some German cars. Plus, the R8 is actually very reliable. If you don't believe me, go on the corvette forum and read all the issues with owners having issues with replacement parts from the dealer.

[@mikebridges20]

Just put a set of Apex EC07 silver wheels and Continental EC02 tires on our C8. Actually went DOWN in wheel diameter to 18"/19" to gain a bit more sidewall for our road trips. Tires are new vs old 19/20 PS4S tires with about 14k miles and 3 years age on them, so of course they're quieter and very, VERY responsive. Very happy so far.

[@mikenice1204]

actually the 1st yr in the us was 2008. I love my gated 2008. you cant beat the analog feel that seems lost on todays cars. By adding a nice titanium exhaust and removing quattro for an RWD conversion, its a blast!

[@scottthecarguy8147]

How much weight did you save by going RWD?

[@Accost2u]

It’s something like 100lbs and easily reversible.

[@mikenice1204]

@@Accost2u exactly. just remove the DS, front diff, 2 front axels, and add axel delete kit. mine came with carbon ceramic brakes too which save several lbs on each corner over the steel brakes

[@bwatt1383]

How's the handling feel before/ after the delete?

[@JordieMotive97]

Its a dream of mine to own a gen 1 manual V8 R8 with a RWD conversion and a loud exhaust!

[@senseicorey9979]

I had an A8 with that 4.2 V8, what a beautiful engine

[@klwarhouse]

I had a A6 with this engine.... Loved it!

[@Peanutdenver]

I had the B7 RS4 with the 4.2 liter V8 that also came in the R8. The 4.2 you had in the A8(that also came in the S4 and A6)is just a bit different. Timing chain location, higher riving and direct injection(amongst other upgrades)and some more HP and TQ came in the RS4 and R8. They were released months apart back in 2007 and then 2008 for the gen 1 R8.

[@strammerdetlef]

beautiful sound, non existing performance

[@GlennsCarCollection]

I had the same choice and chose a R8 V10 manual. Having driven all of them, nothing beats a gated manual even in V8 form. If you want an auto trans, then Corvette all the way. Its dual clutch is better than the early R8’s single clutch (R-tronic). Audi went dual clutch in model year 2014 (S-tronic). Any R8 with a manual is a future classic and will appreciate. Base C8’s are a dime a dozen and will continue to depreciate

[@RevToRedline]

Just bought a Neptune blue gr86 thanks to you guys ! It gets delivered to my house Saturday 😁😁😁

[@RevToRedline]

@@ghrtt7 huh

[@gsmith207]

now thats awesome! I think I need one of these as well!

[@RevToRedline]

@@gsmith207 I am excited ! The Neptune blue are very hard to find new !! They’re selling before they even hit the lot

[@rdiamond655]

It's an awesome car, I have a Neptune Blue '23. And I'll say, having driven a C8 back to back with my car, the GR86 is more fun on a tight road. But it isn't the all rounder the C8 is.

[@RevToRedline]

@@rdiamond655 yeah, I had a 2015 GTR I sold last year . I know it won’t be as fast but the backroads I like taking are more about the turns and scenery so I know it will be enough for now 🙌

[@danielpope6498]

Kicking myself for not buying a manual R8 when they dipped into the 50s

[@SirJamesTND]

They arent cheap to maintain

[@gsmith207]

I was going to say the same thing, sir James.. but man are they awesome!

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

the prices are coming down to a more reasonable level lately , by the end of the year I wouldn't be surprised if it dipped into the 50's again .

[@JB-ej8zy]

​​@SirJamesTND do they have engine issues ?

[@A.D.Ryan93]

I think to remember that the 4.2 V8 FSI at least has issues with intake carbon​ and oil built up, but not shure how significant this might be on a long term @@JB-ej8zy

[@philmariop]

Gated manual => winner.

[@yungkidnf]

Lol, not in THIS case, sadly.

[@ChicagoJoe94]

No real trunk space.

[@jeff346]

@@ChicagoJoe94 it’s an exotic car and you’re needing a trunk space ? When you can afford one of these , they are just toys , meaning the person must have another practical car

[@tanveerkhalili5268]

R8 is essentially a lamborghini Gallardo. Wow what a car. Corvette is cool but lacks substance

[@WindyCity1992]

​@@jeff346 C8 has both. Thats a bonus

[@TooFly357]

This is the best automotive KZbin channel. High quality content. I haven't checked the prices of Gallardo's, but it would be cool to compare to a C8.

[@EverydayDriver]

We consider that a huge compliment. We’re thrilled you like what we do and thank you for watching!

[@jaredfaidley8391]

Yesss. Working from home today so I can jib that off and throw this on the home theater.

[@jaredfaidley8391]

Great stuff. After spending last weekend at Road America for IMSA, I've heard the Corvette sermons and I'm going to find a C5 (high school era) soon.

[@kc510]

What a bummer to not have that R8 suspension dialed in. Thanks for the chat!

[@yinyanz]

Great comparison

[@gsmith207]

was wondering when somebody would figure this out. And give us a vid. This was great.

[@axelwulff2303]

I love these non-obvious comparisons the rest of us only get to play out in our heads. I Covette against an Audi R8, or Lotus Emira, or Porsche 911? Certainly! What else can you come up with? Beautiful roads. Wish I knew this route.

[@TheZapper42]

Todd has better taste in cars. A mid-engined sports car is an emotional purchase, not a rational one. Buying a sports car and then saying that it's bad as a daily driver is missing the point.

[@KRAMITDFROG]

Seems rational to me. I want a car with a low polar moment of inertia for better handling. A mid-engined car is the only one that fits that bill. Rational.

[@esthetics4512]

agreed

[@Warex06]

Unless you are planning on driving it regularly 🤷‍♂️

[@vindevhunta4905]

Love em both but I’d take the R over the C

[@theredmonkey]

The R8 is amazing but the C8 for all around driving and likely much cheaper to repair and to modify. As much as I am not a Corvette guy I really like the C8 at that price.

[@davepaturno4290]

I've owned Corvettes for many years. They may be less expensive to fix than Ferraris, but they are not inexpensive. A rear main leak repair can cost $3000.

[@lesalbjerg5648]

I love your channel. First, I enjoy seeing you drive cars that I will never own or probably drive. HOWEVER more important you guys teach us to think. In March my Nissan Xterra was totaled. Fortunately, I have recovered. So how do I replace it? Being immobile for 3 months I had a lot of time for research. One thing I learned is most KZbin reviews are "rinse and repeat." Watching you guys, has taught me to think! The real question is, "What do I want for my Everyday Driver?" I think you will be surprised where I finally landed. I had to set a budget. Do I go used or new? I chose to buy new if at all possible. I'd say 90% of my driving is from home to work. I don't want to write a book, but listening to you two banter for years has taught me that there is no "one size fits all." One of my needs is I do hunt and fish in the mountains, but I really don't need a "rock crawler." Comfort and visibility out the front and side are important to me. I wanted some pep. I wanted some handling on the mountain roads that are paved. So following your thinking and do some test driving I ended up with a Heritage Edition of the Ford Bronco Sport. Is it perfect? No. I'm going to upgrade the tires. I bought the 3 cylinder because many respected reviewers said it improves cornering having a lighter engine up front. Looks matter. Robin's Egg Blue is one of my favorite colors, so that is what I got. With the all wheel drive it is very fun on the winding roads. Sport mode could end up with me seeing flashing lights in the rear view mirror. I've had my share of sport cars, a BMW and a Camaro were two of my favorite. I would call my Bronco Sport, Miata like. So for now, I have an "Everyday Driver." that I look forward to jumping into whether I am going to work, heading in the mountains to go fishing or hunting, or just enjoying the winding paved roads. Thanks guys for teaching us how to think.

[@rondail5675]

The Apex wheels look great.

[@richardmorris7063]

Wish Chevy offered something like them from the factory.

[@tjautocross]

A great comparison that I would have never thought of. Thanks guys!! And those Apex wheels are 🔥

[@chrisrivera2]

Back from an overseas family vacation. Nothing like Saturday morning, coffee, buttered roll and Everyday Driver to get back to center.

[@89itis]

This was a no brainer for me. Few months ago, I bought an Audi R8 V10 coupe with a manual in Suzuka Grey (looks like ice white to me) with 48k km (30k miles) on it. There were 4 to choose from across Europe. I’m usually dissapointed with things I look forward to, NOT with this car. It’s wonderful.

[@scudzuki]

Hmm Chevy Corvette reliability and cost of parts vs. Audi reliability and cost of parts. Gonna have to go with the Vette.

[@dash-ryan]

This is a comparison video showing the changes to the everyday supercar formula over the years. Most people will buy the brand new car with warranty over a 15 year old one, no warranty and German on top of that. You have to have a real soft spot for the R8 to take the risk in spending brand new car money on it.

[@MickDavies]

Just prior to you complain about the exhaust I was thinking how good is sounds 😂 and sounded similyto a V8 supercar here in Australia

[@phattyhales]

@MickDavies oh it absolutely sounded glorious! It just wasn't very fitting to the car's character. Stock is too quiet but this was too much in the other direction imo.

[@wttwtg4165]

Sideblade all day everyday. EDIT: It is a shame the suspension on the R8 was garbage. Dynamically the C8 may be better, but when considering everything else, I still lean R8 for sentimental reasons, on top of the looks, the sound, the gated manual, all weather handling minus the silly Audi maintenance issues. When Todd brought up the back end of the R8, it is exactly my biggest gripe with the C8. The back deck, all to have that golf bag bs, is what ruins the looks of the car. A C7 is so much better looking and is actually the Vette I might take over an R8.

[@SonOfTamriel]

mostly boomers that golf buy Corvettes if you haven't noticed

[@f.n.rapidc8]

Lies. I don't golf and haven't met a C8 owner that golfs. ​@@SonOfTamriel

[@liiillllliiilllliilllliii9461]

@@f.n.rapidc8😂😂 they all do

[@davepaturno4290]

Both Corvette models were pumped out in the tens of thousands per year, making them very common sights on the road. I want uniqueness and a smaller footprint.

[@Powersproductions130]

C8 for me all day. I got to deliver one across town when I used to work for Carmax and that was such a thrilling, stable and comfortable car. It’s my attainable dream car.

[@clubracer6]

Fantastic piece! A bit of a tough call, for sure, but the gated V8 is hard to pass up! That exhaust sounded awesome to me, but so did the one in the C7 I had for the meet up. At least from the outside. From the inside not so much!

[@scottipippen6554]

Still remember the concept car in 2003 and then the very simmilar looking "future interpreatation car" in the "I Robot" movie for the first time. I prayed so hard that Audi builds this as soon as possible. Sadly i never won in the lottery to buy one new. Funny enough, i bought a used Corvette C6 4 years ago. And now safe money to find a well priced R8 from around 2012-2015.. Keep on the great works, guys! Greets from Munich:)

[@cameronjohnson3507]

Man I love your guys content! Always relevant!

[@Tools-Tested]

Great video, very fitting comparison. Something to consider if* you can find a low milage, manual r8.

[@wasimakujee5627]

Has to be the r8 that engine yes only has 420 bhp but for the road it’s perfect and can ring all the gears high revving sounds glorious looks absolutely gorjeous and that gated manual is just so good and sounds beautiful hard to believe it’s 16 years old

[@davepaturno4290]

A 3.0 Supra is faster and is very rare.

[@johnasbury9915]

I would never pay the same $ for a used Audi vs a new C8. But I’m pretty biased cuz we have 2 C8s. Out of the 8 Vettes we’ve owned over the years, these cars do everything well. We daily drive them, road trips, mountains driving… just a great car. That said, I’ve always loved the R8 (& it’s little brother the TT)

[@chrismanning1171]

I went from a 370Z to a C8. First thing I noticed was the weight in a turn. There is a turn on the way to work that I took at 60mph in the 370Z. I am getting use to holding the same turn at 60mph in the C8 and learning to trust the car. I am getting use to the weight pushing me from behind down the road into the turn.

[@monkeymouse1403]

That is normal when moving from a front engine car to a rear/mid engined one.

[@OfWhatsToCome]

Tbh, if I had the cash, between the 2, Audi, the looks and the Manual Transmission are what I'd want most. Yeah the C8 is objectively better in almost every way, but, that's not what I really care about at the end of the day. Shifting gears is cathartic

[@necromorphdrifts9255]

I agree, but the manual for the Audi V8 is absolutely terrible.

[@AS-oo4gv]

@@necromorphdrifts9255is it actually? I know they have poor air suspension and the first gen tiptronic

[@necromorphdrifts9255]

@@AS-oo4gv Yeah they even mentioned it in the video. They break too.

[@redslate]

Then wait to see if the C8 ZR1 offers a manual. There's always the C7.

[@barryrodgers3039]

They cost about the same, but the difference will be in depreciation (C8) vs maintenance (R8). I would pick the C8 for daily and the R8 (convertible) for weekend fun. That R8 exhaust sounds amazing.

[@norwegianblue2017]

But then you have to factor in the maintenance and repairs on a 15 year old Audi R8 without a warranty. Not sure if you caught that the exhaust is aftermarket on the Audi. It is nowhere near that loud normally.

[@barryrodgers3039]

@@norwegianblue2017 That was sort of the point of the comment. Thousands in maintenance vs thousands in depreciation every year.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@barryrodgers3039 I don't think the Corvettes are depreciating all that much. The days of picking up a nice C6 Corvette for a cheap price are gone. Meanwhile, you could be in for a five-figure repair on the Audi if something goes terribly wrong.

[@barryrodgers3039]

@@norwegianblue2017 Chevy makes over 40k corvettes per year. When the vette is as old as the R8, it will be a $30k car.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@barryrodgers3039 Both about 50% of original MSRP, comparing 2009 models of both cars. Except that you lost $60k on the Audi vs $30k on the Corvette.

[@L0rdVadr]

Sorry it took me so long to watch it guys. Great video as usual. To each their own but (too loud, still sounds amazing exhaust aside) I’m picking the R8. It’s an event car. The looks and nostalgia is real and I feel like I’m the corvette that would wear off sooner for me than in the Audi.

[@centerphil17]

The Corvette, IMHO, is still aspirational. The R8 feels more like a novelty. Great review🙌🏾👊🏾

[@davidviner4932]

That is a very old Audi, 4 years and it will be 20 years old, nice classic car video

[@raremage]

All things being equal I would probably go with the Audi, but the cost of ownership for an aging Audi vs a new Chevy would be the tipping point for me. I’ve owned a couple of C4s when I was younger, and I’m definitely considering a C8 now.

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Great job on this video production! It's interesting how similar the R8 and C8 are. The wheels on the C8 do look great. The Audi wheels also are nice.

[@theapplepaul]

The R8 in a heartbeat. Academic, since I am good with my FK8. But still the Audi is a modern classic.

[@fgeiger41]

I'll take the boat, thanks. Not even for the cargo which is a plus. For the proportions. Voluptuous with hips!

[@tikigonewild]

R8 V8 W/armytrix exhaust = perfection

[@Splendid_Lad]

That R8 is a modern classic. It still has so much road presence. I’m glad it wasn’t massed produced… less of them on the road makes them even that more unique.

[@cadecuda6742]

That r8 sounds fantastic

[@jamesgames1820]

Corvette cost of ownership wins it for me.

[@LanceCorporal_Waffles]

I would happily take the first gen V8 R8. That car is gorgeous.

[@FBombBaggers]

I owners a 2012 low mile V8 R8 4 years ago, then a FBO GTR last year and now a 3LT C8. There’s no comparison. The C8 destroys everything about the R8. The only thing the c8 doesn’t compete against my old GTR is the power. That thing was a blast but sitting inside was like being in a Nissan Sentra.

[@davepaturno4290]

How about the gen 2 NSX. It is most likely the most reliable exotic car. Now if you were to be not concerned about reliability, I'd take a used McLaren 570 Spider. It is much faster than the C8 in the 1/4 mile.

[@scottthecarguy8147]

Very interesting idea. Honestly from the announcement of the C8 and its pricing I’ve contemplated this comparison. If you can get an R8 in a stick I think the choice is R8. As those gated manuals start to climb in price the decision is inching closer and closer to C8.

[@jimbuono2404]

Do I want an 86,000 mile R8 vs a brand new C8? Is that meant to be funny?

[@KN-jw7ts]

The crazier thing is that you will keep better value, if not see appreciation in 86k mile car. It’s a future classic. Stingray is mass produced, z06 etc is a different story.

[@CIRCLEDARK]

@@KN-jw7ts Not if it looks like this particular 86k mile car. It looks thrashed and terrible.

[@richardmorris7063]

Some are four yrs old,I still haven't seen a used C8 for less than 60k

[@NegativoZ06]

​@@KN-jw7tsC6 ZR1 is a better choice for the same price.

[@spinnetti]

86k miles? I got mine totally unmolested with 20k miles for a fair bit less than the c8

[@gunsandcars3648]

C8 great car, very fast but it leaves me very cold and my friends who trade supercars say they drop value fast , R8 will always be special and different, fast enough.

[@richardmorris7063]

They're four yrs old & I still haven't seen one under 60k,yea their tanking!

[@Kodreanu23]

I'm a Serb, if I had money and would be choosing, I would chose Corvette without question.. Greetings from Europe.

[@oemj7147]

Make sense. The corvette is new and more of an exotic car than tha R8 in Europe.

[@user-pl7lr5dn8q]

that and its not an unreliable pos

[@WindyCity1992]

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[@Jorge_Magallon]

Great comparison. Sounds like the C8 is similar to what you all say about the Golf R/GTI. In other words, it sounds like a great all-arounder… perhaps, a master of none, except maybe performance.

[@jmmch3358]

For me nothing would beat the driver's involvement feeling of a RWD ME V8 w/. a 6MT shifter. Maybe a Ferrari F430 or '05 Ford GT

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

Great review. at first wasn't sure if it made sense ,but taking a closer look it did. New vs used for similar $$ is an eternal question for enthusiasts that need to consider a price point For me, a manual is mandatory(see Todd's comments about the gated manual). I'm sure todays auto/pdk/dcts are great but for me driver engagement/experience is paramount. Also, new isn't always better Especially when looking at how antiseptic most new sports cars are becoming. Sports cars . Sports cars used to require commitment and were uncompromising in what they asked of you. Just ask Paul and Todd how they feel about their "old " Cayman and Elise.

[@stevengroddy8482]

Love the new wheels.....looks better and functions better 👍

[@foadrightnow5725]

The R8 with the V10 would be a no-brainer!

[@ronretired282]

Is the R8 with V10 in the $70K range?

[@Sadderdaynightlive]

I think use case and whether or not it's a second vehicle is a key to what is the best choice for most people.

[@Closertotruth2]

These cars are both great. However, I spent my money on a manual 718 Spyder. Yes only 6 cylinders but great manual, drop top, plenty of room for bags on a road trip, and it sounds great too.

[@ufarkingicehole]

The vette can be insanely modified on the cheap. It will be cheaper to maintain. It's easier to procure parts. Also; this can be bored and stroked into a big block fairly cheap I would pick the vette

[@tedadamgreen]

Fun times guys!!

[@richardmorris7063]

I get it, half the fun is sport driving & having complete control but that Corvette is it for me & love the color & new wheels too!

[@_WyreTheWolf]

The idea of a used Audi that is no longer under warranty is a scary proposition.

[@FullContactDrummer]

I live locally...I'm going to find you guys one of these days!

[@EverydayDriver]

If you see us in the Salt Lake / Park City area, definitely say hello!

Everyone lives locally

[@FullContactDrummer]

True, but I recognize where they are shooting because I'm about an hour away an have driving many of those same roads.

[@blublum7916]

Audi sounds better and has a gated 6. I'm convinced, buying one.

[@norwegianblue2017]

That was an aftermarket exhaust.

[@HandsomeAlex25]

For looks, high rpm, manual, I'd go R8. But I'd want it with proper suspension - either rebuilt factory items or some quality aftermarket stuff with little to no lowering. Very interesting comparison, and I love how far apart Todd and Paul's commentary is!

[@ogmechsftw]

You can get a DCT (S-tronic) in the facelift Gen 1 R8, both V8 and V10 as well. Makes a difference

[@GunsNBudder]

Yeah, but those early R8 unibodies fatigue and stress crack the car into two pieces through normal driving. Always be sure to check under the plastic cover that covers the wiper arms and motor. There will be stress marks right behind the strut towers. Those cars total themselves over time.

[@tonywilliams4302]

You can make the argument about depreciating assets, but the R8 has held its value well. The corvette(standard) is a production car and has been hit hard with depreciation. I see corvettes everywhere. Seeing an R8 is a treat. I’d buy the R8 and hang a supercharger on it to solve the meh power delivery. Giddy up

[@mig6220]

It's amazing how far we've come in the HP wars. 420 used to be an unattainable, "OMG!" number. My LOADED used '15 Tesla Model S has 691hp and AWD for less than 20k....lol

[@gbarton800]

Yes! This is true and separates those that are driving enthusiasts and those that are more singular with performance driving expectations.

[@dr.daniel8816]

1:47 in i already know the answer, peace

[@kylenewberry8598]

The funny thing to me is that when you body color the c8 talon it transforms it to a much more exotic build.

[@giuseppehess9019]

Audi R8 is a timeless classic. I’d rather have that.

[@wstlndiesel]

The R8 looks so outdated! And has a VW engine. Corvette looks new and modern! Plus all the new tech and still under warranty!

[@deesan7133]

@@wstlndiesel what? The R8 doesn't look dated at all. Interior tech is dated but that's about it, the exterior is timeless, especially 2014+ facelift tail and headlights or with 2010+ headlights even. The vette is chimera based off multiple other sports cars, might look striking at first sight from afar but when you actually take time to observe it, it's quite ugly. It's also incredibly boring to drive and they are everywhere, basically regular traffic at this point. The R8 has a refined silhouette that did and always will look unique and different than any other car on the market. The vette is just a cheap trendy exotic look-alike mass production car that everyone will forget once gm comes out with the next gen.

[@thomascopeland402]

I’ll take the R8!

[@snake91172]

Great video & hypothetical dilemma. A colleague of mine let me thrash his 2014 R8 (V8 sTronic) for an hour or so, and it is a naughty little car in any configuration. Love it. Want it. Made my TT feel like a school bus. As others mentioned, maintenance costs are high, so that might be a deal breaker for some. Now to go find a 'Vette to drive... 😈

[@johnvaz2048]

My choice would be C8 But the Audi would also have a place in my garage. Not as a daily but a weekend get out and drive type of car. I love the first gen R8 it has the look and feel of a drivers car and a timeless design. Awesome video love the channel.

[@mcheddadi]

still got my 2012 r8 v8 6mt, still loving it.

[@mumwifeteacher]

Manual transmission always wins. I’m not racing. I just want power and fun to drive.

[@lucasbeven4941]

R8 for me

[@dirtygrill]

FYI the V8 in the Phaeton isn't the same as that in the R8. The Phaeton used either the BGH or BGJ which is a 40v from the same family of as the V8 in the B6/7 S4. The R8 uses the BYH FSI 32v which is basically the BNS from the B7 RS4 with dry sump.

[@carguy7627]

I love the idea of the C8. While I haven't driven one (I'd like to), I just do not like the large size, heavy weight, and the very odd appearance it can have at certain angles because of the rear. I had a similar choice to make recently when I bought a sports car and I did not chose the C8. It's all just personal preference to me. I think that a lot of cars can be better than another for a particular buyer - it depends on what they prioritize. I prioritize lower weight and a smaller size (I'd love a Miata with a V6/V8). I don't begrudge anyone for prioritizing other traits.

[@THE-xp3hp]

16:44 Just like Jhon Davis says "True to the Old School" 😮

[@everydaybodybuilding2282]

r8 owners always take out the stock suspension and put it on coilovers because the mag system ALWAYS breaks

[@spinnetti]

Mine's not broken yet, but those failure prone mag ride suspension was originally made by GM lol... It was later sold off.

[@josephmuniz9959]

I like the R8 more it’s so pretty too. Todd PLEASE SHAVE the goatee doesn’t like right. lol great video

[@dogdoc1]

For the refresh of the C8 (or C9), i would like those hard edges (body lines) smooth out. 👍

[@shortstories3349]

I’m a sucker For a gated manual. Of course I say this if I had the money for either of these