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      07-01-2017, 04:23 PM   #1
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Something missing

I have had my I8 for 8 months and it is a great daily driver. I don't know if it's the skinny tires or lack of exhaust that is missing.

Lately I have been looking at nsx or 570. I think nsx could daily drive but not 570. I even commute to NYC in the I8.

Overall I think the I8 is great considering all the technology in it. Maybe I just don't love the looks as compared to the others, or the r8 I use to drive
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      07-01-2017, 09:16 PM   #2
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      07-02-2017, 05:26 AM   #3
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I could do that I have one of those amazing cheap leases. What to get though?
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      07-02-2017, 07:36 AM   #4
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I could do that I have one of those amazing cheap leases. What to get though?
That's a tough question. why not a new R8 if you liked your last one so much?
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      07-02-2017, 01:42 PM   #6
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Been there done that. Never bought the Sam car twice. It's sort like if I was not married, would I keep the same one, or try something else
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      07-02-2017, 05:07 PM   #7
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      07-09-2017, 12:37 AM   #8
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For me it's certainly the exhaust tone that's missing. The artificial sound is great, but nothing beats the real thing. I'm considering doing the bluetooth sound upgrade from Europe, but I don't know if that's really going to solve my thirst for a louder exhaust note. If I were you, I'd lean more 570 than the NSX, unless you get a great deal on the NSX which is definitely possible considering they're just sitting around.
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I think nsx is more a DD then a 570. If I can pick up a used nsx for 140k used it would be attractive. Don't know if they will go that low in a year or so.
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My Maserati is too loud...I enjoy the slightly more refined i8 (for now).

570 all day over nsx....plus it has the doors.

Used Huracan has better resale than the MC if youre not leasing.
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      07-12-2017, 01:47 AM   #11
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My Maserati is too loud...I enjoy the slightly more refined i8 (for now).

570 all day over nsx....plus it has the doors.

Used Huracan has better resale than the MC if youre not leasing.
God that Hurcan would be nice if I lived in LA. Gotta keep a semi-conservative image around techies in the Bay (Tesla or i8)
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      07-12-2017, 10:18 AM   #12
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570 all day over nsx....plus it has the doors
It's all about the doors!


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It's all about the doors!



Bro!!!!!!!!

I'm just watching this coincidentally

Def all about the doors. Can't go back now!!!!
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