Guys,
I could really use some help.

I went car shopping yesterday. I was looking to get out of my quite old modded Bentley GT and went to test drive the 2013 M6, M5 and a 2009 Panamera. I was not impressed.

None of the above cars had the luxury or performance of my modded GT, except for maybe the performance of the Panamera TT, but it was too big and too old man. Another important factor is that I am based in London which is often wet so the RWD Ms would suffer even more in performance.

I had an F430 a while back and absolutely loved it. I then realised I could probably pick up an 09 R8 V10 within my budget (financing deals play a big part).

If I can please get some advice:

- Are there any must have options?

- Are there any mods that are reasonably priced mods that are highly recommended (big bang for buck)? My Bentley GT desperately needed an exhaust and tune to transform the car.

- The B&O system in the 2013 M6 was amazing, how is it in the R8?I know the exhaust is music, but I like my driving to my ipod soundtrack.

- Would you recommend the Coupe or Spyder? Living in London (always raining) so I would likely go coupe unless the Spyder holds its value better or is highly recommended.

- Any pics yet of the replacement R8? This is a major concern as I will likely finance over 3 years and don't want to get into a car that will look very outdated. With my Bentley GT the new model wasn't too different and it didn't bother me at all.

Thank you guys for the help!

 

APR tune and a good exhaust system really wakes the car up
B&O sounds good in the car