Throttle House Type R comparison video

[Cornercarver]

Moral of the story: Don't write off the FK8 just yet...it is making a very good showing...

Yeah I own an FK8, and no I am not feeling the look or size or sound or price of the FL5, but all that aside, it is only marginally better other than one area - where the FL5 excels - and that is in engine cooling. Not sure if the problem is fully solved, but certainly the new gen goes a long way there based on early drives.

Is that worth an extra $ 25-35K over a used FK8?

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[mbaapk]

Moral of the story: Don't write off the FK8 just yet...it is making a very good showing...

Yeah I own an FK8, and no I am not feeling the look or size or sound or price of the FL5, but all that aside, it is only marginally better other than one area - where the FL5 excels - and that is in engine cooling. Not sure if the problem is fully solved, but certainly the new gen goes a long way there based on early drives.

Is that worth an extra $ 25-35K over a used FK8?

The interior, exterior, visibility, speakers and seating position alone are worth $10k more which is what the FL5 is going for vs used FK8 market. Never mind the better turn in, aero, chassis, wheels and overall dynamics.

 

[SP R KiD]

Moral of the story: Don't write off the FK8 just yet...it is making a very good showing...

Yeah I own an FK8, and no I am not feeling the look or size or sound or price of the FL5, but all that aside, it is only marginally better other than one area - where the FL5 excels - and that is in engine cooling. Not sure if the problem is fully solved, but certainly the new gen goes a long way there based on early drives.

Is that worth an extra $ 25-35K over a used FK8?

Your bias is showing buddy

 

[BABY NSX]

This is why I liked older BMWs but not the new ones. The old ones had so much mechanical and steering feel that they were fun and involving at sane speeds. The new ones just feel dead, so your only option for fun is to drive insane speeds and lose your license.

I agree. Before the CTR I was looking to get a 2013 M3, last of the V8s. But then the wifey said no to an older car that may need connecting rod bearings….

 

[Cornercarver]

Your bias is showing buddy

Yes, of course I have bias - news flash - everyone does -we are people not computers. That is why I referenced my FK8 ownership - so you know that while I am well informed on the FK8, I am not totally impartial.
If I owned neither car - I would be less 'biased'. Less qualified, but less biased. Would that make you happy?
So unless someone owns both an FK8 and FL5 - rare, or neither, more common, they are 'biased'.

This was just my take - not gospel. To be sure - I have not driven the FL5. Maybe I would drive it a few laps and say - 'this is much better.' No offers yet.
Actually, y'all should be happy with my keeping the FK8 - one less buyer competing for that FL5.
You're welcome.

 

[SP R KiD]

Yes, of course I have bias - news flash - everyone does -we are people not computers. That is why I referenced my FK8 ownership - so you know that while I am well informed on the FK8, I am not totally impartial.
If I owned neither car - I would be less 'biased'. Less qualified, but less biased. Would that make you happy?
So unless someone owns both an FK8 and FL5 - rare, or neither, more common, they are 'biased'.

This was just my take - not gospel. To be sure - I have not driven the FL5. Maybe I would drive it a few laps and say - 'this is much better.' No offers yet.
Actually, y'all should be happy with my keeping the FK8 - one less buyer competing for that FL5.
You're welcome.

No I don't really care either way I just want everyone to be happy lol

I dont particularly like seeing people within the same group (FK8 among FL5 owners and vice versa) try to tear down the other to justify making themselves feel better about their choice. They are both great cars

Not saying that was your goal, just seemed bashy.

 

[Sazabi]

Moral of the story: Don't write off the FK8 just yet...it is making a very good showing...

Yeah I own an FK8, and no I am not feeling the look or size or sound or price of the FL5, but all that aside, it is only marginally better other than one area - where the FL5 excels - and that is in engine cooling. Not sure if the problem is fully solved, but certainly the new gen goes a long way there based on early drives.

Is that worth an extra $ 25-35K over a used FK8?

Umm, 25-35k over? Can you show me this deal of a FK8 please. Where I am, all the used FK8s are more expensive than the FL5 unless high mileage.

 

[TDC50]

Within 40 miles of me any Type R below 10,000 miles and a 2020-2021 is within $7k-$10k of a new FL5………….with $10k adm.

 

[VarmintCong]

I agree. Before the CTR I was looking to get a 2013 M3, last of the V8s. But then the wifey said no to an older car that may need connecting rod bearings….

yeah my wife will veto any old BMWs.

Maybe a first gen Cayman with the flat six, or a 997.2 might escape the veto.

 

[Cornercarver]

No I don't really care either way I just want everyone to be happy lol

I dont particularly like seeing people within the same group (FK8 among FL5 owners and vice versa) try to tear down the other to justify making themselves feel better about their choice. They are both great cars

Not saying that was your goal, just seemed bashy.

Understood. Not my intention, both great cars.

 

[Sazabi]

Within 40 miles of me any Type R below 10,000 miles and a 2020-2021 is within $7k-$10k of a new FL5………….with $10k adm.

Lucky. In Canada, a 20-21 FK8 low miles is going for roughly 51 to 55k before tax (13%). So all in I'm paying 62k for a used FK8 that someone most likely beat around. FL5 it is.

 

[Cornercarver]

Okay, so it is worse than I thought. I know my '18 FK8, that I paid $ 35K for with only 13,800 miles - back in early 2020, is now worth about $ 35-40K with 38,000 miles on it, so that was my frame of reference. if the cost difference isn't that much, then yes, take the upgrades.

 

[Pierito]

I (also biased) agree. 35k-ish for a used FK8 or 50k+ at the moment for an FL5. Seems like a no-brainer to me to save the money unless you REALLY hate the way the FK8 looks.

 

[Cornercarver]

I (also biased) agree. 35k-ish for a used FK8 or 50k+ at the moment for an FL5. Seems like a no-brainer to me to save the money unless you REALLY hate the way the FK8 looks.

Thank you.

 

[Rhorn]

Where are you finding these $35k FK8s thats not a total shitcan or high mileage?

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