Do you still love your F80 M3?

[CloudVIII]

F80 owners out there... How have you liked your M3 over time? Ok daily driver including winters?

If I buy this car it will be my 4th BMW in less than a year.

I have tried other brands but keep coming back to BMW. Never had an M3 before but I seem to get bored of cars quickly ha ha. I want something I can enjoy for a couple years.

Any feedback would be great!!!

[ejonsson90]

Originally Posted by CloudVIII

If I buy this car it will be my 4th BMW in less than a year.

Gonna need some more information here

[Montreal M2]

Originally Posted by ejonsson90

Gonna need some more information here

I second this ^

Have any of these BMW's been M models?
I'm assuming not.

IMO, an M adds a level of enjoyment that you just don't get with a typical BMW.

Having said that, if you're bored with a regular model after 4 months, an M might bore you after 8.

You might need a Ferrari

[CloudVIII]

Originally Posted by ejonsson90

Gonna need some more information here

I have had a F10 550i exhaust and tuned, F15 x5 50i tuned and 435i gran coupe with full bolt ons currently. They are all X drive for practicality so no M car. All are fast in the quarter mile (low 12s) but I am definitely missing the fun factor.

Not sure if compromising the X drive for fun is worth on the daily driver. I am living in Alberta Canada so we can get a lot of snow here. Don't want to have to buy 2 cars either ha ha.

Thanks for any feedback.

[John Tanglewood]

This is a bewildering post from the OP.

[Gabe@TAG]

Originally Posted by CloudVIII

Not sure if compromising the X drive for fun is worth on the daily driver. I am living in Alberta Canada so we can get a lot of snow here. Don't want to have to buy 2 cars either ha ha.

Thanks for any feedback.

If the M3 is going to be your only car through winter, you're gonna have a bad time.

But it's gonna be super awesome when spring rolls around.

I have 42,000 miles on my M3 and I adore every moment of it. Especially since you can just modify your car in increments and never get bored.

[DBACE]

I'm going out on a limb here, but if you have gone through what you have in a year, kept coming back to BMW from other brands and are just now realizing you might be interested in an M3, you will probably not be satisfied with the car for the long term.

I would recommend in your case leasing one, have fun with it and move on to your next interest. It'll cost you, but you can say you tried it.

I personally have enjoyed every mile of my 2016 LCI SSII M3 since picking it up on December 5, 2015. I do not see my penchant for this car waning anytime soon.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by CloudVIII

Any feedback would be great!!!

My honest feedback:

Issue is not the car, the issue is failure to effectively prioritize. Also possible neurosis such as impulse control disorder. You asked, I answered.

[jpdchicago]

I have had M3s for 11 years in Chicago as a DD. No problem with a good set of winter wheels and tires.
Only missed 2 days of driving in those 11 years with over 20" of snow on those days. Had to borrow the wife's Lexus.
M3 is a blast in the winter! No worries

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

If the M3 is going to be your only car through winter, you're gonna have a bad time.

But it's gonna be super awesome when spring rolls around.

I have 42,000 miles on my M3 and I adore every moment of it. Especially since you can just modify your car in increments and never get bored.

I'll respectfully disagree the F80 is my only car and it is a beast in the snow with proper winter tires.. it's quite fun, too, because RWD

[Gabe@TAG]

Originally Posted by JTO24

I'll respectfully disagree the F80 is my only car and it is a beast in the snow with proper winter tires.. it's quite fun, too, because RWD

Perhaps I should try it first before saying anything!

I can imagine how fun it is. Do winter tires really perform? I have no experience with it. Really curious to try it someday.

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

Perhaps I should try it first before saying anything!

I can imagine how fun it is. Do winter tires really perform? I have no experience with it. Really curious to try it someday.

lol no worries! They do, actually.. the only challenges I face with snow and this car are 1) ground clearance, especially lowered and 2) going uphill from a stop

Other than that driving my 11 mile commute to work is no problem and I get to have some low speed fun while doing so

[Gabe@TAG]

Originally Posted by JTO24

lol no worries! They do, actually.. the only challenges I face with snow and this car are 1) ground clearance, especially lowered and 2) going uphill from a stop

Other than that driving my 11 mile commute to work is no problem and I get to have some low speed fun while doing so

The only experience I have driving an RWD car was when I had the fantastic idea of driving to Salt Lake City at the height of winter in my E46 with R888's on it. Pretty much completely terrifying the entire time. But oh God, so fun.

[dkhm3]

love it.

I can only speak about the cars i've driven, but it is the best car by far.

even my x5m cannot compare with it in terms of engine responsiveness, dct, and handling. the only demerit is the sound,

the m3 is a special car to me.

[Blksnowflake]

Have an M3, and bought a 15 traded it for a 16. Would buy it again.
Sometimes I get a regular 3 and had a 550 M Sport once, completely different experience, no comparison to my M3, would not buy those cars per sé.

[Damasconian]

I can give you the perspective of a former owner, sold mine after 2 years of ownership.

It's a great car that I miss each and every day. Havent really driven it in a month as it was being prepped for sale but there is definitely a void in my life without a fun car. The good news is that I get to start looking for a new car. The bad news is that I cant actually buy one until my industry starts to recover, hence the early sale.

Its the most expensive car I've ever owned, but it was also the best.

[CloudVIII]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

My honest feedback:

Issue is not the car, the issue is failure to effectively prioritize. Also possible neurosis such as impulse control disorder. You asked, I answered.

Ha ha... Your observations and comments are completely warranted!

[CloudVIII]

Gentlemen I appreciate all the feedback and understand the criticisms. X-drive for winter considerations has been my biggest hang up and believe I may have to get over that.

[Kankles]

I went from x drive 335 F30 to my F80 and I don't miss it. Granted it's Belgium not Alberta but it's not SoCal either..

[Dwellot]

Its a great car, even on snow it's a lot of fun due to the active M differential. Though on short distances I use my wife's Cooper S

[Powerslide]

I've had mine for 2 years - averaging 18k miles per year - drive it year-round and on track several times. Other than issues with brake judder (which have now been successfully addressed) no mechanical issues whatsoever.

The best part is - I still look forward to driving this car every single chance I get - not even coming close to getting bored with this car after 2 years and 36000 miles of daily driving!

[mercedesc63]

Originally Posted by CloudVIII

F80 owners out there... How have you liked your M3 over time? Ok daily driver including winters?

If I buy this car it will be my 4th BMW in less than a year.

I have tried other brands but keep coming back to BMW. Never had an M3 before but I seem to get bored of cars quickly ha ha. I want something I can enjoy for a couple years.

Any feedback would be great!!!

I would hate to drive any RWD in the winter let alone a brand new M3..