Richard Hammond thinks the F80 M3 is a future classic

Haywood · 03-24-2017, 01:52 PM

Look up a 4 door car and tell me how many are "classics". I know you love your F8x's, but they won't be classics. There's nothing special about them. An e30 and e36 are better drivers cars and will also be sought after.

MachinesWithSouls · 03-24-2017, 01:54 PM

Ive heard him say he likes the e90 M3 most among modern BMWs. So who knows.

Eddybro · 03-24-2017, 02:26 PM

I can already anticipate all the dealers starting to mark up leases and sticker prices of the m3s after this comment..

"well you know the guys from top gear said this is a future classic, so your really making an investment, not really a lease payment.."

lm1z · 03-24-2017, 02:29 PM

Disagree. E90/E92.

Love the F80 more, but the E92 screams classic car far more than the F80 - high revving 4.0L V8, the one and only of its kind in the M platform? And he's going to pick the first turbocharged vehicle, one of many more to come? Not to mention it's the last 2 door M3. I guess I'm missing it.

The F8X feels more "revolutionary". I highly enjoy mine. However, not many things made me smile more than the previous engine. The car handled beautifully on the track, had the perfect amount of usable torque, and had the sound to boot. I guess we will have to look back on this in a few years

cbertels · 03-24-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood

Look up a 4 door car and tell me how many are "classics". I know you love your F8x's, but they won't be classics. There's nothing special about them. An e30 and e36 are better drivers cars and will also be sought after.

Exactly what I was thinking. Aside from brass era or WWII luxury cars, anything with 4 doors is not all that desirable, at least in the US. I love my F80 but wonder about the classic status.

JibSTir13 · 03-24-2017, 02:48 PM

If the next M3/M4 are 4 wheel driven like the upcoming M5, then it will have "last of its kind" status.

Lorde · 03-24-2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

I watched the video at the 23 min mark - barely heard it...As a modern car, the F8X is truly one of the last of breed, which is why i bought it: a high-high-performacne, rear wheel drive, MT available sedan (or coupe). If I want a truly classic car, I'll go a bit deeper and add a naturally aspirated engine. Perhaps MT only...OK, I'm so biased as I own two that qualify, but there are so many BMWs out there that will be considered classic at some point. Not that most will be worth anything. But some might, such as the Z8.

Chevy SS. But hell, their number is up too now that GM shuttered AUS manufacturing operations.

raysspl · 03-24-2017, 03:14 PM

There's some truth into what he says. How much truth is the real question here.

guarnibl · 03-24-2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 64-bit

No way...
A E90, manual with Frozen White, Carbon Fiber roof and red seats if still under 500 miles, will be worth 1 million in 10 years.

CPWINCH · 03-24-2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 64-bit

No way...
A E90, manual with Frozen White, Carbon Fiber roof and red seats if still under 500 miles, will be worth 1 million in 10 years.

so dumb lol. They dont come with carbon roofs and they will not be worth a million in 10 years lol

flanast · 03-24-2017, 04:21 PM

Just drive the car till the wheels fall off.

Iamamotorrider · 03-24-2017, 04:22 PM

I would imagine you gotta have competition package to hold real value later.

greekcs · 03-24-2017, 04:22 PM

I have a feeling the F82 is destined to become a giant money pit in repairs down the road. Future classic, not so much.

kevinlevrone · 03-24-2017, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Geezer

I believe he is absolutely correct. However mine is a DD so it won't be one of those "survivors". The F80 as a package is the peak of sports sedan execution. Other vehicles are close, some are even better in some aspects but none have hit this close to all the marks. IMHO

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Your opinion may change after you drive a Giulia QV.

jmg · 03-24-2017, 04:51 PM

My F80 will be a classic because I drove it.

j/k depreciation is a bitch.

roastbeef · 03-24-2017, 04:55 PM

he is high.

3M TAPE · 03-24-2017, 05:03 PM

Trust me, the F80 will not as classic as the 1M.

lm1z · 03-24-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

My F80 will be a classic because I drove it.

j/k depreciation is a bitch.

Xtabi · 03-24-2017, 05:08 PM

All I know is that my M3 makes my wang fully elongate every time I drive it. That is good enough for me!

Xtabi · 03-24-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood

Look up a 4 door car and tell me how many are "classics". I know you love your F8x's, but they won't be classics. There's nothing special about them. An e30 and e36 are better drivers cars and will also be sought after.

Exactly what I was thinking. Aside from brass era or WWII luxury cars, anything with 4 doors is not all that desirable, at least in the US. I love my F80 but wonder about the classic status.

My father-in-law inherited his father's early 90s or late 80s era Cadillac. A few years back a guy followed him home and pulled out a wad of cash $20k wanting to buy it.

He did not sell it. That is probably a once in a lifetime chance though!

Orv maybe those cars are really collectible. I have no idea.

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Xtabi · 03-24-2017, 05:16 PM

All I know is that my M3 makes my wang fully elongate every time I drive it. That is good enough for me!

3M TAPE · 03-24-2017, 05:44 PM

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All I know is that my M3 makes my wang fully elongate every time I drive it. That is good enough for me!

VIN number so I can avoid?

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