Should I get rid of my C43 for an M4?

[2011zx10R]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Sadly this is now the new BMW reality. It wasn't always this way.

BMW "mobility"? Give me a fuckin break. LAME

Once BMW got rid of hydraulic steering, 6MT (for the most part) and slapped M badges on every damn thing they could It's been all downhill.

When my wife's 340 MSport lease is up this summer it will be the 1st time in 15+ years we won't have a 3 series in the garage.

I'm seriously considering another make for her next car. If the F8x wasn't so good I wouldn't be getting another one this summer.

My "affair" with BMW might be coming to end in the next few years.

[QUOTE=///M4ster Yoda;24474225]

Originally Posted by 2011zx10R

Sadly this is now the new BMW reality. It wasn't always this way.

BMW "mobility"? Give me a fuckin break. LAME

Once BMW got rid of hydraulic steering, 6MT (for the most part) and slapped M badges on every damn thing they could It's been all downhill.

When my wife's 340 MSport lease is up this summer it will be the 1st time in 15+ years we won't have a 3 series in the garage.

I'm seriously considering another make for her next car. If the F8x wasn't so good I wouldn't be getting another one this summer.

My "affair" with BMW might be coming to end in the next few years.

I think the new Lexus ES 350 sport is the perfect sport luxury.

The focus is the luxury ride and interior
With a sporty look.

[Fuller]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Sadly this is now the new BMW reality. It wasn't always this way.

BMW "mobility"? Give me a fuckin break. LAME

Once BMW got rid of hydraulic steering, 6MT (for the most part) and slapped M badges on every damn thing they could It's been all downhill.

When my wife's 340 MSport lease is up this summer it will be the 1st time in 15+ years we won't have a 3 series in the garage.

I'm seriously considering another make for her next car. If the F8x wasn't so good I wouldn't be getting another one this summer.

My "affair" with BMW might be coming to end in the next few years.

I think most makes are heading in the same direction though. Cars that feel raw, or with true performance credentials, are becoming ever more niche.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Sadly this is now the new BMW reality. It wasn't always this way.

BMW "mobility"? Give me a fuckin break. LAME

Once BMW got rid of hydraulic steering, 6MT (for the most part) and slapped M badges on every damn thing they could It's been all downhill.

When my wife's 340 MSport lease is up this summer it will be the 1st time in 15+ years we won't have a 3 series in the garage.

I'm seriously considering another make for her next car. If the F8x wasn't so good I wouldn't be getting another one this summer.

My "affair" with BMW might be coming to end in the next few years.

Which non M have you tried recently? Early f30 (like our old ‘13 335) was crap but latest ‘18 f31 330 wagon is actually not bad and reasonably fun.

I get the sense they have moved their “A team” to the SUVs though.

My $0.02, cheap lease whatevers for commuter and get an all out sports car to keep around on the side if you haven’t already

[///M4ster Yoda]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

Which non M have you tried recently? Early f30 (like our old '13 335) was crap but latest '18 f31 330 wagon is actually not bad and reasonably fun.

I get the sense they have moved their "A team" to the SUVs though.

My $0.02, cheap lease whatevers for commuter and get an all out sports car to keep around on the side if you haven't already

We have a 16' 340 M-"sport" as my wife's ride currently. I've also driven a newer X1, X2, X3 in the last month or two.

God I hate SUVs. They ALL drive like complete shit. I've come to the conclusion I'm not a "Trucker". I will never understand Americas infatuation with SUVs never. There is barely any added benefit. The 19' X3 I drove was small inside with terrible driving dynamics. There is more room inside the F30 with a baby seat in the back. Stupid.

I was trying to get her to go in your direction. A wagon. 3 series wagon, Audi Allroad etc etc....not having it.

Wish I could go your route (older 911). I just don't want 3 cars right now so I'm stuck with getting my wife the AWD commuter for baby duty, bad weather, skiing etc etc... and I'm keeping an ///M4 around.

You just can't beat the ///M for its dual purpose usage. As far as I'm concerned that's all BMW has left at least for me. Sadly, It seems that window might be closing soon.

[visi107]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

We have a 16' 340 M-"sport" as my wife's ride currently. I've also driven a newer X1, X2, X3 in the last month or two.

God I hate SUVs. They ALL drive like complete shit. I've come to the conclusion I'm not a "Trucker". I will never understand Americas infatuation with SUVs never. There is barely any added benefit. The 19' X3 I drove was small inside with terrible driving dynamics. There is more room inside the F30 with a baby seat in the back. Stupid.

I was trying to get her to go in your direction. A wagon. 3 series wagon, Audi Allroad etc etc....not having it.

Wish I could go your route (older 911). I just don't want 3 cars right now so I'm stuck with getting my wife the AWD commuter for baby duty, bad weather, skiing etc etc... and I'm keeping an ///M4 around.

You just can't beat the ///M for its dual purpose usage. As far as I'm concerned that's all BMW has left at least for me. Sadly, It seems that window might be closing soon.

While I agree that we in America are somewhat ''obsessed with SUVs and pickup trucks" if you need a 3rd row seat then only an SUV can provide that . . well minivan too but who wants to drive one of those. My wife has an explorer and essentially it's for that reason . . and she likes SUVs too lol