Friends have argued that switching from an A7 to an M3 was a downgrade...

Beaugosse · 02-27-2024, 05:34 PM

...but you need to compare what's comparable. What I lost in luxury and comfort, I gained in sheer happiness.

BMW had previously burned me with a very unreliable Z4 35is (electronics), but I just missed the Bavarian feeling too much. After an Audi S5 and an A7, I was back on the market for an M3, lamenting that the G80 looks like a boar from the front... and this pretty F80 showed up.

Only one previous and meticulous owner, M Performance alcantara wheel, HUD, all dressed. The only update I made is mounting a subtle front lip, which I believe BMW should have added from the start, it does make a visual difference.

What an absolute pleasure to drive.

Happy to be back, and hello everyone!

(Edit: obviously I don't know how to use this forum properly yet and the photos look abysmal - the hood gaps are normal, aliased images are making the black zones looks larger)

jdmpimp · 02-27-2024, 05:58 PM

Welcome back to the dark side!!

henrylee · 02-28-2024, 12:08 AM

Would be an upgrade to me

cotmfk · 02-28-2024, 08:30 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

I don't believe it's a downgrade at all...

NickyC · 02-28-2024, 01:53 PM

How is that a downgrade?

M3SQRD · 02-28-2024, 05:07 PM

Agree with NickyC this switch was the opposite of a downgrade!

Interesting progression in cars, though, but you landed in a great place! Enjoy your f80. It’s a fun learning curve

Boznien · 02-29-2024, 10:51 AM

From luxury Volkswagen to a proper Bavarian sports car. I see no downgrade here.

02-27-2024, 05:34 PM	#1
Beaugosse Registered 14 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Z4 35is E89 (sold), M3 F80 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Friends have argued that switching from an A7 to an M3 was a downgrade... ...but you need to compare what's comparable. What I lost in luxury and comfort, I gained in sheer happiness. BMW had previously burned me with a very unreliable Z4 35is (electronics), but I just missed the Bavarian feeling too much. After an Audi S5 and an A7, I was back on the market for an M3, lamenting that the G80 looks like a boar from the front... and this pretty F80 showed up. Only one previous and meticulous owner, M Performance alcantara wheel, HUD, all dressed. The only update I made is mounting a subtle front lip, which I believe BMW should have added from the start, it does make a visual difference. What an absolute pleasure to drive. Happy to be back, and hello everyone! (Edit: obviously I don't know how to use this forum properly yet and the photos look abysmal - the hood gaps are normal, aliased images are making the black zones looks larger) Attached Images Last edited by Beaugosse; 02-27-2024 at 05:40 PM..
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02-27-2024, 05:58 PM	#2
jdmpimp honda/acura O.G. 66 Rep 38 Posts Drives: too slow Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Welcome back to the dark side!! __________________ Sold: 2008 E90 335i, FBO Returned: 2022 M340i, Individual Chalk Exterior, Individual Ivory White Merino Leather Returned: 2023 M430i, Brooklyn Grey Exterior, Tacora Red Interior Acquired: 2018 M3 CS, Alpine White Exterior (wrapped in Matte Charcoal Metallic 3M)
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02-28-2024, 12:08 AM	#3
henrylee Lieutenant 478 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal OC iTrader: (3)	Would be an upgrade to me __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT///Black Sapphire w/ Sakhir Orange Leather 2006 S2000 AP2 Laguna Blue Pearl 6MT
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02-28-2024, 08:30 AM	#4
cotmfk Major General 2050 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	Congrats and enjoy! I don't believe it's a downgrade at all... __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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02-28-2024, 01:53 PM	#5
NickyC Lieutenant General 17485 Rep 10,663 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	How is that a downgrade?
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M3SQRD Major General 2161 Rep 5,543 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Agree with NickyC this switch was the opposite of a downgrade! Interesting progression in cars, though, but you landed in a great place! Enjoy your f80. It’s a fun learning curve
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02-29-2024, 10:51 AM	#7
Boznien Private 74 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP (Avus Blue) Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [9.50]	From luxury Volkswagen to a proper Bavarian sports car. I see no downgrade here. __________________ 2018 BMW M3 ZCP - Avus Blue - DCT 2014 BMW 328i xDrive - Black Sapphire - FBO Stage 2+ (SOLD) 1995 BMW M3 - Alpine White - 5MT Instagram: @boznien
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