Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[dizz81]

The fuq? They gave you a convertible 840 as a loaner?? What dealership is this? lol. Best I ever got was a m340i.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Took my car in for servicing this morning, they gave a beautiful 2023 840i convertible loaner. I fit in the car very well, I’d definitely consider an M8 if the price was right. This thing would be simply amazing on long road trips.

Yeah I drove one 2-3 years ago before they made the tweaks. I definitely like the luxury but it felt big and ponderous (even compared to my X5 ) and as nice as it was it didn't feel $130k or whatever it was at the time.

Honestly my X5 doesn't really feel $130k either (the interior is nice but you definitely feel the let's-pimp-it-up-and-slap-leather-over-that-plastic), but it does feel way closer to me AND it has the benefit of being super functional for backwoods duty while still able to do size defying things when angry.

That said, when I replace the X5, at this point it'll either be an RS6 avant if I'm still spending a lot time in Canada or an RSQ8 if it's the US (I drove an 8 in the EU for a few days and it was WAY better than I thought)

EDIT: unless I can ED a Cayenne in Leipzig; then it'll be that

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by dizz81

The fuq? They gave you a convertible 840 as a loaner?? What dealership is this? lol. Best I ever got was a m340i.

They are very, very nice to me there. Great folks.

[Arcades]

I never gotten anything better than a 3er/X3. Even Porsche gives me Macans... last time it was a 4er (yup... G22) because they ran out of cars.

All I remember my experience with the 8 series has been it drove and felt very large in size. Boat like, super floaty. Very much a GT car, but super large.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Arcades

I never gotten anything better than a 3er/X3. Even Porsche gives me Macans... last time it was a 4er (yup... G22) because they ran out of cars.

All I remember my experience with the 8 series has been it drove and felt very large in size. Boat like, super floaty. Very much a GT car, but super large.

Same here, mostly 3er/X3's, although thankfully no awful X1's.

The 8er is definitely very very boaty, although while it drove large the cabin feels cramped (at least in the coupe) because of the small greenhouse, low roof, and lack of any sunroof. The convertible is honestly the most fitting of 8er variants since the car is more a straight line boulevard cruiser than anything and looks pretty decent with the top down. Plus the 50i models have a decent exhaust (surprisingly better than the M8). That being said, the previous gen 6er interior shits all over the 8er's interior despite the higher badge number and large price increase, and I think the exterior of the 6er is honestly better too.

[ash4390]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Congrats. My buddy has the a 2021 GT and it truly is a fun car, and the M177 engine is the best of the German V8's imo. Post some pics of your hot new ride!

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by ash4390

Gorgeous shots!

[minn19]

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

[ash4390]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

The 7MT in the GTS is pretty sweet... that's my vote unless you sit in traffic a lot.

[icegrill]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

7MT All day!

[swagon]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

Get the manual whilst you can.

If you hate it, you can sell it and get a PDK the next day somewhere on the lot

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

I don't think there is a wrong answer.

I prefer PDK personally since I am lazy.

[M3WC]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

Get 7mt. GTS has short throw shifter by 10mm over base models.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

MT Reasons:

(1.) For me the braun shaver look would be annoying
(2.) If you enjoy pedals, and you'll mostly be driving street, then pedals
(3.) Resale will probably be much higher with pedals

PDK Reasons:

* You're doing frequent track runs and time is a thing
* You're buying the car primarily as a competition hobby, i.e., you run against others

[NickyC]

Meh, nice Portimao footage though.

I really don't get the point of the M4 CSL now.

[Humdizzle]

the CSL is lighter, 2 seater, rwd, laser tails, duckbill spoiler
the CS is the 4 door awd version

118k for what is basically an xdrive comp with a tune and CF hood.

[Arcades]

Am I the only one that is very unimpressed with the CS?

Like they could have done more but didn’t type of vibe? And also, what’s with the limited selection of colors? For BMW that is almost a sin at this point.

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

the CSL is lighter, 2 seater, rwd, laser tails, duckbill spoiler
the CS is the 4 door awd version

118k for what is basically an xdrive comp with a tune and CF hood.

Exactly...they said it weighs less by a whopping 75lbs...oh boy! Then you have all the red rocket look at me accents. The coolest thing about it are the gold 827M wheels. I may actually order a set of those to replace my 825Ms. The 827s are, despite being standard equipment on the CS/CSL, the cheapest G8X rims you can order - at well under $3k for the set online (wheels only). Let's hope the gold variants hold that trend!

[Tecnniqe]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnvqz...MDJmNzVkMjY%3D

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

7MT my friend!

[cotmfk]

Originally Posted by minn19

3 days to lock, wrestling with getting PDK or 7MT. What say you guys?

Originally Posted by ash4390

The 7MT in the GTS is pretty sweet... that's my vote unless you sit in traffic a lot.

Originally Posted by icegrill

7MT All day!

Originally Posted by swagon

Get the manual whilst you can.

If you hate it, you can sell it and get a PDK the next day somewhere on the lot

Originally Posted by Arcades

I don't think there is a wrong answer.

I prefer PDK personally since I am lazy.

Originally Posted by M3WC

Get 7mt. GTS has short throw shifter by 10mm over base models.

Originally Posted by GrussGott

MT Reasons:

(1.) For me the braun shaver look would be annoying
(2.) If you enjoy pedals, and you'll mostly be driving street, then pedals
(3.) Resale will probably be much higher with pedals

PDK Reasons:

* You're doing frequent track runs and time is a thing
* You're buying the car primarily as a competition hobby, i.e., you run against others

Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

7MT my friend!

That's a pretty heavy lean in one direction. I would say the same - 7 MT. Good luck!

[cotmfk]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Am I the only one that is very unimpressed with the CS?

Like they could have done more but didn’t type of vibe? And also, what’s with the limited selection of colors? For BMW that is almost a sin at this point.

I agree. IDK what I was hoping for (other than a different face), but this wasn't it. Oh well... another $118k BMW has saved me! LOL