04-15-2021, 09:14 PM | #23 |
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As a fellow Coloradoan, I can tell you this is a rough environment for nice cars. You can daily your F80 but you will need snow tires or at least all seasons. In my opinion, full PPF is a must. Also plan on needing a windshield replacement at some point. The sand/grit that CDOT uses to treat the roads during snow falls is hell on paint and windshields.
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04-15-2021, 09:28 PM | #24 |
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Lmao, I look back every time
I think there's only one answer OP: Wife, dogs, RAV4.... choose 2
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04-15-2021, 10:17 PM | #27 |
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Do what makes you happy or your dick hard.
Put the dogs in the M3 or put em in the X4M, you got one life man, worst case scenario you are detailing you interior a bit more often but who cares. Don't sell a car you don't want to sell because you don't think it fits with whatever lifestyle you think you may have. If driving the M3 makes you happy you gotta keep the M3. I wish more people would be a little more selfish in life, we would have a much happier society. |
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I feel like after all of this, I'll probably have to hang onto the M3 until AT LEAST the end of this summer. Probably a dumb time to get the new X4MC but oh well. I'm pretty much addicted to BMW at this point |
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04-15-2021, 10:34 PM | #29 |
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Can confirm F8x makes for an excellent doggo transportation apparatus
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04-15-2021, 11:38 PM | #30 |
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If the main family wagons are paid for, and this is a toy.. and IF you can afford the payments/insurane.. keep all 3.
Wife has a C43, I have a F-350 Platty and just picked up the M4 for hauling the clubs to the course haha. Hey, can't have a collection if you don't have more than one !! |
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04-16-2021, 07:14 AM | #34 |
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I'm not regretting anything just that the money could have been better spent or invested elsewhere.
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04-16-2021, 10:31 AM | #36 |
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This is not an issue that plagues all of them but for whatever reason there has been an issue of paint adhesion on the plastic parts on some batches. I have a 2020 Toronto Red and have zero peeling as the paint has held up well over two Canadian winters as it's not like every owner is having these issues as it seems to be contained to certain builds. I would like to think that BMW has got to the bottom of this because in 2021 I believe auto manufacturers should be able to get issues like this under control.
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I've had prior M cars. From my perspective, its the long running argument between practicality vs. fun. The internal struggle between the heart and the mind. The mind is telling you to be practical but the heart tugs the other way. There really is no right answer. To me, it boils down to the individual. I sold my prior M car when the kids came around; we only had 2 cars then and I could not fit car seats in the M and even if I could squeeze them in, it would be a back breaker. As kids came and seasons passed, I did the practical thing, getting utility cars and treating cars essentially as appliances. But in my heart, there was always that love of owning and driving a high performance car in tracks and canyon runs. Every time I saw a M3, especially the F8x gen. or P car (S, 4S, Turbo) I'd do a double take. (the E9x didn't do it for me aesthetically). We now have 3 cars, just like your setup. The M3 is my fun, our short road trip car. I get to bring my kids in it and have fun and make memories. I did consider the 911, but its sorta of selfish car and more impractical. Its more involving for sure, but at the end, its really a 2 seater. You *might* seat 4 but forget road trips. Not happening unless you put racks on it and even then. The way I look at it, if you really love your car and are ok with the additional expense, keep it. I sold my M3 and sort of regretted it for years as it was getting harder and harder to get a good conditioned one. There are really very few 4 door sedans out that match the F8x in looks, performance, rawness (yes I know, there prior gens can be argued to be more involving), trackability (should you want that) and just plain utility. This to me is the magic formula that BMW got right with this platform. As an aside, I went to the dealer 2 days ago to service the car and the first thing I got was comments on how the car looked from the BMW staff there. We're on the edge of a transition to EVs. Very soon, most of these cars will not be readily available even if you wanted to get one. And you'd have to compromise on condition if you did unless you paid up. |
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04-17-2021, 09:13 PM | #39 |
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Of all those cars the X4M is the most disposable. Renege on the lease, swap it later or just suck it up for the lease term and give it back.
The X4 will not equal the F80 on performance and driving pleasure, and does not offer more utility than the other two. But its worst sin is making you give up a car that you own, for a car that you're renting |
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