Keep 16 f83 or save for 18, 19, or 20 M4

evensend · 01-25-2023, 09:11 AM

I have a 16 f83 in yas marina blue with absolutely no mods. When seeing F8X's with carbon lips, diffusers, etc. I love them, and not 100% satisfied with my f83.

It would take me around 5-7 months to trade my f83 in for cash and pay the difference also in cash. Also the new would come with all the carbon fiber. I would get an f82 comp or cs or heritage, whatever I can find near me and in great condition.

I guess my question is should I keep my f83 completely stock, at a state I am not 100% satisfied with, and save for several months to just buy one in which I would be beyond happy with. Or, I can do all the mods to my f83 (stage 2 & carbon fiber), but by the time I am done with modding the f83, it would cost just as much as I would need to save to get the f82 in a newer year.

Kinda stuck here and need help.. I don't want any answers like "just save your money." I am going to do one of the decisions either way, so save yourself time & don't write it. I just need other peoples insights and thoughts.

kk_alpine · 01-25-2023, 10:08 AM

If you are not satisfied with the F83 and prefer the looks of the F82, I would just go for that. You should enjoy what you are driving. The question is would you do stage 2 to the new one as well or are you only considering doing it to the current car if you keep it?

I personally prefer the F80/82 over the F83, but I am not a convertible type of person.

evensend · 01-25-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kk_alpine

If you are not satisfied with the F83 and prefer the looks of the F82, I would just go for that. You should enjoy what you are driving. The question is would you do stage 2 to the new one as well or are you only considering doing it to the current car if you keep it?

I personally prefer the F80/82 over the F83, but I am not a convertible type of person.

I would also go stage 2 on the f82. I barley use the convertible and prefer the looks of the f82. I appreciate the insight.

Redacre · 01-25-2023, 11:02 AM

IMO, build the car you have and pick all the exact parts you want instead of dealing with the stress of selling and sourcing another one that matches your requirements. I bet once you start modding and designing your own unique build you will find you love it again.

Innovade · 01-25-2023, 11:25 AM

I would sell and buy the car you want. The convertible top has a lot more moving parts that could be more prone to failure in the future.

MJBO · 01-25-2023, 02:19 PM

I love convertibles and seriously considered an F83, but couldn’t get past how good the F82 looks.

kfresh · 01-26-2023, 12:03 PM

Stage 2 requires DPs and running DPs with the top down you'll suffocate from the smell.

I'm in the same boat with an F83 but have all the carbon parts already installed and modded to my taste. The car is almost paid off so im just debating on waiting for the car market to crash and picking up a used g80 or the new CS.

evensend · 01-30-2023, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kfresh

Stage 2 requires DPs and running DPs with the top down you'll suffocate from the smell.

I'm in the same boat with an F83 but have all the carbon parts already installed and modded to my taste. The car is almost paid off so im just debating on waiting for the car market to crash and picking up a used g80 or the new CS.

This is a good point.. I was going to go catless. I canceled my intakes because I am seriously considering selling, and DPs would actually be ordered tomorrow. Is the smell really that bad?

Alvin Mpower · 01-30-2023, 08:24 AM

What's the current condition of your f83? If its in great shape and low mileage I would say keep it and mod it. If it's got issues and high in mileage I would sell and buy a newer and lower mileage car with the mods you desire. You can definitely find modded out f82s with carbon and exhaust because everyone who owns these cars mod the shit out of it, this will save you tons of money and time.

tgb1974 · 01-30-2023, 09:50 AM

Just my $0.02 as a fellow 2016 F83 owner. I think this model year and chassis is very reliable with proper maintenance, and it still looks very modern. It may actually be a "future classic," so that alone is to me a good argument for keeping it. While the G83 also turns my head when I go to the dealership, I still prefer the F83. And I say that coming directly from an E93! Anyway, not a bad decision for you to make.

dylanwilson · 01-30-2023, 11:54 AM

Coupe will always be the purist car and in the case of f8x the f82 looks far better than the convertible f83

sna66 · 02-08-2023, 06:45 PM

F83 all day for me

F80YMB · 02-08-2023, 09:23 PM

I would keep stock and sell it, then buy the car that you really want.

01-25-2023, 09:11 AM	#1
evensend New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Keep 16 f83 or save for 18, 19, or 20 M4 I have a 16 f83 in yas marina blue with absolutely no mods. When seeing F8X's with carbon lips, diffusers, etc. I love them, and not 100% satisfied with my f83. It would take me around 5-7 months to trade my f83 in for cash and pay the difference also in cash. Also the new would come with all the carbon fiber. I would get an f82 comp or cs or heritage, whatever I can find near me and in great condition. I guess my question is should I keep my f83 completely stock, at a state I am not 100% satisfied with, and save for several months to just buy one in which I would be beyond happy with. Or, I can do all the mods to my f83 (stage 2 & carbon fiber), but by the time I am done with modding the f83, it would cost just as much as I would need to save to get the f82 in a newer year. Kinda stuck here and need help.. I don't want any answers like "just save your money." I am going to do one of the decisions either way, so save yourself time & don't write it. I just need other peoples insights and thoughts.
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01-25-2023, 10:08 AM	#2
kk_alpine Private First Class 46 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	If you are not satisfied with the F83 and prefer the looks of the F82, I would just go for that. You should enjoy what you are driving. The question is would you do stage 2 to the new one as well or are you only considering doing it to the current car if you keep it? I personally prefer the F80/82 over the F83, but I am not a convertible type of person.
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01-25-2023, 11:25 AM	#5
Innovade Enlisted Member 63 Rep 48 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I would sell and buy the car you want. The convertible top has a lot more moving parts that could be more prone to failure in the future.
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01-25-2023, 02:19 PM	#6
MJBO Major 2603 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 BMW M3 Touring [0.00] 22 Toyota LC 300 [0.00]	I love convertibles and seriously considered an F83, but couldn’t get past how good the F82 looks. Attached Images
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01-26-2023, 12:03 PM	#7
kfresh Private First Class 69 Rep 124 Posts Drives: F83 ZCP & G05 X5 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Stage 2 requires DPs and running DPs with the top down you'll suffocate from the smell. I'm in the same boat with an F83 but have all the carbon parts already installed and modded to my taste. The car is almost paid off so im just debating on waiting for the car market to crash and picking up a used g80 or the new CS. __________________ 2018 F83 ZCP in Mineral White: ///M Performance Exhaust, K&N filter, BM3 Stg1, Spacers, EBC Yellowstuff, GTS/CS EDC Coding, All the carbon goodies 2022 G05 X5 sDrive 40i Carbon Black ///M Sports Package
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01-30-2023, 08:24 AM	#9
Alvin Mpower Lieutenant 389 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	What's the current condition of your f83? If its in great shape and low mileage I would say keep it and mod it. If it's got issues and high in mileage I would sell and buy a newer and lower mileage car with the mods you desire. You can definitely find modded out f82s with carbon and exhaust because everyone who owns these cars mod the shit out of it, this will save you tons of money and time. __________________ Current car: 2016 M4 DCT/Competition Pack/Executive Pack/Lighting Pack Previous car: 2017 440i 6MT M-sport/Track Handling/MPPSK/CTS Turbo catted downpipe/BM3 stage 2
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01-30-2023, 09:50 AM	#10
tgb1974 Lieutenant 138 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 2016 F83 M4 (DCT) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicagoland, IL iTrader: (0)	Just my $0.02 as a fellow 2016 F83 owner. I think this model year and chassis is very reliable with proper maintenance, and it still looks very modern. It may actually be a "future classic," so that alone is to me a good argument for keeping it. While the G83 also turns my head when I go to the dealership, I still prefer the F83. And I say that coming directly from an E93! Anyway, not a bad decision for you to make. __________________ 2016 BMW F83 ///M4 Tanzanite Blue Metallic/Silverstone Full Merino // NBTevo ID 6 retrofit // G3x/F90 10.25" MGU display retrofit // GTS flash // SmartTOP // 437M + Pilot Alpin PA4 (winter) // 359M + ContiSportContact 5P (summer) Retired: 2013 E93 M3 \| 2015 F22 M235i xDrive \| 2012 E70 X5 xDrive 35d \| 2010 E90 328i xDrive
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01-30-2023, 11:54 AM	#11
dylanwilson Private First Class 78 Rep 153 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Coupe will always be the purist car and in the case of f8x the f82 looks far better than the convertible f83
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02-08-2023, 06:45 PM	#12
sna66 Captain 506 Rep 758 Posts Drives: F83 Join Date: May 2014 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	F83 all day for me Attached Images
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02-08-2023, 09:23 PM	#13
F80YMB New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	I would keep stock and sell it, then buy the car that you really want.
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