How will the F8x M3/M4 be remembered?

[Darth One]

Omg. Who cares if an M car depreciates during its run?? If that's an indication of how a car will be remembered, then everything BMW M division has ever produced is garbage, other than the 1M and M3 CSL

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by Darth One

Omg. Who cares if an M car depreciates during its run?? If that's an indication of how a car will be remembered, then everything BMW M division has ever produced is garbage, other than the 1M and M3 CSL

Not M1???

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Humdizzle

If you find M3s under or near 40k they will likely have:
- sunroof
- high mileage
- dirty carfax
- no options (no LED, adaptive, HUD)
- undesirable color combo (black/black, Austin yellow, sakhir)

Sakhir is undesirable? I think it looks fantastic and was my second choice behind YMB if I wasn't able to find one in my search.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Sakhir is undesirable? I think it looks fantastic and was my second choice behind YMB if I wasn't able to find one in my search.

Maybe he was referring to Austin Yellow with Sakhir interior.

[yamer]

Coming from 2 previous E46 M3s, I'll chime in as I'v had my M4 for over a year now.

This platform is one of the most good looking in the M Category for years. Personally, I love everything about the looks/lines of the F80/F82. Bold, swooping curves and presence. What angered me about the previous two generations of M3 is that other than the Quad exhausts and a few M badges, it didn't stand out massively. * In Pure Stock Form *

The F80/F82 is the first one to grab the attention of tuners along with the F10 M5. The turbo platform is just so easy to get power from and you can finally run with the AMGs on the highway. The previous generations are just so hard to get power out of.

The noise from the S55 I will agree isn't as glorious as the E92 V8, but that is to be expected. That S65 is one of the best sounding engines.

[Darth One]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Not M1???

Hehe...i’m not old enough to remember when those cars were being sold. Would defer to someone who is

[hoppes-no9]

Originally Posted by z335is

Now that the platform is in the sunset period, how do you guys think the F8x Ms will be remembered from a historical perspective?

It looks like many publications / outlets are already trying to set up a narrative where this generation of a M cars was a huge disappointment. Which is funny since the M3/4 essentially beat every car in its class that was thrown its way (save for MAYBE the Giulia towards the end).

Haters gonna hate.

But you can't deny that any way you cut it, the F8x is a great-looking car that is awesome to drive.

[Mazen189]

I think initial reviews will be negative but eventually over time. People will respect and love them more.

If not, eff them

This car straight up lays pipe on the competition.

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I found about 50 more under for 40k retail with less than 30k miles, if you need more convincing. Let me know.

and how many panels have been repainted because of the numerous crashes?

[Prossx]

Originally Posted by kolosy

nobody cared about the mkv supra until years after it was out of production and that turrible movie came out.

Not exactly true...a lot of us came of driving age as Japanese GTs began to rule the day in the late 70s/early 80s (Celica, Datsun/Nissan Z's, etc.). Having owned an A50, A60, and MkII the car I really wanted was an MKIV - but it was way too expensive.

[MKParris]

Originally Posted by ///M///

All the folks on here saying the M3/4 is available in the 30's, I want you to go and see the car in person. Trust me, I have been down that road back in the day. All these cars listed with the shady mom and pop buy/sell car dealers are in bad shape and often have some story to them. And for the ones listed with 75k+ miles, seriously who will risk buying a BMW with that many miles. If you are in the market for a clean under 50k M3/4, it will still cost you above 40k at a minimum. And don't post what you see on the web. It's a whole different story in person.

you sir...are correct.

[allinon72]

Any model of car that gets a few years old will have examples of high milage, salvage title, beaten up versions somewhere in the country at places with names like The Devil's Sorcerer Auto. This is in no way indicative of the car itself. Just be happy you don't drive a domestic, where one is already at every stoplight, but once the model ages the floodgates really open.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by M4BimmerChris

I bought this car not only for the style but the sound I love it with my MPE on it and it sounds like the car should...... EXOTIC

lol I'm sorry but you must have never heard what an exotic car sounds like. I don't think I have ever heard someone describe the F8x as sounding exotic.

[Spritztour]

Originally Posted by z335is

Now that the platform is in the sunset period, how do you guys think the F8x Ms will be remembered from a historical perspective?

It looks like many publications / outlets are already trying to set up a narrative where this generation of a M cars was a huge disappointment. Which is funny since the M3/4 essentially beat every car in its class that was thrown its way (save for MAYBE the Giulia towards the end).

F80 M3 2018 with carbon Drive shaft
No technical issues whatsoever
A beast in Sports+
1600 Kg weight to 444HP is great
Love my F80

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by Rude Boy

This feels like an obituary........

Lol 😂

[MarinoB]

Only time will tell if another M3 will look as good from the rear as the F80. When my lease ends this December it will be my saddest return day. Even though it is far from perfect it does many things well. It has handled daily commuting in NYC traffic and open roads as well as I could have hoped for. The lines, stance and overall look of the F80 will age very well. In my opinion one of the best looking sport sedans to date.

[Alpine_F82]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

lol I'm sorry but you must have never heard what an exotic car sounds like. I don't think I have ever heard someone describe the F8x as sounding exotic.

Ugh hum I’ve owned 15+ Ferrari’s about 40 Porsche’s and around 20 bmws 10+ Mercedes couple Lambos, 2 lotus’s , 3 aston martins and 1 Audi R8 and I don’t know what a exotic car sounds like get out of here, I agree the F8x definitely needs a exhaust system on it but definitely sounds exotic with exhaust on.

[itsTwigs]

I don't know about the future but there are a couple of things you can't take away from the F80 series M cars. You can't take away the fact that its absolutely beautiful, Drives great, has an awesome bulldog stance, performance was M badge worthy, and the interior was awesome... not too over the top but special and undeniably bmw.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by M4BimmerChris

Ugh hum I've owned 15+ Ferrari's about 40 Porsche's and around 20 bmws 10+ Mercedes couple Lambos, 2 lotus's , 3 aston martins and 1 Audi R8 and I don't know what a exotic car sounds like get out of here, I agree the F8x definitely needs a exhaust system on it but definitely sounds exotic with exhaust on.

While sound is certainly subjective, I honestly have no idea how you can compare the m3 exhaust note to the types of cars you just mentioned.

[trey100]

Originally Posted by NickyC

Sakhir is undesirable? I think it looks fantastic and was my second choice behind YMB if I wasn't able to find one in my search.

Sakhir is beautiful. Have received nothing but compliments through 3 years.

[Jim B]

Originally Posted by trey100

Sakhir is beautiful. Have received nothing but compliments through 3 years.

+1 I've had mine 4 years, and I've had nothing but compliments. I love Sakhir Orange, especially with the matching SO/black full leather interior.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

While sound is certainly subjective, I honestly have no idea how you can compare the m3 exhaust note to the types of cars you just mentioned.

With an MPE the F80 sounds just as good as many Porsches.