Seems like a good time to own an F80

boglehead · 04-23-2019, 07:53 PM

Looks more and more like G80 will not see showroom floors until 2021, which makes the F80 a nice buy right now.

Pretty sweet I just purchased my first M3 2 months ago (a 2017) and it will remain the current generation for another [almost] couple years.

A '16 or '17 specifically seems feasible right now as far avoiding as much depreciation over your ownership. Plenty of low mileage cars out there.

I picked up my '17 with 24k and that's not even close to some of the low mile '17's out there, or even 16 and 15's.

jpy1980 · 04-23-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by boglehead

Looks more and more like G80 will not see showroom floors until 2021, which makes the F80 a nice buy right now.

Pretty sweet I just purchased my first M3 2 months ago (a 2017) and it will remain the current generation for another [almost] couple years.

A '16 or '17 specifically seems feasible right now as far avoiding as much depreciation over your ownership. Plenty of low mileage cars out there.

I picked up my '17 with 24k and that's not even close to some of the low mile '17's out there, or even 16 and 15's.

Hmmm so if it doesn’t show up til 2021 will it be considered a 2022 Model?

Wow sounds so future haha

boglehead · 04-23-2019, 08:11 PM

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Hmmm so if it doesn’t show up til 2021 will it be considered a 2022 Model?

Wow sounds so future haha

No I may be mistaking but one of the "inside" sources are saying 2020 production 2021 release on floors.

gatorfast · 04-23-2019, 08:17 PM

I thought the plan was for first appearance at an auto show this fall with production starting next spring?

boglehead · 04-23-2019, 08:21 PM

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I thought the plan was for first appearance at an auto show this fall with production starting next spring?

Well that's the other rumor. So I guess who knows, but of course I'm rooting for 2021!!!

minn19 · 04-23-2019, 09:29 PM

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You missed out on the true depreciation proof M3: The Legendary Jhare 30

uniqueMR · 04-24-2019, 05:31 PM

And for M4, 202x

Spagolli94 · 04-24-2019, 06:19 PM

This is why I just leased one of the last new F80s I could find. The lease on my 340i wasn't up for a few more months, but I was afraid if I waited, all the new/leasable F80s would be gone.

Tall Tom Cruise · 04-24-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly

You missed out on the true depreciation proof M3: The Legendary Jhare 30

Haha. Let's not forget the velocity edition M3...

M3Fahrer · 04-24-2019, 07:44 PM

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Ugh what am I supposed to do then when my lease is up next year.

Swapalease for a short term F8X lease takeover is an option

BigSky702 · 04-24-2019, 08:32 PM

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Ugh what am I supposed to do then when my lease is up next year.

M340i brudah!

LukeM15 · 04-24-2019, 09:32 PM

My 17 lease is up Jan 2020....I think I will refinance and hold on until the first batch of G80’s cycle through. OP you think that’s low mileage I just hit 10k on mines lol hence why I’m hesitant to give it back to bmw.

Maitre_Absolut · 04-24-2019, 10:05 PM

These MYs...

Can someone explain why an M3 CS delivered in Q4 18 is MY18 vs an M4 delivered Q1 2019 is a MY20. A few months apart = 2 model years....

When the G80 comes out it will be MY24 released 3 years after F80 MY18

seis-speed · 04-25-2019, 12:49 PM

The G80 is coming sooner than the OP indicates, IMO. The reveal is this fall, with possible online reveal this summer. I would not buy due to timing, buy because The F80 is a great machine. Personally, I like the 2015 models with the low-end punch and there were less options, so they weigh a little less, if you get a basic car with 6MT.

The value will only get better as we inch closer to the G80, but bang for buck F80 is hard to beat. JMO of course and as always YMMV.

2011zx10R · 04-26-2019, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by boglehead

Looks more and more like G80 will not see showroom floors until 2021, which makes the F80 a nice buy right now.

Pretty sweet I just purchased my first M3 2 months ago (a 2017) and it will remain the current generation for another [almost] couple years.

A '16 or '17 specifically seems feasible right now as far avoiding as much depreciation over your ownership. Plenty of low mileage cars out there.

I picked up my '17 with 24k and that's not even close to some of the low mile '17's out there, or even 16 and 15's.

Purchased my M3 December 2018.

The car is brilliant!!!

The next model will need to extraordinary in looks etc to have me reconsider.

No hp or torque numbers will make me switch.

My car bone stock!

Clark_Kent · 04-26-2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSky702

M340i brudah!

Negative.

jmg · 04-26-2019, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly

Ugh what am I supposed to do then when my lease is up next year.

Lease transfer from another owner who is getting into a lease right now.

SinatraM · 04-30-2019, 08:49 AM

just picked up a 2016 M3 with 11k miles , sweet spot for value

shayShay · 04-30-2019, 09:07 AM

Weird that im excited to read this - just bought an f80; and was worried that i will lose my thunder way too soon.

HazMatt · 05-02-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SinatraM

just picked up a 2016 M3 with 11k miles , sweet spot for value

I agree, basically same criteria I'm looking for currently.

///Master · 05-04-2019, 11:17 AM

They are saying the G80 reveal will be at Geneva Motor Show (March 2020)

Tommy L Garage · 05-04-2019, 02:55 PM

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They are saying the G80 reveal will be at Geneva Motor Show (March 2020)

Sept 2019

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/05/02/b...for-september/

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boglehead Mechanical Engineer 94 Rep 187 Posts Drives: '17 M3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Seems like a good time to own an F80 Looks more and more like G80 will not see showroom floors until 2021, which makes the F80 a nice buy right now. Pretty sweet I just purchased my first M3 2 months ago (a 2017) and it will remain the current generation for another [almost] couple years. A '16 or '17 specifically seems feasible right now as far avoiding as much depreciation over your ownership. Plenty of low mileage cars out there. I picked up my '17 with 24k and that's not even close to some of the low mile '17's out there, or even 16 and 15's. __________________ "It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested..."
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Spagolli94 New Member 16 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	This is why I just leased one of the last new F80s I could find. The lease on my 340i wasn't up for a few more months, but I was afraid if I waited, all the new/leasable F80s would be gone.
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LukeM15 Captain 560 Rep 991 Posts Drives: M3 G80 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (4)	My 17 lease is up Jan 2020....I think I will refinance and hold on until the first batch of G80’s cycle through. OP you think that’s low mileage I just hit 10k on mines lol hence why I’m hesitant to give it back to bmw.
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seis-speed #savethemanuals 2431 Rep 1,970 Posts Drives: 1M \| GT3 \| J392 \| GRc Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	The G80 is coming sooner than the OP indicates, IMO. The reveal is this fall, with possible online reveal this summer. I would not buy due to timing, buy because The F80 is a great machine. Personally, I like the 2015 models with the low-end punch and there were less options, so they weigh a little less, if you get a basic car with 6MT. The value will only get better as we inch closer to the G80, but bang for buck F80 is hard to beat. JMO of course and as always YMMV. Last edited by seis-speed; 04-25-2019 at 01:52 PM..
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shayShay Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: M3CP F8X/C63/e46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Weird that im excited to read this - just bought an f80; and was worried that i will lose my thunder way too soon.
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