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07-24-2014, 03:58 PM | #45 |
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I think car reviews are becoming more and more subjective as time goes (and maybe access / blogging / youtubing evolves). I think here is not doubt that the F8X is more capable and as a pure driving tool in going as fast as you can from point a to point b better in every way.
But there is a huge debate nowadays about "feel" and "digital" cars compared to "analog" ones. It goes all the way from the super cars F40, F50 vs new gen Ferraris, Carrera GT vs 918 Spyder, 997 GT3 vs 991 GT3 etc. I for one love the 458s, the GT-Rs the new 991 GT3 vs the 997 GT3. And that trickles down to the new gen M3 / M4 (no other comparisons made). The new generation cars may have lost some of that "feel" from being less loud, and I suppose "less raw" in some ways. But that, in my mind, is made up by the hyper quick reflexes, the incredible engines, gearboxes and pieces of technology that make the cars surgically precise and super quick. The way technology makes these cars greener and faster and, in my opinion, more fun to drive. If I want a truly analog experience I would rather drive the E30 the E28 M-cars. I think in hindsight we will see these cars from the early / late 2000s as not the last of the really great cars but as a beginning of the era that is truly starting to take shape now. * I have owned a number high performance AMG vehicles and preferred the C63 to the E90 M3. |
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I love the looks of the M3/M4 and certain aspects of the car. Just not the whole of the car. They could have made it more raw, fun and visceral but I guess they think buyers of M3/M4 have grown up and want a more sedated performance machine. I don't have problem with turbo cars and in fact quiet love my N54. I just think an M car should be spine tingling raw and fun experience. Otherwise buy a 435i M-sport and throw tunes and suspension upgrade at it and get fast sedated experience.
Now the hope resides with M2. But for me personally the only BMW car that does anything right now is i8 the car is ground breaking with few like it from the competitors in its price range. My next car though might not be BMW after nearly 2 decades of BMW ownership of multiple series cars. Quote:
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It's only one reviewers opinion and he is known for his love of C63s. The M4 is just as fast, better handling, much more modern with better fuel consumption and a much better transmission and to my eyes looks much better. I can make my own mind up. M4 thank you.
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I guess this review settles all debates, the E9X is better than the F8X. Everyone agrees right? The E9X was better than the C63 and the C63 is better than a F8X. I mean this reviewers opinion is all that matters. It is undeniable proof. Anyone with a different opinion is just a troll.
I rely on other people's opinions to make all my decisions for me. So now I won't need to pick up the M4 I ordered that will be at the dealer next week. All this anticipation to get the new M4 and the car I bought 6 years ago is better. Who'd of ever guessed? From now on I'll be over on the E9X forum, this one is for losers with crappy cars. |
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Base Price of a BMW M4: 64,200 USD Base Price of C63 edition 507: 75,125 USD Price difference of $10,925
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a quick search and looks like there are barely any for sale in the US. It seems the C63 edition 507 is in between the regular c63 and the black edition, BMW M is missing a competitor here since there is the base M3/4 and the GTS but no middle car
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1. More city torque so we don't have to shift down to pass on the highway, or be embarrassed by Jeep SRT8s at stop signs - Check! 2. Better fuel economy so we don't have to spend half our lives at the pump - Check! 3. Cupholders! - Check! Seems like BMW knows their target market very well. Quote:
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Ohh, miscommunication. No biggie. I still lust after an F82 - and I see that you have a 6MT (yay). How's the ride so far?
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And estimates run upwards of $7,500. Not something I'm happy about for a car that was promoted as a high performance model. This represents an after the fact price increase of 10%.
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I have never seen one review in which the E9X "destroyed" the C63. And by the time the LCI model came out, the comparison test results started to swing in the AMG's favor. For entertainment purposes, the W204 C63 vs. F80/F82 comparison is interesting but in reality, the former is a 7-8 year old design while the latter has been out for only mere months. I expect the F80/F82 to be a more modern, "higher tech" car. The F82 certainly felt like the "fresher" car when I drove it. The W205 C63 will be the proper comparison point.
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I had a 2014 GT-R for a year after a long string of performance cars including an Audi S4TT, 2 different C6 Corvettes, a CTS-V and the wife's 2012 C63. Of all these cars, the GT-R felt the MOST connected. It responded so quickly to inputs and so predictably that it felt almost telepathic. For example, it was easy to 4 wheel drift around corners when desired even with the stability control fully engaged. By comparison all of the other cars mentioned were much more difficult to dive fast. There seems to be some weird view that unless a car is difficult to drive at or near the limit, you aren't really "connected" to the car. I doubt I will ever again own a car as capable or connected as the GT-R. /flame off As to the current M3/M4, I strongly disagree with the quoted review. My wife's C63 has the performance package which provides performance more or less equivalent to the 507 (see for example the latest C&D review that shows near identical performance for the 2012 C63 Coupe w/PP and the current 507). I agree that the V8 is one for the ages. however, the transmission (while fun in its most aggressive automatic mode) is a total slug in manual mode compared to the M4 DCT. Even more glaring is the lack of traction from the stock tires (and the relatively narrow wheels and fenders limiting the ability to install more appropriate rubber). The rear tires are 255 Contis. I break them loose all the time without even trying. Accelerate even moderately in a corner and watch the back end of the car do its best to swap with the front end (even with stability control fully engaged). Numerous reviews have also pointed out that turning off stability control is something that should be limited to semi-pro drivers due to this same end swapping tendency. By contrast, all the M4 reviews I have seen have commented that turning off stability control offers a great opportunity for highly controlable drifting. Don't misunderstand, the C63 is a blast to drive and very comfortable on the highway for long drives. However, for aggressive street and any track driving, the M4 is much more fun because you can push it harder with far less risk of encountering roadside ditches and trees. |
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I love it! and ever since I dropped her off in France 3 weeks ago I've been missing her like crazy! once I'm in it I forget all the negative stuff I hear from reviewers or forum members, I love my turbos and the sounds that they make I don't even need an aftermarket exhaust to make the car sound good
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Sounds great to me! you don't reside in California by any chance?
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theres a guy on mbword that wants to get rid of his lease... dude bought a bought he's also selling it for 67500 which is his buyout. almost went for it but also going to mercedes in about an hour or so to look at a 2014 c63
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The 507 is a fantastic car no doubt. My buddy let's me drive his sometimes and it's pure delight! Here's his car with mine..
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The C63 is a fantastic car... the sound is the best I have heard on any car IMO.
The transmission and weight are the only real downsides. What I don't agree with is the overall assessment. When a car has better handling, feels lighter and has a better transmission... the whole "soul" thing is too subjective to rely on as everyone will have a different take on what that means to them. Having owned a C63 coupe and the M4, if you take away the "sound" aspect, the M4 feels much more capable, more lively, more fun... to me. The C63 sounds intense and that makes it a hugely enjoyable car. The M4 feels far more nimble, responsive and capable. For the street, I think it is completely personal preference (although I really like the more "go kart" feel of the M4 vs the C63). For the track, there is no competition IMO.
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I lust over a 507 wagon. The 507 is a special car with parts from the black series and the added improvements from the lci. Bmw should of done the same treatment with the e90m with parts from the gts or crt. Anyways I remember when the lci of the c63 amg came out and it was winning a lot of comparisons with the e90. Also faster on the ring. So I think the review is fair knowing the improvements of the lci were substantial were enough to top the old m3 and then even more improvements with the 507 vs a first year f80. How old is the c63 amg platform anyone? Plenty time of time for revisions. hope the f80 gets the same treatment over time.
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Agree with what you're saying. The amount of sensitivity and defensiveness is quite crazy. This particular review is not an outlier, but actually corroborates quite a few points brought up by numerous reviews, including TG and another one which stated that the last ZCP E90 was at least as enjoyable as the new car. You'll probably see more reviews talk about the modest numbing down of the traditional M driving experience, which is to be expected with a turbo charged car (revs, sound, throttle response) with electric steering (while precise, won't feel the road as much). Which is fine, as the new car does a quite a few things better too; however accusations, name calling or outright distortion of info are getting ridiculous. For example, "new M3 is faster than a supercharged E92", when the traps/times clearly showed the opposite. Also that E30 DTM vs M4 thread was the epitome for me, where obviously the same driver was driving both cars, you heard some ridiculous assertions: 1) it's the same helmet but not the same driver; 2) the M4 guy obviously doesn't know how to drive; 3) you're not reading the German article right, because the English translation from a source that isn't exactly the most reliable is saying it isn't the same driver.
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