2021 G80 M3 / G82 M4 Reviews Compilation Thread

bates1325 · 03-09-2021, 05:54 PM

CH reviewing the car like Friedrich's in the back seat pointing a gun at him....I'm just not convinced..

Digitalize · 03-09-2021, 05:56 PM

Another video review here -

LeedsM4 · 03-09-2021, 05:56 PM

Oooo big one from Chris Harris - "like a powerful M340i" ... how disappointing. Definitely lost its raw and angry personality

LeedsM4 · 03-09-2021, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AlexFL

As expected, all the reviews are extremely positive.

.....despite the chagrin of those that wanted the reviews to be negative.

One key thing that Chris Harris said early in his review was that the styling was mostly well received by all of those who saw the car as he drove it around for the past week+. That's telling for those who swear everybody hates the car.

Probably helps that TV Star Chris Harris is driving the car?

"Oh look, it's that guy off the telly"

Puuhapete · 03-09-2021, 05:58 PM

CH and Throttle House just nailed the truth. As I was expecting, the gearbox was the biggest disappointment if you don't count the looks, which are subjective.
This G80 with a slightly more attractive front design and newest DCT technology would have been a 10/10 car. A blast and I probably would have bought it.

jkap27 · 03-09-2021, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RossM3

100%
He knocks the transmission, knocks the looks, calls it a jacked up M340 engine, more weight. Not exactly a glowing review. Christ how could BMW mess this car up so much

...gets immensely excited when he talks about the steering...says it's much more competent than the car it's replacing. Sounds like a pretty honest evaluation of the pros/cons to me and a very positive review. I guess people will interpret it the way they want to fit their opinions though on both sides lol. Probably depends on what you're going to do with the car as well...the zf fits what I'm going to use it for better so from my point of view that review would be immensely positive when it might not to others

RugbyBro · 03-09-2021, 06:01 PM

Well been through a bunch of these and let me say this: you future G8X owners will probably love your car

.

As expected, it is a faster, more capable, more refined, but more muted F8X (my expectations solely driven by my experience in late F and G chassis M/Non-M cars in relation to my own F8X). I think that's a very fair assessment and generally more people will enjoy G8X because of it. The common pros and cons I've noticed:

Pros:
Fast, very fast (specifically comp models)
Great mechanical grip
Much more refined and livable
ZF8 is noticeably better in normal driving contexts

Cons:
ZF8 is noticeably worse than DCT in performance/spirited driving contexts
Less raw/sharp/"darty"/angry experience than F8X
Design is a bit more confused

Toss-ups/no-consensus:
Sound
Weight/Perception of Weight
Steering is good but still "dead" - not sure if there is unity on this one across the reviews I watched

Worthy successor? Based on these reviews I'll say so, I'll keep my final judgment for when I can drive the thing.

ShockArrival · 03-09-2021, 06:01 PM

Goodbye next couple of hours...goodbye!

W/// · 03-09-2021, 06:01 PM

Pretty mixed review from him but I definitely appreciate his feedback. Sucks they don't get the 6MT

EXE46 · 03-09-2021, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Agreed! I can't wait to see the track based comparisons. Joe Achilles got a 3.7 in his 0-60 test in cold weather.

It will be a slaughter fest, those who has been knocking the big girl is in for a rude awakening. Steering got great praise from CH, that's the biggest compliment one can expect, BMW finally nailed it. RWD so balanced the man thought he was driving an AWD, say what.... This big girl rocks....

WWM3 · 03-09-2021, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

Pretty mixed review from him but I definitely appreciate his feedback. Sucks they don't get the 6MT

Agreed. It was a mixed review and I wonder if he would have enjoyed the manual car more.

NoImDirtyDan · 03-09-2021, 06:09 PM

The transmission choice was a poor decision on BMWs part (among other things). CH review was on point and just as I expected, it slides like a dream!

Blindside_137 · 03-09-2021, 06:10 PM

Enjoyed CH's take as always. Especially his impression of the front end.

Certainly looks fun to drive. Wished he had the manual.

Montaver · 03-09-2021, 06:10 PM

Harris, Catchpole, Prosser. Perfect. Crack the vintage Merlot and enjoy.

VipinLJ · 03-09-2021, 06:21 PM

The video I watched right after the Throttle House video

bsmf8x · 03-09-2021, 06:26 PM

BSM/IOMG on silverstone interior with a manual is what I'm going to probably replace my f80 with

solstice · 03-09-2021, 06:28 PM

Based on the reviews and my IRL viewing this is near the perfect car for what my family want out it this time around. Bravo BMW.

Advevo · 03-09-2021, 06:29 PM

I have driven a ZF8 on track no way i would buy an M3 with that.

Next

1800 kg are they nuts! My wife X1 SUV is lighter lol.

M3 has become more a replacement for an M5. Nice fast daily with all the comforts.

Buying M car means for me also fun on trackdays. The M3 and M4 has growon to much in weight, size and price. I take Manual M2!

Let’s just hope they don’t f... up the new M2 with more weight and size.

Jcali86 · 03-09-2021, 06:40 PM

This...is a video I always skip 10 seconds as soon as I start

KoenG · 03-09-2021, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RossM3

100%
He knocks the transmission, knocks the looks, calls it a jacked up M340 engine, more weight. Not exactly a glowing review. Christ how could BMW mess this car up so much

He was critical like always, but he loved the car or did you see something else? I look at his Topgear review and he gives a score of 9/10.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/bmw/m4-competition

Ibiza · 03-09-2021, 06:42 PM

Y'all don't forget the upcoming MxDrive. I have no choose ordering/leasing M4 verts as one of my DD with the ZF 8AT.

Way too much to read/watch, which reviews are high yield?

CanuckM · 03-09-2021, 06:42 PM

I haven't watched all the reviews but Throttle House was also the best for me. Hearing that it's a bigger M2 and not a smaller M5 in the way it drives and dances is a massive relief.

Of a particular note, I've been struggling to go to a Comp/ZF8 configuration instead of the manual I ordered. I am glad I went with the manual, all 3 reviews I watched talked about how dull or characterless the new auto is.

I plan on tracking this at least 5-6x a year and it looks right at home being pushed and trashed around.

Long live M.

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03-09-2021, 05:56 PM	#47
LeedsM4 Enlisted Member 66 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW M4 2018 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Oooo big one from Chris Harris - "like a powerful M340i" ... how disappointing. Definitely lost its raw and angry personality
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03-09-2021, 05:58 PM	#49
Puuhapete Private First Class 145 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 25e, 2021 Taycan 4s Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Espoo, Finland iTrader: (0)	CH and Throttle House just nailed the truth. As I was expecting, the gearbox was the biggest disappointment if you don't count the looks, which are subjective. This G80 with a slightly more attractive front design and newest DCT technology would have been a 10/10 car. A blast and I probably would have bought it.
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03-09-2021, 06:01 PM	#51
RugbyBro Brigadier General 7609 Rep 3,611 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Well been through a bunch of these and let me say this: you future G8X owners will probably love your car . As expected, it is a faster, more capable, more refined, but more muted F8X (my expectations solely driven by my experience in late F and G chassis M/Non-M cars in relation to my own F8X). I think that's a very fair assessment and generally more people will enjoy G8X because of it. The common pros and cons I've noticed: Pros: Fast, very fast (specifically comp models) Great mechanical grip Much more refined and livable ZF8 is noticeably better in normal driving contexts Cons: ZF8 is noticeably worse than DCT in performance/spirited driving contexts Less raw/sharp/"darty"/angry experience than F8X Design is a bit more confused Toss-ups/no-consensus: Sound Weight/Perception of Weight Steering is good but still "dead" - not sure if there is unity on this one across the reviews I watched Worthy successor? Based on these reviews I'll say so, I'll keep my final judgment for when I can drive the thing. __________________ Current: F80 Prior: F82, F32
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03-09-2021, 06:01 PM	#52
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W/// Lieutenant General 7532 Rep 12,318 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Pretty mixed review from him but I definitely appreciate his feedback. Sucks they don't get the 6MT __________________ Current: 16 F82 M4 GTS, Black Sapphire/Black, DCT 08 E92 M3, Sparkling Graphite/Bamboo Beige, 6MT 07 E85 Z4M Roadster, Alpine White/Red, 6MT 99 E36 M3, Techno Violet/Dove Grey, 6MT
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03-09-2021, 06:10 PM	#58
Montaver Lieutenant Colonel 2277 Rep 1,699 Posts Drives: G87 M2 & M340i LCI Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Harris, Catchpole, Prosser. Perfect. Crack the vintage Merlot and enjoy.
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03-09-2021, 06:28 PM	#61
solstice Major General 5459 Rep 7,037 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Based on the reviews and my IRL viewing this is near the perfect car for what my family want out it this time around. Bravo BMW.
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Advevo Banned 582 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, E30 M3 DTM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Country where the taxes are too high!! iTrader: (0)	I have driven a ZF8 on track no way i would buy an M3 with that. Next 1800 kg are they nuts! My wife X1 SUV is lighter lol. M3 has become more a replacement for an M5. Nice fast daily with all the comforts. Buying M car means for me also fun on trackdays. The M3 and M4 has growon to much in weight, size and price. I take Manual M2! Let’s just hope they don’t f... up the new M2 with more weight and size.
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03-09-2021, 06:42 PM	#66
CanuckM First Lieutenant 676 Rep 387 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I haven't watched all the reviews but Throttle House was also the best for me. Hearing that it's a bigger M2 and not a smaller M5 in the way it drives and dances is a massive relief. Of a particular note, I've been struggling to go to a Comp/ZF8 configuration instead of the manual I ordered. I am glad I went with the manual, all 3 reviews I watched talked about how dull or characterless the new auto is. I plan on tracking this at least 5-6x a year and it looks right at home being pushed and trashed around. Long live M.
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