[madpistol]

Originally Posted by DavidXJ

Same here. I've had--and very much loved--a M340i for the past year. But it has some expected equity in it (in part due to the upswing in used prices now) and so I figured that this month really was my moment to order the M3. Totally irrational, from every perspective of course (including in light of how excellent and stunningly capable the 40i itself is)! But then, nothing is quite rational or pragmatic about a full-blooded M. It's an existential choice; especially here in the UK, where time really is running out to get hold of this kind of engineering (and sound!).

Glad to hear I'm not alone in my crazy irrational behavior.

The M340i is a stunning car in ever sense of the word.... but what's the point in having a stunning car when you can have an insane car?

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by BardG

I spent some time with Audi as well, including an RS4. I moved to BMW because despite the specs of an Audi it just isn't the drivers car BMW is.

Nor does it have 10% of the community BMW has.

[KANdaddy]

I’ve owned every M3 except the e30. I can’t wait to continue the tradition with the G80!

[amuk]

The G80 would be my first BMW ever. As a young lad I always had an appreciation for M3's and M5's (and more recently the M2 as an adult), so I'm excited to make this my first toy and daily driver in one.

[jmg]

This is my 9th bimmer, but 3rd M, but they are all just as special in their own way to me!

2016 F80 M3


2018 F80 M3 CS


2022 G82 M4 Competition X-Drive

[Ryan_sng]

My M3C will not only be my first M car but my first BMW. I’ve been driving Audi’s for the last 11 years and only switched once Audi cancelled the RS3 for Canada. Drove the RS5 but it was more sterile than Lysol wipe and did nothing for me. I bought the M3 after a random dealership visit just to see if I would like it.

[WATCHMY6]

My G82 will be my second M… currently driving 2017 X6M… got my wife 2022 G80CX and it's her first M and she loves it

[madpistol]

Originally Posted by amuk

The G80 would be my first BMW ever. As a young lad I always had an appreciation for M3's and M5's (and more recently the M2 as an adult), so I'm excited to make this my first toy and daily driver in one.

To me, the M3 was always the un-obtainable ultimate sports car. I'm still pinching myself that this year, it moved from "unobtainable" to "obtainable" in my life. Never thought it would happen, but here we are.

[Vishal50028]

Originally Posted by madpistol

The M340i is my first BMW.
The M3 Comp will be my first M car.

Total money mismanagement on my part, but I don't care.

Yep. I feel the same lol. Went from a 14' 335i to this. I just said screw it I'm going to get one and getting an allocation within 2 days of my dealership visit made it a slam dunk

[BardG]

I've in 5's for a while, currently in a M550. I seriously considered an M5 last year but something kept holding me back. I finally concluded the 5 is just to big a car me, so as much as a beast the M5 is, it too would not be the nimble car I want. (No offence to the M5, I know it's highly rated)

I'm very excited the M3 will be my first M car!😊

[Mamba]

Originally Posted by madpistol

The M340i is my first BMW.
The M3 Comp will be my first M car.

Total money mismanagement on my part, but I don't care.

I like how you didn't count the M340i as an M car! 😁

[parathon]

As per the title I am a terrible creature of habit. I have looked many time at other brands (nearly tempted by Aston Martin early Vantage and more recently Porsche) but this is my 7th M3/M4 (E36, E46, E92, F82). They have always suited me so well.... And the current G82 is the biggest improvement and the best (and biggest) by some distance... Love it..

[yahh]

I'm surprised by how many people voted yes. Most BMW owners I know have been owners for 10+ years. This will be my first new M but my 8th or 9th over all. I've owned multiple E36 M3's, E46 M3, and a pair of E92 M3's (one supercharged) over the last 10 years.

[madpistol]

Originally Posted by Mamba

I like how you didn't count the M340i as an M car! 😁

Because it isn't an M car. The M340i is a fantastic car with a ton of power, but it is not an M car.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Second M3. Still have my first and will never sell it.

[DavidXJ]

Originally Posted by madpistol

Because it isn't an M car. The M340i is a fantastic car with a ton of power, but it is not an M car.

Exactly. And not to derail the thread, but just to add that it actually does a disservice to think of the 40i as an M (not that anywhere near as many owners actually do that, despite what M puritans would irritably claim). It's best thought of in more standalone terms as a brilliantly capable, indeed epically propulsive, daily. I for one predict I'll be missing elements of it when taking up life in my G80 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone else: regardless of the aura of proper Ms, this generation of M Performance cousins deserves its cred.

Now, onwards with the M reverence...

[MCM4]

First M, and first BMW.

I have always found traditional BMW front ends attractive. But when I saw this massive ugly double kidney - or whatever the so called experts call it - I fell in love. I think it aggressive and sporty, and very much my cup of tea. I am an architect by trade. The greatest designs are often polarizing. And it is not easy to update something so iconic. I applaud the BMW designers on this one.

[maverick618]

Will be my first BMW and first M. My inner 15yr old is extremely excited

[vj123]

Its my first M and I have been planning for a while.

[Saywhat4118]

My first BMW was a 2015 X5. Loved it. So I bought a 2015 335 and I still have it. Use it daily. Late last year I wanted to buy my first "Sports Car". Budget was 100k.

I first thought, let's get the C8 but I have 2 little ones so that wasn't going to work.

Did a lot of research and just thought the G8X was the best car under 100K overall. Currently driving a G83 (Swapping with a G82 soon, selling this one... Lmk if you're interested &#128521. I absolutely love everything about this car. The drive, the look, the features. Couldn't be happier. No buyers remorse (besides switching to a coupe instead of convertible). And the community is amazing too.

[figuec56]

Originally Posted by Saywhat4118

My first BMW was a 2015 X5. Loved it. So I bought a 2015 335 and I still have it. Use it daily. Late last year I wanted to buy my first "Sports Car". Budget was 100k.

I first thought, let's get the C8 but I have 2 little ones so that wasn't going to work.

Did a lot of research and just thought the G8X was the best car under 100K overall. Currently driving a G83 (Swapping with a G82 soon, selling this one... Lmk if you're interested &#128521. I absolutely love everything about this car. The drive, the look, the features. Couldn't be happier. No buyers remorse (besides switching to a coupe instead of convertible). And the community is amazing too.

Curious what had you switching from the vert?

[Purekoryo]

In the last two years went from 718 GTS to 991.2 GTS to 718 GT4 to G80 M3 Comp.

Missed the 991.2 GTS for hauling family around backroad trips but price on them are insane so M3C was the next closest thing, mostly to meet that mission.