[Savvymarvy]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Upstate SC; ~2-3 hours away from VPC.

I’m going to Athens 4hrs 30mins away

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by Savvymarvy

I’m going to Athens 4hrs 30mins away

So close...lol. TinkerTailor noted that the wait during the car's journey from Germany to the US was painful...I agreed then, but I disagree now..lol This wait..is much much more painful. But soon it shall be over and we can enjoy!

[Savvymarvy]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

So close...lol. TinkerTailor noted that the wait during the car's journey from Germany to the US was painful...I agreed then, but I disagree now..lol This wait..is much much more painful. But soon it shall be over and we can enjoy!

BMW told me it has been released to a carrier and estimated to arrive 04/04. But my CA called the delivery company and they said they have till 04/07 to deliver the car. 😭😭

[TinkerTailor]

Originally Posted by Savvymarvy

BMW told me it has been released to a carrier and estimated to arrive 04/04. But my CA called the delivery company and they said they have till 04/07 to deliver the car. 😭😭

It’s always just a little longer…

[TaroBaapG35]

She's already at the dealership apparently..assuming it got there right before they closed. My CA said he'll send a few pics tomorrow since he left before the car got there. Planning to still pick up either Fri evening or Sat morning..

[Savvymarvy]

It’s here

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by Savvymarvy

It’s here

Nice! You won the Tire Lottery! Congrats!

When do you pick up? I'm going Sat AM. CA is waiting for PDI to send me pics :/

[Savvymarvy]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Nice! You won the Tire Lottery! Congrats!

When do you pick up? I'm going Sat AM. CA is waiting for PDI to send me pics :/

Oh shoot. I didn’t even see that yet. YES!!!!!!


They are shipping it to me today. I’m 1hr 15mins away from the dealership. I asked them to not remove the stickers or detail the car. So should be on the truck to me around noon time

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by Savvymarvy

Oh shoot. I didn’t even see that yet. YES!!!!!!


They are shipping it to me today. I’m 1hr 15mins away from the dealership. I asked them to not remove the stickers or detail the car. So should be on the truck to me around noon time

Ah got it! Makes sense! Since this is my wife's 1st time picking up a new car this way she insisted the car be "ready to go" when we pick it up knowing full well I'll be spending the 2 days following detailing/ceramic coating before doing PPF throughout the week.

[TinkerTailor]

Originally Posted by Savvymarvy

It’s here

Looks great - love the color combo! Please report back once you receive it!

Mine came lightly prepped by the dealer. My detailer told me that BMW did quite a nice job on the finish and he didn’t have to do much paint correction - I was very happy to hear it!

[TaroBaapG35]

FINALLY! The piggybank is here and she looks goood.

CA just sent over some pics. Unfortunately I lost the tire lottery. Oh well :/. I have same PZeros on the plaid right now, and they're not that bad. Interior pics tomorrow and picking up bright and early Saturday AM.

[MellowAnteater]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

FINALLY! The piggybank is here and she looks goood.

CA just sent over some pics. Unfortunately I lost the tire lottery. Oh well :/. I have same PZeros on the plaid right now, and they're not that bad. Interior pics tomorrow and picking up bright and early Saturday AM.

Piggybank may be the best G8x name. Looking good!

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by MellowAnteater

Piggybank may be the best G8x name. Looking good!

Thanks!! The snout area looks very pig like, then of course OG's G80 popped the term Piggy in my head and because she's green and is taking all my money, bank lol ..wanted to add a 3 in there for the M3 but still pondering..

Interior pics..24 hours and counting till I pick her up..

A few pics of interior..

Main interior attraction..le shtick..

[barker_b49]

2 of the 3 colors on my short list! They look great and make me second guess my choice of Toronto Red. BMW does such a great job on paint. Mine is estimated in on 4/8. Fingers crossed I get too see it soon!

[TaroBaapG35]

Picked her up today. Extremely happy I went with IOMG/tartufo. 6mt will take some time getting used to as 1>2 is tough to get smooth with Engine set to Sport+. Otherwise its good (and yes slighly rubbery). But it's so much fun. Absolutely no regrets going with manual. Car is extremely stable and composed. I'm coming from a Model S Plaid and the tire noise is the only con I can call out. But the pros..very heavily outweigh the Plaid. I'm glad I made the switch. Now to get these break in miles done and a few mods in..

[MellowAnteater]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Picked her up today. Extremely happy I went with IOMG/tartufo. 6mt will take some time getting used to as 1>2 is tough to get smooth with Engine set to Sport+. Otherwise its good (and yes slighly rubbery). But it's so much fun. Absolutely no regrets going with manual. Car is extremely stable and composed. I'm coming from a Model S Plaid and the tire noise is the only con I can call out. But the pros..very heavily outweigh the Plaid. I'm glad I made the switch. Now to get these break in miles done and a few mods in..

Happy to hear I’m not the only MS Plaid switching to G8X. When my wife got her X3 M40i last year, it reminded me how much I like to actually DRIVE a car. Not just press the accelerator.

Congrats on the new ride. Can’t wait until mine gets here.

[barker_b49]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Picked her up today. Extremely happy I went with IOMG/tartufo. 6mt will take some time getting used to as 1>2 is tough to get smooth with Engine set to Sport+. Otherwise its good (and yes slighly rubbery). But it's so much fun. Absolutely no regrets going with manual. Car is extremely stable and composed. I'm coming from a Model S Plaid and the tire noise is the only con I can call out. But the pros..very heavily outweigh the Plaid. I'm glad I made the switch. Now to get these break in miles done and a few mods in..

Congrats on the new ride! I was between a Plaid and the M4. I feel like I made the right decision. Nice to see a couple people coming from the Plaid to this car. Mine looks to be a day and a half out from Baltimore port. So soon!

[barker_b49]

Car made it to the dealer. Unfortunately I am out of town and can't pick it up!

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by barker_b49

Congrats on the new ride! I was between a Plaid and the M4. I feel like I made the right decision. Nice to see a couple people coming from the Plaid to this car. Mine looks to be a day and a half out from Baltimore port. So soon!

The Plaid is an amazing car for sure, but depending on what you're looking for it could possibly be a mistake. For me it was a good experience and ill probably add one down the road. But the experience of the G80 is hands down incredible. The car PULLs hard. I'm at 660 miles now and look forward to driving it. Haven't gone past 5k intentionally yet. Hit 6k 2x by accident.

[MellowAnteater]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

The Plaid is an amazing car for sure, but depending on what you're looking for it could possibly be a mistake. For me it was a good experience and ill probably add one down the road. But the experience of the G80 is hands down incredible. The car PULLs hard. I'm at 660 miles now and look forward to driving it. Haven't gone past 5k intentionally yet. Hit 6k 2x by accident.

I agree, Plaid was a great experience. Like you I’ll probably add it or an iX to the garage down the road. Thing is, it didn’t beat the thrill of actually driving an M car. I thought I’d never go back to gasoline and then I made the mistake of test driving the M4 comp. Night and day difference.

[barker_b49]

Finally got to pick her up, love this car!