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Same I had a f90 m5c..Fast but boring. Lacks the exhilarating experience the g80 gives.. although mine is carbon seats I wonder how much of an experience killer are the softer standard seats. I can feel the road in my carbon seats… need to try before I get a g83c without carbon seats.
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I am about to trade in my M5C for a M4C xdrive, also looking for a more exhilarating experience
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Agreed. The base is fun, but the S is a much better match IMO too.
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MYP would be at the top of my list. Great utility, but not a full blown SUV. Ridiculously fast. Build quality improving, especially those that will be coming out of Austin.
Others I might consider though are the new RS3 and the Golf R.
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Can't push it much for now, but feels already more exciting than the M5C.
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I am facing the same problem, I am looking for a car that is fun to drive, has practical luggage space, AWD is almost a must and in addition, I would like the car to have a trailer hitch to tow snowmobile/jetski and so on.
Currently, I am hoping that a G8x M3 Touring has a trailer hitch as an option. Have seen photos of the G80 M3 fitted with a trailer hitch - so it is possible, not sure if it will be added from the factory. Another car that ticks all the boxes is the new M240i. Yes, it has an option for a trailer hitch! Looks are still a bit awkward but seeing real photos and a bit retro styling has grown on me. Plus it is not over the top expensive, would like a bit more practical luggage space and a hatch but cannot have everything. Another problem that M240i has is M2 - afraid that the M240i will look bland when the new M2 comes out with wider arches. Quote:
I have tried the P450 AWD and to me, it was surprisingly good. Yes, the platform is old but it still makes you feel good. R version has 575hp. Weight is 1735kg, 30kg more than G80 M3. F-Type is a hatchback so it has a usable boot and the simple sports car design is just beautiful. Quite sure that the M3/M4 platform is better dynamically but I enjoyed this car more than I expected. Have tried out the F-Pace SVR - for me, the problem is the size that seemed closer to X5/GLE than Macan. The engine is wonderful and as before I was at Stelvio QV camp, the SVR made me doubt that. |
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Recently saw a lap time comparison between M240i and RS3 and from that, I can conclude that RS3 is still a front-wheel-drive car that occasionally helps with rears and that drift-mode is a gimmick. Fighting oversteer all the time is not pleasant. Also cannot take a car seriously that has wider front tires than the rears. BMW making a not proper M-car that is as fast as a full RS is quite a bad look for Audi. |
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New Cayenne GTS or some flavor of taycan?
Or if the wait is too long for new ones you can take a look into picking up 958.2 Cayenne Turbo
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I would highly suggest putting a deposit down on a GR Corolla if you are ok with manual only. Think Focus RS, but Toyota build quality….not as ‘high end’ as the other cars on your list, but it will be more fun, IMVHO.
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my advice:
wait the M4, then late next year put a deposit on a 992.2 turbo s e-hybrid AWD and maybe, swap the M4 with it in 2024.
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GR Corolla isn't for everyone, but it's one of the few new cars that's caught my eye. Seems like a fantastic package that's actually hoonable on the street. I'm considering trading my g80 manual for it even though I don't want AWD.
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I was in a similar situation as you, my previous daily was a F80 Comp, which I loved, before that I had an E63S (AWD) which was insane and one that should be on your list. Currently I'm driving a GLC 63s. I agree with you, I never felt comfortable in the handling department. It is overall a great car with a fantastic engine, I had the secondary cats hollowed out which adds some volume which I will definitely miss. I haven't driven the G80X, mine is on a boat on its way to me right now, but based on the reviews I think it will address any of the issues I had with the F80 platform. I have a feeling this just might be the perfect car for me. Let's see. I would start exploring slightly used E63s if you can find one, that car won't disappoint. If i wasn't driving an AMG right now, that would probably be my number 1 choice. But I feel the G80X can be very comparable for a lot less $$. Plus G80X front grill and all is just a stunner. I've barely seen any on the road but when I do I feel like it has a lot of road presence. Good Luck!
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Honestly, for the money, I agree with this. Really not many options out there that offer what the G8X offers for the money.
Once the used market corrects, used G8Xs are going to be even greater value.
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Used G80's are becoming more common in the classifieds here. Problem is right now people are pricing them to get their money back on PPF, ceramic coating, tint, etc and sales tax. LOL. Such an interesting used car market we are seeing right now.
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