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Now because there are quite some restrictions travelling to these countries, this is probably no option. So let them drive in germany and so on...well, bad conditions, winter tires, so again complains... I'm sure we would have seen some reviews already if there was no Covid impact, but as it is, probably everything takes a bit longer until all journalists have had their chance to do reviews, before embargo is lifted... And about sanitizing, sure they have to. Even my local dealer has to clean the car completely only after movement of car for service things...I even was alone testdriving the M4C beginning of January and they cleaned the car before I sat inside and after I finished the drive. Each cleanup took around 20min...they sanitized the whole interior, seats, steering, displays, everything... |
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02-16-2021, 09:25 AM | #112 |
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There are cars over here in California and it's never winter here, so not sure why it being winter to the East is an excuse not to get some driving reviews over here?
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02-16-2021, 10:11 AM | #113 | |
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This actually plays a big role nowadays, it does not help if you make your living with car reviews, but only can „review" this car 2,3 months later than others...not much would be watching your review. That is why I think it may take a bit longer... |
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02-16-2021, 09:55 PM | #115 |
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Honestly I prefer to watch a good technical review (a la savagegeese) 2-3 months or even a year later than any click bait self proclaimed car journalists entertainers that don't even take time to learn the cars features and options etc..
Hell, that Mr AMG guy just baught an M2cs and is announcement video was full of errors concerning the car, ridicule..
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02-17-2021, 01:45 AM | #116 | |
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what was exactly wrong? I watched the video but didn't notice anything specific. But wasn't that attentive tbh... |
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02-17-2021, 03:53 AM | #117 |
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Joe Achilles mentioned recently that reviews will be worldwide available on the 10th of March. It was a response I saw on social media.
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02-17-2021, 04:28 AM | #118 |
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The weight increase doesn't only apply the AWD cars, the RWD G8x cars are also heavier than the F8x cars.
The G8x are marginally larger cars, so more sheetmetal. It seems there's somewhat less model specific engineering gone into this generation that might have helped cut weight - in the name of cost-cutting no doubt (the M3/M4 video series on YT focusses on the more glitzy aspects of the car compared to the videos made for the F8x gen, carefully avoiding areas of detail where they've not made such an effort). Combined with more safety, electronics & comfort items etc, its almost guaranteed these cars would be heavier. Having said all that its high on the list to replace my F82, although I'm tempted to add M550i (new to the UK range with LCI), M850i & M5 to my considerations too; more power & torque than M3/M4, same ZF 8-speed AT, all of these are X-Drive and there isn't such a big weight difference now. |
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Having said that, you guys Stateside should count yourself lucky with regards to the level of access to G8x, judging by photo posts I'm seeing on here and videos on YT. Over here in the UK, we've had a few videos from the likes of Joe Achilles etc, but absolute radio silence in terms of cars at dealerships or BMW events (same with the regular 4-er, I've still not seen one) - although in fairness we have had a much more strict country-wide & local lockdowns etc in the UK limiting activities. |
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I understand COVID must have had an impact...but still.
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March 10th the embargo lifts per BMW Blog
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Comparing the technical detail videos of the previous F8x gen to what they're releasing on YT with the 'M3/M4 Explained' series indicates a definite shift in focus to more marketing led items. Just as a few examples we've lost the carbon drive shaft (I know this changed mid-life on the F8x), carbon front brace, composite boot/trunk lid (on M4) etc in favour of more 'glitzy' items like optional carbon bucket seats. |
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02-23-2021, 11:57 AM | #128 | |
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The 0-60 time is roughly the same even with more power....which is something I find really odd. Compensate extra weight with extra power? IMO, I feel more engineering and effort was put into the F8X than the G8X. There was like huge improvements from E9X -> F8X like Twin Turbo, 7 heat exchangers, a better DCT, rear mounted subframe bolted to the car, Single Piston to multi-piston brakes, magnesium oil pan (for like the 1st year), carbon fiber drive shaft, carbon fiber strut brace, a huge jump in 0-60 time from like 4.4 seconds to 3.8/3.9 with DCT Comp/DCT Non-ZCP. Peak Torque was available at a even lower RPM..1900ish to now 2,650/2,750. It's also the lightest M car in recent generations, and then it got heavier..an extra 500+ pounds!!!! The redline also dropped again from like 7600 to 7200. The only thing that it has going for it is are probably these things: 1) Better Handling (maybe, they said they focused on steering and handling) 2) Nicer and updated Interior 3) Nicer Exhaust tone with burbles 4) With AWD it will be faster...ish? 5) More compliant ride 6) Become less racecar, more mall crawler with those luxury features like Adaptive Cruise control, etc. But besides all of this, I still can't wait to watch the reviews and hear what reviewers have to say, but I feel that they will voice the same opinion as me that they focused on cost cutting and less engineering into this car.
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The F8x platform was a huge move for BMW for a multitude of reasons. NA to TT, V8 to V6, large leap forward in technology, etc.
The G80 platform is more evolutionary and my gut is that they are already focused on the next transformational move to hybrid drivetrains rather than NA motor development. The M3 has really become the new M5 in both size and purpose with the M2 taking the traditional role of an achievable/entry level (not in a negative way) and more performance focused M car. |
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