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Pre-owned M850i xdrive vs M4 competition xdrive (new)
Since it came out, I have always thought of the 8 series as BMW's flagship.
Looking at used car pricing, 2019 M850i cars are priced in the $80-90K range pre-owned which is very comparable to a brand new M4 Comp xDrive. What would be a better buy? Never thought of it until I stumbled across CPOs and saw the pricing is very similar nowadays. |
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More luxury? go for m850
More sporty? go for M4
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I dont have an M850ix but do have an M8 GC Comp and a G80 X Drive-- so this might be a little off vs what you easked but the M850iX is no slouch in performance.
The M8 is a big hammer that sledges and crushes the competition on the expressways and from a dig. Its very rapid in a straight line and can hold its own even with heft in the bigger bends. Its very luxurious inside with alcantara all over. I love it for what it is, a GT Cruiser or Crusher with a very unique look being the widest BMW ever made. The G80 is the scalpel that out punches in its weight class. The chassis, steering, handling, all are exceptional for its heft and it really is a more fun car to drive and push than the M8's S63tu engine. The S63tu is easily driven fast while the S58 begs to be ripped to the redline. The interior has been bumped up over prior M3/4 iterations and the luxury is closer to the M8 but its still not there. The M8 is quicker/faster but not as fun to drive and when I get out of one and into the other Im equally impressed. If I could only have one; I wont lie- its the G80. But thats kind of where Im at in my life and what I like to do in regards to real world street driving. Im glad I have both though.
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Another thing to keep in mind is the m850i isn't a true M car. The M performance cars are dynamically similar to the base models but with "m-sport" suspensions. On the other hand true M cars (i.e. M8, M4, etc) have bespoke suspension setups which make a significant difference in handling and capabilities. The m850i is a great cruiser, very luxurious, but the M4 is a true M car and in another league when it comes to handling.
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While waiting, just noticed that pricing between a used m850i is now comparable to a new g83 M4. Now if M8 pricing goes down a bit more, I would switch over to the M8. As you and other posters have said, the m850i is not a "true M" and I may miss that engagement that I get today from the F80. |
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I've only driven an M850i Convertible. It was FAST. Hitting triple digit speeds was EASY... but it just didn't feel sharp. It was very luxurious, the top down was great, but it felt bigger than it was. The M8, I'm sure, is a much better driver's car. The G80 on the other hand... handles like a smaller car than it is at the limit-the opposite of the M850i Convertible. It's super sharp, tons of grip, and has usable, but still visceral power delivery.
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I dont have G8x but I left my F80 M3 behind and jumped on F92 M8 … cant be more happy than this! The luxurious, power, acceleration and handling is AMAZING! Despite the size and weight it's still a nibmle car.Even compare to F13 M6, its kind of step up.
M850 is not a true M car and does not have the power and suspension of M8 but as far as body and luxurious is the same and N63tu engine ( with the same torque of S63tu) among with ZF8 tranny is still powerful. Comparing M850 to F80 M3, its alot bigger and heavier but compare to G8x its not such a big car!
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Since this will be a $90K+ car, been looking into options in a similar price range and a CPO circa 2019 F90 M5 or m850i is in the ball park. |
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Just my opinion but the M850I will not hold value as well as the G8x. All prices are up with supply issues but 3 years or so from now I feel the M850i will drop alot harder than a G8x.
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And I like the 8 series BMW; but that color on the G80 is phenomenal. Great Vision on picking that color!!! |
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M850i coupe will beat a m4 and m2C around a track. This has been tested a few times. It's close but the m850i is actually faster. The feel and such therein, that's different.
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Sport auto has the M850i around Hockenheim GP at 1:57, and the M4 (xDrive) at 1:53.9. They also have the M4 going around the Nurburgring faster than the full-on M8 Comp. Not sure where you’re getting that the M850i is faster. Even straight line speed from a dig the M4 is quicker.
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I bought my wife an m850i. It’s the reason I traded in my c8 for an M4. I can promise you that the M4 is faster than the m850i.
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Not sure… but the M4 is definitely faster than the C8 by a lot on the top end. The m850i had a better 60 to 130 than the C8. I think the M4 can run 10s stock in cool air. I’m gonna try as soon as this heat lets up here in Florida.
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Ya . . . I won't lie either . . . I wish I had read this post when you wrote it.
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I can’t decide which I like better. Maybe that’s a good thing. My normal driver is a 2022 z4 m40i. I love that car. 50-50 balance. Roadster. Low mass considering 382 HP. It’s incredibly fun to drive. But when I get into the M4 or the M850i, while of course they are yet additional installations of the ultimate driving machine, at some level, they are not even comparable. Gotta just decide which one you like. Needless to say, I like them all! Haven’t driven the latest M2, but it’s edgy lines are growing on me. And it’s on the list. Drive fun. Drive safe. T_munny. P.S. just joined and haven’t figured out how to upload pics or videos. I have some. |
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