[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by LuxemburgBMV

Want a daily driver so I had to wait for xdrive since I live in Minnesota. Been driving my 2011 335 msport xdrive with the trusty n55 for the past seven years. Going to be hard to get used to such a large car. Car stuck at the port in Bremerhaven.

I'm sure you'll cope; I did. I began with a pair of E36s and an E34; the G8x is more the size of an E39 (had 3 of those). I live due east of you, so xDrive was a must for me too (which is why I had a 235i xDrive rather than an M2).

I ordered my M4 without a moonroof, and the headroom is terrific (my E90 'slicktop' is too long ago to draw accurate comparisons). Ditto the legroom (inches to spare) and elbow/shoulder room. BTW, I'm 6'6".

The wait is torture, but the reward is absolutely worth it. I hope you have winter tires (or at least all-seasons) lined up for your car's arrival.

[aimetti]

First bmw first m

[6speedNJ]

Originally Posted by aimetti

First bmw first m

Same here

[aimetti]

Originally Posted by BenjamminNJ

Same here

Originally Posted by BenjamminNJ

Same here

Nice !

In my earlier years had wrxs / stis / focus st etc. bunch of other cars. Moved on to some suvs / trucks but got the urge again. Looking forward to it !

[6speedNJ]

Originally Posted by aimetti

Nice !

In my earlier years had wrxs / stis / focus st etc. bunch of other cars. Moved on to some suvs / trucks but got the urge again. Looking forward to it !

I hear you. Can’t wait. Been driving suvs for 15 years since my legacy GT stick.

[Keishune]

My first BMW was a 2008 E87 135i, followed by a 2018 F87 M2, and now the 2022 G82 M4CX. The F87 is an odd duck because it has the N55 engine and not the S55 from the M2C - I think it's still considered a real M car but I'm sure someone could argue that ...

[Barathon]

I've had a lot of brand new cars over the years as well, the G80 will be my 4th real M, the M240i will be my 6th BMW.

Bought New Before going BMW
2000 Dodge Stratus lol
2003 Dodge Stratus R/T
2007 Acura TL Type-S
2008 Lexus IS F
2011 Audi S4
2014 Audi S5

After BMW
2015 M3
2016 M3 with Comp Pkg
2020 X4M Comp
2017 X4 M40i - interim car, only non brand new BMW
2022 M3 Comp xDrive - Ordered in June, sitting in Baltimore.. sigh
2022 M240i - On order, delayed but I got a VIN at least

[M4CompConv/X7]

This is/will be my 3rd Silver-ish M Convertible...
First was a 2004 Silver M3 (E46) Convertible, Black interior.
Second was a 2009 Silverstone M3 (E93) Convertible, Black interior.
Third will be a 2022 Skyscraper Gray M4 Xdrive (G83) Competition Convertible, Silverstone/Black interior, which is due in January 2022.

[M3GALLY]

First car was an e36 325is - always been a dream to own an m, can finally own one. Had lots of other cars in between but nothing that's ever had me more excited or an m

94 e36 325is
98 ml 320
2011 a5 2.0T
2003 c320 and 2020 MDX - current

[MKParris]

Originally Posted by DRM3GALLY

First car was an e36 325is - always been a dream to own an m, can finally own one. Had lots of other cars in between but nothing that's ever had me more excited or an m

94 e36 325is
98 ml 320
2011 a5 2.0T
2003 c320 and 2020 MDX - current

Congrats, this will be my 4th, but for some reason I have never been this excited (probably the wait).

[JerseyG80]

First BMW, First M.. Saw it in person the other day, placed an order the week after.
Btw - Always been a fan of BMW, just leaned towards MB and still do.

[vj123]

After several VAG, Domestic and Japanese vehicles, its time to get into my first M.

I had a F87 order last summer and ended up cancelling it after a TD as it was too small for our needs. I was planning to order a G80 towards the end of this platform. But considering the iDrive 8 implementation in the upcoming MYs, i placed my order this month.

[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.

[la02max]

Originally Posted by DRM3GALLY

First car was an e36 325is - always been a dream to own an m, can finally own one. Had lots of other cars in between but nothing that's ever had me more excited or an m

94 e36 325is
98 ml 320
2011 a5 2.0T
2003 c320 and 2020 MDX - current

I also had a 94 325is 5-speed with sport seats. Miss that car so much!

I don’t have it yet, but this will be my first M car. I’ve had the aforementioned 325is, an f30 335i 6-speed, and currently an E53 X5 4.8is and G01 X3. Loved all of them for different reasons but I think the M is gonna be the keeper.

[SimsimmaM3]

First true M car for me. It's been my dream car since I was a teenager. Leased a M340i almost 3 years ago to dip my toes into BMW and at the time it was a more economical choice and I assumed a better daily for my 50 mile commute. With the lease coming to end in a few months and working from home until who knows when, I ordered a M3C xDrive.

[BardG]

Originally Posted by frankiebones

i wasted many years in audi's thinking the s4 was the coolest 4 door on the market (couldnt afford an m5 and it was too big). always loved the m3 but never cared for their 4 door offering (the e90 m3 sedan was one of the ugliest cars I have ever seen, while the e92 was gorgeous).

Then audi stopped making a 6MT and my disposable income put me into the bracket to afford an F80 m3. it was the greatest weekend of my like, june 22, 2016 when i took delivery of a YMB F80. I was 34 years old.

Now i can afford a GT3 and i still bought a G80. I just f*cking love the brand.

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.

[GiddyUpM4re]

This is my 3rd BMW, 1st M, and first performance center delivery.

I really loved reading everyone's responses and seeing what's in everyone's garages! I've gotten several thumbs up and a couple of compliments from strangers.

Why did I choose a new one? A couple years ago I fell in love with a 2015 Yas Marina Blue M4 and the owner told me that he was going to sell. He kept delaying the sale, so i started looking at used ones because I was not a fan of the big grill. However, my son got me looking at the new ones, and when I went back to looking at the used ones, they looked so much like my 435. I ended up going to the dealer and it was love at first sight. I can't believe that I finally have my dream car!! I LOVE driving it and I love looking at it too!

In order of purchase:
1979 used RX-7 4MT (or was it 5MT?)
1992 new Miata 5MT
1992 used Explorer 5MT (i had to sell Miata for a backseat when i had my first baby)
2004 new 325Ci 5MT (still own)
2014 used 435i 6MT (I LOVED this car)
2022 M4 Brooklyn Gray 6MT

[Salespunk]

I think this is my 5th M and somewhere around 20th BMW. By far the best I have had yet.

[Hutchinson04]

Yes, this will be our first M car after owning (2) 7 series, a 6 series convertible and an E46 4 door 3 series. I wasn't convinced when I saw the M4 online. Once we saw one in metal, we ordered it within a few weeks. Only reason it wasn't immediate was because my wife and I had to be sure of the exterior and interior color. Now we are just patiently preparing for our Aventurine/Tartufo M4 convertible to arrive.

[DavidXJ]

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.

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!).

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by SimsimmaM340i

First true M car for me. It's been my dream car since I was a teenager. Leased a M340i almost 3 years ago to dip my toes into BMW and at the time it was a more economical choice and I assumed a better daily for my 50 mile commute. With the lease coming to end in a few months and working from home until who knows when, I ordered a M3C xDrive.

Can't wait until you experience your first true M, and then report back with pure giddiness.

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!).

Nope, nothing about an M is a rational purchase...which is all the more reason to buy it.

“Live life to the fullest. And you have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece.” – Albert Einstein

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people just exist.” – Oscar Wilde.

[Mamba]

First BMW and M for me. I've always been an AMG guy but something about the G80 that absolutely blew me away and I just needed to have it. Eagerly waiting for mine to arrive in July.