View Poll Results: If BMW were to offer all variants of G8x in the US, which model would you go with? | |||
G80 M3 Sedan | 192 | 16.81% | |
G81 M3 Touring | 844 | 73.91% | |
G82 M4 Coupe | 80 | 7.01% | |
G83 M4 Convertible | 26 | 2.28% | |
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09-29-2021, 07:42 PM | #463 |
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I've been trying to think a future replacement for the M340i in a year or two and I'm having a hard time finding something that would fit the bill. It's a shame since the M3 Touring would be perfect.
- 4 Doors (toddler) - Carry our 2 Husky dogs - Capable of attending 6-10 track days per summer. I checked many possibilities but all have in a direction or another some bigger compromises - X3M - Macan GTS - Panamera GTS Sport Turismo - E63S - RS6 - ? The SUV types seem to be a bit counterintuitive in the sense that you'd be better off going to the track in bigger sedan that an SUV. The other have potential but the consummabales have to be considered and will it be fun ? + price vs an M3/X3M/Macan GTS.. Hell even a touring M340i would satisfy me 100% it's a shame... Any thoughts/ideas/experience ? EDIT: Started looking into the new M440i Gran Coupe and hatch space could be doable.
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The X3M and X5M might surprise you. RS6 is beautiful, but not really a drivers car. Same for the E63, except not as beautiful.
Of the cars on your list, the Panamera would be my choice. |
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The second annoyance with the Panamera and most Porsche is tire availability that can be a small challenge and add cost when using often on track.
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US is one of the least profitable markets for the group. Japan is more profitable than the US with only a fraction of the unit volume. New CTS wagon sales were Keebler'd a little. By little I mean by a a gigantic amount. Early on I said the E63S Estate's days were numbered in the US and it's now bye bye. |
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So is there a way to even know which countries will actually get them? Say South America ?
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BMW is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of M, bringing this to North America would be a way more ballsy than a few limited edition colors. Come on BMW finance and marketing, take a hint from days of yore
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The RS6, while beautiful to look at, is not emotional or dramatic enough despite its high capability. It's too much of a GT car. The M3 was just not practical enough. Its trunk is the same size as my previous M2, which isn't enough for me since I plan on stowing away strollers for long-distance commutes. YMMV. That, and it's way too expensive for a mass produced car. Great performing car, though. A wagon form M3 would definitely be worthy buying, imo. Once you own a wagon, it becomes quite clear about the compromises sedans and SUVs both require. |
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I'm in the same boat with the RS6. Just test drove one and the power was very lackluster and the thing felt like an absolute barge. And way too quiet, could barely hear the v8, the Cayenne Turbo has a better exhaust note. Audi just tries to be too sterile, they need to let their hair down a bit. I was torn a bit ordering a RS6 or a G80 xdrive and for almost 1/2 the price of a used RS6 (market is still nuts) I am going G80 all the way. |
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As of now I still see the G80 M3 as a superior product but it really depends what your after.
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