Finally Picked Up My G80 M3!

Quevoo8 · 04-15-2021, 05:54 PM

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It's been a couple days now but I found my G80 all the way in Ohio and got it shipped to FL. Just to give a little background, as far as BMW goes I've had a 13' F30 335I and a 15' F36 435I GC. I've always wanted an M3 ever since I seen one back in 2016...I always said I was going to get one but never expected 2021 to be the year it happen.

First Impressions:

The grille- It was never a problem for me, I loved it from the moment the spy shots came out. I would remember reading the forums and guys would say BMW needs to do something different...I felt the same way so I was 100% on board when they did. In person it looks completely different in my opinion pictures seem to focus on the grille, in person it looks like it just flows with the rest of the car. I walked out of my parking garage early yesterday and there was a guy standing behind my car and he said "I don't know why people are making such a big deal about the grille, this thing looks aggressive...I love it" it was 7:30am lol he scared me a lil cause he popped out of nowhere. Anyway the grille is fine.

Driving-

Because of the 1200 break in period I haven't really drove it hard but from just the little pulls and popping it into "M1 and M2" mode...whew this thing is fast. Steering is really direct and the car feels planted. The ZF transmission actually to me feels way better than the DCT, a lot smoother...I can see where that can be a problem though if you've owned an F80, may think it's lost a little rawness. I have driven the F80 before as I work at a Bentley dealership and we've had a couple that I was able to take home and get a feel for it. Not a long time but still got a decent comparison. There is a slight lag in comfort but that's to be expected, in any other mode no real noticeable lag.

I'll edit this more as I get more seat time. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.

CanuckM · 04-15-2021, 06:06 PM

Congratulations on your new car!

Zirenz2006 · 04-15-2021, 06:08 PM

Congrats!

snareman · 04-15-2021, 07:35 PM

Congrats!!

chicagofan00 · 04-15-2021, 09:21 PM

Congrats on the new M3!

ando · 04-15-2021, 09:52 PM

Congrats. Looks great in IOMG! Guessing Silverstone interior?

2011ninja · 04-15-2021, 11:20 PM

Outstanding; congratulations!

Hope to get one too...

Gulu100 · 04-15-2021, 11:37 PM

What is your build like?

mmckenzie · 04-16-2021, 05:15 AM

Congratulations, and thanks for sharing!

secretariat · 04-16-2021, 09:01 AM

Congrats, you might want to pull in further when parking there. Looks like your ass is sticking out, and on a curve also.

lch6257 · 04-16-2021, 09:01 AM

Congratulations! The car is simply amazing to look at and more importantly to drive. I got lucky and got my G80-6MT locally here in South Florida. I still love my E93 for its raw NA V8, but the G80 is absolutely stellar and almost perfect, needs a tune(someday), mid pipe, spacers and lowering kit and perfection. Break in is tough, the car begs to be revved. I highly recommend ceramic coat or better PPF ASAP.

Rick955 · 04-16-2021, 09:27 AM

Congrats. nice to see the Michelins on there too!

khanyam4 · 04-16-2021, 01:22 PM

Congrats. Love the idea of the kidney grill being part of the bumper from the jump. Both variation look F N amazing in person. IOMG is a beautiful green.

Quevoo8 · 04-16-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gulu100

What is your build like?

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Originally Posted by Gulu100

What is your build like?

-Exec package
-Carbon fiber trim
-Parking Assistance Package
-Silverstone Interior

I toyed with the idea of the carbon exterior pack but I'm actually glad I didn't spend the extra money.

Quevoo8 · 04-16-2021, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lch6257

Congratulations! The car is simply amazing to look at and more importantly to drive. I got lucky and got my G80-6MT locally here in South Florida. I still love my E93 for its raw NA V8, but the G80 is absolutely stellar and almost perfect, needs a tune(someday), mid pipe, spacers and lowering kit and perfection. Break in is tough, the car begs to be revved. I highly recommend ceramic coat or better PPF ASAP.

You're absolutely right! It just wants to go! I do have a full front PPF going on Monday. Followed by tint but I've never had a ceramic so it's definitely on my mind.

Quevoo8 · 04-16-2021, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ando

Congrats. Looks great in IOMG! Guessing Silverstone interior?

Yes sir!

Quevoo8 · 04-16-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by secretariat

Congrats, you might want to pull in further when parking there. Looks like your ass is sticking out, and on a curve also.

There's actually a huge curb in front of me lol, I always get scared I'll hit it so I park a little farther out when I go check my mail.

KevinGS · 04-16-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Quevoo8

There's actually a huge curb in front of me lol, I always get scared I'll hit it so I park a little farther out when I go check my mail.

LOL sounds like that will be me too, even with front sensors and a 360 degree camera

lch6257 · 04-16-2021, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quevoo8

Quote:

Originally Posted by lch6257

Congratulations! The car is simply amazing to look at and more importantly to drive. I got lucky and got my G80-6MT locally here in South Florida. I still love my E93 for its raw NA V8, but the G80 is absolutely stellar and almost perfect, needs a tune(someday), mid pipe, spacers and lowering kit and perfection. Break in is tough, the car begs to be revved. I highly recommend ceramic coat or better PPF ASAP.

You're absolutely right! It just wants to go! I do have a full front PPF going on Monday. Followed by tint but I've never had a ceramic so it's definitely on my mind.

The ceramic coat makes it super easy to keep clean and excellent UV protection if you live in FL. I keep mine garaged but the coating ensures it looking better than showroom for a long time(years). This was my first time coating and it was worth the cost for sure. I added lumar tint 20% around and 30% front and looks perfect. Need to get a blendmount and tap in it for Uniden R7 before break in svc. Cause I know I am going to open it up.

Waiting for options on spacers and springs to drop 25mm. It sits way to high stock and the spacers are a must to complete the stance. Considering a mid pipe as I like a lot more sound especially as an S65/E93 owner...ECU tuning might be a ways away it seems.

cfm56d7b · 04-17-2021, 07:54 PM

Fantastic car. Congratulations! IOMG color continues to impress me.

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Quevoo8 Private First Class 297 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Competiton Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Finally Picked Up My G80 M3! Featured on BIMMERPOST.com It's been a couple days now but I found my G80 all the way in Ohio and got it shipped to FL. Just to give a little background, as far as BMW goes I've had a 13' F30 335I and a 15' F36 435I GC. I've always wanted an M3 ever since I seen one back in 2016...I always said I was going to get one but never expected 2021 to be the year it happen. First Impressions: The grille- It was never a problem for me, I loved it from the moment the spy shots came out. I would remember reading the forums and guys would say BMW needs to do something different...I felt the same way so I was 100% on board when they did. In person it looks completely different in my opinion pictures seem to focus on the grille, in person it looks like it just flows with the rest of the car. I walked out of my parking garage early yesterday and there was a guy standing behind my car and he said "I don't know why people are making such a big deal about the grille, this thing looks aggressive...I love it" it was 7:30am lol he scared me a lil cause he popped out of nowhere. Anyway the grille is fine. Driving- Because of the 1200 break in period I haven't really drove it hard but from just the little pulls and popping it into "M1 and M2" mode...whew this thing is fast. Steering is really direct and the car feels planted. The ZF transmission actually to me feels way better than the DCT, a lot smoother...I can see where that can be a problem though if you've owned an F80, may think it's lost a little rawness. I have driven the F80 before as I work at a Bentley dealership and we've had a couple that I was able to take home and get a feel for it. Not a long time but still got a decent comparison. There is a slight lag in comfort but that's to be expected, in any other mode no real noticeable lag. I'll edit this more as I get more seat time. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Attached Images
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