Thinking of going from M8 Comp to M4 Comp

JeetG80x · 03-20-2023, 09:58 AM

M8 is a proper sports luxury coupe.
M4 is a proper sports coupe.

Depends what you want from them. I would get the M8 if I was an old man

Tethys · 03-20-2023, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JeetG80x

M8 is a proper sports luxury coupe.
M4 is a proper sports coupe.

Depends what you want from them. I would get the M8 if I was an old man

Lol, I am an old man, kind of, I turned 50 last month but still feel like the M4 old be a better car for me.

JeetG80x · 03-20-2023, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tethys

Lol, I am an old man, kind of, I turned 50 last month but still feel like the M4 old be a better car for me.

Test out the M4 first. If I was in your position (you ain't an old man yet) I would want something more refined...the M8 would be my choice.

Tethys · 03-20-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JeetG80x

Test out the M4 first. If I was in your position (you ain't an old man yet) I would want something more refined...the M8 would be my choice.

Going to go see it this weekend and go from there but I'm pretty sure I'll be swapping.

NYG1121 · 03-20-2023, 10:53 AM

8 cylinders > 6
Way more luxury
Addictive power
Faster
More rare
Looks better

I guess I am confused why anyone would so this but thats just me

Jim B · 03-20-2023, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JeetG80x

M8 is a proper sports luxury coupe.
M4 is a proper sports coupe.

Depends what you want from them. I would get the M8 if I was an old man

I AM an old man and I have an M4 manual, (

) and I wouldn't even consider trading it for an M8.

Tethys · 03-20-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NYG1121

8 cylinders > 6
Way more luxury
Addictive power
Faster
More rare
Looks better

I guess I am confused why anyone would so this but thats just me

Ehhh, it's not much faster but it definitely drives very heavy, you van feel the weight of the car while driving it. Plus I'm modding the M4 and don't want to mod the M8.

Vic55 · 03-20-2023, 11:35 AM

OP you know Ive had or have both cars two times over.

I had a 21 M3 Comp and now a 22 M3 X.

I had a 20 M8 GC Comp and now a 23 M8 Comp Coupe.

Quick thoughts as an owner:

The M3 is more nimble, steers slightly better, and is 2 inches shorter than the M8 Coupe. The damper/spring and chassis relationship is better on the SAME roads I drive and push the cars daily. The G80 endures the undulations with better absorption and less compression and rebound. The S58 begs to be ripped while the venerable S63tu, which is long in the tooth, wants to be pushed but still creates immense power. The M8 Coupe does drive better than the GC which is almost 10 inches longer than coupe and 12 inches longer than the G80X. The driving dynamics are improved and the exhaust note, to me, is strong due to the shorter length.

The M3 is the drivers car of the two while the M8 is Luxo GT car which is indeed faster and sounds better too. The interior gaps have been closed with the G80 having a rather nicer interior than iterations of the past.

I have the luxury of really pushing the G80X with its aftermarket exhaust and then swapping it out for the M8. Scalpel vs Hammer analogy here IMHO with both cars suiting different needs. I am more a driver and an agent of engine raping so the M3 is just a bit more of my choice if I only could have one but I do love the M8 almost equally. The V8 sounds much better and its expressway speeds are incredible stock vs stock.

So its a crap shoot based on what you are as a driver or a cruiser or whatever....

Tethys · 03-20-2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

OP you know Ive had or have both cars two times over.

I had a 21 M3 Comp and now a 22 M3 X.

I had a 20 M8 GC Comp and now a 23 M8 Comp Coupe.

Quick thoughts as an owner:

The M3 is more nimble, steers slightly better, and is 2 inches shorter than the M8 Coupe. The damper/spring and chassis relationship is better on the SAME roads I drive and push the cars daily. The G80 endures the undulations with better absorption and less compression and rebound. The S58 begs to be ripped while the venerable S63tu, which is long in the tooth, wants to be pushed but still creates immense power. The M8 Coupe does drive better than the GC which is almost 10 inches longer than coupe and 12 inches longer than the G80X. The driving dynamics are improved and the exhaust note, to me, is strong due to the shorter length.

The M3 is the drivers car of the two while the M8 is Luxo GT car which is indeed faster and sounds better too. The interior gaps have been closed with the G80 having a rather nicer interior than iterations of the past.

I have the luxury of really pushing the G80X with its aftermarket exhaust and then swapping it out for the M8. Scalpel vs Hammer analogy here IMHO with both cars suiting different needs. I am more a driver and an agent of engine raping so the M3 is just a bit more of my choice if I only could have one but I do love the M8 almost equally. The V8 sounds much better and its expressway speeds are incredible stock vs stock.

So its a crap shoot based on what you are as a driver or a cruiser or [...]

Thanks for the insight, I feel like I would enjoy driving the M4 more and I want to mod it with port injection and turn the boost up. I just don't want to mess with the M8 that way so this makes more sense to me.

Skyscraper · 03-20-2023, 12:56 PM

I think you made a great choice. And as your elder, by 7 months, I’m obviously correct.

My sales rep tried to sell me on the M8 when ordering my M4Comp and wanted me to take one home to test out. I just couldn’t get past the 4,300 to 4,500lb weight.
I’ve never owned any car over 3,100lbs. I understand the HP and brakes help the car feel fast. But that weight, and front weight bias at that, puts the car outside of me ever wanting it.

I’m hoping this car works out for the weekend getaway car. Those who always recommend a 911 don’t golf. You can’t take more than a couple small bags in a 911 for the weekend.

Tethys · 03-20-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyscraper

I think you made a great choice. And as your elder, by 7 months, I’m obviously correct.

My sales rep tried to sell me on the M8 when ordering my M4Comp and wanted me to take one home to test out. I just couldn’t get past the 4,300 to 4,500lb weight.
I’ve never owned any car over 3,100lbs. I understand the HP and brakes help the car feel fast. But that weight, and front weight bias at that, puts the car outside of me ever wanting it.

I’m hoping this car works out for the weekend getaway car. Those who always recommend a 911 don’t golf. You can’t take more than a couple small bags in a 911 for the weekend.

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to driving it and see how much different it feels.

JeetG80x · 03-20-2023, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B

I AM an old man and I have an M4 manual, (

) and I wouldn't even consider trading it for an M8.

We all enjoy the Ms in our own ways =p
I wouldn't mind having my m3 and an m8

jpdchicago · 03-21-2023, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JeetG80x

M8 is a proper sports luxury coupe.
M4 is a proper sports coupe.

Depends what you want from them. I would get the M8 if I was an old man

I am an old man (66) and just went from an M4 GTS to an M4 CSL…and I take my cars to the track… 😉
No desire for an M8.

JeetG80x · 03-22-2023, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jpdchicago

I am an old man (66) and just went from an M4 GTS to an M4 CSL…and I take my cars to the track… 😉
No desire for an M8.

Kudos to you m8

You are setting a good example =p

KTN · 03-22-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jpdchicago

I am an old man (66) and just went from an M4 GTS to an M4 CSL…and I take my cars to the track… 😉
No desire for an M8.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeetG80x

Kudos to you m8

You are setting a good example =p

C'mon now, he just said no M8!

Alpine300zhp · 03-22-2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

My M8 had full, and my M4 has extended and I could not care less. Full leather is so overrated.

Funny you say that. My F80 and F86 both had full leather and my current G82 has extended. I find myself missing the upgrade even though I thought I wouldn’t.

JeetG80x · 03-22-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KTN

C'mon now, he just said no M8!

HAHA

DO444 · 03-22-2023, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeetG80x

M8 is a proper sports luxury coupe.
M4 is a proper sports coupe.

Depends what you want from them. I would get the M8 if I was an old man

For that kind of money though?
Don’t you think you’d get a 911s?

I know it’s not a GT car, but just the residual alone is going to be so worth it. Aren’t these cars closer to $200k?

Admittedly I haven’t priced them out, but I feel it’s too much.

JeetG80x · 03-23-2023, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DO444

For that kind of money though?
Don’t you think you’d get a 911s?

I know it’s not a GT car, but just the residual alone is going to be so worth it. Aren’t these cars closer to $200k?

Admittedly I haven’t priced them out, but I feel it’s too much.

I would consider other options for sure , but we are talking BMW here =p

Brazilian_BAMF · 03-23-2023, 10:16 AM

I will never go from M8 to M4.
In the end, is a 140k car to a 70k car.
I will prefer to go to a 911 or something else instead do this.

Unless you need the money.

Tethys · 03-23-2023, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilian_BAMF

I will never go from M8 to M4.
In the end, is a 140k car to a 70k car.
I will prefer to go to a 911 or something else instead do this.

Unless you need the money.

M8 is only $140,000 when you buy it new, I can't give this thing away at $100,000 now.

Skyscraper · 03-23-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilian_BAMF

I will never go from M8 to M4.
In the end, is a 140k car to a 70k car.
I will prefer to go to a 911 or something else instead do this.

Unless you need the money.

Porsches are the only cars I've owned that go up in value.
Bought my 79 Turbo for $81K and just got rid of it for $135K
I paid $126K for the 07 GT3RS and it's now worth somewhere around $220K+/-
It's crazy!!

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