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Those simple gauges are great. If I could change the interior of my G82, it'd be to have those exact gauges with the BMW orange lume. I'd keep everything else the same as in the ID7, but I want analogue gauges.
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Hey OP, still feeling the same way about the 5BW? I’m in a C63S sedan now looking to get back into a manual transmission sports sedan and trying to decide between the G80 and 5BW thanks.
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I’ve entered the phase of being nit picky, comparing things to my last 2x M3s… now that the honeymoon phase is over. -I’ve become somewhat bored with the exterior design. The G80 just always looked great at every angle. While the 5BW looks killer, it only does so in a few angles (mainly the rear with those big 305 tires), I guess that’s the point of a sleeper? -Headlights. While they do a fine job, they’re boring. The DRLs look incredible, but the lights are traditional housings with LED bulbs, kinda weird. Really miss the G80 lasers. -Power. It’s bonkers, especially in a RWD manual configuration. It’s a lot of work to really push this thing. Rewarding though. -Paint. As you’d expect with GM, not great. I’m a DIY’er in PPF and paint correction. The paint is thin and seems to chip much easier than the BMW paint. -Interior. This seems to be a hit or miss. The infotainment is definitely faster and easier to use than the iD7. The sport bucket seats are incredible, but the leather is meh (not German). The layout is spot on, but design isn’t amazing. The carbon bits and suede package really make the interior much better though. Could this be a forever car? Yes. Not sure if it will though. I’m sure if I let go of it, I’ll be kicking myself 10 years down the road for getting rid of a manual 5BW. I’m still doing that in regards to my manual E90 M3 I sold 8 years ago. I have car ADHD. At a year in, I’m always looking at different cars… M5C, AMG C63S, another G80 (Individual), Alfa Giulia Q.. first world problems yeah. I will say, the one thing that’s forcing me to keep it.. it’s always special. I somewhat lost that feeling with the G80. The 5BW is exciting and moving in any form, and I think that is primarily due to the immediate torque, exhaust note, and the crisp shifting of the TR6060 transmission (one of the best from Tremec). It always makes you feel giddy inside. |
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One caveat. I’m a sucker for a wicked V8. This may not be that big of a deal for some, but for me it is almost a non-negotiable. I was never in love with the S58 (primarily sound).
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It’s funny, the fake “M sound” almost sounds like the e9x V8 without the induction. I took some GoPro videos and the guys I ride with said “it sounds nothing like that from outside the car.” Yup.
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I fully understand car ADHD because I suffer from it too. But I think you're right, you'll likely regret getting rid of your Blackwing if you do it.
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Yeah, of course it is subjective, but with my supersprint single resonated midpipe, sport plus and valves open it does sound good, especially at WOT. It definitely needed some help in the sound department compared to stock though.
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FISH22 , Do yourself a favor and resist the automotive ADHD and keep the car. You’ll regret letting it go further down the road.
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Ha, I texted him almost the exact same thing! You're absolutely right. He should hold on to this car.
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Last week the wife asked me if I still liked it. Like @Fish, I have car ADHD and after a few months, I get the itch again. I have been applying Blackwing anti-itch medication and it has solved the issue. This car is exactly what I've always wanted - tremendous power, sharp handling, comfortable ride (you would be amazed at the suspension on this thing) and a manual transmission. The only shortcoming, honestly, is that there is a lot of road noise. My answer to her was yes, I still love it. OK, the other shortcoming is that you have to go to a Cadillac dealer for warranty service. Which fortunately, knock on wood, I've not yet needed to do, and hopefully never will. We get spoiled by BMW.
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That said, it's not the pinnacle of M3. It doesn't have much torque, it's a bit front-heavy with that V8, and it's not as attractive as the E46. It is the last hydraulic steering M3 and the only V8 M3, so it is unique and special in those regards. To answer your question, yes. Yes I would.
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