[akl1234]

Good Evening All! My last thread here was regarding my 21 G82 that was totaled by a distracted driver. I am doing a lot better as time progresses and the time has come to find a replacement. Now looking at prices I am a bit confused. I am looking at spending about 80k and have some options.

- 21/22 M8 Comp(GC/C/Cnv) Mileage obviously varying price point seems to net about 17-22k miles.

-22-24 G82/G80s. Some loaded some missing some options so getting back into what I had more or less the same just looking for a "out there" color besides BG.

- LC500. This is a odd option as the interior is so "old" looking and the lack of "modern" features such as 360 cameras HUD etc. is a bit boggling for a 100k plus car.

- duh duh duh 911!. Sadly I am not at this level(yet ) and I cannot justify paying 80k for a 2009-2010 base 911.

Any suggestions? I really did love the M4 and not sure if the M8 will really show off its weight? It is my daily driver. And mostly city driving and weekends the highway to visit family.

I will most def find some time to go drive an M8 but looking for advice on steering and feeling "planted" on the road to say the least. I hate to sound cliche but I felt very connected to the road in the G82. And was a night and day difference from my 17 C63 AMG

Thanks to all in advance!

['Cane]

I went from F80 with competition package to F92 M8 Competition Coupe then back to G82 Competition xDrive. Initially I liked the M8, the acceleration was amazing and the luxury of it was great. But as time went by, outside of how fast it was, it just felt like a heavy lump and I got rid of it after only about 15 months. I’m almost two years into my G82 and still enjoying it, and most likely will order a new one after LCI, like 2025-26.

[SoCalBimmerGuy]

G80 all the way. Get a 24 or 23 if you can with laser lights as those will be discontinued with the lci in 25. M8 values tank after a 1yr so you could pick up a 21-23 M8 for around the same price as a new M4/M3. Make sure you get the bowers and Wilkins if you go M8. I personally think the M8’s interior is really dated now. Also nothing competes as you can get a manual if that is the route you want. All are great but this is the last fully combustion M3 and the last manual that bmw will ever offer.

[akl1234]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

I went from F80 with competition package to F92 M8 Competition Coupe then back to G82 Competition xDrive. Initially I liked the M8, the acceleration was amazing and the luxury of it was great. But as time went by, outside of how fast it was, it just felt like a heavy lump and I got rid of it after only about 15 months. I’m almost two years into my G82 and still enjoying it, and most likely will order a new one after LCI, like 2025-26.

Thanks for the comment! I kinda assumed it would be heavier and really feel it on back roads. Most of my driving is on the highway or "city" streets being outside of DC.

With the prices I know its dumb but I worry itll depreciate way faster then a M4/M3 will over time lol

[akl1234]

Originally Posted by SoCalBimmerGuy

G80 all the way. Get a 24 or 23 if you can with laser lights as those will be discontinued with the lci in 25. M8 values tank after a 1yr so you could pick up a 21-23 M8 for around the same price as a new M4/M3. Make sure you get the bowers and Wilkins if you go M8. I personally think the M8’s interior is really dated now. Also nothing competes as you can get a manual if that is the route you want. All are great but this is the last fully combustion M3 and the last manual that bmw will ever offer.

Cant drive a manual sadly lol! I am cross shopping both cars in my budget. With the M8 its the same interior as the 21-23 M4s so that does not really bother me. I think its mostly the size and wanting a V8 like the C63 I had before.... But idk that G82 was fast and super engaging when I had it. Just would like a crazy color but its annoying people are speccing them with just the base colors lol! Yours is gorgeous btw!!!!

[SoCalBimmerGuy]

Originally Posted by akl1234

Cant drive a manual sadly lol! I am cross shopping both cars in my budget. With the M8 its the same interior as the 21-23 M4s so that does not really bother me. I think its mostly the size and wanting a V8 like the C63 I had before.... But idk that G82 was fast and super engaging when I had it. Just would like a crazy color but its annoying people are speccing them with just the base colors lol! Yours is gorgeous btw!!!!

It’s an easy car to learn stick on….lol! Yeah it will be hard to find an individual color. Thanks for the compliments on my baby. I also love it lol.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by SoCalBimmerGuy

It’s an easy car to learn stick on….lol!

I believe he previously mentioned he can't drive a stick as in is physically unable to drive it, not that he doesn't know how.

I am sadly in the same boat. I have a nagging left ankle injury that working a clutch perfectly aggravates. I had to sell my 991.1 7MT because of it.

[MT6]

Get an M3 CS or a Competition nationwide stock levels are high probably due to current finance rates

[SoCalBimmerGuy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I believe he previously mentioned he can't drive a stick as in is physically unable to drive it, not that he doesn't know how.

I am sadly in the same boat. I have a nagging left ankle injury that working a clutch perfectly aggravates. I had to sell my 991.1 7MT because of it.

I must have completely missed that and am sad to hear that for him and for you.

[akl1234]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

I believe he previously mentioned he can't drive a stick as in is physically unable to drive it, not that he doesn't know how.

I am sadly in the same boat. I have a nagging left ankle injury that working a clutch perfectly aggravates. I had to sell my 991.1 7MT because of it.

I’m sorry to hear that I was just never taught being 28 I could prob learn lol but too lazy haha! And pulled the trigger on a 23 G82 with 9k miles fully loaded including awe exhaust(catback guessing) and m perf from lip from port. Dravit on Tartufo so I’m kinda excited again to get back into a non rental!

['Cane]

Nice spec. Congrats.