Is your G8x M3/M4 also your first M car?

Llarry · 08-11-2021, 09:04 AM

10th BMW (since 1994) and fourth M3: 1998 E36, 2005 E46, 2017 F80 and a 6-speed M3 on order.

frankiebones · 08-11-2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Llarry

10th BMW (since 1994) and fourth M3: 1998 E36, 2005 E46, 2017 F80 and a 6-speed M3 on order.

I'm curious as to why you sat the E9x generation out?

Stans · 08-11-2021, 09:18 AM

First M car and BMW. I know a lot of people comment on the car being ugly, but the aggressive looks (in my opinion) are what got me interested in the M3 and what ultimately got me to order the car. Loved the performance numbers but also love the look.

That and my wife was all for it as long as I stopped talking about getting an Aston Martin after my first retirement in 5-10 years (military).

wtwo3 · 08-11-2021, 09:26 AM

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That and my wife was all for it as long as I stopped talking about getting an Aston Martin after my first retirement in 5-10 years (military).

I'm fully expecting to buy a Ferrari in 10 years and my wife hears about it every single day

I'll most likely be ordering a G80 next year but the ultimate goal is that Ferrari... gotta keep my eye on the prize.

corbs09 · 08-11-2021, 09:28 AM

multiple M cars here, e36, e46, f82, f80 and now g82. I didn't love the grilles at first, but the car grew on me. I went in to a local dealer with my f80 for some maintenance and was sold on the g8x platform after seeing it in person.

Stans · 08-11-2021, 09:29 AM

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That and my wife was all for it as long as I stopped talking about getting an Aston Martin after my first retirement in 5-10 years (military).

I'm fully expecting to buy a Ferrari in 10 years and my wife hears about it every single day

I'll most likely be ordering a G80 next year but the ultimate goal is that Ferrari... gotta keep my eye on the prize.

I've stopped talking about it (for now). I'll just surprise her when I pull into the driveway with one after retirement. Can't wait to see the look on her face. Lol

wtwo3 · 08-11-2021, 09:32 AM

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I've stopped talking about it (for now). I'll just surprise her when I pull into the driveway with one after retirement. Can't wait to see the look on her face. Lol

Well you can't say you didn't warn her!

frankiebones · 08-11-2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Stans

First M car and BMW. I know a lot of people comment on the car being ugly, but the aggressive looks (in my opinion) are what got me interested in the M3 and what ultimately got me to order the car. Loved the performance numbers but also love the look.

That and my wife was all for it as long as I stopped talking about getting an Aston Martin after my first retirement in 5-10 years (military).

In person they say it's ugly?

I thought as soon as I saw it that the G8x was going to draw new consumers to a very aggressive product. A lot of people certainly left the brand, but many more came back or for the first time.

Stans · 08-11-2021, 09:39 AM

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Well you can't say you didn't warn her!

Exactly. A Ferrari would be incredible too. All of the cars I want are so damn expensive.

Stans · 08-11-2021, 09:42 AM

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In person they say it's ugly?

I thought as soon as I saw it that the G8x was going to draw new consumers to a very aggressive product. A lot of people certainly left the brand, but many more came back or for the first time.

Yeah. I've read dozens of reviews talking about how hideous the design is. But I personally love it and with the performance numbers the same and the old design, I'm not sure I would have pulled the trigger if I'm being honest.

frankiebones · 08-11-2021, 09:50 AM

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Yeah. I've read dozens of reviews talking about how hideous the design is. But I personally love it and with the performance numbers the same and the old design, I'm not sure I would have pulled the trigger if I'm being honest.

Weird that I get nothing but exuberance! NO one says it ugly, they say they love it.

PabstBleuRibbon · 08-11-2021, 09:53 AM

First M car and first BMW (car at least, do bikes count?).

The first car I ever bought new was a 2000.5 Audi A4 1.8t/manual/quattro. I've always been more of a moto person so the last 20 years I really haven't gone through as many cars as some of the others here. Spent the interim in a few different cars/trucks and I got the itch for a fun/weekend car. For whatever reason I've never been in to outright sports cars/2-door coupes/etc...which leads to the M3

Should be here in a month or two.

WHITEUNDERARM · 08-11-2021, 10:32 AM

4th M car here…first was the E92, and then 2 F82's and now have the G80 on order…

Llarry · 08-11-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

I'm curious as to why you sat the E9x generation out?

I bought a Boxster S in 2012 but I remember feeling put-off by the guzzler tax. Also, the '05 was a fave and I kept it for seven years, only selling it reluctantly to fund the Porsche purchase.

Jmpascual · 08-11-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Stans

Yeah. I've read dozens of reviews talking about how hideous the design is. But I personally love it and with the performance numbers the same and the old design, I'm not sure I would have pulled the trigger if I'm being honest.

Weird that I get nothing but exuberance! NO one says it ugly, they say they love it.

95% of people still complaining about the design are trolls. Everyone I've talked to loves it too.

frankiebones · 08-11-2021, 03:46 PM

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95% of people still complaining about the design are trolls. Everyone I've talked to loves it too.

I don't think they're trolls, but I think they've committed to hating it no matter what lol.

beachBmmr · 08-11-2021, 04:24 PM

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Let's see how the new design is working with respect to first time buyers. I am seeing many new faces…

I will say, after owning my fair share of BMWs and knowing about the styling cues, I was originally not that into the new M3 and especially the M4…until I saw it in person driving down the street the I was sold and here we are.

Sixth Bimmer, first M.

40th Bday present to myself

blackheartm3 · 08-11-2021, 08:17 PM

3rd BMW, first M. Had an e46 and an e92. I've also had a Cooper S, a GTI, an A5 and currently drive an A4. Always been an enthusiast but was never able to afford the cars I really wanted. I've been fortunate enough to be able to try a bunch of cool cars, including a couple different 911s, but always loved and preferred the BMW feel. Waiting for my G80 M3 xDrive, can't wait.

estoque · 08-11-2021, 08:28 PM

Second bmw and first M. Bought a 1991 850i after college now I have a m4 competition. I had a 2020 c63 before this which I sold to get this car and it’s way better…the Benz sounded amazing and way better because of that Amg v8 and the power was great but it didn’t put down the power, handle as good, or have the same quality as my m4. Maybe it’s not fair to compare the two because one is a previous generation vs the new one

Mar48 · 08-11-2021, 10:30 PM

Can’t believe the split is 55/45 leaning towards this being people’s first ///M car!!!

When I finally get mine it will be my 6th ///M and 8th BMW!

Listed in order of age not in order of ownership:
2000 Z3MR
2004 330Ci vert
2005 M3 ZCP
2006 Z4MR
2007 Z4MC
2011 335xi
2018 M3

MKParris · 12-16-2021, 04:58 PM

Ttt for Winter deliveries

BMWRacer523 · 12-16-2021, 05:04 PM

Welcome new M owners! Looks like the styling attracted new buyers to BMW.

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08-11-2021, 09:04 AM	#89
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Stans Private 53 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M3 Competition Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	First M car and BMW. I know a lot of people comment on the car being ugly, but the aggressive looks (in my opinion) are what got me interested in the M3 and what ultimately got me to order the car. Loved the performance numbers but also love the look. That and my wife was all for it as long as I stopped talking about getting an Aston Martin after my first retirement in 5-10 years (military).
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corbs09 Lieutenant 355 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1)	multiple M cars here, e36, e46, f82, f80 and now g82. I didn't love the grilles at first, but the car grew on me. I went in to a local dealer with my f80 for some maintenance and was sold on the g8x platform after seeing it in person.
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08-11-2021, 09:53 AM	#100
PabstBleuRibbon Private First Class 481 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	First M car and first BMW (car at least, do bikes count?). The first car I ever bought new was a 2000.5 Audi A4 1.8t/manual/quattro. I've always been more of a moto person so the last 20 years I really haven't gone through as many cars as some of the others here. Spent the interim in a few different cars/trucks and I got the itch for a fun/weekend car. For whatever reason I've never been in to outright sports cars/2-door coupes/etc...which leads to the M3 Should be here in a month or two.
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08-11-2021, 10:32 AM	#101
WHITEUNDERARM Second Lieutenant 779 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Johannesburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 [10.00] 2022 [10.00]	4th M car here…first was the E92, and then 2 F82's and now have the G80 on order… __________________ ?
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08-11-2021, 08:17 PM	#106
blackheartm3 New Member 24 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2022 M3C xDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	3rd BMW, first M. Had an e46 and an e92. I've also had a Cooper S, a GTI, an A5 and currently drive an A4. Always been an enthusiast but was never able to afford the cars I really wanted. I've been fortunate enough to be able to try a bunch of cool cars, including a couple different 911s, but always loved and preferred the BMW feel. Waiting for my G80 M3 xDrive, can't wait.
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08-11-2021, 08:28 PM	#107
estoque Private First Class 416 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2023 M5 Competition 1995 850Ci Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Second bmw and first M. Bought a 1991 850i after college now I have a m4 competition. I had a 2020 c63 before this which I sold to get this car and it’s way better…the Benz sounded amazing and way better because of that Amg v8 and the power was great but it didn’t put down the power, handle as good, or have the same quality as my m4. Maybe it’s not fair to compare the two because one is a previous generation vs the new one
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08-11-2021, 10:30 PM	#108
Mar48 Colonel 1100 Rep 2,112 Posts Drives: '22 M3 Comp xDrive - Atlantis Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Can’t believe the split is 55/45 leaning towards this being people’s first ///M car!!! When I finally get mine it will be my 6th ///M and 8th BMW! Listed in order of age not in order of ownership: 2000 Z3MR 2004 330Ci vert 2005 M3 ZCP 2006 Z4MR 2007 Z4MC 2011 335xi 2018 M3 __________________ IG: SirLanzelotte Individual Atlantis Metallic G80 M3 Competition xDrive 2015 Audi Allroad P+ Brilliant Black/Black Past: F80 M3/Z4MR/E46 M3/Z4MC/Z3MR/335Xi
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12-16-2021, 04:58 PM	#109
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12-16-2021, 05:04 PM	#110
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