[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Lol. Beetle, Fiat Multipla, what's the difference.

[m3rxn]

Originally Posted by SheBMW

I tend to keep my cars long term (10+years) and this one will be no different.

Ditto.. Fellow /// m-diver to he core. I really tried to get myself into the 911 upgrade bandwagon. My neighbor just acquired a 24 911S in Chalk. I spent good amount of time looking at the car at every angle. Although the design is very classical and beautiful, I couldn't convince myself to love the car enough to justify the $155k (minimum) entrance fee for a nicely optioned C2S.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by m3rxn

Ditto.. Fellow /// m-diver to he core. I really tried to get myself into the 911 upgrade bandwagon. My neighbor just acquired a 24 911S in Chalk. I spent good amount of time looking at the car at every angle. Although the design is very classical and beautiful, I couldn't convince myself to love the car enough to justify the $155k (minimum) entrance fee for a nicely optioned C2S.

$155k bought you a decent 991.1 GT3. Craziness. That was only 10 years ago.

[robopp]

Originally Posted by KevinGS

Will drive my G82 for a while, as there's nothing else that's truly intriguing me in this class of car.

Next for me is as much GT3 I can afford, from any generation.

However, I understand in 2025 that Porsche may be putting the naturally-aspirated GT3 engine in the 992.2 GTS, with a manual. If so, then I'd "settle" for a GTS. But the dealer markups will be insane on those too.

It’s getting a NA motor (3.6), but not even close to a GT3 motor (4.0 and 9000 redline).

[KevinGS]

Originally Posted by robopp

It’s getting a NA motor (3.6), but not even close to a GT3 motor (4.0 and 9000 redline).

ohhhhh ok

....then still saving for the GT3. Come on, stock market, I need that bull to keep running a while longer.

[ash_schwin]

Originally Posted by wtwo3

IMO you can't judge the G80 manual from a test drive. When I first picked up my car... I actually thought I made the wrong choice going with the manual - the shifter was so incredibly stiff and rubbery, and the clutch was so vague. I stuck with it however, and now at around 7k miles in, it feels great. The linkages have loosened up, clutch is more predictable, and it's an absolute joy. Sure BMW could have done more to make it a better experience out of the factory, but after giving it some time, it really settles into a fun experience.

Thank you for making this statement. Felt like a total n00b when I test drove a G80 M3 6MT few hours ago and just really struggled with the clutch point and gearing. I have driven many manual cars in my younger days and haven't had a manual car in 6+ years and was just embarrassed at how my test drive went. Figured I was just rusty or need more time adapting to the car.

[BryanCO]

Originally Posted by Rh6363

Just wondering, what are some of the reasons people are selling their g8x. Right now especially since the wait it still long for many people in many areas.

Seems as though the car has been out long enough for many to be in the normal ownership buy-sell cycle. And with demand still solid and the price increases, seems as though owners can still get a decent sell price.

[Bimmerfun82]

I sold the g80 comp x drive last year after 10k miles because I wanted something lighter and more agile.

I’m not selling this G80 manual

[G MONEY]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I'd rather have a Cayman than a 911. I'd also have something Italian over any Porsche.

Just be sure to have a good mechanic when going Italian. You do not want to have dealerships doing your work🤑🤑🤑🤑.

[Skyscraper]

Originally Posted by xxyion

I dont have any immediate plans to sell however I am considering selling the G82 for an M2 that i had custom ordered. The reason being the M2 will have the bucket seats as well as the MP HAS kit from factory and the alcantara steering wheel. My G82 doesnt have any of those.

Now its not even just options as for me i just prefer smaller cars. I wanted to try the M4 and i'm in a financial place where i can without it affecting me much at all and it was nice to be in the big brother M car for once. However its just too big for me and i am not in love with the car. Now theres nothing saying i will actually get the M2 as the final goal for myself is a GT3 as new as possible. Ideally a 992.2 but if i cant swing that or if ADMs are too much than it will be either a 992.1 or a 991.2. Those are two cars that i would buy and sell the G82 for as soon as i am able and i'll completley forget about the M2. Thats just where my priorty is. The BMWs are just transition cars for me. They are fun and i'm enjoying my time, but my goal is to get myself back into a Porsche GT car.

Big Ditto. Except the Porsche part. Already have that covered.

I like smaller cars. The new M2 is more my speed. Probably a couple years. But if they don’t get rid of the new giant screen dash this will be my first and last BMW.

[xxyion]

Originally Posted by Skyscraper

Big Ditto. Except the Porsche part. Already have that covered.

I like smaller cars. The new M2 is more my speed. Probably a couple years. But if they don’t get rid of the new giant screen dash this will be my first and last BMW.

Yeah i originally had the Porsche part covered but it ended up being a lemon so here I am. I personally really like the big screen to be honest. I think it makes the interior look really modern while actually being very useful. And i think honestly thats just where the industry is headed right now. I think BMW have managed to pull it off without it looking tacky but thats just me. I think Porsche pull it off better so i'm honestly really hoping i get into a 992 if i can.

[nu2M]

I took delivery of my G80 Comp xDrive 6 months ago. It’s my DD. I’m no longer a loud exhaust type but the G80 is too quiet and driving it wasn’t very exciting for me. Recently, I’ve installed a valve controller and it transformed the exhaust note to my liking. Being my DD, I didn’t want a loud after market exhaust and the fully opened stock exhaust notes are what I was looking for.
Do I plan on keeping the G80? After 2-3 years, it will probably go. I haven’t kept a car for more than 3 years as I get the itch for a new ride every couple of years. My current toy is the only car that I plan on keeping for the unseeable future but my wife has her doubts, lol. Having said that, if I can have only one car (family + fun car), the M3CX would be one of the top contenders. The one very minor gripe about the M3 that I have is the slight turbo lag. All turbos have lag, I know, but it’s more noticeable on the G80, IMO. The 991.2GTS was a bit more dialed in as are most P-cars. My next plan is to buy a 992.x TTS/TT and use my Macan GTS as the DD. At the end of the day, it’s just personal taste. Yes, first world dilemma indeed!

[G80M3_Latte22]

I plan to keep my G80 M3 for 10+ years as long as I can keep up with the maintenance cost. The main reasons are this is probably the last manual, the last non hybrid/EV M3 and 473HP is more than enough power for on road driving.

I would like to get a 911 at some point but I hope that will be an addition not a replacement for my G80 M3. I get a good value out of this G80 M3, a comparable 911 with 473 HP would be 911 GTS that is 2X the MSRP of G80 M3. I can't compare the driving experience between 911 and M3, not even close but M3 is good enough to make me happy :>

[meechy6ix0]

keep forever since there are no cars i would rather have that I can afford. anything else in the price range compromises something

[evoi19]

Will sell mine before year end. Had her since Jan ‘22 and while she’s been great I may be moving to Chicago and don’t need a car. When I’m ready for a another car I’ll be looking at maybe the new m5. Will have to see what the consensus is on that one though.

[beachBmmr]

To get a V8 F90.

[M4Lou]

Not planning on selling my 2023/anniversary badged IOMG M4comp.

If we ever get another 2008-09 recession, I'd look at a CS or maybe CSL.

[MannyS]

My spouse’s G83 will probably be replaced via a 2025 G83 (LCI) order.

She likes her grocery getter/retiree convertible, but it is not driven much since we have a lot of toys to pick from in the garage.

[sdengineer]

Originally Posted by MannyS

My spouse’s G83 will probably be replaced via a 2025 G83 (LCI) order.

She likes her grocery getter/retiree convertible, but it is not driven much since we have a lot of toys to pick from in the garage.

Or maybe its just the incompatibility of Texas weather and a convertible? Can't imagine there are many days conducive to driving with the top down.

[MannyS]

Originally Posted by sdengineer

Or maybe its just the incompatibility of Texas weather and a convertible? Can't imagine there are many days conducive to driving with the top down.

Here in the TX hill country, it is top down weather about 8 months per year. Aug, Sep and Feb are usually no top down months. We have two other convertibles, so we are convertible people.

[rollingegg]

I might get a lci g80 to replace this crashed one, or get a x5m for ground clearance and that V8.
I never go to track, this 12mm chasis height have given me too many clenching moments when I was going through some steep slopes.
Audi rs6 performance has arrived to our market too, but I want to drive a car that can oversteer like a, you know, BMW.
mecedes v8 cars are too expensive, and they are all hybrid now, at that price, i'd rather get a 911 turbo s.

[ASAP]

Just from a curiosity perspective - how many people think a G80 is "worth" 90k?

Now, I don't mean that from a comparative perspective as in what other cars you can get for that money (we know its a value from that view) or the fact that absurd kia suv's now cost 55k... but I mean that in general. Do you feel it's worth 90k?

When I drove it, I never got a feeling of a 90k car... its a 3 series all in and it still feels like a 3 series... more special... sure. But I was not sure why this car would cost 90k, nothing there feels special to put that price on it from my perspective. i think at 70k, it becomes a more feasible car when you know you are getting value for what you paid... when the initial cars came out at 78k, that seemed more feasible although still high. Remember, 110k gets you an M5 with one of the last V8s in existance.