Jeremy Clarkson raves about new BMW M4 — "This is a sensational car."

Limegrntaln · 03-02-2022, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I used to love the old top gear but never took Clarksons wishy washy advice on cars. He'd go for the convertible? Really?

It was still hilarious to watch his banter.

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Originally Posted by swampfox94

I wish we got a video review. Really miss those from the TG trio

That's what I wanted, most of all. I also wanted to see him almost wreck it. But, that wouldn't have likely been filmed, even if we have a video. He needs to start vlogging.

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Originally Posted by bri1042

I would have been real money that Clarkson wouldn't like it. Probably 'cause it's easier to assume Clarkson won't like something.

This is true. There were so many cars he just hated. But one of my favs, was his 458 review. He loved that car.

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Originally Posted by cbertels

A little off topic, but those missing his Top Gear antics, he has a show on Amazon where he starts farming. No seriously, he farms. And stick with me, both an off-road Bentley and a Lambo appear regularly. Good laugh

I'm going to have to check it out. That sounds like a blast.

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Originally Posted by iqstick

Watch Clarkson's farm on Amazon Prime, I believe it got renewed for a 2nd season. I didn't think I'd like it but I got hooked and watched the whole thing in 2 days.

Im going to go check it out, now.

VIERsr · 03-02-2022, 11:45 AM

That's quite an endorsement considering how Jeremy used to be very critical of some BMWs in the past (probably just because he was not able to drive them).
Over time I've become convinced that there are two categories of people who don't like the M4 (beyond aesthetics):
1) those who can't afford it
2) those who have never driven one
And they are usually keyboard warriors who drive a Fiat.

Limegrntaln · 03-02-2022, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by VIERsr

That's quite an endorsement considering how Jeremy used to be very critical of some BMWs in the past (probably just because he was not able to drive them).
Over time I've become convinced that there are two categories of people who don't like the M4 (beyond aesthetics):
1) those who can't afford it
2) those who have never driven one
And they are usually keyboard warriors who drive a Fiat.

I loved his C6 ZR1 review. "Well done, fat man from Kentucky!!!"

Vishal50028 · 03-02-2022, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

A little off topic, but those missing his Top Gear antics, he has a show on Amazon where he starts farming. No seriously, he farms. And stick with me, both an off-road Bentley and a Lambo appear regularly. Good laugh

Great show!

Technic · 03-02-2022, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I used to love the old top gear but never took Clarksons wishy washy advice on cars. He'd go for the convertible? Really?

Yes, really...

Germanauto · 03-02-2022, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

I know it's not the purists choice, but let's ask, why not?

More enjoyable on nice days.
Just as fast on the road, which is where 99% of M cars are driven.
More enjoyable engine sounds.
Looks just as good now that the roof is cloth again.

If I lived in a climate that was conducive to verts, I'd have one.

Seriously. A coupe with a carbon roof feels like a dark cave. The highly doubt the touted performance benefits are even noticeable 99% of the time. Convertibles > coupes.

ferasjamshed@gmail.com · 03-02-2022, 12:09 PM

This is proof of how underrated the new G80/82 is. It's really ugly but other than that it's is almost perfect. I think at this point only people who haven't driven it hate on it.

cncmastr · 03-02-2022, 12:23 PM

For this chassis styling, it's the best as a 'vert!

yousefnjr · 03-02-2022, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I used to love the old top gear but never took Clarksons wishy washy advice on cars. He'd go for the convertible? Really?

I think I would’ve been tempted to do same if they were the equally priced. Sacrifice a little rigidity for more fun with the kids. Easier to choose that here in California I’m sure.

Limegrntaln · 03-02-2022, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I used to love the old top gear but never took Clarksons wishy washy advice on cars. He'd go for the convertible? Really?

I'd say, yes.

NorCalAthlete · 03-02-2022, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NightWriter

Classic Jezza. If a man of his girth and immobility can manage to find comfort in the CF seats, that's saying something.

Do we know for a fact he had the CF seats in his review example? The sport seats are pretty damn good too IMO and I'm having a bit of trouble imagining he didn't have anything to say about maneuvering his bulk over the lip of the CF seats....

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Originally Posted by Technic

Yes, really...

What color blue is that? Avus? Looks a bit off from Avus...

Davil · 03-02-2022, 12:46 PM

What a great writer he is. Such a way with words and a fabulous sense of humour.

The G82 really is so good. It's so incredibly capable that it did make me question what driving is all about. If anything, it's probably too good. But that statement makes no sense. Or does it?

I also like how it looks.

Sunnystone · 03-02-2022, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cbertels

A little off topic, but those missing his Top Gear antics, he has a show on Amazon where he starts farming. No seriously, he farms. And stick with me, both an off-road Bentley and a Lambo appear regularly. Good laugh

Its an excellent show. Its got the magic of Top Gear in its earlier days and its so much the better for its fresh characters too.

Cant wait for Season 2!

Nkr15 · 03-02-2022, 01:05 PM

There was an article last year in the Sunday times and he said it was an excellent car then as well. This is why I ignored Chris Harris and his review and why I refuse to watch the new top gear.

Limegrntaln · 03-02-2022, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nkr15

There was an article last year in the Sunday times and he said it was an excellent car then as well. This is why I ignored Chris Harris and his review and why I refuse to watch the new top gear.

Yeah, he reviewed the M3 Comp RWD, last summer.

JustChris · 03-02-2022, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I used to love the old top gear but never took Clarksons wishy washy advice on cars. He'd go for the convertible? Really?

Yes, really...

Best looking Gxx

jmg · 03-02-2022, 02:16 PM

"I genuinely am struggling to think of something I didn’t like on this car. Maybe the styling’s a bit off. It’s like the designer got embarrassed about the showiness of the front and became a bit timid when doing the back. But this is only a small thing and you don’t even notice it if you go for the convertible."
-Clarkson

There was partially the reason I optioned the M Performance Carbon Flow-Through Spoiler. I don't think there is anything particularly wrong with the back, I just wanted to match the front with something equally ostentatious:

GregM4 · 03-02-2022, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011ninja

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Originally Posted by smaglik

Thanks for posting this, OP. I for one am happy to read an article, rather than have to watch a video (cough, 15 minute content-less no clickbait).

The more I read about the G8X the more amped and impatient I get.

Hope to take delivery in early May.

AGREE. My G82 xdrive delivery day is tomorrow. Can't wait. Ordered September 21.

440i6MT · 03-02-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

"I genuinely am struggling to think of something I didn’t like on this car. Maybe the styling’s a bit off. It’s like the designer got embarrassed about the showiness of the front and became a bit timid when doing the back. But this is only a small thing and you don’t even notice it if you go for the convertible."
-Clarkson

There was partially the reason I optioned the M Performance Carbon Flow-Through Spoiler. I don't think there is anything particularly wrong with the back, I just wanted to match the front with something equally ostentatious:

This is my first time noticing the protruding badge. I like it.

NightWriter · 03-02-2022, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Do we know for a fact he had the CF seats in his review example? The sport seats are pretty damn good too IMO and I'm having a bit of trouble imagining he didn't have anything to say about maneuvering his bulk over the lip of the CF seats....

I don't know for certain, but (a) the photos in the story were of the CF seats, though admittedly they could be stock and not the car he drove, but more so (b) the sport seats are indeed very good, but I believe they're similar enough to other BMW sport seats that he's likely sat in them before and wouldn't feel compelled to express how supportive they were. But I could be wrong.

Bahamut · 03-02-2022, 03:33 PM

The G8X is such a well-sorted platform. It's really been an absolute blast to drive it everyday and I'm happy to see that one of my all-time car reviewers had generally positive things to say about the the last hurrah for (probably) the last ICE-powered M3

Alarmin · 03-02-2022, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

As an early G80 hater and later convert, I totally agree. The car isn't perfect, but it's just such a great car.

Even Chris Harris said that down the line we might be looking at the G80 again and admit it's beautiful. I've owned two F80's and the G80 is just as good of an evolution of the M3/4 as any other generation before it.

The more I see mine in my garage, the more I realize it's just a car you have to see in person. Once you see it in the flesh, everything about the design makes sense. I open my garage to take a look every time I walk by now and my old bmws look ancient in comparison.

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