[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by NightWriter

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.

Hmmm. I may have to scope out the CF seats, I admittedly haven't sat in them in person. Depending on how the M4 LCI looks I may try to snag the last of the outgoing...not sure yet.

[Sunnystone]

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.

As did Chris Harris. So good was the traction and forward momentum out of corners CH thought the RWD was AWD initially, in his review. An overall positive review i thought from him last year.

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Hmmm. I may have to scope out the CF seats, I admittedly haven't sat in them in person. Depending on how the M4 LCI looks I may try to snag the last of the outgoing...not sure yet.

Yes, I highly recommend anyone considering them to try them out. What's annoying is that I *did* try them out, briefly, at my dealership, but I only sat in them for a few minutes--no driving time. Entry/egress wasn't as big a deal as some people make it out to be, but I wasn't 100% convinced one way or another on them. I'll probably be heading back for a second opinion.

[Sunnystone]

Originally Posted by Alarmin

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.

I totally agree. Its a car that HAS to be seen 'in the flesh'. Vids and photos do the G80 no favours at all.

[KoenG]

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.

My mother of 80 can afford it, but when she drives it, she will most certainly not like it more.

[Nkr15]

Originally Posted by Sunnystone

As did Chris Harris. So good was the traction and forward momentum out of corners CH thought the RWD was AWD initially, in his review. An overall positive review i thought from him last year.

Really? What I got from it was pig nose grilles and it's crap compared to the m2cs and f80. Which is why he bought the m2cs. I remember him saying "it isn't for me" and shaking his head.

[Ugly Kar]

Originally Posted by Sunnystone

I totally agree. Its a car that HAS to be seen 'in the flesh'. Vids and photos do the G80 no favours at all.

I've seen 3 of them "in the flesh" and it even looks worse "in the flesh" It looks like absolute &%$#. More hideous than a Ford Edsel. More hideous than an AMC Matador.

[Tall Tom Cruise]

Originally Posted by Ugly Kar

I've seen 3 of them "in the flesh" and it even looks worse "in the flesh" It looks like absolute &%$#. More hideous than a Ford Edsel. More hideous than an AMC Matador.

Thanks for the input, chief.

Sounds like you should buy one given your username?

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Nkr15

Really? What I got from it was pig nose grilles and it's crap compared to the m2cs and f80. Which is why he bought the m2cs. I remember him saying "it isn't for me" and shaking his head.

I think what he said was "well done BMW!"

[mfarrzhp]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I'd say, yes.

I wasn't a huge fan of the M4 styling, but it's growing on me. This is also one of the few cars I'd prefer the convertible.

Huge endorsement from Clarkson.

[Topcarbon]

Well, i love the styling of the m4
The front, the hood, the hips the lines.
I think its the perfect weekday driver and weekend fun car.
Couple all this with my carbon buckets and the tech and its a winning combination

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by Tall Tom Cruise

Thanks for the input, chief.

Sounds like you should buy one given your username?

He's probably the minority in here, since 90% of us either have a car, have one on order, or want one.

[Hawkdog]

So proud to own a car that has a “nutter bastard mode”.

[sleepy floyd]

Originally Posted by Technic

Yes, really...

must...have...those...wheels!!!

[Tall Tom Cruise]

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

+1. I didn't think I'd be into this show at all, but I started watching it due to this post. It's hilarious and nothing short of entertaining.

[Cortexiphan]

He's right, G8X is sensational. It will be considered the best or one of the best Ms in long run, once the haters subside.

[Alarmin]

Honestly the convo on styling is so dumb and played out at this point. It's such a hive mind point of view like you're "cool" and feel "superior" with your older styling. It's one thing to not like it but the lengths keyboard warriors will go to shit on the car is crazy lol.

All I know is I've got one, I love it, I get compliments every single time I drive it which doesn't matter but always appreciated. It's faster than all previous M3s, handles better, and feels as luxury as top level cars. Don't know what more you could really want.

[Sunnystone]

Originally Posted by Nkr15

Really? What I got from it was pig nose grilles and it's crap compared to the m2cs and f80. Which is why he bought the m2cs. I remember him saying "it isn't for me" and shaking his head.

Id recommend watching it again as I just have. Hes not keen on the looks or the lack of DCT but drops a number of superlatives about the G80 as a whole.

Overall positive piece.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by Sunnystone

Id recommend watching it again as I just have. Hes not keen on the looks or the lack of DCT but drops a number of superlatives about the G80 as a whole.

Overall positive piece.

I remember debating the G82 because I had grown to love the styling. I rewatched videos from Chris Harris, Savagegeese, Hagerty and TheStraightPipes etc and ignored the grill comments. Guess what... they all loved the car overall. I had let the grill noise get in the way of hearing how great the car is.

[jmg]

Funny how I totally missed these lines because of grill comments:

[bk_g80_m3]

This is the best driving M3. Maybe ever imo. It’s amazing how balanced it is and how it puts the power down. I did the M track day at Laguna Seca. It when I discovered how special the M3/M4 really is.

I’m strongly considering getting the xDrive M3 in the next 2 years once prices / supply get figured out a bit.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by bk_g80_m3

This is the best driving M3. Maybe ever imo. It’s amazing how balanced it is and how it puts the power down. I did the M track day at Laguna Seca. It when I discovered how special the M3/M4 really is.

I’m strongly considering getting the xDrive M3 in the next 2 years once prices / supply get figured out a bit.

Interesting, the M Track Days are in parking lots here in Los Angeles and Orange County. Were you on the actual track or the large infield? I've only been on the Laguna Seca track with my F80 M3 CS, and I'm really looking forward to bringing my G82 X-Drive this summer.

EDIT - OOPS, I thought you were talking about Ultimate Driver Events. I haven't done an M-Track day.