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View Poll Results: Which version of the G8X M3/M4 are you buying?
M3/M4 RWD 6MT 58 23.20%
M3/M4 Competition RWD ZF8 41 16.40%
M3/M4 Competition AWD ZF8 113 45.20%
Have not decided / not interested 38 15.20%
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      09-18-2020, 08:58 AM   #1
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What trim level are you planning to get?

For those planning on buying or leasing a G8X M3/M4, which version are you most interested in?

1. M3/M4 RWD Manual
2. M3/M4 Competition RWD Auto
3. M3/M4 Competition AWD Auto
4. Have not decided / not interested
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I like your poll.

One thing worth noting is that people who intend to purchase an M3 Touring (not available in all regions) or M4 Convertible should choose #3 as it is reportedly the only configuration that those models will be available in.
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      09-18-2020, 09:35 AM   #3
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I'm a basic b*tch so rwd + 6mt for me, if I do decide to go with a G80 as my next car.
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If the 8sp RWD version weighs enough over the 6MT then maybe the 6MT. If not, the ZF.
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      09-18-2020, 11:01 AM   #5
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This time I want the full Monty so AWD it is. It’s going to cost time and $$$ but so be it. I’m ready for something different and neck snapping fast
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I mentioned this before, the M2C I bought was supposed to be a stop gap between the F80 and G80. However, after having it for over a year, I can't imagine going for a bigger car now. If something were to happen to my car and I couldn't get a M2CS allocation or something, I would be looking at a "Pure" RWD 6-Speed model since I enjoy driving.
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What about an option for the base model with the auto?
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What about an option for the base model with the auto?
That configuration is not being offered. In the interest of simplicity, they are only offering a single RWD/AT model. And since the Competition model is generally the more popular one, they decided on that one. They could theoretically add a base model with the AT at some point, but don’t count on it.
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I've never had a AWD car before so I think ill prob get at least one of them over the life cycle. M4
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Wish there was a manual awd competition.
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First time ever for me that I will not consider buying any version of this car until I have driven it.
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Since I absolutely hate driving(autobox) and I'm not a track star going with a m4 coupe or convertible comp package with all wheels.
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Buying the G80 hell no, leasing hell yea!

With that said, don't know if I'll go MT RWD or Competition AWD
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I really want to get the manual. I’m just worried BMW will restrict options and packages to try and force people into higher priced versions
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Finally I am moist with anticipation.
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Poll results are disappointing. If this is the trend, looks like very soon they will eliminate RWD and Manual due to low sales.

IMO no new auto tech or switchable drive train can replace a pure RWD plus manual.
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Poll results are disappointing. If this is the trend, looks like very soon they will eliminate RWD and Manual due to low sales.

IMO no new auto tech or switchable drive train can replace a pure RWD plus manual.
It’s not a true MT + RWD vs AT + AWD poll though. Some are buying Touring and convertibles and have no choice of the MT + RWD. And you might have a considerable amount of the Touring fans who will not be able to buy it showing up in this poll scewing it heavily towards AT+AWD.
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6MT/RWD for me, but a base 6MT/Xdrive would have been my choice if offered.
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Wish there was a manual awd competition.
Me too brother, but 6MT will dictate my choice.

Worst car decision I ever made was get my CS and give up my 6MT. In my defense, I was 30k miles over my lease allotment and the F80 was out of production and I couldn’t find a 6MT.
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interesting results here... awd comp takes first place 😂... and by a mile.
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interesting results here... awd comp takes first place 😂... and by a mile.
Not too long ago, BMW esp M and enthusiasts boasted of cars' better steering feel due to RWD; now degenerated to speed with AWD and an Audi steering

and btw, what's so difficult with RWD handling 500 hp and torque that's lower than F10 M5's
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Not too long ago, BMW esp M and enthusiasts boasted of cars' better steering feel due to RWD; now degenerated to speed with AWD and an Audi steering

and btw, what's so difficult with RWD handling 500 hp and torque that's lower than F10 M5's
I predicted this from 6 miles away... most will want the fastest, most hardcore model irrelevant of enthusiast feelings... Bmw shot themselves in the foot w the split... and I am willing to bet this is why the Awd model comes out later.
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