[DS_BMW]

I have had 3 F80's, including a San Marino CS that I put almost 40k miles on in 2 1/2 years. I traded the CS in on a new 21 X3M comp.

It was a mistake on my part. It was the worst riding car I have ever had, the side to side motions were horrible. Had a few Night at the Roxbury moments It lacked torque below 3k rpm bad. It was just not for me. I could tell the S58 would rock in a lighter package though. Maybe they fixed the two things in the LCI? only kept it for 2 months. Found a G80 and traded it.

Now the G80 feels buttoned down compared to the CS. Traction is night and day better than any F80 I owned. It almost feels awd if you don't floor it from a stop. It will not just snap out like the CS. Much much more grip. S58 in this application is perfection. It feels way faster up top compared to the CS. If you look at dynos it makes around 100whp more at 7k rpm than the S55.

Turn in also feels faster. It just overall feels more direct than the CS to me. With much better tuned damper and springs. They almost feel like mangna ride dampers to me? I miss the Alcantara wheel though.

I can understand the auto vs dct debate. It's a fraction slower to down shift. Up shift is about as fast to me. It's less visceral but it is more abruptly tuned than the X3M comp was. Over all thought DCT is much more fun to shift in the CS. It feels much more race car like, if you know what I mean.

I also prefer the M mode HUD in the F80, for some reason both X3M and G80 distract my eyes at night.

As for looks I like them both. Of course the G80 makes the F80 look a bit dated. I like San Marino better than Tanazinite blue on the G80.

Over all I think the F80CS is one of the best looking sedans BMW ever produced. It feels more on edge and wild than the G80 but not as serious in its execution. Now I just need to try the F90 someday

If someone could rotate those 2 pics I would appreciate it. Not sure whe they post sideways... Thanks

[02M3ForMe]

Congratulations, and informative impressions.

[DS_BMW]

Traded the M3 for an M4.

[kjx]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

Traded the M3 for an M4.

Why? You just got the G80 right?

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by kjx

Why? You just got the G80 right?

Yes. I put 8k miles on the G80. My reason is wanting xdrive. It is awesome! I feel the xdrive steering seems to have a bit faster ratio. Also feels a touch stiffer all around.

[jmg]

My M4 Comp X-Drive is on the way and it will be replacing my F80 M3 CS. I hope I have the same positive experience as you! I'll be tracking this G82 as I have been tracking my previous M3's so a comparison from me will be coming in the next few months.

[kjx]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

Yes. I put 8k miles on the G80. My reason is wanting xdrive. It is awesome! I feel the xdrive steering seems to have a bit faster ratio. Also feels a touch stiffer all around.

I was actually wondering why you went from 4 doors to 2 doors. But given xDrive, I'd assume it's because there was a G82 immediately available?

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by kjx

I was actually wondering why you went from 4 doors to 2 doors. But given xDrive, I'd assume it's because there was a G82 immediately available?

Yes, I felt like trying a coupe but you are right. There is no inventory and you can't get an allocation until 6 months or so. Most of the cars you see listed are customer ordered cars or they will want 20-30k over sticker. I was not doing that.

[Kief]

Nice! Brooklyn? Specs?
Mine should be ready by March

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

Nice! Brooklyn? Specs?
Mine should be ready by March

Sweet! yes Brooklyn with black interior. exec pac. park Assistant.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

Sweet! yes Brooklyn with black interior. exec pac. park Assistant.

What are doing about your winter setup?
And I think I saw a post of yours regarding tint. What % are you going with and where?

[DS_BMW]

We have a M240 being built. May arrive Feb March I hope..

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

What are doing about your winter setup?
And I think I saw a post of yours regarding tint. What % are you going with and where?

I'm going pilot sport all season 4. I hate how dedicated winter tires feel and they are sold out everywhere. With awd. I think it will be fine. I went with 35% ceramic on the G80. I'm going to do 20% on the M4. I went to the tint shop in Columbia.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

I'm going pilot sport all season 4. I hate how dedicated winter tires feel and they are sold out everywhere. With awd. I think it will be fine. I went with 35% ceramic on the G80. I'm going to do 20% on the M4. I went to the tint shop in Columbia.

Last time I got tint I used Auto Graphics in Manhiem. Have you always used the Tint Shop? How much?

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

Last time I got tint I used Auto Graphics in Manhiem. Have you always used the Tint Shop? How much?

My wife used Auto Graphics before for xpel and tint. I only used the tint shop once. The g80 was the first car I tinted since I was a kid. He charges 200 for standard and 400 for ceramic.

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

Last time I got tint I used Auto Graphics in Manhiem. Have you always used the Tint Shop? How much?

Who do you use for paint correction or do you do it yourself?

[Kief]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

Who do you use for paint correction or do you do it yourself?

I don't do it myself, as I'm hands wax on/off kinda guy lol, but I have gone to Barry Theal up in Lebanon in the past a couple of times. He's pretty well known. However, when he corrected my previous red M4CS I wasn't that impressed. But in his defense, there was quite a bit of marring from being left on the dealer's lot forever and I didn't want to pay big money to correct.

Btw, I forget where in Lancaster you are, but I'd love to check out your M4 if your near east pete

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

I don't do it myself, as I'm hands wax on/off kinda guy lol, but I have gone to Barry Theal up in Lebanon in the past a couple of times. He's pretty well known. However, when he corrected my previous red M4CS I wasn't that impressed. But in his defense, there was quite a bit of marring from being left on the dealer's lot forever and I didn't want to pay big money to correct.

Btw, I forget where in Lancaster you are, but I'd love to check out your M4 if your near east pete

I'm just looking for a light paint correction it does not have to be perfect. I'm going to coat it myself then with gtechniq csl and V4. I'm in Mount Joy.

One thing that bugs me about the G82 is for some reason sits higher than the G80. I'm not into lowering my cars anymore but may have to do something.

[DS_BMW]

My old car if anyone is interested. Still looks sick!




https://www.gaultautosportbmw.com/us...ry%2Findex.htm

[Kief]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

I'm just looking for a light paint correction it does not have to be perfect. I'm going to coat it myself then with gtechniq csl and V4. I'm in Mount Joy.

One thing that bugs me about the G82 is for some reason sits higher than the G80. I'm not into lowering my cars anymore but may have to do something.

Ugh, how much higher?? Is that bc of X drive? I'm not into lowering either.

I think you'd be happy with Barry
https://www.barrytheal.com/

[DS_BMW]

Originally Posted by Kief

Ugh, how much higher?? Is that bc of X drive? I'm not into lowering either.

I think you'd be happy with Barry
https://www.barrytheal.com/

I will look into him thanks.. I don't think it's because of xdrive. The G82 seems to have 1/2" to 3/4" more wheel gap.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by DS_BMW

I will look into him thanks.. I don't think it's because of xdrive. The G82 seems to have 1/2" to 3/4" more wheel gap.

Well that sucks. Let me know what you end up doing if anything. Maybe spacers will help?