Do you have Base or Comp?

mmckenzie · 10-01-2021, 10:33 AM

Was always curious what the split was between 6MT and 8AT (my guess is 20/80). As much as I love 6MT, it is just not fun in the traffic...

mattburks · 10-01-2021, 10:40 AM

I drive a collective 80 miles daily to and from work. I look forward to rowing the gears all the way home, it's truly a highlight of my day, I find it both engaging and therapeutic. Nearly every optionable input available on a car is subjective.

meechy6ix0 · 10-01-2021, 02:53 PM

Figured might as well get a manual while I still can. Had an XDrive Comp order initially, but if speed is what I am after, then I’ll just get the M8C next time.

BGM-M3COMP · 10-01-2021, 03:47 PM

I got the competition.

I want a subtle (so to speak) fast sedan that i don't have to worry about shifting. I don't wanna shift anymore and the competition is the faster version of the 2. So getting the comp was a no brainer.

My c7 z06 is a manual so i still have that to fulfill any shifting desires (which i don't have much left of anyway lol).

frankiebones · 10-01-2021, 03:50 PM

Forum members are infinitely more likely to be "enthusiasts" than the normal car buying public. "Enthusiasts" are several times more likely to drive a manual than the normal car buying public.

Therefore, this poll will overstate the manuals sold substantially.

However, it is very very interesting to see how many of us are still clinging to our manuals for dear life.

MTM3 · 10-01-2021, 06:10 PM

MT or X5M X3M MB Audi etc

Seedster2 · 10-01-2021, 06:12 PM

If it weren't for New York traffic and some indecision on my behalf, I would have nabbed an m3 base off the showroom floor. In the end, I am got the auto.

james550imanual · 10-01-2021, 06:48 PM

6spd for me. Only reason why I'm buying this car…my last hoorah before ICE's and manuals go extinct.

And also my one big F U to Tesla 😃

dJt3xtbook · 10-01-2021, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGM-M3COMP

My c7 z06 is a manual so i still have that to fulfill any shifting desires (which i don't have much left of anyway lol).

On a similar note, I used to have motorcycles to fulfill my shifting desires, so I was fine with driving an automatic sedan as my daily driver. However, I have since sold all of my bikes and I was getting the itch to shift gears again. Since I've been working from home since the pandemic started, I don't really have a 'daily driver', so decided my next car would also be my pleasure vehicle....so here I am with my 6MT G82.

Trojan4evr · 10-01-2021, 07:50 PM

Base here. Wanted a manual sedan.

DoubleDave · 10-01-2021, 08:01 PM

The 6MT was the main reason for this car. Only other option was the Blackwing cars and I didn’t know when they would be available for test drives.

khanyam4 · 10-01-2021, 08:28 PM

I'm all about the competition because it's has 2 more speed than the 6 speed base.

kingmonkeyjr · 10-02-2021, 01:46 AM

Base all the way. Brought back the fun into mostly automated driving everywhere.

g4ndr1k · 10-02-2021, 03:48 AM

Competition. It’s the only option in my country

MTM3 · 10-02-2021, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james550imanual

6spd for me. Only reason why I'm buying this car…my last hoorah before ICE's and manuals go extinct.

And also my one big F U to Tesla 😃

Brother from another mother

MTM3 · 10-02-2021, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanyam4

I'm all about the competition because it's has 2 more speed than the 6 speed base.

Lol. I hope BMW repossesses their car from you.

barryc365 · 10-02-2021, 07:45 AM

I got the Auto mainly because my wife can't drive a manual….6 months in and she hasn't drive then car once

In fairness, I may have gone for a Comp anyway. NY traffic can be brutal and I liked my last SMG for that reason. Best of both worlds

Ed_P · 10-02-2021, 08:06 AM

kmualim · 10-03-2021, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g4ndr1k

Competition. It’s the only option in my country

How much does it cost in Indo?

LuckyBrand · 10-03-2021, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleDave

The 6MT was the main reason for this car. Only other option was the Blackwing cars and I didn’t know when they would be available for test drives.

Was considering the Blackwing as well but with them delaying the initial debut and now with the chip shortages and all I'm glad I didn't wait to try both cause I would be waiting till spring 22. I was able to enjoy the M3 all summer this year so that's good for a win!

Also the manual is what I wanted and wasn't gonna take an auto for anything this time around. It's not the best manual but it sure is fun! Not sure if we'll get another chance at rowing gears on the next M so enjoy it while I can.

I would like to drive an X-Drive though just to see the power and take off difference. I'm sure it's addicting.

WickedBMW · 10-03-2021, 06:56 PM

Test drove both models. I just felt like I was driven by a car in comp model rather than me driving a car. That's why I chose base model. Just my opinion.

g4ndr1k · 10-04-2021, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmualim

How much does it cost in Indo?

Around USD 170k after various taxes

View Poll Results: G80/82 Owners: Do you have Base or Comp?
Base	77	38.89%
Competition	121	61.11%
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10-01-2021, 10:33 AM	#1
mmckenzie Private 217 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 6MT (BSM) Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Do you have Base or Comp? Was always curious what the split was between 6MT and 8AT (my guess is 20/80). As much as I love 6MT, it is just not fun in the traffic...
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10-01-2021, 10:40 AM	#2
mattburks Lieutenant 751 Rep 402 Posts Drives: G80 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Argyle, TX iTrader: (0)	I drive a collective 80 miles daily to and from work. I look forward to rowing the gears all the way home, it's truly a highlight of my day, I find it both engaging and therapeutic. Nearly every optionable input available on a car is subjective.
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10-01-2021, 02:53 PM	#3
meechy6ix0 First Lieutenant 294 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 22 M4 MT Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Figured might as well get a manual while I still can. Had an XDrive Comp order initially, but if speed is what I am after, then I’ll just get the M8C next time.
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10-01-2021, 03:47 PM	#4
BGM-M3COMP The Ben Shapiro of this place. I never lose! LOL 2328 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: 12 plaids on order Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Tesla Land iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 COMP [0.00]	I got the competition. I want a subtle (so to speak) fast sedan that i don't have to worry about shifting. I don't wanna shift anymore and the competition is the faster version of the 2. So getting the comp was a no brainer. My c7 z06 is a manual so i still have that to fulfill any shifting desires (which i don't have much left of anyway lol).
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10-01-2021, 03:50 PM	#5
frankiebones Brigadier General 5299 Rep 3,056 Posts Drives: Fire Orange G80 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Forum members are infinitely more likely to be "enthusiasts" than the normal car buying public. "Enthusiasts" are several times more likely to drive a manual than the normal car buying public. Therefore, this poll will overstate the manuals sold substantially. However, it is very very interesting to see how many of us are still clinging to our manuals for dear life. __________________ Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost) SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone)
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10-01-2021, 06:10 PM	#6
MTM3 mt4life 641 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	MT or X5M X3M MB Audi etc
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10-01-2021, 06:12 PM	#7
Seedster2 Private First Class 249 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Competition RWD Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	If it weren't for New York traffic and some indecision on my behalf, I would have nabbed an m3 base off the showroom floor. In the end, I am got the auto.
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10-01-2021, 06:48 PM	#8
james550imanual Private First Class 145 Rep 112 Posts Drives: bmw x5, g80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	6spd for me. Only reason why I'm buying this car…my last hoorah before ICE's and manuals go extinct. And also my one big F U to Tesla 😃 __________________ Raimund 2022 M3 6spd
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10-01-2021, 07:50 PM	#10
Trojan4evr Lieutenant Colonel 494 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2021 G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW/ E82 135i [1.00] 2007 BMW/ E90 335i [5.50]	Base here. Wanted a manual sedan. __________________ '21 G80 M3 '11 E82 135i DCT (Gone but not forgotten) '08 E90 335i (Gone but not forgotten)
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10-01-2021, 08:01 PM	#11
DoubleDave Captain 1165 Rep 614 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	The 6MT was the main reason for this car. Only other option was the Blackwing cars and I didn’t know when they would be available for test drives.
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10-01-2021, 08:28 PM	#12
khanyam4 Ring Leader of G8X Trolls 802 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 33.7743° N, 117.9380° W iTrader: (0)	I'm all about the competition because it's has 2 more speed than the 6 speed base. __________________ If you do not like the car your opinion is best expressed by not buying it
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10-02-2021, 01:46 AM	#13
kingmonkeyjr Lieutenant 455 Rep 477 Posts Drives: X3M40i, GLC63, E63s, Trackhawk Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Base all the way. Brought back the fun into mostly automated driving everywhere.
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10-02-2021, 03:48 AM	#14
g4ndr1k Newbie 173 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Toronto Red G80 M3 RWD Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Jakarta iTrader: (0)	Competition. It’s the only option in my country
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10-02-2021, 07:45 AM	#17
barryc365 Major 1955 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: BMWM3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	I got the Auto mainly because my wife can't drive a manual….6 months in and she hasn't drive then car once In fairness, I may have gone for a Comp anyway. NY traffic can be brutal and I liked my last SMG for that reason. Best of both worlds
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10-02-2021, 08:06 AM	#18
Ed_P EdP 81 Rep 50 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	__________________ Current: 2022 M3 6spd Memorable drivers: 2002, E39 540 and M5 Past race cars: E30 M3, Spec E30, Spec E46
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10-03-2021, 06:56 PM	#21
WickedBMW Major 613 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 MT Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: BIMMERPOST.com iTrader: (5)	Test drove both models. I just felt like I was driven by a car in comp model rather than me driving a car. That's why I chose base model. Just my opinion.
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