[Money2536]

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I'll have a bunch of photos when my car makes it home, but I took delivery at the Performance Delivery Center yesterday. This is my first new BMW since getting an F80 launch car in 2014. I was also able to take delivery of my E92 M3 back in 2010. There is something special about that place.

Full disclosure, I wasn't going to get a G80. I prefer smaller, lighter cars, and the new M3 doesn't fit that bill. I also don't need to explain my distaste for the front bumper. There is zero chance it's going to grow on me. The best I can hope is that I just don't look at it and stay behind the wheel as much as possible. For now, it's only photos from the rear. Ha...























I have a unique situation where I have a house in the North Georgia mountains that needs a car for both me and my guests. I'll be renting the car with the house regularly and want the ability to get a new car every year or so to reduce the chance of issues and limit wear and tear. I also chose a spec that is different than I normally would get. I would not have done ZF auto and would chosen some more aggressive aftermarket modifications.

This is my modification plan.

Exterior
1. Vorsteiner ABS Gloss Black Front Grill
3. IND Painted Front & Rear Reflector Set
4. IND Painted Front & Rear BMW Badges
5. High Impact Area PPF (Auto Paint Guard) XPEL Ultimate
6. Paint Correction – Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra/EXO V5
7. Acexxon Front Lip Protector
Exhaust
1. PSI Mid-Pipe
2. Akra Rear Section
Interior
1. Escort Redline 360c
2. Blendmount
3. Mirrortap Hardwire Kit
4. Carbon Fiber Vent
5. XPEL XR Prime 15% Tint Back/Sides 70% Windshield
Suspension
1. AST Springs
Performance
1. Dahler Piggyback
2. Eventuri Intake
3. Eventuri Engine Cover
4. Kies Carbon Strut Braces
Wheels
1. IND Painted Floating Center Caps
2. Future Classic Spacers (Size 12mm F/R)

I'm excited to give this car a whirl and see if it wins me over. I don't think I have much to lose. The Jahre Techno Violet option was what really pushed me over the edge to give it a try. I'll have a whole lot more input in the future.

[Galandel]

Congrats on the Anniversary car.
Matt - you'll need to check if the Carbon Vent will work. I do not believe they have one for the 2023+ cars and Bryan probably is not aware the vent is shaped differently in the iDrive 8 cars.

[forumlurker]

hes back!

I also don't need to explain my distaste for the front bumper. There is zero chance it's going to grow on me.

i have a feeling it will grow on u

[chucho1026]

Great purchase Matt.

[TVonthe80]

Welcome to the club

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by Money2536

Full disclosure, I wasn't going to get a G80. I prefer smaller, lighter cars, and the new M3 doesn't fit that bill. I also don't need to explain my distaste for the front bumper. There is zero chance it's going to grow on me. The best I can hope is that I just don't look at it and stay behind the wheel as much as possible. For now, it's only photos from the rear. Ha...

Congrats…I guess? 🤷🏻

[Jhanksm3]

Congratulations Matt

[docjavier]

I like it.

[Blindside_137]

I think this is my all time favorite bmw color. The g80 wears it well. Congrats!

[jpsimon]

Absolutely love techno violet. Can’t wait to see what you do with this!

['Cane]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Congrats…I guess? 🤷🏻

Yeah, I'd never buy a car that I am embarrassed by, but that's me, I guess. 🤷🏻

[playswcars]

That's money, Money.

[kgelfen360]

Awesome car!! Congratulations!!!

Quick question: why do all Jahre cars say 1/500 on the center console ?

[Art__Vandelay]

Originally Posted by kgelfen360

Awesome car!! Congratulations!!!

Quick question: why do all Jahre cars say 1/500 on the center console ?

It means one of 500 (not first of 500), because there are obviuously only 500 of them.

[FISH22]

Awesome spec, congrats!

[Money2536]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Yeah, I'd never buy a car that I am embarrassed by, but that's me, I guess. 🤷🏻

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Congrats…I guess? 🤷🏻

My plan is to just never walk around the front of the car and hire someone to wash the front bumper for me, so that I can pretend it isn't there.

[Rollidude]

What a great spec! congrats man!!!

[playswcars]

Also, whoever at BMWUSA is responsible for speccing these cars without full leather should absolutely be f i r e d.

[FISH22]

Originally Posted by Money2536

My plan is to just never walk around the front of the car and hire someone to wash the front bumper for me, so that I can pretend it isn't there.

Really surprised here. I knew the front-end-hate was pretty trendy last year, but didn't know it was still a thing…

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by FISH22

Really surprised here. I knew the front-end-hate was pretty trendy last year, but didn't know it was still a thing…

It's trendy and cool to be a YouTuber and hate on the grille though. Brings more views to say he hates the grille each time he posts a new video about it.

Just makes no sense to me to hate the look of a car so much but then still purchase it. I suppose one can do so when you make a boat load of money because at the point is isn't nearly as much of an emotional purchase. 🤷🏻

[KTN]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Just makes no sense to me to hate the look of a car so much but then still purchase it. I suppose one can do so when you make a boat load of money because at the point is isn't nearly as much of an emotional purchase. 🤷🏻

I feel like you're not taking the context fully into account here, but you're still describing it somewhat.
He hasn't bought it for his own daily car at all.

Originally Posted by Money2536

I have a unique situation where I have a house in the North Georgia mountains that needs a car for both me and my guests. I'll be renting the car with the house regularly and want the ability to get a new car every year or so to reduce the chance of issues and limit wear and tear. I also chose a spec that is different than I normally would get. I would not have done ZF auto and would chosen some more aggressive aftermarket modifications.

It's exactly less of an emotional purchase in this case, and more fulfilling a separate/business need to have a nice driving car that both he and guests can take for a spin when spending time at the mountain house.
Even if he personally outright couldn't stand the whole car bumper to bumper, it could still make sense to choose it for a similar purpose due to the car being popular otherwise. According to the quote above it may get changed on a yearly schedule too, so it's not like this is years of commitment with something he may not like. It's also a platform that allows him to put some "personal touches" into it to make it feel more tailored.

I also don't see him leaning too much on "grille hate". It's not in the video title, nor the thread title, and there isn't big red arrows pointing to it with a shocked emoji in the thumbnail either. Just providing his personal context. At least that's my impression. I get where you're coming from too, but with the above context it doesn't seem too out there for me. Definitely a nice perk of the work he put in to be able to do this.

I guess at the end of the day he did feel an interest to find out how he gets along with the G80 on the longer term. Could be interesting how it works out in the end.

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by KTN

I feel like you're not taking the context fully into account here, but you're still describing it somewhat.
He hasn't bought it for his own daily car at all.

That doesn't matter though. If he hates the grille that much he shouldn't have bought it. By buying one, regardless of how he intends to utilize it, he's still adding another check to buy column, which would only enforce the notion to BMW that the design is a success.

Yes, I know, one less car bought won't make a difference in the grand scheme of things. However, if there are enough people out there that truly feel that way and choose not to buy, and instead go with a competitor, then it helps support the notion of it being a poor design.