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Originally Posted by Fatandre
Can the M8 actually compete with Porsche?
I am a huge BMW fan and have been wondering if BMW is finally at the Porsche level. I am not dissing BMW as I own a e31 850CSI myself and have been thinking of something new. I have been considering the BMW m8 but the Porsche 911 is also tingling me.
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I have the M850i Gran Coupe. Prior daily driver was 911 991.2 Turbo S Cabrio.
I loved waking up to the 911, excited for the drive to the office. I honestly have to say I love waking up and doing the same with the M850i.
Electronics in the M850i are second to none. Dazzle headlights (coded), wireless CarPlay, touchscreen, quality of heads up display, charging pad, etc are benchmark.
Exhaust on M850i is much better (love the popping and crackling), but “feel” and nimbleness of the Bimmer can never compare to a 911 (nor raw acceleration in case of Turbo S ... although it still makes me smile!).
I absolutely despise the new “tactile” buttons and consoles in new model 911, Panamera and Cayennes. Horrible glare off the center console and I hate the look, usability and feel (this is main reason I didn’t go Porsche again).
Have a 2019 Bentayga and 2020 G63 in the stable as well and find myself gravitating to the Bimmer (get just as many thumbs ups and comments).
The 911 and M850i GC are totally different animals, both very fun to drive!