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      09-20-2019, 07:02 PM   #86
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So what does the 8GC compete with??? I feel like its a lot more expensive than an A7/CLS, but still similar in size? Or does it maybe compete with the AMG GT 4D?
It's still in that range of A7 & CLS. Only difference is you'll probably get a prestige A7 for the GC base price. Same for CLS. I see depreciation in the future making them all near same price point. Maybe Panamera is the closest competitor in terms of pricing.
Yeah, my CLS is mostly loaded (missing a few little options) but flies right under the 6 figure mark. A base M850i is $108k and loaded seems to be $123k. While the CLS isn't as fast and lacks the 2 extra cylinders that the bimmer has, I still don't know about whether I'd be willing to jump $25k in price for a similarly optioned M850GC, although the 840 is always an option I guess...

Luckily I still have 2 years on my lease, but I'm very interested in how the 8GC drives. I'm hoping its more impressive than the M550 that left me disappointed last time I tested it.
Thing is 840 GC built is same as CLS 53. 840 engine is so underrated you have X5 40 doing 4.7 I'd bet the 840 GC will be down around 4.4 or less same straight line perf as CLS53 but with better handling
We'll see, the jury is still out on how the 8GC handles in any form, so I'll have to wait for a test drive if one myself and online reviews to pop up soon hopefully. The CLS and E53 handle very well and feel quite agile for their size, and they're numbers are underrated as well (I've seen as low as 4.1 seconds), so the 8GC has quite the competition, plus the 53 series has the super cool electric supercharger and mild hybrid system that fills in boost down low and eliminates the need to turn off auto-stop start.
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