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Originally Posted by hinckley
When the M8 was first introduced, BMW management definitely described it as their 911-beater. Just as Merc is doing now with the SL. But it's an apples and oranges comparison. BMW tried initially to price the M8 like a 911 and we all know how that worked out. The invisible hand of the market placed the M8 where it belongs - as an awesome GT.
fwiw, I drove 911s for over 25 years and did not find them any less comfortable than the M8. Longest drive in one of my 911s was 1500 miles over two days. I was tired at the end of each of the days, but not sore.
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I too drove 911’s in all versions for 3 decades. It’s not just the seats that equal a comfortable drive but the entire experience. The 911 is more of an engaging vehicle and feeling most every little ripple in the road. I find the M8 in comfort a completely different experience and in a positive way.
With respect to BMW claiming it’s a 911 beater, that was a poor attempt at targeting its market share which they want badly. MB’s new SL basically stole the roof line and rearside profile from the 911 cab so it’s a direct competitor in a questionable way lol
The new SL nonetheless is an interesting vehicle and I’d like to try one, but the 63 that’s on par with the M8 is a ~$200k vehicle and I’m not sure it’s worth that kind of premium.