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      01-22-2020, 10:21 PM   #45
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Parting with San Marino Blue vehicle must have been difficult. But the new car is a treasure. Congratulations!
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That's a very good looking car.
I'm coming from a shakir orange m6gc, and man, that car had a real "wow factor". It was a true head turner on any red light and valet guys always had a fight over it.

The other day I went and checked out a m850gc in my local dealership, and honestly, All I can can say is that it's a nice car, but not dead gorgeous like a m6gc.

I haven't seen a m8gc in person, and I'm pretty sure it's more aggressive design would be a step up above m850, but it has big shoes to fill!

Congrats and enjoy your beautiful ride.
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Very nice car! I need some help on this. Current I driving a Panamera turbo. Lease end this year December. I have 2 young kids that need still need car seat. I have a Odyssey and a Mini Cooper hardtop. Live in the Bay Area. The Panamera only has 17k miles for 2 years. Never go to track. I like the M8GC, Taycan, new 992, and Panamera gts. If I go with M8GC I can leases. If go with Porsche I might do cash purchase. Please give me some advice. Thank you!
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Congrats! She's a beauty.
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That's a very good looking car.
I'm coming from a shakir orange m6gc, and man, that car had a real "wow factor". It was a true head turner on any red light and valet guys always had a fight over it.

The other day I went and checked out a m850gc in my local dealership, and honestly, All I can can say is that it's a nice car, but not dead gorgeous like an m6gc.

I haven't seen a m8gc in person, and I'm pretty sure it's more aggressive design would be a step up above m850, but it has big shoes to fill!

Congrats and enjoy your beautiful ride.
I have a similar take. I don't see the new 8 as a gorgeous car. It's not ugly but I'm not feeling it. Will say i saw an 8 in the dealership and it seemed nicer in person. Overall, I love the interior but the exterior seems a bit bland. The M6GC has unbelievable presence.
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Both are beautiful cars. BMW did the GC right in the 6 and 8 series.
I saw a 2013 650ix GC with 25k miles for $29k. Seems like a performance bargain. With a tune it can haul ass as it has basically the same engine.
Doesn't the N63 have a few issues?
Yes a quick google search can reveal many horror stories, and its also a 7-year old BMW so take that for what its worth, but in the end, YMMV.

A 640xi is probably the best way to go, BMW inline-6's are typically more reliable in the long-run and something most people don't know is that 6-Series with xDrive actually got hydraulic steering versus the first generation EPS system in non-xDrive models which is horribly numb.
Even when you factor in potential repair costs it's a low mileage vehicle and I doubt it would cost upwards of six figures to repair vs new. Maybe not something I would daily but it could work. A 640 is a good option too would be even less expensive I would imagine but it's supply and demand maybe it retains its value better than the V8. I think M5s from this MY are worth more and this isn't an M car. And M5s are typically worth more than M6.
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M8 Competition Grand Coupe 35i m-sport technic is

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Congrats.
Enjoy it in good health.
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Hello all!
Here are a few pics of my new M8 GC Comp! (and a pic of the 2 of them together)
I've been stalking the M8 GC since they announced the prototype and traded my San Marino Blue M6 GC Comp in for this new M8 beauty this past weekend!
It was a bittersweet moment for sure!
I can honestly say I love(d) both cars, but the M8 is an all new level of luxury performance! The M6 was more raw and visceral, but the 8 is just a high tech ultra luxury rocket ship!
Super excited to get to know this car better after break in!
Beautiful ride! Congrats!
One question, have you tried the new comfort/sport function of the brakes yet? If so, what are your impressions so far?
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Stunning m8 congratulations 👍👍
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Congrats! Like many mentioned above, the M6GC design aged very well from the front, i would argue about the back portion though haha.

Some people mentioning about M8 not looking as special, i think in this particular case it is the White colour. Recently had a chance to check out a Frozen Blue M8, and damn that thing looks AMAZINNGGGG!!
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I don't know bros, that M8 looks kind of plain and boring. It looks dated to me already. To call it the best looking BMW but looks are subjective.

That M6 though, what a stunner!
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Sure, but probably not until next week after I get it back from the Ceramic Pro shop and after my break in service where they take off the limiter and governors as explained by the dealership
I’m getting the entire car Clayed and polished and then wrapped in a full clear PPF and Ceramic coated inside and out to protect this beautiful monster!
I want it to stay in new condition for the years that I have it, and then maybe do a color change wrap, if and when I’m tired of plain white.
Super excited for some upgraded front splitters for this beast...that the part that’s lacking to me at this point. My M6 had a nice aggressive front end, and the 8 needs some of that aggressive appearance!

It does sound sweet BTW...Deep and throaty, but I cannot go over 5500 rpm until the 1200 miles service, so all will be explored in about 2 weeks!

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Absolutely stunning and enjoy the drive!
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      01-24-2020, 03:08 PM   #61
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Sure, but probably not until next week after I get it back from the Ceramic Pro shop and after my break in service where they take off the limiter and governors as explained by the dealership
I’m getting the entire car Clayed and polished and then wrapped in a full clear PPF and Ceramic coated inside and out to protect this beautiful monster!
I want it to stay in new condition for the years that I have it, and then maybe do a color change wrap, if and when I’m tired of plain white.
Super excited for some upgraded front splitters for this beast...that the part that’s lacking to me at this point. My M6 had a nice aggressive front end, and the 8 needs some of that aggressive appearance!

It does sound sweet BTW...Deep and throaty, but I cannot go over 5500 rpm until the 1200 miles service, so all will be explored in about 2 weeks!
Reliable1 purchase or lease? What was the trade-in/deal you got. In a similar situation, appreciate any advice -- In orlando.

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