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      10-18-2021, 01:52 PM   #1
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Hey all. M5 Comp build looks like it'll take a while to get and the supply chain issues will probably make it worse.

I can probably get an M8 Gran Coupe faster.

The M8 looks sportier, less of a sleeper, and with coupe styling instead of the pure sedan look of the M5.

Only feature I can tell the M8 doesn't have is massage seating but I'm already over that on the truck I have. The awkward middle back seat isn't an issue either.

Any reasons not to get the M8? Am I missing anything?
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      10-18-2021, 02:13 PM   #2
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Hey all. M5 Comp build looks like it'll take a while to get and the supply chain issues will probably make it worse.

I can probably get an M8 Gran Coupe faster.

The M8 looks sportier, less of a sleeper, and with coupe styling instead of the pure sedan look of the M5.

Only feature I can tell the M8 doesn't have is massage seating but I'm already over that on the truck I have. The awkward middle back seat isn't an issue either.

Any reasons not to get the M8? Am I missing anything?
Had em both---

No looking back as the M5, while brilliant, just doesnt have the presence that the F93 holds. Performance is a crap shoot, while looks and luxury inside are the differentiators. Now I will say that my F90 seats were just a bit more comfortable than my F93's. Not sure what the difference was there and I personally never used the massage function so thats moot to me.

So essentially you are missing no reasons from me--- unless all you do is cart 3 humans in the back seat.
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Hey all. M5 Comp build looks like it'll take a while to get and the supply chain issues will probably make it worse.

I can probably get an M8 Gran Coupe faster.

The M8 looks sportier, less of a sleeper, and with coupe styling instead of the pure sedan look of the M5.

Only feature I can tell the M8 doesn't have is massage seating but I'm already over that on the truck I have. The awkward middle back seat isn't an issue either.

Any reasons not to get the M8? Am I missing anything?
None. Absent massaging front seats and the rear middle seat being useful only for short trips and short "humans", the M8 is a ++ in all other aspects.
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      10-18-2021, 10:27 PM   #4
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M8GC is one for the record books imo.
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      10-19-2021, 11:58 AM   #5
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Don't wait, get an M8.
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      10-19-2021, 12:59 PM   #6
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Don't wait, get an M8.
Great feedback from everyone.

Done. 2022 M8 GC Comp

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Status says at the port. What do you think? A month?
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      10-19-2021, 07:42 PM   #7
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Don't wait, get an M8.
Great feedback from everyone.

Done. 2022 M8 GC Comp

Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
Sakhir Orange/Black Full Merino

Status says at the port. What do you think? A month?
Great choice!

A month is a good estimate. Could be sooner.
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