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i8you were you test driving the m850i in the BMW multi story car park?
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08-19-2020, 11:03 PM | #3 | |
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I drove the M850i on the roads near the bmw dealership. Drove it upto ~100mph but it just didn't feel as fast as I expected it to be. I heard the M8 comp's suspension makes it noticeably stiffer & less comfortable so that's why I posed the question. The one I'm looking to pickup is fully loaded |
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Mine's lowered yet further still—no complaints from the family unless we hit a caldera of a pothole... then it sucks. As for not fast enough: I find very few things are these days but I go through enough cars to know that the performance and personality increases noticeably & mature over time. As does the exhaust note. What's your benchmark for "fast?" |
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08-20-2020, 07:07 AM | #5 |
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I drove the following before I got my M8 comp:
-Mercedes S560 coupe, S63 coupe -Audi: S7, RS7 (now previous gen) -BMW: 550i, M5, M5comp, 850i, M8, M8 comp (coupes only) -Porsche: 911 (992 generation, 4s model) M8 comp is plenty comfortable and is my 24/7 car. Driven it in snow storms, 100 mile hauls, to and from work in city traffic. Love the car, when it works. If you're getting a good deal on the M8, I'd say go for it. If they're only offering you 4-6% off, I'd recommend an S63 over the M8. S63 is slower than an M8 but still plenty fast overall and does a better job for as a gran touring car in my opinion. |
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We already have another Benz so I'm not sure if I'd want to get a 3rd one. I wanted to get the M8 comp as a stepping stone before I get into supercars. The dealer is offering us a 6% discount. Luckily I'm in a position where cost doesn't matter although I don't like throwing money away. How much more of a discount do dealers offer? I was also looking at the Audi R8, AM Vantage, Corvette C8 and a few others but I think the M8 comp meets my sweet spot for what I'd like right now. Was just worried about the comfortable-ness but you guys reassured it's a nice ride |
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08-20-2020, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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The M8 comp I'm looking at is a coupe. From what I read/saw online, the M8 is faster & launches better. If that's not actually the case, I don't mind as I still prefer the looks/presence of the M8
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08-20-2020, 08:52 PM | #10 | |
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My 2020 M5C cracked 60mph in 2.57s and the 1/4 mile in 10.33s—just a piggyback. With exactly the same mods, my M8C Gran Coupe is slightly—and I mean slightly—slower than my M5... less than a 1/10th of a second in it, though, so nothing to worry about. As to the launch: true, an M8 will out launch a 2019 M5 which is apparently related to the new, stronger, faster transmission. |
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Needless to say the 84 MPH alert became a ridiculous annoyance so I upped it to 95 MPH. Even then it is triggered in almost a blink of the eye when stepping on the gas in the M850i. In fact last Wednesday when I was driving home from an appointment on one of our intercity freeways (PSL is 65) I stepped on the gas to pass a bunch of slow moving cars. My brain registered the the speed limit warning "gong" from iDrive at 95 MPH but by the time I looked at my speed in the HUD it was 110 MPH. Throw a M8C or M8C GC into the same scenario and it just adds insult to injury. In other words if a M8C in either variant is not fast enough you'll need to look elsewhere, e.g., a Turbo S but in doing so you'll lose the GT aspect of the 8-series. |
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08-21-2020, 12:28 AM | #14 |
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I just read about there being no allocations for 2021 M8's in the US. I remember reading on the forums that it's possible to get a 15-20% discount but when I asked the sales guy @ the dealership, he basically called me crazy & started being rude to me. He also told me I'd never find that type of discount anywhere. I also mentioned how these cars are sitting on the lot currently & he said "did you hear that from the same guy who said you could get a 15-20% discount?" I guess I'll shop around a bit more. The thing is there's a lack of selection for the m8 comp coupe with specs I'd like.
I was just looking around online & this one caught my eye https://www.princetonbmw.com/new/BMW...64be1d67cd.htm Love the Aventurine Red Metallic & it also has the Bower's & Wilkins Audio System which I wanted that most of the available cars don't have. Also like that this has the gold carbon ceramic brakes. Probably gonna make a few calls tomorrow. How much of a discount do you guys think I should shoot for on this car? Thank you guys for chiming in & letting me know I wasn't getting a good deal originally with the 6% off. I also heard rumors that the 8 series might be discontinued altogether in 2022 which is a bummer |
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08-21-2020, 08:12 AM | #15 |
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I would strongly advise against buying this car. Unless you're looking for something in white, black, or variable shades of gray, many of the remaining vehicles are equipped with "Driver Assistance Package 2" for $500 which doesn't include the 3D View Surround cameras. These are invaluable for pulling into tight parking spaces and avoiding ground obstacles. I would suggest looking for a car equipped with Driver Assistance Package (ZDA) at $1100. Many have discovered this only after purchasing their cars and there are multiple threads describing buyer remorse and attempts to retrofit vehicles to capture some of the missing features.
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08-21-2020, 10:09 AM | #17 |
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I can't recall reading of any M8 owners who regret purchasing their car. Many of the posted criticisms are petty, and most of the detractors have probably never even driven an M8. From what I can tell, a lot of M8 coupes have been sold since BMW announced that there wouldn't be a 2021 model year. As a result, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find one that isn't white, black, or gray and equipped with the $1100 Drivers Assistance Package and Bowers & Wilkins audio (another must have). When searching for my car, I found www.cargurus.com to be particularly helpful. This forum has also been invaluable, especially posts from members like bloozemanAZ and limeypride. In some ways I'm actually hoping that the coupe and convertible are discontinued moving forward. The GC isn't going anywhere, and the vehicles share of most of the same parts.
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Depending on what you're looking for the m8 does fall into that middle sweet spot. I'd avoid the c8 and others if you want pure comfort as a daily. The Audi R8 is unique, and the Vantage is comfortable. My m850i was super comfortable for its class. And as a "stepping stone", it did the trick as well. If you're serious about "stepping up"; message me and I'll send you info on my contact. But I was able to trade my m850i for a true F8 spider with a good discount and the dealership paid me full price on my BMW. Now I'm sure they still made a huge profit, but they paid me 100% of what I paid for my BMW to the penny. I drove it for 14 months and 2200 miles for "free" minus gas. It's a good deal for me, as I'm in a similar boat to you where price doesn't matter but we don't want to throw away money. |
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Resjudicata, unless something has changed, my understanding is that new Ferraris aren't discounted, and MSRP is a "good" price (assuming a dealer will even sell you a car out of their allocation). That seems to still be the case with Florida dealers. Is your experience different?
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08-21-2020, 04:34 PM | #22 |
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I have 13k on mine and its a DD for me and I love it. No issues and mine is a comp coupe all options.
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