[TX3M]

Originally Posted by noushy

We have a RS6 Avant on order for my wife. When it arrives will give you all a real comparison vs the M8. But in general BMW and MB are usually faster with more power and aggressive trans setups.

Noushy

What is the RS6 Avant going to replace?

[Neptune7]

Originally Posted by LSM

Panamera just went through LCI and new for 2021. I think Porsche was sick of getting destroyed and revamped the lineup. Eager to see the battle of the LCI's

2021 M5 comp, E63, Panamera Turbo and M8
Comp (not LCI)

The M8 is one fast car!

Not sure the Panamera LCI will be enough - the M5 is pretty far ahead and is a fair bit lighter than the LCI.

But track times are a different proposition. The M5 CS should put up better numbers against the Porsche.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by noushy

We have a RS6 Avant on order for my wife. When it arrives will give you all a real comparison vs the M8. But in general BMW and MB are usually faster with more power and aggressive trans setups.

Noushy

Noushy, why did your wife go with Audi? I thought you guys are a true M family.

[GOLFFRR]

beast mode activated!

[noushy]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Noushy, why did your wife go with Audi? I thought you guys are a true M family.

She loves Audi and wants a wagon. She had a S6 wagon in the past.

Noushy

[noushy]

Originally Posted by TX3M

What is the RS6 Avant going to replace?

Her Escalade...

[jlstyle]

If I were buying a fastback wagon, I don't see any cross shopping happening in performance segment. RS6 Wagon is the shit.

[drjoe66]

I am soooooo tired on these stupid drag races. I get that they are easy to do, but a lap time comparison on a racetrack would be so much better.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by Eddien123

Audi for looks, BMW for performance, Porsche for refinement and Mercedes to trade in

These cars are all incredibly refined. I'd venture to guess the Porsche is actually the most engaging to drive.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

These cars are all incredibly refined. I'd venture to guess the Porsche is actually the most engaging to drive.

The current generation Panamera is surprisingly soft by Porsche standards, hopefully, at least according to Porsche, the refresh will be much better to drive.

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by jstein55

The current generation Panamera is surprisingly soft by Porsche standards, hopefully, at least according to Porsche, the refresh will be much better to drive.

Yeah I've heard. But I don't have much faith in BMW Mercedes or Audi in those areas either lol.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by drjoe66

I am soooooo tired on these stupid drag races. I get that they are easy to do, but a lap time comparison on a racetrack would be so much better.

Still great that the M8GC kicks ass

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by jlstyle

If I were buying a fastback wagon, I don't see any cross shopping happening in performance segment. RS6 Wagon is the shit.

And like shit, it's slow to get out of the hole.

Unlike shit, it's beautiful.

[dee0007]

Originally Posted by 10"

Drag races like this mattered when cars were much slower

These cars are ALL way too fast already most people will never use them as the video shows in any regular way.

It doesn't really matter who is 1st or 4th.
These people just make videos to make $$

If you think Audi sit around racing their prototype against other cars you'd be mistaken lol.

Originally Posted by 10"

Drag races like this mattered when cars were much slower

These cars are ALL way too fast already most people will never use them as the video shows in any regular way.

It doesn't really matter who is 1st or 4th.
These people just make videos to make $$

If you think Audi sit around racing their prototype against other cars you'd be mistaken lol.

Such a good point. Very very rarely people do 0-60 (which really only counts) especially in expensive cars like that. Very rarely. And the 1/4 mile race ? Why and how often u gone do that ??? And if u ever do, will it be worth that extra money? Lol I say just get urself that u like and makes u feel good and confident when u drive it

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by dee0007

Such a good point. Very very rarely people do 0-60 (which really only counts) especially in expensive cars like that. Very rarely. And the 1/4 mile race ? Why and how often u gone do that ??? And if u ever do, will it be worth that extra money? Lol I say just get urself that u like and makes u feel good and confident when u drive it

True as outside of about 10 launches to date at least for me they are far from an every day driving experience. However, there is at least one member on the forum whom launches quite a bit so everyone's mileage may vary. That said though my fun aligns more with the rolling start race Mat always includes with the car in the sportiest setting. Every chance I get whether it is a freeway onramp, etc. I'll crush the accelerator, relish in the kickdown along with the complete surge of power and hit 95+ MPH in seemingly a blink of the eye. Puts a smile on my face every time.

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by dee0007

Such a good point. Very very rarely people do 0-60 (which really only counts) especially in expensive cars like that. Very rarely. And the 1/4 mile race ? Why and how often u gone do that ??? And if u ever do, will it be worth that extra money? Lol I say just get urself that u like and makes u feel good and confident when u drive it

My responses in series below:

- They actually do.

- Yes, even in expensive cars.

- No, not rarely--a lot.

- Yes, also drag races.

- A lot.

- Yes.

As for your last incoherent sentence, I'm gonna go with, "huh?"



To each their own, dude--don't judge.

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

True as outside of about 10 launches to date at least for me they are far from an every day driving experience. However, there is at least one member on the forum whom launches quite a bit so everyone's mileage may vary. That said though my fun aligns more with the rolling start race Mat always includes with the car in the sportiest setting. Every chance I get whether it is a freeway onramp, etc. I'll crush the accelerator, relish in the kickdown along with the complete surge of power and hit 95+ MPH in seemingly a blink of the eye. Puts a smile on my face every time.

My man!

[dee0007]

Originally Posted by limeypride

My responses in series below:

- They actually do.

- Yes, even in expensive cars.

- No, not rarely--a lot.

- Yes, also drag races.

- A lot.

- Yes.

As for your last incoherent sentence, I'm gonna go with, "huh?"



To each their own, dude--don't judge.

It's an observation from experience driving. People that buy those cars are not ur typically 0-60 dudes , trust that. I have no idea where u from but where I'm from people in cars like that do not try to do a 0-60 launches. I have t come across any. U watch too many YouTube videos buddy.

[dee0007]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

True as outside of about 10 launches to date at least for me they are far from an every day driving experience. However, there is at least one member on the forum whom launches quite a bit so everyone's mileage may vary. That said though my fun aligns more with the rolling start race Mat always includes with the car in the sportiest setting. Every chance I get whether it is a freeway onramp, etc. I'll crush the accelerator, relish in the kickdown along with the complete surge of power and hit 95+ MPH in seemingly a blink of the eye. Puts a smile on my face every time.

And what do u drive ?

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by dee0007

It's an observation from experience driving. People that buy those cars are not ur typically 0-60 dudes , trust that. I have no idea where u from but where I'm from people in cars like that do not try to do a 0-60 launches. I have t come across any. U watch too many YouTube videos buddy.

Your experience and mine differ.

I buy them... frequently.

Where I'm from seems irrelevant but... England, then Florida, then Seattle, now Florida again--did that help?

I care not what others do to entertain themselves--I'm speaking only of myself... you?

Incoherent again but I'll give it a shot: you haven't come across me.

I do watch a lot of YouTube videos... guilty as charged (why's that relevant?).

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by dee0007

It's an observation from experience driving. People that buy those cars are not ur typically 0-60 dudes , trust that. I have no idea where u from but where I'm from people in cars like that do not try to do a 0-60 launches. I have t come across any. U watch too many YouTube videos buddy.

Most of the people I see in M cars simply buy it for the badge/look, they couldn't care about what's under the hood. I have fond memories of having to explain to customers in the service center that BMW's use I6's and not V6's

[dee0007]

Originally Posted by limeypride

Your experience and mindediffer.

I buy them... frequently.

Where I'm from seems irrelevant but... England, then Florida, then Seattle, now Florida again--did that help?

I care not what others do to entertain themselves--I'm speaking only of myself... you?

Incoherent again but I'll give it a shot: you haven't come across me.

I do watch a lot of YouTube videos... guilty as charged (why's that relevant?).

Hey all I'm saying is facts. I'm not taking about u directly , u might be that guy. My point is simple and I guess ur opinion is much different. People with cars like those, very very rarely do 0-60 of a light or try to race u, on the street. So my point is it's irrelevant for 98% of those people that can actually afford those cars and that do launch them. You might be living in Lal's land fool to think that's happening , but it's cute how ur convincing urslef. Lol wtf do u drive ?