Love this honest feedback. That is definitely relatable and not something that people talk about that much. the high 2' - mid 300hp cars are a ton of fun still and you can drive them on the daily without feeling like you can't explore their limits. Keep having fun while you have it.
man this is the best honest review. I have been on the fence between spending high dollar g80 m3 vs a e92 m3 that would still give me $ space to SC etc. even with the e92s going up in price, with a EES G1 SC and etc would still not be in g80 price point. i also prefer a car i can work on without worrying about it.
Thanks Tony! I’ve driven BMWs for years and I’ll be honest…yes I’m very nostalgic, but I love the oldies. And where prices are going these days it definitely takes the fun out of it. Believe it or not…I ended up trading in the g80 for an F90 M5 and I’m so afraid of pushing it due to the price tag. I really miss my e36 m3
I am considering, I currently have an Integra Type S and enjoy it but the M3/M4 has definitely caught my attention. I've been doing as much research as possible lately.
Thank you for the honest feedback! Ive been contemplating selling my M2 comp for the G80 but wasnt sure either if the price difference was worth it. Great review Thank you!
Nice Job man. I too have had E46, E92, F80 and now G80 M4 comp with xdrive. I have done the 911 thing both 997.2 and 991.2 GTS. This M4 is the BEST car I have had in 20 yrs. Sounds good, fast as heck and more comfortable than my 911 GTS.
You definitely have had some nice rides! Very encouraging to hear the G8x is the best of the lot so far…did you test drive the manual M4 before deciding to go with the comp? And if so, what was it that caused you to order the comp?
Appreciate the honest feedback. I could see myself doing what you suggest. First M was an e39, second an auto e36 M3, and currently a 5mt E36 m3 coupe. Want another M with 4 doors, and plan to get into base g80 M3. Maybe go after e90🤔
I love the e36 M3. What color do you have? Do you have the vader seats? Everyone that has had an e90 M says how nice it is. I’m a big fan of naturally aspirated engines.
Mine is an original alpine white tastefully changed to silver. Not sure which. It has the manual Vaders, and they are much better than the counterpart. Even without the lumbar. Right after watching your vid I went into BAT to look at e90s. We see...I also could roll into a g80 knowing the deep pitfall(s). I am after making my own story with a fresh M.
“Making your own story…” I can’t recall if I addressed that in my vid but that was one of the reasons I went with a new build. I really wanted to experience one new and one that I could really experience as a first owner.
Thanks man for the feedback. I appreciate it. I’m almost done with the refresh on my e30 and I’m hoping I can get started on the M5 this spring. Im going to try tackling things on the M5 I never dreamed of…namely fabrication
I own a G80 '23 arrived November. This is my philosophy: If you spend over $60k for a car, you better abuse the hell out of that car, on the simple fact that its a depreciating asset and you can't quantify happiness. In other words its a bad investment to begin with, or rather not an investment. If you want an investment buy a vacation home for rentals and/or go index. Having said that this is what you do: 1) DILSI (Drive it like you stole it). 2) Don't worry about the chips on body paint....in fact don't wash the damn thing till you trade it in. (Last time I washed my car was in college) 3) Never look at the gas gauge till it requires for gas. 4) Save some money for lawyers/speeding tickets....might have to write an exam again to avoid a suspended license. 5) Take it on Track when you have the chance, tell the wife you did not find whole milk so you had to drive 45+ miles to find some. 6) Trade in right after warranty. Buy and REPEAT (Who cares if you loss some $ in trade-in/depreciation, its a zero sum game(You lose either way). Hope this helps, enjoy. See you on the free way!
sounds like you should of got an f80 m4m if you go to the s65 get ready for a problem child love hate relationship. This was valuable information and something ive been wondering about. its actually the deciding factor in choosing the m3x over the m3m and just keeping an old school e30 manual for the canyons
In hindsight I would have ordered the auto competition which is what my initial build was but switched to manual before it went into production. I ended up trading it in for an F90 M5. A totally different feel but I wanted an auto AWD car and the dealer had the M5 sitting for a bit and I think it made sense to trade in the G80…especially since I previously rolled in a bunch of negative equity.
I also have an e30 manual project car that I’m restoring and an e28 M5 project car. So whenever these projects are completed (which feels like an eternity) I’ll be able to scratch that “manual” drive itch.
Looking at getting a used G80, 2021 model in sapphire black, seen a few around $70k-76k range hopefully they should be at least $69k-70k range by the end of the year which is when I’m looking at getting one hopefully, if not I’m gonna get an RS3 then trade it in for an XDrive
2022 G80 6MT right here! Agreed; the car is ridiculously powerful. If you see the shift lights in 3rd you’re hauling a$$. For me I do a lot of family road trips so it’s a luxury sport sedan that gets a lot of use in the summer! Also had an F80 6MT. It’s a smaller more edgy version of the G80. E92 will drain your pockets with gas. I bet more than a 4.0 X5
Congrats on yours! Did you get the Michelin’s or PZeros? I’m curious if you got the Pirellis if you feel like they do a well enough job maintaining traction through spirited driving
P-zeros; I rate the grip for aggressive street driving an 8. Very good on throttle making a turn if you’re smooth. I run 34 PSI and I’m in Connecticut. Have not had them on a track but for street they are very good and compliant over bumps. No complaints in normal rain. A good tire over all no complaints.
@@DeShawnsgarage yea not sure if it’s the move to get rid of my gtr. Numbered car #49 out of 50 cars. Never had a bmw and that M is up there. And wait is over a year unless getting a used one
I've owned an E36 M3, E46 M3, and E92 M3 and my favorite is my E92. You cannot beat a V8 and you'll never see a V8 in an M3 again. You should definitely try a E9x.
Got my G82 M4 6MT in October. Great car on the streets; can feel like a luxury vehicle at slower speeds, but once on the track it’s a complete monster. Almost 3k miles on mine and I’ve begun shifting it to a track centric build. Feels great to rev the car out on a track. 💯 Told myself it would be mainly stock but that train has left the station haha. Definitely an expensive car to throw warranty out the window with but no regrets!
Thanks for the feedback. I’m sorry worried about taking it on the track. I’d hate to lose control and end up in a wall at this price tag but I hear ya…on the track is where you could actually feel the real power without being concerned with flashing blue lights in the rear view mirror.
@@DeShawnsgarage Your point is completely valid and the majority of people who buy a G80 or G82 will never track the car. My cousin has the automatic G80 competition and after driving it, it's safe to say it's a very plain and boring car. The torque difference is there but it's not the same as rowing your own gears. You made the right choice going with a manual. Can still have loads of fun engagement with it on the streets and do small pulls here and there.
Nice vid man! Your review makes me feel the need to put up a 40k mile review on my car. Interesting view on grabbing an E9X versus the G80. I do agree in that I would likely enjoy an older platform quite a bit more. But I tend to gravitate towards BMW inline 6 engines over everything else in their catalog. I also agree that the power of the older stuff is more fun to ring out. I previously owned: E36 M3, Boss 302, 997 C2S, and a Mk 7.5 GTI for “fun cars.” The G80 is the most powerful and most useable, but nowhere near the most fun to drive. My dream daily would be an E34 M5, but the prices have skyrocketed for a decent one.
Thanks Brandon for the feedback! I was trying to being honest. The car is beyond a beast but to really push the car means that you going way over 100mph and that’s not practical on the street. My first M was an e36 and to this day….my favorite. Hopefully I can get another one at some point in the future. You have an amazing “fun car” line up!
@@DeShawnsgarage I appreciate the honesty man. I think I owned my E36 too early in my car journey. I loved that car, but hadn’t really come to appreciate absolutely neutral handling yet. I have fond memories, but my skillset was not at the level to really appreciate it… plus I was in North Dakota when I owned that car. I didn’t have the roads that I have access to now. I’ll get to experience my G80 with Michelins in the next week or so. I think that will really cement my thoughts one way or the other. In the meantime, enjoy yours and good luck getting whatever makes you happy.
I'm kind of having a similar debate as you. I've been debating e92/e90 or f80 or g80 m3, the only thing holding me back from the older models is that the g80 has a much nicer interior and better technology. I'm in an older car now and I want that upgrade in tech, but the price tag is pretty insane. Might watch used prices and wait till they're closer to $65K
Thanks for the feedback Craig. The interior is absolutely insane! The tech is sick. I’ve never been in an e92 or F80 but I’ve seen the interior and both pale in comparison. Even in the jump from the F80 to the G80…I still feel it’s night and day. But at the end of the day the price has to make sense. For me the interior was a plus. I wanted to get back into an M car after my e36 and e46 and I really wanted to experience an M car that was new and not one with 100k miles (because in the past that was the only way I could afford to get into one).
I feel like an older M would be a better “use” of the power for street driving. I don’t track. Can’t really push this thing at all on the local roads. But the feel is so amazing. lol
Well…can’t go wrong. I wanted the 4 doors and felt like the “hips” were wider on the sedan which made it look nicer. But the coupe is actually growing on me.
Love the G80 M3 but agree with you the cost is extreme especially with interest rates on PCP deals being so high. I've had a F90 M5 comp for 2 years now and you can pick up a used one for sub $75k which is better value than a new M3 in my opinion.
Thanks Phil. I don’t disagree. I’ve never purchased new…typically I would lease or purchase a pre-owned vehicle over the years. Better value in my opinion. I suppose I broke my own rule for the G80…lol
I like the video. I think it’s a age gap man. I’m in my early 20s. High rpm on the street is normal. Definitely wouldn’t do it if I had more on the line though (ie, kid, wife)
basically what you're saying is that he's too old to appreciate the car😆, just joking, anyway i kinda agree, me personally i've ordered one with xdrive, i'm 34, no wife and kids so i wanna feel the sensation of speed and ferocity this car can bring you, so just a matter of priorities in life i guess.
@@DeShawnsgarage the dealer assured me the car will be delivered in october but i'm not too sure about that, anyway i can't wait to go for some night rides with this monster.
That’s a great question. In shifting between gears 3-5…I’ve waited to shift around 4-5k rpm’s (ensuring I don’t past that range due to the break in period). Haven’t gone higher but I know there is a whole new world of power once I eclipse the 5k rpm band. But I feel like I’ve really driven it. Pushing it higher is tough on the street.
I've owned the e9x m3 and f8x m3, now tge g8x m3. If you are looking for an e9x and think it would be better in low rpms around town, think again it's not good in thT aspect
I have heard this a lot and a lot of people are selling them. I think the initial cost is too high and at 60k or 70k I think the G80s seem a lot better.
I agree. Can honestly spend the money better elsewhere. But I completely love M cars so I really wouldn’t drive anything else…but in this price range there are many strong options out there
Aww man…didn’t want to unsell the M3 that hard. I really do love it! The fastest car I’ve ever driven but mainly since I like to modify cars I may have preferred to just get an older (cheaper M) that I would do some cool things to. At the price range I purchased my M I won’t be doing a thing to it. The M2 is super sick though….don’t think you could go wrong either way.
Love this honest feedback. That is definitely relatable and not something that people talk about that much. the high 2' - mid 300hp cars are a ton of fun still and you can drive them on the daily without feeling like you can't explore their limits. Keep having fun while you have it.
Thanks Dekiary. Seems like you understand where I’m coming from for sure! But I do love the car. Nothing like it.
@@DeShawnsgarage Yeah, I bet it is amazing! Can't wait to drive a G80 one day.
I picked up my E92 335 MT in 2007 and still love driving it. As someone considering another car, thanks for the review.
Absolutely!
man this is the best honest review. I have been on the fence between spending high dollar g80 m3 vs a e92 m3 that would still give me $ space to SC etc. even with the e92s going up in price, with a EES G1 SC and etc would still not be in g80 price point. i also prefer a car i can work on without worrying about it.
Thanks Tony! I’ve driven BMWs for years and I’ll be honest…yes I’m very nostalgic, but I love the oldies. And where prices are going these days it definitely takes the fun out of it. Believe it or not…I ended up trading in the g80 for an F90 M5 and I’m so afraid of pushing it due to the price tag. I really miss my e36 m3
Thanks for keeping it 💯. I enjoyed your honest thoughts and review. Good job
Thinking about getting one?
I am considering, I currently have an Integra Type S and enjoy it but the M3/M4 has definitely caught my attention. I've been doing as much research as possible lately.
Oh wow. JDM to Euro! Nice. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for the honest feedback! Ive been contemplating selling my M2 comp for the G80 but wasnt sure either if the price difference was worth it. Great review Thank you!
Thanks for appreciating my review. The M2 comp is a beautiful beast!
Glad to know an American understands it’s not the 0-60 and HP that make a car “fun”. I went with Porsche and will never look back
Absolutely RZK! Thanks for the support. What model Porsche do you own?
All these reviews, making me jealous. I can’t wait on my Frozen 🥶 Black!!!
Frozen black is sick! What color interior did you go with? And which wheels?
@@DeShawnsgarage Fiona Red/Black Gloss 826. I’ll post a video too as soon as I pick it up in couple weeks.
Nice! I love my Fiona Red. Can’t wait to see yours.
Here it is! th-cam.com/users/shortsUxJ7RpJ21Ic?feature=share
Nice Job man. I too have had E46, E92, F80 and now G80 M4 comp with xdrive. I have done the 911 thing both 997.2 and 991.2 GTS. This M4 is the BEST car I have had in 20 yrs. Sounds good, fast as heck and more comfortable than my 911 GTS.
You definitely have had some nice rides! Very encouraging to hear the G8x is the best of the lot so far…did you test drive the manual M4 before deciding to go with the comp? And if so, what was it that caused you to order the comp?
Appreciate the honest feedback. I could see myself doing what you suggest. First M was an e39, second an auto e36 M3, and currently a 5mt E36 m3 coupe. Want another M with 4 doors, and plan to get into base g80 M3. Maybe go after e90🤔
I love the e36 M3. What color do you have? Do you have the vader seats? Everyone that has had an e90 M says how nice it is. I’m a big fan of naturally aspirated engines.
Mine is an original alpine white tastefully changed to silver. Not sure which. It has the manual Vaders, and they are much better than the counterpart. Even without the lumbar.
Right after watching your vid I went into BAT to look at e90s. We see...I also could roll into a g80 knowing the deep pitfall(s). I am after making my own story with a fresh M.
Oh, btw, I'm sure you know this, but content on your e28 M5 would be 🔥🤙
“Making your own story…” I can’t recall if I addressed that in my vid but that was one of the reasons I went with a new build. I really wanted to experience one new and one that I could really experience as a first owner.
Thanks man for the feedback. I appreciate it. I’m almost done with the refresh on my e30 and I’m hoping I can get started on the M5 this spring. Im going to try tackling things on the M5 I never dreamed of…namely fabrication
I own a G80 '23 arrived November.
This is my philosophy: If you spend over $60k for a car, you better abuse the hell out of that car, on the simple fact that its a depreciating asset and you can't quantify happiness. In other words its a bad investment to begin with, or rather not an investment. If you want an investment buy a vacation home for rentals and/or go index. Having said that this is what you do:
1) DILSI (Drive it like you stole it).
2) Don't worry about the chips on body paint....in fact don't wash the damn thing till you trade it in. (Last time I washed my car was in college)
3) Never look at the gas gauge till it requires for gas.
4) Save some money for lawyers/speeding tickets....might have to write an exam again to avoid a suspended license.
5) Take it on Track when you have the chance, tell the wife you did not find whole milk so you had to drive 45+ miles to find some.
6) Trade in right after warranty. Buy and REPEAT (Who cares if you loss some $ in trade-in/depreciation, its a zero sum game(You lose either way).
Hope this helps, enjoy. See you on the free way!
Amazing! My favorite is #6.
sounds like you should of got an f80 m4m if you go to the s65 get ready for a problem child love hate relationship. This was valuable information and something ive been wondering about. its actually the deciding factor in choosing the m3x over the m3m and just keeping an old school e30 manual for the canyons
In hindsight I would have ordered the auto competition which is what my initial build was but switched to manual before it went into production. I ended up trading it in for an F90 M5. A totally different feel but I wanted an auto AWD car and the dealer had the M5 sitting for a bit and I think it made sense to trade in the G80…especially since I previously rolled in a bunch of negative equity.
I also have an e30 manual project car that I’m restoring and an e28 M5 project car. So whenever these projects are completed (which feels like an eternity) I’ll be able to scratch that “manual” drive itch.
@@DeShawnsgarage epic! the f90 is a incredible choice! Enjoy and post a vid of it!
Will do. Thanks!
Looking at getting a used G80, 2021 model in sapphire black, seen a few around $70k-76k range hopefully they should be at least $69k-70k range by the end of the year which is when I’m looking at getting one hopefully, if not I’m gonna get an RS3 then trade it in for an XDrive
An Audi!?!
Nah just playing…all good. Audi makes a good ride too…from what I hear. What are you currently driving?
2022 G80 6MT right here! Agreed; the car is ridiculously powerful. If you see the shift lights in 3rd you’re hauling a$$. For me I do a lot of family road trips so it’s a luxury sport sedan that gets a lot of use in the summer! Also had an F80 6MT. It’s a smaller more edgy version of the G80. E92 will drain your pockets with gas. I bet more than a 4.0 X5
Congrats on yours! Did you get the Michelin’s or PZeros? I’m curious if you got the Pirellis if you feel like they do a well enough job maintaining traction through spirited driving
P-zeros; I rate the grip for aggressive street driving an 8. Very good on throttle making a turn if you’re smooth. I run 34 PSI and I’m in Connecticut. Have not had them on a track but for street they are very good and compliant over bumps. No complaints in normal rain. A good tire over all no complaints.
I also have the Fiona Red interior and it looks fantastic! Congratulations to you on the car as well!
Been looking lately. Think of getting rid of my gtr. My kids love the gtr but no room. Miss having a quick 4 door car
Yea 4 doors make a lot of sense when the kids come in the picture. Good luck my friend.
@@DeShawnsgarage yea not sure if it’s the move to get rid of my gtr. Numbered car #49 out of 50 cars. Never had a bmw and that M is up there. And wait is over a year unless getting a used one
Have you test driven one yet?
@@DeShawnsgarage nope Richmond got 2 22s may go check them out if it ever stop raining lol
Oh snap! Well yea test drive that bad boy and let me know your thoughts.
I've owned an E36 M3, E46 M3, and E92 M3 and my favorite is my E92. You cannot beat a V8 and you'll never see a V8 in an M3 again. You should definitely try a E9x.
Thanks Rick! I may try to get one next summer
Got my G82 M4 6MT in October. Great car on the streets; can feel like a luxury vehicle at slower speeds, but once on the track it’s a complete monster. Almost 3k miles on mine and I’ve begun shifting it to a track centric build. Feels great to rev the car out on a track. 💯 Told myself it would be mainly stock but that train has left the station haha. Definitely an expensive car to throw warranty out the window with but no regrets!
Thanks for the feedback. I’m sorry worried about taking it on the track. I’d hate to lose control and end up in a wall at this price tag but I hear ya…on the track is where you could actually feel the real power without being concerned with flashing blue lights in the rear view mirror.
@@DeShawnsgarage Your point is completely valid and the majority of people who buy a G80 or G82 will never track the car. My cousin has the automatic G80 competition and after driving it, it's safe to say it's a very plain and boring car. The torque difference is there but it's not the same as rowing your own gears. You made the right choice going with a manual. Can still have loads of fun engagement with it on the streets and do small pulls here and there.
Nice vid man! Your review makes me feel the need to put up a 40k mile review on my car. Interesting view on grabbing an E9X versus the G80. I do agree in that I would likely enjoy an older platform quite a bit more. But I tend to gravitate towards BMW inline 6 engines over everything else in their catalog. I also agree that the power of the older stuff is more fun to ring out. I previously owned: E36 M3, Boss 302, 997 C2S, and a Mk 7.5 GTI for “fun cars.” The G80 is the most powerful and most useable, but nowhere near the most fun to drive. My dream daily would be an E34 M5, but the prices have skyrocketed for a decent one.
Thanks Brandon for the feedback! I was trying to being honest. The car is beyond a beast but to really push the car means that you going way over 100mph and that’s not practical on the street. My first M was an e36 and to this day….my favorite. Hopefully I can get another one at some point in the future.
You have an amazing “fun car” line up!
@@DeShawnsgarage I appreciate the honesty man. I think I owned my E36 too early in my car journey. I loved that car, but hadn’t really come to appreciate absolutely neutral handling yet. I have fond memories, but my skillset was not at the level to really appreciate it… plus I was in North Dakota when I owned that car. I didn’t have the roads that I have access to now. I’ll get to experience my G80 with Michelins in the next week or so. I think that will really cement my thoughts one way or the other. In the meantime, enjoy yours and good luck getting whatever makes you happy.
Enjoy yours!
I'm kind of having a similar debate as you. I've been debating e92/e90 or f80 or g80 m3, the only thing holding me back from the older models is that the g80 has a much nicer interior and better technology. I'm in an older car now and I want that upgrade in tech, but the price tag is pretty insane. Might watch used prices and wait till they're closer to $65K
Thanks for the feedback Craig. The interior is absolutely insane! The tech is sick. I’ve never been in an e92 or F80 but I’ve seen the interior and both pale in comparison. Even in the jump from the F80 to the G80…I still feel it’s night and day. But at the end of the day the price has to make sense. For me the interior was a plus. I wanted to get back into an M car after my e36 and e46 and I really wanted to experience an M car that was new and not one with 100k miles (because in the past that was the only way I could afford to get into one).
I feel like an older M would be a better “use” of the power for street driving. I don’t track. Can’t really push this thing at all on the local roads. But the feel is so amazing. lol
for me right now it’s a hard decision between the m3 or m4. for me
Well…can’t go wrong. I wanted the 4 doors and felt like the “hips” were wider on the sedan which made it look nicer. But the coupe is actually growing on me.
Love the G80 M3 but agree with you the cost is extreme especially with interest rates on PCP deals being so high. I've had a F90 M5 comp for 2 years now and you can pick up a used one for sub $75k which is better value than a new M3 in my opinion.
Thanks Phil. I don’t disagree. I’ve never purchased new…typically I would lease or purchase a pre-owned vehicle over the years. Better value in my opinion. I suppose I broke my own rule for the G80…lol
There’s a saying that saids it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow
Absolutely! In the meantime I’m driving a fast car slow not to get a ticket lol
I like the video. I think it’s a age gap man. I’m in my early 20s. High rpm on the street is normal. Definitely wouldn’t do it if I had more on the line though (ie, kid, wife)
Thanks man. You’re absolutely right! I didn’t even think about that. I think you’re the first to bring that up. Good point.
basically what you're saying is that he's too old to appreciate the car😆, just joking, anyway i kinda agree, me personally i've ordered one with xdrive, i'm 34, no wife and kids so i wanna feel the sensation of speed and ferocity this car can bring you, so just a matter of priorities in life i guess.
Well put. Congrats on your soon to be. When will to be ready?
@@DeShawnsgarage the dealer assured me the car will be delivered in october but i'm not too sure about that, anyway i can't wait to go for some night rides with this monster.
Have you been able to really drive the car with not being at break in yet?
That’s a great question. In shifting between gears 3-5…I’ve waited to shift around 4-5k rpm’s (ensuring I don’t past that range due to the break in period). Haven’t gone higher but I know there is a whole new world of power once I eclipse the 5k rpm band. But I feel like I’ve really driven it. Pushing it higher is tough on the street.
I've owned the e9x m3 and f8x m3, now tge g8x m3. If you are looking for an e9x and think it would be better in low rpms around town, think again it's not good in thT aspect
Thanks for the feedback Jason. What’s your take on the G8x relative to the two prior M3s you’ve owned?
I have heard this a lot and a lot of people are selling them. I think the initial cost is too high and at 60k or 70k I think the G80s seem a lot better.
I agree. I think the $60k-$70k range would be ideal.
Okay for 90k you can have a supercharged s2000 and a F80 M3 as a daily, thanks for the insight😅
I agree. Can honestly spend the money better elsewhere. But I completely love M cars so I really wouldn’t drive anything else…but in this price range there are many strong options out there
Gotta track drive it
Been giving it some thought. I may eventually.
I feel like slower cars are more fun on the street
I would agree
M2 it is
Aww man…didn’t want to unsell the M3 that hard. I really do love it! The fastest car I’ve ever driven but mainly since I like to modify cars I may have preferred to just get an older (cheaper M) that I would do some cool things to. At the price range I purchased my M I won’t be doing a thing to it. The M2 is super sick though….don’t think you could go wrong either way.
appreciate the feedback. I'm going on 1 month for mine @johnmission
Nice. Congrats. How is yours spec’d?
@@DeShawnsgarage This is me also. Black Sapphire metallic w/ Silverstone , xDrive Comp
Nice!