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Nope, haven't driven any form of F80, but I plan on doing so. I'm more interested in the F83, as I'm a sucker for convertibles, I know it will add weight in all the wrong areas, but driving a convertible, top down, shifting gears, revving the engine out, is just a great experience. I have driven an M2 Competition, and it currently reigns as one of the only modern BMW's I'd classify as an "Ultimate Driving Machine."
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08-15-2019, 03:20 AM | #97 | |
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If you want a soulless car that just goes fast then M340 will be your choice. I just find it amazing that this C class platform completely wrecked the F30 and still giving the new G20 a run for its money. |
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Its funny cause I follow the very controversial Jason Cammisa on instagram (loves old BMWs, hates the new ones) and he does mini reviews there. His verdict for the CLS and E53 was "When did Mercedes learn to shit all over BMW?" |
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08-15-2019, 08:49 AM | #100 |
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My 2016 340i X-Drive lease is up in September and test driving: M340i x-Drive, C43, G70 3.3 T AWD, S4 Prestige/ Black Optics:
Love the C43...however--hate the shifter on the steering column!! Its where the windshield wiper should be!! Also, for the refresh they should have at least made the infotainment screen a touch screen! It is in the G70 at 15K less. The refresh--great on the exterior...did not nearly go far enough on the interior given the A220. G70...I'm sorry but to me the interior...with no digital instrument cluster...seemed already outdated. Also, the materials...leather on the seats...not sure how they will hold up. Seemed less robust than the Germans. Exhaust sound...non existent. Good steering. But the trunk is too small just 10 cubic feet. I lug a college kid back and forth...his laundry alone would not fit. S4...my car before my 340i X Drive was a B8 S4. A great car!! DSG, supercharged engine that sounded great. Great curb appeal...the car was imposing yet civilized. The new S4 is a Huge step back. I thought I was driving an A4. It also looked like an A4. In fact the A4 now has more badging. The A4 sline at least has an S line badge on the front fenders. The S4 has been stripped of its V6 T badges and is now just blank...no V6 T, no Supercharge, no Turbo badge (like C43). M340i. This just does it right. Its an improvement over my current 340i...unlike the step back Audi took from B8 to B9. Better engine, exhaust, and cabin materials than the G70 (but the G70 is a bargain...so you should expect that). The real competitor is the C43. That is a great car. If the darn shifter were ot on the steering column and the re-fresh had done more with the cabin tech...C43.That would be the winner...they did not. So M340i X Drive. |
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But hopefully the new M4 will be enough for me to come back |
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Thanks! Didn't notice the mistake, just fixed it - still a bit absurd though to have to pay for a feature, which in my case has barely worked, and is also free on a >$20k Civic.
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Fascinating. It must be a better carplay than the one in my dodge.
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I don't think this engine will have good longevity though due to the numerous parts and electronics, but thats what leasing is for. I would love to see them put this in a C class, there's a possibility the next full fledge AMG C Class will go from a V8 to an I6, but we'll see. I recommend you drive a CLS/E53, even without intention of buying, the engine is just that good and very interesting. I can't wait to see how BMW implements mild hybrids into their vehicles. |
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I would hope no modern day built car would start to fall apart before 10K miles. Check back when you hit 40K to see if it has held up by then.
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