[k1ng]

Personally, the only reason I opted out of the xDrive was the long waitlist. After 4 months on the waitlist, dealer offered me a production number for the RWD version, and I took it. My patience ran out.

[LuvMyE92]

Originally Posted by gs1403

Maybe some people would rather pay $4k less to not have 100 extra lbs at the front of the car.

This.

I can afford an $80K car. Heck, I can afford an $84K car. Everything else being the same, I'd prefer the $80K version.

If it snows, I stay home.

[Patton250]

Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Why would you turn your AWD to a RWD?

You paid $5,000.00

So you can do a hook slide?

Makes zero sense.

I'm all 6MT

Had they made a competition version of the manual transmission and it been at the same horsepower I would definitely gotten that.

[Sunnystone]

BM Shouldve only optioned AWD for the competition from launch, like the M5. We soon got used to that.

Xdrive is and has proven to be THAT good, in a car in such technological modern times that really RWD option isnt needed.

My own G80 is RWD and I love the thing but cant see why RWD needs to be an option as a seperate model when its already baked into the Xdrive model as an option.

[Game]

Originally Posted by k1ng

Personally, the only reason I opted out of the xDrive was the long waitlist. After 4 months on the waitlist, dealer offered me a production number for the RWD version, and I took it. My patience ran out.

Well that wouldn't make much sense. All M3/M4 allocations are interchangeable between the three variants. Shouldn't have mattered.

[voyagergab]

RWD and 6MT are essential for me personally.
Otherwise it’s boring.

I drive an X3M when the weather is bad.

[McLaren720s]

I don't believe this rumor at all

[vj123]

Originally Posted by McLaren720s

I don't believe this rumor at all

CA from Canada posted some info in the below post.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28753470

[NightWriter]

Originally Posted by vj123

CA from Canada posted some info in the below post.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=28753470" rel="" target="_blank">http://<a href="https://www.bimmerpo...p=28753470</a>

Keyword: Canada. The take rate on RWD G8x is most likely even lower up there, so it's not entirely surprising (if true).

[vj123]

Originally Posted by NightWriter

Keyword: Canada. The take rate on RWD G8x is most likely even lower up there, so it's not entirely surprising (if true).

Manual is not an option in UK and this news from Canada. Hopefully we get options in the near future as well.

[vj123]

Thanks to everyone who voted in the poll.

Looks like G8x comp rwd take rate isnt terrible as i was expecting before i created this thread.

[k1ng]

Originally Posted by Game

Well that wouldn't make much sense. All M3/M4 allocations are interchangeable between the three variants. Shouldn't have mattered.

May not make sense, but that is the way it played out at my dealership in Richmond, VA.

[vj123]

Total votes - 143 (as of 4/8 noon)

G80/82 base - 28.67%
G80/82 competition - 22.38%
G80/82 competition xdrive - 48.95%

[Malfunkshun'd]

Originally Posted by vj123

There are rumors that BMW might not be offering G8x competition rwd for MY23.

If you own a G80/82 or have one on order with an allocation, answering this poll might give us an idea on the take rate between different variants (base / comp / comp xdrive). I didnt include G83 as its offered as a single variant.

PS: This is not a "manual vs automatic" or "rwd vs awd" debate thread.

The xDrive is fully disconnect-able on the vehicles. The only trade off is the (stupid) drift mode with DSC off.
I think that BMW could simply add more software in the vehicle, letting users drive a 100%-RWD mode with some DSC/ESP capabilities.
Simple fix, no hardware. Even if it doesn't remove the weight (100lb is not much tbh).

That said, with the diff. settings, I bet most xDrive cars are on RWD only 90% of the time. It's already 100% decoupled on highways for instance.

[vj123]

Originally Posted by Malfunkshun'd

The xDrive is fully disconnect-able on the vehicles. The only trade off is the (stupid) drift mode with DSC off.
I think that BMW could simply add more software in the vehicle, letting users drive a 100%-RWD mode with some DSC/ESP capabilities.

BMW has a chance to charge additional $900 for the M Drive Professional option.

Sadly, many initial xDrive vehicles were specced without this option as people were not aware that RWD mode in AWD vehicle disables traction control.

[Malfunkshun'd]

Originally Posted by vj123

BMW has a chance to charge additional $900 for the M Drive Professional option.

Sadly, many initial xDrive vehicles were specced without this option as people were not aware that RWD mode in AWD vehicle disables traction control.

Indeed. The MDP allows to manage the M Traction Control.
But the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) remains OFF... meaning one less careful driver could end up with the back of the car before the front.

I with BMW could just figure out a persmissive-but-safer DSC option instead of the "You are on your own" mode.
Note: Maybe the TC does the job. Some more informed owners probably have the answer.

[vj123]

Total votes - 167.

G80/82 base - 30.54%
G80/82 competition - 20.36%
G80/82 competition xdrive - 49.10%

[jmg]

Originally Posted by TJR_M3

1. I am about to show my age...
2. I am probably going to light a fuse with our xDrive members (sorry!)

The first M3 I drove was an E30 EvoII. I didn't own it (very sadly) and it was a number of years before I owned my first BMW... I worked for another OEM at the time.
Ever since then the M3 had a special meaning for me and that was stupendous performance in a 4/5 seater RWD car (and certainly not AWD).
I now have no issue with an AWD option - with the power of the current car it makes a lot of sense, especially in the snowier locations, and a G81 xDrive sounds like a seriously interesting car...
But... the day BMW doesn't offer the most powerful M3 in RWD format is the day they lose me. (Yeah, I know you can go RWD only on the xDrive, but emotionally it is not the same for me).

The X-Drive handles and delivers power to the rear wheels pretty much all the time, and only sends power to he front when needed. It handles and behaves like a RWD car at the limit, except when you want the grip of AWD when you need it! My previous 2 M bimmers and 5 non-M bimmers were RWD, but that's what sold me on a AWD M car.

To me, steering with the throttle is what gives that emotional experience with an M car, and I still get that with the X-Drive!

[vj123]

Poll is marching towards the 200 mark.

Total votes - 193
G80/82 base - 30.57%
G80/82 competition - 22.28%
G80/82 competition xdrive - 47.15%

[MKParris]

This poll tells me they should have just offered the manual and the xdrive.

[vj123]

Originally Posted by MKParris

This poll tells me they should have just offered the manual and the xdrive.

That would have been a sick combination.

[vj123]

Total votes - 232

G80/82 base - 28.88%
G80/82 competition - 22.84%
G80/82 competition xdrive - 48.28%