01-10-2022, 02:07 PM | #67 |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
I didn't wanna say it so as not to come across as a badge snob... but thats part of it as well. I've never been a fan of domestics. The C8 is an amazing car... but I'd much rather pay double the price for a 15 year old ferrari mostly because one's a chevy and the other is a ferrari.
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
Appreciate
0
|
01-10-2022, 02:14 PM | #68 | |
Banned
12807
Rep 2,983
Posts |
Quote:
I care too much about interior quality on top of performance metrics and as wtwo3 pointed out, even with the CT4V BW or similar variants, they NEVER do anything that doesn't steal from the cheapo parts bin. It's sad. At least with the C8 it "looks" more like a true exotic but I know that's not a comparable car as sedans are the primary focus here. |
|
01-10-2022, 02:25 PM | #69 |
Lieutenant Colonel
2102
Rep 1,532
Posts |
It's not badge snob at all, my first car when got off the banana boat was an Acura integra-used of course. Later had 2 Nissans (Maxima SE and a lousy sentra- first and only engine that blew up lol) and another Integra before I could afford to get my first bimmer.
__________________
Prior's: E36, E46 x2
|
01-10-2022, 02:29 PM | #70 | |
Banned
12807
Rep 2,983
Posts |
Quote:
You've come a long way my friend. But no, it's not being a badge snob. We just like what we like. I want quality AND performance. |
|
01-10-2022, 02:39 PM | #71 |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
Maybe "badge snob" was the incorrect term. Hell I've driven Nissans and Lexus before getting into BMW. I guess I also have issues with domestic brands specifically, regardless of if it's a Dodge, Chevy or a Cadillac.
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
Appreciate
0
|
01-10-2022, 02:43 PM | #72 |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
One of my issues with the C8, apart from it being a Chevy, is that it looks like a kit-car masquerading as a mid-engined exotic. There's just SOMETHING I can't quite put my finger on where a 458 Italia looks like true beauty but a C8 looks like the fake knock-off. Maybe it's psychological because it's a Chevy... but I'm not sure. I get the C8 is a fraction of the price of a new mid-engined Ferrari, but I don't go around buying a Chrysler 300 because I can't afford a Rolls (bad analogy? or just right? )
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
Appreciate
1
TiMSport12806.50 |
01-10-2022, 02:49 PM | #73 | |
Banned
12807
Rep 2,983
Posts |
Quote:
Well at least the Corvette has a history and If I'm being honest the C8 is a beast in its own right. Yeah it may come across as a kit car because it looks drastically different from the models before it and not so different from an Italian exotic. I give Chevy props for designing and building a mid-engine sports car though. Nothing beats the balance of a mid-engine IMO. I owned a 2006 Cayman S and to this day is the purest car I have ever owned. It was sublime albeit a tad bit underpowered, but it did the job considering the body weight, etc. I don't need to go into details as to why P-cars handle as sublimely as they do. |
|
Appreciate
1
wtwo318041.50 |
01-10-2022, 03:18 PM | #74 |
Brigadier General
5350
Rep 3,986
Posts |
I had a Maxima SE...that was one of my favorite cars! It was also my first feel of "luxury" so maybe my memory is skewed lol
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5 |
Appreciate
1
EXE462101.50 |
01-10-2022, 03:21 PM | #75 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2102
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Prior's: E36, E46 x2
|
|
Appreciate
1
Burrcold5350.00 |
01-10-2022, 03:22 PM | #76 |
Brigadier General
5350
Rep 3,986
Posts |
Mine was a manual as well with the white gauges. It was my first car with leather as well...I felt like a king hahah.
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5 |
Appreciate
1
EXE462101.50 |
01-10-2022, 05:17 PM | #77 |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
I think it's weird and cool at the same time that our car histories are so similar... Maxima... IS350.... m340i
Edit... not similar (because @Burrcold changes cars like I change pants) but we've had some similarities I feel more than other people.
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
01-10-2022, 05:38 PM | #78 |
Brigadier General
5350
Rep 3,986
Posts |
I do change cars a lot, but there's an obvious affliction for similar enthusiasts minded vehicles that we all share
__________________
Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2022 Audi Q7
Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 | 2020 BMW M340i | 2019 Audi RS5 |
01-10-2022, 06:00 PM | #79 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
2102
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
Prior's: E36, E46 x2
|
|
Appreciate
1
wtwo318041.50 |
01-10-2022, 06:02 PM | #80 |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
Appreciate
1
madpistol1747.50 |
01-10-2022, 06:10 PM | #81 |
Lieutenant Colonel
2102
Rep 1,532
Posts |
Haha, oh man. I feel the same regarding domestic sports cars. They just never fascinate me especially on the interior. It's like how the Camaros today are very competent sports car and a true bargain for the money. I can respect that but just could never buy one. The sheer largeness of them is also a turn-off and those cars also attract a certain type lol. Gladly accept the A-hole bmw driver versus that other stereotype lol.
__________________
Prior's: E36, E46 x2
|
Appreciate
1
wtwo318041.50 |
01-11-2022, 09:36 AM | #82 | |
Private
71
Rep 79
Posts |
Quote:
That said....it still has no competition when sold at MSRP! |
|
Appreciate
1
TiMSport12806.50 |
01-11-2022, 10:02 AM | #83 | |
Enlisted Member
58
Rep 48
Posts |
Quote:
Thought long and hard about getting one after the trip. M340i won out in the end, between the back seat and being able to drive it year round in Northwest Ohio. That combined with the dealer markups made it an easier choice. |
|
Appreciate
1
EXE462101.50 |
01-12-2022, 09:44 PM | #84 | |
Major
738
Rep 1,264
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
01-12-2022, 10:14 PM | #85 |
New Member
39
Rep 24
Posts
Drives: %E2%80%9818 440i xDrive
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: NJ
|
I had a M340i, dealer bought me out my lease early with the way car prices are I made a little over 5K on it. My mom has a G70 3.3T (pre facelift) I've been borrowing until my new car gets here.
As someone who analyzes the small things most ppl don't notice I love the G70. The BMW does feel more smooth through the steering wheel but I think that's because the G70 has actual steering feedback. I much prefer the steering and ride on the Genesis over the BMW. Brakes on the Genesis could be better, even with them being "Brembo" brakes. The BMW trans is slightly quicker but both are good regardless and BMW does have better throttle response. The rear legroom in the Genesis is E90 tight IMO. I also found the seats in my M340 to be very uncomfortable after a hour ride. The Genesis gets a ton of looks & compliments ( some ppl ask if it's a Bentley 😂 It's a tough decision bc a BMW is always gonna be a BMW but after driving the Genesis for over a week I wouldn't really miss not having a BMW as much as I thought I would. |
Appreciate
1
stein_325i25086.00 |
01-12-2022, 11:52 PM | #86 |
Major
1638
Rep 1,005
Posts |
I'm on the same boat as many here. Debating to buy out my lease on my G20 in August. Was really hoping to get into a M340i but with the chip shortage, inflated lease pricing, the new iDrive system looking horrible and given the fact that my 330i is optioned pretty well with only 8500 or so miles on it I'm having a hard time deciding and letting it go.
Like the others I don't like much out there in the market, and buying out a lease is probably not a smartest idea since you end up paying MSRP overall. But…. nowadays from what I see you have to pay MSRP + more anyways. Interesting times we are in.. never though I'd see so many people consider buying out leases too. |
Appreciate
1
TiMSport12806.50 |
01-13-2022, 04:36 AM | #87 | |
Banned
408
Rep 334
Posts |
Quote:
And just my opinion, but it’s hard to believe people still get so excited for the Lexus 2UR V8 that’s been around since 2007… yes, the engine makes more power today compared to then but the cars are much heavier so it’s a wash. I raced my brother’s RCF on the highway 60 to 120 just recently, he JUST BARELY pulls ahead by half a car and only after we cross 120mph, and I can easily take him off the line… Lexus V8’s are notoriously difficult to launch (takes careful feathering of the throttle and manual shift at just the right spot going into 2nd gear or that old school torson LSD just wants to chatter and spin the tires off the line and confuse your shift point). The M340i is pretty much point and shoot thanks to the active M differential which seems to put the power down in a physics defying sort of way if the tires are warm. I personally would be a holdout for the new 4-cyl high performance hybrid system in the Mercedes just to experience the future tech… I believe this could essentially be hyper car tech trickling down to the cheaper nameplates from the AMG One platform. Exciting time to be alive, lots of interesting things on the horizon. Only time will tell. |
|
Appreciate
1
EXE462101.50 |
01-13-2022, 01:46 PM | #88 | |
Major General
18042
Rep 5,495
Posts
Drives: 23 X7 40i; 23 M3; 24 cooper s
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: IL
|
Quote:
__________________
2023 BMW X7 xDrive40i
2023 BMW M3 6MT 2024 Mini Cooper S Convertible '20 BMW m340i... '20 BMW X5 40i... '16 Infiniti Q50 RS 400... '10 Lexus RX 350... '08 Lexus IS 350... '00 Nissan Maxima... '93 Nissan Maxima |
|
Appreciate
2
EXE462101.50 stein_325i25086.00 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|