06-25-2019, 12:34 AM | #1 |
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Getting an M340i to replace my F80 M3, but I'm not ready
So my lease is up on my 2016 M3. I already ordered a M340 fully loaded with every options they had to offer, I mean everything. It should be here within the next 3 weeks to a month. However, I'm not ready to give up my F80. I'm really going to miss it, not just for performance but the looks. I love the aggressiveness and styling. Went to test drive the M5 comp, but still preferred the playfulness and size of the M3. But I guess all good things comes to an end. Well for now until a next M3 comes out. Hope the M340 will be a good place holder til then.
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I'm about to get rid of my F82. I'm in the same boat as you, but man after using a new 3-series loaner (while the F82 was in the shop, ha), I have to say I'm pretty jazzed about the new tech in these things.
I will miss the engine and sportiness. But living in California I didn't really get to enjoy it in traffic that often! |
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I’ll be in the same situation next June but might be leaving BMW if there isn’t something compelling. Some cars I have my eyes on are Supra, Corvette C8, 992, or 718 Cayman GTS.
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If you're not seriously tracking the M3, you won't miss it a ton. I'm using the m340 for DD duties, and STILL not using the car to its full performance potential.
You'll survive, it's a good place holder until the G80 arrives... Coming from a similar experience, I would advise you to not overthink it... first and foremost stop reading these forums... test drive the car, and make your own evaluations! Btw, if you're that hung up on the M3, take over someone else's lease short term.
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It's even more disappointing when you consider how closely the F90 M5 followed the G30 5 Series. If we were on the same timetable, G80 M3 HEA Order Guides would be less than a month away! Instead, since they have once again decided the M3 must share its front end with the 4 Series and M4, it has to wait until after the G22 Coupe debuts mid next year. |
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