AutoWeek: Long Term F80 M3

[Accel Junky]

EDIT: 1/18/2015 First follow up report (update) added for 7,140 miles

Just got my latest issue of AdWe...err...AutoWeek and they have picked up an F80 M3 for long term testing. They optioned the heck out of it so the price is already on their list of complaints.

Long Term Start Article:





EDIT: 1st Update report 7,140 miles:

What stands out to me are:

These complaints: abrupt throttle tip-in (are they rolling around in sport-plus all the time?), drive line lash, stiff suspension (no shit...what did they expect), "smooth getaways from a stop are sometimes challenging" (driver error??? or is this a known DCT thing?),
These praises: mpg 21 avg (this jibes with what my wife and I are averaging on mixed driving in our F80s), YMB color attention (I've noticed the same thing...lots of stares and compliments), best brakes and steering on a road car by any manufacturer (odd because most reviewers have been complaining about the steering...personally it feels just right to me)

[OneRib]

Getting tired of hack writing when it comes to price (for any car, not just BMW). When you put CCB's on this car the price skyrockets. CCB's are nice but add almost nothing unless you track it. Also their price compared to other CCB's is in line or cheaper than almost every other manufacturer.

If you want to say a fully optioned M3/M4 gets pricey then fine. If you want to complain about how the options are packaged, that's fair game also. Just don't make a lazy complaint about the price when you tick off almost every single option.

Rant over

[Xtabi]

The F80 does not have a CF trunk lid.

[NorCal f80]

Originally Posted by Xtabi

The F80 does not have a CF trunk lid.

My M4 trunk certainly feels like some sort of other material other than metal ----- I would guess CF myself.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by 0-100 nga real quick

My M4 trunk certainly feels like some sort of other material other than metal ----- I would guess CF myself.

Yes it is.
F82 CFRP
F80 Normal ALU and steel parts!

[CanAutM3]

119.6mph ¼ mile

[Accel Junky]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Getting tired of hack writing when it comes to price (for any car, not just BMW). When you put CCB's on this car the price skyrockets. CCB's are nice but add almost nothing unless you track it. Also their price compared to other CCB's is in line or cheaper than almost every other manufacturer.

If you want to say a fully optioned M3/M4 gets pricey then fine. If you want to complain about how the options are packaged, that's fair game also. Just don't make a lazy complaint about the price when you tick off almost every single option.

Rant over

Fully agreed.

[myzmak]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

119.6mph ¼ mile

In 12 flat.

That was pretty quick.

[Krish_1]

Everyone else is commenting on the article, and I'm staring at the picture wondering if I should have ordered the light 19s. This car will make me mad even before I get it.

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

Everyone else is commenting on the article, and I'm staring at the picture wondering if I should have ordered the light 19s. This car will make me mad even before I get it.

Are you still in status 112?
You can always change it.

[Krish_1]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Are you still in status 112?
You can always change it.

It's in Production, done on the 7th! Can't wait!!!

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

It's in Production, done on the 7th! Can't wait!!!

Pshhh, then who cares. Nobody wants to hear you complain now that its in production. Big JK

Congrats, you'll love the car as soon as you see it. Can't ever remember someone being disappointed in a wheel to where it ruins the car. Also that's an easy fix with aftermarket or straight up swap with someone who wants the black wheels.

[Krish_1]

Originally Posted by OneRib

Pshhh, then who cares. Nobody wants to hear you complain now that its in production. Big JK

Congrats, you'll love the car as soon as you see it. Can't ever remember someone being disappointed in a wheel to where it ruins the car. Also that's an easy fix with aftermarket or straight up swap with someone who wants the black wheels.

Haha, its true though, isn't it? I'm bitching and obsessing over choices, I should be happy that my car is in Production! Perspective!

[OneRib]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

Haha, its true though, isn't it? I'm bitching and obsessing over choices, I should be happy that my car is in Production! Perspective!

lol
1st world problems

[solstice]

3.9s to 60 with the "excellent launch control system".
First time I've seen it referred to as excellent and yielding such low times to 60 and quarter mile. For you who has it, should be worth fiddling with launch rpms since it's obviously very capable when used optimally.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

Everyone else is commenting on the article, and I'm staring at the picture wondering if I should have ordered the light 19s. This car will make me mad even before I get it.

I prefer the silver/light 19s.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

Everyone else is commenting on the article, and I'm staring at the picture wondering if I should have ordered the light 19s. This car will make me mad even before I get it.

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

I prefer the silver/light 19s.

Light alloys FTW

[dmk08]

The two tone black are sex. Silver wheels are for dudes with silver hair

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by dmk08

The two tone black are sex. Silver wheels are for dudes with silver hair

[Krish_1]

You guys are too funny with the pictures! Went with the black wheels, car is in production, with a completion date of the 7th of Jan.

[Art__Vandelay]

Originally Posted by Krish_1

You guys are too funny with the pictures! Went with the black wheels, car is in production, with a completion date of the 7th of Jan.

You sure can trade them for the silver wheels (which I definitely prefer too).

[Hawaii i8]

"Once you go black you never go back" - Black wheels on mine, great pairing with my eye searing AY