Peer pressure for F8x

gprgeorge · 06-01-2015, 06:17 PM

A few of my buddies got out of their leases early to order an F8x. One got a coupe, the other a convertible. They keep nagging me about when I'm gonna trade in my 2011 Silverstone E92. It only has 25k miles. Gas mileage sucks but I still like the grunt of the engine and I think it still looks pretty good. Any of you guys get pressure to get a F8X?

rjd598 · 06-01-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. George

A few of my buddies got out of their leases early to order an F8x. One got a coupe, the other a convertible. They keep nagging me about when I'm gonna trade in my 2011 Silverstone E92. It only has 25k miles. Gas mileage sucks but I still like the grunt of the engine and I think it still looks pretty good. Any of you guys get pressure to get a F8X?

how about you drive it first. you might actually like....omg like an f8x he says??!??!!?

SunnyD · 06-01-2015, 06:25 PM

I would never buy a car based solely on what my friends are telling me to do, but I did test drive an M4 and thought it was amazing. Great chassis and amazing torque, but I'd still never get rid of my e92. Maybe I'll add one down the road...

blankstar43 · 06-01-2015, 06:27 PM

Can't live life based on what other people want or think you should do.

jdamore · 06-01-2015, 06:28 PM

To peer pressure .

Flea7 · 06-01-2015, 06:38 PM

Peer pressure? That's high school stuff.....do what you want to do.
Test drive one and see if it's for you.
I test drove one when it first came out and I wasn't thrilled. Like Sunny D said....chassis is great, tons of torque, but there is a lag and I didn't like the steering. Personally I didn't like the interior.....and I don't want to even mention the noise it makes.

Good Luck!

Beemdog · 06-01-2015, 06:53 PM

IMO, when you are itching to spend the $85k, there are more interesting cars out there than the F80 ///M's. Or if not now, there soon will be. For some reason, the F8x just puts me to sleep. But then, that's just one person's opinion. If it has to be your daily driver, then maybe an F8x will do... but as a weekend/enthusiast car, I'll pass. Neither the engine nor the appearance are soul-stirring enough for me.

Rather than "me too" a car purchase in response to your friends, do something exciting and different. There's a world of choices out there!

aus · 06-01-2015, 06:59 PM

Unless you use the rear seats... GT4.

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SunnyD · 06-01-2015, 07:27 PM

For $80K, I'm buying a 997.1 GT3...I just couldn't justify the price of the M4 when in 3 years it will be 60% of the MSRP.

okusa · 06-01-2015, 07:36 PM

When I first saw the F8x I was impressed so I moved closer to check it out. When I got close enough to hear it I turned and ran the other way.

ZEEM3R · 06-01-2015, 07:45 PM

It sounds like its farting and has indigestion every time I see one.

okusa · 06-01-2015, 08:53 PM

I'll just leave this here: http://www.media6d.com/blog/is-it-a-...w-bmw-m4-video

BzsBimmer · 06-01-2015, 09:16 PM

Don't be a

STooK · 06-01-2015, 09:55 PM

To be brutally honest, the f8x is very tempting and I think in a couple of years that itch will get worse. Breaks my neck every time I see one on the street. While I wouldn't give up my e93 for one just yet, I would love to add a f80 down the line if my financial situation allows me to. Would make an amazing combination.

Damage Inc · 06-01-2015, 10:02 PM

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I'll just leave this here: http://www.media6d.com/blog/is-it-a-...w-bmw-m4-video

OMG that is so awesome... first time I've ever seen it and so true. After my previous rides 01 m3, 05 m3, 08 m3, 08, m6, 11 m3 I was shocked to hear the new M4 sound during my test drive. It sounded artificial and not natural. I would rather hear a quiet I6 than a fake sound any day.

I'm kinda stuck looking for my next ride. New M5, M4, and M3 are big duds. Looking into Maserati GTS at this point.

gprgeorge · 06-01-2015, 10:05 PM

Your right STook

Feel the same way. Its tempting but in a year or two I may change my mind and maybe find one used for a lot less.

Rich150001 · 06-01-2015, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SunnyD

For $80K, I'm buying a 997.1 GT3...I just couldn't justify the price of the M4 when in 3 years it will be 60% of the MSRP.

80k? My friend just did euro delivery of an M4 for 67k before tax, title, etc.

SunnyD · 06-01-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich150001

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Originally Posted by SunnyD

For $80K, I'm buying a 997.1 GT3...I just couldn't justify the price of the M4 when in 3 years it will be 60% of the MSRP.

80k? My friend just did euro delivery of an M4 for 67k before tax, title, etc.

The one I spec'd out and ordered was $80k after taxes and It wasn't even fully loaded. Your friend must've gotten a stripper.

Flying Ace · 06-01-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Don't be a

Lost me....

Joe S · 06-01-2015, 11:02 PM

New M4, $185,000 in Australia!!!
I'll keep my e92 m3 for a few more years!

EJT86 · 06-01-2015, 11:06 PM

My buddies are pressuring me into doing crystal meth. Any thoughts?

Flying Ace · 06-01-2015, 11:08 PM

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My buddies are pressuring me into doing crystal meth. Any thoughts?

Are you planning on quitting your job and prostitue your self?

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gprgeorge Second Lieutenant 243 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: corpus christi iTrader: (0)	Peer pressure for F8x A few of my buddies got out of their leases early to order an F8x. One got a coupe, the other a convertible. They keep nagging me about when I'm gonna trade in my 2011 Silverstone E92. It only has 25k miles. Gas mileage sucks but I still like the grunt of the engine and I think it still looks pretty good. Any of you guys get pressure to get a F8X?
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jdamore Captain 433 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (4)	To peer pressure . Attached Images __________________ -- 08 JB e92 6MT ///M3 ESS VT2-625 --
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Flea7 Major 112 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT/F48 X1/F430/F12 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PNW iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 X1 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [0.00] 2005 Ferrari F430 [0.00] 2014 Ferrari F12 Be ... [10.00]	Peer pressure? That's high school stuff.....do what you want to do. Test drive one and see if it's for you. I test drove one when it first came out and I wasn't thrilled. Like Sunny D said....chassis is great, tons of torque, but there is a lag and I didn't like the steering. Personally I didn't like the interior.....and I don't want to even mention the noise it makes. Good Luck! __________________
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Unless you use the rear seats... GT4. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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SunnyD Major 452 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: M4 GTS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	For $80K, I'm buying a 997.1 GT3...I just couldn't justify the price of the M4 when in 3 years it will be 60% of the MSRP. __________________ '16 ///M4 GTS '11.75 ///E90 M3 ZCP \| DCT '06 ///M5 \| SMG - Gone '98 ///M3 \| 5MT - Gone '07 ///M Coupe \| 6MT - Gone
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okusa Lieutenant Colonel 850 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	When I first saw the F8x I was impressed so I moved closer to check it out. When I got close enough to hear it I turned and ran the other way.
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ZEEM3R Captain 144 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2016 Jaguar F-Type S AWD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	It sounds like its farting and has indigestion every time I see one. __________________ 2013 BMW M3 Competition - Gone, But Never Forgotten 2016 Jaguar F-Type S AWD 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Td6 HSE 2017 Porsche Macan Turbo
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STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	To be brutally honest, the f8x is very tempting and I think in a couple of years that itch will get worse. Breaks my neck every time I see one on the street. While I wouldn't give up my e93 for one just yet, I would love to add a f80 down the line if my financial situation allows me to. Would make an amazing combination. __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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gprgeorge Second Lieutenant 243 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: corpus christi iTrader: (0)	Your right STook Feel the same way. Its tempting but in a year or two I may change my mind and maybe find one used for a lot less.
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