Anyone with a 2012-2013 wish they waited for the M4?

[SYT_Shadow]

If i had to buy a new car today it would still be an F8X M. The thing is, at this point I can just enjoy my E92 and E90 M!

If i need more speed for the track I can get an F80 down the road

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by M3sicko

Wasn't that the 2nd F8x you've owned?

Yes I had an early 15M3 and then the 16 M4 comp pack. The comp pack was a vast improvement over the standard car in both driveability and sound.

Dave07997S thats my struggle right now. My history shows if I buy an automatic ill get bored quickly but the number of nice low mile manuals is rare. My 11e92 was DCT and I didnt keep it very long.

[W///]

Originally Posted by dmk08

I just sold my M4 comp pack and I'm buying an E92 M now. Ill miss the brute force and more luxurious interior but I'm looking forward to the soul and engine tone from the v8.

My biggest problem right now is deciding 6MT vs DCT.

And yes I know I've talked a lot of pro F8x smack in this thread

I'm really surprised to see you back to be honest.

IMHO, you should go with the 6MT, especially if it's not going to be your DD.

Personally, I've driven the F8x pretty extensively, and while I like it, I don't like it more than my E92 M3, or my Z4MR to be honest. Same goes for the M2, although adding an S55 to the mix might change it a little for me.

Personally, I'm happy with what I got, and the next purchases will be a 911 of some kind in the very distant future.

Good luck with your search man!

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by W///

I'm really surprised to see you back to be honest.

IMHO, you should go with the 6MT, especially if it's not going to be your DD.

Personally, I've driven the F8x pretty extensively, and while I like it, I don't like it more than my E92 M3, or my Z4MR to be honest. Same goes for the M2, although adding an S55 to the mix might change it a little for me.

Personally, I'm happy with what I got, and the next purchases will be a 911 of some kind in the very distant future.

Good luck with your search man!

Yeah im finding very few 11-12 with 6mt and LCI is a must. Most 13s dont appeal to me because I dont like thr two tone interior. Looks lik its going to be a tough search. I have two dct cars im interested in right now though.

[UPSROD]

ALL 2011-2013 were available with the two tone interior, the non two tone was more common in 11-13.

[Shredicus]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Yeah im finding very few 11-12 with 6mt and LCI is a must. Most 13s dont appeal to me because I dont like thr two tone interior. Looks lik its going to be a tough search. I have two dct cars im interested in right now though.

Plenty of people with minty solid color seats would probably be willing to trade you

[Dave07997S]

I have a 2013 and my seats are just black..

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I have a 2013 and my seats are just black..

Yeah not all 13s have two tone just a lot of them.

[CBDCM3]

dmk08 definitely go with the DCT. The manual is fun, but the DCT is thrilling.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by CBDCM3

dmk08 definitely go with the DCT. The manual is fun, but the DCT is thrilling.

Yeah Ive owned both. Fun vs fast is always the argument. (DCT wont ever be as fun IMO)

[SYT_Shadow]

a beautiful thing about 6mt is it significantly increases your capability to be a cretin.
Dump the clutch at 20mph? Very easy to do. Want to rev up a bit while driving to say hello? 6mt has your back

It also makes you think more and plan ahead

[InspireSiR]

I've been getting offers from my local dealership to trade in my 2013 E92 for an F82 for only $42 more per month than what I'm paying now. I was considering it, but then I drove my car this weekend.

Did a rolling 5mph start in 1st to get on the freeway onramp. Redline, shift to 2nd, redline again. There was a sound wall on the right of the ramp so my exhaust was kind of amplified. The motor was screaming, it was soo loud! I was already doing 90 mph so I had to cut it.

What is the point of an M4 anyways? You can get to 90mph in like 4 seconds. After that, you're seriously asking to go to jail. And the sound during the whole thing sucks. I'm reminded of the dude leaving that Cars and Coffee event trying to gun it in front of a group of people. The car sounded like crap and he wound up jumping the median due to all the low end torque. Looked like a total douche.

Got home and threw the trade offer away. I'm keeping my E92 until the wheels fall off.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by InspireSiR

I've been getting offers from my local dealership to trade in my 2013 E92 for an F82 for only $42 more per month than what I'm paying now. I was considering it, but then I drove my car this weekend.

Did a rolling 5mph start in 1st to get on the freeway onramp. Redline, shift to 2nd, redline again. There was a sound wall on the right of the ramp so my exhaust was kind of amplified. The motor was screaming, it was soo loud! I was already doing 90 mph so I had to cut it.

What is the point of an M4 anyways? You can get to 90mph in like 4 seconds. After that, you're seriously asking to go to jail. And the sound during the whole thing sucks. I'm reminded of the dude leaving that Cars and Coffee event trying to gun it in front of a group of people. The car sounded like crap and he wound up jumping the median due to all the low end torque. Looked like a total douche.

Got home and threw the trade offer away. I'm keeping my E92 until the wheels fall off.

Funny you say this because honestly this was one of my biggest things. The car was already overpowered stock and then I went and added tune/DP next thing I knew I had 520hp/580tq to the tires. I literally couldn't even get into the car without worrying about going to jail.

[dmk08]

Welp I'm officially back in the E92 M Club. Just purchased a 2011 DCT Alpine White / Black ZCP with 21000 miles.

[SYT_Shadow]

Welcome back!!

[M3sicko]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Welp I'm officially back in the E92 M Club. Just purchased a 2011 DCT Alpine White / Black ZCP with 21000 miles.

That's quick and welcome back!

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by M3sicko

That's quick and welcome back!

Thanks man. Ive been searching for a while and when I found this car with 21k miles, stock, and a clean history I had to jump!

[InspireSiR]

Wow so the F8x was that bad for you to get back into an E9x? I wonder if they can get back on track with the G8x platform. I'm not holding my breath...

[Dave07997S]

Originally Posted by dmk08

Welp I'm officially back in the E92 M Club. Just purchased a 2011 DCT Alpine White / Black ZCP with 21000 miles.

Congrats bro!!

Wow so the F8x was that bad for you to get back into an E9x? I wonder if they can get back on track with the G8x platform. I'm not holding my breath...

My lease ended on 7/31/2016, because of the airbag recall they extended it out until 01/31/2017. I was so worried that I wouldn't get the airbag recall in time to buy the car after the lease I seriously considered a 2017 ZCP car, it was gorgeous. I really didn't think it was a step up as far as enjoyment is concerned. The S65 and its powerband is so sublime in this car, not to mention I didn't feel like the interior was buttoned down as well as the E9X cars. It felt a little cheap in someways to my E92. It was definitely better in the eye candy but not in the feel of it.

BTW, I have 3 friends, a few on this board that have done the exact same thing. Sold their F8X cars and gotten back into a E9X M3.


Dave

[Denk]

Nope. I've had a few e92's since the f8x's release and have test driven an F80 M3. I prefer the looks and experience that the e92 M3 delivers...obviously.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by InspireSiR

Wow so the F8x was that bad for you to get back into an E9x? I wonder if they can get back on track with the G8x platform. I'm not holding my breath...

Its not that its bad. Its a different driving experience is the way I would put it. But if you thrive on sound and feel the E9x is the best all around M made IMO.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by InspireSiR

Wow so the F8x was that bad for you to get back into an E9x? I wonder if they can get back on track with the G8x platform. I'm not holding my breath...

I don't think the F8x is bad. It would definitely be my pick among its competitors.

The reason why it's so hard to leave the E9X is the NA engine, which is just phenomenal. It's fast enough and sounds like pure, unadultured glory with a louder exhaust.

The F series, G series and whatever else together with its competitors all sound like crap and give you a ton of low end torque which does little other than overwhelm the tires.

This also happened with the E60 M5 to the F10, where many mags complained that the soul was lost in search for moaaarr power!!
The biggest difference in that case and the E9X one is the S65 finally had low pressure vanos which is pretty much bulletproof and is a very reliable platform other than the rod bearings.