[Cloverdale]

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

First off, I love my 440i. It's a great car and has been trouble free since I picked it up. Fast, fun (manual, duh), and great-looking. It's not perfect, and I still miss a few things about my old 5-series, but no car is perfect

My father has a 2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG. Every once in awhile, I take the AMG out for a day or two to run a few errands...
When I tell you that it doesn't compare to my f32. The Mercedes' is simply (and obviously) in a different class. Better across the board in nearly every facet, and definitely in the ones that matter (engine, steering feel, presence, build quality)

I get back in my 440i and I'm left underwhelmed. This feeling obviously subsides, as I'm still driving an amazing car that MSRP'ed for $60,000, but when comparing it to a $100k AMG when new (and that has aged magnificently), it makes me doubt my dream car of an f80 M3 in favour of a big, roaring yet comfortable V8 like in the M5 or f06 M6. That $40k gap also goes insanely far...


Anybody else have experiences like these? It doesn't have to be leaving your BMW. It can be getting into one as well

If you want to experience fast.

https://bmwtuning.co/build-500hp-b58/

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by dgoldenz

“My $300k car is better than my $80k car”

Shocking!

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by Le Patron1

When I hear Posche this and Porsche that on this forum I decided to go out and test drive one. Now I'm thinking on letting go of my M

Head on over to Fourtillfour on the first Saturday of the month and the PCA guys will make sure you trade in the M for a Porsche. Lots of good folks there to pass along some advice to make sure you pick the right car.

[Darth One]

Originally Posted by Le Patron1

BTW I drove a 2008 Turbo 911

The 997 Turbo is probably the most undervalued 911 at this point….still current supercar level performance and an analog driving experience that’s still attainable for less than 6 figures

[440i6MT]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

This fucking guy and a 720S, motherfuckers running cocaine amongst us.

Hahahahaha


I mean, I understand I'm comparing apples to oranges.. but this man just compared cockroaches to caviar

[mjr24]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

All the time. One of my friends for example drives a C43 coupe which is very fast/loud and leaves me in the dust in a straight line. He gets cocky about it, but it doesn't bother me since I know it's a numb heavy boat that can't turn to save its life. In a canyon I'd smack the shit outta him.

There will be somebody who has a nicer car. Whether it be price, acceleration, handling, interior, etc. I'm content with the cars I've had though, as they have all been very fulfilling in their own way. Also have to remember that ultimately it's just a car and shouldn't define you. Plenty of very wealthy people are driving cars that are not as nice as yours.

I mean….a C43 isn't even remotely a real AMG, what exactly is he cocky about? When I think of a C43, I think of the C Class 94-2000 sedan.

[mjr24]

You realize the CLS63 is like $35k nowadays, right?

Not exactly comparing a 2022 $100k car….

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by mjr24

I mean….a C43 isn't even remotely a real AMG, what exactly is he cocky about? When I think of a C43, I think of the C Class 94-2000 sedan.

Yeah but the average noob sees the "AMG" badge and hears the exhaust and think it's the real thing. It's relatively fast too, I think a low 4-second car. At least a second quicker than me.

[nicholasn]

I came from a 2009 GTI to my 2011 328i. The GTI's boost kicking in was absolutely addicting, and I loved the quick steering and flickable gearbox. I owned both concurrently for about 5 months. All of the subjective things in the GTI were awesome, but I did come to prefer the steering feel in my 328. However I do miss the quicker turn in that the GTI had. Also definitely prefer RWD to FWD, and while I do miss the boost, I have come to grow to enjoy having to rev the crap out of the N52. Shifters are a mixed bag, the 328 feels noticeably more substantial, but its action is much notchier and the throws are a lot longer than in the GTI. The BMW definitely wins in terms of comfort, as it is much quieter on the interstate and nicer in general.

My dad has a 2013 Audi Allroad and it is probably a better interstate car than my BMW. Engine basically idles along at 90 mph which makes for a slightly quieter ride, and is about equal with my car in terms of seat comfort, audio quality, etc. However, the rest of the subjectives are noticeably worse than my car, with the steering feel being the most notable (it's very bad). It's tolerable on the interstate but frustrating in the city. My mom has a 2015 Volvo V60, and I prefer the steering feel in it to my dad's car but have a harder time seeing out of it. Everything else is kinda a wash.

[shawnhayes]

Dude,



That is ugly from every angle. Every.

Shawn

[Hegge]

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

First off, I love my 440i. It's a great car and has been trouble free since I picked it up. Fast, fun (manual, duh), and great-looking. It's not perfect, and I still miss a few things about my old 5-series, but no car is perfect

My father has a 2012 Mercedes CLS63 AMG. Every once in awhile, I take the AMG out for a day or two to run a few errands...
When I tell you that it doesn't compare to my f32. The Mercedes' is simply (and obviously) in a different class. Better across the board in nearly every facet, and definitely in the ones that matter (engine, steering feel, presence, build quality)

I get back in my 440i and I'm left underwhelmed. This feeling obviously subsides, as I'm still driving an amazing car that MSRP'ed for $60,000, but when comparing it to a $100k AMG when new (and that has aged magnificently), it makes me doubt my dream car of an f80 M3 in favour of a big, roaring yet comfortable V8 like in the M5 or f06 M6. That $40k gap also goes insanely far...


Anybody else have experiences like these? It doesn't have to be leaving your BMW. It can be getting into one as well

You should save money for an AMG.