Changing of the guard....
Changing of the guard....
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rotarygoth

Original Poster:

188 posts

135 months

Saturday 4th January 2025
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Well I have officially done it! I'm picking up the replacement for my F82 at 2:30 tomorrow (well, today now technically...). I found a low mileage 73 plate G80 M3 in Isle of Man Green at a BMW dealer and as I really need 4 doors now, I thought 'why not?'. 😁

Pics in the next day or so ...

Jamescrs

6,416 posts

95 months

Saturday 4th January 2025
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A mate of mine did the same trading in his F82 for a G series M4 and seems to be very happy with the move, look forward to seeing some pics

rotarygoth

Original Poster:

188 posts

135 months

Sunday 5th January 2025
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The rain isn't best for showing off the the colour, but this is the new acquisition...

Mr Tidy

31,534 posts

157 months

Sunday 5th January 2025
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That looks great. thumbup

Stever

1,571 posts

279 months

Monday 6th January 2025
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Like that really nice congrtulations

MattOz

4,020 posts

294 months

Monday 6th January 2025
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That looks great in IOMG. Hope it treats you well.

rotarygoth

Original Poster:

188 posts

135 months

Monday 6th January 2025
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Thanks, so far I'm loving it. Considering there's only 3 years between my old 69 plate F82 and this, the G80 is quite different, feels more responsive, angrier and the interior is much more modern. Once I have had more time with it I will put a more comprehensive review up.

SFTWend

1,451 posts

105 months

Monday 6th January 2025
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Congratulations. My favourite colour.

JMBMWM5

2,400 posts

228 months

Monday 6th January 2025
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Looks great enjoy.

AtomWhore

2,666 posts

224 months

Tuesday 7th January 2025
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They are mega..

I swapped my M4 CS for one last April and got mid pipe done and a mild stage 1 tune..
Now it’s as quick as a 992 turbo S !! What’s not to like!

paulwirral

3,815 posts

165 months

Tuesday 7th January 2025
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It may just be me and the fact I’ve been casting an eye on the touring version but I think these have definitely become easier on the eye from when they were first introduced ?

rotarygoth

Original Poster:

188 posts

135 months

Tuesday 7th January 2025
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paulwirral said:
It may just be me and the fact I’ve been casting an eye on the touring version but I think these have definitely become easier on the eye from when they were first introduced ?
I felt the same in 2021 and 2022 I hated them, that front end! I still think that nose is colour dependent, it's such an aggressive 'in your face' front that muted colours don't really work, but a strong colour works.

Ezra

901 posts

57 months

Tuesday 7th January 2025
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rotarygoth said:


The rain isn't best for showing off the the colour, but this is the new acquisition...
Not seen that colour before on the road...looks gorgeous!