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I go in to have the break-in service for my M8GC Comp done and while waiting I see this glistening blue thing in the distance. I go over and see it and think man this thing looks good. My typical rule is when I have to keep looking at a car I need it. After about 10 laps around the car I had to ask on it. I've bought 3 M cars from this dealership and being I wasn't searching for a vehicle I wasn't going to get raked over on the #s and having quite a few cars I was was willing to get rid of my Hellcat Durango which frankly was lacking in many areas(including performance as I feel it's slow) and honestly it's for my wife and she has an X7 M50i and the Hellcat Durango and didnt really need 2 3 row vehicles. So I approached the SA and the things stickered as normal in the mid $80k and went for a drive. Now I drive hard and I mean beyond what most are comfortable at speed wise and have been over 200mph many times and while we were there he actually introduced me to the regional head of BMW genius and I quote "Kevin's the only customer we really have that drives all his M cars the way they're supposed to be" lol. Keep in mind I'm there getting the break-in for my M8GC Comp yet it's already seen 180ish on the dash prior once it hit 1200miles of course. So we proceed for a test drive and wow, great comfort(I'm 6'5"), great space, feel, fit and finish, so what's it perform like? I double tap M2 and the sales rep says "remember there's a break-in period" so I chuckle and let him know I'll play nice and what accounts to essentially a game of just the tip touching the high 4k rpm range in trans setting 2. I can feel it wants to run, and turn, and frankly it feel like an absolutely well balanced car. Much better driving and handling than the 2021 X6M Comp I sold to them when getting my M8GC Comp. I was sold. Once we got back he informed me that corporate had initiated a mandatory $5k mark up on the M cars. I told him look, I'm not paying any dealer markup and not taking a dime less than $90k for my Hellcat Durango (it's sticker was $87k, and they're selling for over $100-110k). He comes back to me with this.... $90.5k for my Durango Hellcat with 3k miles and no mark up and all extended warranties sold to me at cost due to my uncanny frequency of purchases. Winner winner as they say. The dealer moves a unit they have for less than 24hrs and I unload a highly sought after turd of a vehicle imo (It's OK I have a highly modified TRX and Demon so I still love me some some Hellcat platforms), and my wife gets a fun grocery getter. So with all that said...... it's a 2022. Is BM3 an option for them yet due to ecu lock or do I need to just stick with racechips for now? Also what's recommended for exhaust? It sounds a bit to much like a hair dryer for my liking. Lol Last edited by Bimmersandmopars; 09-24-2021 at 11:23 PM.. |
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Congrats on the new ride.
Somehow that front end looks very good at that angle. Been debating to upgrade to the LCI or F95 X5M or F96 X6M next year.
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I also have G05 X5. Interior wise looks the same, just the two front seats.
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Your 22 DME is locked and there’s some sketchy way to unlock (sending to Russia for a bench unlock etc) but I don’t see many of us going for it. I have a Racechip GTS I’m happy with. As for exhaust sound I think a midpipe is way to go from a cost/benefit standpoint Best of luck! |
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Plumber/pipe welder here(retired). Glad to see another Blue Collar Trade among us,I was getting lonely
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I hate exotic cars passionately, but the sheer brute power abilities of Mopars combined with how proven their platforms are is intoxicating. Then BMWs are just fantastic for what they come packaged as and the linear power delivery and handling is unparalleled IMHO. Had a financial advisor ask me once "why not look at Porsche?" My response was simple... Porsche's have their place, just not in my driveway lol. Although I'm love my fast diesel trucks( have 2 that run low 11s, and an old build that ran in the 9s) it's entertaining when I'm checking in with my customers and the whole looks can be deceiving when you show up in cars like the M8GC and have a customer say "you make too much money" and simply respond..... nope I make what I'm worth because nobody else wanted to do it. Trades are forever and the true backbone of an economy. Tech, pharma, and many other fields are reliant on trades for without people willing to work with their hands they have no product to push or sell. |
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You Don't need an exhaust. Get the RG-Sport/ER Mid-pipe. Will make her breathe and sound WAY BETTER. Racechip is the only option as of now. Still transforms the car.
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Interesting comment. Can you add to the comparison ? Wife’s X3MC is due an upgrade next year and it’s between another X3MC or X5MC. Just spent a day in a X6Msport 50i. Not a pure M , but M ish. Definitely felt heavier and much less connected in the curves. Interior leather, etc was very impressive. Seats were also. |
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If still looking at the X3Ms when time comes definitely look at the 2022 refresh. Very well done and perfect balance of form and function. It really comes down to her drying style. The X7 M50i for example is an absolute beast. When I built her current one which is mineral white/ Ivory on navy interior, ash trim all the bells and whistles except tow package we went ahead and opted for the dynamic steering which articulates all the wheels into the turns. Hands down phenomenally well mastering of turn with the X7 M50i and pin point precision in curves that in some ways rivals the M8 GC. Took a bit of getting used to at first since it can turn so sharply you have to be careful to not over steer when first getting used to it. Overall in comparing all around winner of comfort, performance, interior options, ect..... of all them the X7 M50i with Dynamic steering is easily the winner, and I've ran a 12.3 with it which is plenty for what it is. Plus it has a great exhaust not..... actually sounds better than the X6m competition did aswell. |
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