[rkmjr]

This whole F87 vs G87 has been and is perplexing to me. But it has been fun as I continue to research and view the forums. I have an LCI F87 and love the car. I have it pretty much how I want it. Mineral Gray MT with the wheels I like etc. Somewhat miffed at BMW for releasing the 18' M240 with the B58 but let my 18' LCI with the M modded N55. I got over it.
I do feel that in the looks department, the F87 is better looking, but it is hard to fault the G87 with regard to everything else. Although I am not as "in love" with the G87 aesthetic design, it certainly does not put me off that much. You cannot argue with its performance how it is equipped and the choices you have (which were NOT available with the F87). After all, I owned and Evo 9 MR which is NOT really a good looking car, but performance was hard to beat. I drove it for 3 years and enjoyed it.
So, I am trying to decide whether to get the the last year of the G87 Manuel or stay with the F87 Manuel. A Manuel IS required! At my age, this may be the last new performance car I buy. Looks aren't everything and how it makes you feel is more important from my perspective.