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As originally stated the G87 remains incredible value for money and more importantly it is not an EV! Drive it, love it before cars like these are outlawed by EV loving governments. |
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10-28-2024, 05:24 PM | #69 | |
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Throw those on a G87 and it will leave the DH in the dust on tracks. Also, if we're bringing up Throttle House, I honestly believe they are biased against BMW, so much that I went from watching just about every video that came out to simply ignoring them altogether. They will bring up something negative about BMW in just about every video, even if it doesn't relate to BMWs. I get it, you need comedy and jokes, if that's what your channel has, but it gets old repeating yourself. If i'm being honest, It wouldn't put it past them to sandbag the G87 in their track times. I think it just proves that you can enjoy the hell out of a G87 driving to Home Depot, a date, carry 3 passengers and luggage, track it or drift it, or really any other scenario. For the price, especially in 2024, that's hard to do. Also it comes in a stick...mind...blown.
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If you want a swiss army knife sports car that does everything reasonably well, there are far fewer options... especially if you want stick. . |
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Side topic, what the hell is up with tire selection in the US? It sucks big time for the G series platform, it seems everything is hard to get, especially winters. And BMW offers very limited OEM options.
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10-28-2024, 07:09 PM | #72 | |
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Not sure if it is due to consolidation causing less competition, such as Tire Rack being bought by Discount Tire? |
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10-28-2024, 07:56 PM | #73 | |
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But both cars are within a hundred pounds of the e92 m3 they are damn near identical in gross dimensions but are 1-4in wider track. But let's not talk about the extra 100-150tq Just seems disingenuous for an automotive reviewer not to have the larger context of the cars in mind. The m3 and m4 are too big. The g87 m2 is the m3. Don't compare the new car to the pseudo 1 series we had before.
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Definitely, because the 1M was an one-off, single-year kitbash. People had unrealistic expectations, for sure.
A lot of people forget how HATED the 1M was by so many BMW faithful. (turbocharged? heresy! The N54 isn't a real M engine! kitbashed parts? Not in my M car! And it's so awkward looking! etc etc.) As the 1M gained critical accaim, the haters faded away. But it was a kitbash, not a viable mass-produced car on the scale BMW wanted. And the 1 series as a whole eventually was cancelled, so the 1M died with it. Almost every car gains appreciation over time, the G87 will too. Especially if it truly is the last manual option BMW. |
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10-28-2024, 11:15 PM | #76 | |
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It's the same as a lot of people missing the design cues from the E30 M3. Whoever designed rhe M2 was paying homage to it. The M2 is the modern E30 M3. |
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He merely criticizes the G87 for added weight (true), disliking the appearance (subjective), and numb steering feel. Last edited by SeanJP; 10-29-2024 at 02:03 AM.. Reason: T |
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10-29-2024, 12:54 AM | #78 | |
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Back to topic, hoping the G87CS comes with a carbon trunk, would love to throw that on my car.
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Most definitely. I did extensive modification of the TTRS suspension, brakes, transmission and engine to get the TTRS to handle better. I left the GT4 alone. I will leave the M2 alone except for zunsport grills and a mishimoto oil cooler skid plate. I will definitely follow up with initial thoughts and post break in period.
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You only need to put them side by side. That's one reason I want one; it's got all the E30 M3 "boy racer" cues in a modern package.
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