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Yeah, I get it. In this space, but I'm with you. I legitimately think the 8er is the best GT in its class when you consider all factors - price, performance, luxuries, etc. I just didn't get want to get into saying one is better than the rest due to subjectivity.
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steel brakes? presumably most of the AC was channelled to cool the engine |
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I had a 2019 M5 Base (the Comp I test drove at the time felt quite rough on my city streets.) At 17 months, my dealer sent me a letter saying to "Come on down and get a new (2021) LC M5 - and we'll keep your payments the same." I was already at 22,000 miles. So, I went down. They only had 2 M5s on the lot - both LCI Comps, which I was dying to try out anyway, since they really put in a nice suspension upgrade - you are correct. After 2 minutes I knew it was a huge improvement over my pre-LCI Base. The Comp was an $8,000 upgrade at the time, but somehow I was able to wangle a killer deal and drove away with it for about $50/mo more and a fresh new warranty - and wiped 22,000 miles off the clock. The car had a much more enjoyable ride for sure, but small pavement imperfections, manhole covers and potholes eventually drove me batty. It's not horrible, I just felt a $125,000 car should just ride better. Especially when my 3 series loaner didn't bang over the same spots. Yes, they were steel brakes. There's about 50 threads on the M5 and M8 forums talking about noisy brakes. This was before the Isweep brakes came out, I believe, which a lot of forum members swear by. They are way quieter and eliminate most of the dust - which is totally nuts on the M5. My M850 brakes have never squealed once and the dust is manageable. The M3 poster currently at the top of the front page is complaining about the noise and dust, and why a car of this caliber and cost has to put up with it. The struggle is real my friends. A/C re-routed to cool the engine........... You might have something there. Last edited by snowbimmer; 04-20-2024 at 02:52 PM.. |
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also glad to know about the steel brakes, i am just finding every reason to not get the M5C, and I think i have enough reasons now thanks a million. reason i asked if steel - i guess it's the brake pads. because all other cars have steel brakes too and luckily mine don't squeal. |
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There seems to be plenty of other aftermarket brake pads out there for the M5s and M8s, but no one seems totally happy. Last edited by snowbimmer; 04-24-2024 at 04:55 PM.. |
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the more i drive my Kia (it's a fun fling toy with mental sound system but super crashy harsh over bumps) the more i appreciate the luxury of the higher number non full M BMWs. (sold my M340i because of the Kia lol) hope you get to enjoy many more miles of the 850 |
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04-20-2024, 05:29 PM | #29 |
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Wow, putting BMW’s to work as they were made to do!
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Great thread, thanks for the photography and enthusiasm!
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Love your car great lines reminds me of my old rs7. I just could not get comfortable in the 850, the M550 just fit me better. Your lucky w a great car and great views….
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04-21-2024, 03:27 PM | #32 |
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I was resisting but can resist no more, why the m850 over the m550 LCI? What makes the 8er better?
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Kidding......I see you have a 2018 M550. Which means you know what a great car it is. My M550 was a 2018 also. I had it for 2 years and we went 34,000 miles in it. I was only able to take it on 2 long trips, however: 2,500 miles out to Yellowstone and 2,300 miles down to Yosemite by way of the Pacific Coast Highway. Grand Tetons I'll try to be as objective as possible. I personally think the M550 was the best value in the BMW line-up: Great styling (that hadn't been effed up yet), great power, great handling and at a not break the bank price. Too bad they discontinued it. I absolutely loved the G30 M550, after coming from a 2014 F10 550xi. It was pre-LCI, so only 456 hp instead of 523 hp. Still plenty fast, though. The seats were unreal - best I've ever had in any car. I had the Dynamic Handling Package, so the ride comfort and handling were exceptional. But, the F90 M5 called. I answered. My 2019 Base lasted 17 months and 21,500 miles. One trip to Utah for 3,500 miles. The ride left me missing the comfort of the M550, however. A friend of mine then upgraded his 2017 540xi to a new 2021 M550. I drove it, but was still glad to get back in my M5. His car had the 523 hp engine, but this was before anyone knew that they weren't putting out full power yet. Soon after, I stepped up into an LCI M5C because of the new suspension upgrades. Big improvement. I had that car for 17 months and drove 23,000 miles. It went on a 2,000 mile trip to Wallowa Lake and 4,200 miles out to Mt Rushmore and the Rockies. What an awesome road car that was. All in, I've been able to pull off 10 long trips in my 4 V-8s since 2017. Two in the M550, three in the M5s and five in the M850. I feel my sample set is sufficient for this discussion. I drove my friend's M550 after he got his full horsepower. I also drove an M850 for fun, around the same time. Both equally fast, but the M850 cabin felt more luxurious - and cocooned. Which is weird, because I didn't like the feeling when I drove a couple 650s before I settled on the M550 back in 2017. You sit a lot lower, too. But the styling of the F06 6 Series is just killer. So, I really wanted an 8 series as soon as I saw them. I originally wanted an M8, but deals had vanished, rates were going up and the market was going down. I kept thinking maybe the M850 is the right car, because I knew how much I enjoyed the M550. When I found my M850 on the lot and then drove it, I knew I would be happy - even with almost 100 fewer HP than my current M5. And a less harsh ride. A person still has to drive around in their city. I had built several M550s and M850s on the configurator in the previous 2 years, but the M850 styling always won me over. So, M850 styling over the M550. The price delta was about $25,000 dollars (I'm still not sure where it all goes) and the M850 cabin felt nicer. I feel like my car rides a lot better than my friend's. I think it sounds better. The overall experience felt better, just like an M550 would feel better than a 540, which feels better than a 530. All great cars - the more expensive ones are just better. Especially when you are tooling down the road at 75 mph on a windy road for 10 hours a day. I now have 36,600 miles on the M850. More than the M550, but relatively equal. Again, I really liked my M550, but, it's M850 all the way. The M550 is such a fine looking car. But, it's not this. Sorry for the long winded answer, but, you asked Last edited by snowbimmer; 05-01-2024 at 10:14 PM.. |
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Outstanding!
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Amazing trip and write up
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Excellent write up and thanks for sharing the epic trip photos.
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This brought back some memories from my road trips out west, especially 395 and hwy1 (in a measley ol’ 3 series!) and telluride (in a Tahoe, boo). Thank you for sharing! My guess is the M850 is the perfect GT.
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Awesome journey ! Congrats on the front page!
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I recall your original post when you got the car and took it on an epic trip.
Now you have a two year up date and to say you are doing exactly what the car was built for, long drives and arriving at your destination relaxed. Your pictures are just gorgeous and they only make me want to visit the western states that much more. Although, I am going to say that I will resemble Clevon Little in Blazing Saddles when I go out west. Your detailed and thorough descriptions of your car and experiences traveling the western states behind the wheel makes for great reading and the pictures only enhance your story. Well done. |
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BMW's best brawny cruiser, IMO.
I also like the looks quite a bit--particularly the rear. Not the best in terms of the drive, though. Quite a few above it, I'd say. The '50 cars all have the problem of being hefty in the nose like an Audi, but they don't get the same attention the M versions get in order to help dial that out, and I am not sure straight line power could offset the sum total of deficiencies vs. another series BMW that is lighter but tunable--or just going straight M car. |
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