[limeypride]

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Both are nice vehicles, but I'd personally go for the M5. The M8 definitely is a good looking vehicle, and better looking than a lot of BMW's latest efforts, but I'm personally not a fan of the kink and c-pillar area, the M8 just looks a bit "chunky" past the b-pillar, but still very good, but I prefer the coupe and I like the svelte and understated appearance of the M5 more.

Interior wise, the M8 looks nice and modern, and has nice interiors (although full Merino is a must otherwise you get cheap plastics in the lower areas) but not very special for a "flagship" vehicle, but still nice, just not S-Class or GT4D or Panamera nice. M5 is pretty much the same, nice and comfortable, but not really special, good materials though.

The price of the GC is really what I'm not a fan of, although I'm sure that you could get a deal, but I'd prefer to have a lower price/lease with the M5 (non-comp) which can likely do 90-95% of what the M5 comp and M8GC can do.

Nod, that's completely understandable.

For me, if it's a luxury purchase (which the M8 sooooo is), I want it all. Satiating my gratuitous appetite for toys is expensive but it puts a huge smile on my face.

[ZZZZMD1991]

Originally Posted by Greer

If you get the M8 Grand coupe it has to be lease only. These cars are going to drop like a rock in value. And, as I have said many times on this board, never BUY the first year of a new M Car. NEVER.

I had a 2000 E39 M5 that was bulletproof; but maybe it wouldn't really be considered "first-year", since it had been out in Europe for about a year before it was introduced to the U.S.A. Hard to say...

[weingarm]

Looks are always going to be subjective. Some like the M5, others like the M8 GC.

For me, it came down to the understated good looks of the M5 over the "look at me" looks of the M8 GC. The M5 being the cheapest point of entry into the S63 4.4L V8 engine platform with defeatable 4WD was just a bonus.

I had a hard time justifying a $24 grand bump in price for the same performance platform.

See pics. These are nearly identically optioned M5 vs M8. Difference is $24k.

[edwarjejeega]

Originally Posted by limeypride

I agree. Who the fuck would want to drive this:

W

[edwarjejeega]

Originally Posted by weingarm

Looks are always going to be subjective. Some like the M5, others like the M8 GC.

For me, it came down to the understated good looks of the M5 over the "look at me" looks of the M8 GC. The M5 being the cheapest point of entry into the S63 4.4L V8 engine platform with defeatable 4WD was just a bonus.

I had a hard time justifying a $24 grand bump in price for the same performance platform.

See pics. These are nearly identically optioned M5 vs M8. Difference is $24k.

Now show the interior comparisons: Seat, center console, door panels

[floating.spirit]

Originally Posted by Archimedes65

When I see this, I think of this. To each his own though.

That's hilarious. How do I unsee that?

[weingarm]

Originally Posted by edwarjejeega

Now show the interior comparisons: Seat, center console, door panels

Assuming you get the full Merino in the M5, interior quality really isn't that much different. Plus, only the M5 can have the massaging seats!

First pic M5, second pic M8 GC

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by weingarm

Assuming you get the full Merino in the M5, interior quality really isn't that much different. Plus, only the M5 can have the massaging seats!

First pic M5, second pic M8 GC

Yeah for me it's a toss up between the two. New 8 interior disappointed me a bit. 5 looks a bit more traditional and dash design is showing a little age but the 8 isn't my favorite.

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by weingarm

Assuming you get the full Merino in the M5, interior quality really isn't that much different. Plus, only the M5 can have the massaging seats!

First pic M5, second pic M8 GC

Have you owned both? I have. 2 x F90s over 2 years and 1 x M8C GC for 4 months or so. If you've owned both, then I'll respectfully disagree (other than the massage seats which is a personal beef of mine).

That said, though, if you haven't owned both, then I'm afraid you're uninformed...

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Yeah for me it's a toss up between the two. New 8 interior disappointed me a bit. 5 looks a bit more traditional and dash design is showing a little age but the 8 isn't my favorite.

Do it, you won't be disappointed. There's so much more there than first meets the eye...

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by floating.spirit

That's hilarious. How do I unsee that?

Get a Mustang. See you in a few months...

[floating.spirit]

Originally Posted by limeypride

Get a Mustang. See you in a few months...

An unpalatable solution, but sheer genius.

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by floating.spirit

An unpalatable solution, but sheer genius.

Hahahaha.

[subterFUSE]

Originally Posted by Archimedes65

When I see this, I think of this. To each his own though.

Yeah but the M8 doesn't run people over at Cars n Coffee, because German. 😂

[supershaft]

Am I the only one that finds the badge placement on the m8 completely out of place? Looks like an afterthought

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by supershaft

Am I the only one that finds the badge placement on the m8 completely out of place? Looks like an afterthought

Yes.

Wait... fuck it!! Now it does. Jeez...

[supershaft]

bmw in 2020 - fuck it just stick the m8 badge there and make the grills on the m4 as big as possible!

anyway the M8 looks aggressive as fuck and badass. enjoy it!

[floating.spirit]

Originally Posted by limeypride

Yes.

Wait... fuck it!! Now it does. Jeez...

LOL! At least it doesn't say "Shelby"