[ctelimad]

In 14 months my lease will be up and i started thinking what should i get next
Should i wait for the new m5 with 750 hp (early 2024)
XM (i dont like the look but will see how it translates to production)
I always feel i need more power
Any thoughts appreciated

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

Are you staying with BMW or open to other brands as well?

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

Are you staying with BMW or open to other brands as well?

I am open to other brands also

[mjr24]

I don't think the M5 would be out until 2025…..it normally doesn't come out the first year as the new 5 series.

[bohoya32]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

I am open to other brands also

Take a look at the Taycan or e-tron GT. The turbo and RS models are blisteringly fast. Electric is different. Power is always there.

Don't buy into all the feedback on 12V battery issues. Cars are awesome. I have the RS e-tron GT, which was a tough call over the M8, but I love it and it's a total beast.

[ctelimad]

If i am gonna go electric I am hoping that the tesla roadster will be out so it will be an easy choice given how crazy fast it will be
For what is available now i think the audi looks the best as an electric car
The m5 should be out in early 2024 i think given last gen was out early 2018
I was wondering if an m8csl will be in option by that time
Will see what comes out
Thank you everyone for the feedback

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

Have you seen the new SL?

I think Im going to go with that after the M8, but alot can happen in the next 2 1/2 years.

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

Have you seen the new SL?

I think Im going to go with that after the M8, but alot can happen in the next 2 1/2 years.

Yes i like the look but the sl63 needs more power and when the sl63e or 73e is out probably it is close to 200k and i would rather get something more special at this price

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

Originally Posted by ctelimad

Yes i like the look but the sl63 needs more power and when the sl63e or 73e is out probably it is close to 200k and i would rather get something more special at this price

WE ARE SPOILED WITH THE m8 POWER

[xmanpro]

That taycan turbo s is calling me

[ctelimad]

Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

WE ARE SPOILED WITH THE m8 POWER

Yes when u try the M8 you feel everything is slow

[gatordent2007]

Originally Posted by bohoya32

Take a look at the Taycan or e-tron GT. The turbo and RS models are blisteringly fast. Electric is different. Power is always there.

Don't buy into all the feedback on 12V battery issues. Cars are awesome. I have the RS e-tron GT, which was a tough call over the M8, but I love it and it's a total beast.

I have an Etron gt that I chose over an incoming m850 at the time. I’m almost to the point of trying to trade it in for an m8 instead and get back to my BMWs. I wanted something different but I feel I had a much less frustrating experience with my several previous BMWs. The issue is I still think the e tron gt looks cooler on the outside than the BMW

[bohoya32]

Originally Posted by gatordent2007

I have an Etron gt that I chose over an incoming m850 at the time. I’m almost to the point of trying to trade it in for an m8 instead and get back to my BMWs. I wanted something different but I feel I had a much less frustrating experience with my several previous BMWs. The issue is I still think the e tron gt looks cooler on the outside than the BMW

Interesting. What are your issues?

[gatordent2007]

Originally Posted by bohoya32

Interesting. What are your issues?

I’ve had the HUD go out already. The numerous error codes that happen randomly. The cameras are not as good as BMW and are way too sensitive. Plus I’m dealing with a horrible sound coming from either my brakes or suspension right now and it’s got me really frustrated.

The issue is I absolutely love the way the e tron looks. I love the taycan too and struggled to chose one of those. I think both of those cars look better and more unique than the 8 series at any trim level. It just depends on preference, but with me, i like the fact that those 2 EVs stand out compared to even an m8. I’ve had like 5 BMWs in a row and we have our second x7 already so I’m a big BMW fan. I wanted something different when I got the AUDI and I’ve never had as many compliments on a car in the 4 months I’ve owned it as I have a with the audi and that’s why I haven’t traded it in yet.

I think if there is wasn’t a shortage on m8s and m850s right now and a deal to be had, I probably could be convinced to trade the Audi in for one of those.

[bohoya32]

Originally Posted by gatordent2007

I’ve had the HUD go out already. The numerous error codes that happen randomly. The cameras are not as good as BMW and are way too sensitive. Plus I’m dealing with a horrible sound coming from either my brakes or suspension right now and it’s got me really frustrated.

The issue is I absolutely love the way the e tron looks. I love the taycan too and struggled to chose one of those. I think both of those cars look better and more unique than the 8 series at any trim level. It just depends on preference, but with me, i like the fact that those 2 EVs stand out compared to even an m8. I’ve had like 5 BMWs in a row and we have our second x7 already so I’m a big BMW fan. I wanted something different when I got the AUDI and I’ve never had as many compliments on a car in the 4 months I’ve owned it as I have a with the audi and that’s why I haven’t traded it in yet.

I think if there is wasn’t a shortage on m8s and m850s right now and a deals to be had, I probably could be convinced to trade the Audi in for one of those.

Amazing. You and I have similar perspectives. I even have the X7 too, which I love.

I haven't had the issues though with the etron. Been a great car so far in almost 2 months.

Agree on the styling of the car. It's an incredible head turner. I had a deposit on a 4 door M8 Comp coming in here in NY and bailed on that for the Audi.

[M8Bimmer]

Compared to an 8 series the looks of the Panamera doesn't cut the mustard for me. Very few interesting lines on that car imo. Yawn
I looked but passed. Oh lots of choices for us all.

[gatordent2007]

Originally Posted by M8Bimmer

Compared to an 8 series the looks of the Panamera doesn't cut the mustard for me. Very few interesting lines on that car imo. Yawn
I looked but passed. Oh lots of choices for us all.

But the taycan and e tron gt are much nicer than the panamera. The point is I feel only car enthusiasts appreciate and know what a beast of a car the m8 is. The EVs look so nice, they even grab the attention of the non enthusiasts

[gatordent2007]

Originally Posted by bohoya32

Amazing. You and I have similar perspectives. I even have the X7 too, which I love.

I haven't had the issues though with the etron. Been a great car so far in almost 2 months.

Agree on the styling of the car. It's an incredible head turner. I had a deposit on a 4 door M8 Comp coming in here in NY and bailed on that for the Audi.

My etron was pretty great at first too. Hopefully yours continues to be solid!

[Bimmersandmopars]

Originally Posted by gatordent2007

But the taycan and e tron gt are much nicer than the panamera. The point is I feel only car enthusiasts appreciate and know what a beast of a car the m8 is. The EVs look so nice, they even grab the attention of the non enthusiasts

This here....

There aren't many M8s in circulation and they're just now really taking trend and combining that with the inventory shortages and dealer markups is making the price point of the M8 into the Porsche/ McLaren territories.

The M8 is a true wolf in sheep's clothing and I'm OK with that.

[ikonn]

All I know is that when I launched this thing I was nauseous.

[M8Bimmer]

Originally Posted by ikonn

All I know is that when I launched this thing I was nauseous.

Some of the angles on that car are amazing I must admit. But some angles just make it look....cheap to me. I see so many lesser cars in that car as well. Some angles give certain areas of that car a look like other much less grade of vehicle.
Each to his own I guess.
Even the M8 has few angle I'm not fond of.