My wife has an A45s and has the same doubts. She currently has an M4 XDrive on order and it’s costing a lot more money than she’s currently paying for the A45s. They seem to be depreciating faster also. She’s actually in a good place financially with the A45s also. I’m going to show this to her. What a great video from someone that isn’t sponsored by the brand and has actually bought the car👍
Yep I would totally tell her to rethink it. The M4 Xdrive is an expensive kit and they are depreciating hard and will fall even harder soon with the economy going how it is. I got out at last thread lol I prefer the CLA45 ten times more than the am4!
Im going to go out on a limb, and say that the buckets were 80% or more of the problem. The issue is, once you find something you can't live with, when it comes to a car, it makes everything else that much more of a pain in the ass. I feel like the size is fine, for me, but, everyone is different. I have 9,980 miles on mine, and I actually think this is a car that I'm probably going to keep, longer than most of the 31 cars I've had in the 31 years I've been driving. I felt the same way about my 2019 Type R. I bought it because of what it was, when, in reality, I hated driving it, because of the seats. And in the end, the FWD, and it was just slow, since I'd traded in my C7 for it. The only option I dont have on my 22 G82, is the carbon buckets. I love the carbon Ceramics, and the M Drivers Package, and, I can't imagine what you're going to get, next, as probably the only car that's not a downgrade from this, is a 911 GTS or higher.
Just change the seat lol. The ctr is lighter than the gt2 rs and for the money you can make the ctr faster sooooooo sounds like you just keep downgrading from the ctr
I think it’s all a matter of personality as to which car suits someone best ! I’ve had my C118 CLA45 AMG for 8 months and I still get goosebumps driving just to the supermarket ! Big thanks to you for your reviews on the CLA45 as definitely prepared me for it :) I love your videos and can’t wait to see what you get your hands on next !!
Interesting video..I think you're an Amg person but you wanted to try out an M car.. and from your perspective, it wasn't really what you expected it to be. The M engines like to be reved up and for me, I'm always in manual mode when driving my x3m. I still think the engine is special and it makes you feel special even when not pushing it. Personally I haven't driven a amg v8 but I have always loved the sound of the v8 that Mercedes produce. You best get back into a v8 while you can I guess!
Reasons 4, 5, and 6...the seats were uncomfortable and not fun getting in and out. I just saw the review of the bucket seats that he did. Was not an enthusiastic promotion of the seats. So seeing this now, I am not surprised.
A V8 around town with that low down grunt and sound is incredible. It feels special at all speeds because the engine is so unique I found the same thing with the F80. Unless ur really pushing it, it didn’t feel special. The C63 on the other hand, just feels amazing…even in traffic lol
Back to what you said at the end of the video, the reason why a lot of G80/82 owners sell within a year is because of the used car market right now. You can get a huge return of money after even driving the car after many miles. Of course where you live comes to play and I think the m4 in general is too long, I personally own a G80 and think the m3 is the perfect daily. Has the power and the juice.
I’m not surprised to hear you let the M4 go, and honestly, I kinda figured you would. I had my 2020 CLA 45 AMG for 2 years before trading it up for my Outback and the only issue I had with the CLA, was it wasn’t very capable. It’s fine if all you wanna do is city driving, but obviously not good for being adventurous as I found out when I took it to blue ridge. I’m really surprised you got rid of your CLA when you expressed how much you loved it. Like I said, I loved mine, there was nothing wrong with it at all, it was dang fast, just not very capable. I hope you find something you love in your next search for a new car. And I love my outback wilderness. It’s plenty quick for a wagon, very capable, but not that much better on gas. It is a turbo though at least.
You’re just a Mercedes’ person. I’m not sure why you’re considering the new C63s when it’ll be 4600 lbs and have a 4 cylinder hybrid. I can’t even see how that’ll be more fun but to each it’s own.
Everything your saying is why I didn’t keep my GTR R35. It was not a daily driver because of the transmission and the clunky feeling on it. I was hoping the G82 would be different with a smoother feel with the transmission. We will see 😅
i cant agree with this more - i dont know why nobody has said this but i also thought this car was so boring. Its cool a car can go fast but driving feel is really unengaging
The last best DD M3 was the E36 M3! One can drive it every single day,...no matter the occasion! These new modern day expensive cars don't make good DD'ers,...as one always has to be worried about something. And that's what make them Not Fun to Own!
Shouldn't of got the carbon buckets if you were going to be daily driving it. The M sport seats are much easier and more comfortable for day to day use. Other than that the car is absolutely amazing and I can't see your logic on not enjoying it! To each is own!!!
Why would anyone think that a car that does 2.8 sec 0-60 from a dead stop would be a great daily driver? Drive an Aventador sp or a Bugatti and it's the same feeling. For a fraction of the money. I currently own a Carrera 911 4s great daily driver. Thank you BMW for staying true to your devoted followers .
The G82 M4 was no where near 2.8. Like I said, it wasn’t advertised as a daily. Even so, you can’t drive the car 100mph all the time. Anything below that and it was boring.
You do win a prize. Of the 100 or so reviews of the G82 in car mags, on TV and RU-vid, you are the ONLY negative one I've seen. My '21 M4 Competition is not only the fastest car I've ever owned--and that include the '06, '13 and '18 Vettes that proceeded it, but of any car I've ever driven. It handles almost as well as an AWD--mine is RWD, with steering and adaptive dampers that give tremendous front end traction plus great brakes. Put that aside, the interior is second to none with both tech and high quality materials put together at the highest quality level. You can do what you want, of course, but you are so far off base with your reasoning, it defies belief. I enjoy your channel and have been a subscriber--and liker, for quite awhile. But this one is a joke. BTW, the G82 leaves the biturbo V8 C63S in the dust. Many comparisons online. Merc sounds better, I give you that, but that is the only area it beats the M in.
Thanks for your insight! Your statement on the interior is pretty laughable because the interior in terms of tech and materials is not second to none. I was expecting a die hard fan to come after me and it came true lol Also I'm not the only one that has had the same issue, I have had countless DMs and messages saying they agree with exactly what I said in this video. I get that you are bias since you own one but I'm not going to lie to myself because I bought the car, it is a boring vehicle and a lot of people agree with me. Anyways enjoy your car!
@@yaboibakalli As I said, you can do--and think, whatever you want. Will be curious as to what you buy that's "better" than the M4. The CLA 45 is a distant second to the RS3, imo. To each his own.
This guy needs a prius lol thats the perfect car for him and his personality lol guy talks about daily driving and got the carbon seats the worst seats you can get for daily driving a car instead of the normal seats with cooling , big ? This car is literally on the girly side of cars 189 inches lol defensively you need a prius with a lil dog .
You sure are not a sports car driver and should not be driving one clearly. If you think a G80 is not practical as a daily, I specifically bought the F80 in 2020 because the G80 was two watered down and not as visceral aka sporty. It's all good. We all think we want to be fast drivers and cool but not everyone's meant to drive a super car or prefers to drive. I should say just go get the new C class. Seems like be perfect for you
You just a you tuber looking for content thats the main reason why and you were not really a die hard enthusiast car but a wannabees,be realistic dude😂 and you should have gone manual with M2 comp than auto M4 and your perspective might be a little different.
It is a bitch to get into reverse. Can't get in a rush to get into reverse. Too many electronic gimmicks. 2022 M4 Comp owner. The HK audio sucks compared to Audi B&O. Interior plastics are on par with a Chevrolet. Non functional fender vents. Carbon exterior bits should be standard! Black exterior trim looks cheap. Love/hate relationship. Rough riding. 20's on the back etc. Ok. Nothing special.
Getting into reverse is a little awkward but you get used to it. Coming from a normal up down lever, it takes sometime to get used to. I think amg's have even more electronic gimmicks! The HK sound is not at the same level as the B&O. You can code in bowers and Wilkins settings to use with the HK. This made the sound miles better imo. Interior plastics down below at knee level and lower does feel cheap but you can option extended leather. The only fake vent would be the side vents? M cars have always had a stiff setting, amg as well. Only Audi's RS have a softer ride feel
“What’s the issue?” You’re just another “enthusiast” that doesn’t have genuine ideas. That’s how you ended up in something you didn’t even want at the day of purchase.
Sounds like a lot of pointless excuses that you’d get on any other vehicle. To me it felt super light but maybe because merc create cars that are like air it feels heavy to you. Both jus as fast as each other. I’ve driven one never had an issue reversing or parking. Your c63 didn’t have soft limiter or anything stopping engine sounding good the new m4 obviously does like any new car hence why you don’t get a rumble from it when driving slow.
I own a G80 Comp XD and daily mine and have no idea why anyone would think its not a good daily. Coming from an AMG CLA 45 I can see why you think its heavy, because it is heavier, but I think not ordering the carbon bucket seats would have made it more practical. Not mention the used mark up prices right now are so high you can drive it for 5-6 months and still make $10k-$20k so Im sure that had some impact on your decision. I absolutely love my G80 CompXD and wouldnt trade it or sell it... Its super practical, it goes from housewife to stripper with a push of a button. One minute I have my two kids & groceries in its spacious trunk, and the next minute im gapping C8 vettes... I also wanted an AMG CLA 45 initially and thats how I found your channel, but my dealer couldnt find one, so I researched other drivers cars, and M3/M4 kept coming back as the top reviewed. I can say with certainty I concur with their reviews, and IM so glad I didnt end up in a AMG CLA 45. Even though I could sell my M3 CompXD and make $15k profit, knowing what I know about the car, I would pay an extra $15k to own it, so the car offers that value to me. To each their own, and thats why not one car is a good fit for everyone, I suppose I dont understand why its not a good daily driver. The suspension is far smoother than a AMG CLA 45, you dont have to worry about getting a bent rim over every little pothole, and while the car is bigger & heavier downtown city driving isnt bad as the visibility is pretty good. I personally wouldnt get the Carbon Bucket seats, because that would be a bit of a pain in ass after X time, but I didnt get them in mine because I knew it would be a daily driver for me. Good luck on finding your new car!
Hey thanks for your input and review! The selling the M3/M4 for profit days are completely over. I can tell you even with an xdrive you won’t be getting a profit, maybe you’ll break even on the payoff (if you have one) In order to make $15k profit after 5-6 months you’d have to sell it for $105-10k. Nobody is paying that much for those cars anymore. After having the 45 for 30k miles and the M4 for 8k, I can safely say the 45 is a much more tolerable daily than the latter. The 45 has much more emotion, better tech and just feels fun/cool to drive. The m4 was completely opposite but maybe the M3 is different. Enjoy your car!!
Yeah anyone paying retail for a used car is out of their mind, those days are ending or have ended. Agree with this reviewer the new M3/4 is kind of a boat and sure it's fast but you don't feel anything and steering is relatively numb (compared to true sports car). I had high hopes for the new M2 but leaked pics are concerning. Will probably get a 2023 RS3 and drive it for a year
@@chamaldealwis9 I know but what else is there unless you have coin for a GT3 and can find one. The new M2 in red is kind of growing on me a little and I'm on the wait list
M4 Comp = race car(with some daily compromises). After 2 months and nearly 5k miles on mine, i agree with some of your daily driver gripes, but i was coming from a Ford Raptor, but have also owned a number sports cars. I will say the throttle modulation is a learning curve. You're either into it , or you're not. Personally I really like it. I have taken it on a couple 7 hour + drives. Have yet to track it, but know it'll do well :) Commute ~ 90miles round trip every week day between freeway and country road driving. Just ordered the winter wheel set and really look forward to what it'll be like in that environment (coming from having a WRX 5 door to and S5 to a X6 50i and lastly to that 2019 raptor) It certainly demands more of the driver in the moment to moment city driving (sneeze factor throttle and brakes) , but the ability to transform the car from full efficient to full sport plus and 2WD across the board, just silly fun. Couldn't agree more that the G82 puts on speed really fast... never thought it would be an issue, but i do end up in triple digits a lot easier (and sometimes accidentally) than i should. Good on you for making a decision and not having that ~100k burden on your shoulders. Looking forward to hearing what you got for it and what's next. Based on your comments I would assume you'll be putting a V8 back in the garage and couldn't blame ya:)
All the reasons you got rid of it are the reasons i want one 🤣🤣🤣. We have an M440i rn and love it as an everyday driver but I want one I can modify/tune/etc and pull out on good weather days maybe feed it a mustang or two.
At the end of the day, you did what's best for you and your needs and no one can fault you for that. Looking forward to what you get next! In terms of people selling the car early, my guess is because they tend to get their money's worth in terms of videos and content then are still able to sell it after for a profit. Also, the car is so new still that there isn't too much yet in terms of mods so not too much content. As a fellow RU-vidr, that's just my guess but I could be totally off lol
You are a Mercedes guy. Those cars are soft and more luxury oriented. A much better A BMW is more sportier with a stiffer ride. It's ok that you don't like the BMW. We like what we like. I have had an F80 and 82 and the new G82. The new G82 is a cream puff compared to the F82. It rides softer and it has lost all of it's character that BMW "M" is known for. I had my G82 for 2 months and sold it for a profit. I decided that I would get a pre-owned Porsche now. BMW just wasn't living up to my expectations. Well to get a Pre-owned Porsche I had had to look at 2017 or older to be in the same price point as the M4. I was missing serious tech and performance that just wasn't in the late model Porsche when compared to the new M4. I looked for several months. I just couldn't pull the trigger on an old car with 50K miles and no heated seats. LOL. So I went and ordered a new M4 again even though I knew it wouldn't be like driving a Porsche or even the older F82 but hey it's the best bang for the buck. To me it rides soft for an M4 more like a M5 these days. I can use it as a daily since most of my drive time is on roads that are 65 MPH or higher. I don't necessarily have a sports car anymore in my mind but I do have a really fast sedan with lots of tech and I guess that's ok till I can afford to get the Porsche of my dreams.
Alot g80x owners sold within a year because they made money on the cars. These cars were very hard to get. I think you just don't like the car. C63 are nice but feel very heavy like a tank and they have a boat like feel. Bmw ride more firm and feel far more stiff. I just think you are a Mercedes man over a bmw man. Do what makes you happy. I own a g80 manual. The car is fantastic 👌 👏.. just buy the car thats makes you smile 😃
This is a stupid excuse you want a daily driver get a civic or a camry or a corola the G82 m4 is a drivers car a men car is not to look cool or prettier than others is too be faster and aggressive i love mine and i daily my acura Rdx❤
thank you for your honesty. i have watched all the videos regarding the m4 and I think I have come to conclusion that I won't buy it in the future. also don't be down you still have that G63 beast☺. Great videos man keep it up.❤❤❤
I completely disagree with this. I recognize that this is a personal view, but some items seem contradictory. It’s the same weights as the C63S. I do get the driving around town part, the car does want to stretch its legs though. For the price, it’s the best bang for the buck. GTR performance for $40,000 less.
I feel the same way about my G80. Around city, regular driving it just doesn’t do it. Not sure what it is. When you get on it, the car is fun again and you remember why you bought it but yea kinda boring otherwise
I have only driven the manual M4 and the comp M3, I liked the M3 way better. The G80 m3 will definitely be in my garage one day especially if these prices continue to drop! 😊
I am surprised, although mind you I haven't driven a G82 M4. I have a '17 C63S coupe and a '20 X3M as a daily which basically has same engine and transmission as the M4 and I actually quite like it. It still has that go fast everywhere vibe and there is so much feedback daily driving it even in comfort mode that it can be tiresome sometimes but never felt like too much to the point I wanna sell it. But that's also cause I am coming from a OG M2 which was even stiffer hahaha
Hahaha yeah I think the X3M would be different even with a similar engine has it’s made for a different purpose. I almost actually got a X3M instead! I don’t know, maybe I just don’t like BWM as much and it’s strictly my person view on it.
Not to bash the C205 C 63s but I mean it wasn't known for a plush ride even in comfort. The FL is much better though. I would had assumed the X3M would ride way better than the C 63s based on that reason, different tires and sizes also affects the ride quality after all. How do you find the ride of the C205 C 63s with the M2 you had if you don't mind me asking, curious.
@@googleuser4708 The advantage the c63s has is its adaptive suspension whereas the m2 doesnt. In comfort, the c63s is slightly more comfortable and compliant than the m2 but in sport or s+ its definitely more rough. The m2 does a great job at balancing things despite not having adaptive suspension.
@@yaboibakalli Everyone has their own preference and thats totally normal, thats why so many brands exists ! For example i can appreciate how good performance value per dollar the zl1 camaro is but i can never see myself owning one haha
I just sold my G82CX, and put a order in for G80. Did those carbon bucket seats were one of factor counts in “hassle”? I had standard seats in my M4 and Im thinking about to order bucks for M3. They are so cool and beautiful, and I understand once you are in it, it feels comfortable , but getting in and out is pain. Im just worry if it will get old down the road. Great informative video, as always, can’t wait to see your next car. ✌️
Hey man congrats! I think the buckets definitely played a part in being a hassle, after 8k miles the high side bars started to become dirty and worn out form getting in and out. If it’s your daily, I would probably recommend getting the standard seats vs the buckets. If it’s your weekend car, I’d say get the buckets
I was just thinking the same thing after watching his vid. What a pain in the ass getting in an out of carbon buckets would be for a daily driver. No way would I order those, the regular seats are fine. I'll leave the carbon buckets for the RU-vidrs.
Amg and M cars are very different from each other . Not to mention the brands have different philosophies. Mercedes have always been more comfortable while BMW(especially the M cars) are just more raw. Seems like you would really like the M340i
I would suggest getting an m550 if your open for driving a sedan. I daily it, amazing car, 530hp V8. Perfect daily, in comfort mode feels like a gulf stream jet, throw it into sports mode it becomes a fighter jet. Have had it for 3 months so far it’s amazing! Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde personality
I have a g82 & g80 m3 … I drove my buddys c63s. You out of your mind if you think the c63 has more power g82. Yes the v8 sounds better but more power he’ll nah
You did what was best by you. You experienced it & you established it's not for you. I'm still contemplating on a F90 M5 competition pack or a G80 M3 CP. My 1st BMW was a F10 M5 CP. I loved it. I live in a small City with really small roads etc. I sold it for the F80 M3 CP. It looked nice etc but it didn't compare to the F10 M5 CP (complete car). I sold the F80 for the F90 M5 CP. I loved this car but the Mrs & the kids didn't like it. They preferred the F10 M5 CP. I sold the F90 M5 CP & bought the X3M. It was OK but I didn't like it. I only had the CLS (Mercedes) & loved it. Was contemplating on the C63S & the E63S but didn't proceed with Merc & went with BMW. I also considered a RS5 & a RS3 (Audi) but not convinced. 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for the kind feedback! I would say the F90 M5 Comp is different then the M4, I think I would have been very happy with the M5 Comp but it was out of my price range. That car is the perfect mix of speed, luxury and sound. I would probably go with that tbh but I would def test drive one first!
The G80 and G82 is one of the first cars that people are realizing that automotive journalists drive cars a specific way and that way makes the G80s seem like great cars. Regular people don’t drive like that. It’s cool to see of course but it’s not practical for most people.
If the car is too quiet you can always change the exhaust. Even tho the buckets look great I would just stick with sports seats if I'd plan to track it rarely. What car are you gettin next? I think you are just a Merc boy not a Beamer boy.
Wut.....I just switched from AMG CLS 53 to M4 competition xdrive convertible, and have had the exactly opposite feeling...M4 is a better daily drive(I didn't opt the bucket seat tho, that's probably the major issue for you). The car feels smaller than my AMG and more nimble and smoother at mountain road for sure, BMW M series is truely "the ultimate driving machine" from my experience. In terms of daily drive, it actually is a little bit softer and smoother than my AMG, that AMG is like a tank or boat with huge amount of torque and power...M4 is more like a Civic with much more horsepower and better handling. However, one thing I really miss about my AMG is that 48-volt system(a lot of people don't like it), it gives u the instant torque at the mini sec you press the gas pedal, man that feeling.....I can feel "huge" delay of turbo while driving M4 compared with AMG. That's the only part my AMG does better imo.
Also I really understand what you are talking about in the video, as both AMG and M owner. I can feel it, hard to describe, let's say, AMG is like a bodybuilding champion, looks way cooler while flexing his muscle, feels raw, intimidating and masculine, lifts 400 pounds with no sweat, that feeling is really thrilling and exciting. On the other hand, M is like an UFC fighter, knock you down in just one punch, it's kind of boring and predictable in some way...
Look at us both changing to the same cars! Haha I’m glad you enjoy the M4 more than me, it’s all about personal preference. I think it’s cause I’m Albanian so I have to have a Mercedes LOL
Anything for views, huh? Boring... Are you kidding me? Coming from liter bikes and popping wheelies next to 18-wheelers, this thing is the most exciting vehicle with 4 wheels. And I'm coming from Stage 3 STIs and FBO/e85 GTRs. The thing is flawless in the transmission department with a killer 1st gear and 7 more to go. Has an interior that puts the latest GTR to shame. You can really sit 4 adults in it. The launch is amazing. Stability and control, again, much better than my GTR under heavy acceleration. And with the xDrive, the M4 Comp. is hard to beat. If you didn't do this for views, I would seriously have your testosterone level check; I hear your generation has a very serious issue w/ it ;)
I just bought a 24 G82 Xdrive M4 Comp. Ive always only driven big cars like G63, RR SVR, X6, Urus. My M4 is the first sport sedan I’ve owned and it’s the best driving experience I’ve had. I daily drive all my cars. Sorry to hear about your experience bud but Im having a blast!
Intriguing. I am not huge into BMW cars, but I am thinking about saving up and selling my 2016 Genesis Coupe 3.8 for a Supra in a few years. I drive alone and carry my bags, and get groceries. Recently, I thought the G82 M4 seems like a cool coupe car, even though I don't really like BMW cars. The S58 engine and AWD system seems amazing. Either way, I would never have many for these cars anytime soon.
I test drove an M4 while it was still on the electronically controlled break in limit. In the comfort mode, it can drive like a Lexus if you don't push it, and you shouldn't. Then I test drove an M3 with 6K miles, and I do agree, you have to hold it from going fast if your preferred way of driving is Lexus style. Anyway, it's possible to drive it reasonably comfortable. But I only drive manual transmission, so it's much easier to control the car. Automatic requires more learning. 5 months isn't enough.
You had me at "burden lifted". That's how selling my BMW 535. Got a GLE 43 and DAILY driving....BLASTING around town for 2 YEARS strong and counting. Benz's seem to handle speed better, it's nothing for them. Servicing and tires, honestly. I still have trauma from bmw warning bells and chimes, and wondering everyday what issues it wants to announce today. That's no way to live.😅
they car is literally destroying everything on the streets performance wise with a downpipe, especially if it's an xdrive. Not sure what your issue was with daily driving the car, albeit the city or in bad weather but from my experience it's been nothing but good. I wouldn't give the car a bad review off people selling it within a year of ownership because 1. we don't know your stats and who's really selling 2. some people lease expensive cars and sell and re-lease a newer year model. Honestly sounds like you were wanting attention at low speeds which the m4 comp doesn't really offer unless you go FBO with a tune.
I dove 2020 c63s and my biggest complaint was exactly what you like about it: It did not provoke me to race it and give it full beans. Im daily my car as i stole it lol And that what I like about BMWs that you are a pure athlete and nothing else, and that is what I am myself
Probably would've been better off in an M5 comp. I have a G80 M3 with the regular seats. It is very stiff, and I have a Kw has kit on it. If you like a stiff ride, its cool. Your family will not enjoy it at all. For me tho, it's fun.
Oh me has a creeping feeling you’ll maybe consider the new E-Class e63 AMG and love that car. Again not my cup of tea as I’m always an M guy esp this M4 comp, but I just get this gut feeling the E63 is just the right balance of what you’re looking for. Cheers
Thx thx thx for the info, i was about to bid in a green M4 comp but after watching this vid i will take it of the list! I buy them damaged, repair them n then enjoy them… after a while i sell them off for a new project.. but with what u said i wont be doin that with the m4 i found… thx again for helpin avoid a disappointment
I own this car also and I would say it’s a great every day driver no issues whatsoever. The only thing I don’t like about the car is it has turbo lag, and also that it has depreciated quickly.
