Should you buy a MANUAL BMW M4?

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[Kram]

Just took delivery of my manual M4 (Brooklyn Gray) yesterday and love it. Traded a 2018 AMG E63s and really enjoy driving a manual gearbox again. It came down to this or a 2020 911s that was at the BMW dealer priced at $100k (had 41k miles on it). I'm happy with the M4!

[lustra]

Wait a min. You’re were complaining that steering wheel is too high when your seat clearly has more room to adjust your height 😂😂 you didn’t even adjust your seat before starting your drive lol. 5:08

[sheldads]

I like them but do prefer the 4 doors though and yes the steering sits too high

[kbtracklaps]

Great review. I daily and track my G82 6MT (now on 305 square setup). Miss your track videos!

[drjk]

I remember reading a review of the G-series M cars and the title said something along the lines of "this manual is not worth saving". As much as enthusiasts decry "Save the Manuals", do you think some cars like the G8X M models should either step up their manual transmissions or just save R&D money and give it up altogether?
Also, I've seen people install aftermarket transmission kits or monoball front bushings to improve the overall feel, but do you think it's wrong to leave it to the aftermarket to fix a car's shortcomings when rivals do it better from factory?

[Respect_N]

Thought I was the only one that thought the steering wheel was a bit too high. Even at its lowest setting, I cant really see the street name area anymore on the bottom of the dash. Awesome Video as always brother!

[cmanny]

Hey Tommy, have you tried out the carbon buckets in the g8x platform? I’ve sat in one but haven’t driven a car that has them yet. They are really supportive and go lower than the base seats. Curious what you think of them and the comfort level while driving.

[clubracer]

Thanks, hopefully you dig a bit deeper into how it drives and feels when you do the G80. Really want a Blackwing, but the 4 is too small and the 5 too big... The reviews for them are off the chart though, especially compared to the G8X. Sadly, the last 3 manual RWD sedans left.

[djzaki]

Hey Tommy, I had a yas marina manual f80 m3 around the same time you did! I'm now in a manual g80 m3. In my perspective, handling and shifting feels the same. Torque feels more gradual and continuous compared to the f80. Interior also feels top notch.

I need a sedan for the kids. But, if I didn't have to have a 4 door I'd definitely get a 911. What's your opinion though. I still have a e92 M3. Should I sell that for an older 911?

[Gadfly]

I bought ///M4 CF seats, and Corvette C8 both less than 911 $.
C8 has targa too too

[michaelmcgorty]

bro bought a porsche and turned into a snob : (

[philnleblanc]

Great vid Tommy. Love the content you put out.

[M_is_for_Monty]

What about the G87 M2?? What do you think of it??

[YumboYack]

Meh, for $80k-90k i’d still take a well equipped 991.2 base or a 981 GTS.

[dwaynebolan]

How does the g80 compare to a F80? Handling wise.

[scherpebocht]

Its funny u say that in eu bmw manuals are known for the 3rd gear

[Darkstrike]

It’s funny subjective with the nose, I never liked the previous front profile and I mostly bought my M4 G82 because of the look

[Screaming-Trees]

Thing is it's not really that playful with the rear end. Except when it's very wet and you're going at it. In those cases though your Porsche will also slide a bit. Only way to fix that permanently is 4wd I guess. Which for some reason BMW in their eternal wisdom decided against. I think the car could benefit from all wheel drive but hey, they know best. Or more like they just do whatever the fuck they want or whatever they deem will make them money.

[ThePatrickBateman]

I have a 6MT F80 but can't get behind a 6MT G8X, the car is just funner with the ZF8. Also, this guy couldn't opt for $300 lasers lmao?

[kentao]

So after telling you about my g80 in forums last week, you post this…🙄🙄🙄😂😂😂.

Ok now let me see what you have to say. Lol.


Alright I agree with a lot of your points. Steering wheel is slightly high but I’m taller so it doesn’t matter as much. Having learned manual on a 911 I get what you’re saying about the manual. I just refuse to not have a 3rd pedal. There is definitely no feedback through the steering wheel. Lastly the front did grow on me. Just looks meaner to me.

The mix of tech plus how “angry” the car can be on the road gives me those tinglies lol but I can’t compare it to a 911. A 4 door, high horsepower, manual sedan- there is no comparison in my book. People keep telling me I had the option of a black wing. Absolutely not. Now that is an ugly car. The tech is not the same either and it’s overpriced. American car quality is simply not there.