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ToroTheShibe
Have not test drove the new g80 yet. However I believer they’re using a new automatic transmission to make it more “comfortable” for daily driving. I did get to sit in one, and I have to admit the interior + sport seats is a huge upgrade and is nicer than the Audi.
If you don’t plan to track or race the car in any way and just want to buy a “nice sports car” both of these will do it. Yeah the new M cars can’t put their power down but ask yourself how often will you actually be flooring it. To my surprise after watching carwow lining up the g80 and the b9 rs5, the g80 RWd actually kept up and beat the rs5 in the quarter from a start. They really fixed the launch control issue the f80 had.
Audi in my opinion does have a more sophisticated status vs M cars in my opinion. Another thing to keep in mind is if you want to mod. The g80 will have endless amounts of mod/aftermarket parts for the next 5+ years. I have a b9 rs5 and there’s not much of a market for mods compared to an M car. Most people buying rs5 like the car as is whereas most people buy aftermarket’s parts for the M car before they even get the car.
Also something to consider is depreciation/value if you plan to finance/buyout the car.. The m3 will definitely hold more value since I believe more people are wanting those cars since it’s a “bimmer” and a lot of people just know what a m3/4 is. On the flip side, most average people don’t even know about the RS5. Countless times I’ve had people saying I have a nice “s5” when really it’s the RS5.
Lastly, every generation bmw has had some flaw off the factory. E90 has rod bearing, f80 had crank hub. Both are $$$$ jobs and even more $$ if you don’t don’t do it prematurely. Something to think about weather or not BMW perfected the g80
This is a significant factor in daily driving. Even with modest throttle input, the traction mechanisms will kick in all the time. And when it is wet...game over. In fact, flooring these cars in like the 0-80 range is what makes them so enjoyable even as daily drivers. I would only buy these cars with AWD, but the OP mentioned a manual, which can only be had with RWD. I had an e92 M3 with a manual, and that car with a normally aspirated motor and a more modest, linear and progressive power band was much more suited for RWD. Even then, it was a bit scary in the wet and with the traction mechanisms off.
On the other hand, in my Porsche Spyder, with a mid-engine configuration, and a progressive, normally aspirated power band, the car just grips and goes. High torque turbo motors really need AWD. I have my order in now for a 2022 RS5 Sportback. Unless you really want to heavily mod, there are enough aftermarket options that have already been well established for this platform. The RS5 will also still more much more rare than an M3/4. But in the end, you can't go wrong with any of these cars, and it all just comes down to personal preference. I find the RS5 to simply be one of the best looking 4-door car cars available, and for winter driving, nothing can match the level of grip and confidence you have with the Audi Quattro system
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