Yeah that M performance exhaust is in Titanium and the diffuser also needs to be replaced to accomodate it. A single midpipe is the most decent sound you can probably get out of the s58. I deleted the secondary cats with the stock keeping the stock midpipe and was also decent but I always missed...
The tuner boxes(jb4, racechip) add power but are nothing like a real tune. You have to send the ECM to Finland to get it unlocked. Carbon ceramic brakes($8000), carbon bucket seats($5000) are expensive options. The M Performance exhaust is another $10000 and sounds like a fart. M2 and Darkhorse...
I traded my 19 GT for an X3M, then had an M3, then an AMG GLA45...and now I'm back to an mt Dark Horse with handling package. Yes, the m3 was a great all rounder. The X3M was an SUV that could go to the track. The GLA45 was a refined machine with a jewel under the hood(m139). All comparable in...
You "forgot" to add AE, MR, Recaros(comparable to M seats) and B&O. All come standard in the M2. Still the PP doesnt offer the cooling that comes standard in the M2. Got to jump into the DH to have that.
The S550/S650 chassis improved immensely the car's reputation and capability but current...
Thats the point: manual DH premium(only model comparable to base M2/M3) starts inbetween the base(manual) M2 and M3.
Competition and xdrive are not comparable power(remember bmw rates power at the wheels)and traction(awd)wise.
If I trade in my 3 years old M3 for a base DH I would have to put...
Cant touch the sound of the v8. However, in my opinion there's more elements in favor of the S650 vs G8X.
Interior > G8X
Price/Quality > G8X
Power/weight > G8X
Handling > even
Brakes > even
Tuning > S650 (whipple vs femto)
Sound > S650
Aftermarket > S650
Repairs > S650
Community > S650
DIY: S650
Hey Dave,
Just like you, I also changed to the S58 side. First with a ZF8 awd (X3M) then to a MT M3 rwd.
The M3 is an awesome car but guess what...I'm lurking the forum thinking of trading it in for a Dark Horse. I miss the V8 too much. My tuned X3M was possibly quicker than my SC S550 and G80...