Moving on...

Stumpel · 12-28-2019, 04:41 PM

My 2015 640 ix is beyond a doubt the most beautiful car I ever owned. From every angle it is simply stunning. Moreover, in my two years of ownership I had no issues or breakdowns - clearly a great car. Unfortunately (for me), I found the driving experience less inspiring; from day one, I longed for a clutch pedal and real engine noise/noise/vibration/feel.

So yesterday, I traded the 640 and moved on to a 2018 M3 competition - 6 speed manual - an incredible machine. Not a better car, just different and more suitable for me.

This is a great forum with great information. Although I mostly lurked around, I enjoyed being part of it - moving on to the F80 M3 pages of this site for now.

Thanks for all the help and Happy New Year.

NorthCountryGuy · 12-28-2019, 05:09 PM

Have good travels.

Qsilver7 · 12-28-2019, 07:43 PM

ezmaass · 12-28-2019, 09:07 PM

Congratulations on the new M3. Yes, without a doubt, the 6 is not a small, nimble machine that will satisfy those who want to toss around the car. It's a sportier version of a luxo-barge.

thebmw · 12-29-2019, 02:39 AM

Congrats, but why not a 6spd 650 (if you can find one) or 6spd M6?

Stumpel · 12-29-2019, 10:52 AM

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Congrats, but why not a 6spd 650 (if you can find one) or 6spd M6?

Good question. As you wrote, it is hard to find any newer BMW with a manual, even an M3. When I finally found an unmolested and unmodified M3, I couldn't help but take it home.

TON-III · 12-30-2019, 03:13 AM

I'm day after day finding myself in the same shoes while I've been a fan of a sporty car with manual transmission ...... but while getting older ( 52 y.) I must admit that the combination of ZF 8-speed and the bottom torque of a 640 D is not bad either. Some say the 6-series is a sport car, as said as being heavy it's something else ( even in M6 mode ?), still attractive as a 'sleeper' that can show the nails if needed

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As you wrote, it is hard to find any newer BMW with a manual, even an M3.

It's nowadays the same with every brand, manual has disappeard almost totally, I've a dream that my car is to have a manual swap ...

Junebug85 · 12-30-2019, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Stumpel

My 2015 640 ix is beyond a doubt the most beautiful car I ever owned. From every angle it is simply stunning. Moreover, in my two years of ownership I had no issues or breakdowns - clearly a great car. Unfortunately (for me), I found the driving experience less inspiring; from day one, I longed for a clutch pedal and real engine noise/noise/vibration/feel.

So yesterday, I traded the 640 and moved on to a 2018 M3 competition - 6 speed manual - an incredible machine. Not a better car, just different and more suitable for me.

This is a great forum with great information. Although I mostly lurked around, I enjoyed being part of it - moving on to the F80 M3 pages of this site for now.

Thanks for all the help and Happy New Year.

Any before and after pics before you leave us...

iamvanja · 12-30-2019, 12:00 PM

Always found something special about big, long grand tourers, even though they are not the most practical.
Something smaller and more tossable would be nice to own - like an M235i or an M2!

Your M3 seems to more or less cover both. Congrats!

Stumpel · 12-30-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

Any before and after pics before you leave us...

A couple of dealer pictures. It's been raining around here...

blackbmw2018 · 12-30-2019, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stumpel

A couple of dealer pictures. It's been raining around here...

Nice car!! love your side mirror, where did you purchase it?

Stumpel · 12-30-2019, 08:12 PM

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Nice car!! love your side mirror, where did you purchase it?

Thanks. As far as I know these are stock mirrors for the F80 M3.

Junebug85 · 12-31-2019, 12:46 AM

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Any before and after pics before you leave us...

A couple of dealer pictures. It's been raining around here...

Lovely! Congrats

city1991 · 01-05-2020, 12:30 PM

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Any before and after pics before you leave us...

A couple of dealer pictures. It's been raining around here...

Beautiful car! I considered an M4 but the ride was just to harsh for me and my back issues. Ended up with a 440 convertible instead.

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Stumpel Private 37 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP 6mt Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Moving on... My 2015 640 ix is beyond a doubt the most beautiful car I ever owned. From every angle it is simply stunning. Moreover, in my two years of ownership I had no issues or breakdowns - clearly a great car. Unfortunately (for me), I found the driving experience less inspiring; from day one, I longed for a clutch pedal and real engine noise/noise/vibration/feel. So yesterday, I traded the 640 and moved on to a 2018 M3 competition - 6 speed manual - an incredible machine. Not a better car, just different and more suitable for me. This is a great forum with great information. Although I mostly lurked around, I enjoyed being part of it - moving on to the F80 M3 pages of this site for now. Thanks for all the help and Happy New Year. Last edited by Stumpel; 12-28-2019 at 05:18 PM..
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ezmaass Lieutenant Colonel 373 Rep 1,698 Posts Drives: '17 650xi GC / '15 Audi R8 V10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the new M3. Yes, without a doubt, the 6 is not a small, nimble machine that will satisfy those who want to toss around the car. It's a sportier version of a luxo-barge. __________________ 2017 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe \| MSport \| Exec Package \| Driver Assist Plus \| ACC Stop & Go \| Adaptive Drive \| B&O \| Night Vision \| Cold Weather \| Active Seats 2015 Audi R8 V10 \| Brilliant Red on Black \| S-Tronic \| Carbon Sideblades \| Carbon Trim \| Full Leather \| Sport Exhaust \| Illuminated Doorsills \| I-Pod \| Contrast Stitching Previous: '14 550xi, '07 335i, '01 325i
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iamvanja Lieutenant 167 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC white on red Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Always found something special about big, long grand tourers, even though they are not the most practical. Something smaller and more tossable would be nice to own - like an M235i or an M2! Your M3 seems to more or less cover both. Congrats!
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