Australia - CarExpert and Paul England - CarWow and Matt USA - Doug Demuro and Doug Germany - Autogefühl and Thomas We've been waiting for Paul! I wish you great success.
@@CarExpertAus Can't tell you how good it is not to have to translate channels that talk in horsepower instead of kilowatts, like we're still in the 18th century or something :)
Excellent review. The M850i sounds better though and with a stage 1 tune has similar performance. Hard to tell either apart on the road for those who want to save $70k
The M8 especially the comp version was a failed model- they should have done everything imaginable to reduce the weight, to get it closer to m4 weight to properly compete with Porsche. Not sure what they were thinking so totally agree the m850i is the right one to get.
Love these proper detailed reviews Paul; just one thing i noticed over the last few reviews - almost every time you realise the auto gearbox is a normal, torque-converter type, you seem to be relieved that it's not a double-clutch type, any reason behind this?
Yes 😁 I’m not really a fan of dual clutch gearboxes unless they’re in a sporty car. The gearbox in the M8 is actually perfectly suited to the car. I can’t stand entry-level hatchbacks fitted with complex dual clutch gearboxes for fuel saving as opposed to performance.
Ok Mate, that’s a great review as always, but when are you reviewing the car on your hoodie? I have been waiting for that for ages now and have already booked one in auto.
Nice review Paul. And nice car. For competition, you list the Audi R8 V10+, Mercedes AMG GT, and Porsche 911. Also the Aston Martin DB11. I think BMW has a "problem" at this price point. Given the money, would someone buy this M8 over a DB11? Aston Martin vs BMW? Maybe the problem with this car is that it is kind of an M5 underneath (at about $100k less), whereas the options you listed (R8, AMG GT, etc.) are cars designed for this price point. Or would you choose a Carrera 4S and pocket the $50k? Is the M8 is one of the best looking cars in this segment? I think it looks better than the AMG GT, but is nowhere near as good looking as the R8 or the DB11.
The DB11 is a great car, but it’s let down by a lack of practicality and a two generation old Mercedes-Benz infotainment system. You can’t beat the design though, it’s bloody stunning!
Great review Paul. Interior colours still not winning. How about some used reviews? Not too old, but would like to see how a stinger has held up over 1-2 years, for example.
Stock car and some great times..How about a drag between the Trackhawk and the M8?? BTW, the Trackhawk carries another 400kgs..all for far less than half price.
Sorry, Eshan! You're stuck with me for a little while longer. Alborz is working on other parts of our business :-D you can follow him on Instagram if you'd like to keep up with his cars.
Amazing car, BMW definitely has its performance powertrain packaging and formula right. But for the price, you have to be a hardcore BMW fan to buy one over the more tempting Porsche. With the new BMW cars equipped with the ZF8HP gearbox, to properly launch the car, hold on to the brakes just a tad longer after the Launch Control is activated (maybe a second or two more max) and it will go even harder.
The problem is it won’t hold itself on the spot. You can actually see in one of the launches the rear wheels start spinning, which causes the timer to start. The unprepared surface at the drag strip is a little tricky to contend with!
Is the suspension in comfort mode that uncomfortable? of course it is not a 750Li air suspension, but cant the M8 competition, be used in comfort setting for the suspension as a daily driver car?
It's not uncomfortable, it's just a little too firm. The way I see it, if this was a sportier car that competed with the 911 directly it would make sense that it's firm. But it should be more of a GT. But at the end of the day, I think buyers that look for the Competition version will be willing to sacrifice some comfort for the level of sportiness on offer.
Thank you for the answer. I have no experience with 911, but I have some with 2018 Panamera and 2018 Audi RS4. RS4 was way too firm for my taste; RS4 is a small car, not very wide and not too long, compared with M8 competition and having the DRC on RS4 made that car feel very uncomfortable to be driven day by day. I think you have driven the RS4 2018 with DRC. Compared to that how is M8 competition? Thank you.
im pretty sure you can lower the steering wheel 26:40 . Otherwise great review. I loved how you did a drag race not in race mode with launch control, more real world test.
Who cares about 3.4 sec to 100 if the ride is not optimal, as you described. For this sort of money everything should be perfect, especially with so many driving options. Can't blame the 20 inch wheels.
maaate, todaaay Ay really envy you, but in a good waaay 👍. this bmw maaate is hell of a machine, no matter whether only on a straaayght laaayn. but Ay wonder how many of those maaates who buy this car can actually handle 600+HP with all stability features off.
@@CarExpertAus seemed like your eyes were too focused on making sure you took your foot off the gas just as you saw you hit the distance points on the instrument panel rather than just stomping it past the stop points
Even though he managed good numbers but it can do way better I saw a video for the M8 doing 0.100 km/h in 2.8 seconds You need to build some boost and then launch it that's how to get perfect launch
We tried variations of it, but it didn’t make much of a difference. An unprepped surface will make it harder to achieve times. The 2.8 seconds would have also been with one foot rollout, which we don’t count.
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Exterior: 01:11
Under the Bonnet: 04:39
Interior: 06:10
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Features: 12:10
Practicality: 13:32
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Acceleration Test: 18:54
Verdict: 27:02
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We've been waiting for Paul! I wish you great success.
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😅 thank you, mate! Appreciate the comments!
@@CarExpertAus Can't tell you how good it is not to have to translate channels that talk in horsepower instead of kilowatts, like we're still in the 18th century or something :)
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Excellent review Paul. A great 'head turner' with the 'lot'
Ha ha, great way to put it!
Mate! Loved that review 🙂
Thanks, M8!
The steering wheel is fully adjustable up, down in,out via a button on l/h steering column.
That’s right. But unfortunately when it goes down it sits against my legs and I can’t turn the wheel. I’m a freak!
what a beast in one of the launches you can see the rear wheels spin before it moves off the line..
Ha ha. How cool is it! And that was in 4WD mode! In 2WD mode it just does big burnouts.
Awesome review Paul - looking forward to some more reviews. Love these AMG, M and RS car reviews 🙂🙂
Thanks! Got a fun video with this coming next week so keep an eye out!
Excellent review. The M850i sounds better though and with a stage 1 tune has similar performance. Hard to tell either apart on the road for those who want to save $70k
The M8 especially the comp version was a failed model- they should have done everything imaginable to reduce the weight, to get it closer to m4 weight to properly compete with Porsche. Not sure what they were thinking so totally agree the m850i is the right one to get.
It comes across strongly how much you enjoy what you do which is what I want from a viewer's perspective 👍
Thanks, Geoff. Really appreciate it.
Love these proper detailed reviews Paul;
just one thing i noticed over the last few reviews - almost every time you realise the auto gearbox is a normal, torque-converter type, you seem to be relieved that it's not a double-clutch type, any reason behind this?
Yes 😁 I’m not really a fan of dual clutch gearboxes unless they’re in a sporty car. The gearbox in the M8 is actually perfectly suited to the car. I can’t stand entry-level hatchbacks fitted with complex dual clutch gearboxes for fuel saving as opposed to performance.
Have heard figures of between $8k-10k US to replace a single laser headlight unit ... and yet, I still rather adore this damn car!
🤯 wow! That’s crazy expensive.
People buying an M8 don't know what 💰 cost
I love 💕 it mate love the Blue.🔵 🏁
The blue is fantastic!
Need an m5 competition review.
something about this car I cant put my finger on.. am i crazy for saying I'd rather get a 992 porsche carrera?
Not at all! Very different cars, but the 992 is a heap of fun 😁
One of the best car reviewer on RUclips.
Thanks Joe! Appreciate it 😁
Ok Mate, that’s a great review as always, but when are you reviewing the car on your hoodie? I have been waiting for that for ages now and have already booked one in auto.
Ha ha. We will try and tee one up!
Nice review Paul. And nice car.
For competition, you list the Audi R8 V10+, Mercedes AMG GT, and Porsche 911. Also the Aston Martin DB11.
I think BMW has a "problem" at this price point. Given the money, would someone buy this M8 over a DB11? Aston Martin vs BMW? Maybe the problem with this car is that it is kind of an M5 underneath (at about $100k less), whereas the options you listed (R8, AMG GT, etc.) are cars designed for this price point. Or would you choose a Carrera 4S and pocket the $50k?
Is the M8 is one of the best looking cars in this segment? I think it looks better than the AMG GT, but is nowhere near as good looking as the R8 or the DB11.
The DB11 is a great car, but it’s let down by a lack of practicality and a two generation old Mercedes-Benz infotainment system. You can’t beat the design though, it’s bloody stunning!
@@CarExpertAus Not to mention their cars are bloody unreliable
This M8 is more like Vanquish competitor than any of those proper sports cars you mentioned.
Great review Paul. Interior colours still not winning.
How about some used reviews? Not too old, but would like to see how a stinger has held up over 1-2 years, for example.
Used cars are a bit tricky to get hold of for us. But we have a few ideas for some coming up soon!
One of the best looking cars of all time
It’s stunning!
Paul great review totally awesome 1/4 mile time and speed.
Thanks, mate. Yep it's a weapon of a car! We have a fun drag race coming up next week so keep an eye out for that!
When launch control is active, it will automatically shift up for you, although it is in 'manual mode'.
When you do 1/4 mile you have to put chassis in comfort mode to bi faster:)
Awesome review. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, Kieran! Appreciate it.
Brilliant review. Well done!
Awesome content bro. Keep it up
Thank you!
Nice video guys love the M8
Thanks!
hi Paul
where do you guys take the cars to do the drag race?
love the reviews btw
Hey Shayan. It's a local drag strip kind of near us in Victoria!
Stock car and some great times..How about a drag between the Trackhawk and the M8?? BTW, the Trackhawk carries another 400kgs..all for far less than half price.
That’d be fun! 😁
Very nice car. Can you confirm with the laser lights, I read somewhere they don’t come on fully unless your doing 80km and over on the road.
Correct! And there needs to be nobody in front of you. They work incredibly well though - the visibility they offer is next level!
As much as I love Paul I would love to see some reviews from Alborz as well
Sorry, Eshan! You're stuck with me for a little while longer. Alborz is working on other parts of our business :-D you can follow him on Instagram if you'd like to keep up with his cars.
Amazing car, BMW definitely has its performance powertrain packaging and formula right. But for the price, you have to be a hardcore BMW fan to buy one over the more tempting Porsche. With the new BMW cars equipped with the ZF8HP gearbox, to properly launch the car, hold on to the brakes just a tad longer after the Launch Control is activated (maybe a second or two more max) and it will go even harder.
Porsche? What s that? The world forget that brand man lol.
The problem is it won’t hold itself on the spot. You can actually see in one of the launches the rear wheels start spinning, which causes the timer to start. The unprepared surface at the drag strip is a little tricky to contend with!
M8 is faster than 580 hp Turbo S and on the track too with worse tires
Great review for what is a great grand touring sport coupe
Thanks! I’m looking forward to having a drive of the M8 Gran Coupe.
great review.
just wondering on comfort mode is it good for a daily car?
Cheers
Great looking car & great sound.
Good host. Good review. Nicely done
The M8 is basically a better m6 gran coupe in a lot of ways. That was my favourite bmw.
They are now releasing an M8 Gran Coupe too 😁
CarExpert yes I have seen it, it is a pretty special looking car.
I prefer it over the coupe!
@@CarExpertAus gran coupe vs panemera turbo S?
Surprised the trap speed isn’t greater. My 2010 GT3 traps 122mph. But only 11.8
I rekon rolling it would keep up with the M8 to 130-140mph ish
You were having way too much fun on those launches. Really. Come on, mate. Keep it real. 🙂
Ha ha. Very true!
Is the suspension in comfort mode that uncomfortable? of course it is not a 750Li air suspension, but cant the M8 competition, be used in comfort setting for the suspension as a daily driver car?
It's not uncomfortable, it's just a little too firm. The way I see it, if this was a sportier car that competed with the 911 directly it would make sense that it's firm. But it should be more of a GT. But at the end of the day, I think buyers that look for the Competition version will be willing to sacrifice some comfort for the level of sportiness on offer.
Thank you for the answer. I have no experience with 911, but I have some with 2018 Panamera and 2018 Audi RS4. RS4 was way too firm for my taste; RS4 is a small car, not very wide and not too long, compared with M8 competition and having the DRC on RS4 made that car feel very uncomfortable to be driven day by day. I think you have driven the RS4 2018 with DRC. Compared to that how is M8 competition? Thank you.
Where do I get that jumper?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ive gotta say bmw is the greatest for performance - litres per 100
They make some very beastly cars!
M8 that was gr8 👍 I can't afford the car but if I could, I'd get the new upcoming m3 or the current m340i and save the rest
The new M3 looks like it’ll be awesome fun 😁
@@CarExpertAus you have the best job 👍👍
im pretty sure you can lower the steering wheel 26:40 . Otherwise great review. I loved how you did a drag race not in race mode with launch control, more real world test.
The problem is if I put it lower I can’t turn the wheel. I think it’s my gangly legs!
@@CarExpertAus lol got ya.
Amazing review again guys. Am I the only one who thinks that these engines sort of sound like v10’s that used to be in the e60 m5?
They do a bit! They don't sound anything like the AMG V8 engines. I quite like the unique sound they make.
Imho the most direct competition to this car is the AMG GT63S, I would love to see you comparing and drag racing this 2 cars
Not a bad idea 😁 are you talking the GT four door? Or the coupe?
@@CarExpertAus Four door
Maybe we can line that up when the M8 Gran Coupe drops.
I Love 💓 the M8 mate wonderful car 🚙 .
Good first car?
350.000 Australian dollars?
Yes! 🤯
Who cares about 3.4 sec to 100 if the ride is not optimal, as you described. For this sort of money everything should be perfect, especially with so many driving options. Can't blame the 20 inch wheels.
Definitely very australian. Great review Wow!.
An awesome peice of kit no doubt and a great GT. All there is to do now is wait for the depreciation to hit
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Same with all high priced cars
lovely car and nice presentation however $270k above my budget
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maaate, todaaay Ay really envy you, but in a good waaay 👍. this bmw maaate is hell of a machine, no matter whether only on a straaayght laaayn. but Ay wonder how many of those maaates who buy this car can actually handle 600+HP with all stability features off.
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M 8=mate
That is the best looking bmw ever
It’s a stunner!
Hı ı'm in turkey. your test perfect
Thanks; mate!
Awesome review - but will take a 911 turbo S over this
Me too 😁
Turbo S another $100k plus. This is more practical with big boot and larger rear seats, lots more tech and standard inclusions
Couldve gotten 3.2 & 11 flat if you focused on the road and not the instrument panel
Run me through the theory, Deano.
@@CarExpertAus seemed like your eyes were too focused on making sure you took your foot off the gas just as you saw you hit the distance points on the instrument panel rather than just stomping it past the stop points
Love the car but 340K is a touch over priced, alot of that price is lux car tax not actual build quality etc etc
Great sport 🔵. 🥂🍾sedan mate .
145,000 in the U.S
Hey M8 😂
Waste of money can't be pushed on Aussie roads...
Even though he managed good numbers but it can do way better I saw a video for the M8 doing 0.100 km/h in 2.8 seconds
You need to build some boost and then launch it that's how to get perfect launch
We tried variations of it, but it didn’t make much of a difference. An unprepped surface will make it harder to achieve times. The 2.8 seconds would have also been with one foot rollout, which we don’t count.
@@CarExpertAus too many starts and the car had a temperature, and then min. 3.2 sec, not 3.4 !!!
Blah blah blah get to the damn numbers 🥵
Learn to launch...Vwry slow
So glad you have gone out on your own 💦💦💦
Thanks, Simon!
CarExpert no thank you 😂
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