What didn't you like about the G80?
And how was it compared to the MK8 R?
Those are 2 of my 3 or 4 possible replacements in the future
The g80 talks the talk and walks the walk. It's an amazing car! Keep in mind I have zero interest in the xdrive version because I prefer 2wd drama over awd dynamics so I only drove the rwd model.
The shifter feel in it was fine, but I found myself hunting for 5th when I really shouldn't be. The positioning and height of the lever in relation to the cupholders is dumb. Any slightly larger cup leads to knocking against it on the 1, 3, and 5 shifts. For me (I hook around to shift from 5th to 6th), I kept hitting a 22oz insulated yeti mug I had at the worst times. Seems minor, but for a DD it's kind of a pita. The clutch in it was obnoxious. Not sure if it was just the one I drove, but it was heavy and lacked feel at the same time. The cdv made the grab point a bit funky, but I bet that would improve after a few thousand miles of wear.
Still not a fan of the front end. It's ugly and doesn't get more attractive as you look at it.
The mk8 r was pretty numb in comparison. It's like comparing an suv to a sports car. They're not even in the same league. The g80 costs a lot more and you can FEEL where that money went. Plus the noise it makes is pure hotness.
I'll also mention the touch controls... As a person who regularly fiddles with the AC, volume, and stuff I found it frustrating. I think we're all aware of that as a primary "characteristic flaw" though...
My mechanic (Porsche guy who crew chiefs for an imsa team) was also strongly suggesting I shouldn't get the bimmer due to the issues that crop up with them that cost thousands to resolve each time. His words, "if you're going to get an m3 get an e46".
. She'll just ride in the Q7 when I take her places, but she definitely liked the easy in/out of the gti hatch. She rode back there for 10hrs to Custer state park and back with zero complaints.
