[ESB]

Was on the east side this afternoon so I decided to stop at BMW Bellevue to see if they had a G87 on display.

They had one out back that had just arrived yesterday and still had protective things on it. It’s Brooklyn grey with carbon roof and non-bucket seats with M colors and automatic. They said they won’t be selling it so I expect it to be on the showroom floor soon-ish and not go anywhere.

Didn’t bother taking any pictures. Enough pictures others have taken.

I didn’t take a ton of time to digest the looks of it but I’d agree with everyone that says it looks better in person. Plus it was just exciting to see one after all the hype/buildup over the last 1-2 years. One thing that stood out immediately in person was how huge the tailpipes are!

I’m very curious to see ZB in real life. I’m sort of a ZB hater online sooo I’m curious to see what it’s like with my own eyes. Maybe BMW Seattle will get one 🤷‍♂️

[Bumpinjeep]

For reference. The car hasn't been PDI'd yet but will be available for test drives either later today or tomorrow.

[CountSmurfula]

There is a Brooklyn Grey M2 in the showroom at BMW Northwest in Tacoma. The sales person said it is a demo model, so they can't sell it for 3 months.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by ESB

Was on the east side this afternoon so I decided to stop at BMW Bellevue to see if they had a G87 on display.

They had one out back that had just arrived yesterday and still had protective things on it. It’s Brooklyn grey with carbon roof and non-bucket seats with M colors and automatic. They said they won’t be selling it so I expect it to be on the showroom floor soon-ish and not go anywhere.

Didn’t bother taking any pictures. Enough pictures others have taken.

I didn’t take a ton of time to digest the looks of it but I’d agree with everyone that says it looks better in person. Plus it was just exciting to see one after all the hype/buildup over the last 1-2 years. One thing that stood out immediately in person was how huge the tailpipes are!

I’m very curious to see ZB in real life. I’m sort of a ZB hater online sooo I’m curious to see what it’s like with my own eyes. Maybe BMW Seattle will get one 🤷‍♂️

I got an invite to drive that very car

But the weather has been crap but it looks respectable today, so I plan to drive it soon, once my schedule allows it

[Fuji550i]

Saw one MB with M performance at BMW Seattle today. Looks much better in person than pictures. still keeping my CS for now. HAHA!!!

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Fuji550i

Saw one MB with M performance at BMW Seattle today. Looks much better in person than pictures. still keeping my CS for now. HAHA!!!

That’s some funny shit

Is it parked outside your office?

[DanG]

Seattle also has a Brooklyn Grey M2 demo.

[allinon72]

Originally Posted by DanG

Seattle also has a Brooklyn Grey M2 demo.

How big is the market adjustment for the stick on parts

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by allinon72

How big is the market adjustment for the stick on parts

It definitely kills the car regardless of the price tag they’ve tacked on it

[Fuji550i]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

That’s some funny shit

Is it parked outside your office?

my bad, i meant to say a Brooklyn Gray G87 M2 with M performance parts as DANG photo recently.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Fuji550i

my bad, i meant to say a Brooklyn Gray G87 M2 with M performance parts as DANG photo recently.

I will definitely have to come drive it

How’s it compare to your CS?

[ESB]

Was at BMW Seattle today to get the HPDE inspection done so decided to walk across the street to ask about driving the G87 while I waited.

No problem! Went for a drive … honestly a lot of fun! I’m not surprised with my conclusions:
1. It looks better in person. It’s more aggressive than the F87 but not sure if “better looking” more generally.

2. It’s powerful! It was automatic and my F87 is a 6MT so that made it a bit harder to compare apples to apples

3. I think anyone who gets it will be thrilled with it. I think it’s a better daily driver (more tech).

4. I’m convinced the F87 will age better. I laugh at people that call it dated. Especially the interior. That’s precisely what makes it timeless.

When I got the M2C it was sort of on a whim and I didn’t go into it thinking I’d keep it forever. But quite quickly it became clear this isn’t a car I’ll plan to ever sell. I’m gonna keep it for decades. I don’t think I’d have the same feeling with a G87 — but most people don’t keep cars forever. G87 is perfect for the type of people who want the latest car and then trade up for the newer better car a few years down.

Anyways. I hope all of us here don’t add on to the G87 hate on the G87 forums. Let’s all be happy that between the ‘two crowds’ we’re all one large M2 crowd 🙂

[///M TOWN]

Well at least BMW of Seattle has a car to drive

BMW of Bellevue sold theirs to a friend of the General Manager’s

[DanG]

Lynwood didn’t get one and when I asked they had zero allocations.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DanG

Lynwood didn’t get one and when I asked they had zero allocations.

I got the exact same answer

Not that I really care

Super lame IMO

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I got the exact same answer

Not that I really care

Super lame IMO

The dealer doesn’t seem to be into M cars. Seems more interested in SUVs which sells more.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DanG

The dealer doesn’t seem to be into M cars. Seems more interested in SUVs which sells more.

They’re clearly there to pick off any northern Washington service customer

Anyone who lives north of Shoreline or Bothell is going there for service

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

They’re clearly there to pick off any northern Washington service customer

Anyone who lives north of Shoreline or Bothell is going there for service

They did say that they would give the BMWCCA discount of 10% on parts and service.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by DanG

They did say that they would give the BMWCCA discount of 10% on parts and service.

That’s very nice of them

They’d be really stupid not to

I’ll stick with Seattle for my parts

Any future service I will perform myself

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

That’s very nice of them

They’d be really stupid not to

I’ll stick with Seattle for my parts

Any future service I will perform myself

I plan on still using Seattle also.

[Fuji550i]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I will definitely have to come drive it

How’s it compare to your CS?

I didnt get a chance to drive it. looks wise, its more modern and much bigger then the F87. I drove by that day and saw it parked in the front entrance so decided to take a peak in person for the 1st time.

[Bumpinjeep]

If we ever have a meet, i'll bring mine out. Edit: There's the XXX Burgers meetup on the 22nd. Anyone planning on going?