"Jonathan Harper" (jbh) 07/02/2014 at 10:52 • Filed to: BMW

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Spent the day yesterday out at BMW NA (and the surrounding roads) shooting an M4, M6, and i8.

I didn't really get to drive the i8 but I did get to poke around it and push all the buttons. It's pretty amazing. The M6 was a predictably weighty yet extremely speedy experience. And the M4 was a joy. Keep an eye out on the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! page over the next few weeks!

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Brian Silvestro > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 10:54

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I wanted to see the drone selfie again. Good

macanamera > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 10:54

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Did you like how the M4 sounded?

Alfalfa > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 10:57

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When you said "shooting an M4", this is what came to mind first:

Jonathan Harper > macanamera 07/02/2014 at 10:58

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I did. Quite a bit. It didn't sound like anything I've ever driven. It's boomy in the right places and raspy in others.

I would be interested to see what the aftermarket comes up with as well though.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 11:04

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That is a nice color. Cool shot, where is this?

Jonathan Harper > Alfalfa 07/02/2014 at 11:05

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heh...different kind of shooting

Jonathan Harper > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 07/02/2014 at 11:05

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somewhere in north jersey

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 11:12

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I dont know why, but the M4 does nothing for me. I know it isnt a bad car, but I dot feel it is special enough. I know it is an amazng achievement, but to me, the engine and overall aura doesent excite me. Try to convince me im wrong!

Jonathan Harper > Vicente Esteve 07/02/2014 at 11:14

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I felt the same way, then I drove it. Go drive one, my words are worthless.

Alfalfa > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 11:16

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As well as a different kind of M4.

Jonathan Harper > Alfalfa 07/02/2014 at 11:18

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yes

BKRM3 > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 11:51

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The coupe gets all the attention. Why? Shoot the M3 instead! =)

Jonathan Harper > BKRM3 07/02/2014 at 11:55

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I agree. Those three were what I was given...I wasn't about to complain. I'll get in an M3 soon.

tehGnomeArmy > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 07/02/2014 at 12:00

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I have seen this exact color at a dealership, its beautiful, makes me want to consider it over white.

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 12:02

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This is just what I needed. I do like the M3 a lot more, and feel it is quite superior.

Jonathan Harper > Vicente Esteve 07/02/2014 at 12:21

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I like the M3 more too, and I haven't even driven the new one yet. I just like the sedan proportions a lot more than the coupe. That said, the M4 was amazing and I can't thinking about how the fuck I'm gonna get one, long term.

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 12:29

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I totally agree. The M3 looks taught and ready to go. The M4 to me looks too fat and not nearly as agile or eager to dance. Well, you just gave the car the highest praise that any car can have: desperately wanting it!

BKRM3 > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 12:30

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Can't wait!!

Jonathan Harper > Vicente Esteve 07/02/2014 at 12:34

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Ya but I want an M3 more :)

Vicente Esteve > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 12:49

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I honestly would be more tempted by a 235i (It isnt a real M car to me). But id have to try out both!

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > Jonathan Harper 07/02/2014 at 13:13

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I'll be posting a video of my slow lap at Spa. I recorded it using an external mic on the go pro so you should get a good sense of the exhaust note. Which, I am indeed a fan of.

Jonathan Harper > Vicente Esteve 07/02/2014 at 13:17

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Or M2...which I have high hopes will be a better (if at all possible) 1M, which I regard as the best contemporary M car.

Jonathan Harper > TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) 07/02/2014 at 13:18

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I recorded some footage with my fuzzy mic'd GoPro on the back of the M4 it sounds amaaaaazing!