BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2020 review

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  • Опубліковано 16 лис 2024

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  • @Gjkall1999
    @Gjkall1999 4 роки тому +13

    I like this channel. One of my favorite auto journalist.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I appreciate your support!

  • @PanTheHermit
    @PanTheHermit 4 роки тому +7

    I feel like your production quality improves with ever review you make (Sound/picture/camera direction). Thank you for puting in the time and effort that appears to match or even exceed the quality of the car your reviewing.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Pleased to hear it! Thanks for watching.

  • @DMcOz_Down_Under
    @DMcOz_Down_Under 4 роки тому +3

    Stunning vehicle and informative review, Tom, thanks. I like that you opined your choice of the 6-cylinder vs. V8. Would really love to see more (some?!?) of the infotainment system, should you get the opportunity. Thanks again.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Have been considering doing an infotainment comparo for a while, Damon, so I’ll see what I can do.

  • @maiaiuniareff195
    @maiaiuniareff195 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 8 series coupe and am looking into trading it for a gran coupe so have watched tens of reviews, this is clearly one of best two I have come across. Warm congratulations to the author, very competent and charming!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Very glad to hear that.

  • @paulharhen5444
    @paulharhen5444 Рік тому

    20 months ago, and replaced my 640d GC with a 840i GC, with 10 optional extras. My best car to date.

  • @ZaibJ
    @ZaibJ 4 роки тому +1

    I wish they stuck with the original racing green concept they showed off in 2018. It was so aggressive looking.
    Great review as always

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Dark green makes almost anything better.

  • @gary162
    @gary162 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the great video! The 8 series is a knockout looking car

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +2

      No worries, agree - it’s a lovely thing.

  • @ivangoat
    @ivangoat 4 роки тому +1

    Those wheels!! My goodness!! Keep the videos coming Tom 👌🏿

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      They’re amazing, aren’t they!

  • @tbtunes_
    @tbtunes_ 7 місяців тому

    Great channel love how u talk about the 840d which is not even available in ur country but others peoples countries!
    And the steering wheel comment about it being tan shoes how in detail u go!

  • @rynomuncher
    @rynomuncher 4 роки тому +2

    Really love the look inside and out on this one! I so want one in the m8 launch green 😍

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +2

      Love that launch edition green - an attractive - and surprisingly very understated - M car.

    • @tobias_k01
      @tobias_k01 4 роки тому

      @@chasingcars I love that colour too, but I recommend it in another green: Verde Ermes is a very expressive colour that is, as far as I know, actually a Lamborghini paint, but it is changing from very dark to very splendid depending on the light. This colour combined with the Individual wheels and the Ivory White/Tartufo interior is an absolute dream combination for me.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Sounds gorgeous.

  • @siquanwu3131
    @siquanwu3131 4 роки тому +2

    And No2, haha, lovely review as always. 8 series GC is the best looking BMW currently in the fleet. If I can afford to spend 300k on a car, I will buy an M850i.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      I love the look of it too, though of course it's subjective.

  • @derekdalton5658
    @derekdalton5658 4 роки тому

    Another great review with insightful observations (Like dash center console being nod to 1980s).👍

  • @matthewgrayson8
    @matthewgrayson8 4 роки тому

    I think it’s Stunning inside and out.

  • @gate9595
    @gate9595 4 роки тому

    hmmm!!! Man that interior though! Subscribing to your channel just for showing us this interior!

  • @jnanjit
    @jnanjit 3 роки тому

    Hi Tom.. have a quick question.. which would you prefer? Audi A7 55 tfsi or BM 840i? Any advise would be much appreciated..

  • @Neon8787
    @Neon8787 4 роки тому

    I normally skip the luxury car reviews, but... "this one really gets it right."

  • @SandeepSingh-tf5tn
    @SandeepSingh-tf5tn 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I really love the look of this. I was going to preorder the i4m50 but now I get this car instead. It will be my last petrol car that I plan to hold for the next 10-15 years.

    • @tsf17984
      @tsf17984 5 місяців тому

      Same here

  • @silenceseppo7079
    @silenceseppo7079 4 роки тому

    I live in the U.K. and this channel and carwow is helpful because I like to see how a car would look if I bought it in the U.K.
    As in steering wheel on the right.

  • @edgarchieng2130
    @edgarchieng2130 4 роки тому

    If it wasn't for the arm storage console that exrended all the way to the rear seats and taking away the midle rear seats it would have been a near perfect overall package. The fact that they make this a 4 seater only they could have make the two rear way more luxurious and comfortable, remove the arm rest in place of a better controls and storage features

  • @howardweir7501
    @howardweir7501 4 роки тому

    Another excellent review, probably a car Id never buy but nice to see BMW doing a freat product - the interior shots looked so light and airy - I rate it.
    And nice camera work and location 👍

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Howard! Agreed, it’s good to see them both going out on a limb but also adopting the recipe they do best - low-slung and RWD.

  • @MyRealNameIs
    @MyRealNameIs 4 роки тому +6

    I would like to see a comparisson against the Mercedes AMG GT 4door , Posrsche Panamera and Audi A7.

  • @mojojo-1
    @mojojo-1 3 місяці тому

    How is it rain winter

  • @zjhkk3
    @zjhkk3 4 роки тому

    May i know what exterior color is it? Is this carbon or sapphire black?

  • @intellips
    @intellips 4 роки тому

    On a slightly different topic. Would you recommend the new 3 series over the current 5 series? Thank you!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      You do notice the additional refinement in the 5 Series - it’s quieter, mainly. That said, I prefer the size of the 3 Series, and it’s still a very premium vehicle that rides extremely well on adaptive dampers, so I’d be buying a 330i.

    • @intellips
      @intellips 4 роки тому

      Chasing Cars thanks for reply, Tom. I’ll be in the market in a couple of months and I’m tossing up between the new 3 and the 5. I have a baby on the way and was also considering either an SQ5 of X3 M40i, but I generally prefer sedans.

    • @anabang1251
      @anabang1251 4 роки тому

      @@intellipsWait for the 5 series facelift. Just a few weeks of waiting

  • @leonted4290
    @leonted4290 4 роки тому

    Awesome video as always 👍🏾

  • @michaelh4484
    @michaelh4484 4 роки тому

    Looks good, forgot how nice they actually are. How many kilometres can you get out of a tank Tom? Thanks. The only thing that annoys me is all of the chimes that go off when you open the door etc?

  • @siquanwu3131
    @siquanwu3131 4 роки тому

    Finally got a number 1

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Congrats! A Friday night upload's a bit unusual, but hey, I figure many of us are still more or less in iso.

  • @magicalwonton4806
    @magicalwonton4806 4 роки тому

    Looks majestic from the outside, sharp lights, handsome wheels, sleek body, and a gorgeous view at the back. And then come the interior, I was literally squinting eyes and said "YIKES". That color scheme reminds me of muscle specimen in high school clinic, or 2006 Maserati quattroporte which isn't my personal favourite (I mean the interior not exterior), just go with either milky white or black, or that color I call human flesh, make up your mind please

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      These things are very subjective! I love a tan interior personally

  • @JohnSmith-nz4bn
    @JohnSmith-nz4bn 4 роки тому

    Original 8 series was coupe only. Current shape picked up the convertible and the gran coupe in this generation as it's a 6 series replacement.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Yes, the reference to an original convertible was a misnomer.

  • @anabang1251
    @anabang1251 4 роки тому +1

    I'm only halfway through the video but I'm going to leave this here.
    The 840i is amazing but since it's based on the 7 series and the 6 series was a "5 series coupe" this is significantly more expensive than the 6 series was.
    The price difference is not really justified in my opinion. You could buy a new 1 series just with the difference in money!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Fair enough, though the 8 Series feels considerably more special in the cabin than the 6 Series ever did.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 4 роки тому

      More taxes on the retail price blame Socialist government

  • @paulvictor9368
    @paulvictor9368 4 роки тому

    Just awesome. I love that car. But for the money, there is a lot of competition, like the 911. Great review as always.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Good point - you are in an interesting part of the market at this price.

  • @kensouza9239
    @kensouza9239 4 роки тому +1

    Looks great from front but not sure on the rear!

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      It’s a controversial rear end but I think the 8 Series GC works much better than the new 2 Series GC in that regard.

  • @shriharit6357
    @shriharit6357 3 роки тому

    Its basically meant for the ppl who are looking to add one more to their 10 car garage.. so its all style that counts...they would probably have different cars for different needs

  • @LuckyBelafonte
    @LuckyBelafonte Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @masjake
    @masjake 4 роки тому

    I do like the new 8 series, but in some case, the 6 is better. For example, the driver oriented dashboard layout is way more better at the 6. But 8 does have a better rear room space and a better driving experience. Although i still do prefer the 6 from the 8 because it’s still have a strong driver oriented experience (especially the dashboard layout, since the 8 dashboard is only angle toward you a bit) and a massive pointy grill, which not my favorite, sorry BMW

  • @fchow8652
    @fchow8652 4 роки тому

    Pity you did not show how pretty the frameless window!

  • @DS-gm8en
    @DS-gm8en 4 роки тому

    Hellow and thank you for showing as a dream car. I am sorry for not listening your comments, no need, car it self is speechless. Many thanks you lucky man.

  • @thamimaluki7586
    @thamimaluki7586 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome review as usual. Unfortunately, the interior colour combination is a bit jarring for me and it'll age Very quickly. I'd still choose the five series over this.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Fair enough - though in this segment interior selections are influenced very much by personal taste rather than by future depreciation.

    • @thamimaluki7586
      @thamimaluki7586 4 роки тому

      @@chasingcars True. you got it right.

  • @cagf2013
    @cagf2013 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review! Have to say that interior is way over the top.. I don't think it will age well at all

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Fair enough. It’s a very distinctive choice.

  • @baysidelad1
    @baysidelad1 2 роки тому

    Why doesn't this have the 285kw engine from the 340i?????
    MADNESS!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @andrewvaughan5686
      @andrewvaughan5686 Рік тому

      i just bought one of these, the coupe version though. it's purely down to marketing from bmw. if the 840i was called the m840i and had the same engine as the m340i it would take away sales from the m850i. they can't put the same engine in the 840i as it's not an m lite car as there's already an m lite car for the 8 series; the m850i. really it's the same b58 engine it's just slightly detuned on the 840i. still plenty fast though and a great car

    • @baysidelad1
      @baysidelad1 Рік тому

      @@andrewvaughan5686 850i has 390kw, it's hardly stepping on the toes of its big brother!
      M340i has 'only' 90kw less than the M3, give the 840i 285kw as well, it would still be down on power by 105kw

    • @andrewvaughan5686
      @andrewvaughan5686 Рік тому

      @baysidelad1 they would have to call it the m840i then, but there's already an m lite 8 series. Its not so much about the numbers but rather having the M badging, bmw realized they could sell more cars by putting the M on more cars, thats why they came up with the m240i, m340i etc. It's a bit frustrating I know but if someone wanted to tune it, I'm pretty sure you can get close to 500hp from the b58 easily. I'm not because it's plenty fast for me already and want to keep the warranty.

  • @malanjacques1
    @malanjacques1 4 роки тому

    That interior is 🤢. This channel is 👌

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +3

      Certainly not to everyone’s tastes … but it pushes my buttons

  • @sds2954
    @sds2954 4 роки тому

    Its not when the 4door version of a car designed from the ground up to be a coupe is equally as striking.
    Both the coupe and GC are gorgeous cars. Thankfully (or sadly) im not rich enough to have to chose between the two.
    #richpeopleproblems

  • @goran2009
    @goran2009 4 роки тому

    Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!

  • @DonFather
    @DonFather 4 роки тому

    No BMW will not use this as their 7 series because the purpose of the 8 series is to use the same underpinnings to create a vehicle that appeals more to emotions so they can charge a LOT more for it. Simple as that.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Not sure what point this really strikes when the 7 Series also sits on Cluster Architecture … is an M760Li the same car as a 320i? No.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 4 роки тому

      It tax more, the higher the wholesale price the more taxes on top . In New Zealand 850 is $60000 Cheaper

  • @aleatheabowen8848
    @aleatheabowen8848 4 роки тому

    Steering wheel covers self customization😁one

  • @JimboJones99
    @JimboJones99 4 роки тому

    This or Kia Stinger?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +1

      Kia Stinger GT if you’ve got $60k, Audi S5 Sportback if you’ve got $100k, Audi RS5 Sportback if you’ve got $150k and this if you’ve got $200k.

    • @aimanrahman8078
      @aimanrahman8078 4 роки тому

      Chasing Cars then M8 if you have $400k

  • @dimekoza
    @dimekoza 4 роки тому +1

    The original 8 series, the E31, never existed as a convertible.

  • @stardustbilermam1736
    @stardustbilermam1736 4 роки тому

    Apparently the car isn't selling that well

    • @aimanrahman8078
      @aimanrahman8078 4 роки тому

      Well it is a quarter of a million dollars so...

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому +2

      This segment is very low volume, so that’s not unexpected.

    • @stardustbilermam1736
      @stardustbilermam1736 4 роки тому +1

      @@chasingcars but the porsche Panamera is selling. There must be something wrong with the 8. It's probably too expensive for a sedan replacing the 6 series

  • @michaelgerges8359
    @michaelgerges8359 4 роки тому

    What sexy car!

  • @kieranmccann7823
    @kieranmccann7823 4 роки тому

    Mmmm new bmw I like. Hope the m division do a 840 with manual option for weird people like me. And or wagon version. Hahahahaha seriously. 🤩

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Gosh, wouldn’t that be lovely - sadly, I think that apart from the new M3, M3 and M4, we might have seen the back of manual BMW six cylinders.

    • @kieranmccann7823
      @kieranmccann7823 4 роки тому

      Chasing Cars what a shame. Need more 4 door manual saloons with power on the market. dad plus kids incognito motoring bliss. Hahahahaha

    • @kieranmccann7823
      @kieranmccann7823 4 роки тому

      Chasing Cars ps Lexus lc 500 or bmw 840

  • @aw4610
    @aw4610 4 роки тому

    ❤️

  • @darthtrader1027
    @darthtrader1027 3 роки тому

    If only german cars were reliable and affordable to fix.

  • @oumaniac
    @oumaniac 4 роки тому

    BMW really needs to design for smaller wheels - those tires look like rubber bands

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      That’s part of the problem with modern day car design - small wheels always look too small for the muscular arches they have to fill.

    • @oumaniac
      @oumaniac 4 роки тому

      @@chasingcars That's what I'm saying - the body itself needs to be designed for smaller wheels (18/19)....how? I dunno :p

  • @NZsarge1
    @NZsarge1 4 роки тому +3

    Who the hell specced that interior?! That’s truly hideous.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  4 роки тому

      Very subjective! I love tan leather, but this is undoubtedly, ah, loud.

  • @paulbrown1299
    @paulbrown1299 4 роки тому

    You see savagegeese's review of the coupe? ua-cam.com/video/Cc5kVGVLuaE/v-deo.html he's not a fan..

  • @acoarsovski8518
    @acoarsovski8518 4 роки тому

    Некогаш БМВ имаше само 3 модели во целата гама!!!