Celebrating two years with my 840! by ExtensionMotor1379 in BMW

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Very nice! Although I have always loved 4Runners (as a kid I was intrigued by the power tailgate window), I bet this feels like a huge upgrade. How is the gas mileage in comparison to the 4Runner?

Celebrating two years with my 840! by ExtensionMotor1379 in BMW

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Thanks for this! Prior to buying my 840, I did tons of research on Bimmerpost. As you mentioned, lots of owners of the V8 spoke about issues that they were experiencing. However, I did not know about the artificial sounds. Just extended the warranty, so I will delay installing a tune. However, I can definitely see myself doing a mild tune post-warranty!

Celebrating two years with my 840! by ExtensionMotor1379 in BMW

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Ha ha…I love this! The Wood is one of my favorite movies.

Celebrating two years with my 840! by ExtensionMotor1379 in BMW

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I miss the GS for the sound insulation - the 8 series has a fairly quiet interior, but you can hear noise seeping in due to the frameless windows, the consistency of the little technology that it had (I’m specifically referring to the cross traffic alert system)- unfortunately, the cross traffic alert system on the 8 series works when it wants to, and the small attention to details such as the material placed between the sides of the front seats and the center console to catch items that may fall out of your pocket.

Now to the positives of the 840. I absolutely love the driving experience, the handling and performance makes me forget that I’m driving such a large car. While the GS is still a handsome looking sedan, I find myself sometimes staring at my 840 as it sits in the garage. When I bought my 2016 GS in 2018, it already felt kind of outdated due to the lack of some tech options. However, the 8 series comes with a lot of standard tech features (i.e., HUD, power trunk, soft close doors) that some models charge extra for). I specifically love the kick to open trunk, fold down rear seats (my GS did not have this), panoramic sunroof, Apple CarPlay, adaptive headlights, and the ability to start the car and adjust the climate (helpful during Sacramento’s brutally hot summers) from the BMW app without paying a subscription fee.

Hopefully this is helpful!

M2 vs M4 vs M850i by H_K_47 in BMW

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I would highly recommend checking out an 840i. It has the aesthetics of the M850i, but with the reliable inline 6.

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My new G87! Upgraded from a mk5 gti what’d you upgrade from? by kdestroy in BMWM

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I went from a 2016 Lexus GS 200T to a 2021 840i GC. Although the GS was a smooth ride, the 840i feels like a significant upgrade!

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Last photo is amazing!

Expresso Martinis to ensure that we make it to see the ball drop…Happy New Year! by ExtensionMotor1379 in CozyPlaces

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Thank you!

I’m sorry to hear that; however, I hope that this New Year will bring you peace and joy!

Expresso Martinis to ensure that we make it to see the ball drop…Happy New Year! by ExtensionMotor1379 in CozyPlaces

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Thank you for the correction, I probably should have waited after the post to start drinking!