Anyone disappointed with their decision to purchase the new R?

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Thought it was gonna be wider? Dude it’s wider than a G80 M3. Definitely not sure what you were expecting either 😑
Maybe it was the color red. You know how some cars look better in person? This car looks exactly like in the pics.
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Maybe it was the color red. You know how some cars look better in person? This car looks exactly like in the pics.
You’re in a group by yourself on that one bro lol. Definitely stick with the GTI lol
 

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Boostlag gets flamed so hard for literally any opinion. It’s kinda lame, and also funny cuz it’s always the hot takes on the sore spots the first batch owners will always have (even tho they will never say it) with that being said. I agree. I have drove to see every color in person so make sure I still want CBP. The car looks identical in pics as it does in person. It’s no wider/different. Beautiful car, but I don’t get the better in person narrative. Also yes the seats are dope, but am I the only one that thinks the FK8 seats sat lower? Like I feel that in my normal driving position (I’m short 5’8”) that at the highest setting the steering wheel is sitting directly on top of my thighs?
 

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What color do you have and what about the color makes you want to change? Also, what color do you want?
I wanted Boost Blue, my last few cars have been that shade of blue. I ended up with a Crystal Black Pearl. The color just doesn’t get to really show the curves. I have considered getting it wrapped a shade of a light metallic blue.

I’m slowly warming up to the color, the dealer I was supposed to get the BB from tried to jump the shark on ADM and the logistics issues with east coast dealers didn’t help.

I’m grateful to have the car but these are first world problems. If a BB comes up for sale at a decent price, I’d jump at it.
 
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Boostlag gets flamed so hard for literally any opinion. It’s kinda lame, and also funny cuz it’s always the hot takes on the sore spots the first batch owners will always have (even tho they will never say it) with that being said. I agree. I have drove to see every color in person so make sure I still want CBP. The car looks identical in pics as it does in person. It’s no wider/different. Beautiful car, but I don’t get the better in person narrative. Also yes the seats are dope, but am I the only one that thinks the FK8 seats sat lower? Like I feel that in my normal driving position (I’m short 5’8”) that at the highest setting the steering wheel is sitting directly on top of my thighs?
I’m not flaming him. But Honda made a Civic wider than the most recent M3. How could you expect it to be wider? Just confused on that expectation. I don’t care if I’m the only person in the world that likes it. Just thought it was funny lol
 

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Boostlag gets flamed so hard for literally any opinion. It’s kinda lame, and also funny cuz it’s always the hot takes on the sore spots the first batch owners will always have (even tho they will never say it) with that being said. I agree. I have drove to see every color in person so make sure I still want CBP. The car looks identical in pics as it does in person. It’s no wider/different. Beautiful car, but I don’t get the better in person narrative. Also yes the seats are dope, but am I the only one that thinks the FK8 seats sat lower? Like I feel that in my normal driving position (I’m short 5’8”) that at the highest setting the steering wheel is sitting directly on top of my thighs?
I know you said highest wheel setting, but have you also pulled it out toward you a little? The telescoping does help with that some as well.
 

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I’m not flaming him. But Honda made a Civic wider than the most recent M3. How could you expect it to be wider? Just confused on that expectation. I don’t care if I’m the only person in the world that likes it. Just thought it was funny lol
We all love those hips and boostlag can pour salt all he wants.
Will not change my opinion obout the FL5 in comparison to other vehicles.
It is, however, eroding away Mr. Boostlag's credibility tho...

Above being said, I'm still pulling for you boost; just slowly back away from that ledge, and you'll be alright buddy :p that's right... drink the kool aid :rofl:
 

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I’m not flaming him. But Honda made a Civic wider than the most recent M3. How could you expect it to be wider? Just confused on that expectation. I don’t care if I’m the only person in the world that likes it. Just thought it was funny lol
I mean I love the Mclaren 720s but it doesn’t look wide at all in pics, just long. In person, its so wide and hunkered down. I’m sure the CTR is wide, just in person the fenders are so well integrated it looks very subtle. I think this is probably second best looking CTR since EK9
 


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We all love those hips and boostlag can pour salt all he wants.
Will not change my opinion obout the FL5 in comparison to other vehicles.
It is, however, eroding away Mr. Boostlag's credibility tho...

Above being said, I'm still pulling for you boost; just slowly back away from that ledge, and you'll be alright buddy :p that's right... drink the kool aid :rofl:
Lol I mean we’re all definitely on a high from getting our cars. I’m still blown away with the quality and the looks in person.
 
 







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