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I will be keeping mine for many years to come, as i believe it will hold its value more then the LCI and Competition, i love the car, why would i trade it in for the Competition with the S55, an engine i have been bashing and criticizing in the M4 since the car came out. no doubt it will be a brilliant car, but better package then the original M2? ( price, performance, looks , enjoyment, value for money) certainly not.
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to be honest, after looking at RS3 in person it does not look any special than S3. and if I wanted a better daily than a M2, I'd be looking at M240i Xdrive and save myself like $20k(?). on the other hand, our M2 looks special, drives special, while doing a lot of things for a family man like myself. anyhow this post isn't about M2 vs RS3. my point is our current M2 is STILL STANDING STRONG and I feel no reason to sell my car because there is a new M2 that will go .2 faster than my already fast, already special, already good looking, already rare M2. There will always be newer and faster M car every 3 years or so.
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Indeed you are correct, the fact that one can actually turn off a lot of the nannies, makes it even more desirable going forward as it is actually user adjustable- which we will see less of in the future. The 6 speed is sublime and should be relatively easy to maintain. Something like a clutch disk wearing out or a throw out bearing failing or even a flywheel failure is easily user repairable As BMW sends all DCT fans to their fully automatic A8 or A10 future ,The DCT-matic is reliable , but will be an expensive item to repair *someday* when an internal servo fails. The chassis is terrific compact and usable. You don't see yourself on the road everywhere. After 25 years of being an M car owner, my top 5 recommendations: 1- keep a low profile in your hood. No need to invite thieves. Wherever you live. 2- take care of the car and it will have terrific resale value. Keep up with basic maintenance and keep it clean. ! 3- stock is beautiful. And reliable. German engineering is fantastic. Mods can be fun but engine mods particularly will reduce reliability over time. Suspension mods are usually able to be returned to stock and provide fantastic bang for the buck. 4- go fast in areas where there aren't people . Autocross , track, heck spirited country drives with friends are awesome... but don't get baited into street racing. The absolute best thing you can do with any BMW but especially an M car is to go to an Hpde or even an Autocross where you can learn more about the capabilities of your M car. 5- join bmw cca. |
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02-15-2018, 01:23 PM | #96 |
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Keeping it... couldnt imagine the M2 with the farty S55 engine. No matter how powerful it is, I truely dont believe it will be the same experience as the deliciously sounding N55 car. And if its even a harsher ride than the current car... no bueno, no thanks.
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Not trading, completely satisfied with the car. It is too costly to keep trading up to the "next" thing. There are plenty other things to spend money on (not frowning on anyone that wants to though).
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The car is not ugly, in fact it's handsome, but the stock wheels are pretty bad. In Canada we can opt out of them at least. Some wider rear fenders would have been nice too (the fronts are 10mm wider each). The M2 looks more aggressive, no doubt. On topic, I am really torn. I prefer the N55 sound, but there are some things about the current car I don't like. I can't find a perfect seating position for example, so maybe I will have to try the new one first and go from there. |
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Well gee whiz I'm thinking more and more about my plans with current lease ending within 6 months. I've really enjoyed my M235i chassis and the N55. The only things I don't like about the motor is the lack of excitement (not enough sound mainly), and the exhaust pops on overrun (it gets old). The S55 is more power and the sound isn't the end of the world - I've driven the M3/4 CP - but the N55 is enough power and the sound is great, certainly louder and better than M235i.
So am I shooting myself in the foot thinking about getting an end of production LCI N55 M2? If i could get 6% off I'd probably make it a done deal but not sure if they're still selling strictly at MSRP now. The other hangup is thinking about going back to the S65. |
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Again need to wait to see MSRP of M2 competition and initial reviews before making decision. Too early to make an educated decision. Base M2 needs more power, definitely not as powerful as M3/M4, C63. Never drove TTRS but that appears to be more powerful.
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Do we know if the M2 Competition also have the crooked seat?
I was surprised...but I noticed it sitting in the "original" M2. It felt like I was pointing my feet left on a free throw... Not sure if it would drive me nuts, but I am assuming it would.
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Maybe it is me, but I don’t feel that the driver’s seat is crooked. I also didn’t notice it in my M235i. |
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I have had my car 17 months and have driven just under 26,000 miles in that time. I bought it with the intention of keeping it for 5 years which is the criteria I put on just about any car purchase. There are always going to be more powerful, faster, better? versions coming out but I love my car and have no intention of losing money to chase the newest thing. I do plan on upgrading my intercooler, downpipe and put a good tune on it to enjoy it a little more but other than that I am good. My car is basically paid for (owe less than 10k on it) and I plan on keeping it as a daily for 4-5 years and then likely turning it into a dedicated track car. My next ride will be a 991.2 GT3 after driving one on track for 90 mins last week I have drank the kool aid.
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It’s crooked. Well documented.
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I drove one in Naperville maybe 3 mile round trip, I barely noticed it... many m2 experts here that would know much better than me. All I know, is that it didn't bother me.
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