[2seriesaddict]

I might ask my dealer to let me drive one. I only get to see them in track days Not that I'll be changing my 2er soon but I'd like to try out those extra stallions M2 packs

[Dav3]

Pro's of M2

- Sick exhaust
- Amazing front
- M LSD + M Suspension

Pro's of m240i

- Adaptive Suspensions
- Sleeper trait
- B58

[3.0L]

Originally Posted by davgia

Pro's of M2

- Sick exhaust
- Amazing front
- M LSD + M Suspension

Pro's of m240i

- Adaptive Suspensions
- Sleeper trait
- B58

Pro's of 2014 M235i

- Paid for

[evilalien]

I saw one up close when I went in the write the deal for my coming M240i. I think both are head-turners, but I have to agree with the comment about the more conservative looks (but still sporty) in the M235/40 being preferred. I'm happy with my decision not to go with the M2. It really came down to best fit for requirements. I wanted something faster, more comfortable for long commutes, and more efficient than my current DD.

I'd looked at 3- and 4-series and comparable Audi S3 and S4. Too much bloat in the larger cars, and the S3 just felt cramped after test-driving a M235.

[Troppo]

I have driven an M2 on a track at a BMW course.

I bought an M240.

The 240 is a better real world car...

[chemh0ser]

I was at the Welt during Oktoberfest and got to check out and sit in the M2. Surprisingly, I liked the way it looked much more than I thought I would, except for the ugly rear end. It is a badass looking car. The more muscular look of the flared fenders, blue contrast stitching, M steering Wheel and full carbon trim in the interior, M wheels, and slight boost in performance are all nice to haves, but not enough to regret buying the M235i. It just isn't different enough. Many of those things you can do aftermarket to the 235 and 240 if you so desired. They did get the price point right though.

[M2fan]

Originally Posted by Troppo

I have driven an M2 on a track at a BMW course.

I bought an M240.

The 240 is a better real world car...

Yours is really important feedback. Please elaborate some, like what kind of driving do you do (highway, city, mountain) and how the 240 meets your recreational driving objectives.

[Dylan86]

Originally Posted by Troppo

I have driven an M2 on a track at a BMW course.

The 235/240 is a better real world car...

x2

[M2ALEX]

all i want is the rear bumper and exhaust conversion to my m235i. The m235i front looks perfect to me

[Pparana]

Originally Posted by wjones14

I still haven't seen one on the road or at a dealership. I did see an AW M2 at Watkins Glen last July when I was there for a track day. Guy did a 1:17 lap on the 3.5 mile long course!

Loved the looks of it, though the AW color didn't show off the lines as much as the pictures I've seen of LBB. Still a stunning car though in any color.

Track record is 1.22 in an Indy car last year. Maybe a 2.17.

[wjones14]

Originally Posted by Pparana

Track record is 1.22 in an Indy car last year. Maybe a 2.17.

Thanks. Yeah, someone already corrected me. It was 2:17.

[MattUK]

With the perf exhaust I'm liking the sound of the M240 now with its pops and gurgles

[Troppo]

Originally Posted by M2fan

Yours is really important feedback. Please elaborate some, like what kind of driving do you do (highway, city, mountain) and how the 240 meets your recreational driving objectives.

Sure.

I live in the tropics. Imagine Florida, but with lots of twisties...

There are fantastic range roads that I know very well about 15 miles from my front door (see my avatar ) They range from very tight and technical to open sweepers. My fav has 263 corners in 11 miles, and a 3000' elevation change. See pic.

My 240 (arrives in March) will be a toy, basically. I have driven a 240 demo on the ranges and it was fantastic. It was all you would ever need for real world sport driving. You just do not need the extra 10% that an M2 gives you - unless you are doing lots of track days.

The 240 has more torque than the M2, and that is more important day to day than max HP.

If you put the 240 in comfort mode it makes a wonderful Grand Tourer. It would be a fine day to day car.

Gillies Range :

[doccyber]

Originally Posted by lennyf

M2 is a looker for sure don't kid yourself.
just out of my price range.....
With that, I LOVE MY M240i !!!!

Specially with the outrageous mark ups that the dealers are charging more. My local dealership has a bunch with over 50k plus MSRP

[Transfer]

The M2 excites me in ways my 235 does not. The day to day comfort and performance isn't that far off between the two, but the M2 looks, sounds, feel, and exclusivity win me over. My M235xi is probably the best car I've ever owned but just because it's good at everything doesn't mean it's my favorite.

[rich8566]

Originally Posted by wjones14

Oops, thanks for the correction. 1:17 is a NASCAR lap!

The M2 did a 2:17 lap. I mentioned it in the Tracking/Autocrossing forum a few months back, comparing it to my novice 2:34 lap. Fellow forum member rich8566 did a 2:24 lap with his M235i.

Sorry about the confusion.

Correction - 2:23:53

[DF]

Originally Posted by doccyber

Specially with the outrageous mark ups that the dealers are charging more. My local dealership has a bunch with over 50k plus MSRP

We go,to the same dealer.

[M2fan]

[QUOTE=Troppo;21130490]Sure.

I live in the tropics. Imagine Florida, but with lots of twisties...

There are fantastic range roads that I know very well about 15 miles from my front door (see my avatar ) They range from very tight and technical to open sweepers. My fav has 263 corners in 11 miles, and a 3000' elevation change. See pic.

My 240 (arrives in March) will be a toy, basically. I have driven a 240 demo on the ranges and it was fantastic. It was all you would ever need for real world sport driving. You just do not need the extra 10% that an M2 gives you - unless you are doing lots of track days.

The 240 has more torque than the M2, and that is more important day to day than max HP.

If you put the 240 in comfort mode it makes a wonderful Grand Tourer. It would be a fine day to day car.

Gillies Range :

Many thanks for your reply - that Oz route looks terrific!

[BentZero]

Originally Posted by Troppo

Sure.

I live in the tropics. Imagine Florida, but with lots of twisties...

There are fantastic range roads that I know very well about 15 miles from my front door (see my avatar ) They range from very tight and technical to open sweepers. My fav has 263 corners in 11 miles, and a 3000' elevation change. See pic.

My 240 (arrives in March) will be a toy, basically. I have driven a 240 demo on the ranges and it was fantastic. It was all you would ever need for real world sport driving. You just do not need the extra 10% that an M2 gives you - unless you are doing lots of track days.

The 240 has more torque than the M2, and that is more important day to day than max HP.

If you put the 240 in comfort mode it makes a wonderful Grand Tourer. It would be a fine day to day car.

Gillies Range :

Holy shit. that's amazing. I'm jelly AF. I live in what they call "the lowcountry". That means like zero elevation change, besides some dips below sea level, and mostly straight roads. I have my on sort of fun though. The M235i is a great street car.

[Benandluna]

Someone at work just purchased one. Looks awesome but for the price and on top a dealer market it's not worth it. For less I'll have my tune added fabspeed cat and muffler delete, and intake.

I almost want to change my plates to m2 killer and park next to him ������

[B_Rice]

Originally Posted by Benandluna

Someone at work just purchased one. Looks awesome but for the price and on top a dealer market it's not worth it. For less I'll have my tune added fabspeed cat and muffler delete, and intake.

I almost want to change my plates to m2 killer and park next to him ������

Someone sounds jealous~

[Benandluna]

Originally Posted by B_Rice

Someone sounds jealous~

Slightly, I love how it looks haha