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      03-10-2014, 12:56 PM   #23
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"Does BMW need to make an M2?".... Yes. Yes it does.
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And two turbos??
M3 = pinnacle of speed?

Not a good reviewer!
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      03-10-2014, 12:59 PM   #24
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Lend one M235i to Chris Harris or Carlos Lago please
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      03-10-2014, 01:03 PM   #25
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Lend one M235i to Chris Harris or Carlos Lago please
Definitely - Chris Harris liked the M135, so I would expect something similar with the 2er.

Really looking forward to his assessment of the steering feel...
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Two turbos? Tool! Another moronic motoring hack.

I apologise on behalf of the UK...
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      03-10-2014, 02:05 PM   #27
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Well, I forgive him for the two turbos remark. BMW's nomenclature is confusing - twin scroll turbo. These motoring reviewers look at a lot of different cars and aren't hardcore BMW types (I am a hardcore BMW fanboy) like the people that lurk on this forum. Therefore they can't always be totally up to speed on all the specs. He probably remembered something about the N54 and thought the N55 was the same.

It is nice to hear some nice words on the steering. I quite like the steering on my F30 so couldn't figure out why all the negativity from the motoring press on BMW's electric assisted steering.

Enjoyable review and I think the M235i will be one of BMW's best sellers. It is far more approachable from a price standpoint than an M4. The M4 is obviously the better track monster but will be more exclusive.
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Well, I forgive him for the two turbos remark. BMW's nomenclature is confusing - twin scroll turbo.
I admire your forgiveness. BUT! It's his bloody job! He should know what is powering the car he has been paid to review. And especially as that car is all about the engine. Sorry, he's still a tool! Grrr!
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Blasphemy

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I know I need one.
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      03-10-2014, 06:38 PM   #32
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"Does BMW need to make an M2?".... Yes. Yes it does.
Needed a good laugh after a grueling day at the office. +1 to you sir.
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      03-10-2014, 07:26 PM   #33
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"Does BMW need to make an M2?".... Yes. Yes it does.
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      03-10-2014, 08:32 PM   #34
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More HP not necesary

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what kind of sick conclusion this guy comes up to. More power has never made a BMW a worse car. The 320 HP is hardly enough to be called M anything. I think 350 HP M2 would be nice and you have to keep it in its league and keep the M4 the KING of the M cars. Since i am getting an M4
Fo the street Torque is king and this has almost 30 ft lbs more than the current M3 and is about 200 pound slighter. The m3s hp advantage will only matter after 100mph.

And, just add a Dinan tune for 2k or so, keep your warranty and get get 373 horsepower & 408 lb-ft of torque...(coming soon, based on the 135is numbers)
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"Does BMW need to make an M2?".... Yes. Yes it does. Now shut that whore mouth.
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We all want the M2.It looks like the car is a go but when is BMW going to make it officially announced in a press release?
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I stopped when he said it has two turbos.
Was about to say the exact same thing, lost all credibility
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I stopped when he said it has two turbos.
I find this so annoying.
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The online configuration of this car is boring. It needs wheel options, more colors (exterior and interior), HUD and LSD, at least. And yes, it needs to look more aggressive.

translation.... " I want an M2 .... "
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I admire your forgiveness. BUT! It's his bloody job! He should know what is powering the car he has been paid to review. And especially as that car is all about the engine. Sorry, he's still a tool! Grrr!

PAID to review? loooks like a guy with a car and a camera to me..
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"Does BMW need to make an M2?".... Yes. Yes it does.
And it needs to have 375hp, a proper sporting suspension, LSD and be priced less than the Cayman S.

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It needs wheel options, more colors (exterior and interior), HUD and LSD, at least. And yes, it needs to look more aggressive.
This is a good start.
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Looks like my post was edited.. what gives?!
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