[bacampbe]

I saw the first 2er in the wild other than mine on Saturday. It was a silver 228i vert in the REI Dallas parking lot. Still had dealer plates. Does anyone here belong to it?

I have yet to see a 2er coupe in the wild.

[HarmOG]

In Orange County, we are in the "too many Teslas to count" camp. I also see too many super cars to really be impressed any more. Any time I see a new M3/ M4, I do stop to take notice. The one I saw recently that really stood out was the guy that parallel parked his Ford GT in front of Starbucks to go get a latte.

[moltenfire]

Haha I was on the 401 in Toronto today and some guy in a EB 2 series with red interior seats was holding up traffic honking at me and giving me a big thumbs up! He might have gotten super excited as my car looks the same as his

[recycledAlva]

BMW 2 series: 5... maybe?
Cadillac ATS coupe: a couple dozen
Lexus RC coupe: about a dozen or so
Alfa Romeo 4C: 0
Tesla Model S: a jillion
Hyundai Genesis tons
Chevy SS: 0
Jaguar F-type: 2
Audi A3 convertible: dozens
VW Golf R: Zero
Cadillac ELR: 1

My buddy usually sees all the cars i haven't seen on this list. So compared to the other cars on the list, the 2 is still pretty rare around me!

[krhodes1]

Originally Posted by HarmOG

In Orange County, we are in the "too many Teslas to count" camp. I also see too many super cars to really be impressed any more. Any time I see a new M3/ M4, I do stop to take notice. The one I saw recently that really stood out was the guy that parallel parked his Ford GT in front of Starbucks to go get a latte.

I arrived in Newport Beach on vacation tonight with my favorite +1 - the number of high-end auto dealerships between SNA and the coast was completely insane. My hotel is within a block or two of a Ferrari/Maserati dealership and McLaren dealership (first I have ever seen). And a place with a little showroom of drool-worthy old Porsches. Though the most exotic thing I saw on the road was an e92 M3 with black wheels and emblems.

Hertz gave us a loaded but V6 convertible Camaro. How did GM manage to make 305hp feel so slow? And sound so bad... But at least the top folds down, and unlike my vacation last year in FL, I expect to be able to put it down.

[grant5321]

Originally Posted by angelbones

There are good threads about how often we see other 2 series out in the wild (i.e., not including dealer lots), but I've noticed it often varies by region (for example, California will have more Tesla sightings than any state I'm sure). There are several new cars out that have been out for at least 6 months to two years, and I was wondering how often, you see some of these other vehicles that are generally comparable to the 2. I hope for, but don't expect, immediate answers, as usually you're not looking unless, you're like me, and are always looking at new and different cars, so it may take some time to start looking. Feel free to add cars you think you should be added, but I limited it to those that are brand new (not replacements of older models unless clearly distinguishable), under $80k or so (i.e., no exotics although I've seen more Ferraris and Lambos than I have 2s) , and are known to be low sellers, which means approx equal to the 2-series in sales. Therefore, I excluded the Corvette, and although I think the 2015 Mustangs are distinguishable, I've already seen way too many of them to count. Here's my list followed by either exact or approximate numbers:

BMW 2 series: 3 confirmed
Cadillac ATS coupe: Zero
Lexus RC coupe: Zero
Alfa Romeo 4C: Zero
Tesla Model S: Approx 25 in 1.5 years
Hyundai Genesis coupe (2013+): Approx 40 in past 2 years
Chevy SS: Zero
Jaguar F-type: 1
Audi A3 convertible: Zero
VW Golf R: Zero (although I know they're sold out)
Cadillac ELR: One (I know completely different car, but interesting I've seen more of these in the wild than some others above, even though they only sold less than 2000 in two years).

As I said, feel free to post right away if you know, also check in to add to the list. Just think it's interesting since so many people either say they see a lot of 2s or no 2s. International contributors feel free as well.

I live in Jupiter which is in palm beach and I see every car you mentioned all over the place. I've only ever seen one m235i other than mine and no 228i's. Also, I think there are more teslas here by the given space than any other place I've seen. Every time I go to work I must see 15 or so all different ones a day.

[angelbones]

Although I've been looking for many months now for the vehicles listed, I did finally see a Lexus RC in Ultrasonic Blue. It was beautiful, but I've test driven an RC and even my 228 is much faster and nimbler. Then the same day, I saw a Golf R. Also, it seems like ever since I did the OP, I have been seeing Teslas constantly lately, and a few more Genesis Coupes. Still no ATS coupes or A3 convertibles, surprisingly.

[wjones14]

FINALLY saw the first 2er in the wild this week! I have been looking for 2ers since October 2014 or so when I learned what they were and how to recognize them, but hadn't seen a single one (other than dealer lots and the PDC in SC).

The one I saw was on Main Street Niantic CT. A red one with the black horizontal decal stripe on the body crease. If anyone on this forum owns the car, please PM.

[crawfordbay]

Just got back from my local Cars & Coffee and there were still BMW guys who had never seen the M235i in person yet. Had quite the crowd gather when I pulled up.

[Perfektenschlag]

BMW 2 series: Only mine. The vast majority of BMWs at work are black 328s, with a couple white 435s.
Lexus RC coupe: A few.
Alfa Romeo 4C: One (surprisingly)
Tesla Model S: Zero here, stopped counting around 20 last time I was in LA.
Chevy SS: Zero, but we do like our Camaros (and Mustangs).
Jaguar F-type: Zero
Audi A3 convertible: Zero

[scottyn]

I've seen abut 5 different 2ers driving around the streets here (and another M235i in Dublin last week)...someone who works in an office near my apartment seems to have a 228 coupe and about 2 weeks ago someone in my building bought a black convertible. He will soon have a hard-top brother.

I see a couple Teslas and Genesis coupes everyday, about 10 F-types, zero SSs, and a total of 1-2 ATS coupes and 1-2 RCs that I can remember. I don't think I've seen any 4Cs or Golf Rs...

This is in Tampa, FL, where people either seem to have massive trucks or sports cars

[angelbones]

Originally Posted by scottyn

I've seen abut 5 different 2ers driving around the streets here (and another M235i in Dublin last week)...someone who works in an office near my apartment seems to have a 228 coupe and about 2 weeks ago someone in my building bought a black convertible. He will soon have a hard-top brother.

I see a couple Teslas and Genesis coupes everyday, about 10 F-types, zero SSs, and a total of 1-2 ATS coupes and 1-2 RCs that I can remember. I don't think I've seen any 4Cs or Golf Rs...

This is in Tampa, FL, where people either seem to have massive trucks or sports cars

I guess my post put the jinx on my statement. Since then I've seen 2 RCs, 2 ATS coupes, 1 more F-type, but fortunately NO more 2 series than the two, possibly three, I saw last fall. Also, living in Florida, it's curious I haven't seen any A3 convertibles. With the 1-series, I would see more convertibles than coupes, so I expected the same with A3, and also, in time, I expect to see more of the 2-series convertible. (none yet, but not surprised as too new).

A small P.S., I think the ATS premium is a good value due to the light weight and great suspension, but after seeing it in person, I was just as underwhelmed with it, as I was when it first came out. Its looks can't compete with the older CTS coupe in its wow factor, IMO (I know it's a love it or hate it look though). Also, until they improve the CUE significantly, that is a dealbreaker anyway.

[Hustlin]

BMW 2 series: Zero
Cadillac ATS coupe: 1, red one in neighborhood
Lexus RC coupe: RC350, 2
Alfa Romeo 4C: 1
Tesla Model S: Ton
Hyundai Genesis coupe (2013+): A ton, coworker also owns one
Chevy SS: 1, Good friend has a black one, just purchased a month ago
Jaguar F-type: Zero
Audi A3 convertible: Zero
VW Golf R: Few
Cadillac ELR: Zero

Exotics:
Nissan GTR: 1 - what a sweet sounding exhaust
Audi R8 - 2, one white one blue
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta - just saw this bad boy yesterday on my way to work
Maserati - a ton, dealership about a mile from work and another one about 10 miles from home. I believe you can only get service at dealership so I see them all the time.
BMW i8 - not in the wild but worth mentioning, two at dealership by house. Black one and Blue one, they look......different. Almost like BMW is trying to hard.
BMW 650i coupe - 1 Dark blue

If you are familiar with Illinois, I'm in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Burr Ridge quite often. You end up seeing alot of 6 figure cars in those towns.

[TBro2002]

We just returned from our ED in Germany to get our new 228i. During the whole 2 weeks, I saw no other 2 series coupes. I even had a lot of Germans stopping checking out our 228i.

[caycep]

I did see a white 1M driving around the neighborhood and even parked temporarily in my building's garage...

[jskrilla]

I have yet to see a 2 series on the road and I'm constantly on a busy highway 684/Hutchinson River NY

BUT. Love the fact not everyone has a 2series makes the WOW factor go up more for people seeing the car.

[AWcoupe]

I've yet to see one in 6 and a half months of ownership and I commute on the busy Merrit Parkway between Bridgeport and Stamford CT. Not 1!!

[BarryJI]

In LA, a haven for great cars but I have yet to see another 2-Series. As of earlier this week, only 17 had registered for the Binmerfest.

[tke743]

BMW 2 series: 0, haven't seen one on the road (note, at track days are the exception, but I don't think that is the point of this thread. My last track day/autoX there were about 20 of them. Also when we did the Diff testing. But on the road, none.)
Cadillac ATS coupe: 1, it is parked at the local Y every weekend
Lexus RC coupe: Zero
Alfa Romeo 4C: 2
Tesla Model S: every 20th car it seems in Mass.
Tesla P85D: 1, parked next to it at the airport.
Hyundai Genesis coupe (2013+): at least 10
Chevy SS: 5+, friend owns one with a stick. I can confirm that the M235i is faster.
Jaguar F-type: Zero
Audi A3 convertible: 4 or 5
VW Golf R: Zero
Cadillac ELR: Zero

[BarryJI]

So I was waiting around at an automobile hand wash on Vermont and Melrose this morning when look what pulled up beside me, a young woman in a M235i, the first of those I've seen in Los Angeles (a 235i, that is, not a young woman, they're everywhere).

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/m9sm3gp91...Abbm2VsIvKGi9a

(PS, if anyone knows why I cannot embed this link as a picture with [IMG] tags, pls advise...)

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by BarryJI

(PS, if anyone knows why I cannot embed this link as a picture with [IMG] tags, pls advise...)

I don't know, but here ya go anyway!

[JP Medina]

Just to get you an Idea, down south Mexico ... in the city of Merida where I live:

BMW 2 series: 6-7 one is two blocks from my house
Cadillac ATS coupe: 1
Lexus RC coupe: 1 (Even we don´t have Lexus dealers in Mexico)
Alfa Romeo 4C: Not sold here yet
Tesla Model S: One.... that exploded, link: http://heavy.com/tech/2013/10/watch-...ent-in-mexico/
Hyundai Genesis coupe: Not sold here
Chevy SS: Not sold here
Jaguar F-type: 5-6
Audi A3 convertible: One in the same house two blocks from mine.
VW Golf R: None
Cadillac ELR: Not sold here