[Mollyran]

I am wondering whether to wait and buy the new M240i G42 or buy now an 2018 M2 (LCI but not comp).
Both are expensive cars in my country, the M2 2018 goes for about $105,000 and I believe the new M240i is about to have a price tag of $122,000.
Today I have a tuned 220i with coil-overs (KW SC) stiffer bushings stage 2 and so on. Nice car to drive but i need more power and most of all would love a better agility.

Should I wait or just jump for the M2 OG? sure, no reviews yet for the new M240i but since not a lot of M2 LCI in my country (more comp or pre LCI) I need to be make up my mind kind of fast on this one.

Will appreciate any input.

[switzerr]

You know how amazing the M2 is . . . and so does everyone else. I'm sure the new M240 will be many things. But it won't be an M2 . . .

[Al Bundy's Dodge]

The 240i will be available for years.

I say get a nice low mileage M2 now while you can, and you can always experience the 240i 5+ years from now. That way you get to have both cars

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by Mollyran

I need more power and most of all would love a better agility.

You've answered your own question here.

Yes, the M240 will have a bit more power than the LCI M2, but it's heavier, and will not nearly be as agile.

An '18 M2 with just a few mods (OEM+ I like to call it) it just a dream to own.

- MPS
- PS4S
- DP + IC
- Bootmod3 S2

Pure joy.

And let's be honest, you want that car that every time you walk away from it you turn around to look at it again. The new 240 is not that car...the OG M2 is.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

You've answered your own question here.

Yes, the M240 will have a bit more power than the LCI M2, but it's heavier, and will not nearly be as agile.

An '18 M2 with just a few mods (OEM+ I like to call it) it just a dream to own.

- MPS
- PS4S
- DP + IC
- Bootmod3 S2

Pure joy.

And let's be honest, you want that car that every time you walk away from it you turn around to look at it again. The new 240 is not that car...the OG M2 is.

Lot of what ifs here... yes it will probably heavier just like the G80 is heavier than the F80... but there is no situation outside of DCT where an F80 is better.

Just like the 1M came before the old m235i and the m235i whooped its ass around any track... no it's not an m car however I am confident it will be a newer, more stable and better performing chassis even in non M form... bmw tends to do that w newer gens.

[kpaso]

M2 all the way.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by Mollyran

I am wondering whether to wait and buy the new M240i G42 or buy now an 2018 M2 (LCI but not comp).
Both are expensive cars in my country, the M2 2018 goes for about $105,000 and I believe the new M240i is about to have a price tag of $122,000.
Today I have a tuned 220i with coil-overs (KW SC) stiffer bushings stage 2 and so on. Nice car to drive but i need more power and most of all would love a better agility.

Should I wait or just jump for the M2 OG? sure, no reviews yet for the new M240i but since not a lot of M2 LCI in my country (more comp or pre LCI) I need to be make up my mind kind of fast on this one.

Will appreciate any input.

If you want an M car then buy it. The M240i no matter how nice is not a M car. I really wish, that I could articulate the difference but you just have to own one then everything else will be just not a M car.

BTW, you cannot upgrade a non-M car to a M. You can tweak things but it's still not the same no mater what the stats.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ASAP

...but there is no situation outside of DCT where an F80 is better.

"Better" is a subjective term, not an objective term, and it's not always about the numbers.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

"Better" is a subjective term, not an objective term, and it's not always about the numbers.

I can very very confidently say that where it matters, the newer car will probably be objectively better... it will probably have a more sorted suspension, be less twitchy, put better times down a track, have newer tech etc...

Subjectively, yes it's definitely not a real M car... but if someone asked me if I'd prefer an OG M2 or the brand new M240i which is more powerful, also comes with a rear locking diff, probably a better suspension and tech, I know what I'd choose... w the comp, things change as the engine is a different world and if i threw on M perf coils, the new M240i would have no chance of coming close.

[peteyrx7]

Originally Posted by ASAP

I can very very confidently say that where it matters, the newer car will probably be objectively better... it will probably have a more sorted suspension, be less twitchy, put better times down a track, have newer tech etc...

Subjectively, yes it's definitely not a real M car... but if someone asked me if I'd prefer an OG M2 or the brand new M240i which is more powerful, also comes with a rear locking diff, probably a better suspension and tech, I know what I'd choose... w the comp, things change as the engine is a different world and if i threw on M perf coils, the new M240i would have no chance of coming close.

OP, no offense, but did you want an unbiased answer or a validation of your already made decision?

It's unlikely that posting in an M2 specific thread will yield any answer other than "buy an M2". It doesn't matter what the alternative car being considered is. You've asked a bunch of M2 owners which car to buy and they all concluded they should buy an m2 when they asked themselves that question.

Ask yourself which trade offs make the most sense to you:

Better comfort or better handling

More subdued looks or more aggressive looks

New or used

Higher up front cost with lower depreciation or lower up front cost with higher depreciation

Quiet car or car that operates with a sporting exhaust note

economy and good performance or highest performance with higher operating costs

Intended use, street only or street and occasional track day

Final cost to make mods (if planned) to each car if you selected

[M2RAW]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

You've answered your own question here.

Yes, the M240 will have a bit more power than the LCI M2, but it's heavier, and will not nearly be as agile.

An '18 M2 with just a few mods (OEM+ I like to call it) it just a dream to own.

- MPS
- PS4S
- DP + IC
- Bootmod3 S2

Pure joy.

And let's be honest, you want that car that every time you walk away from it you turn around to look at it again. The new 240 is not that car...the OG M2 is.

Wheels and tires specs?

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ASAP

I can very very confidently say that where it matters, the newer car will probably be objectively better... it will probably have a more sorted suspension, be less twitchy, put better times down a track, have newer tech etc...

I disagree.

Originally Posted by M2RAW

Wheels and tires specs?

763M in EVO Grey/PS4S in OEM sizes.

[deuced666]

Originally Posted by peteyrx7

OP, no offense, but did you want an unbiased answer or a validation of your already made decision?

It's unlikely that posting in an M2 specific thread will yield any answer other than "buy an M2". It doesn't matter what the alternative car being considered is. You've asked a bunch of M2 owners which car to buy and they all concluded they should buy an m2 when they asked themselves that question.

Ask yourself which trade offs make the most sense to you:

Better comfort or better handling

More subdued looks or more aggressive looks

New or used

Higher up front cost with lower depreciation or lower up front cost with higher depreciation

Quiet car or car that operates with a sporting exhaust note

economy and good performance or highest performance with higher operating costs

Intended use, street only or street and occasional track day

Final cost to make mods (if planned) to each car if you selected

Good evaluating comparision.. and I would go for OG M2 all day. If you maintain it well and hold it like a baby; and if you ever need to sell it, you will probably get most of your investment back.

[PLF69]

I don't want to go against anyone's opinion here but personnaly I would go for the G42 M240i.

I've owned a M2 LCI for 3 years and just recently swithed to s 2020 M340i for family needs and the leap from F series to G series is immense, yes the chassis is a bit heavier but the cumulative upgrades add up to just a better overall experience.

I did a 2-day track event with the M340i and was blown away with the capability, only 1sec off M2 times on a 2,35min track. I can't imagine the M240i's pace. As of now I am not interested in going back to a coupe but if I would be the M240i would be on my radar, over any F series including M2 and M4's.

If you can wait to test drive both it will be your best answer.

[GoneIn4Secs]

Originally Posted by PLF69

I don't want to go against anyone's opinion here but personnaly I would go for the G42 M240i.

I've owned a M2 LCI for 3 years and just recently swithed to s 2020 M340i for family needs and the leap from F series to G series is immense, yes the chassis is a bit heavier but the cumulative upgrades add up to just a better overall experience.

I did a 2-day track event with the M340i and was blown away with the capability, only 1sec off M2 times on a 2,35min track. I can't imagine the M240i's pace. As of now I am not interested in going back to a coupe but if I would be the M240i would be on my radar, over any F series including M2 and M4's.

If you can wait to test drive both it will be your best answer.

Since youve already driven the f87 for multiple years

Can you articulate some of these changes you feel with the G series chassis?

How does it feel better?

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by PLF69

I don't want to go against anyone's opinion here but personnaly I would go for the G42 M240i.

I've owned a M2 LCI for 3 years and just recently swithed to s 2020 M340i for family needs and the leap from F series to G series is immense, yes the chassis is a bit heavier but the cumulative upgrades add up to just a better overall experience.

I did a 2-day track event with the M340i and was blown away with the capability, only 1sec off M2 times on a 2,35min track. I can't imagine the M240i's pace. As of now I am not interested in going back to a coupe but if I would be the M240i would be on my radar, over any F series including M2 and M4's.

If you can wait to test drive both it will be your best answer.

Yea i kind of agree... except I think I would go m240i over Og m2 but comp over M240i...

[DanG]

In reality I cant see any OG M2 owners trading in their BMW for an M240ix. It is just not in the same class as a real M car.

[BMWF87Melb]

Get the M2. You'll always be thinking of the M especially if they're rare to come by in your country. Can always pick up an m240 in the future.

[VisualEcho]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Yea i kind of agree... except I think I would go m240i over Og m2 but comp over M240i...

Spoken like a true M2C owner.

[ASAP]

Originally Posted by VisualEcho

Spoken like a true M2C owner.

The problem w the OG m2 is the n55... always has been always will be... so there are few reedeming qualities for it when a newer car comes. The B58 is mounds better and has far supreme cooling... even on the track it will be better and not heat soak nearly as much plus it will be more reliable... you can't blame anyone saying this.

[GoneIn4Secs]

Problem with s55 will always be the fart box

[PLF69]

Originally Posted by ASAP

The problem w the OG m2 is the n55... always has been always will be... so there are few reedeming qualities for it when a newer car comes. The B58 is mounds better and has far supreme cooling... even on the track it will be better and not heat soak nearly as much plus it will be more reliable... you can't blame anyone saying this.

I have to agree with this, the B58 is just a better engine except maybe it's harder to work on but this point is moot if you don't keep the car longer than warranty.