For current 2ers owners, how much interest in next generation?

sandrik93 · 03-20-2020, 09:58 PM

My 230i is my DD so most probably I'll get a new one. Will either wait for G87 or get the M240i. I really like the car and don't see what I'd need something bigger. Cayman is an option but I do use back seats every now and then.

230iZTR · 03-20-2020, 10:57 PM

I'm incredibly happy with my 230i, and it's only gotten better with modification. It was a big purchase and I'm not sure if I'd be willing to replace it so soon without major improvement...especially if it has an ugly gigantic grill similar to the trend with other models in the lineup. The F22 and non-Comp M2 might be the last decent looking BMWs we get fir a while.

That said, if they give it a proper LSD, even more fender room, better steering feel, and an Individual paint option I could be tempted.

msej449 · 03-21-2020, 05:57 AM

No interest as there's no convertible.

I reckon that by the time I need to replace the engine and transmission, the current small set of electric retro-fitters here in the UK (who are doing very well at the moment) will be much larger and I can do an electric conversion.

Dylan86 · 03-21-2020, 11:34 AM

My car is paid for, not selling it ever unless something horrible happens. It's exactly the "analog" modern car I wanted for long term ownership.

Not remotely considering anything BMW after 2020 at this point.

6MT
LSD
i6T
Analog gauges
Timeless looks

She's a keeper!

RvR · 03-21-2020, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan86

My car is paid for, not selling it ever unless something horrible happens. It's exactly the "analog" modern car I wanted for long term ownership.

Not remotely considering anything BMW after 2020 at this point.

6MT
LSD
i6T
Analog gauges
Timeless looks

She's a keeper!

As Dylan.

I look forward to seeing the new car, but if it doesn't have a 6MT and I6, I wouldn't consider it.

A giant grill snout would also be a deal-breaker.

morriscat · 03-21-2020, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RvR

As Dylan.

I look forward to seeing the new car, but if it doesn't have a 6MT and I6, I wouldn't consider it.

A giant grill snout would also be a deal-breaker.

Same. I really have to wonder if we're going to see aftermarket suppliers creating completely reshaped front clips for people who just can't tolerate those new grills.

All that said, When the first lease returns of the new generation start coming on the market in about five years, my 2016 will be starting to get pretty long in the tooth, so who knows?

Oldbay · 03-22-2020, 12:27 AM

No manual transmission. No buy.

USA-RET · 03-22-2020, 09:47 AM

Both our current cars (2017 M240i and 2019 Min Cooper S) get very little use, so they will likely stay in our possession for the next few years. After that time, I will probably be looking at an EV as a replacement for at least one of them.

View Poll Results: If you're an owner of current coupe/'vert, what's your interest level in next gen?
Sight unseen, it's probably my next car	3	4.23%
I'm genuinely interested and excited to see real pics & info	20	28.17%
Who knows? I'm mildly interested.	9	12.68%
I doubt I'll buy the next gen, but I'm leaving the door open	10	14.08%
Zero interest. My current car is all I need and/or I'm moving on	29	40.85%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

03-20-2020, 09:58 PM	#23
sandrik93 Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 267 Posts Drives: '23 M240i RWD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1)	My 230i is my DD so most probably I'll get a new one. Will either wait for G87 or get the M240i. I really like the car and don't see what I'd need something bigger. Cayman is an option but I do use back seats every now and then.
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03-20-2020, 10:57 PM	#24
230iZTR Lieutenant 316 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Signal Orange wrapped 230i THP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	I'm incredibly happy with my 230i, and it's only gotten better with modification. It was a big purchase and I'm not sure if I'd be willing to replace it so soon without major improvement...especially if it has an ugly gigantic grill similar to the trend with other models in the lineup. The F22 and non-Comp M2 might be the last decent looking BMWs we get fir a while. That said, if they give it a proper LSD, even more fender room, better steering feel, and an Individual paint option I could be tempted.
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03-21-2020, 05:57 AM	#25
msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	No interest as there's no convertible. I reckon that by the time I need to replace the engine and transmission, the current small set of electric retro-fitters here in the UK (who are doing very well at the moment) will be much larger and I can do an electric conversion. __________________ 2016 M235i Convertible Estoril Blue & Oyster 2023 Peugeot e-208 GT (electric)
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03-21-2020, 11:34 AM	#26
Dylan86 Colonel 1330 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: F15d msport, F22 m235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	My car is paid for, not selling it ever unless something horrible happens. It's exactly the "analog" modern car I wanted for long term ownership. Not remotely considering anything BMW after 2020 at this point. 6MT LSD i6T Analog gauges Timeless looks She's a keeper! __________________ My F22 Road/Track Build
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03-22-2020, 12:27 AM	#29
Oldbay Private 31 Rep 62 Posts Drives: M240IC 6MT RWD Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	No manual transmission. No buy.
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03-22-2020, 09:47 AM	#30
USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Both our current cars (2017 M240i and 2019 Min Cooper S) get very little use, so they will likely stay in our possession for the next few years. After that time, I will probably be looking at an EV as a replacement for at least one of them.
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