[PUGPROUD]

Thanks. I have a deposit down on an M2 convertible (been a convertible guy from the start) but been getting mixed signals in the press and on blogs whether there actually will be a convertible M2 model. If anyone sees or hears more please post. Thanks

[Ramos]

Originally Posted by PUGPROUD

Will there be an M2 convertible??????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????

I doubt it

[PUGPROUD]

One "Yes" and one "I doubt it"...don't torture me this way BMW. If you are listening BMW come right out and state whether there will be an M2 convertible or not !!!!!!!!!
Please.

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by PUGPROUD

Thanks. I have a deposit down on an M2 convertible (been a convertible guy from the start) but been getting mixed signals in the press and on blogs whether there actually will be a convertible M2 model. If anyone sees or hears more please post. Thanks

How do you have a deposit down on a car you're not sure will even exist?

(Genuine question; not rhetorical.)

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by Hujan

How do you have a deposit down on a car you're not sure will even exist?

(Genuine question; not rhetorical.)

Many dealers are more than happy to take your money. I know someone who put down a $1,000 deposit on a 2012 1M Coupe. The dealer kept telling him they "might" do another production run, despite the fact that BMW executives were saying "no no no".

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by Ramos

I doubt it

If there is to be an M2 Gran Coupe , then take it as a sign there will be an M2 Cabrio.

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

If there is to be an M2 Gran Coupe , then take it as a sign there will be an M2 Cabrio.

With the 2er four door is BMW going to go with the Gran Coupe pricing strategy (more expensive than the coupe) or the sedan strategy (less than the coupe)? I know that might seem like a stupid question considering you just called it a gran coupe. The reason I ask is that if its the former the four door would be very very close to the equivalent engined F30 interns of pricing. For example: the current 135i starts at $39k. Given its a new car and is an M-Performance car lets say the new coupe starts at around $40k-41k. If BMW decides to go and price the 2er Gran Coupe (F24?) like it did the 6GC in relation to the 6 Coupe, then that would put the F24 at $42k-43k. The 335i starts at $43k. Granted the are all just speculative prices, but can you not see the problem? Pricing them this close together is just begging for the F24 not to sell well.

[BimmerMat135]

I don't read german but if what I see is true on the scott26's article the m235i will have 340ps And the m2 367ps??

[dmboone25]

You know, the more I look at these pictures, the more I think that it looks too big to me. I wonder if that's the angle or something...

One thing I love about the current 1 series is that it is smaller than the E9X 3 series, and by a decent amount.

I don't think I will be interested in the 2 if it just looks like a slightly smaller 4 - the 1er was always unique in looks and that was one of the things I have loved about it

[tuco44]

Originally Posted by IZAGLO

I also sold my paddle shifting 135i because i HAVE to get back into a M/T as my fun car ...as nice as auto is it will never replace rowing through the gears and being 2000% in control of when the car shifts ....... The M235 will be available in 6M/T. It would be VERY BIZARRE for BMW not to offer a M/T in there enthusiast small car. I can not wait for the M2...it's gonna be a sweet ride.

Well, I can't wait for the M2. I also sold my DCT 135i MSport - and bought a new 6MT 135i MSport..!!

There could be some things on the coming 2 Series that I don't care for, such as "stop/start", electric steering, etc. I am very happy with the feel of the current 135 in manual tranny, MSport form.

Same reasoning as you, putting fun back into driving.

[JMolnar]

Looks very promising. May have to look at a vert when they are available in Aus.

[PUGPROUD]

In answer to your question about deposit my dealer accepted a $200 deposit on M2 convertible at a price to be negotiated but not above MSRP (no premiums for me by God) and fully refundable if car not made. Also entitled to first M2 convertible of dealer's allotment to my specs. Costs less than a big night on the town and fully refundable...no downside. I missed out on a 1M coupe by being too late...not this time if an M2 convertible is made.

[IZAGLO]

Originally Posted by tuco44

Well, I can't wait for the M2. I also sold my DCT 135i MSport - and bought a new 6MT 135i MSport..!!

There could be some things on the coming 2 Series that I don't care for, such as "stop/start", electric steering, etc. I am very happy with the feel of the current 135 in manual tranny, MSport form.

Same reasoning as you, putting fun back into driving.

Let me say even with paddle shifting the car is still fun....not as much for me as 6M/T but still a blast. My son has it now with a Cobb tune and it's nutso fast....I also thought about buying another 135i. or a 135is....but i no i would not be happy unless i buy a 1M or 2M....Had quite a few opportunities to buyh a 1M but ATM not ready to have another morgage to buy one..in a year i will be getting antsy...my 1991 105HP Mazda Miata has been keeping me somewhat entertained...Like I say...When you have a BMW you can go very fast.....because you can....with the miata they go very slow because that's all they can do speedwise...but they still handle. I no it will never happen but i wish BMW put a N/A 320 hp engine in the 2M...I love the linearity of a N/A engine...even though the tq down low is less than a turbo there is something to be said about how smooth they are...so i am also looking at a used M3 with the 8cyl.

AFTER THINKING MORE ABOUT THIS 350-370HP WOULD BE BETTER...lol

[praxis219]

This car looks bloody impressive. I want one.

[Sedan_Clan]

It does look really beautiful. I bet the M variant will be tits!

[westphone]

I wondering are they going to tweak something a little bit to make the hp numbers prettier now that A45 AMG/CLS is coming out?

[PUGPROUD]

Expect 340-350 hp in M version to compete with A45.

[vinny84]

Originally Posted by PUGPROUD

Expect 340-350 hp in M version to compete with A45.

I would say 360-365hp. Either way, around that area

[two2shm]

With all the news of the 4series coming out for sale, think I like the 2 Series better. Will wait until then.

[Hamburgerman]

Hej guys, newbie here in this forum although not when it comes to visiting this great site.
There was an interesting observation I made the other day, and with regard
to waiting, I think I know when they will unveil the M235i:

03/13/13 ------> The photo shoot leak out on spot of the BMW 4 series
06/14/13 ------> The official unveiling of the BMW 4 series


When BMW went out to photo shoot the 4 series, they did it in the middle of the week, in the middle of the month. When they unveiled the car, they did it at the end of the week, in the middle of the month, on Friday.
With that logic in hand, I came up with this:

05/15/13 ------>The photo shoot leak out on spot of the M235i (fact)
08/16/13 ------> The official unveiling of the BMW M235i??

What do you guys think?

[Pol]

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

Looking good, and now I'm even more excited to see how the M2 will turn out.

Not before 2016.

[ecaedus]

Originally Posted by Hamburgerman

Hej guys, newbie here in this forum although not when it comes to visiting this great site.
There was an interesting observation I made the other day, and with regard
to waiting, I think I know when they will unveil the M235i:

03/13/13 ------> The photo shoot leak out on spot of the BMW 4 series
06/14/13 ------> The official unveiling of the BMW 4 series


When BMW went out to photo shoot the 4 series, they did it in the middle of the week, in the middle of the month. When they unveiled the car, they did it at the end of the week, in the middle of the month, on Friday.
With that logic in hand, I came up with this:

05/15/13 ------>The photo shoot leak out on spot of the M235i (fact)
08/16/13 ------> The official unveiling of the BMW M235i??

What do you guys think?

i'm thinking frankfurt in september