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Imo BMW have always had disappointing looking seats in their M cars.
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That's so they can up-sell their expensive 'M Performance' seats to you when you're ticking the options list.
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So no more M1/1M ?
BMW models are getting very confusing, what was wrong with 3,5,7 (and1)?? lol
BMW models are getting very confusing, what was wrong with 3,5,7 (and1)?? lol
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If you have no need for 5 doors then that beats the pants off an Audi RS3 in every single way.
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Backend lets down the looks as well.
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I love it.
But you can buy an almost new M4/M3 for the same money.
Great little car though, will make a superb buy in a couple of years time.
If you didn't need the seats though, a used Cayman S is a much better buy.
But you can buy an almost new M4/M3 for the same money.
Great little car though, will make a superb buy in a couple of years time.
If you didn't need the seats though, a used Cayman S is a much better buy.
Father Stack
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What an ugly car. I've no doubt it'd be fun, but there's no way I could live with those looks. That back end is absolutely hideous.
Sailorbaz
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I think this little car will be some hit, hopefully back to E30 M3 days as mentioned in some of the press videos.
*cough* still weighs more than an E46 CSL though *cough*
*cough* still weighs more than an E46 CSL though *cough*
johnb740
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What a car!
If I wasn't getting married in a couple of months, my name would be down for one.
As expected it has murdered the A45 AMG and the RS3.
I think they are a far more attractive prospect than an M4 being much smaller. The first exhaust videos also has them sounding better than the M4 which I have never really thought sounded very good when I've heard them.
They are £15k cheaper than an M4 and that is a lot. Comparing the price of a new M2 versus a used M4 is pointless imo.
If I wasn't getting married in a couple of months, my name would be down for one.
As expected it has murdered the A45 AMG and the RS3.
I think they are a far more attractive prospect than an M4 being much smaller. The first exhaust videos also has them sounding better than the M4 which I have never really thought sounded very good when I've heard them.
They are £15k cheaper than an M4 and that is a lot. Comparing the price of a new M2 versus a used M4 is pointless imo.
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How is it pointless? A 2-3k mile M4 is basically new anyway, and both cars deliver exactly the same sort of experience, only the M2 is smaller and a bit more nimble presumably. On track yeah there's probably a more noticeable difference, but 90% of owners will never track either car.
johnb740
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Because a 2-3k mile M2 will represent the same price reduction in a couple of months.
Apples have to be compared with apples imo.
Apples have to be compared with apples imo.
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Not special looking enough for an m car. The interior is just like every other bmw on the road
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I don't think it will though, it's a limited run car is it not? 1000 cars only for UK I think?
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Just asked a salesman and apparently not.
One thing that disappoints me is that they are limted to 4 colours, Estoril Blue, black, white and grey.
I've added a bit of a write up on this. I think it will be excellent, however choosing an M car is now a minefield for sure. M235i, M2 or M4?
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They will be twitchy has hell with such a short wheelbase. Get it out of shape on a B road and you'd better be awake.
As for the sound.... The reason it sounds better than an M4 is BMW have clearly given the job of the promo video to some school kids. The sound you hear is from a V8 M3
Crazy suggestion.
johnb740
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This is no S65
All reports on the M235i were positive with respect to its handling. The M2 will be a step further than the M235i so I can't see how it will be twitchy. The wheel base of the M2 will probably be very similar to an E36 or E46 M3 with the way cars have grown in size over the years. I've never found my E36 or other E46's that I've driven to be twitchy. The M4 is a big car compared to earlier M3 coupes.
This is no S65
All reports on the M235i were positive with respect to its handling. The M2 will be a step further than the M235i so I can't see how it will be twitchy. The wheel base of the M2 will probably be very similar to an E36 or E46 M3 with the way cars have grown in size over the years. I've never found my E36 or other E46's that I've driven to be twitchy. The M4 is a big car compared to earlier M3 coupes.
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