[omasou]

I have a G06 non M, that is used for winter and fishing trips. It gets crazy good mileage for something so large and handles fantastic.

Previously, I owned a E70 V8 NA, that had 300HP, the G06 w/turbo has ~350? I drove the E70 to 128k+. I will NEVER own another V anything. Everything that requires maintenance comes in 2's. Two value cover gaskets, two timing chain covers gaskets, etc. Also look at the design of the "hot V8" the turbo sits in the middle and by design the turbo oil inlet and outlet tube will eventually leak oil, just from natural torque of the engine stressing the joints. Then add-in the dreaded valley pan. My point, I don't feel it is worth the hassle. Not to mention the gas the M SAVs suck ~14 MPG.

My M2C sat and received very little love last summer, mainly b/c I have 2 motorcycles. I too thought this poor thing is just siting here and really should be driven.

That said when I do drive the M2C it continues to put a smile of amazement on my face. The only other vehicle that came close was a convertible but for other reasons.

A M SAV is not equivalent to a M2.

In fact my previous E36M3 was not equivalent to the M2.