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where and from who do you rent a bmw in europe? if the car is in socal I would be happy to test drive it for you and give you my impressions lol. great car, great price in any market imo
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06-08-2022, 06:56 PM | #25 |
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I'm in Michigan. And that car is gone, and turns out I can not buy in California, as it's the only state that wants buyer to pay full CA sales tax if one wants to drive the car off the lot... Even for out of state buyers. And CA tax is much bigger than MI. 10.5% vs 6% for a few I checked in the bay area
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06-08-2022, 07:01 PM | #26 |
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Avis has BMWs in most European countries. I drove 2 series convertible in Italy couple of times, and just had 7 series (upgraded from 5 series) in Spain a month ago. Nice car but way too big. Especially if you have to drive through historical centers in Spain. I once had to backup for half a mile a narrow cobblestone street in Cordoba, because GPS made a trip to a hotel through the street that was too narrow for 7 series. Thank God for a good backup camera and surround view.
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06-09-2022, 08:53 PM | #28 |
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For clarity.. here's the 2018, 1-yr-only cluster on the OG LCI:
And here's the M2c / M2cs cluster:
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06-09-2022, 10:02 PM | #29 |
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And the truth after 25 or so track days my approx. $6k Eisenmann Exhaust had to be welded back together. And the MPerformance exhaust on my M4 had to be replaced after about 3k track miles. So if you are planning to really beat on the car I would forget about exhaust sound.
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06-10-2022, 11:21 AM | #30 |
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No, I'm not planning to track the car. Just a daily driver shared with my other car...
Every single review mentions the weak sound of M2C - so I was hoping the remedy was worked out |
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06-11-2022, 10:52 AM | #32 |
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Working on paperwork for this beauty. 2019 with 9K miles. A bit more money but, car is almost new! Thank you all.
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06-13-2022, 09:46 AM | #34 |
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I was in the same place. The problem was finding an 18 with low mileage. And the price. Lots of 17s around and even some low mileage ones looked worn. I think its a win either way. I would only go with the m2c if you could get a good price. I so far have seen about 6-15 k more of them even with more miles. I figure the difference could be used to tune the car to a m2c power match for cheap. The n55 is a great engine. I kinda wish the m2 had the b58 engine.
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06-13-2022, 11:44 AM | #35 | |
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I have seen a few videos and articles where they compared the OG M2 to the M2C and they've said the same thing. The M2C rides better, is more comfortable and much more headroom for power, but the OG M2 feels more connected and "Raw" (not to mention the sound). My budget is what is limiting me, but I think even if it wasn't, I would still be looking at the OG M2, just find a low mileage/pristine 2018. But the one I'm hoping to pick up in the next couple of days is a great deal for the money and low miles considering it's a '16. So fingers crossed that the deal doesn't fall though today since today I will know for sure...
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I was right up there with you guys until just recently. Wanted a m2c, but in my area they are all consistently $10k+ more than the OG, and with more mileage. I ended my search with a pristine condition '18 LBB OG with 15k miles for $50k. In the distant future I'm sure I'll wish I had the S55 engine for it's tuning potential, but for now I'm more than happy with the N55's sound and power.
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I laugh every time I read people saying the OG is 'better' for daily driving. The only ones who will ever say this are those trying to justify their purchase of the lesser car. Having driven both back to back many times, it's always extremely apparent. OG will always leave something to be desired. It's like the WRX vs. STi debate. No one with an STi is going to say the WRX is better, but WRX owners will always try to justify their purchase like it is. The M2C is vastly improved in near every way. Doesn't matter if you're tracking it or not. Interior is nicer, handles better, much faster, more potential, etc. Sound can be fixed with an EL midpipe or any full exhaust. Last edited by rcouchh; 06-14-2022 at 03:38 PM.. |
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I wish I didn't have to spend more money on 60K car right away, but it looks like I will have to. I can't stand a ~400hp car sounding like corolla |
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Honestly same thing could be said for Comp owners trying to justify spending an extra 20k on a track ready car they never end up tracking. Can't go wrong with either one, the OG is plenty for street and canyon driving, will be cheaper to own and maintain in the long run, and weighs less. I don't regret my purchase at all. |
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