[Adem1534]

So great render up above, but the front aero in that render still suggests the older thought of aero and an M235i rear bumper.

I'm no photoshop master.

However I added a little more detail to the front aero/headlights. Also the rear bumper is the one that Artemis and I figured out in one of the sticky threads (and can also be seen if you look through the camo on the most recent spy shots).

I had issues making the rear flare be what I think it will be but I made it a little more pronounced at the lip.

Looking at the spy shots closely, it appears the M2 will have a bulge at the fenders, AND a quick lip as well (combo of M3/M4).

Cheers, sorry for it being a little messy

[MTHRAR]

Originally Posted by JHFW89225

Just as I was thinking about moving on to the F80, this pops up. If the car looks similar to this, I may not get the M3. If I configure an M2 >$55K, I may just get an almost stripper model M3 for about $60K-$61K. If it can stay below the $55K threshold ($52-$53K) and it looks similar to this, I'm all over it.

After looking at the "California Spotted" M2 Mule next to the F82, I just thought to myself, man...the F8x looks really good...I'm so undecided at this point and I need more time (*Read - Money) before I pull the trigger on the F8x.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by MTHRAR

Just as I was thinking about moving on to the F80, this pops up. If the car looks similar to this, I may not get the M3. If I configure an M2 >$55K, I may just get an almost stripper model M3 for about $60K-$61K. If it can stay below the $55K threshold ($52-$53K) and it looks similar to this, I'm all over it.

After looking at the "California Spotted" M2 Mule next to the F82, I just thought to myself, man...the F8x looks really good...I'm so undecided at this point and I need more time (*Read - Money) before I pull the trigger on the F8x.

I'm waiting for the reveal as well, before deciding on the 2-3-4...or an E92v8.
It's a good problem to have, hang in there

[MTHRAR]

Originally Posted by Bemo

I'm waiting for the reveal as well, before deciding on the 2-3-4...or an E92v8.
It's a good problem to have, hang in there

It is a good problem to have...I also have thoughts of an E92 M3...I'm really concerned about the Rod Bearing issue out of warranty. All the carmax E92 Ms have dried up too (There were close to 40 earlier this year) as I was looking there for a while. However, from a depreciation standpoint and financially it may be a smarter choice (unless it it throws a rod bearing, of course). Currently, an F80 M3 is just a tad out of the price range, but come March/April of next year I can do it (I'm going to be purchasing/financing with a considerable down payment).

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by MTHRAR

It is a good problem to have...I also have thoughts of an E92 M3...I'm really concerned about the Rod Bearing issue out of warranty. All the carmax E92 Ms have dried up too (There were close to 40 earlier this year) as I was looking there for a while. However, from a depreciation standpoint and financially it may be a smarter choice (unless it it throws a rod bearing, of course). Currently, an F80 M3 is just a tad out of the price range, but come March/April of next year I can do it (I'm going to be purchasing/financing with a considerable down payment).

Aware of the rod bearing concerns. You have to do oil analyses frequently and cough up the $2-3k to replace proactively. I've driven one and can't move on past the thunderous induction noise. The new M is a fart can, by comparison (flame suit on).
Let's see that "Junior" a.k.a. M2 has in store before deciding

[MTHRAR]

Originally Posted by Bemo

Aware of the rod bearing concerns. You have to do oil analyses frequently and cough up the $2-3k to replace proactively. I've driven one and can't move on past the thunderous induction noise. The new M is a fart can, by comparison (flame suit on).
Let's see that "Junior" a.k.a. has in store before deciding

Haha, yea I know the e92 is a beast, but the F8x is a torque monster. I have been saving up for a few years. My last ///M was a 2001 LSB M3. Before that I had an e92 335i, another E46 M3, and an E36 M3/4/5. It has been a few years since I've had an M car and it's killing me not to be in one right now!!!! I guess my patience is wearing thin at this point and I'm not a patient person haha.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by MTHRAR

Haha, yea I know the e92 is a beast, but the F8x is a torque monster. I have been saving up for a few years. My last ///M was a 2001 LSB M3. Before that I had an e92 335i, another E46 M3, and an E36 M3/4/5. It has been a few years since I've had an M car and it's killing me not to be in one right now!!!! I guess my patience is wearing thin at this point and I'm not a patient person haha.

I've never had an M car. The 328 was my 1st and then came wife's GT tank.

Stay in touch. It would be interesting to see what we end up with.

When's this damned reveal????

[MTHRAR]

Originally Posted by Bemo

I've never had an M car. The 328 was my 1st and then came wife's GT tank.

Stay in touch. It would be interesting to see what we end up with.

When's this damned reveal????

Absolutely. I'll be lurking in both the M3 and M2 forums for the foreseeable future. I agree with you though....BMW, let's see this Baby M!!!

[JHFW89225]

[fuddman]

UUUUHHH, Nice! I'm startin' to love white, again.

[GFK007]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

OK

I'm also not excited anymore because of the new Dodge Durango. Was pretty much between that and the M2...

Giulia looks sweet, and sounds mean!

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by GFK007

Giulia looks sweet, and sounds mean!

Another cool thing about it is that we KNOW what it looks like!!!! ...

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Another cool thing about it is that we KNOW what it looks like!!!! ...

Yeah, Scott26, we know what it looks like!!!!

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by GFK007

Giulia looks sweet, and sounds mean!

Just poking fun at the troll. I'm always surprised by weird cross shopping against niche vehicles like the M2. I don't see why anyone who could afford both and doesn't see either in terms of value proposition would choose an M2 over an M3 if they didn't find the difference in size and driving dynamics to be important in distinguishing the two.

[Aust350z]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

So great render up above, but the front aero in that render still suggests the older thought of aero and an M235i rear bumper.

I'm no photoshop master.

However I added a little more detail to the front aero/headlights. Also the rear bumper is the one that Artemis and I figured out in one of the sticky threads (and can also be seen if you look through the camo on the most recent spy shots).

I had issues making the rear flare be what I think it will be but I made it a little more pronounced at the lip.

Looking at the spy shots closely, it appears the M2 will have a bulge at the fenders, AND a quick lip as well (combo of M3/M4).

Cheers, sorry for it being a little messy

Nailed it.

[SCOTT26]

Wgs84 36° 49′ 23.16″ N, 5° 4′ 50.16″ W

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Wgs84 36° 49′ 23.16″ N, 5° 4′ 50.16″ W

Coordinates of what? Godzilla?

Location points to southern Spain.

[tke743]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Location points to southern Spain.

More importantly it points exactly at the Ascari. As in race track. Now if Scott26 could add a date and stop killing us.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Wgs84 36° 49′ 23.16″ N, 5° 4′ 50.16″ W

http://www.ascari.net/tracks/

[W///]

Originally Posted by Artemis

http://www.ascari.net/tracks/

Well, I guess we can expect a smokey drift from Chris Harris in an M2 at Ascari then.

[Bamowe]

Maybe they are making the trailer (or teaser) at Ascari Racetrack ...

[B///MW]

Originally Posted by Bamowe

Maybe they are making the trailer (or teaser) at Ascari Racetrack ...

So that's where... We just need to know what & when. Welcome to the 2016 M2 scavenger hunt!