Why did I wait?

VA Jay · 07-24-2019, 08:03 PM

Hi everyone! After working in the auto industry for close to two decades, with two as a BMW tech, I finally took the plunge and purchased my first BMW...a 18' M2 in LBB.

Frankly put, this car is fantastic. I cannot believe I hesitated to purchase a M2.
This car reminded me of all the best qualities of a E46 M3 but more composed.

No judgements, I have been driving Subarus for quite some time (owned 6 in my lifetime) and really grew tired of the marginal upgrades in the model line up and, let's be honest, the immaturity of that car scene. I look forward to learning more from others in this community!

DanG · 07-24-2019, 08:14 PM

Congratulations. I agree that the M2 is a fantastic car. I plan on keeping mine for a long time.

///M TOWN · 07-25-2019, 12:11 AM

Great car without question 👍🏽

Congratulations to you

D22M2 · 07-25-2019, 12:21 AM

Nice !! Love the OG M2

qnet · 07-25-2019, 12:42 AM

Congrats, the M2 is definitely a fantastic car. I'm really happy I got it.

iiNNeX · 07-25-2019, 05:22 AM

I am looking to make the same purchase as soon as I have found the right vehicle, the OG M2 is my favourite "small" sports coupe!

TemjinX2 · 07-25-2019, 09:32 AM

congrats.

No Boost · 07-25-2019, 10:12 AM

Not to worry, there's plenty of immaturity in the M2 car scene as well.

///M TOWN · 07-25-2019, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iiNNeX

I am looking to make the same purchase as soon as I have found the right vehicle, the OG M2 is my favourite "small" sports coupe!

Nothing else compares.

No real competition.

gfisher99 · 07-25-2019, 11:02 AM

Just bought my wife an '18 M2 and so glad I did. I can't get enough of driving it. Only wish it was for me and not her! My E92 M3 is feeling neglected now that I am driving the M2 when not driving my commuter car.

dtmurf · 07-25-2019, 11:11 AM

Right car, right color! Welcome and congrats!

EKG 12 · 07-25-2019, 02:49 PM

Glad to here the comparison with the E46 M3! '02 Sterling Gray/Imola Red E46 M3 6MT has been/still is my daily driver for the last 17.5 years.
Waitlisted for M2 CS. Gonna be awesome!

VA Jay · 07-25-2019, 07:23 PM

Thank you everyone for a warm welcome!

VA Jay · 07-25-2019, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EKG 12

Glad to here the comparison with the E46 M3! '02 Sterling Gray/Imola Red E46 M3 6MT has been/still is my daily driver for the last 17.5 years.
Waitlisted for M2 CS. Gonna be awesome!

That is a heck of a daily driver! The E46 chassis was one of my favorites to drive and work on. BMW puts a lot of thought into the design...really makes working on them a joy. I see a lot of this in the current model too. As to the driving experience, all of the E46's drove great IMHO. You could get into a 323i or a M3...both were great in their own ways.

VA Jay · 07-25-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stage IV

Not to worry, there's plenty of immaturity in the M2 car scene as well.

I hope not. Subarus have hit a new low. Subaru WRX starter kit: Flat brim hat, vape gear, rallyart mudflaps, rear fog wired as a brake light, and other general BS ebay parts. No thank you.

BravesBMW · 07-25-2019, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA Jay

Hi everyone! After working in the auto industry for close to two decades, with two as a BMW tech, I finally took the plunge and purchased my first BMW...a 18' M2 in LBB.

Frankly put, this car is fantastic. I cannot believe I hesitated to purchase a M2.
This car reminded me of all the best qualities of a E46 M3 but more composed.

No judgements, I have been driving Subarus for quite some time (owned 6 in my lifetime) and really grew tired of the marginal upgrades in the model line up and, let's be honest, the immaturity of that car scene. I look forward to learning more from others in this community!

I couldn't agree more!!! I have had mine two weeks and still everyday I find something new and amazing!

No Boost · 07-26-2019, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA Jay

I hope not. Subarus have hit a new low. Subaru WRX starter kit: Flat brim hat, vape gear, rallyart mudflaps, rear fog wired as a brake light, and other general BS ebay parts. No thank you.

+ hanging testicles and shocker decal

TMR013 · 07-27-2019, 11:01 AM

Congrats and Welcome!

You will enjoy.

mr_lab_rat · 07-27-2019, 03:31 PM

Congrats. How is the shifter compared to the Subarus?

tranck · 07-27-2019, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_lab_rat

Congrats. How is the shifter compared to the Subarus?

I owned two Subaru WRX's - (the last one a 2017 iirc so it wasn't like it was a 2002 model) before trading the last one in on the M2 - there is *no* comparison - shifter or anything else.

The M2 is so far superior in every single way it's ridiculous.

mr_lab_rat · 07-27-2019, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranck

I owned two Subaru WRX's - (the last one a 2017 iirc so it wasn't like it was a 2002 model) before trading the last one in on the M2 - there is *no* comparison - shifter or anything else.

The M2 is so far superior in every single way it's ridiculous.

I never owned an WRX but I believe you. The M2 is absolutely awesome car - looks, sound, handling, power, everything is great. But if I'm in a really nitpicking mood I could complain about the rubbery feel of the shifter.

Enjoy your new car.

NOS4A2 · 07-28-2019, 08:47 AM

Welcome! Throw out some pics!

07-24-2019, 08:03 PM	#1
VA Jay New Member 44 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charm City iTrader: (0)	Why did I wait? Hi everyone! After working in the auto industry for close to two decades, with two as a BMW tech, I finally took the plunge and purchased my first BMW...a 18' M2 in LBB. Frankly put, this car is fantastic. I cannot believe I hesitated to purchase a M2. This car reminded me of all the best qualities of a E46 M3 but more composed. No judgements, I have been driving Subarus for quite some time (owned 6 in my lifetime) and really grew tired of the marginal upgrades in the model line up and, let's be honest, the immaturity of that car scene. I look forward to learning more from others in this community!
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07-24-2019, 08:14 PM	#2
DanG Major General 10682 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Congratulations. I agree that the M2 is a fantastic car. I plan on keeping mine for a long time.
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qnet Major 682 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 18 Jeep Wrangler, 18 M2 LBB Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Morrow GA. iTrader: (0)	Congrats, the M2 is definitely a fantastic car. I'm really happy I got it.
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iiNNeX rwd = fun 19 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M4CP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 LCI [0.00]	I am looking to make the same purchase as soon as I have found the right vehicle, the OG M2 is my favourite "small" sports coupe! __________________ 2016 F82 ///M4 Competition \| Individual Mexico Blue - Fully loaded, CCBs, MPE ect. Gone: '18 M2 LCI Manual, '02 E46 M3 SMG, '05 E46 M3 Manual
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07-25-2019, 10:12 AM	#8
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gfisher99 Lieutenant 287 Rep 562 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3, '18 M2, '22 X3M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just bought my wife an '18 M2 and so glad I did. I can't get enough of driving it. Only wish it was for me and not her! My E92 M3 is feeling neglected now that I am driving the M2 when not driving my commuter car.
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07-25-2019, 11:11 AM	#11
dtmurf Captain 482 Rep 757 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 BMW 318is [4.75] 2012 Audi Q5 [4.50] 2017 BMW M2 [10.00]	Right car, right color! Welcome and congrats! __________________ '17 M2 DCT Long Beach Blue
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07-25-2019, 02:49 PM	#12
EKG 12 Enlisted Member 34 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 M3. 2018 F80 M3 CS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW E46 M3 [0.00] 2018 BMW F80 M3 CS [0.00]	Glad to here the comparison with the E46 M3! '02 Sterling Gray/Imola Red E46 M3 6MT has been/still is my daily driver for the last 17.5 years. Waitlisted for M2 CS. Gonna be awesome!
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07-25-2019, 07:23 PM	#13
VA Jay New Member 44 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charm City iTrader: (0)	Thank you everyone for a warm welcome!
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