M2 = Excellent road trip car

IS+1 · 06-17-2018, 03:36 PM

I won't bore you guys with the details, but I just wanted to say that I returned yesterday from a 4100+ km one-week road trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

We drove through gorgeous mountain roads, poorly maintained back roads, highways, coastal villages, sunshine, rain storms, and the M2 was comfortable, reliable, engaging and pure fun to drive the entire time.

So for those of you wondering whether the M2 is tolerable in long continuous doses, I want to say this: Put those worries aside, and take your M2 on that road trip you've been meaning to take.

You will have a blast, and the bond between you and your car will grow even stronger.

It's summertime (almost), so let's get out and enjoy these amazing cars!

Trubester88 · 06-17-2018, 03:51 PM

Awesome!! That sounds like a blast!! Do you have videos or photos to post later?

randyt · 06-17-2018, 04:01 PM

Sounds like a great trip and I couldn't agree more.

We did 1,607 (2,586 km) in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria on our ED with the M2 and had a great time. No issues at all on any leg of the trip with comfort or enjoyment and I am 6'5 (1.95m) 200 lb (~91 kg).

DanG · 06-17-2018, 04:04 PM

Sounds like you had great fun. I have two trips planned this summer. One to Montana and one to central Oregon.

IS+1 · 06-17-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Trubester88

Awesome!! That sounds like a blast!! Do you have videos or photos to post later?

Sorry no pics yet, I need to sift through them all and resize them first when I have time.

champignon · 06-17-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Sounds like you had great fun. I have tow trips planned this summer. One to Montana and one to central Oregon.

On your trip to Montana, you should take a scenic side trip to Wyoming:

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amancuso · 06-17-2018, 07:34 PM

Awesome! I plan on driving mine down to the Performance center later this year.

Quampa · 06-17-2018, 08:35 PM

Cape Breton is a scenic area. Did you do the Cabot Trail? Post up pics when you get some time.

IS+1 · 06-17-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Quampa

Cape Breton is a scenic area. Did you do the Cabot Trail? Post up pics when you get some time.

Yup, we did the Cabot Trail

Spydert · 06-17-2018, 11:53 PM

Awesome!
I love driving the M2 on the highway almost as much as on B roads (acceleration and sound) so I imagine it'll be a great long distance athlete. Seats are also quite comfortable. Also putting together a road trip for this summer or fall.
Cheers.

Spacer · 06-18-2018, 02:12 AM

I’ve just planned a 2000 mile road trip from the UK down to Switzerland for Sept. I’m taking my M2, and a friend is coming with a 340i (shortly about to get the MPPSK). Glad to hear you had a great time!

Bt12 · 06-18-2018, 05:48 AM

It’s. Excellent when the road is smooth.

Sounds like a great trip!

Al1969 · 06-18-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IS+1

I won't bore you guys with the details, but I just wanted to say that I returned yesterday from a 4100+ km one-week road trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

We drove through gorgeous mountain roads, poorly maintained back roads, highways, coastal villages, sunshine, rain storms, and the M2 was comfortable, reliable, engaging and pure fun to drive the entire time.

So for those of you wondering whether the M2 is tolerable in long continuous doses, I want to say this: Put those worries aside, and take your M2 on that road trip you've been meaning to take.

You will have a blast, and the bond between you and your car will grow even stronger.

It's summertime (almost), so let's get out and enjoy these amazing cars!

+1

I have 6K km on my M2 LCI, 5K km plus done on mountain roads, that is to me the best field for baby M, I normally ride weekend days from 4 to 9 hours without being tired just enjoying how great is the car ...

qnet · 06-18-2018, 09:26 PM

It is a good road car.

bobert · 06-18-2018, 11:24 PM

Only downside is the puny gas tank.

gandapanda · 06-19-2018, 09:50 AM

In the past month, I put 4000 miles on my LCI, from Toronto to Deals Gap and back, from Toronto to Detroit and back, and then from Toronto to Philadelphia and back. I do agree with the puny gas tank, but the car is super comfortable for long trips, and most importantly, wife approved for said long trips.

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IS+1 Lieutenant 240 Rep 462 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 (AW 6MT) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0)	M2 = Excellent road trip car I won't bore you guys with the details, but I just wanted to say that I returned yesterday from a 4100+ km one-week road trip to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We drove through gorgeous mountain roads, poorly maintained back roads, highways, coastal villages, sunshine, rain storms, and the M2 was comfortable, reliable, engaging and pure fun to drive the entire time. So for those of you wondering whether the M2 is tolerable in long continuous doses, I want to say this: Put those worries aside, and take your M2 on that road trip you've been meaning to take. You will have a blast, and the bond between you and your car will grow even stronger. It's summertime (almost), so let's get out and enjoy these amazing cars!
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Trubester88 Private 107 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Redmond Washington iTrader: (0)	Awesome!! That sounds like a blast!! Do you have videos or photos to post later?
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randyt Second Lieutenant 225 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2018 MGM 6MT M2 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rockville, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Sounds like a great trip and I couldn't agree more. We did 1,607 (2,586 km) in Germany, the Netherlands and Austria on our ED with the M2 and had a great time. No issues at all on any leg of the trip with comfort or enjoyment and I am 6'5 (1.95m) 200 lb (~91 kg).
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DanG Major General 10643 Rep 6,934 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Sounds like you had great fun. I have two trips planned this summer. One to Montana and one to central Oregon. Last edited by DanG; 06-17-2018 at 05:56 PM..
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Quampa Brigadier General 122 Rep 3,163 Posts Drives: BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Cape Breton is a scenic area. Did you do the Cabot Trail? Post up pics when you get some time.
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Spydert Private First Class 206 Rep 134 Posts Drives: M2 LCI 6MT, 530i M Sprt Pckg Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Awesome! I love driving the M2 on the highway almost as much as on B roads (acceleration and sound) so I imagine it'll be a great long distance athlete. Seats are also quite comfortable. Also putting together a road trip for this summer or fall. Cheers.
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Spacer First Lieutenant 74 Rep 378 Posts Drives: M135i, becoming an X3! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 E46 330ci Sport [0.00]	I’ve just planned a 2000 mile road trip from the UK down to Switzerland for Sept. I’m taking my M2, and a friend is coming with a 340i (shortly about to get the MPPSK). Glad to hear you had a great time!
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gandapanda Private First Class 56 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 18 M2 & 19 Sentra Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto & Detroit iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00] 2005 Subaru Foreste ... [0.00]	In the past month, I put 4000 miles on my LCI, from Toronto to Deals Gap and back, from Toronto to Detroit and back, and then from Toronto to Philadelphia and back. I do agree with the puny gas tank, but the car is super comfortable for long trips, and most importantly, wife approved for said long trips.
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