08-09-2015, 11:12 PM | #45 |
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Is this a new mule since it seems to be MG?
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08-10-2015, 01:29 AM | #48 |
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If a CFRP roof was a $1k-$1.5k option it would definitely be checked on my build.
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08-10-2015, 01:48 AM | #49 |
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Front bumper looks a lot more aggressive. I like it very much. Still wish they were adding a carbon fiber roof though but it is what it is.
The unveil should have M Performance parts on it like the M4 concept. I can only imagine how much better that front bumper will look with a lip spoiler. And a CF diffuser at the rear. I'm excited to see the unveiling. Found this render online earlier.
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They're handling this like a Wagner opera.
Act I: Attack of the Mules - Speculation, international "spy" photos, Nurburgring videos Act II: All is Revealed - Official teaser, official announcement, the first TV ads are aired Act III: The Blogoverse Reacts - Positive / negative spin, mindless knee-jerk forum posts, pro / am media reviews Act IV: Birth of a New M - Start-of-production, official ad campaign, sales begin
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We are getting closer and closer to the reveal
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08-10-2015, 07:25 AM | #52 |
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In all honesty I'd reather they'd just kept the same basic shape of the M235i front end as this is just too fussy, and I get the idea the rear will be the same
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i love how small it is in comparison to the M3/M4
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Yep, all he does is make negative comments and they're extremely biased. Clearly self justification for keeping his M135i or getting the M240i. M2 will look far more aggressive and be a far better performer. That's a fact. And... The rear end will not be the too fussy. The front isn't too fussy either. Definitely less fussy than the M3/4's front bumper which he praised. How one could hate a car so much that still is in camo and is the evolution of a beloved previous M car is beyond me.
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Let's call a spade a spade here... I've been following your comments as more info has been released on this car, and as negative as Steven has been, you are essentially a polar opposite, in that you have literally gone out of your way to bash anyone who even offers the slightest bit of criticism or doubt that pertains to the M2. At times you have been downright dismissive, and it reads as though you have forgotten we are talking about a car, not your girlfriend. Bottom line: relax. All of us here are enthusiasts, and an instrumental part of the enthusiast culture is being able to respectfully disagree with one another.
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How's this fussy I don't know. Simple? No. Fussy? Hell no. Last edited by swagon; 08-10-2015 at 11:06 AM.. |
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So.. .. while we await the full M2 reveal.. if it does not have a CFRP roof or an option.... will it be something on a future M2... good questions.. I do think it would be a good idea to create a poll... How much would one pay for this if it were an option.. or how much would a buyer expect it to add to the base price for this feature.. with the possible exception of the M2 as an entry level vehicle ... it seems likely that BMW AG is going to include this on future cars going forward.. |
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I've got Adem's back... people call me a BMW apologist and dismissive forum basher too.. The bottom line may be that all of us are enthusiasts... but many people come on to the forums seeking what is personal to them. Ever been on a conference call that has a bunch of Q and A time at the end? Most Q and A questions are personalized to the individual... no matter if the same situation was addressed to the group overall during the call. . So... .. indeeed... when someone jumps in and says... why doesn't BMW do this thing that I want... yep... someone like Adem. or myself or fuddman or Artemis or others likely will be trying to set them straight. I would like to think that we try and provide some info... BMWs history.. our experiences .. and we even provide our own thought processes.... so a healthy dialogue can come about.... However butt-hurt complaining " I wanted this feature and since it's not there then BMW sucks and I am going to buy a Cayman " really isn't welcome ... or at least I am so tired of it .. I would bet that I am dismissive. The thought that an M4 is only a 435 with a tune.. . or the same for any M car 135 vs 1M... or 235 vs M2 all the way up to 650 vs M6 is simply ridiculous weak sauce. |
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E9x M3 coupe has CFRP or sunfoof option not sure about the sedan
dunno about the F10 M5.. the M6 gran coupe does ... guess it can be added that M SAVs don't.. so there's not any rhyme or reason... one cannot say all M series coupes get CFRP and you cannot say all M series sedans do NOT get CFRP lol .. MORAL OF THE STORY... NOT ALL M CARS GET CFRP and no buyer should EXPECT that as an option or feature then.. right? |
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Adem definitely makes his fair share of valid points. I'm a big bmw guy: my family has owned 9 of them, and I've owned 2. I have a deposit down on an m2, while I'm currently in an m235i. I'm confident the m2 will be an awesome drivers car. A little disappointed that it doesn't have a CF roof, M seats, M mirrors, and more color options? Sure, and I think that's reasonable. Just irks me when guys get overly defensive, particularly when it's about a car that none of us own, nonetheless have actually seen or driven.
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