[Bluenose-2er]

Originally Posted by Transfer

S58 450 hp/tq with adjustable (and off option) AWD would be killer. I'm sure the price will also be killer though.

... as would the weight. They can keep their AWD thanks.

[pissclams]

Originally Posted by cntzl

Also, regarding your question why BMW didn't leave the engine output as it is on M3/M4, it's called marketing and they have to position the car as a lesser M4 in almost every way so of course they aren't going to out of the box give you what you can get from an M4.

They positioned the M2 as a lesser M4 in almost every way except for the driving part.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by pissclams

They positioned the M2 as a lesser M4 in almost every way except for the driving part.

That's why I said "almost". If you ask BMW, they may not admit it publicly but in real life M2 is probably more of a driver's car than M4. At least all the reviews I have seen so far say so...

[DanG]

Originally Posted by cntzl

That's why I said "almost". If you ask BMW, they may not admit it publicly but in real life M2 is probably more of a driver's car than M4. At least all the reviews I have seen so far say so...

I would take an M2 over an M4 any day. Hmmm. I already did.

[MrKepan]

Originally Posted by cntzl

That's why I said "almost". If you ask BMW, they may not admit it publicly but in real life M2 is probably more of a driver's car than M4. At least all the reviews I have seen so far say so...

depending on how "driver's car" is defined. I have driven both M2s and M4s w/ carbon brakes on the M4s at the performance center M school.

I tell you, M4 has more precision, power and stopping, no question about it. M2 are only used for the autocross because of it's nimbleness and fun factor.

at the end of day, M4 feels like a serious machine you operate to achieve best time on the track, while the M2 feels more like a fun toy you manipulate to surprise yourself on a mountain road. I know what I would prefer to drive on the way home.

[qnet]

Originally Posted by MrKepan

depending on how "driver's car" is defined. I have driven both M2s and M4s w/ carbon brakes on the M4s at the performance center M school.

I tell you, M4 has more precision, power and stopping, no question about it. M2 are only used for the autocross because of it's nimbleness and fun factor.

at the end of day, M4 feels like a serious machine you operate to achieve best time on the track, while the M2 feels more like a fun toy you manipulate to surprise yourself on a mountain road. I know what I would prefer to drive on the way home.

That's interesting.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by MrKepan

depending on how "driver's car" is defined. I have driven both M2s and M4s w/ carbon brakes on the M4s at the performance center M school.

I tell you, M4 has more precision, power and stopping, no question about it. M2 are only used for the autocross because of it's nimbleness and fun factor.

at the end of day, M4 feels like a serious machine you operate to achieve best time on the track, while the M2 feels more like a fun toy you manipulate to surprise yourself on a mountain road. I know what I would prefer to drive on the way home.

Also the shape of the M4 is bit too serious, I was never excited by this car, a bit more by the M3, and much much more by the M2

[randyt]

Picked my 2018 MGM 6MT at BMW Welt today. Couldn't be happier!

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...postcount=4138

[grinch]

Originally Posted by randyt

Picked my 2018 MGM 6MT at BMW Welt today. Couldn't be happier!

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...postcount=4138

Congrats. 6MT

[Cavpilot2k]

Congrats.
I drove an M4 on an Autocross a few years back and while it was a heck of a machine, it felt like a barge in the Autocross.
If they cost the exact same, I would choose the M2. Yes, even an N55 M2.

[Dblaz]

Originally Posted by randyt

Picked my 2018 MGM 6MT at BMW Welt today. Couldn't be happier!

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...postcount=4138

I have the MGM on my 2018. I love that color...very sad they removed it for the Competition.

[m2rs4_official]

Originally Posted by velociti

Don't look back. The N55 is a pretty bulletproof motor, even FBO. Between that, its sound, and part availability (since it's a generic EWG N55), it should really go the distance and be great fun in the process.

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I love the N55. It sounds wonderful compared to the elephant farts the S55 makes.

Thanks guys for making me feel a lil better after taking ownership of my 2018 M2 exactly one week ago from today.

I was actually a tad annoyed of the M2C announcement just as my car was on route to me on the ship after a looooooong wait due to order hiccups between my local dealer and factory end of Germany.

Feel free to check out my thread that will be updated from time to time at "New M2 Owner & Build Thread @ AMELIA.M2F87 https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1492959 " or on INSTAGRAM @amelia.f87m2

[Cavpilot2k]

I almost bought my dealer's last configurable allocation a few weeks ago.
Ultimately the numbers didn't work out for me at this time, so I had to pass, but if they did, I would have gladly bought it even knowing about the upcoming Comp.
For my intended street and DD use, the LCI M2 would have been plenty powerful and is a wonderful car and I would have been proud to own it just as you should be!
Congrats on your purchase!
The N55 is an awesome engine. I love my N55 135 so much I've decided to keep it indefinitely (6MT with hydraulic steering), which is part of what made the numbers on the M2 not work out (nothing to trade in).
Enjoy this amazing new car!

[krizze]

i bought a pre face lift in mineral gray, its done 20 miles and isn't even registered. so now i have a black one i use myself and the mineral grey to go into storage. its fully loaded.

based in the czech republic, if anyones interested pm me.

picking up friday.

[bmxcamel]

Picking up a BSM 2018 LCI at the welt on June 19 at 9:10am. Anyone later than me? (:

[randyt]

Originally Posted by bmxcamel

Picking up a BSM 2018 LCI at the welt on June 19 at 9:10am. Anyone later than me? (:

Just came back. Great experience. Hope you have as good a time as we did!

[m2rs4_official]

Just received my 2018 Alpine White LCI M2 about 12 days ago. It's still unregistered partially because I'm not sure if I want it or flog it off for cheap to get the M2C.

Judging off everyone optimism here, the N55 sounds like a keeper so I think y'all have help me make my mind up.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Dblaz

I have the MGM on my 2018. I love that color...very sad they removed it for the Competition.

I am not sad I am ecstatic.

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I am not sad I am ecstatic.

MGM M2 LCI is the one to have. Retrofit those front seats from M2C and it becomes a serious winner. Probably could do the carbon roof as well I would think. Damn that sounds like a hot car.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Transfer

MGM M2 LCI is the one to have. Retrofit those front seats from M2C and it becomes a serious winner. Probably could do the carbon roof as well I would think. Damn that sounds like a hot car.

The carbon roof is all I want.

It's on my list.

[alavigne]

Originally Posted by bmxcamel

Picking up a BSM 2018 LCI at the welt on June 19 at 9:10am. Anyone later than me? (:

Myself and I believe another bimmerpost-er are picking up our 2018 LCIs on the morning of June 2 at the welt... so, you are the latest I've seen so far.

[bmxcamel]

Originally Posted by alavigne

Myself and I believe another bimmerpost-er are picking up our 2018 LCIs on the morning of June 2 at the welt... so, you are the latest I've seen so far.

Maybe I get a special award if I'm the very last one! Lol.