BMW M2 vs 1 Series M Coupe Compared

E30 Racer · 10-13-2015, 06:29 PM

Too made its not available in Valencia or Fire Orange.

IS3andME · 10-13-2015, 06:32 PM

I would like to see this car in black or Mineral Grey. And it's odd how the DCT equipped car weighs less than the manual equipped car.

auf Deutsch · 10-13-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

M2 is HEAVY

It is for its size. As big as the F80/82s are, they are relatively light.

E91WAG3N · 10-13-2015, 06:46 PM

Heavy and EPS. Pass.

Glad they are keeping the third pedal option alive and it is better looking than the M4 imho.

Yeineken · 10-13-2015, 06:51 PM

Sorry the 1M still does it for me. These cars should be even with the power/weight. Can't wait to see it tested against each other. Hopefully they do it right with a manual v manual.

stuckinoc · 10-13-2015, 06:54 PM

When will they be removing the false rear quarter panels?

I kid..I kid :P

bdaddylo · 10-13-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

1M looks dated in some of those pictures... wow so dated, but in person or rolling down the street it looks nothing like these images.

No doubt the lower wider M2 looks more aggressive, but IDK that it looks better. Compared to these 1M pics yes, but the 1M I see in my garage looks different to me.

Ill keep my slot at the dealer for now, until I see it in person.... or I may just hold off and wait for the CSL or whatever they are calling it.

The scales in the photos are different, so it's not a true side by side comparison. For example. The wheel sizes are identical, but in most of the pictures the 1M's wheels look smaller. Also the differences in dimensions are as follows which you can't tell from the pictures:

- Wheelbase M2 is 1.28" longer

- Width M2 is 2" wider

- Height M2 is 0.4" shorter

wkndracr · 10-13-2015, 07:08 PM

The rear bumper makes me think of the X6M, especially in that color. I hope it looks better in AW.

sth519 · 10-13-2015, 07:15 PM

The EU curb weight for the 1M is exactly the same as for the M2: 1.570kg

Source: http://www.bmw.com/com/de/newvehicle...ata/index.html

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Originally Posted by IS3andME

And it's odd how the DCT equipped car weighs less than the manual equipped car.

It's a typo. Should be reversed.

G8rGrl · 10-13-2015, 07:16 PM

I prefer the M2 here. Such presence. So good.

dmboone25 · 10-13-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by G8rGrl

I prefer the M2 here. Such presence. So good.

Definitely - one of the biggest weak points of the 2er (generally speaking) is the flatness and plain aspect of the rear. This is SO much better - I really like it.

den525 · 10-13-2015, 07:19 PM

The M2 will no doubt be a much better car... HOWEVER... I'm disappointed there aren't enough differentiation between the M2 and M235i.

No M mirrors... Interior dash no Alcantara or Leather like M3/M4 and 1M. Seats are just stock seats with blue stitching. There's a lack of differentiation within the cabin.

Exterior is definitely wider. But lack of flare, at least in photos anyway, I like the rims, the rear end looks ok, nothing "wow" about it, but who doesn't like quad tips?

I think overall, BMW could've done a much better job on the M2. I personally can't justify switching from a M235i to M2... BUT I would get the M2 over the M235i if I was in the market.

stuckinoc · 10-13-2015, 07:24 PM

Cant wait to see the mods for this. Maybe flare the fenders a tad and add some spacers! Should look real nice!

drivethemachine · 10-13-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

The M2 will no doubt be a much better car... HOWEVER... I'm disappointed there aren't enough differentiation between the M2 and M235i.

No M mirrors... Interior dash no Alcantara or Leather like M3/M4 and 1M. Seats are just stock seats with blue stitching. There's a lack of differentiation within the cabin.

Exterior is definitely wider. But lack of flare, at least in photos anyway, I like the rims, the rear end looks ok, nothing "wow" about it, but who doesn't like quad tips?

I think overall, BMW could've done a much better job on the M2. I personally can't justify switching from a M235i to M2... BUT I would get the M2 over the M235i if I was in the market.

^ I agree with that.
Also, I was thinking, BMW should stop calling it the M235i. It should be the 235i, like all the other series.

dmboone25 · 10-13-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by drivethemachine

^ I agree with that.
Also, I was thinking, BMW should stop calling it the M235i. It should be the 235i, like all the other series.

Been saying that for a while too...the M2 is the real deal...235, not so much...

den525 · 10-13-2015, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by drivethemachine

^ I agree with that.
Also, I was thinking, BMW should stop calling it the M235i. It should be the 235i, like all the other series.

"M" sells cars... just the way it is nowadays.

I don't know how much this "M2" is a full M car either...

I haven't completely read up on specs, but a tuned N55 engine... nothing special about that, what about the chassis? Only read different rear axle from the M3/M4. Put a DCT gearbox in (which the ZF8 is amazingly already), don't know what's so special about the M2... maybe when I drive one I'll say different but at the moment, not so much.

OrangeCrush · 10-13-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

"M" sells cars... just the way it is nowadays.

I don't know how much this "M2" is a full M car either...

I haven't completely read up on specs, but a tuned N55 engine... nothing special about that, what about the chassis? Only read different rear axle from the M3/M4. Put a DCT gearbox in (which the ZF8 is amazingly already), don't know what's so special about the M2... maybe when I drive one I'll say different but at the moment, not so much.

You're right, they are exactly the same car. It's unbelievable that BMW is charging more for this.

Cope · 10-13-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

I haven't completely read up on specs

You really should.

den525 · 10-13-2015, 07:55 PM

Wow potential M2 owners are so defensive already and it's only launch day

OrangeCrush · 10-13-2015, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

Wow potential M2 owners are so defensive already and it's only launch day

LOL...who is defensive?

Maybe your post should read...Wow current 235 owners are already trying to justify their purchase to potential M2 owners and it's only launch day.

den525 · 10-13-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Quote:

Originally Posted by den525

Wow potential M2 owners are so defensive already and it's only launch day

LOL...who is defensive?

Maybe your post should read...Wow current 235 owners are already trying to justify their purchase to potential M2 owners and it's only launch day.

Right...

b33g33 · 10-13-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Papethova

1M looks dated in some of those pictures... wow so dated, but in person or rolling down the street it looks nothing like these images.

No doubt the lower wider M2 looks more aggressive, but IDK that it looks better. Compared to these 1M pics yes, but the 1M I see in my garage looks different to me.

Ill keep my slot at the dealer for now, until I see it in person.... or I may just hold off and wait for the CSL or whatever they are calling it.

I shoulda known that you would have an allocation!

I think the M2 looks pretty nice. The front view is definitely a point for the newcomer. The side profile is a tie and the rear view goes to the 1M in my opinion.

I wouldn't mind bringing one home to keep Einser Rex company but there is a certain GT3 that keeps calling my name ...

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10-13-2015, 07:19 PM	#34
den525 Captain 185 Rep 869 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	The M2 will no doubt be a much better car... HOWEVER... I'm disappointed there aren't enough differentiation between the M2 and M235i. No M mirrors... Interior dash no Alcantara or Leather like M3/M4 and 1M. Seats are just stock seats with blue stitching. There's a lack of differentiation within the cabin. Exterior is definitely wider. But lack of flare, at least in photos anyway, I like the rims, the rear end looks ok, nothing "wow" about it, but who doesn't like quad tips? I think overall, BMW could've done a much better job on the M2. I personally can't justify switching from a M235i to M2... BUT I would get the M2 over the M235i if I was in the market. __________________ My car build http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1094247
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