[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Destroya

Creates some buzz while we wait for the CS.

Sounds a bit like Walter's plan in 'The Big Lebowski', with the M2 Performance Edition being his undies, the M2 CS the money and us as the greedy bikers.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by jdarwin

I haven't read all the posts in this thread but, let me get this straight. There are dozens (if not hundreds) of people on wait lists for an M2. BMW takes precious production slots and builds a special edition instead of fulfilling existing orders? Seems this was a run of 150 "spec" cars with no buyers lined up to purchase. Doesn't make sense to me unless BMW was trying to get rid of excess MPE (and other parts) inventory.

Yes that is correct.. BMW has put together this model instead of 150 base M2.

It only needs to matter to 150 people so I doubt they are worried about buyers being lined up . . Dealers have been foisting M performance parts loaded cars onto customers all along anyway.

I would imagine that the M performance suspension is the item that sells the least out of the M performance catalog. The upgraded suspension is the biggest single change to the car in this package so... i certainly agree that this is a way to either ..


1-move some M performance parts and reduce costs per part by making a larger production run or selling off inventory

2- increase awareness of M Performance parts in the marketplace and among fans/enthusiasts by getting more cars on the street

3- increase profitability on a sale ( for the dealer ) as the M2 is a low margin vehicle in stock form.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Of course too early. Let's assume, just for a moment, that it will be around the second birthday of the M2 introduction/presentation that Curtiss can say something sensible about the M2 CS.

And when that happens.. Curtiss knows where to head for a sale

[PeterKBMW]

Originally Posted by Artemis

'Sold to dealers' doesn't automatically mean 'sold to dealers who already got a customer for the car'.

Several posts in this thread report about dealers contacting potential customers. No customers frenzy like in the 1M days.

No, they are in fact marked priority 1 customer sold. The rest are priority 2 and 3. all 150 have already been allocated to dealers. 2 have been delivered to customers so far as they are now being released from port.

[filet.M2c]

My BMW dealer said they have one on the way unaccounted for @ MSRP if I wanted it. I declined. I say people boycott this performance edition so BMW notices an unnecessary money grab is not appreciated.

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by synergist

My BMW dealer said they have one on the way unaccounted for @ MSRP if I wanted it. I declined. I say people boycott this performance edition so BMW notices an unnecessary money grab is not appreciated.

Sounds nice in theory but with people still waiting for a regular M2 in some areas, I expect this M2 PE limited to 150 will sell out quickly.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by kepler

Sounds nice in theory but with people still waiting for a regular M2 in some areas, I expect this M2 PE limited to 150 will sell out quickly.

And with just 150 made they will probably hold their value slightly better than a stock M2 as well down the road.

[Prudhvionline]

Originally Posted by chmura

So the M2 Performance Edition is sitting on U.S. BMW dealer lots already and no actual pictures have been posted on here yet of one??

Disappointing!

I am curious to see the seats, suspension height, etc.

Its an allocation showing up in the dealer inventory. As its not customizable might show up anytime.

[Prudhvionline]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Of course too early. Let's assume, just for a moment, that it will be around the second birthday of the M2 introduction/presentation that Curtiss can say something sensible about the M2 CS.

I hope so

[AndyinHou]

This has probably been asked already, but any pictures from the two that have arrived yet?

[GimmeanM]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Yes that is correct.. BMW has put together this model instead of 150 base M2.

It only needs to matter to 150 people so I doubt they are worried about buyers being lined up . . Dealers have been foisting M performance parts loaded cars onto customers all along anyway.

I would imagine that the M performance suspension is the item that sells the least out of the M performance catalog. The upgraded suspension is the biggest single change to the car in this package so... i certainly agree that this is a way to either ..


1-move some M performance parts and reduce costs per part by making a larger production run or selling off inventory

2- increase awareness of M Performance parts in the marketplace and among fans/enthusiasts by getting more cars on the street

3- increase profitability on a sale ( for the dealer ) as the M2 is a low margin vehicle in stock form.

To point #3... All new cars if being sold at MSRP are low margin.

[SCALECRAFT]

Hi All

New guy on this auto site.

I purchased a 2014 Gt 500 new in 2014 and I have learned to track it at Fontana AAA speedway where no M BMW models that are OEM can hang with my times. With it's OEM GY F1 OEM Tires. Unfortunately, the 2 Gt 350R that Shelby put it's name on cannot hang with my time either.

And I'm not the greatest driver, I just found the limits to this car. People say slow is fast. I found that slow is slow. Smooth is fast.

Sure it has torque and power, but people think it's a "straight line car". But once the GY heat up to 150 degrees, they can stick.

However, I still think the M series is a pretty cool all around performance car.
I was looking to purchase a limited production Series 1M until the limited production M2 M was introduced.

I think BMW has noticed that the Series 1 is bringing prices of more than $10,000 above what they were new. Even with 50,000 miles on them.

The thinking here is that if BMW creates another much more limited model, they can create the frenzy needed to ask over the MSRP. Much like Ford did with the Shelby 500 (10k-20K)and now the 350R (25k-60K). Chevy did this with the Z06 and now the ZL1 , Hellcat, ect..... Which are now sitting at MSRP or less. And outdoors, not in the show rooms.

Unfortunately, not all the "newer" cars are 2005-6 Ford GT40.
That car has doubled in value minimum. $250,000 plus today for base model. Heritage beyond $450,000.

The big difference from the cars mentioned above is that the ZL9 Drivers option is an option on a M2 model. Not an entirely new car.

The Series 1M was just that a Series 1M. The Ford GT 40 was a GT40. Not an option on a sports car base model.

Either way, my first choice would be a M2 with the ZL9 option if it warrants the price in performance enough from the M2.

I will track it.

Sorry about the rant.


Steve

[m34m]

Originally Posted by SCALECRAFT

Hi All

New guy on this auto site.

I purchased a 2014 Gt 500 new in 2014 and I have learned to track it at Fontana AAA speedway where no M BMW models that are OEM can hang with my times. With it's OEM GY F1 OEM Tires. Unfortunately, the 2 Gt 350R that Shelby put it's name on cannot hang with my time either.

And I'm not the greatest driver, I just found the limits to this car. People say slow is fast. I found that slow is slow. Smooth is fast.

Sure it has torque and power, but people think it's a "straight line car". But once the GY heat up to 150 degrees, they can stick.

However, I still think the M series is a pretty cool all around performance car.
I was looking to purchase a limited production Series 1M until the limited production M2 M was introduced.

I think BMW has noticed that the Series 1 is bringing prices of more than $10,000 above what they were new. Even with 50,000 miles on them.

The thinking here is that if BMW creates another much more limited model, they can create the frenzy needed to ask over the MSRP. Much like Ford did with the Shelby 500 (10k-20K)and now the 350R (25k-60K). Chevy did this with the Z06 and now the ZL1 , Hellcat, ect..... Which are now sitting at MSRP or less. And outdoors, not in the show rooms.

Unfortunately, not all the "newer" cars are 2005-6 Ford GT40.
That car has doubled in value minimum. $250,000 plus today for base model. Heritage beyond $450,000.

The big difference from the cars mentioned above is that the ZL9 Drivers option is an option on a M2 model. Not an entirely new car.

The Series 1M was just that a Series 1M. The Ford GT 40 was a GT40. Not an option on a sports car base model.

Either way, my first choice would be a M2 with the ZL9 option if it warrants the price in performance enough from the M2.

I will track it.

Sorry about the rant.


Steve

I'm not sure it was a rant but I honestly have no idea what you're talking about or trying to say. Sorry. BTW it was a Ford GT the GT40 was in the 1960's (only part of what you said I somewhat understood).

[SCALECRAFT]

Sorry, Gt.

[3Si]

Originally Posted by m34m

I'm not sure it was a rant but I honestly have no idea what you're talking about or trying to say. Sorry. BTW it was a Ford GT the GT40 was in the 1960's (only part of what you said I somewhat understood).

x2... What was the point of the first few paragraphs?

[Bluenose-2er]

Originally Posted by 3Si

x2... What was the point of the first few paragraphs?

I think the point of the first two paragraphs is that BMW wastes a LOT of time with all that engineering of the steering, suspension, brakes, chassis, differential, ergonomics, etc... all you need is horsepower and sticky tires

[m34m]

Originally Posted by Bluenose-2er

I think the point of the first two paragraphs is that BMW wastes a LOT of time with all that engineering of the steering, suspension, brakes, chassis, differential, ergonomics, etc... all you need is horsepower and sticky tires

That's all that's needed? Quick someone tell
BMW, Porsche and Ferrari! Those fools!

[Jason]

Updated with first official photos.

[lax01]

I don't get it...does it look any different than a regular M2?

[Nine Lives]

Suspension makes it look a little lower perhaps,looks good though.

[Stu Pedasho]

Originally Posted by lax01

I don't get it...does it look any different than a regular M2?

Nope. Just has some M PERF parts on it. Over priced black grill. I can't believe more peeps are not just plastic dipping the front grill. You can dip it in any color or shade of color you want. Well, almost any color.

[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Jason

Updated with first official photos.

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Thanks Jason. Much appreciated.

Can we get some more please and also of the interior. Want to check out the seats as well.