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      09-01-2017, 04:50 PM   #1
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Saw my first M2 in the wild

Two other people had LBB M2's at a BMW CCA event, so I have seen other M2's, but until a couple of days ago I had not seen a single one on the street outside of that event. I know a couple other people on these forums live in this area, but I had still not crossed paths with them or anyone else driving one.

Whoever it was pulled up on the left, but a bit behind me so I could only see the hood when looking to the left. A little crazy that after having owned the car for over 10 months now, it's the first time I've seen another during my daily drive.
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      09-01-2017, 06:28 PM   #2
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I always see this LBB M2 parked in the Officers Bar at the Presidio in SF. Very mesmerizing
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      09-01-2017, 10:41 PM   #3
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There's only one other M2 on the island. It's AW, and I saw it today for the first time.
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      09-01-2017, 10:46 PM   #4
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I've seen two. Same color. Everyone is a big fan of that blue.
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      09-01-2017, 11:17 PM   #5
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I've seen 3 Alpine White's and one Mineral Grey.

The only LBB I've seen was when I went to put down my deposit at the dealership and couldn't decide between two colors. It was too green for my tastes on that day so I went AW.
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      09-02-2017, 12:07 PM   #6
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I've seen 3 Alpine White's and one Mineral Grey.

The only LBB I've seen was when I went to put down my deposit at the dealership and couldn't decide between two colors. It was too green for my tastes on that day so I went AW.
I've seen a MG in town several times with personalized plate. I know of 2 LBBs that also live here in town (Laguna Beach) - and mine will make at least 3.

That said, I do see many more Ferraris than I do M2s. I'm kinda hoping the M2s stay a rare sight.
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I've seen a MG in town several times with personalized plate. I know of 2 LBBs that also live here in town (Laguna Beach) - and mine will make at least 3.

That said, I do see many more Ferraris than I do M2s. I'm kinda hoping the M2s stay a rare sight.
The amount of McLaren's and Ferrari's I've been seeing lately is crazy.

I literally see more McLaren's on the PCH than new Civics.
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      09-02-2017, 02:43 PM   #8
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I've only ever seen one in the wild (MG) since it went on sale roughly 18 months ago. My father also just saw his first M2 in the wild (LBB) a few weeks ago. They certainly are quite rare in MD!
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      09-05-2017, 09:37 AM   #9
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I live in Portland, OR and work downtown and I've yet to see one anywhere. Makes sense though as the local dealers are quoting people over a year long wait for allocation. M2's are illusive!
I live in Beaverton and have a LBB. I saw another LBB on 217 a month ago and I saw a white one on Murray last week.
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      09-05-2017, 10:53 AM   #10
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I'm in North New Jersey where everyone drives BMWs, Mercedes, and Range Rovers. I see M3/M4/M5/M6 at least once every day. M2, I see may be one per month. I'm glad to be part of the exclusive club. lol
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      09-05-2017, 06:23 PM   #11
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I live in the Sacramento area and I've yet to see one in the wild despite being on the lookout every day for the past year. I'm also in the Bay Area for work a few times every month and haven’t seen one there either even though I know there are quite a few in the area.

I took my LBB to Cars & Coffee in Folsom where I live this past weekend. There were around 100 other cars there including a few M3/M4/M5s, but no one there (at least that I talked to) had ever seen the M2. Folks were pretty blown away by the color. Love it or hate it (and seems most love it), it definitely pops.

Echo the previous sentiments - hoping this car continues to maintain it's 'limited' feel. Been fun
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      09-05-2017, 06:30 PM   #12
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Two other people had LBB M2's at a BMW CCA event, so I have seen other M2's, but until a couple of days ago I had not seen a single one on the street outside of that event. I know a couple other people on these forums live in this area, but I had still not crossed paths with them or anyone else driving one.

Whoever it was pulled up on the left, but a bit behind me so I could only see the hood when looking to the left. A little crazy that after having owned the car for over 10 months now, it's the first time I've seen another during my daily drive.
What street were you on? If you saw an AW M2, it may have been me .
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      09-05-2017, 06:49 PM   #13
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The amount of McLaren's and Ferrari's I've been seeing lately is crazy.

I literally see more McLaren's on the PCH than new Civics.
I've run across a handful of Maserati's, a couple Ferrari's and even a Fisker Karma twice since I got my M2 (I'm guessing it was the same Fisker Karma).

I'll appreciate my car not being too common...while it lasts.
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      09-05-2017, 08:59 PM   #14
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What would happen if a couple of M2's suddenly crossed paths and found themselves driving alongside each other...



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I live in a town with a population of around 1400 people. To my surprise there's another M2 less than half a mile down the road from me. The owner found me on this forum.
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Just saw my first M2 in the wild last week. LBB. I have to say... LLB looks great in person. I parked my 335is coupe in the next spot. We arrived back at our cars at the same time so I introduced myself (small town).

Beautiful car.
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      09-07-2017, 05:38 PM   #17
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Still haven't seen another one, other than another LBB someone was picking up at the dealer in Seattle while I was in for my first scheduled service.

Maybe I don't get out enough. Or maybe it's that year long waiting list.
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      09-07-2017, 05:54 PM   #18
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I'm in North New Jersey where everyone drives BMWs, Mercedes, and Range Rovers. I see M3/M4/M5/M6 at least once every day. M2, I see may be one per month. I'm glad to be part of the exclusive club. lol
Haha!

It seems to be that I see M2s in waves. I haven't seen any for a couple weeks now but when I do see them they tend to be two on the same day or maybe one each on consecutive days. Weird!
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      02-20-2018, 02:28 PM   #19
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Well, I saw a Mineral Grey M2 for the first time yesterday while driving through a shopping center in Prosper on Sunday. That color does look very cool in real life (not that it didn't look good in pictures also).

So, the only color I've not yet seen is black sapphire metallic.
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      02-20-2018, 03:21 PM   #20
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I saw my first M2 on Sunday near University Village. A nice LBB one.
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      02-21-2018, 09:53 AM   #21
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No M2's in Atlanta either. Lot's of M4's however.
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      02-21-2018, 10:25 AM   #22
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I've never seen one in the wild nor in captivity. I saw only one 1M in the wild seven years. ago
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