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      04-25-2016, 05:43 PM   #1
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What are you currently driving and what are you most excited about for the M2?

Thought this would be an interesting topic- What are you all currently driving before your beloved M2's arrive, and what are you most excited about/ going to miss about your current car?

I'll start it off... Coming from a leased 2013 B8.5 S4 (mostly stock). I've never owned a RWD car, so probably most excited about the prospect of being able to kick the tail out. Exhaust sound should also be a major step up from my S4, but I'm gunna miss the immediate responsiveness of the supercharger.

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      04-25-2016, 06:37 PM   #2
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      04-25-2016, 07:02 PM   #3
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2008 135i 6MT. Looking forward to better, stronger, faster, funner!

I will probably miss the lack of car payments that I currently have
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      04-25-2016, 07:21 PM   #4
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2013 135i DCT.

Going to miss my cheap lease payment.

Looking forward to owning my first M car and driving manual again!
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      04-25-2016, 08:11 PM   #5
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09 Infiniti g37s coupe. Will also miss not having payments lol
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      04-25-2016, 08:17 PM   #6
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2008 135i 6MT. Looking forward to better, stronger, faster, funner!

I will probably miss the lack of car payments that I currently have
Exactly my situation. Already miss my 1er but probably only because I haven't been able to drive my car since I got it (4/16). That should change tomorrow.
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      04-25-2016, 08:23 PM   #7
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2015 Focus ST.

Looking forward to this being my first BMW, and my first RWD car
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      04-25-2016, 08:25 PM   #8
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I sold a 2008 Infiniti G37S for my LBB DCT car. Never looking back!
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      04-25-2016, 08:25 PM   #9
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2013 135i DCT.

Sold the 1er about a month ago so now driving a Toyota Corolla until the M2 arrives.
Missing the N55 exhaust note & power.
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      04-25-2016, 08:28 PM   #10
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I had a 228i with the M-sport and track packages. After putting 1800 miles on my M2, I can say the M2 is noisier and the ride is firmer. As far as a driving tool... Comparing the steering accuracy is like comparing a Buck knife in need of a quick honing to a surgeon's scalpel. The 228 required deliberate commitment to straight line braking if you wanted to keep from understeering. If I get understeer in the M2, it's because I'm being an idiot. The 228 brakes were very good, the M2s are noticeably better. Acceleration-wise, the M2 will tear off your head and crap down your neck.
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      04-25-2016, 08:44 PM   #11
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      04-25-2016, 08:55 PM   #12
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Lots of 135i guys! I guess it's the natural progression.

Driving an '11 E92 M3. I'm looking to add the M2 as a DD and graduate the M3 to garage queen status.
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      04-25-2016, 08:56 PM   #13
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Currently driving a 2014 X5 diesel. Looking forward to getting back into a small coupe, increasing my torque and HP, and overall having a crazy fun car to drive. Had a 323is coupe back in the late 90's and miss the compact size!
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Lots of 135i guys! I guess it's the natural progression.
I was just thinking the same thing reading all the posts!

I wanted to get a 235 next but once i first heard about the M2 coming few years ago, i decided to wait and glad i did
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Lots of 135i guys! I guess it's the natural progression.
I drove an HEA E46 M3 from 2001 - 2008. Replaced it with my 135 (2008 - 2016). E92 M3 was not my cup of tea. Had the 1M been available then, I certainly would've scooped one up.

So, I think it might be fair to say that it's the natural regression.
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      04-26-2016, 12:06 AM   #16
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Just sold my E46....I miss it soooo much already.

I'm praying that the F87 is really E46.2 like everyone says.
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Currently driving a 2014 X5 diesel. Looking forward to getting back into a small coupe, increasing my torque and HP, and overall having a crazy fun car to drive. Had a 323is coupe back in the late 90's and miss the compact size!
Well, you will go up significantly in HP (365 vs 255), but you will be going down significantly in torque (343 lb-ft v. 413 lb-ft) (but also gvwr (4m430 v. 6,400)). Not trying to be a pedantic dick, but diesels are super torquey, so... just clarifying. Plus, comparing the driving dynamics is just... lol...
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      04-26-2016, 12:56 AM   #18
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Thing I look forward to most. Not driving this n driving a stick m2 lol

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      04-26-2016, 01:00 AM   #19
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1M so I hope I get a 'better' driver's car

I don't think so but hey it looks da bomb, sounds better, and is 'faster' so, something new to try...

Cheers
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RS5, looking forward to a lighter, more nimble and fun to drive RWD car with more tuning potential Gonna miss the v8 sound though......
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      04-26-2016, 01:10 AM   #21
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currently: 1995 E36 M3
excited about: getting a new car
going to miss (maybe): great handling. Will the M2 be better?
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