[bruin1md]

So I've been thinking........ that for me, I would jump on the opportunity to have this car as a vert. Anyone else feel that way?

I read months ago that bmw said they have NO plans on offering up this car as a convertible b/c it goes against the spirit of what the M2 was meant to be: a track dedicated car.
And yet, I'm willing to bet 90% of M2 owners won't ever track their cars.

So......why not offer up such a fun, nimble car as a convertible to lure away boxter owners?

If I knew this car would be offered up as a convertible --either hard top or soft-- I would hold out for it........regardless of whether it kept the N55 or not.

In the meantime, I remain torn between a camaro 1ss/lle and the M2.

[zenmaster]

Get the redneck mobile.

[jtfields]

I think a convertible would be nice although I doubt I would pay the premium for it. I would, however, pay for the sun roof if it were offered in the US.

[jaykoolzboy]

I really see no point for a M2 Vert

You can simply get a M240i Vert for similar performance without all those track day goodies.


Pricier, heavier, less performance, worse aerodynamics........ You know what just get a m240i vert.

[bruin1md]

Originally Posted by jtfields

I think a convertible would be nice although I doubt I would pay the premium for it. I would, however, pay for the sun roof if it were offered in the US.

I think I agree-- I would love to see a sunroof, and if I had to bet, I'm guessing it will eventually happen

[bruin1md]

Originally Posted by jaykoolzboy

I really see no point for a M2 Vert

You can simply get a M240i Vert for similar performance without all those track day goodies.


Pricier, heavier, less performance, worse aerodynamics........ You know what just get a m240i vert.

So based on that logic, why did BMW ever make a M3/M4 vert, let alone a M6 vert....?

[IS+1]

Originally Posted by bruin1md

So based on that logic, why did BMW ever make a M3/M4 vert, let alone a M6 vert....?

I think we can all agree that an M2 vert would sell, which is the same reason BMW makes an M3/M4 vert. Some of the purists on this forum are opposed to an M2 vert because they feel that it runs against the purpose of buying an M2 (just like BMW's argument you presented) and dilutes the driving experience, not because it would not be a good business move for BMW.

If you take almost any performance car and slice off the roof, people will buy it

Btw I would not buy an M2 vert, but not everyone is me.

[MrBucket]

I'd consider it if I lived in socal, but definitely not here up near NYC.

[Smiley1175]

I was all keen on an M2 convertible, but now for some reason I'm liking an MX-5

[jtfields]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

I was all keen on an M2 convertible, but now for some reason I'm liking an MX-5

So what exactly did you like about it?

[Corinne]

Originally Posted by jtfields

So what exactly did you like about it?

The airbags I think

[3Si]

If you are not tracking the car, then you are basically buying the M2 for it's body kit compared to a 240i convertible. For the 8k premium between the M2 and 240i, you can buy a lot of cosmetic parts to make it even more aggressive than an M2.