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06-04-2015, 01:50 PM | #793 | |
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Also, I had one of the very first 235s delivered on here - it started production in December, arrived at the dealer in late February and I got it on March 2 IIRC. So April might be a bit longer than what we will see in reality...
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Look at the positive side of things: by the time that the US version goes into production, BMW will have sorted out all 'first time' early adopters niggles - the fine folks at the Leipzig factory will be completely into the M2 groove/zone by then.
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And what's this talk of an M2 CSL that you keep teasing us about?? We need a GT4 fighter!! |
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Right you are my man.
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Excuse my ignorance and lack of goggle use...But what is the difference between CSL and GTS version of M cars?
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GTS (Gran Turismo Sport) - emphasizes the cars power and not so much weight CSL (Coupe Sport Lightweight) - emphasizes the cars weight reduction and not so much power. What's the crossover point from one type the other? I don't know of any objective criteria. Manufacturers eyeball, I guess. If the M4 GTS CSL version actually gets produced, I wonder if they'll drop one term or use both? Whichever they feel will make them the most money, says my cynical side. |
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Well at this rate maybe there won't be Lol
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It appears to me that when a BMW executive (M division or otherwise) talks about a BMW CSL car, inevitably, the the conversation touches on the BMW CSL cars of the past. And how those cars contributed to, not only the success of the company, but, at one point, it's very survival. For that historical reason, BMW may hold the title "CSL" in high regard and not be inclined to assign it to just any powerful car they build. But, rather, to a car, clearly preeminent, not because of its engine, but, because of it's light weight construction. That car would provide the "Homage" (a word they use a lot) they feel is adequate for their history. Which may be the reason the M4, even though a somewhat lightweight coupe, got the title M4 GTS instead of M4 CSL.
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I'm wondering what the option packages will look like. I just put a deposit down for the M2 and I'm wondering what kind of options this car will have vs the M235i and other M cars.
Does anyone know if sat radio can be coded of the car is pre-wired? Or is there more to it than that? Sat radio is about the only option I need, the others are just wants.
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60k would be way to much for an M2, especially when the CLA45 starts around 50k. We canadians would be better off buying a GT350 mustang for cheaper than 60k than investing into an m2 at that point
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I also guesstimate about $60k, probably just over. Fully loaded with all the boxes checked, I'm gonna say $78k.
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According to wikipedia, the e46 M3 was 240 pounds lighter than a regular M3 (with or without SMG?) and an increase of 17 hp. Whereas the e46 CSL weighed less than than the e92 M3 GTS, the weight savings were greater when comparing the regular e92 M3 to the e92 M3GTS, than it was when comparing the regular e46 M3 to the e46 M3 CSL. And the jump in hp from regular e92 M3 to e92 M3 GTS was greater than the jump in hp from the regular e46 M3 to e46 M3 CSL. |
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