07-27-2017, 05:48 PM | #23 | |
Major General
5860
Rep 6,631
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 01:14 PM | #25 |
Major General
5860
Rep 6,631
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 01:48 PM | #26 |
Major
630
Rep 1,227
Posts |
w.r.t. the standard things you take for granted in the 4er that you'll miss in a 2, I just returned from Europe yesterday picking up my M240 (no, I'm not about to start an M240i vs. M2 argument, this is about the 4 vs the 2 in general) after ending a 428 lease. A couple minor things I noticed over the last 10 days that I took for granted in the 4 that were missing in the 2:
- Front speakers in the door corners with the base sound system (not HK) - Trunk does not open and lift on its own, you have to raise it manually - No waving your foot under the rear bumper to open the trunk with CA (potentially related to above) - 60/40 folding seats (4er had 40/20/40) - No "seat bot" (as my GF calls it) handing you your seat belt |
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 01:57 PM | #27 | |
Major General
5860
Rep 6,631
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 05:47 PM | #29 | |
Second Lieutenant
133
Rep 245
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 06:05 PM | #30 |
Major
630
Rep 1,227
Posts |
If you're out of sight, then I agree. However if the car is within sight and it opens all the way at least you'll know and can correct it. With only an unlock, you'll never know.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2017, 07:52 PM | #31 | |
Major General
5860
Rep 6,631
Posts |
Quote:
I had my doors unlock and the windows roll down when I leaned on my key...... So I got a cover for the key fob and coded out the ability to roll down windows if the unlock is held down. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-29-2017, 09:53 AM | #32 |
Lieutenant
312
Rep 583
Posts |
M2 LCI has HK sound system. I will miss opening the trunk with my foot
__________________
2003 328i
2006 330i 2014 328i 2015 435 GC 2015 X1 2016 X1 2018 ///M2 2020 M340i |
Appreciate
0
|
07-29-2017, 10:04 AM | #33 |
Captain
1213
Rep 861
Posts |
Ive never understood an inclination to 'miss' luxury features in a sporting machine.
My M2 is used each day. The amount of 'luxury' so to speak- is just right. Enjoy it and think nothing of your 4'er. No loss at all. The M2 is superb. If you desire luxury there are other choices. |
Appreciate
1
No Boost4019.00 |
07-29-2017, 10:58 AM | #34 |
Private First Class
40
Rep 185
Posts |
The 4 series has more comfort options than the 2. The M2 has essentially the same comfort options as the 240. Even so, I wouldn't trade the M2 for a 240 or 440. The M2, M4, etc. drive radically different than the base models. While you may not see where the money went on the M2 vs 240, all the parts you don't see in the engine bay, under the bumper, in the suspension and steering (especially the suspension and steering) and elsewhere are what make the car different and better for anyone looking for a more connected and visceral driving experience.
The only way that the 240 is better is in comfort and softness, but you buy an M car because you want to feel the road. |
Appreciate
0
|
07-29-2017, 11:23 AM | #35 |
enthusiasm > practicality
4019
Rep 2,247
Posts
Drives: 987 CS | G35x
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Chester County, PA
|
Ah yes, the seatbelt butler. Because the 4 is so long, I would've had to reach back really far if it weren't for that extender. It's not necessary in the 2 which is good because it's just another weight adding motorized contraption that will eventually break. #AddedWeightSucks
__________________
FSI 3.8L Stg II|6MT|SOUL|IPD+GT3 TB|Numeric Racing|KW|Tarett|Rennline|Raceseng|APEX|Recaro|7.3 lb/hp
VQ35HR|5AT|Stillen|FI|UpRev tune 8k rpm|TransGo|Hotchkis|Whiteline|H&R|Z1|Corbeau|R1 Concepts|10 lb/hp Left lane campers, GTFO! |
Appreciate
1
Ian ///M491.00 |
08-01-2017, 11:20 AM | #36 |
Never underestimate the Home-Bowl
484
Rep 821
Posts
Drives: F87 M2<E92 M3<E46 M3
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: UK
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]
2016 BMW M235i [0.00] 2012 BMW 120d M Spo ... [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 - SOLD [10.00] 2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Sport [0.00] 2001 BMW M3 - SOLD [9.00] |
They're also very wide. Wider than my E92 M3, that's for sure.
__________________
2017 F87 M2, MG, M-DCT
2002 E36/7 Z3 2.2 Sport 5MT 2016 F22 M235i Coupe, MW, ZF8 |
Appreciate
0
|
08-01-2017, 12:04 PM | #37 |
First Lieutenant
621
Rep 390
Posts |
I moved from a F30 to the M2. And it didn't feel much smaller if at all at least in its width. Sure it's shorter. I think it's actually as wide as the 3/4 series by just an inch or so.
Comfort wise I had both an upgrade and downgrade... Upgrades: Adaptive Headlights HK sound system Sunroof Comfort access Rear camera M steering wheel ^^ Upgraded iDrive screen Split folding rear seat (forgot the option on the F30 and that annoyed me greatly) Easy isofix hatch instead of hiding in the fabric. Extended storage Downgrades: Trunk doesn't lift with the remote No adaptive dampers No front PDC No electronic parking brake button Overall what is missing is really not much compared to what I had before and pros easily outweight the cons |
Appreciate
0
|
09-07-2017, 02:28 AM | #39 |
Registered
2
Rep 3
Posts |
I was actually considering a 440i vs M2. Went with the M2 and haven't looked back, 4 series was like a boat in comparison.
On the inside ithe M2 feels similar in size to my old e92. I'm 6"3 and tried the back seat out of curiosity, there was actually enough leg room just lacking head room, fine for kids or shorter people. Not where you will be sitting anyway so does not matter! |
Appreciate
0
|
09-25-2017, 10:15 PM | #40 |
Major
1047
Rep 1,388
Posts |
I went to a 440i xDrive GC from a M3 and now I am contemplating trying out the M2. Not sure though, don't want to miss the 'niceness' of the interior, although I am sure it'll be more fun to drive than the 440. Not sure if it'll feel like a downgrade from the M3 though? Although, with 440 the comparison isn't direct with the M3 so didn't necessarily feel like a 'downgrade' even though it kinda is.
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-26-2017, 03:32 AM | #41 | |
Private First Class
24
Rep 104
Posts |
Quote:
I have an E36 M3 as well and with my aftermarket sports seats, 2 adults can fit in the rear seats very comfortably. Is it the same with the M2? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-26-2017, 05:20 AM | #42 |
Colonel
3179
Rep 2,577
Posts |
I believe you can have a good shop nappa/alcantara wrap your dashboard and door for less than 3k. Interior quality problem solved.
__________________
Lemania 2320
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|