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Originally Posted by dmboone25
Perhaps they have both? Or have had both? Or like both? 
I tried to provide my own personal perspective on this topic (having owned one P car and several BMWs) further back in the thread, but I think the main reason people get bent out of shape over the price of the CS is due to the basic perception of what makes sense to spend on a Porsche vs. a BMW.
I also don't think you'd have this outcry if the M2C never existed - getting the S55 for a 5K raise over the OG M2 is quite the steal...and adding 25K for the CS raises some valid questions about the success of the CS pricing formula (the market clearly spoke for the F80 and F82 CS, which didn't "move" until considerable discounts were applied).
The car will likely be brilliant, but the classic M formula is being stretched to its respective max here (M, to me anyway, has presented a value proposition in comparison to the Porsche alternatives). It's hard to argue that value proposition with an 85K M2 variant. Just my $.02.... |
You don't sound like a fanboy
For sure there has always been a certain 'value' proposition with M cars. Now they are experimenting with higher and higher pricing for doing tweaks. You could argue that the most beloved car company for many forum people, Porsche, does the same thing.
Those tweaks are noticeable, in the same way a Cayman GTS feels different than a Cayman S... but are they worth the $?
The CS formula is expensive, for sure. It's also stuff that you don't find in many paper competitors. How many cars for 84k have a CF hood and roof?
The market has certainly spoken regarding the M3/4 CS. Badge envy is real. I don't find they were overpriced and have an M3 CS, but clearly most people did.
I've always thought they should have a comp package as well as a 'comp comp package' which is what the CS brings to the table.