[Bumpinjeep]

Wife has a 2020 GTI SE, I have a 2020 M2C. Both cars are fun. The VW is very practical but so is the M2 believe it or not. Also, you mentioned you have a Land Cruiser, so no point in the VW. You would get a major case of FOMO whenever you see a BMW M and if you live in Seattle or the surrounding areas, you'll see a ton of them.

Here's the real problem that I see with your dilemma, you mentioned that you leased a F80 M3. The OG M2 has a N series motor. It wont pull like your S55 did. It will have different characteristics. Honestly, I would take an extensive test drive to see if that's what you expect and really want. If it isn't, which of course is fine, I would wait until the G87 or save up for a F87C.