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Originally Posted by BallHog5873
I started out in a '17 M240 and six months ago sold it bc I fell in love with an M2 after driving one in the canyons for an afternoon. The M2 is definitely a pure sports car, the handling, the sound, the looks. But the 240 is great as well, while I am absolutely happy with my M2 purchase my thoughts on your situation are this:
* As a daily, I do prefer the 240. In bumper to bumper traffic the M2 can feel little jerky ( DCT ) and heavier. The 240 def feels more tossable and nimble. But....I can live with it and prefer the better handling of the M2 when I take it out.
If i had your long commute in traffic Im not sure I would go M2.
* The 240 is plenty sporty and fast but when really pushed can feel a little squirrelly. If all you do is sporty city driving and occasional back roads, and want one car that you can daily, it might be for you. But don't buy new! Do no pay 50k for an M240. You will lose 15k in prob a little over a year. They are not holding value like M2. Buy a lightly used one.
* As for MPG I am only getting one MPG less in the M2 than I did in the 240.
* The 240 in sport mode is still pretty stiff compared to most cars, if thats what you like.
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Thanks for your feedback.
My commute is long but for 80% of it I am going 75-80MPH in a straight line. I do hit traffic occasionally and am used to rowing gears through this in my BRZ. Ultimately I am trying to avoid getting into a boring car, I think it would be cool to have a true M car. Yeah, I get the M240i likely will not be boring, but from what I read, the M2 will put a smile on your face every day.
Regarding buying a used M240, I would be ok with that, but finding a white/red combo in MT, with low miles, locally will probably tough. I really do not take resale into consideration since when I buy a car, I keep it for 6-7 years since I rack up miles quickly which kills resale of any car. I'll be at 190k on the 7 year mark in my BRZ..purchased with 6 miles in 2013.