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Originally Posted by M2Debt
The M2 is exactly what you're asking for in the modern era, though an NA straight six with competitive performance that meets emissions sounds like a fantasy. Just turn the boost down on the M2 and shut off I-drive 😆. Or, buy a pristine e46 which is exactly what you described.
Also, why would you want Sensatec seats?
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I don't think turning boost down is the answer. The sound and the rev limit of an NA motor is more than the absence of a turbo charger.
As for the I-drive - its going to look really old in 5 years. When I was buying my Z4M I insisted on finding one without Nav. Have you seen what the nav looked like in 2007? The M2 screen will look antiquated in the near future too.
I actually really enjoy my M2 when the DSC is completely off, except for the fact that if I screw up I don't have any traction control to save my bacon. Like a lot of us on this forum, I wish there was a rev-match "off" option in MDM mode. That would help feel more connected to the car.
As for the sensatec seats - I don't want them. But the leather in my LCI M2 is not great. Other M cars have great leather, but the OG M2 doesn't.
And as for an e46 M3 - they cost as much as my residual on my M2. And good luck finding one...