[Emme2]

Some "demo" M cars are not only flogged by executive staff, but also at various road events across Australia. Witnessed both things with my own eyes, and was even offered one of these flogged cars for a test drive... after which, it literally lots its "race" stripes from a particular road event, and was casually listed for sale as a "demo". Was it properly run-in? Definitely not. Are showroom cars started cold and for show? Definitely yes.

As mentioned above, M2CS is unlikely to affect M2C. The former is price gouging to the max... its "limited edition" exclusivity is, in reality, just a carbon roof with mismatching carbon finish (-5kg; was available as an M Performance part on M2C), better tyres (can fit anytime), carbon and Alcantara bits (can source and fit anytime) and adaptive suspension (extra electronics that make the CS as heavy as a M2C and defeats the raw nature of this hero car). The extra engine power is just an engine retune away (S55 engine torque remains the same). BMW adopted a similar ploy with the M4CS to end up with many just sitting in showrooms to this day (to be contrasted with M3 Pure which have been flying out the doors thanks to their run-out heavy discounts due to the lack of love for the F80 series).

If the M140i is anything to go by, the fact that the F87 is reaching the end of its life will result in dealers keeping prices high... as people line up to grab the last of its kind. The M2C is in the same boat given the next generation will certainly be faster, more powerful and still RWD, but less pure and stupidly styled (clue, the M2GC). Also BEWARE: new cars will be fitted with OPF (particulate filters).