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Truly absurd. BMW forgot how to make understated M cars with this generation and the F8x. Thank god the M5 still looks subtle.
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In all other pics I've seen, the M2 appears way more aggressive than the 235
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In person, there is no question that the M2 looks more aggressive. The M235i looks understated, which is great, if you are looking for that.
As an ass man, it's all about the rear to me. And in that area the M2 compares to the M235i much like a 996 NA compares to a 996 Turbo. I am entirely clear on which of those cars I like better, though that is likely because I am a crude and unrefined person with no sense of automotive design. I still can't look at my own 930 without smiling at the audacity of it all, so the M2 wins for me. That's also why I like the M3 more than the M4. Apparently, I'm a one trick pony. |
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Wow those stripes ruin the M2.
M235i looks like a much more refined design compared to the M2. The M2 has an overly aggressive design. Almost wish it was toned down a bit like the M3/M4. Would've come out much better.
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It's the stripes on the M2 that mess it up. You can't really see much a difference because of it. The white color also on both is adding to it. They both don't look very aggressive it's all blending into each other.
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I saw a white m2 in person...look sleek and classy. I disagree. Every color is very subjective though!
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Must be a slow news day - this thread is old as shit...lol
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I heard Fangtasia was a cool spot to hang out. Ever been?
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I don't know what an air curtain vent is, but I'm talking about the two air intakes on each side of the front bumper used to cool the brakes. All m-cars have them, including my E46 M3, E60 M5, and also my F10 M5, but they are elegantly done. This new gigantic flared nostril look on this car just doesn't do it for me.
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The M2 looks like a 235 had an allergic reaction. And the front splitters look stupid. Hopefully the aftermarket companies will make full bumpers to save this car.
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Could not disagree more, everyone at every car show I've been so far goes on about how awesome an mean looking the front end is. M235i is straight up boring in comparison. Saying it needs full bumpers to 'save the car' is a blatant hyperbole even if you don't like the design
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