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Next Gen M2...? ETA? Car plan?
Sounds like the party split into two with the release of the S55 M2. Seems like one of the reasons was EU emissions. I am very intrigued how the next generation 2 series (and eventual M2) will pan out after feedback from this gen. It seems like across various articles BMW is quite surprised on how the M2s demand is so high. This gen came out in 2013 and the M2 started In 2016.
I generally keep my cars every 6-7 years. ('03 350Z to a '07 RS4 (bought used) to an '17 M2) And I plan on highly considering a MX-5 and the upcoming 2019 release for 2020 Subaru STI for a winter ride. 2023 doesn't seem so far away ;0) https://www.carscoops.com/2017/09/ne...pe-and-cabrio/ ...thoughts? Comments? Everyone has a car plan..what's yours?
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I will probably stick with me 2018 M2 and move onto the next gen M2 mid cycle (i.e when everything decent comes out). Currently my stable of cars will be more than enough to hold me out until then.
I just hope they give it proper treatment during the next gen. Good seats, tuneable engine, small and compact. One thing I hope they add is EDC control, that way I can use Bilstein aftermarket Coilovers with them to be able to do daily and track duty to an even greater degree.
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I've got a feeling they'll be more prepared and organised for the next m2. they've tested the waters and know the compact Ms are a huge success
nuances like mirrors and seats i assume will be there from the start. After offering it on the comp, they can't really take it back without huge backlash i think..
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Then I realized there is a ///Marketing strategy to sell M3 and M4 more than M2 by keeping the production volume of M2 low. That, or I am completely wrong , and BMW is too dumb to recognize the potential market they have for selling 2 series coupes and sedans. |
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My guess is that the future gens of the M2 will continue to get the Cayman treatment - aka, hand-me down materials from the 911 (or M3 in BMW's case) and never quite have the same level of R&D put into it. It will likely be a great car regardless (like the Cayman) because of the overall smaller size, shorter wheelbase, and lower price point. It will be interesting to see if that's how it plays out.
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I think BMW finally remembered how to make a M car and that's why the 1M and M2 are so popular.
I liked BMW in the past is b/c there were so few options and the M2 brought that back. Configuring a M3/M4 with options that I "think" I need/want and watching the price climb is ridiculous. I'm really hoping they don't copy the M3/M4 selling model with adaptive suspension, etc. If you want a be everything to everyone car that can haul the family and friends around buy a M3/M4/M5. Keep the M2 simple, great suspension, great turn-in, etc. The only option I would really like to see are some manual heated seats. And BMW if your listening stop messing w/the frick'n kidney grills, even Bangle didn't screw them up. |
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I cannot remember the last time I have heard so much positive praise for a BMW or any car brand...and the negatives have been fluff not performance related...mirrors, seats, angled seats, stiff suspension (subjective), etc I also will not be too surprised to see the N55 M2 posting better track lap times than the new M2C. B/c those times will be made in the turns not the straights and as we have seen with the M2notC most test track don't have long enough straights to allow HP to overcome losses in the turns. |
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Just simple and much lighter next gen G87? Please please please and 6MT as standard.
One thing is for sure the competition will be even more fierce so everyone must step up their game. PS who's taking bets on timing if the first 'deposit placed' thread :
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