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I like the fact that the M240i manages to hang out with the base M2.
Because then BMW M will ensure that the M2 CS will outrun both.
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Yeah that's true, but I did get on it some, and went slightly over 4k a few times. I couldn't help it. I just tried to keep it under.
I started off in normal mode because I've heard that driving the M2 in normal drive mode is like driving the M235i in sport mode, I don't agree with that. The M2 rides along nicely in normal drive mode. It's get a little bumpy here and there but nothing drastic. The brakes were something I really liked. |
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I honestly think BMW has something built in to limit a car slightly during break in. I have no proof of this, and I know most won't agree, but I swear it seems like my M235i ran better after 1200 miles. Even in comfort mode it felt stronger. I usually don't really push a car until after I've bought it and it's mine. I'm positive I would love the M2 after owning it and driving it on my own. |
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Depends on how it works out for me when applying the marginal utility theory, with the M2 CS being a 'marginal unit' (albeit an improved one) that begs the question "is it really worth it ?".
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Our car comes alive in sport and sport +. Without the adjustable suspension, I see no reason to ever NOT be in sport +. |
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There's a comfort mode?!?! Wow! What's a comfort mode? Sounds like something from a mercury sable. I'll have to see if my car has that
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The faster the shift, the bigger the blip needed. The higher the initial rpms, the higher the rpm reached by the blip. As you go from comfort to sport to sport+, the shifts get faster and the shift points are at higher rpm. My guess is that the M2 has both quicker shifts and higher rpm than the equivalent mode in the M240i. But someone could set me straight if that's wrong.
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BMW tune M-car suspensions to be great. Not taking anything away from cars like the Evo, but Mitsubishi are taking a compact economy car and extracting true sports car performance from it. This requires more compromise in the compliance/ride quality department. The result is a much stiffer feeling car. Keep in mind that most BMW cars handle really well up to around 7/10ths driving. It is at that point that the difference really shows up. Even M-performance models will begin to get floppy before a L-model.
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I owned a M135i and then the M2.
I regret not having driven the M135i hard enough during the test drive. Only after owning the M135i did I realize that when driving it beyond 80%, was the rear loose and vague. It just felt like a fast car, not a sports car. No point being fast if it was unstable. So I really drove the M2 during the test drive. It was very clear that it is a much more stable and confidence inspiring car, which my wife could tell from the back passenger seat too. Now that I upgrade to the M2, I really feel I wasted my money on the M135i (lsd, rear subframe brace and other mods). I should have gotten the M2 the first time! |
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Back on track with OP.... M2 vs M240i; serendipitously I found myself behind a light grey M240i yesterday for about 3 miles. I was not in my M2 but my Jetta TDI. While this was a one lane country road, it is a well traveled, busy, thoroughfare, and the M240i was keeping in line with traffic. 1 out of 10 driving, sunday afternoon type. No commuters dashing to catch a train or get home.
Anyway the point of this is that the rear of the M240i is not very attractive!! The longer I looked at that rear the more I realized it looked downright ugly! Something is out of proportion. I don't believe the M2 gives that same impression, although, in fairness, some have commented on the M2's butt not being her best feature! I disagree Last edited by reppucci; 04-03-2017 at 12:30 PM.. Reason: added M2 picture and changed to light grey m240 from black m240 |
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