Your M2C Approval/Disapproval Level

ki__ · 05-26-2020, 07:26 PM

Since a lot of us are around our computers nowadays more often than before, I figured a poll is in order. Curiosity is the only reason for this thread; let's see how owners feel about their decision. This poll only works if you own an M2C, and preferably, driven more than 1,200 miles. Personally, the M2C puts a smile on my face every time I walk up to it.

pz619 · 05-26-2020, 08:13 PM

Is it the best M car of all time? Not sure, but it's probably the best I've driven which include some crowd favorites like the 1M, E60 M5, E46 M3, E92 M3, etc. But there are plenty of M cars that I never drove. I can tell you this much, I really like the car and right now, there is nothing else compelling enough in the market place that I can afford that would result in a swap.

infinitekidM2C · 05-26-2020, 08:22 PM

Not sure if best of all time, since it has a couple lbs too many, but i do love it.

bri1042 · 05-26-2020, 10:55 PM

My biggest complaint at 12500 miles is that I feel that I've changed more things on this car than any previous car (exhaust, wheels/tires, audio). The audio ALWAYS happens, but I do feel like the other two were necessary for me to truly love the car. Oh well. She's such a good vrooomy thing...

s1k0ne · 05-27-2020, 01:07 AM

Weird to say a car can have too much power but F80 comp. had too much power and F87 comp fits just right with the higher end power. Keeping it

Davil · 05-27-2020, 06:31 AM

I would answer 1 if the CS hadn't materialised. Then again, at this point in time it hasn't materialised so 1 until it does.

windnsea00 · 05-27-2020, 01:25 PM

While emotionally some past M cars speak to me more so...E46 M3, Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5...objectively the M2C is vastly better out of the gate, mine is 100% stock and I really don't see where it needs upgrades for fast canyon/mountain driving.

Conissah · 05-27-2020, 01:51 PM

Absolutely love the car, plan to keep it a long time. BUT if I ever get the opportunity to snag a Gen V Viper or a 992.1 GT3, then the M2C will be replaced. Other than that, it's staying.

TrentMeister · 05-27-2020, 02:15 PM

20k on mine and I have to admit the endlessly jerky manual is kind of wearing on me.

I need to do the full shifter overhaul.

pizza240 · 05-27-2020, 02:35 PM

I voted in love with it and no plans to sell currently, but I do still think it's the best M car... and I had an E46 with a stick! Just wish it sounded like the E46.
Might upgrade to the next M2 eventually... or M3 with AWD for some more practicality in the winter, but I always do miss driving rwd/stick all year round.

Anthony1s · 05-27-2020, 03:06 PM

It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller.

But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.

RocketBoots · 05-27-2020, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBbluem2

20k on mine and I have to admit the endlessly jerky manual is kind of wearing on me.

I need to do the full shifter overhaul.

I think that mostly has to do with the CDV. Delete it, and any jerkiness is from you

And while you're in there, might as well put in the SSK and the UCP as well. You'll save on labor costs.

The car just might feel a bit different. Just a bit...

newcar55 · 05-27-2020, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony1s

It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller.

But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.

They did make a sports car. You just have to go to a Toyota dealership to pick it up

Conissah · 05-27-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by newcar55

They did make a sports car. You just have to go to a Toyota dealership to pick it up

No back seats, no manual, ugly as hell, and a B series motor. No thank you

windnsea00 · 05-27-2020, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony1s

It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller.

But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.

It would help if we could sit lower in the stock seat, hop into a F80/F82 and the difference is quite noticeable.

newcar55 · 05-27-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

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Originally Posted by newcar55

They did make a sports car. You just have to go to a Toyota dealership to pick it up

No back seats, no manual, ugly as hell, and a B series motor. No thank you

Agreed on the manual.

B58 TU with a tune will get to S55 level and you don't need to worry about spinning a crank hub. But if you're hardcore tracking then yeah S55 wins. B58 wins points for sound.

Looks are a personal preference.

Maybe you base your sport car purchases on the number of seats but I don't.

Brandt51 · 05-27-2020, 06:50 PM

I think the M2C F87 is (or will be soon) in the same league as the E46 M3 and E39 M5 as iconic, desirable and attainable cars.

Its lower in cost compared to its current M car siblings, has the same drivetrain as a couple and it looks amazing. I love this little thing.

Only 12k-15k copies made per year as well?

GerryM5 · 05-27-2020, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newcar55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony1s

It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller.

But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.

They did make a sports car. You just have to go to a Toyota dealership to pick it up

Miata, Supra, Brz, Fr1, and Cayman are sport cars but there's not one I'd rather own than my M2C.

newcar55 · 05-27-2020, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GerryM5

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Originally Posted by newcar55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony1s

It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller.

But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.

They did make a sports car. You just have to go to a Toyota dealership to pick it up

Miata, Supra, Brz, Fr1, and Cayman are sport car but there's not one I'd rather own than my M2C.

No doubt, I ordered the M2 myself. I was only responding to the guy who wished for a BMW purpose built sports car. The Supra is the closest we'll get for a while , IMO

xxyion · 05-28-2020, 02:42 PM

I may sell mine in a few years. I love this car, however i've resigned myself to only ever owning two cars at once (i'm never selling my S2k if i can help it). I've owned 3 at once one time ago and it just felt like a waste of money.

That being said i think what will really sway my decision is how the car will act once it gets up in mileage. In Comparison, my S2k has 70k miles and drives as good as when my friend bought his brand new back in 2008. My dads X5d has 80k miles and only is now showing some age so if the M2 acts like that then i might just keep it. Who knows, i love so many cars, and maybe something will come out in the future that i just cant resist.

KevinM · 05-28-2020, 05:51 PM

Not the best M car of all time, but IMO definitely the best current M car on sale...

TrentMeister · 05-28-2020, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBbluem2

20k on mine and I have to admit the endlessly jerky manual is kind of wearing on me.

I need to do the full shifter overhaul.

I think that mostly has to do with the CDV. Delete it, and any jerkiness is from you

And while you're in there, might as well put in the SSK and the UCP as well. You'll save on labor costs.

The car just might feel a bit different. Just a bit...

Yeah I should have made those mods priority

View Poll Results: Your M2C Approval/Disapproval Level
The best M car of all time, I'm never selling it.	31	15.20%
In love with it, no plans to replace it.	118	57.84%
I really like it, but I might get something else in a few years.	49	24.02%
It's just okay, I might start looking elsewhere.	4	1.96%
I'd rather drive something else, so I'm selling it (or sold it).	2	0.98%
Voters: 204. You may not vote on this poll

05-26-2020, 07:26 PM	#1
ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	Your M2C Approval/Disapproval Level Since a lot of us are around our computers nowadays more often than before, I figured a poll is in order. Curiosity is the only reason for this thread; let's see how owners feel about their decision. This poll only works if you own an M2C, and preferably, driven more than 1,200 miles. Personally, the M2C puts a smile on my face every time I walk up to it.
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05-26-2020, 08:13 PM	#2
pz619 Brigadier General 3277 Rep 3,255 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Is it the best M car of all time? Not sure, but it's probably the best I've driven which include some crowd favorites like the 1M, E60 M5, E46 M3, E92 M3, etc. But there are plenty of M cars that I never drove. I can tell you this much, I really like the car and right now, there is nothing else compelling enough in the market place that I can afford that would result in a swap.
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05-26-2020, 08:22 PM	#3
infinitekidM2C Major General 4206 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Not sure if best of all time, since it has a couple lbs too many, but i do love it.
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05-26-2020, 10:55 PM	#4
bri1042 Brigadier General 5894 Rep 3,283 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	My biggest complaint at 12500 miles is that I feel that I've changed more things on this car than any previous car (exhaust, wheels/tires, audio). The audio ALWAYS happens, but I do feel like the other two were necessary for me to truly love the car. Oh well. She's such a good vrooomy thing...
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05-27-2020, 01:07 AM	#5
s1k0ne Lieutenant 87 Rep 497 Posts Drives: .. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Weird to say a car can have too much power but F80 comp. had too much power and F87 comp fits just right with the higher end power. Keeping it __________________ F85 (17) - DG/AB F87 6MT (20) - Comp - BSM F80 DCT (18) - Comp - AW F30 6MT 335i - EBII
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05-27-2020, 06:31 AM	#6
Davil Brigadier General 6486 Rep 3,062 Posts Drives: M2 CS, 18 Vantage AMR, 00 WRX Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Aston Martin V ... [8.33] 2021 BMW M2 CS F87 [9.87] 2000 Subaru WRX GC8 [7.75]	I would answer 1 if the CS hadn't materialised. Then again, at this point in time it hasn't materialised so 1 until it does.
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05-27-2020, 01:25 PM	#7
windnsea00 Lieutenant 447 Rep 447 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	While emotionally some past M cars speak to me more so...E46 M3, Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5...objectively the M2C is vastly better out of the gate, mine is 100% stock and I really don't see where it needs upgrades for fast canyon/mountain driving. __________________ 2020 M2 CS AW 6-spd Previous M Cars: M2C, M2, F80 M3, E46 M3, Z3M Coupe, E36 M3...and some other fun rides.
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05-27-2020, 01:51 PM	#8
Conissah Major 1576 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	Absolutely love the car, plan to keep it a long time. BUT if I ever get the opportunity to snag a Gen V Viper or a 992.1 GT3, then the M2C will be replaced. Other than that, it's staying.
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05-27-2020, 02:15 PM	#9
TrentMeister Colonel 2854 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: g82 comp Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dana Point iTrader: (0)	20k on mine and I have to admit the endlessly jerky manual is kind of wearing on me. I need to do the full shifter overhaul.
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05-27-2020, 02:35 PM	#10
pizza240 Lieutenant 795 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Competition xDrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I voted in love with it and no plans to sell currently, but I do still think it's the best M car... and I had an E46 with a stick! Just wish it sounded like the E46. Might upgrade to the next M2 eventually... or M3 with AWD for some more practicality in the winter, but I always do miss driving rwd/stick all year round.
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05-27-2020, 03:06 PM	#11
Anthony1s Banned 756 Rep 2,149 Posts Drives: 2018 Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	It's a great car. Everything I wanted and still want. One thing I wish was different, is I wish the height was lower. Was looking at the measurements of the c7 corvette last night and it's 0.9" wider, 0.9" longer, but 6" taller. But that's what you get when you have a street car platform modified to be a sports car. While the corvette is a sports car from the beginning. Part of me wishes BMW would build a sports car from the ground up. Though, I admit, I wouldn't buy it because it would cost too much for me. Same as a corvette costs too much for me.
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05-27-2020, 06:50 PM	#17
Brandt51 Flavor of the month 868 Rep 710 Posts Drives: BMW F87 M2C Join Date: May 2019 Location: Not Sin City, Nevada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW F87 [9.50]	I think the M2C F87 is (or will be soon) in the same league as the E46 M3 and E39 M5 as iconic, desirable and attainable cars. Its lower in cost compared to its current M car siblings, has the same drivetrain as a couple and it looks amazing. I love this little thing. Only 12k-15k copies made per year as well? __________________ Samuel of the Internet 2023 F98 X4M Comp 2023 F95 X5M Comp 2020 F87 M2 Comp
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05-28-2020, 02:42 PM	#20
xxyion Captain 759 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Fremont CA iTrader: (0)	I may sell mine in a few years. I love this car, however i've resigned myself to only ever owning two cars at once (i'm never selling my S2k if i can help it). I've owned 3 at once one time ago and it just felt like a waste of money. That being said i think what will really sway my decision is how the car will act once it gets up in mileage. In Comparison, my S2k has 70k miles and drives as good as when my friend bought his brand new back in 2008. My dads X5d has 80k miles and only is now showing some age so if the M2 acts like that then i might just keep it. Who knows, i love so many cars, and maybe something will come out in the future that i just cant resist.
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05-28-2020, 05:51 PM	#21
KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,285 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	Not the best M car of all time, but IMO definitely the best current M car on sale... __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
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