Alpine white M2 in winter mode spotted!

Adem1534 · 11-23-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

So right therein that first pic lies the problem.

In that light with the wrong wheels this is just a 2 series or M235i to passers by.

No big differentiators visually to mark the M.

Yes WE all recognise the front bumper. WE recognise the side grills. WE know it has double M slat grills but we can't see them. WE know it drives and performs amazingly!

BUT to a casual observer and to the whole inter web before actual driving reviews are released its all based on looks ......and she looks pretty standard ish M235 to me here. Sorry.

Car needs some driving reviews PDQ.

To be fair, all my friends who aren't into cars couldn't tell the difference between and M3/4 and their m sport models, so it doesn't mean much.

JustChris · 11-23-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

So right therein that first pic lies the problem.

In that light with the wrong wheels this is just a 2 series or M235i to passers by.

No big differentiators visually to mark the M.

Yes WE all recognise the front bumper. WE recognise the side grills. WE know it has double M slat grills but we can't see them. WE know it drives and performs amazingly!

BUT to a casual observer and to the whole inter web before actual driving reviews are released its all based on looks ......and she looks pretty standard ish M235 to me here. Sorry.

Car needs some driving reviews PDQ.

To be fair, all my friends who aren't into cars couldn't tell the difference between and M3/4 and their m sport models, so it doesn't mean much.

True, yes very true. The bimmerpost connoisseur is a different breed!

OG///M · 11-23-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

To be fair, all my friends who aren't into cars couldn't tell the difference between and M3/4 and their m sport models, so it doesn't mean much.

Have the same experience. I think it's how M car starts as a regular series car.
It's only crazy aggressive if you know what you're looking at, unlike lets say a lambo or ferrari.

For normal people, yea they can't tell.

sakson · 11-23-2015, 04:51 PM

nice 16" wheels

Eagle1oh7 · 11-23-2015, 05:14 PM

Maybe it's the picture quality, but the lines are a bit hidden and it looks more like a sleeper in AW.

CARTOON · 11-23-2015, 05:25 PM

Looks totally bland in white. And those wheels don't help either. As much as I liked the car at the beginning, I think I'm going to need to see one in person before I order (if I still order). The more I look at pics of it, no matter the color, the more I agree that the front is weird and that this doesn't feel like an 'M' car.

GFK007 · 11-23-2015, 05:38 PM

Car looks flat out ugly. Proportions are all kinds of screwed up.

Bet it will be a blast to drive though...

filet.M2c · 11-23-2015, 05:58 PM

Contrary to what many are saying, I actually like the white. True, theses pics aren't optimal but I sometimes prefer the low key look. I am still stuck between AW and LBB (granted I still pursue the M2 after pricing is released) and if I choose to be subtle AW would fit nicely. AW will also look better with carbon bits and what not. I also do not think the 18s will look bad on this car. Some guys are fitting 295 and 305 tires on them in the M3/4 forums and with a drop/ spacers it may actually look great on the M2.

Rupes · 11-23-2015, 06:11 PM

Back end looks really busy. Never understood the need for the odd lines on the trunk. Won't stop me from getting one, but just seems it could be better.

iatros · 11-23-2015, 06:33 PM

I don't have a dog in the fight here, but my first reaction was disappointment. It looks so......mundane. You can spot an m3 a mile away, and the same goes for the 1m. I'm not so sure about this one. Every time I see my friends white 1m I think, "holy crap this thing is aggressive!" It's the rear fender flares I surmise which gives the 1m such presence. I can't tell really if this is going to have anywhere near the same stance....

SliChillax · 11-23-2015, 07:42 PM

Looks boring in white but then again, I don't like white cars in general.

bubsterino · 11-23-2015, 08:01 PM

I will definitely be a buyer in 2017 when my lease is up, but gotta say, all photos (the good and the bad) have tempered any enthusiasm I had about trying to break my lease.

my m-sport 6-speed MG 228i continues to wow me in the looks department and on the road. I really think the stripper manual 228 m-sport is still the best bang for the buck...

juyeop · 11-23-2015, 08:42 PM

I'm gonna go for AW once I load up enough money for it.

135iUSN · 11-23-2015, 08:43 PM

Calm down on the wheels. This is a test mule. See last pic rear bumper.

chsbmw · 11-23-2015, 08:46 PM

They are most likely winter wheel/tire combo. You are required to run this during certain time periods in some countries.

x3ster · 11-23-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kaosHunter

I don't like it in white at all ... The front looks weird, like the bumper is so overdone but then the rest is very plain and the back looks really bland too.

The m4 rims could make a difference though. These ones make it seem like just a normal 2 series.

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Originally Posted by Dabozo

Wow, cant believe how much the (stock) wheels make this car...i know these are winter set up and admittedly i'm not a big fan of white cars but ya, not amping up my excito-meter..

better pictures would help but thanks for sharing anyways!

DITTO! Not looking very special.

classyfast · 11-23-2015, 09:11 PM

Man that front bumper looks terrible. Looks like an upside down 1m bumper! Certain angles don't do the m2 justice

Transfer · 11-23-2015, 11:00 PM

lolol wow that looks bad but hey this is a poor representation. Definitely needs more contrast. The white mirrors, white roof, busy white bumpers, practically white wheels... all just look

nick3753 · 11-23-2015, 11:21 PM

A set of "M" mirrors would go a long way......

DrewII · 11-23-2015, 11:26 PM

The M235i is still the looker in the 2 Series

metrickid · 11-24-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chsbmw

They are most likely winter wheel/tire combo. You are required to run this during certain time periods in some countries.

No shit, Sherlock.

Of course they are winter wheels, it even says so in the thread title.

PARTS@STBMW · 11-24-2015, 12:14 AM

Love it! Can not wait to see performance parts on one!

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CARTOON Il dio li benedice tutti. 65 Rep 86 Posts Drives: GEN V Viper Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Looks totally bland in white. And those wheels don't help either. As much as I liked the car at the beginning, I think I'm going to need to see one in person before I order (if I still order). The more I look at pics of it, no matter the color, the more I agree that the front is weird and that this doesn't feel like an 'M' car. __________________ Some good ones.
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11-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#51
GFK007 Captain 374 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Car looks flat out ugly. Proportions are all kinds of screwed up. Bet it will be a blast to drive though... __________________ MG on CR M235i, mods to come... (gone but not forgotten) 2011 e90 M Sport - M-Tech Carbon Diffuser, OEM Carbon Trunk Spoiler, 20% tint, black reflectors, black OEM grille, LUX white Angel Eyes.
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filet.M2c Captain 784 Rep 763 Posts Drives: M2c / mach e Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (1)	Contrary to what many are saying, I actually like the white. True, theses pics aren't optimal but I sometimes prefer the low key look. I am still stuck between AW and LBB (granted I still pursue the M2 after pricing is released) and if I choose to be subtle AW would fit nicely. AW will also look better with carbon bits and what not. I also do not think the 18s will look bad on this car. Some guys are fitting 295 and 305 tires on them in the M3/4 forums and with a drop/ spacers it may actually look great on the M2.
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11-23-2015, 06:11 PM	#53
Rupes Major 1055 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Back end looks really busy. Never understood the need for the odd lines on the trunk. Won't stop me from getting one, but just seems it could be better.
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iatros Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue 2008 E92 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I don't have a dog in the fight here, but my first reaction was disappointment. It looks so......mundane. You can spot an m3 a mile away, and the same goes for the 1m. I'm not so sure about this one. Every time I see my friends white 1m I think, "holy crap this thing is aggressive!" It's the rear fender flares I surmise which gives the 1m such presence. I can't tell really if this is going to have anywhere near the same stance....
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SliChillax First Lieutenant 486 Rep 328 Posts Drives: Ex BMW owner, will return soon Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tirana, Albania iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1 [10.00]	Looks boring in white but then again, I don't like white cars in general.
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11-23-2015, 08:42 PM	#57
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11-23-2015, 08:43 PM	#58
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11-23-2015, 08:46 PM	#59
chsbmw Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 335is coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	They are most likely winter wheel/tire combo. You are required to run this during certain time periods in some countries.
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classyfast Banned 669 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: e36m/e46m/E92 LCI 335/f30 335 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Man that front bumper looks terrible. Looks like an upside down 1m bumper! Certain angles don't do the m2 justice
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Transfer Major General 5250 Rep 5,874 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	lolol wow that looks bad but hey this is a poor representation. Definitely needs more contrast. The white mirrors, white roof, busy white bumpers, practically white wheels... all just look
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