[Captin Slow]

Looks like a blast, can't bring myself to like the back end of the M2 though....

[Jet Mech]

The M2 needs to go to Jenny Craig..it looks out of shape to me. Maybe the M2 GTS/CSL diet with manual only will help.

[BigRussia]

Your 1M looks amazing!

[Em/1]

Originally Posted by EldRick

The M2 is the usual litany: it's longer, it's faster, it's heavier, it's more luxurious; you should like it.
Sorry, not my kind of car.

If my 1M didn't have the worst Nav system ever put into a car, it would be perfect. I'm going to 3D print a clip to hold my phone in front of the display.

Anyone know what it would take to remove the display and iDrive from a car that has it installed?

It was 2004 X5 4.8is Nav that cured me of all factory Nav. My 1M always finds best route with iphone!

[Colinv6]

The 1M is just such a cool looking car!

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

The 1M is just such a cool looking car!

IRL it still looks supercool from 90% of the angles. More than great car, I'm going to miss him/her when he/she's gone.

But IMHO when I saw an LBB M2 in Brussels Autoshow irl, I must say the proportions etc etc etc are much more composed, less cool/macho, but definitely more beautiful in my book. AND with character as well, don't forget that.

Cheers
Robin

[TomAce]

[QUOTE=1MOz;19504948]I did a track day test driving the new M2 coupe and took a few photos with my car & the new M2 side by side. Thought to share them with you all.

I really enjoyed the M2 on the track but is it that much better than my 1M to trade-up? NO.


QUOTE]
Great Pictures!

But what amazes me the most is how much wider the M2 looks in comparison to the red M235i!

So much more aggressive!

[Pol]

Prefer the lines of the M2 in general. The front of the 1M 'nowadays' looks a bit bombastic compared to the M2. On the other hand, I prefer the rear bumper of the 1M who, imho, looks more elegant.

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by TomAce

Great Pictures!

But what amazes me the most is how much wider the M2 looks in comparison to the red M235i!

So much more aggressive!

Here is another picture of that red M235i



The owner ^^^^^didn't order a sun/moonroof because that would affect the handling he said...


Cheers
Robin

[TomAce]

[Verbiage]

Thanks for sharing. Man, the 1M looks strange after all these years. Still a great track car though, I'm sure.

[SliChillax]

Originally Posted by 1MOz

It is better no doubt in a lot of ways but it won't give you the same thrill as the 1M, IMHO of course. It's kinda like you've grown up now and dating a more steady, marriage material girl but you will miss the other wild one you dated before.

But you said you only drove it in sport not sport plus with dsc off so how can you say that so certainly.

[chmura]

Originally Posted by Pol

Prefer the lines of the M2 in general. The front of the 1M 'nowadays' looks a bit bombastic compared to the M2. On the other hand, I prefer the rear bumper of the 1M who, imho, looks more elegant.

The front of the 1M reminds me of a geek wearing bifocals. The proportion of the headlights are way off.

[atxsk8r]

Originally Posted by Verbiage

Man, the 1M looks strange after all these years

I was thinking the same thing, great car but looks so dated now when you see it next to the M2.

[gthal]

Originally Posted by atxsk8r

I was thinking the same thing, great car but looks so dated now when you see it next to the M2.

I'm biased as I've always thought the 1M looked uncoordinated and awkward... mainly the front views... but it definitely has not aged well in the front. The headlights look strange IMO. Love the rear and fender flares though!

M2 is a much better looking car overall IMO.

[swilliams]

To me, the 1 series was always an odd looking duck, but the 1M just made it much more easy on the eyes. I would love to own a 1M but not when I can get a brand-spanking-new M2 for the price of a used 1M. I just don't think the differences will be miles apart between the two cars, and I prefer the wide rear and front headlights of the M2.

Thanks for the photos!