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It's not that hard. Just went to a dealer in Canada right now and they can get me one in 3 months time... and if this isn't true everywhere at the moment then I'm 100% sure in months time, it will be just as available as the outgoing M2
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Motor Magazine By Georg Kacher. https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/...ormance-review “The M2 is shorter and narrower than the M4, but it’s only a token amount lighter. While this seems like a deficiency on paper, the reality is it hardly slows the Comp’s responses. Before you can even think of its mass as a negative, it’s casting a spell on your senses. The racier M2 quickly proves that what stiffens up the front axle and the engine department is muscle, not fat. That taking off like a fighter plane is due to the trick active M differential, not just launch control. And that the huge amounts of speed carried through corners is the merit of the recalibrated chassis, not solely the wider 245/35 R19 front boots” |
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http://gtspirit.com/2018/07/30/2019-...tition-review/ “...sometimes it’s about being so boldly unique in a category of sterilised clones that speaks for itself and oozes appeal. I’ve said it before and I shall say it again, this is a car like nothing else on the market today. The most fundamental issue with this car is its name – it shouldn’t be badged the BMW M2 Competition but the BMW M2 No Competition…take a bow BMW M.” |
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https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-rev...-review-119038 “The changes BMW’s M division has brought to the M2 in the creation of the new Competition model helps to elevate it to an altogether higher level than before. The new engine not only provides it with added performance, it also injects it with added character as well, while the changes to the chassis have brought greater sharpness and response to what was already a highly capable car. ” |
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07-31-2018, 12:44 AM | #116 | |
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“About engine noise in the M2 Competition compared to the N55 engine. And there is no way to sugarcoat this, nor I would like to do that – simply put, I prefer the [previous] N55 engine over the S55, a raspier sound worthy of a sportscar. The M2 Competition is certainly quieter” “while the design of the new wheels is quite attractive, its weight is not. The [new] wheels are now slightly over 10 percent heavier , on average. For comparison sakes, the [previous] 788M weighs 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) and 11.9 kg (26.24 lbs) front and rear, respectively.” Long live the original N55 M2 Classic. Save the cosmetic changes (mirrors and less comfortable seats), I’m pleased that I jumped into the 2018 LCI at ED sticker with PCD. Good luck to everyone purchasing the new M2C. Last edited by cornercase; 07-31-2018 at 12:53 AM.. |
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“True,” admits Mr M, Frank van Meel, “but we have a sports exhaust in the making which won't disappoint.” Georg Kacher is a very competent auto journalist and I take his opinions with high regards. Last edited by Karmic Man; 07-31-2018 at 01:37 AM.. |
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Had to laugh at the only negatives Top Gear came up with. It's also terrible at carrying ladders I'd expect
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https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-re...2-competition/ "What's not to like here? You get significantly more power in a pert package we already fell for - for just two grand more. The BMW M2 Comp makes a lot of sense on paper and in reality. It's a sure-fire future classic (unless you want to hold on for the two-seat M2 GTS in the works, of course)." |
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Thanks for all the links!
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It’s to do with a conspiracy theory. Long story.
But yes, he’s a classic Swede. I have a soft spot for Swedes as I’ve spent a lot of time with them over the years. I loved that video. Him early apexing, sweating, freaking himself out and wondering if the orange car has better suspension. No. The orange car is driven by a freak. His reactions are entertaining. Watching it felt like being on a track day behind one of those rare mega talented drivers that make you realise just how crap you really are |
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LOL. Do you mind telling be about that conspiracy story?
And yes, that track is techincal and a place where you not want to put BMW M's own cars into a the ditch / offtrack :/ That guy driving the orange one was a very good driver YES Already shocked the others on the "warmup lap" Quote:
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07-31-2018, 09:42 AM | #129 | |
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Once you put the M3 through the paces at the Performance Center (it is awesome on track) you will not regret your decision. My first time at Thermal, I was lamenting how big the M3 was before the trip, but by the end of the first day, I was amazed at what a marvelous tossable machine I had that seats 5 and looks the business. I was wrong about the car it was not the E46 M3 of yesteryear, it is the E39 M5 successor IMO, and thankfully BMW still offers it in 6MT. Enjoy the car! |
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I mean if anything I would have just showed up with the M2c lol! Better to ask forgiveness then permission! I'm excited though. And I'll have time to decide what I want todo. And having a back to back with the M2 in the family is nice too!
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Sounded horrible, not great build quality on the interior, and numb steering were my biggest complaints.
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