[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

Ohh boy. Here we go. I had the same comment in the other thread.

///M2c is looking real good. It's gonna be a sick car. The Wifey even loved driving it at ///M school. We both have trouble loving the rear end but I can get past it for all the other goodness that is offered.

Not sure about the white (silver) though. I see another black bomber in my future

Me too! Already planning on Xpel stealth on black

[dnoble37]

BMW finally made my dream car! I'm pumped

[raysspl]

Here we go!!!!!!

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by akkando

Because they never intended to release the S55 in the base model, but the emissions stuff forced their hands. Likely a once in a life time gift to those who waited to buy the Comp model. Those buyers are just lucky the N55 got phased out and messed up their marketing plan.

The fact that the N55 wasn't going to meet the euro standard in 2018 has been known for years. It's more likely they didn't want to cannabalize M4 sales mid way through its life cycle before the comp pack came out (they've been sitting on the production M2c since 2016). I don't believe him for a split second they would still be producing the base M2 if they could....

This is the best time to release an S55 M2 since the M3/M4 is nearing end of life but will likely have renewed interest with the GXX release, right as the current gen M2 is phased out.

EVERYTHING BMW tells you in public always has a hidden marketing spin....remember the interview with the original M2 designer about the mirrors? Basically said the 235 mirrors were more aerodynamic and were needed because the car sat higher than the M4. I guess when you have 40 more hp now it doesn't matter

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Whew, thank god they left the price out! We can still watch people argue over that for a few more weeks.

Well, the price for the UK is in the BMW UK press release (see here):

"Available to order from mid-May with prices starting from £49,285."
"The BMW M2 Competition is available to order from mid-May with prices starting from £49,285."

[Remonster]

I love it, I change my mind often but as of now this is my next car.

I wish I could have the interior in all black and I hope there is an M3/M4 style variable redline display / shift light feature (always liked that) but otherwise this looks great to me!

[marcva]

My usual rant...2 more doors. Just like the renders last year.

Marc

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Well, the price for the UK is in the BMW UK press release (see here):

"Available to order from mid-May with prices starting from £49,285."
"The BMW M2 Competition is available to order from mid-May with prices starting from £49,285."

The base price went from £38,950 (without 20% VAT) to £41070 (without 20% VAT), which is a 5% increase. If we assume an increase at the same rate in US, the base price of M2 Comp should be around $58K.

[Nkc]

If base pricing is close to the base 18 M2, this will definitely be a great bargain in BMW money (assuming msrp). I would take a base car since the brakes and seats are still not adequate for track duty unless they charge $1000 for the seats and $1000 for the brakes then why not. HS is a no brainer.

I've been waiting for a car like this from BMW since the 1M. M2 was beautiful compared to the 1M but after test driving a few (6spd and DCT), the M2 left me a bit underwhelmed. I had my fingers crossed for an additional variant ie GTS/CSL in parallel with the regular M2 but I'll definitely get this Comp first and wait for the GTS/CSL. Thanks for listening BMW.

[Alfonso235i]

Originally Posted by Quattr09

I could never really rationalize stepping up to an M2 from the M235i, but this is is going to be my next vehicle. Addresses almost all of the nitpicks I had about the M2 not being differentiated enough from the 235/240, and Hockenheim Silver is gorgeous.

Couldn't have said it better myself. This will be the replacement to my 235.

[ska///235i]

Im trying to like the front grills but just cant

[marcva]

Can I test out of the drivers school and get the cash for track pads instead?

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Im trying to like the front grills but just cant

Get it in Black. Problem solved.

[Alfonso235i]

Any word on HUD?
It's not a deal-breaker for me, but it could be a deciding factor between this and an M3 ZCP. I didn't but a 2018 F80 in December just because I needed to see exactly what the M2 Comp would be like.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by Alfonso235i

Any word on HUD?
It's not a deal-breaker for me, but it could be a deciding factor between this and an M3 ZCP. I didn't but a 2018 F80 in December just because I needed to see exactly what the M2 Comp would be like.

No HUD.

[LemonOne]

This is the real M2. The one to get. OMG.

[CP911]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Im trying to like the front grills but just cant

I'm with you, but I think they will look much better with chrome surrounds. Will someone render this, please, just so the rest of us can stop hating the car because of the stupid looking all-black grill? I do love the front end, otherwise. The tweaks to the lower fascia compared to the M2 were done very well.

The car is surely going to be a beast in terms of track performance. I would love to drive one, although no matter how fast, I would never buy one. I hope it sells like crazy though to all the M-addicts with deep pockets so they will build me a CSL within the next 3-4 years. I will be a buyer unless Porsche goes back to a 6 cylinder motor again in the sub-$70k category. Just won't happen, so please BMW, don't break my heart as well on the CSL...

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by cntzl

The base price went from £38,950 (without 20% VAT) to £41070 (without 20% VAT), which is a 5% increase. If we assume an increase at the same rate in US, the base price of M2 Comp should be around $58K.

I totally agree, I just did a calculation with the new UK base price. I came up with $58,600.
The US models have generally come standard with more options so I am really optimistic about this car being a sweet deal.

[Poochie]

Under 60k, I feel like this a gift from BMW but only thanks to European emissions regulation.. Who ever thought that emission regulation would of benefited the performance enthusiast community... #irony

[uniqueMR]

FLAWLESS, enough said

[SW19]

Originally Posted by cntzl

The base price went from £38,950 (without 20% VAT) to £41070 (without 20% VAT), which is a 5% increase. If we assume an increase at the same rate in US, the base price of M2 Comp should be around $58K.

It’s definitely a great price for the car.The only issue will be how they intend to package the options in the US and Canada.If they load the car up with most stuff being standard,the base price could go up quite a bit from your $58K estimated price.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Yes, the N55 was dropped for emissions regulation but they could have easily modified a b58 and thrown that in its place. Quite frankly i'm surprised they didn't. Must have been cheaper to just put the S55 in. They never "gift" anything unless it's cost effective.

They're probably saving the S58 for the next generation M2. And proper R&D takes to years before it is actually perfected and approved. This car was in the making since 01/2016..