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Damn those orange US reflectors are made of lead or maybe even unobtanium.
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There are 362 new 2018 M2s listed on just cargurus.com. There is plenty of supply around the country, and most likely this is the reason BMWNA is holding off as long as possible. It wouldn't be surprising that they wanted to hold off until after the Memorial Day weekend sales.
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Thanks for the infos! I heard that we can drive other Ms but assume as well that there will be quite some restrictions on the M2C... So see you there |
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05-23-2018, 05:14 PM | #338 |
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I was thinking of testing out DCT with the m2c, been rowing gears for 15 years. But I didn't love the 6mt in the 135i and I bet I won't love it in the m2c either
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There's no shame in getting a leftover M2LCI either If you get a stage 2 tune with supporting hardwares, you will already have more power than even upgraded tire size can handle. Use a fraction of the money saved on a guilt-free purchase of that fancy MPerf CF hood
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Many of those units are orders for customers so the number in reality is probably closer to 50... There's going to be a pregnant gap between delivery of the M2C and the current N55. I'll check the exact numbers and report back Friday...
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Your are absolutely spot on. I don't want a big car and the M3 doesn't fit the mold of a weekend/track car. It's not a true sports car anymore, but more of a executive limousine that is (still very) capable for the occasional HPDE. It's just hard to pass up when you can find a barley used M3C for the same price as a M2C, and it comes in better colors and with more options. The only other downside on the M3C would be resale value. I doubt it will hold up like the M2C will. A used M2 is also a good call. I am considering that. I could save at least $15k over a M2C and use the money for MP parts and tuning, which is part of the fun anyway. I think it is going to come down to how the spirit moves me on the day the dealer tells me, OK time to order, which should be soon. I have a feeling I will order it, but will keep my options open until I take delivery. Pretty sure there will plenty of potential buyers willing to step in and buy my spot should I change my mind. 3rd option I'm considering, is staying put for a little longer, and get a used Porsche. Most of my car buddies all swear by the Porsche. I've been resisting all my life. I've never been a huge fan, but they are on top of their game. Only downside is price, but the resale is so good on them that it seems like a one time "investment" if you buy the right model. I've had the pleasure of driving my friends 981 Cayman S and 991.2 GTS......and I can see why there is no substitute. Those are still sports cars. Last edited by norMcal; 05-24-2018 at 12:29 PM.. |
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The pregnant gap isn't really unintentional I think.. they've gotta let dealers sell M3/M4 CS and push all the M3 out the door as well. Plus there is still this M4.. which has a CF roof and weighs less , and we can make you a killer deal on these right now. Do you like MG? . Or perhaps the "OG" SO... Sakhir Orange .. : etc etc etc. |
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05-24-2018, 12:34 PM | #346 |
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So long as you are considering holding off for a 2-seaters, I recommend to expand your radar to include the upcoming C8 mid-engine Corvette as well. If the Corvette team keeps up the improvement trajectory from the C6 to C7 onto the C8, the latter will be epic! It is almost a sure thing to me that it will be. It's a good time to be alive for car enthusiasts /
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Yep, I kind of wish the GT4 and other performance Porsche's did depreciate quicker. I think part of the problem with Porsche is that they keep inflating the prices of the new ones, so the use ones seem to benefit from that. Just go on the Porsche site and configure a Carrera S for example. You'd be hard pressed to order one under $120k once you click the options you really want. I remember not too long ago that a 911 was about $70-80k. So if you bought a 911 for $90k a few years ago, it still seems like it is worth that much, because a new one will cost you $20k more. This is why the M2 is so attractive. Granted it isn't an M3, but in it is a relative bargain when you consider the e46 M3 was about $53k back in 2001, and today you can buy the same size car, from the same brand, with 70 more hp for just $10k more. Even a frigging Cayman S will cost you $80-90k by the time you are done configuring, so it isn't like you have a entry level Porsche unless you buy one that is 5-10 years old. |
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15 for customers 10 Not produced yet. The rest are in production or in transit 48 of them have the Z08 M Performance Package Only 1 of these have the Z58 Performance Suspension Need any other info
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On the other hand, I have to keep my seat far back, so two doors is definitely better than 4 doors for me (let me have that at least). What I miss the most is the ridiculously delicious engine... the NA V8 that sounds like a jet turbine on that deep low end growl. It's no wonder they plopped that engine into the very first iteration of the R8. Congrats on holding onto the car...
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So you're saying you want a M2C Performance Edition?
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