2018 or 2017?

FrankLo · 10-18-2018, 06:07 PM

Thank you

FrankLo · 10-18-2018, 06:13 PM

Thank you for your response!
I think I will looking for a used 2018.
The brand new 60k 18 is over my budget..
Im locating at north California, any one has sales source?
Thanks.

GoneIn4Secs · 10-18-2018, 09:10 PM

When the price goes high, you go Lo

Beakster · 10-18-2018, 10:54 PM

I did a Car Gurus and Autotrader search in your area...not much there for used 2018 M2's. Found 1 near Sacramento, but it's at a CarMax and they are asking 53K... I got my new 2018 with more options for 54K. Had to drive from basically Los Angeles to Santa Maria to pick it up, but worth the drive. There were quite a few 2017's to choose from though if you are still open to a pre LCI M2.

AndrewC1989 · 10-18-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MPBK

I concur. The LED lights are fabulous.

You guys are using the wrong terminology. All LCI cars have LED headlights but the only exec pack cars with ADAPTIVE LED's come with the cool angel eyes.

The standard LED headlights on the LCI's are almost identical looking to the Pre-LCI cars. Not sure why people are leaving this detail out because it's an important distinction.

GerardzM · 10-18-2018, 11:40 PM

They packaged Adaptive lights with the LCI?

Huh didn't know that.

MPBK · 10-19-2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewc89

You guys are using the wrong terminology. All LCI cars have LED headlights but the only exec pack cars with ADAPTIVE LED's come with the cool angel eyes.

The standard LED headlights on the LCI's are almost identical looking to the Pre-LCI cars. Not sure why people are leaving this detail out because it's an important distinction.

I didn't mean to say that the LED lights are fabulous to look at from outside the car. They are fabulous from behind the steering wheel.
My 135i came with adaptive lights back in 2011. But they are HID xenon, which was a big step up over halogen bulbs. These LED are a step up over the xenons.

PLF69 · 10-19-2018, 07:08 AM

Here in Canada there is no Exec package, all cars come with heated power seats and heated steering etc. The adaptive Led headlights is a 1000$cad option and its worth every penny !

They have so much ouput at night its really impressive.

AndrewC1989 · 10-19-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MPBK

I didn't mean to say that the LED lights are fabulous to look at from outside the car. They are fabulous from behind the steering wheel.
My 135i came with adaptive lights back in 2011. But they are HID xenon, which was a big step up over halogen bulbs. These LED are a step up over the xenons.

Ahh I see, my mistake

FrankLo · 10-19-2018, 04:46 PM

Im also hesitating to get a stick or auto..
How's the reliability of the DCT nowadays?
I used to have a 2011 E92 M3, the DCT is fast and smart.
Anyone has a new DCT M2? How is it?

izzyM2 · 10-19-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankLo

Anyone has a new DCT M2? How is it?

Perfect!

DanG · 10-19-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by izzyM2

Perfect!

I agree. I love my DCT. Also just got back from M Track Days. All their Ms were DCT. They all worked flawlessly.

AndrewC1989 · 10-19-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankLo

Im also hesitating to get a stick or auto..

Depends on how you'll be using the car. Obviously the dual clutch will be better suited in traffic or on the track but on empty backroads nothing beats the feeling of manual gear changes.

Also, the 6MT in the M2 has auto rev match which makes up/down shifting feel much smoother vs. a traditional manual gearbox. Some people can't stand it but I absolutely love it. It feels so rewarding and requires no effort whatsoever.

izzyM2 · 10-19-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I agree. I love my DCT. Also just got back from M Track Days. All their Ms were DCT. They all worked flawlessly.

On that note, I got to get my M drivers package one day school scheduled!

PLF69 · 10-19-2018, 05:23 PM

The 6MT is a little more engaging and the DCT is a little more efficient.

Personally I've had plenty of M/T cars and I wanted my M2 DCT, I really love it but I have to me honest that maybe 0.5% of the time I could enjoy the total control of the M/T.

With that said, they are both some of the best you can get of there kind.

Test drive both and you will easily find your answer.

No Boost · 10-19-2018, 05:34 PM

Only downfall of MT....losing boost between shifts which is amplified with higher boost settings, that is unless you like the g forces caused from those manual shifts. I like it and won't switch to DCT/ZF 8AT for the strip times.

Tornado1M · 10-19-2018, 10:04 PM

Just an FYI.....but, Carmax has about 10 M2's nationwide.

I know you can get free transfers on some of them if your interested???

ZPrime · 10-20-2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardzM

They packaged Adaptive lights with the LCI?

Huh didn't know that.

Yeah, in the OG / 16-17, all cars had adaptive (left/right turning) headlights, but Xenon projectors. Exec package gave you backup cam, rear parking sensors, heated steering wheel, and front safety camera for braking, lane-departure warning, auto highbeams, & speed limit sign reading.

In the 2018, all cars have LED headlights and backup cam, but only the Exec package headlights are adaptive, and only the adaptive lights have the "hex" style angular angel eyes. Exec package still includes the other stuff from before.

So the real change is that in 16-17, Exec gave you the RVC; in 18 everyone gets RVC so instead Exec gets adaptive + hex-halo LEDs.

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PLF69 Colonel 3766 Rep 2,700 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	Here in Canada there is no Exec package, all cars come with heated power seats and heated steering etc. The adaptive Led headlights is a 1000$cad option and its worth every penny ! They have so much ouput at night its really impressive. __________________ Fun/HPDE: 2023 M3 6MT Individual Malachite Past:2023 M4 CSL, 2022 M4C Vert, 2020 M340i, 2018 M2, 2015 M235i, 2008 135i 550whp Daily: 2023 X5 45e Daily/Family: 2021 Atlas Cross Sport 3.6
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FrankLo New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SAN JOSE CA iTrader: (0)	Im also hesitating to get a stick or auto.. How's the reliability of the DCT nowadays? I used to have a 2011 E92 M3, the DCT is fast and smart. Anyone has a new DCT M2? How is it?
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PLF69 Colonel 3766 Rep 2,700 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Quebec iTrader: (0)	The 6MT is a little more engaging and the DCT is a little more efficient. Personally I've had plenty of M/T cars and I wanted my M2 DCT, I really love it but I have to me honest that maybe 0.5% of the time I could enjoy the total control of the M/T. With that said, they are both some of the best you can get of there kind. Test drive both and you will easily find your answer. __________________ Fun/HPDE: 2023 M3 6MT Individual Malachite Past:2023 M4 CSL, 2022 M4C Vert, 2020 M340i, 2018 M2, 2015 M235i, 2008 135i 550whp Daily: 2023 X5 45e Daily/Family: 2021 Atlas Cross Sport 3.6
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Tornado1M Major 1211 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: M2cs Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just an FYI.....but, Carmax has about 10 M2's nationwide. I know you can get free transfers on some of them if your interested???
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