BMW M2 vs 1 Series M Coupe Compared

Joe S · 10-13-2015, 08:05 PM

The M2 needs the 1M mirrors

Dr.Jeff · 10-13-2015, 08:07 PM

Like the car from the front and all the performance specs... But that back end is going to have to grow on me... Very angular lines... What happened to a sleek and balanced looking car like the M5.... Have to see it in person...

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 10-13-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nantucket

The M2 looks better from the front and I definitely prefer the 1M from the rear.

Can anyone confirm if the carbon fiber interior trim is exactly the same as the M4?It is hard to tell from the interior pic.

"porous carbon fibre" trim as per the Press Release

ORIGIN M. · 10-13-2015, 08:14 PM

I will take your word for it, I trust you know what you are saying based on prior ownership.

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Been saying that for a while too...the M2 is the real deal...235, not so much...

SW19 · 10-13-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

"porous carbon fibre" trim as per the Press Release

Thanks for the close up pics.It does look totally different than the M4 carbon fiber trim.

burnsniper · 10-13-2015, 08:22 PM

The 1M appears to be more hardcore - kin of like "a BMW AMG." The M2 appears more refined in typical BMW fashion.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 10-13-2015, 08:25 PM

Some nice interior bits...

- Real handbrake with Alcantara/Leather
- Alcantara/leather door trim
- Driver's knee pad
- Nice Alumimium dead pedal

I think this interior looks clean and sporty...

Adem1534 · 10-13-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by den525

Right...

I mean he's got a point.

vasmir · 10-13-2015, 08:48 PM

It's amazing how dated the 1M looks compared to the new M2.

I think BMW hit the ball out of the park with this car... I'd absolutely buy one if I wasn't so in love with my 1M...

Edit: I volunteer to bring my 1M to the first 1M/M2/M3/M4/M5/M6 family shot!

CFENSTY · 10-13-2015, 08:58 PM

IMHO M2 looks better from every angle save for maybe front bumper and some aspects of the interior.

-c- · 10-13-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b33g33

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Originally Posted by Papethova

1M looks dated in some of those pictures... wow so dated, but in person or rolling down the street it looks nothing like these images.

No doubt the lower wider M2 looks more aggressive, but IDK that it looks better. Compared to these 1M pics yes, but the 1M I see in my garage looks different to me.

Ill keep my slot at the dealer for now, until I see it in person.... or I may just hold off and wait for the CSL or whatever they are calling it.

I shoulda known that you would have an allocation!

I think the M2 looks pretty nice. The front view is definitely a point for the newcomer. The side profile is a tie and the rear view goes to the 1M in my opinion.

I wouldn't mind bringing one home to keep Einser Rex company but there is a certain GT3 that keeps calling my name ...

I agree full bore on that one.

Front - M2
Side - tie
Rear- 1M

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 10-13-2015, 09:01 PM

Some artificial enhancing to see design and technical details...

Artemis · 10-13-2015, 09:08 PM

Did someone manage to spot the ///M button inside the M2 ?

Or has also that feature been shelved because it's no manual only ?

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tdizzle · 10-13-2015, 09:22 PM

Should I be underwhelmed at th weight savings over the m4? Something around 100lbs less doesn't seem much given the size differential.

RoninX · 10-13-2015, 09:26 PM

Looks are subjective, but in my opinion, the M2 looks much better than the 1M, from every angle. The 1M is a great car in terms of performance, but I could never get over its looks.

IMHO, M2 also looks much better than the M235i, and much better than I expected from the spy shots.

Paul-Bracq-BMW · 10-13-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

Did someone manage to spot the ///M button inside the M2 ?

Or has also that feature been shelved because it's no manual only ?

Attachment 1299089

There are no pics of a manual M2, but from these interior pics there is no M button on the steering wheel... In the PR, you can save steering wheel assistance (and I suppose other features) in the 2 settings offered: COMFORT and SPORT/SPORT+ modes of the Driving Experience Control switch next to the gear lever...

Ender_ · 10-13-2015, 09:39 PM

Looks pretty good from the front - the rear isn't 'bad' just boring...I like the interior more then my 1M that's for sure, but show me some REAL pictures of an M2 that looks better then this and I'll eat my hat! They really took the 1 series and said fuck it lets make this thing silly...the M2 got a few too many 'designers' involved.

I look forward to meeting an M2 on the track and having some fun!!

inFamousKicks · 10-13-2015, 09:43 PM

That little 'ole 1M is looking just that... old.

You can see the cues and the similarities and it's a natural progression. As of right now, I'd still take the 1M, though I'll hold my final opinions until I can behind and M2.

saulgoodman · 10-13-2015, 09:57 PM

We should retrofit the M3's carbon fiber side mirrors.

chmura · 10-13-2015, 10:04 PM

No oil temp gauge?

ghaffari46 · 10-13-2015, 10:25 PM

Any chance of a xdrive m2? THATs gonna be my winter car!

F80sport · 10-13-2015, 10:54 PM

1M all day..

10-13-2015, 08:05 PM	#45
Joe S Lieutenant 151 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Competition Package Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	The M2 needs the 1M mirrors __________________ [IMG]http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic
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Dr.Jeff Private 56 Rep 72 Posts Drives: ‘23 AW M8 Comp Gran Coup Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas,Texas iTrader: (0)	Like the car from the front and all the performance specs... But that back end is going to have to grow on me... Very angular lines... What happened to a sleek and balanced looking car like the M5.... Have to see it in person...
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10-13-2015, 08:22 PM	#50
burnsniper First Lieutenant 251 Rep 386 Posts Drives: AW F80 ZCP & 1M BSM Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: On a Creek in the Mountains iTrader: (0)	The 1M appears to be more hardcore - kin of like "a BMW AMG." The M2 appears more refined in typical BMW fashion.
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10-13-2015, 08:25 PM	#51
Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4097 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Some nice interior bits... - Real handbrake with Alcantara/Leather - Alcantara/leather door trim - Driver's knee pad - Nice Alumimium dead pedal I think this interior looks clean and sporty... Attached Images __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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10-13-2015, 08:48 PM	#53
vasmir eh 129 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 M, 2016 F25 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	It's amazing how dated the 1M looks compared to the new M2. I think BMW hit the ball out of the park with this car... I'd absolutely buy one if I wasn't so in love with my 1M... Edit: I volunteer to bring my 1M to the first 1M/M2/M3/M4/M5/M6 family shot! __________________ Daily: 2011 1 Series M / 2016 X3 xDrive28i Sold: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i / 1998 Z3 1.9 twitter
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10-13-2015, 08:58 PM	#54
CFENSTY Private First Class 35 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2009 M3/Ferrari 360 Modena Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HHI, SC iTrader: (0)	IMHO M2 looks better from every angle save for maybe front bumper and some aspects of the interior.
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10-13-2015, 09:01 PM	#56
Paul-Bracq-BMW Moderator 4097 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: 1981 323i, sports M5, LSD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Some artificial enhancing to see design and technical details... Attached Images __________________ 1981 323i, 143 Kashmir-Metallic, 0094 Pergament, Sports M5, LSD.
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10-13-2015, 09:08 PM	#57
Artemis Moderator 29406 Rep 13,104 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Did someone manage to spot the ///M button inside the M2 ? Or has also that feature been shelved because it's no manual only ? __________________ ///M is art ↔ Artemis
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10-13-2015, 09:22 PM	#58
tdizzle Colonel 107 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	Should I be underwhelmed at th weight savings over the m4? Something around 100lbs less doesn't seem much given the size differential.
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10-13-2015, 09:26 PM	#59
RoninX Private 41 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 2016 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Boston, Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Looks are subjective, but in my opinion, the M2 looks much better than the 1M, from every angle. The 1M is a great car in terms of performance, but I could never get over its looks. IMHO, M2 also looks much better than the M235i, and much better than I expected from the spy shots.
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10-13-2015, 09:39 PM	#61
Ender_ Lieutenant 54 Rep 509 Posts Drives: BMW 1M VO, V60 Polestar '24 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Looks pretty good from the front - the rear isn't 'bad' just boring...I like the interior more then my 1M that's for sure, but show me some REAL pictures of an M2 that looks better then this and I'll eat my hat! They really took the 1 series and said fuck it lets make this thing silly...the M2 got a few too many 'designers' involved. I look forward to meeting an M2 on the track and having some fun!!
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10-13-2015, 09:43 PM	#62
inFamousKicks Member. 201 Rep 827 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	That little 'ole 1M is looking just that... old. You can see the cues and the similarities and it's a natural progression. As of right now, I'd still take the 1M, though I'll hold my final opinions until I can behind and M2. __________________ '11 N55 135i 6MT \|\| ///M-Sport\|\| Alpine White/Coral Red\|\| KW V1
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10-13-2015, 09:57 PM	#63
saulgoodman Private First Class 12 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 N52T Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 328XI [0.00]	We should retrofit the M3's carbon fiber side mirrors.
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chmura Colonel 1558 Rep 2,505 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (1)	No oil temp gauge?
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10-13-2015, 10:25 PM	#65
ghaffari46 Captain 1126 Rep 682 Posts Drives: bmw m3 e90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: us iTrader: (0)	Any chance of a xdrive m2? THATs gonna be my winter car!
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10-13-2015, 10:54 PM	#66
F80sport New Member 5 Rep 14 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	1M all day..
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