[babaikram]

Originally Posted by thaalrasha

That's funny, i've always noticed when in a 911 or even cayman no one gives a crap about the car except car enthusiast ... for the general public all 911 looks the same since forever and by now they've seen 50k of them. In people's mind a 911 is boring unchanged and they probably think they've already seen a tone of time unlike true exotics like Ferrari or Lambos probably...

In comparison you'll attract way more people's attention with an M2 than in a 911 XD

I don't know whether it is me or something else I find almost all Porsche sport cars ugly apart from those with big rear spoiler eg GTs

[Hedoniste]

Thank you for all your messages (and for being front page of Bimmerpost).

340i9114s : I didn't really consider my age (I am 36) but my wife says the BMW M I had (all of them) are teenagers cars. My dad is 63 and he bought an OG M2 September 2020. I guess for a part of the people they should be an age to own a M.

zamboni : Thanks! This is a Sub C

@adc: Thank you! We have some nice roads for sure

@IB M: No I sold it. I have an another car (a four doors 2019 Golf 7.5). I live in the center of a city (35'000 inhabitants... that should be a village in the USA lol) so I don't need a car for work and I live near schools so I am at 97% a pedestrian.
I considered CCBs (like I consider it on my previous F80) but I was never able to try on F8x with CCBs (I tried the 992 Turbo S and the new GT4 with CCB which were nice).

CanAutM3 : Thank you! Thanks for the information I didn't notice that... I don't know why they did that. Do you know if the front axle is the same as on the M4 CS? (this is a great improvement over my F80 Comp).

thaalrasha : I waited for the G8x too but the size and the front are part of the reason why I choose the CS. The S58 should be nice. As for now I don't think I will buy an another M3 (too big) but maybe the next G87 CS?

Supadice : No issue for now but I can't imagine the cost of it since apparently this is not the same as M Performance Part.

[Hedoniste]

1300kms update:
The car is more engaging to drive than my F80 and it is much more precise (better steering feel and you feel the car better). It is a great pleasure on mountain roads! I didn't think that the shorter wheelbase made the car that different (only 12 centimeters). The ride is firmer but in term of comfort this is really close to the F80. When I do hard breaking the car tends to follow the road inequality more than the F80 so you have to be cautious of that. I can't talk about the motor since I still in break in period. The DCT feels a bit faster. The only thing I miss is the lighting power when doing 180 degree turns at night.

[s4awd]

Beautiful! Enjoy in good health sir.

[lnwlf7]

I hope I will see your CS once on the road

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by s4awd

Beautiful! Enjoy in good health sir.

Thank you

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by lnwlf7

I hope I will see your CS once on the road

Maybe next year on a mountain road

[cncmastr]

Blue looks good with the black wheels. Well done!

[DC2RtoCT9Atof87]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Thank you for all your messages (and for being front page of Bimmerpost).

340i9114s : I didn't really consider my age (I am 36) but my wife says the BMW M I had (all of them) are teenagers cars. My dad is 63 and he bought an OG M2 September 2020. I guess for a part of the people they should be an age to own a M.

Dang, 36. I need to switch to your profession.

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by DC2RtoCT9Atof87

Dang, 36. I need to switch to your profession.

But being 36 to buy teenagers's cars...

[340i9114s]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

But being 36 to buy teenagers's cars...

Ah excuse me for the observation. I'm sure if a 20 year old drove a 1960'a porsche (say 356b), nobody would bat an eye, and totally say its a car they would expect a 20 year old to drive. Right?!

Its not absurd to suggest certain cars look like they're for certain audiences, age included

I still think the M2 looks like a kids street racer car, but also a ton of fun to drive so enjoy it.

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by 340i9114s

Ah excuse me for the observation. I'm sure if a 20 year old drove a 1960'a porsche (say 356b), nobody would bat an eye, and totally say its a car they would expect a 20 year old to drive. Right?!

Its not absurd to suggest certain cars look like they're for certain audiences, age included

I still think the M2 looks like a kids street racer car, but also a ton of fun to drive so enjoy it.

No offense I respect your point of view. My wife seriously says that my cars are for teenagers (she doesn't care about cars and she says that for each sporty vehicle). In my country if I drive a X5 or a Cayenne (or « simply » a X3M/Macan...) I would certainly look more mature than in a M2 for most of people and probably a 911 would make me more mature than a M2 for a part of the car guys. But I didn't ask me a second about what I would look like in my M2 before I buy it.

[340i9114s]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

No offense I respect your point of view. My wife seriously says that my cars are for teenagers (she doesn't care about cars and she says that for each sporty vehicle). In my country if I drive a X5 or a Cayenne (or " simply " a X3M/Macan...) I would certainly look more mature than in a M2 for most of people and probably a 911 would make me more mature than a M2 for a part of the car guys. But I didn't ask me a second about what I would look like in my M2 before I buy it.

I also Wasnt trying to be offensive or rude, just speak my mind. The car seems like an absolute blast to drive, enjoy it man.

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by 340i9114s

I also Wasnt trying to be offensive or rude, just speak my mind. The car seems like an absolute blast to ride, enjoy it man.

Thank you but no worries it is a public forum. Everyone has an opinion
Some friends told me (in really life) that the car was too small, too old tech, too quiet (exhaust) or that I was somewhat doing a downgrade to sell the M3 for a M2...

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Some friends told me (in really life) that the car was too small, too old tech, too quiet (exhaust) or that I was somewhat doing a downgrade to sell the M3 for a M2...

Time to do another trade-in, this time for new friends!

jk

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by kepler

Time to do another trade-in, this time for new friends!

jk

sure !!!

[Jimjamz]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

Thank you but no worries it is a public forum. Everyone has an opinion
Some friends told me (in really life) that the car was too small, too old tech, too quiet (exhaust) or that I was somewhat doing a downgrade to sell the M3 for a M2...

All cars will be lower tech when compared to future vehicles. Some of the best porsches, ferraris, astons and jags look small compared to modern counterparts. No one is laughing at their size

[Al Bundy's Dodge]

Originally Posted by 340i9114s

Ah excuse me for the observation. I'm sure if a 20 year old drove a 1960'a porsche (say 356b), nobody would bat an eye, and totally say its a car they would expect a 20 year old to drive. Right?!

Its not absurd to suggest certain cars look like they're for certain audiences, age included

I still think the M2 looks like a kids street racer car, but also a ton of fun to drive so enjoy it.

Interesting observation regarding a kids street racer car...it's always interesting to me people's different perspectives on things.

I'm fairly conservative by nature and to my eyes the M2 has a mostly ordinary coupe look with an aggressive front and the wide hips that tell you there is something special about the car. The reason I like it is it doesn't look like a street racer to me...like a wrx does, for example. I like the understated nature of it.

I suppose the CS, with the raised bonnet and carbon fiber parts, looks more like a racer...but, I'd still be thrilled to have one!

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

Interesting observation regarding a kids street racer car...it's always interesting to me people's different perspectives on things.

I'm fairly conservative by nature and to my eyes the M2 has a mostly ordinary coupe look with an aggressive front and the wide hips that tell you there is something special about the car. The reason I like it is it doesn't look like a street racer to me...like a wrx does, for example. I like the understated nature of it.

I suppose the CS, with the raised bonnet and carbon fiber parts, looks more like a racer...but, I'd still be thrilled to have one!

The front is agressive for sure

[///M2CS]

Originally Posted by Hedoniste

The front is agressive for sure

Magnifique !

[Hedoniste]

Originally Posted by ///M2CS

Magnifique !

Merc!

[p540i]

Picked up yesterday! So I have had the pleasure of driving the M2c for the last 18 months, and 7500ml. Getting into the CS there are some noticeable differences that I haven't heard discussed from our Youtube friends out there. First off the Steering feel is dramatically tighter, more precise. Not that it needed much improvement but they did it. The clutch is noticeably tighter, firmer and grabs lower down. Which I like as it lends itself to a more sport feel. Brakes are the same but with the lighter wheels, and Cup 2 tires there is an improvement there you can feel. Of course there is an air of specialness that carries with you as you drive, so that does help make your thoughts less impartial. My M2c is tuned by DINAN and has just over 500hp and same torque number, so in this case it's faster, but not sure I will miss that. Probably not going to tune the CS at least not for a while. I chose Hockenheim silver and gold wheels. The color was a no brainer for me as I love Hockenheim, and did not like the blue at all. The gold wheels was my big departure, I think people will love it or hate it. Thats the point, I thought giving the car some controversy, and make it stand out as different is deserving. The new seats with the Merano leather are completely amazing. Much better at holding you tight, you really feel like your connected to the car. I did not go for the CCB mainly cause you don't gain much from them but looks. Thats a lot of money (almost$9k) for an aesthetic upgrade. Most track experienced people I spoke to say the steel brakes are even better for track and every day, especially the M2 setup. I haven't gotten enough time behind the wheel yet to feel out the adjustable dampening on the suspension. But I'm glad the option is there and I'm sure so is my wife. We spent 2 weeks in Italy when I picked up the M2c and she was less than comfortable. Of course the Cup 2 tires are amazing, best rubber you can buy, by far! Cant wait to set up the Michelin app that gives you accurate tire temp and pressure. I don't know how the car will do from a value perspective, but as long as it holds its value I will be happy. Very few cars can be called an investment, and I wouldn't suggest buying a new car for that reason. If you love driving it and you don't loose your shirt in depreciation then your winning.