[Neptune7]

That I90 drive from the dealership is a lot of fun, especially the tunnels.

[MadBimmeRad]

Humbly so, I opine it to be a mistake comparing any car to any other car, be it M2CS Vs 1M, or otherwise.

I liken it to comparing your child to someone else's child. they're all special in their own way; only time will tell how special.

In ten years' time, people might think M2CS was the worst, or the best car, BMW ever made. But I doubt anybody would be saying, I hate M2CS because 1M was such a great car.

Originally Posted by sharocks

Can't really regret not buying a CSL since 1. They never sold them in North America and 2. SMGII sucks.

I think the CS is cool but it was expected. What wasn't expected was the near fully loaded M4 price for a suped up 2 series.

It won't hold a candle to the 1M I think, mainly because the 1M wasn't just limited in units, it was also very limited in options so most of the cars were pretty much the same, hence why their values are overall pretty high.

I wouldn't compare the CS to the GTS, since the GTS was a flop and the CS is an actual good car.

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by ShockArrival

This car is sweet! So what's it going to take to mod a regular M2C into one of these?

A lot of money plus a healthy serving of self-delusion.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by Mollyran

Should you buy one? sure, it's the best drives car BMW has to offer these days and who knows if we are going to see another car like that with all the crazy EU regulations. I am sure the new M4 is great, but it's just such a big car now, the 2 series is the perfect size for daily drivers car, it's always amaze me how my M2 is such an easy car to live with.

I agree with this sentiment completely. The new M3/4 are the size of a 5 series from a few generations ago. Somewhat disappointing to see them getting bigger and fatter.

[M_Torx]

lol oh man sounds like a salesman 👨*💼 bud that video is howles...he should just say right off the start just come to our dealer and just buy this car 🚗 thank you good bye lol

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

The CS comes with only 2 non-replaceable options in most countries (transmission | color). Sounds pretty limited to me...

and the structurally fitted CF roof

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Good Lord I'm freezing cold just watching this dude stand outside in a tee shirt

🧊

lol.. well the good news is I don't get cold easily.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

lol.. well the good news is I don't get cold easily.

Nicely done sir ‼️

That car sounds much better than the Competition

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

The CS comes with only 2 non-replaceable options in most countries (transmission | color). Sounds pretty limited to me...

It is far far rarer than the 1M in Australia will ever be. 301 1Ms came to Oz and only circa 75-80 2CS cars are coming here.

In Aus at least, option wise on the CS there is exterior colour and wheel colour plus tyre choice. That leaves only transmission choice (well imo it’s not a choice, 6MT it is) plus factory tint. The 1M had paint and factor tint choices only, so I’d say the option choice is negligible between both cars, transmission aside.

Both my wife and I had a 1M, they were special, let’s just see who gets the keys to the CS first, me or the missus.

[lnwlf7]

Did you buy two M4 GTS back in 2016?

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by lnwlf7

Did you buy two M4 GTS back in 2016?

Lol no, the prices here made buying one GTS ridiculously expensive.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by Alpine*

Lol no, the prices here made buying one GTS ridiculously expensive.

Yeah, I recall a figure exceeding $320k

[Moflow]

Originally Posted by Neptune7

That I90 drive from the dealership is a lot of fun, especially the tunnels.

Except that he went the wrong way when he got off on E. Mercer. Don't just turn around and then get back on the highway....turn around, drive 2.4 miles south, THEN make your way back to the freeway.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Moflow

Except that he went the wrong way when he got off on E. Mercer. Don't just turn around and then get back on the highway....turn around, drive 2.4 miles south, THEN make your way back to the freeway.

Agreed that would be ideal except... 🚔

That's great city to unexpectedly have a run-in with the Police

Guaranteed somebody is calling the cops on you and they'll be waiting for you up ahead

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

I regret not buying the 1M and am not making the same mistake twice with the F87 CS.

Except a 1er M Coupe was $46K (usd) and this new M2 CS strikes a much higher price point

[Moflow]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Agreed that would be ideal except... 🚔

That's great city to unexpectedly have a run-in with the Police

Guaranteed somebody is calling the cops on you and they'll be waiting for you up ahead

Yeah. Honestly have to drive it pretty slowly just because of the bikers and pedestrians. I will say that its a good enough road that its entertaining at 25-30 mph though.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Moflow

Yeah. Honestly have to drive it pretty slowly just because of the bikers and pedestrians. I will say that its a good enough road that its entertaining at 25-30 mph though.

I agree but with a car like the CS good luck with that 😂

[Neptune7]

Originally Posted by Moflow

Except that he went the wrong way when he got off on E. Mercer. Don't just turn around and then get back on the highway....turn around, drive 2.4 miles south, THEN make your way back to the freeway.

Maybe head north to Chuckanut Drive

[BMW DIY Guy]

Totally get it and would KILL to take that and others out for a longer drive. Keep in mind though these are new cars for sale. Any miles need to be kept to a minimum for the lucky person who guys it.

I am sure the new owner of that specific car (lucky guy actually here on these forums) appreciates I didn't put miles on it.

If there is ANY WAY to get in good with BMW, and get on the review circuit with their press cars, I will do it. Its actually something I am actively working on and hope to work it out.

That is how folks like Throttle House get a car for a week or more. If I ever get there, trust me, longer drives, better roads, pushing the cars a little more. I deeply respect the dealership for the brief loan, so will always treat the cars very gently.

[Jimjamz]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Except a 1er M Coupe was $46K (usd) and this new M2 CS strikes a much higher price point

I was at or above the CS price point anyway - it's less expensive than the other cars I was cross shopping for in Oz (GTS 718, LC500 or F-Type P350) so choosing a CS was a no brainer.

[Reedomn]

IMHO, I highly doubt this will be "an absolute future classic". The reason the 1M is so desired is because the msrp at 54k was a bargain and I think the Pyrat Rum story behind it (engineers working at nights and weekends) just doesn't happen at large auto manufacturers. A nice 1M can be bought in the 50's. With that said I love the M2 as I had an OG 2016. I was offered a CS but passed. The M4 GTS was a flop and the M3CS can be bought cheap now. Again it's just my opinion that BMW uses the "CS" marking to jack up the price with some alcantara and carbon fiber. Huge money maker for them per unit. The car is great but the price is ridiculous. I just picked up a barely used GT3 for similiar money.

[medphysdave]

It only takes a few minutes behind the wheel of the M2CS to recognize that it is special. Maybe the M2C is the same. Either way the M2 f series will go down as one of the best bmw platforms in its history. The CS being at the pinnacle makes it very difficult to fall from grace.