[Rumbloki]

Originally Posted by robertm

The only thing you don't like is the exhaust and you plan to change the exhaust. Cost difference is of no issue to you. It's not a difficult decision then. Get the car with more power, better cooling, better seats, better mirrors etc.

This.

2 track days a month is a lot. Get the car with the cooling and brakes.

[balkanbemve]

I would suggest M2C and you can easily make it sound 100x better by getting the active autowerke equal length mid pipe. Sounds so much better.

[stefan]

Having owned both I would get the N55 version simply because of value. It's 90% the M2C and there are some things I like better about the N55.
- way way way better sound, MPE and FI catted DP on mine and it was fantastic
- N55 potentially simpler and easier to work on long term
- seats are more comfortable in the LCI, despite not looking as cool
- low end grunt seemed better in the N55
- subjective; i like the styling of the OG M2 better

[VisualEcho]

It depends on your priorities. If you want the best bang-for-the-buck then the OG is without question the way to go. If you're a track rat then the Comp with the 2NH brake package is without question the way to go.

I bought an OG for these reasons.

1. price
2. sound
3. tuning options
4. reliability
5. low maintenance
6. more classic bmw front end
7. lighter

But I never plan to track my car.

I like the Comp front end, the seats, the seatbelts, and the extra power (not that I'd use it), but they weren't enough to sell me on a car that was much more expensive, heavier, had potential reliability issues, had potential tuning issues, had definitely more maintenance as the miles racked up, ugly wheels, and an exhaust that I would absolutely have to change.

Having said that, I wouldn't kick a Comp out of bed if it were given to me, I'd just sell it for an OG and spend the difference on mods.

[PresidentEvil]

I had an option to buy either of these last year. Went with a 2018 LCI

-Much better sound
-Looks better imo
-Cheaper
-OG M2 makes PLENTY of power, i personally don't need anymore

I got lucky and found a 2018 LCI with 4000 miles and every option except sunroof(which I don't want) and I am very happy with it

[Dean_Clevername]

Maybe I'm an outlier, but I bought an LCI (mainly because it still had warranty) and I dislike the gauges vs the more simple traditional ones in the pre-LCI. I also think my car sounds like a vacuum cleaner in reverse (with a inlines six buried somewhere in there) that makes fart noises when you lift. I prefer the Comp sound by a mile. But exhausts can fix that.

If you're doing track work, I'd go for the Comp. The top end of the n55 is nothing special and is honestly just a little flat. S55 solves that problem and gives you a reason to not short shift (do your own research on reliability tho). The only reason I didn't get the M2C is my use case being primarily autocross. LCI being 150-200lb lighter than the comp really matters for that, and the low/mid range is basically just as good. Not enough time for the top end to make much of an advantage for the S55 there. Also I saved like $10k that I am now rapidly blowing on tires etc

If you're just using it as a fun street car, then go with whichever one you find a better example of. Or whichever you think will depreciate less.

[Spydert]

Originally Posted by stefan

Having owned both I would get the N55 version simply because of value. It's 90% the M2C and there are some things I like better about the N55.
- way way way better sound, MPE and FI catted DP on mine and it was fantastic
- N55 potentially simpler and easier to work on long term
- seats are more comfortable in the LCI, despite not looking as cool
- low end grunt seemed better in the N55
- subjective; i like the styling of the OG M2 better

The OG M2 seats never fail to surprise me regarding how comfortable they are. Even for long rides.

[6speed_M2]

If price is not a factor, competition ALL DAY & NIGHT.

If sound is absolutely everything and you don't mind the gas smell, get the LCI & straight pipe it. Imo, it's not the way to go. Also the S55 sounds good with the new resonated AA mid pipe.

[MacFever]

Money no object I chose an OG M2
My former car was a 991.2 GT3
The OG has more power down below and is therefore more fitted as a daily, for me anyway
I will change the intercooler, fuel pump and do a tune
That will get me 450 hp and 700 nm what is more than I will ever need

For looks I got the cs style mirrors and other carbon bits

I will never track the car

With PS4S instead of SS the ride is fine as a daily