New G42 M240i vs F87 M2 side-by-side comparison look

cncmastr · 12-29-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMike

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Originally Posted by CannibalOx

You can see in the picture below what I mean about the F87 tying well with some of the older cars.

Wait! Is that E46 M3 in Le Mans blue Individual paint? Or are my eyes playing an optical delusion on me.

It's most likely mystic, doesn't look like topaz.

IndyMike · 12-29-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cncmastr

It's most likely mystic, doesn't look like topaz.

I think you got it. To me Mystic normally looks darker than Le Mans, but that is probably true in low light or twilight. When it's in the sun like this pic it has a very similar hue to Le Mans, at least from this angle head-on.

I only inquired because at the end of the E46 model run I tried to secure an Individual paint M3 Comp in Le Mans and was denied by BMWNA. I know there are probably a couple out there in LMB, but they are as rare as a unicorn.

I've managed to get over it in time and chalk it up to the 'Dreams I'll never see' category.

Just like the CS.

Davil · 12-29-2021, 06:32 PM

Amazing. The CS suddenly looks like a classic BMW in comparison. Especially the larger glasshouse.

Jimjamz · 12-29-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTownM

I agree with previous poster, has definitely. lol of Asian car influence, more than ever at BMW, which is love or hate.

My cars go to Costco as well OP, the trunk is big enough to buy in bulk lol.

Haha. I always laugh at these simplistic cop-out characterisations of BMW being influenced by 'Asian' preferences. I think that's an insult to Asian style direction. The designs coming out of Mazda, Genesis, Hyundai and Lexus are more often than not beautiful these days. Wish the same could be said about Munchen

ChiTownM · 12-30-2021, 12:06 PM

I knew as soon as I posted the comment about Asian influence in the design language that somebody would jump on it, it is love or hate. In my case, I struggle with BMW going down that path. There are some nice Asian designs and cool cars, no disagreement at all!

pawelczyk7 · 12-31-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frostytacos

Found the new 2 series parked right next to me as I was coming out of Costco. (Don't flame me - the CS is my daily )

This is the first time I'm seeing it in person. The new car is definitely a bigger car compared to the outgoing model. I will say it looks a lot better in person that it does it pictures; however, I'm still not a fan. Something about the lines on the car are funky. The lower black trim on the sides is not helping either. They should have kept it all one color. Anyways thought you all would enjoy some side by side pics. [IMG][/IMG]

Great pics to show the size difference on how much the 2 series has grown and what i love about my M2C and why I decided it over the F80 m4. In the back of mind i was thrilled when they announced a new M2 as could be a route i decide to go in the future but these pics clearly show the new M2 will be a lot bigger so will see how it all comes together.

clutchdj · 01-02-2022, 08:49 AM

Bangle era headlights and hoffmeister kink.
Other than that, it does not look like a bmw.
Relative to its half baked looking g8x older brother, at least there is some proportion with the white car. The current 2cs is really a classy looking bulldog. Actually all of the f87 M2s look good. The weight savings on the 2cs in the nose really helps the steering but I really only noticed after jumping out of my M2 comp.

frostyrides · 01-03-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

Bangle era headlights and hoffmeister kink.
Other than that, it does not look like a bmw.
Relative to its half baked looking g8x older brother, at least there is some proportion with the white car. The current 2cs is really a classy looking bulldog. Actually all of the f87 M2s look good. The weight savings on the 2cs in the nose really helps the steering but I really only noticed after jumping out of my M2 comp.

Haha bulldog is the perfect word to describe the f87.

mchart · 01-03-2022, 02:36 PM

There will always be one bulldog, ass end at least.

Jimjamz · 01-03-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mchart

There will always be one bulldog, ass end at least.

I drove one of these for hours on the Taupo A1 track in New Zealand. It was a tail happy, crazy thing built for corners and bends.

chris719 · 01-03-2022, 03:36 PM

At least the roof appears a bit lower now. People do need to remember you are looking at a CS vs an M240i... compare the M235i at launch to this. The G87 will be awesome.

shaneguags · 01-03-2022, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 6CylindersEveryDay

The new 2 series looks terrible to my eye, I'd pick an Audi S3 over this.

I mean who wouldn't take this look over the new 2 series, I know I would 😂 (this was my previous car before the M2)

mchart · 01-03-2022, 06:05 PM

I guess I must be alone in thinking they both look like garbage.

BallHog5873 · 01-03-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PHX102

From straight on, the 240i looks like it's missing something. I don't mind the looks really, but next to the CS it's really plain. New design language usually take some time to grow on me though. I'm holding out hope for the next M2

yeah the headlights look really off when next to the F87.

KevinC · 01-03-2022, 07:32 PM

Frank Stephenson, designer of the original X5, has weighed in on the new 2-series, and it's safe to say he's not a fan...

MadBimmeRad · 01-04-2022, 09:55 AM

anyone else see the resemblance?

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RednekM2 · 01-04-2022, 05:03 PM

Damn...think I prefer the pig nose M3 to this! Might have to get an M3 touring instead of new M2..

ghaffari46 · 01-19-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by prompt

What a step backwards!

It's not "a" step backward, multiple steps backward.
The new one doesn't look like a bmw any more. Subaru? Maybe.

ChrisK · 01-19-2022, 05:11 PM

The G42 looks more like a cross over than a sports coupe. BMW for the love of....

stein_325i · 01-19-2022, 05:11 PM

One thing I really like about the F-Chassis models styling was specifically the very crisp and hard bodylines, specifically the shoulder line/creases which typically would run from front to back. Most of the G-Chassis models sadly softened these lines which make it look a bit more bloated compared to the sharper lines which slim the vehicle but also make them look very striking when the sun hits them.

Germanauto · 01-19-2022, 05:11 PM

Something about the new one just looks weird. The grille, the triangles on the front bumper, the entire rear end, etc.

Still a decent enough looking car that I wouldn't cross it off my shopping list. But the F87 is soooo much better looking.

AlexFL · 01-19-2022, 05:14 PM

The real news is that people drive to Costco in an M2 CS!

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clutchdj Colonel 1879 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: a few cars Join Date: May 2015 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Bangle era headlights and hoffmeister kink. Other than that, it does not look like a bmw. Relative to its half baked looking g8x older brother, at least there is some proportion with the white car. The current 2cs is really a classy looking bulldog. Actually all of the f87 M2s look good. The weight savings on the 2cs in the nose really helps the steering but I really only noticed after jumping out of my M2 comp.
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