[akkando]

what about a mustang GT 350 r?

[pal]

Quiet, automatic trans, sporty, comfy and with some practicality - MK7 Golf R comes to mind. If FWD is not an issue, a lot of Japanese appliances are out there.

[kpaso]

Porsche Macan GTS.

[Fear-Mongrel]

Lexus RCF? Great V-8 engine, great sound, very comfortable. The NAV and technology is a step back, but the Mark Levinson stereo is a big step up, and the seats are sweet.

[Rupes]

CPO Porsche 911 S

[tranck]

If you're always looking for another car/job etc - you'll never find the perfect one.
Why don't you wash/wax - detail your M2 to the nines and you'll think - hot damn, I have a nice car.

And keep it.

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by tranck

If you're always looking for another car/job etc - you'll never find the perfect one.
Why don't you wash/wax - detail your M2 to the nines and you'll think - hot damn, I have a nice car.

And keep it.

This.

[MPBK]

Originally Posted by FiatMultiplaAkrapovic

Have put my M2 6MT 1st gen on sale recently and expect it to be sold in the next few weeks.

Overall, I've had a blast with the car for the most part but it's not really suiting as a DD anymore.

Drone's a bitch on the highway and Manual is a bitch in traffic

I've been car searching for a while now and there's just nothing on level with the M2 on the market right now.

I'm considering the M2C but the exhaust is really meh and the orange/blue decal on the sports seat are actually somewhat of an eye sore. I might get over these two things as they are not major but I'm feeling that going M2->M2C would be more of the same rather than something new

What else is there really on the market?

RS3 is a Kia, A45 is a two step downgrade, Cayman has four cylinders, Lotus comes with back hernia

Is there really nothing on level out there? Anyone in the same spot with a good idea for a side/upgrade?

Kia Stinger would be perfect for you.
You're welcome.

[nosbocaj]

Originally Posted by MPBK

Kia Stinger would be perfect for you.
You're welcome.

My buddy has a Stinger GT. Honestly, I think Kia hit it out of the park. It's an awesome car all around. Good looks, nice engine, good features, warranty, inexpensive.

[Fear-Mongrel]

Originally Posted by nosbocaj

My buddy has a Stinger GT. Honestly, I think Kia hit it out of the park. It's an awesome car all around. Good looks, nice engine, good features, warranty, inexpensive.

Completely agree. I hope they sell the heck out of them and are rewarded for the design and effort. Cars like that raise the bar and force everyone else to get their act together.

[Inuyasha]

New Supra....


What? Its a sports car.

[mr_lab_rat]

I don't know how much better as daily driver that would be

[Inuyasha]

Ahh, i didnt read the OP post.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by FiatMultiplaAkrapovic

I've been car searching for a while now and there's just nothing on level with the M2 on the market right now.
What else is there really on the market?

Wait for the M2 CS ?

[ShelJW]

Originally Posted by necoblitz

I came from the Jaguar FType V8. Agree the interior is excellent but outdated infotainment etc and it's a big feeling drive. Also wanted useable back seat. Exhaust note can't be beaten and amazing supercharged V8 but I overall think the M2 is way more of a driver's car. I got the ASD bypass, some CF bits and wouldn't go back

Wow! Interesting to hear your perspective!

I test drove a 2016 V8 F Type R, and really loved it! I keep thinking about it, but my son tells me not to make a switch from my '18 M2... and I love driving the M2, but the interior is a little plain.

Thing is, for a new F Type to get (slightly) faster 0-60 times you need to spend over $100k! For $80k, you get the V6 380 HP model, which does 0-60 in 4.8 seconds... quite a bit slower then the M2.

I realize 0-60 isn't the end all and be all, but I'm sure the M2 handles better, and it's one measurement that I do look at.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by ShelJW

I test drove a Jag F-Type R, and loved it!

You'd probably need to get one that's a couple of years old, if you want to stay in the same price bracket, but they are amazing cars, look fantastic, and drive amazingly well! They also have a much nicer interior then the M2, but they're thousands of dollars more!

Your not going to be happy with an f-type unless you're looking for grand tourer that feels larger than it is.

[kevlee23]

I have black grilled and black m2 side Gilles for sale OEM! And an intercooler if you want it

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by necoblitz

I came from the Jaguar FType V8. Agree the interior is excellent but outdated infotainment etc and it's a big feeling drive. Also wanted useable back seat. Exhaust note can't be beaten and amazing supercharged V8 but I overall think the M2 is way more of a driver's car. I got the ASD bypass, some CF bits and wouldn't go back

[XutvJet]

Originally Posted by FiatMultiplaAkrapovic

Have put my M2 6MT 1st gen on sale recently and expect it to be sold in the next few weeks.

Overall, I've had a blast with the car for the most part but it's not really suiting as a DD anymore.

Drone's a bitch on the highway and Manual is a bitch in traffic

I've been car searching for a while now and there's just nothing on level with the M2 on the market right now.

I'm considering the M2C but the exhaust is really meh and the orange/blue decal on the sports seat are actually somewhat of an eye sore. I might get over these two things as they are not major but I'm feeling that going M2->M2C would be more of the same rather than something new

What else is there really on the market?

RS3 is a Kia, A45 is a two step downgrade, Cayman has four cylinders, Lotus comes with back hernia

Is there really nothing on level out there? Anyone in the same spot with a good idea for a side/upgrade?

I feel your pain, but every car is full of compromise. Sounds like you love the M2 but obviously don't like the 6MT or the drone. Why not find a slightly used N55 DCT M2, make sure it doesn't have the MPE, and do the ASD delete? The extra cog in the DCT will reduce cruise rpm.

A 911 sounds like the obvious choice here, but sounds like out of your price range. If you're good with looking at used then why not a slightly used 911 PDK or 6 cylinder Cayman S PDK. Every comparison review seems to crown the 911 or Cayman as the best daily driver/light track sports car available.

[Thevesh]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

I feel your pain, but every car is full of compromise. Sounds like you love the M2 but obviously don't like the 6MT or the drone. Why not find a slightly used N55 DCT M2, make sure it doesn't have the MPE, and do the ASD delete? The extra cog in the DCT will reduce cruise rpm.

A 911 sounds like the obvious choice here, but sounds like out of your price range. If you're good with looking at used then why not a slightly used 911 PDK or 6 cylinder Cayman S PDK. Every comparison review seems to crown the 911 or Cayman as the best daily driver/light track sports car available.

Cayman is droning as well, been there for 5 years. Very present engine noise during highway cruise. Used 911 is probably the best bet from touring perspective.

[Benef1cient]

I also love my M2 (7 months and counting ) and looking around in the same price bracket (more or less) there is nothing notably better or more interesting currently.
In future though there might be few options:
1. Wait till Geneva when they announce 718 Cayman GT4 with 4.0L engine (current 981 GT4s will drop in price and you can have one) + a lease on a GTI for DD
2. Low mileage 991.2 Carrera S or Carrera T in manual (prices are falling due to 992 coming in March)
3. A bit longer wait and personally my favourite (hopefully my next car) 992 Carrera T in manual with 400HP is going to be perfect.

BTW
New 992 Carrera S does 0-100km/h in 2.9s and 0-200km/h in 10s

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by DanG

No, I have a 2018 port installed MPE with an ASD bypass harness. Definitely no drone.

Agreed you must have some special build.

Have the exact same setup, and there is definately a drone on the freeway around 3k rpm.

Also have a challenger with a hemi v8, no drone at all.

I can deal with it, but it bothers my wife who has some heart issues. I drive in 5th on the freeway for this reason.