[stulio2181]

Bought new 6 years ago, 44k miles later, and I still get pumped getting in and firing it up.
Lately, I’m seeing more and more OG appreciation vids testifying how BMW essentially nailed it the first time. Feeling very lucky to own one right now and thought I’d share.

Cheers!

[///MPhatic]

Same.

I think it's fantastic how close to the mark they came the very first year.

Fix a few things they cut corners on in order to keep the MSRP low and not scalp sales from big brother, and you've got a real winner.

She's ready. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[stulio2181]

Yeah, crazy the MSRP I paid in late 2017 for this beast. Another thing to feel lucky about!

[DanG]

Best BMW I have ever owned. Definitely a keeper.

[Philly_sweden]

Agree!

This is the best M I have had, and I have had 9 M cars.

S50s + S54s + S85

[ThreeStripes]

Just rolled over 32,000 and can’t even drive it 3mi down the road to the grocery store without muttering to myself about how much I love it.

[murderspice]

Originally Posted by ThreeStripes

Just rolled over 32,000 and can’t even drive it 3mi down the road to the grocery store without muttering to myself about how much I love it.

I find myself very willing to go grocery shopping for the smallest things.

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by stulio2181

Yeah, crazy the MSRP I paid in late 2017 for this beast. Another thing to feel lucky about!

I tried to buy an '18 in '18, and then in '19, but BMW wouldn't deal on them, so I had to buy a slightly used '18 in '20. Very happy with the deal I got!

[DanG]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

I tried to buy an '18 in '18, and then in '19, but BMW wouldn't deal on them, so I had to buy a slightly used '18 in '20. Very happy with the deal I got!

I guess I am lucky. I got a slight discount and $2,000 fleet discount when I bought mine new in January 2018.

[VicF87OG]

I traded my 2016 m4 comp for 2018 Og M2
In 2020 and never looked back.
I purchased the M4 and loved the top end of the s55. The seats looked better but I feel
my basic seats are more comfortable.
On track neither are great

M2 is just more fun and the n55 with
M performance exhaust sound amazing
add a sport cat and an intake and it’s a symphony of sound , lol

[F87Tomei]

Originally Posted by VicF87OG

I traded my 2016 m4 comp for 2018 Og M2
In 2020 and never looked back.
I purchased the M4 and loved the top end of the s55. The seats looked better but I feel
my basic seats are more comfortable.
On track neither are great

M2 is just more fun and the n55 with
M performance exhaust sound amazing
add a sport cat and an intake and it’s a symphony of sound , lol

Exactly what I did with an F80 lol.

[7tune]

Originally Posted by stulio2181

Bought new 6 years ago, 44k miles later, and I still get pumped getting in and firing it up.
Lately, I’m seeing more and more OG appreciation vids testifying how BMW essentially nailed it the first time. Feeling very lucky to own one right now and thought I’d share.

Cheers!

100%! How do you think I feel picking mine up for $17,000?!

Sure it's sitting on 80,000 miles but I knew the second I drove away in it this was a very special and unique M and deserved some love and respect.

Totally unlike all the other M's I have known over a very long period of time.

[annabellapizza]

The OG M2 seems to have the charm and balance of the early BMWs that’s missing in the new models for sure. Feel very lucky to be daily driving such an amazing car!

[Al Bundy's Dodge]

Originally Posted by ThreeStripes

Just rolled over 32,000 and can’t even drive it 3mi down the road to the grocery store without muttering to myself about how much I love it.

I’m at 31,900 and it brings a smile to my face today the same way it did when I got her. I’ll drive anywhere for any reason!

[BigKutta]

I’d like to jump in here even though I have a comp. 4 years later and I love getting in and driving this beast. Definitely the best car I’ve owned and a sure keeper. It’s still exciting to see another M2 in the road. I give chase 🤣🤣

[ThreeStripes]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

I’d like to jump in here even though I have a comp. 4 years later and I love getting in and driving this beast. Definitely the best car I’ve owned and a sure keeper. It’s still exciting to see another M2 in the road. I give chase 🤣🤣

I’ll occasionally go back and watch all the various Chris Harris videos on the M2/C and his line about “Everytime I drive it I think, I’m in a RWD compact BMW with a shit load of power.” just sums up the F87 well.

The F87 represents an inflection point for BMW, and will be cherished as long as people are able to enjoy them.

[windnsea00]

Originally Posted by 7tune

100%! How do you think I feel picking mine up for $17,000?!

Sure it's sitting on 80,000 miles but I knew the second I drove away in it this was a very special and unique M and deserved some love and respect.

Totally unlike all the other M's I have known over a very long period of time.

$17k? Does it have a salvage title? Even then that sounds too cheap.

My friend with a 2018 6-spd with 75k miles was recently offered $35k from a dealer.

[7tune]

Originally Posted by windnsea00

$17k? Does it have a salvage title? Even then that sounds too cheap.

My friend with a 2018 6-spd with 75k miles was recently offered $35k from a dealer.

LOL, salvage title?? No, brother.

M2's with 80k plus miles on them go for 17k and less in Japan wholesale. Mine was a legit one-owner from new with books and had driven most of its life on the highways here. I found out it was going through auction and, if you can believe me, she sold for $13,000 at USS before the third party got her to me at $16,500 all in with roadworthy.

I have her auction photos as proof.

Never been crashed, documented mileage and books to back it all up. Japan is really crazy like that. I might just have to become the local M2 guru in Tokyo if these cars keep popping up at these prices...

Japanese people literally poop their pantaloons when their Euro is out of warranty and over 80k miles, so that's good for me!

[7tune]

Just in case you didn’t believe me, she actually started bidding at $5500 and ended up at $13,000 after taxes and auction fees…

Yes. M2’s are that cheap in Japan.

[timchump]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

Same.

I think it's fantastic how close to the mark they came the very first year.

Fix a few things they cut corners on in order to keep the MSRP low and not scalp sales from big brother, and you've got a real winner.

She's ready. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

do you mind me asking what style of rear spoiler have you got on that?

me like

[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by timchump

do you mind me asking what style of rear spoiler have you got on that?

me like

It's the OE M2 CS carbon spoiler.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...er-51628085400

Spoiled by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

[windnsea00]

Originally Posted by 7tune

Just in case you didn’t believe me, she actually started bidding at $5500 and ended up at $13,000 after taxes and auction fees…

Yes. M2’s are that cheap in Japan.

That's nuts. Plus, the Japanese take great care of their cars.

A business model must exist somewhere importing late model Japanese M cars to lenient countries.