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My random M2C thoughts...
The 2020 M2C is my first BMW I have owned. I some times struggle with the thought of did I really need the M2Cs capabilities. I mean this is my daily driver. This car is tiny and it honestly drives like a track purpose car, at least IMO. I am in my mid-40s, was this a mid-life-crisis purchase?
I think, maybe I should have went with the M340ix. It has about the same price, acceleration and comes with AWD for winter, 4 doors, adaptive suspension and more room. Plus from what I understand the B58 motor does not have the crank hub issue as it is a solid crank. So, for me I would have already tuned it even under warranty... Then I drive my M2C and I cannot wipe the frigin smile off my face! Doesn't matter if it is sunny out or raining cats and dogs, this car is fun. Maybe even more fun in the rain as it is so easy to play around with a simple blip of the throttle while in MDM. The acceleration, which is not slow by any means, is not what impresses me with this car. What impresses me is how tight and precise this car is. The suspension, the cornering, the smooth and controlled tail slides. This car is by far the most confident inspiring and probably the best handling car I have ever owned/driven. I went out this morning in the pouring rain to grab my weekly groceries. I had an awesome power slide getting onto the on ramp for the highway and anything over 4K RPMs was nothing but tire spin in 1-3rd. When I arrived at the store I almost drove past it as I didn't want to stop playing around. So, can the M340ix put that same smile on my face? Maybe, but I may never find out because as long as I can keep slamming the 6 MT gears on my M2C I have no reason to even go test drive a M340ix. Though it is still on my short list for my next car. Sorry to start a whole thread on my random thoughts, but didn't want to jack anyone else's. Peace |
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enjoy your car! hopefully for many years!!! it's the end of an era.
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I'm in the same age bracket as you OP, and in my circles an M2 would be an odd choice, with most buying bigger and more luxurious and sportier cars. I just loved the M2 the day I saw one, and for the reasons you outlined, its the perfect car. I cant stop driving this thing. I literally drove 70 miles already today just running errands, and no, i dont live in the middle of nowhere.
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03-14-2020, 02:34 PM | #4 |
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Also, the resale on the 340ix won't be nearly as good as the M2C.
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I have a car that's never even depreciated; but that's not why I keep it and love it!
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The m2c is simply one of the last drivers car available, there is a reason why e46 m3 are up in value, it's a great fun car to drive and the m2c is the same type of car.
Except a porsche... and porsche are so expensive to buy and maintain, they are not the most practical car with not that much space to make it an easy daily driver, you can daily it, you are just limited with space and it's not always easy going.... at least for me, had a 996 turbo and let her in the garage too often for my taste lacking of cargo space to go to Costco or playing golf etc. what can you buy today that will give you driving feelings, i mean having real fun driving slow or fast, let you press the clutch and shift gears when you want to. A car with massive brakes and good suspension. There are plenty of fast car, i test drive an audi rs5 2018, it's a very fast car, but to me it's a gt car with lots of power, that's it, you simply don't get any feelings like many other fast car. I don't know where I'm going with all that but simply enjoy your car, car like this are very rare these days. I mean in a affordable price range an m340i is maybe a better awd all season car but it's automatic, have runflat, it's bigger and will not make you smile like your m2c. |
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OP, congratulations!!
I went from an F80 m3 to the M2 competition. I actually considered the m340 as well but I couldn't bring myself to go awd or more importantly away from true M car as my previous vehicle was an E92 m3. Nway past 4 months, I enjoyed all aspects of the m2 but did feel something was missing. A bit of rawness you could say. If you have the budget splurge on AA midpipe and exhaust. The car just breathes so much easier now and sounds as well as the S55 possibly could. |
03-15-2020, 09:48 AM | #9 |
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The M340 has a great engine, but it's to much of a compromise and felt way to soft and quiet. Test drove the M2C, just starting up the car and I was sold...
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Could not have said it better, just an absolute hooligan of a car that somehow wants to work with you every step of the way as you toss it around. Sometimes exceptionally fun cars are naughty in character, and sometimes they’re nice. The M2c manages both in equal measures.
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03-15-2020, 11:54 AM | #11 |
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Think this is the most bipolar post I've ever read. Were you drunk?
BTW, I'm mid 50's and the M2C isn't tiny, it's perfect |
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And yes, IMO it is a tiny car compared to the average car on the road today. I never said it wasn't a good thing.
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03-15-2020, 04:27 PM | #13 |
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It's not a small car.... it's just not as big as modern car
Read somewhere that the m2c is 5 inch longer than a e30 and 6 inches shorter than a f80 m3 So from e30 to f80, car get 11 inches longer.... the m2c just bring us back in time a little |
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I'm constantly having a change of heart on this car, I love it don't get me wrong but sometimes it's a pain.
Plan is to keep it forever, bought with my teen son euro delivery, when he's older it's his It has a lot to do of the area I'm in (congestion) constantly in 1st, 2nd then STOP, if it's not early in the morning or really late at night I feel driving her is a waste (2200 miles) in 13 months and yes I have a winter wheel set on Because it's special to me I'm more careful than most, I want it kept well, not fun constantly keeping an eye out for potholes, traffic and weather, if it was a lease I would drive it without any stress Never had a car I warm up 10 minutes before driving or only hand wash, I've had plenty of nice cars/trucks before Wife laughs at me, again we're waiting for optimal oil temp before hitting Storrow Drive ?!? it's a 40 mph road lol Edit: my defense, Storrow Drive in Boston is like FDR drive in NYC |
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I read all these awesome stories about the M2C and I just want to get mine in the US before Corona keeps me and my new baby apart!
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It's been that way before and after break in oil service Like I said, I never did this to any of my cars before |
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Just keep your speed down, and RPM below 3500 but you should run thru the gears. However I understand the fear of driving it hard since this is a keeper. I did the same on my F80 M3 till I realized I wasn't having any fun. Leased the M2c and haven't looked back. I'd say take care of the car but enjoy it. The only thing to really look out for is the SCH but you're under warranty so just enjoy it. |
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