My 500 Mile Review (US Spec M2C)

ChrisK · 09-24-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Proctor750

Did you ever find yourself reaching for the seatbelt with the door closed only to find that it was stuck behind the door and the bolster? You then must rotate the catch diagonally to clear the seat.

Not yet, but I'm sure that could happen.

dmboone25 · 09-24-2018, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

BMW's used to function this way, not sure why they changed it.

My lady's Audi works this way and it drives me nuts!

I like that the radio stays on after you turn the car off - it's nice to finish a good song when you're unloading the groceries.

Plus, all you have to do is lock the car to turn it off...

ChrisK · 09-24-2018, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

BMW's used to function this way, not sure why they changed it.

My lady's Audi works this way and it drives me nuts!

I like that the radio stays on after you turn the car off - it's nice to finish a good song when you're unloading the groceries.

Plus, all you have to do is lock the car to turn it off...

I agree, but I dont lock the car in my garage. It stays on and Apple car play stays active.

bmxcamel · 09-24-2018, 07:17 PM

Love how the M Drive configuration settings panel still shows a 228i. Never understood why they didn't fix this in the LCI

Robin_NL · 09-24-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bmxcamel

Love how the M Drive configuration settings panel still shows a 228i. Never understood why they didn't fix this in the LCI

I think it's a 218i in EU versions:-)

Cheers
Robin

dmboone25 · 09-24-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

I agree, but I dont lock the car in my garage. It stays on and Apple car play stays active.

Ahhhhh got it.

warrenw · 09-24-2018, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Proctor750

Did you ever find yourself reaching for the seatbelt with the door closed only to find that it was stuck behind the door and the bolster? You then must rotate the catch diagonally to clear the seat.

YES it's annoying actually. I want to get like something to put on the seat that holds the seatbelt there.

F87 M2 · 09-24-2018, 10:34 PM

Lovely car, OP. The orange stitching really sets it off. Looking forward to seeing the car with mods and hearing your future impressions.

For the seat belt comments above: Once seated, try reaching backwards for the seat belt near your waist rather than over your shoulder. Should make things a lot easier.

hellrotm · 09-25-2018, 01:41 AM

Great review, sunset looks better every time I see it.

Lt1camaro · 09-25-2018, 08:18 AM

Does the M2C feel as special as an E92 M3? I'm trying to figure out if I should sell my M3 and get a F87.

///M Power-Belgium · 09-25-2018, 08:29 AM

You are a good writer *now*. Congrats she's a beauty !

E21-myfirstlove · 09-25-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Proctor750

Did you ever find yourself reaching for the seatbelt with the door closed only to find that it was stuck behind the door and the bolster? You then must rotate the catch diagonally to clear the seat.

My biggest gripe about the car is trying to reach for the belt. Cannot find any aftermarket fix for this. Since it is a fixed headrest cannot use the seat belt holder thingies that are sold. If anyone figured out a solution they will make some decent money.

M3GymNut · 09-25-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

I hate having to press the start/stop button a second time to shut off the radio.

Example with Coding:

1) Come to a stop and park your car. (radio is on)
2) Turn the car off by pressing the start/stop once. (radio is on)
3) Open the car door. The radio then shuts off automatically.

What I do actually is after I shut off the car I always turn off the air and mute the volume on the radio. I like turning the car on in silence then I raise volume as I'm driving off. Little nuances I know...

Studntloan · 09-25-2018, 09:09 AM

Beautiful and great write up, thanks

COChris · 09-25-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt1camaro

Does the M2C feel as special as an E92 M3? I'm trying to figure out if I should sell my M3 and get a F87.

It reminds me a lot of my e92 m3. Great performance and just the right amount of tech. Both are up for the task of being garage queens or daily driven.

Lt1camaro · 09-25-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by COChris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt1camaro

Does the M2C feel as special as an E92 M3? I'm trying to figure out if I should sell my M3 and get a F87.

It reminds me a lot of my e92 m3. Great performance and just the right amount of tech. Both are up for the task of being garage queens or daily driven.

True,
Guess I have to test drive one when the dealer gets in and decide

COChris · 09-25-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt1camaro

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Originally Posted by COChris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt1camaro

Does the M2C feel as special as an E92 M3? I'm trying to figure out if I should sell my M3 and get a F87.

It reminds me a lot of my e92 m3. Great performance and just the right amount of tech. Both are up for the task of being garage queens or daily driven.

True,
Guess I have to test drive one when the dealer gets in and decide

Also much, much quicker. Especially up here at 5,400 ft MSL where forced induction motors shine.

hz101 · 09-25-2018, 09:29 AM

Completely sold on Sunset Orange after seeing pictures of your car. Congrats and enjoy!

mankid247 · 09-25-2018, 09:38 AM

Quick question, when using the app to code the ASD and radio off does it save the settings or is this something you have to do after each startup? assuming your using a blue tooth OBD reader with the app.

Commanderwiggin · 09-25-2018, 09:50 AM

Great review!

M2PDX · 09-25-2018, 09:50 AM

Thanks so much for posting! This is an excellent and informative review.

I particularly like this paragraph. EXACTLY!

"Conclusion:
The BMW M2 Competition is the evolution of the OG M2. Just as the next gen M2 will be the evolution of the previous (aka M2C). This is just how it works. If you have an M2C or M2, be proud that you drive one of the best BMW's even made! I often remind myself of how fortunate I am to be able to afford one of these machines. I humbly suggest the next time you are ready to argue to the death about (MT vs DCT) or (N55 vs S55) that you step back and realize how many people on this planet will never even own a BMW."

We're all lucky and fortunate to be BMW owners. And it's great to see BMW getting back into the business of building drivers cars!

ThugzZ BunnY · 09-25-2018, 09:56 AM

starts diet for faster lap times

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M2PDX Lieutenant Colonel 2929 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much for posting! This is an excellent and informative review. I particularly like this paragraph. EXACTLY! "Conclusion: The BMW M2 Competition is the evolution of the OG M2. Just as the next gen M2 will be the evolution of the previous (aka M2C). This is just how it works. If you have an M2C or M2, be proud that you drive one of the best BMW's even made! I often remind myself of how fortunate I am to be able to afford one of these machines. I humbly suggest the next time you are ready to argue to the death about (MT vs DCT) or (N55 vs S55) that you step back and realize how many people on this planet will never even own a BMW." We're all lucky and fortunate to be BMW owners. And it's great to see BMW getting back into the business of building drivers cars!
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