First generation BMW M2 production: 2015-2020

aceking4u · 12-03-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by norMcal

I don't understand why this comes as such a surprise to some. The whole 1M low production thing was unique. It always makes me laugh seeing how eager many are to be the first to have a new model and then 2-3 years later wish they had the LCI version. Of all the models BMW (or any car manufacturer for that matter) have released, when does the first model year ever end up being the most desirable year?

+1

I'll probably do ED 2017 then since there is no rush.

Benzima · 12-03-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aceking4u

+1

I'll probably do ED 2017 then since there is no rush.

Same here since no rush to purchase. GF will love ED from Munich to Monaco.

Happy wife, happy life!

norMcal · 12-03-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

The 1995 is the preferred setup. The hybrid method is a way to best get the later setup to work. And yeah that exception took
About 5 seconds for me to come up with.

In general, I agree the later years are preferred, but not with the E36 m3.

I'm not up on the e46 m3 as much but it could also qualify

For starters the later 04-06 e46 M3's are WAY more desirable than the 01-03's.

As for the 95, it is not a fact, but rather an opinion. There are many that prefer the later. It was one of those never ending forum topics, which pretty much proves that it is a matter of opinion. Do a search, takes about 5 seconds

JustChris · 12-03-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MDIVISION

1 series was 5 years as well
I will wait to see if they put a CF roof and maybe change the mirrors and hopefully, nappa leather

Same

Yeineken · 12-03-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by synergist

I hope this means that we will see the M2 in more than 4 colors over its production cycle.

Here's hoping for a Shakir Orange or throw back to Valencia Orange.

Yeineken · 12-03-2015, 03:16 PM

If it does have a full production cycle then I really hope we see a CSL or at least a competition package in a year or two.

michaeldorian · 12-03-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by E30 Racer

Good availability, lower likelihood of dealer markup, higher depreciation than the 1M.

^This. I hate exclusivity. I don't care if someone else has the car. This is suppose to be the entry level M-car make it so so we can all enjoy it without having to deal with dealer markup and all the BS that comes with that.

E30 Racer · 12-03-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

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Originally Posted by synergist

I hope this means that we will see the M2 in more than 4 colors over its production cycle.

Here's hoping for a Shakir Orange or throw back to Valencia Orange.

I think a VO M2 CSL could be pretty awesome.

mattm123 · 12-03-2015, 05:19 PM

New m2 looks great and has a ton of horsepower but wouldnt it be better to just go up to an m3 or m4. Bigger car, more horses. I feel like the m2 will get looked over.

PackPride85 · 12-03-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mattm123

New m2 looks great and has a ton of horsepower but wouldnt it be better to just go up to an m3 or m4. Bigger car, more horses. I feel like the m2 will get looked over.

Depends on the price. If the M2 comes in around 51k like rumors, thats nearly 14k less than an M3. Out of my budget.

juyeop · 12-03-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by michaeldorian

^This. I hate exclusivity. I don't care if someone else has the car. This is suppose to be the entry level M-car make it so so we can all enjoy it without having to deal with dealer markup and all the BS that comes with that.

I agree with that. If BMW wants to keep their customers who are likely to upgrade their cars throughout the years in the future, having them diving into M division with affordable entry car isn't a bad idea. That way, they have potential customers for M3, M4, M5 and M6. I'm probably gonna wait until like 2018 to pay below MSRP.

pimp4cheddar · 12-03-2015, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Might cancel my deposit and wait now...

Yep...thinking the same thing.

I just leased my M235 as I wasn't quite sold on the M2.

I'm sure it'll grow on me just like the 1M did. I was already figuring out how to break my lease in a year or two lol

If this info stands true...I'll be able to just lease after my M235.

Diver · 12-03-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis///M

Guess we'll see in 1-2 years. I think the price will go down slower than M3/4s but will be down from msrp regardless.

Just drive the living daylights out of it and don't worry about resale.

IEDEI · 12-03-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mattm123

New m2 looks great and has a ton of horsepower but wouldnt it be better to just go up to an m3 or m4. Bigger car, more horses. I feel like the m2 will get looked over.

nah.....HP isn't everything. Enjoyment is everything. Some of us do not want 'bigger' and 'more'.....we want 'smaller' and 'smiles'.

Big Tuna · 12-03-2015, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mattm123

New m2 looks great and has a ton of horsepower but wouldnt it be better to just go up to an m3 or m4. Bigger car, more horses. I feel like the m2 will get looked over.

Because the m3 and m4 are enormous?

Spook410 · 12-04-2015, 02:16 AM

So.. the M2 will be the Corolla of M cars?

chris s · 12-04-2015, 03:04 AM

Wah wah wahhhh

MR. · 12-04-2015, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook410

So.. the M2 will be the Corolla of M cars?

LOL

IEDEI · 12-04-2015, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook410

So.. the M2 will be the Corolla of M cars?

just like the M4 is the Camry Solara Coupe of M cars??

technik330 · 12-04-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

just like the M4 is the Camry Solara Coupe of M cars??

Flawless victory.

M3 Adjuster · 12-05-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by norMcal

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

The 1995 is the preferred setup. The hybrid method is a way to best get the later setup to work. And yeah that exception took
About 5 seconds for me to come up with.

In general, I agree the later years are preferred, but not with the E36 m3.

I'm not up on the e46 m3 as much but it could also qualify

For starters the later 04-06 e46 M3's are WAY more desirable than the 01-03's.

As for the 95, it is not a fact, but rather an opinion. There are many that prefer the later. It was one of those never ending forum topics, which pretty much proves that it is a matter of opinion. Do a search, takes about 5 seconds

: I Lived it. Thanks though ;-).

Never felt the E36 M3 was Better than my E30 M3

: great car but the E30 M3 is sublime.

M3 Adjuster · 12-05-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mattm123

New m2 looks great and has a ton of horsepower but wouldnt it be better to just go up to an m3 or m4. Bigger car, more horses. I feel like the m2 will get looked over.

Good! Just like the E30M3. And that's the point... Seen the marketing material ? The M2 marketing materials show the 1M, E30 M3, and 2002tii. None of those were large cars.

Most buyers will get an M4 or M3. And yes Glenn @Sakhirm4 those are big cars '.

The simple truth is those cars are probably larger than the E28M5 and E24 M6. The E30 M3 was seen as a boy racer. A brash, sports car , not a GT.

Those same buyers are still in the market place.

Hence the M2.

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