[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by DanG

I can just see all the M2C guys complaining about how their M2C is obsolete. Follows what they did with the M3 and M4.

But I am happy with my original M2.

Nobody will notice the difference anyway, except enthusiasts like on this forum.

[hwelvaar]

Originally Posted by DanG

I can just see all the M2C guys complaining about how their M2C is obsolete. Follows what they did with the M3 and M4.

But I am happy with my original M2.

Nobody will notice the difference anyway, except enthusiasts like on this forum.

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Nobody will notice the difference anyway, except enthusiasts like on this forum.

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Nobody will notice the difference anyway, except enthusiasts like on this forum.

How about a third time!

[DanG]

Originally Posted by hwelvaar

Nobody will notice the difference anyway, except enthusiasts like on this forum.

Probably true. Most can’t tell the difference between an M4, M4C, and M4CS.

Just having fun with all the people that were upset that the M2C came out a year after the M2 LCI.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Misano Blau Metallic (BMW X2):

The M2 CS is going to look fantastic in Misano Blue.It is going to look great with the carbon fiber roof.Definitely be the color to get.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

The M2 CS is going to look fantastic in Misano Blue.It is going to look great with the carbon fiber roof.Definitely be the color to get.

Agreed, love that color!

I remember the first time I saw a Laguna Seca blue E46 M3, in a pharmacy parking lot, I did a double take asking my friends "What's that!?"

I was younger then and wasn't into BMWs yet but the color make the vehicle look like something outside of this world.

I suspect that this Misano blue, with a black carbon roof will have the same effect on the plebeians

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by KevM2

It's hilarious to see new M2C owners saying they're tempted to trade for the M2CS :

This thirst for the newest and best thing is a bottomless pit just like the pursuit of happiness

Who has said they are trading their m2c for m2cs? There's no significant upgrade. Most the people that went from M2 to M2C did it for a major engine upgrade.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by stylinexpat

445HP from Factory is definitely impressive. 500 easily with a small tune. Those old Supra with barely 300 HP were tuned to over 1000 HP

The only thing about that 2 series platform is it is a bit bouncy and tends to skip a bit on uneven roads.

Yeah because a 2JZ and S55 have the same tuning potential

The S55 could make 500 hp with a tune in 2014 with the original F80 M3.

[lapoune]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Who has said they are trading their m2c for m2cs? There's no significant upgrade. Most the people that went from M2 to M2C did it for a major engine upgrade.

Pretty much. I also doubt this is a surprise to anyone with a M2C. Will be surprised if there is a big weight difference, and it will almost certainly have no discernible effect on the driving experience.

I am much more looking forward to the new architecture instead. Hoping that they will actually build in some weight saving measures from the ground up and use the S58 from the start this time.

The only thing I am surprised about is the availability of a manual. Awesome for those who are interested in this car.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by as7920

Jeez Chris, when did you change from the M3 to the X3? Can you let me know you're secret? That's 3 cars in 12 months no?

It could just be the "f*ck it" attitude.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Agreed, loved that color!
I remember the first time I saw a Laguna Seca blue E46 M3, in a pharmacy parking lot, I did a double take asking my friends "What's that!?"
I was younger then and wasn't into BMWs yet but the color make the vehicle look like something outside of this world.
I suspect that this Misano blue, with a black carbon roof will have the same effect on the plebeians

Well Poochie, back in the day there was the joke pictured below circling on car forums. My E46 M3s were both Titanium Silver Metallic.

[LeedsM4]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

One thing about Dakota leather is that although it feels more like vinyl and not as soft it appears to me at least it wears better than Merino. All the used M3/M4's I looked at had seats that looked more worn than used M2 seats.

Must say that is correct, it does seem to wear better thinking about it! I just can't stop looking at it and wishing it looked a bit more premium, since it is an M car at the end of the day.

[Woots]

Can the guy who did the CSL renders of different colours do one in misano blue?

[grl.racr]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Who has said they are trading their m2c for m2cs? There's no significant upgrade. Most the people that went from M2 to M2C did it for a major engine upgrade.

I’ve heard from a few m2c owners already that they’re tempted. Enough upgrades to cause pen0r envy clearly!

[JRF]

what the hell is that thing?

[ki__]

The few things (list below) that jump out to an M2C owner as myself are having certain things done from the factory rather than having to do it on our own. If the MSRP of the M2CS justifies this time and cost, a case could be made for an M2C owner to trade in for the M2CS.

- 6MT (biggest surprise for me)
- Carbon Fiber Roof standard
- Carbon Fiber Hood painted standard (from some spy shots it seems this way)
- +35 hp from Factory
- CCBs option from Factory
- New Black/Alcantara interior (the CS range, IMO, have some of the best looking interiors amongst M models, and if this any direction to follow, it would suit the M2 cabin well)

[Soulmate]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

Who has said they are trading their m2c for m2cs? There's no significant upgrade. Most the people that went from M2 to M2C did it for a major engine upgrade.

The new upgrades will pretty much be high! profit margin items for BMW. Probably why they're rolling it out so quickly.

That said.

Why are lease terms for the M2C so crappy???...final answer.

[M Fifty]

Originally Posted by 335dXdriver

Must say that is correct, it does seem to wear better thinking about it! I just can't stop looking at it and wishing it looked a bit more premium, since it is an M car at the end of the day.

It feels better than the leather on my 2003 M3 did though.

Obvs. that was a decade old...

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by mrs.boost

I’ve heard from a few m2c owners already that they’re tempted. Enough upgrades to cause pen0r envy clearly!

If this car comes at below $80K, I would seriously consider it as a replacement to my M2C. At that price point, CS makes perfect sense in terms of having all those CF goodies (hood, roof), wheels and retaining the factory warranty with no need for a tune. It'd be just cheaper to buy a CS then trying to build your own. Has nothing to do with penis envy sorry. If the price is anywhere near $90K, I wouldn't even bother.

[grl.racr]

Originally Posted by cntzl

If this car comes at below $80K, I would seriously consider it as a replacement to my M2C. At that price point, CS makes perfect sense in terms of having all those CF goodies (hood, roof), wheels and retaining the factory warranty with no need for a tune. It'd be just cheaper to buy a CS then trying to build your own. Has nothing to do with penis envy sorry. If the price is anywhere near $90K, I wouldn't even bother.

Some may say this is how the competition should have been all along

[Poochie]

The CCB is really an overkill for the CS considering what comes stock on the M2C but they look so dominant; like something they would use to stop an aircraft..

Depending how vain you are or how much disposable income you have to play with, I believe they're worth the price of admission

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Poochie

The CCB is really an overkill for the CS considering what comes stock on the M2C but they look so dominant; like something they would use to stop an aircraft..

Depending how vain you are or how much disposable income you have to play with, I believe they're worth the price of admission

CCB is mainly for BMW to be able to say they dropped significant amount of weight. In the press release, they will probably say they dropped the weight by 100+lbs and a major part of it will be thanks to CCB. In reality, very few people will option the $8K CCBs.