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05-13-2019, 06:46 PM | #113 |
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I went through the same process. After driving manual cars for the past 15 years I was sure I wanted my M2 to be manual until I test drove a manual then a DCT back to back. I loved the DCT right away and still do six months on.
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I've had a lot of manual cars over the years also, including a E36 M3, but really like the DCT in my M2. |
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05-31-2019, 03:09 PM | #120 |
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Yes I am a newby and this is my first post. The other site I was on was just too general and did not have a specific category for my M235i. In response to your question whether or not should you buy an M2 that is a tough one. I know about the frustrations with buying a car and then modding it only to hit the proverbial "Glass Ceiling". Myself I was in a similar situation but mine was whether I should buy an M4, (still think it should be called an M3). But a good used one from a 16' to 18' was going to set me back at least $65k for a used one. I ended up buying a 2015 one-owner lease return for $33k with only 32k on it. The only option it was missing was the M-diff or LSD that sells from BMW for right around $2,400. I got very lucky and found one from a total with only 9k on it and for $1,250 delivered to my house. This is a list of the upgrades I have done to the car. Dinan dual-core intercooler Dinan CF CAI Berger Motorsports charge pipe Berger Motorsports dual baffle oil catch can Berger Motorsports Billet Oil housing cap Berger Motorsports Sport Oil cooler valve P3 Gauges left-side vent digital gauge VRSF (Speed Factory) 200 CEL down-pipe VF Engineering HEX Tuning Stage II R1 Concepts drilled & slotted w/Aluminum hat rotors front and rear Stop Tech pads F&R After all of this with a total price tag easily under $5k I took the car from 305 WHP and 328 WTQ to a reasonable 370.37 WHP and 449.32 WTQ. This is with all bolt-on upgrades nothing internal or taking more than about 3.5 hrs max install time. The differential took the longest next to the inter-cooler. My next move is a water/meth injection kit and maybe even swapping out to a bigger turbo and a different waste-gate. So in the end for $25k less, granted that is for a new 2016 M2, I feel what I paid for my car and how much I put into it was a good decision for me. Like I said if I was to change cars it would be for a low-mile used M3 Coupe. David |
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I occasionally forget that I changed cars since the interior is so similar, but all it takes is a few manual downshifts in MDM mode at low speeds to remove that confusion. The stereo is also a big step up (I had the base system in the 235), which is exciting. Did my first mod the other day; swapped the chrome grill surrounds out for gloss black.. Much better. Time to put my foot in my mouth: I see this car sticking around for a long time. |
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06-18-2019, 06:38 PM | #124 |
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Congratulations. Right decision. Right colour. (not that I'm biased in any way whatsoever; much)
The 235/240's problem, visually, is a lack of girth, which the M2 gets just right IMO. However, if I were you, I'd make the grill change your last mod. Mods might have a positive effect on the car but they'll have a negative effect on your bank balance and stock examples end up being more desirable in the long run. (again, my opinion) Hope you enjoy the car for a long time. 👍🏻 |
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06-30-2019, 02:34 PM | #125 |
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wait you advise him to NOT modify the cosmetic aspect of his car until the END of ownership so he CAN'T enjoy it despite him saying he's going to keep the car a long while.
this makes no sense. I say mod cars early on and enjoy them, I made the mistake of modding my last car late on and wish i'd done it sooner! |
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Also made the mistake of modding my m235 after two years and then modded it three months before selling it for an m2...was just lucky to recoup some of the costs through a private sale. If you're not turning around to look at your car after getting out, you fix that now lol |
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Congrats op! I've had my LBB 6mt M2 for over 3 weeks now and totally in love as well, only mod I've done is swap to M mirror caps.. Getting some pads soon for my first track day with it in July at Auto Club Speedway, my dedicated track car is getting a little break to let her new sister get some action!
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- Some kind of trunk lid spoiler, maybe the M performance piece - An exhaust mod: thinking of starting with a resonator delete then figuring out where to go from there - CF mirror caps to match the spoiler That's really about it. I've toyed with keeping an eye out for a set of 513m take-offs to run an 18" wheel setup, but I've been pretty happy with the ride so far, and love the look of the 437's. I think that the best mod for this car is going to be driver mod... it's a thousand times more capable than I am. |
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07-03-2019, 02:42 PM | #131 | |
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I do have exactly same opinion. Before I bought M2 I had M135i for 2 years and almost 70k kms. M2 is different animal, wants to turn like crazy, sounds better, DCT is ment to be used in manual, I didnt have that feeling with 8 speed auto. M2 is much more drivers car. I do use it as a daily, do have AST suspension, HJS cat, Wagner Evo 2 intercooler and I am now using stock map, even I tried BM3, I went back to stock map and car puls strong with those bolt ons and hold power even on hot days.
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