02-19-2024, 10:36 PM | #1 |
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19 Comp 56k miles vs. 17 OG 11k miles
I'm considering a few M2's. I owned a 17 and 18 manual in the past. I'm looking at a couple. Do I go for OG presine with low miles vs. Comp with higher miles? Both are sticks in perfect condition. I feel like the comp will be "more car" but 11k miles is like new.
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It is all about you on this one. Both the OG and comp are great cars but they both have their positives and negatives. I wouldn't be scared of the miles on the comp but the 11k on an OG is awfully attractive too. Your usage, mod plans (if any), track/no track, etc all these things make a difference here. Things like sound come into play here too - as you know the N55 can be pretty pleasant to listen to. The S55 however takes a bit of work (and money) to be something worth hearing. If you share a bit more about what your plans are with the car can give you some more feedback on both.
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If you want a track rat get the M2C. If you are daily driving the car there is very little difference. Then I would get the OG M2. The OG M2 should be cheaper also.
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I was in the same situation 2 years ago. Decided to go for OG 2018 LCI. Sounds amazing with Mperformance exhaust, just enough power for me to handle going WOT. I have a mortgage and two kids, so the price of upgrade parts/ engine mods being significantly cheaper for N55 than S55 suits me best. If I was tracking it, S55 is able to squeeze out more power(after $$$$). But if you're into having a ton of fun on mountain roads, highways, sexy/violent street driving (with burbles) N55 is more than enough.
PS: 11k mileage is just too sexy to pass on... Last edited by 2018Aloy; 02-20-2024 at 05:20 PM.. Reason: additional info |
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At near 60k you’ll be looking at the beginning of a lot of maintenance. 60k range is around the time gaskets and hoses start leaking so keep that in mind. I’d always choose the lower mileage car with maintenance records
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OG if you want reliability and sound.
Comp if you want a real "M" car......
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Hey all, thanks for the feedback. I tend to go through cars quickly (this will be my 3rd round in an M3) so resale is a priority.
In a way, I almost wonder if the Comp is better for resale, as I'm buying the cheapest comp in the country (plus its a mint black manual so that's tempting) where buying the most expensive OG, even with low miles, could take a hit on resale. My initial reaction is lower miles is better resale, however not if you pay a premium since you may not get the ROI back. I'd personally prefer the comp straight up for the upgrades, but I don't have my heart set on either. My heart is set on a manual, that's about it. And i"m not looking to spin this into an OG vs. Comp thread Although I likely will not modify the comp, where I'll be adding some carbon and exhaust to the OG since its white, and needs some contrast.
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If resale is at top of mind... My theory is you're selling from a position of strength in the market when selling an abnormally low mile car. Ultimately they're both going to depreciate further before bottoming.
Not exactly the same scenario... But FWIW, I chose to forgo a low mile OG last summer, and instead paused the search 6 months and came back to the market with a bit of an increased budget that allowed me to get into a low mile Comp. If my budget didn't change I would have stuck with the low mile OG. |
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Maybe find a lower mile comp?
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2019 is also the last year you could easily tune a comp, iirc.
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True, of course if tuning isn’t on the table then then it doesn't matter. However, a 2019 M2C is very easy to flash tune and for the $500 that it costs for the flash software, it's the cheapest extra 100 hp/torque you'll likely find.
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I would personally want the lower mileage car, but since you go through cars a lot, I say go for the M2C. You mentioned that you previously have had an 17 and 18 M2 so the M2C would be something different.
On a side note. I don’t mean to start anything, but I finally heard a M2C at WOT(or someone really putting the peddle to it) and it sounded terrible. I know what you guys mean now. |
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And? Collectors also value 6 cyl 1967 Mustangs, but that doesn't make them valuable to me. I don't get why so many OG owners get butthurt. I specifically said "to me", meaning it is my opinion, right or wrong. It shouldn't affect you enjoying your car or spending your money where you see fit.
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