[Spider.]

Originally Posted by Guray77

Hello guys ,

I'm from turkey / istanbul and looking buy for n55 m2 or competition i know all about the differences but i just want your ideas about ;

2018 m2 (n55)selling price around 5-10k km is 120.000 usd in turkey because of the stupid taxes

2019 m2c around 5k km is 170.000 usd .

There is around 50k usd differences between them so i can't choose if it is worth for .

Need your help guys

Thanks

Each has its own pros and cons. Many are subjective such as looks and sound and overall driver/car connection. When you own one, you will pick out faults of your car and be desiring something the other model has. I think it is just human nature.

50k+ difference is a lot so if you are a serious track driver, then get the comp. If you aren't, get the OG all the way.

You'll be happy whichever one you choose... of course until we will see what the next gen offers in a few years.

[Al Bundy's Dodge]

Another vote for the 2018. I went for the N55 because I loved it on my 335, I knew I wouldn't be tracking the car so no real need for the S55 power in the high RPMs, and that exhaust note...man, that exhaust note just sounds so good to me.

[JggyM2]

Originally Posted by Guray77

Lol , i just sold 2012 458 italia 20k km around 335k . Turkey is so damn bad about car lovers , we pay %160+%18 taxes for new cars we buy . For example m2c 60k in us we pay almost 185k haha ridiculous.

f nuts bro. start looking into some ol school Ferraris!!!

[BurpZilla]

Glad to see my OG thread picked up from a couple years ago!!

DEF go with the N55. Not worth that much money.

I have a 17. Added a dinan suspension, racing clutch, short throw, front lip for kicks, and a Bm3 tune. My 992 Porsche plan just got delayed by another handful of years. :0) love my m2!

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

Another vote for the 2018. I went for the N55 because I loved it on my 335, I knew I wouldn't be tracking the car so no real need for the S55 power in the high RPMs, and that exhaust note...man, that exhaust note just sounds so good to me.

Same here.. ✊🏻

The N55 M2 is good money, I can blast off from 0 to oblivion, in a flash and everything in my peripheral just ends up behind me

I really don't see the needs for any more power unless you going AWD, sticker rubbers and some fine-tune spring and dampers..

I like that the M2C looks sweet but that S55 crank hub issue gives me the chills and the low hanging exhaust irks me.

I'm good with the N55 until I could get a S58 and graduate to the next level..



https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...38042EN/368917

[bimmer98]

I'm living this debate right now trying to determine which flavor. I've had three 135's and do love the N55. I've also never owned an M car, so any of the contenders will be a big upgrade. I'll visit a track a couple times a year but am not a racer. It's not going to be my daily driver but most of it's life will be on the street. I've spent some time in the N55 at the M school, but no time in the S55. I'm planning a test drive soon but there aren't many around where I live, so it will take a road trip. It's great to hear the comparisons from those that have owned both. The price point on 2016 and 2017 is crazy low, under $40k. I'm sure my future will include trading up, but trying to decide if I should just skip ahead to the S55 for what seems to be around $5-7k price difference or get used to the added power of the N55 first and then trade up to a more tuneable S55 later. These are good problems to have I suppose.

[doug_999]

Originally Posted by bimmer98

..... The price point on 2016 and 2017 is crazy low, under $40k. ..

The 2016/2017s went for about $55K with exec package if I remember correctly. The BMW residual at the time was something horrific like 47% (or lower) - so BMW had them pegged at being worth about $26,000 (with exec package) and that was supposed to be their value as of LAST YEAR.

My point... the car has held its value amazingly well (worth about 60-70% of list after 4 years) and I still laugh at the people who said "watch the value drop off a cliff when the M2C comes out".

It truly is an amazing car. Oh and if you leased the car, you were... not the smartest person on the block - even if you "did it through the business".

Originally Posted by BurpZilla

Glad to see my OG thread picked up from a couple years ago!!

They merged a new thread into yours

[richard in NC]

Originally Posted by bimmer98

I'm living this debate right now trying to determine which flavor. I've had three 135's and do love the N55. I've also never owned an M car, so any of the contenders will be a big upgrade. I'll visit a track a couple times a year but am not a racer. It's not going to be my daily driver but most of it's life will be on the street. I've spent some time in the N55 at the M school, but no time in the S55. I'm planning a test drive soon but there aren't many around where I live, so it will take a road trip. It's great to hear the comparisons from those that have owned both. The price point on 2016 and 2017 is crazy low, under $40k. I'm sure my future will include trading up, but trying to decide if I should just skip ahead to the S55 for what seems to be around $5-7k price difference or get used to the added power of the N55 first and then trade up to a more tuneable S55 later. These are good problems to have I suppose.

Both cars are great. I've not owned the OG M2 but drove one at M School and and had the X4 M40 with an N55. Now I own the M2C. Plus a friend has owned both. The S55 in the M2 is fantastic with a fantastic mid-range surge, instant throttle response and a good top end (although less than the M3/M4). It also may be more tunable, easy to get to M3/M4 power levels and beyond.

The best thing going for the N55 is a great exhaust note. It is tunable as well but doesn't have the big oil coolers, etc to help with high power and running hard.

But in my opinion the M2C gives you more than just the motor. The styling is more aggressive and set apart from the base 2 series, the carbon fiber strut brace is cool to look at plus functional as well, the seats and some interior touches are nicer as well. Plus you get the M1/M2 buttons and individually configurable settings.

[robertm]

Both are great rides. The OG is a blast and so is the comp. Really can't go wrong with either. The Comp is more expensive but you get more content. Go with what makes ya happy!

[Karmic Man]

For those who are interested in the technicalities of the S55 against the N55

http://s3.bimmerfile.com.s3.amazonaw...S55-Engine.pdf