M2 & M2 Competition GIF Comparisons

dnfonline · 06-01-2018, 07:25 AM

Has everyone missed the point?
If the upgrade only had these cosmetic changes, then it would be disappointing.
The real change is the engine etc.

F87LUV · 06-01-2018, 08:25 AM

I can easily solve everyone's issue with the new grill- buy black.

AD18 · 06-01-2018, 11:05 AM

Should we expect the M2 Comp to sound the same as the M3/M4's given they have the same engine?

mToronto · 06-01-2018, 01:36 PM

Yes it will sound nearly identical to the M3/M4.

Poochie · 06-01-2018, 01:47 PM

I am for Sapphire Black Metallic paint Code 475. You could never go wrong with a black BMW.

The only bad thing about black that I could think of is it doesn't highlight your carbon fiber pieces. But that ain't no bigger..

boostspoon · 06-01-2018, 01:58 PM

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Can't seem to get past the impression that the new front grill is looking more and more like a KIA. Maybe the black trim is throwing me off.

I’m truly questioning how many KIAs I’ve seen recently and even fewer that may have this type of grille everyone refers. Next to none.

Maybe my eyes aren’t attracted to KIAs, but it’s doubtful as I don’t think anyone even buys those cars. Wiser folks buy Japanese cars for commuters or American for big discounts.

Even if it were the exact same, what’s the big deal? It’s just a car with one similar feature. Either buy the KIA or buy the BMW, I’ll let your justifications choose.

mToronto · 06-01-2018, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by boostspoon

I’m truly questioning how many KIAs I’ve seen recently and even fewer that may have this type of grille everyone refers. Next to none.

Maybe my eyes aren’t attracted to KIAs, but it’s doubtful as I don’t think anyone even buys those cars. Wiser folks buy Japanese cars for commuters or American for big discounts.

Even if it were the exact same, what’s the big deal? It’s just a car with one similar feature. Either buy the KIA or buy the BMW, I’ll let your justifications choose.

I agree it doesn't look at all like a KIA. Personally I love everything about the new grill(s), except I'd have preferred they body-colored the area between them. I understand that they're trying to bring back a little of the classic, connected-kidney design, I'm just not a fan of it. But nothing a quick trip to the body shop can't fix. Score, sand and paint the center to match the body and it'll look even better.

Cavpilot2k · 06-01-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mToronto

Yes it will sound nearly identical to the M3/M4.

Not if they do a single-Path or crossover midpipe.
That seems to make all the difference in this engine

boostspoon · 06-01-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mToronto

I agree it doesn't look at all like a KIA. Personally I love everything about the new grill(s), except I'd have preferred they body-colored the area between them. I understand that they're trying to bring back a little of the classic, connected-kidney design, I'm just not a fan of it. But nothing a quick trip to the body shop can't fix. Score, sand and paint the center to match the body and it'll look even better.

Looking forward to seeing how creative this community gets to modifying the grilles

sandlion · 06-01-2018, 05:52 PM

grill is vomit. get a civic r of you like that.

functional upgrades, yes!

Cavpilot2k · 06-01-2018, 06:02 PM

I don't mind the grill anymore. It's not like there has ever been a distinct BMW kidney grill design - they change and morph with every new model, so there isn't an iconic "THE BMW Grill".

But, as they have moved together and become a single unit rather than a pair, I don't think it appropriate to call it a "kidney" grill.

Maybe liver grill or even pancreas grill.

Yeah...it's the new and distinctive BMW Pancreas Grill!

JustChris · 06-01-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mToronto

Yes it will sound nearly identical to the M3/M4.

I'm out.

Tag · 06-01-2018, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I don't mind the grill anymore. It's not like there has ever been a distinct BMW kidney grill design - they change and morph with every new model, so there isn't an iconic "THE BMW Grill".

But, as they have moved together and become a single unit rather than a pair, I don't think it appropriate to call it a "kidney" grill.

Maybe liver grill or even pancreas grill.

Yeah...it's the new and distinctive BMW Pancreas Grill!

"mono kidney"

https://youtu.be/K4aKA3SUsDw?t=2m45s

lve2xlr8 · 06-01-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sandlion

grill is vomit. get a civic r of you like that.

functional upgrades, yes!

The bigger grills are functional...

sandlion · 06-01-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lve2xlr8

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Originally Posted by sandlion

grill is vomit. get a civic r of you like that.

functional upgrades, yes!

The bigger grills are functional...

not really

Cavpilot2k · 06-01-2018, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I don't mind the grill anymore. It's not like there has ever been a distinct BMW kidney grill design - they change and morph with every new model, so there isn't an iconic "THE BMW Grill".

But, as they have moved together and become a single unit rather than a pair, I don't think it appropriate to call it a "kidney" grill.

Maybe liver grill or even pancreas grill.

Yeah...it's the new and distinctive BMW Pancreas Grill!

"mono kidney"

https://youtu.be/K4aKA3SUsDw?t=2m45s

That's silly. It's like "mono-eye".
You call it a kidney grill because there are a pair of them. If it's only one, why call it a kidney.

I'm sticking with Pancreas (because the liver is too asymmetrical).

junx · 06-02-2018, 11:32 AM

The new unibrow grills are horrific oh lord

paliknight · 06-05-2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AEUROPLUG

For sub 60k... this is the best car out there!!

I see M2s listed for high 60's new at dealerships! I don't see this car being cheaper than that! Sub 60's is a theoretical price! Don't forget those nice dealer markups.

Blackfield · 06-05-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by paliknight

I see M2s listed for high 60's new at dealerships! I don't see this car being cheaper than that! Sub 60's is a theoretical price! Don't forget those nice dealer markups.

You just need to find dealer that is willing to sell at MSRP. Yes, they exist.

Tag · 06-23-2018, 01:56 PM

360°

M3 Adjuster · 06-24-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

I am for Sapphire Black Metallic paint Code 475. You could never go wrong with a black BMW.

The only bad thing about black that I could think of is it doesn't highlight your carbon fiber pieces. But that ain't no bigger..

Are you sure ? Because that World Cup car with carbon bits sure looks awesome.

No Boost · 06-24-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by F87LUV

I can easily solve everyone's issue with the new grill- buy black.

Black also camoflages the big fangs on our cars, a design feature I'm not too fond of.

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