[ChrisMT79]

I am beginning to feel bad that I seem to be following your threads like a lemming... lol. I appreciate your dedication and always providing incite and (as valid as possible) information. That said, I love my current M3, I really do. Though proportionally, I just see the potential for the M2 to be our generations omnipotent. And with any luck, (and hopefully some of our input) BMW follows the yellow brick road, and knocks it out of the park.

[Mark's M]

Originally Posted by ChrisMT79

Though proportionally, I just see the potential for the M2 to be our generations omnipotent. And with any luck, (and hopefully some of our input) BMW follows the yellow brick road, and knocks it out of the park.

Exactly what I've heard will be the case. But your car is the envy of so many and the reason why the M2 will live up to enthusiast expectations!!

[Denk]

Originally Posted by W///

P.S. Would the E46 replace or add to the E92?

Definitely add. As much as I love the e46, I learned my lesson trading down last time. Now the M2 may have enough potential to be a replacement for my e92. Ultimately, I'd like to have both. Time will tell.

The anticipation is frustrating and intoxicating at the same time. I do get a little buzz from every update.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Denk

Definitely add. As much as I love the e46, I learned my lesson trading down last time. Now the M2 may have enough potential to be a replacement for my e92. Ultimately, I'd like to have both. Time will tell.

The anticipation is frustrating and intoxicating at the same time. I do get a little buzz from every update.

I'd say add it. As much as I know I'll enjoy the M2, at the end of the day, it's "just" an N55. You and I know too damn well just how glorious it is to own an engine like the S65. There will never be anything like it ever again by BMW. I promise you that you'll be kicking yourself when you hear one roar by

[raysspl]

Can't wait to see the final specs!

[Denk]

Originally Posted by W///

I'd say add it. As much as I know I'll enjoy the M2, at the end of the day, it's "just" an N55. You and I know too damn well just how glorious it is to own an engine like the S65. There will never be anything like it ever again by BMW. I promise you that you'll be kicking yourself when you hear one roar by

[Deluxx3]

Wow! That thing looks freaking amazing in these shots. I can only imagine it in Alpine white with some CF goodies on the outside.

[ChrisMT79]

Originally Posted by Deluxx3

Wow! That thing looks freaking amazing in these shots. I can only imagine it in Alpine white with some CF goodies on the outside.

I approve of these sentiments

[EzequielR]

Holy crap, the anticipations is getting out of hand! Lol

[spool twice]

Looks good....glad they got rid of the severe tapper on the lower portion of the rear bumper on earlier spy shots and filled it with more muscular shaped one.

[ian48]

Is there a point to the M4 with this gem coming along shortly?
Not that there is any issue with the M4, but just look at that. This car is fantastic!
May also be slightly biased given I drive a 1-series.

[Franko's B]

Originally Posted by Denk

You know you're going to love the M2. The M235i is already a blast, imagine taking that up a nice notch in all areas. The tent thing could work...mmm. I like the way you think.

You can live in your car, you can't drive a house.....

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by ian48

Is there a point to the M4 with this gem coming along shortly?
Not that there is any issue with the M4, but just look at that. This car is fantastic!
May also be slightly biased given I drive a 1-series.

Not sure if this is a serious question. If you look over on the F80 board, there is a ton more action than the 2addicts board. That tells me that there are a lot more M3 and M4 owners than will be M2 owners.

The 4 series also outsells the 2 series 5:1. I've mentioned it before, the M2 will be a very niche car, just like the 2 series is. At some point 2 series may become more common as people move toward the smaller car trend. At this point, however, the car with more room and sleeker looks wins. Depending on how BMW prices the M2, I don't predict that they will sell too many of them (relative to M3's and M4's).

[inFamousKicks]

Looks mean!

[WhyGeeGee]

Before the Cayman GT4 announcement my money was on the M2 for my track use but not anymore. Still I will wait for the official unveiling before I make my final judgment.

[Hoopumpers]

Originally Posted by WhyGeeGee

Before the Cayman GT4 announcement my money was on the M2 for my track use but not anymore. Still I will wait for the official unveiling before I make my final judgment.

GT4. No brainer

[ArabianSensation]

Originally Posted by WhyGeeGee

Before the Cayman GT4 announcement my money was on the M2 for my track use but not anymore. Still I will wait for the official unveiling before I make my final judgment.

I am with you... but the Cayman GT4 is also $30k more base price (guessing a bit here). So if the M2 is 90% of the Cayman for 60% of the price ... I would swing M2. Or wait a year or two and pick up a used GT4...

[ArabianSensation]

Originally Posted by W///

You must seriously be the 4th person that has told me that today. The problem is that I'm not getting rid of my E92 M3, and if I keep the E36 M3 too and an M2, that's just way too much more overlap and almost too car collector-ish haha.

So while yes, selling the E36 M3 and using that cash for a down payment would be nice, that's just one too many cars. I also have a 4Runner beater on top of all this too.

Like I was telling Denk, it'll probably have to come down to a test drive before I can make my final decision.

Yeah I understand lol. Honestly though they are all very different cars. If you do decide to sell the E36 ... let me know ... lol. Like Reedomn said they are depreciating like crazy in that weird purple color!

[Nugget]

[UpNcOmINg!]

The ///M2 I think will be a definite notch up from the 1M in terms of numbers. The electric steering is worrying me a bit I won't lie. I love the analogue stuff.

As for selling a Barney e36 ///M3. I told you before in one of my first posts to the forum, don't sell that car.

[BMW269]

M2 over M4 any day in terms of looks. If need practicality, then M3.

M2 is shaping up well. Only disappointment will again be the engine.

As for M2 vs. GT4 no comparison. One is a souped up family hatch, the other is a true sports car.

[Danyutz]