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Having sat in the M2 and M2C - I get the familiarity comment, as the interior, idrive, and overall layout-ergonomics come from the same family. But how about the drive? steering, etc?
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I'm coming from a '16 6MT "Civic" M3 comparing against a '19 DCT M2C so it's not an ideal comparison. A recent knee surgery forced me into an automatic, but I do really like the DCT.
The summary is as you might expect - the M2C is more fun to drive while the M3 is more convenient and livable. It's frustrating that we have to make compromises when getting into a smaller more sporty model, but that's the reality with car manufacturers. And to be fair, the F80 is over $16k more MSRP when similarly spec'd so the additionally provided amenities are certainly justified. M2C Negatives:
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Edit: I forgot the brakes.
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01-24-2019, 12:23 PM | #579 |
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This car is so beautiful. In the process of attempting to secure one for purchase. It's so odd - some posts make it seem easy to get one for less than MSRP, others make it seem impossible to even find an available car for purchase. I suppose I'll find out in the coming weeks which is more accurate.
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I told them I wouldn't pay over MSRP and he told me they couldn't discount it. Negotiation over. Purchase made. Of course, your mileage may vary...
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Not sure if it has been mentioned but the first batch of 2020 cars will be allocated next month.
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Well, it is proving somewhat difficult to even find an available 6 speed manual M2C in the Southern California area at the moment. I've emailed a bunch of dealerships and allegedly there is only one M2C available on the West Coast.
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01-25-2019, 06:58 PM | #583 |
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Also, MSRP for this car is $58,900, correct? If, for example, it was a 6 speed manual, alpine white, no executive package. I am getting quoted quite high MSRP prices.....And dealers are using the term MSRP, not MSRP + markup or "market price."
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01-25-2019, 07:23 PM | #584 |
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Correct, 58900 + 995 for delivery. Not surprised to hear dealers marking it up. It's in short supply. Dealers that aren't slimy won't mark it up and will sell it at MSRP. They're out there, keep looking. You may have to go out of state.
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02-01-2019, 02:01 PM | #585 |
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Silly question, but did you guys receive like a free hat or something in the mail? Two days after I bought my M2c, I got an email from BMW NA saying "something special is headed your way. Wear it with pride" Nothing ever showed up and I didn't think anything of it.
But yesterday, BMW NA called me to do a general "it's been a month, what are your thoughts" call. I said I was very happy and also mentioned that, "I got an email saying there was something headed my way and to wear it with pride. Not a big deal, but I never got anything, if I was supposed to". The rep got extremely defensive and told me they don't ever send out such an email and certainly weren't in the business of giving out free merchandise. I reiterated that I didn't care, and he asked if there was anything else I wanted to share before he ended the call. It was a strange experience! I went from not giving a shit to a bit annoyed. |
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02-01-2019, 02:30 PM | #587 |
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Hm, looks like I mis-remembered it a bit. They're probably saying to wear the BMW Roundel (by driving the car) proudly.
The something special coming your way could be a "How to install the BMW App on your phone" email, I suppose. |
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I figured it's only right that I close the loop on my buying experience. I called/emailed numerous dealers in California, many of which were recommended by a member of this forum. None of the dealers had any vehicles in stock (some had DCT, but I wanted manual). One told me that he had a car for two days and ended up selling it for $10K over MSRP. The universal thread was that the car is "almost impossible" to get at MSRP right now.
Multiple dealers said that there were no manual M2C left on the West Coast, and allegedly there were only 6 scattered around random parts of the country. I used various websites to find a few manual cars, but I soon realized that most of these were erroneously advertised - different colors and transmissions than what was represented online. I eventually found a black m2c at a random dealership in Texas. Moreover, the "stop-sell" order that everyone had been talking about (which prevented sale of M2C until some tail-light issue was addressed) was lifted an hour or so before I called this particular dealership. And........the car was being sold for MSRP. I immediately closed the deal over the phone, and spent the next week exchanging paperwork and finalizing transportation details. *Side note*: Right after I closed the deal over the phone, the salesperson informed me that a family had walked into the dealership "begging" to buy the car; if I had called an hour later, I probably would have lost the car! Long story short, delivery of the vehicle should be today or tomorrow morning. I've included some pics of the car before it was loaded onto the delivery truck. Update: I just got a text as I was about to submit this that delivery will be between 4 and 6pm today. Hell yeah! Too bad it's raining in Los Angeles. Thanks to those who responded to my questions and gave me some good advice and encouragement along the way. Maybe I'll see some of you around the Los Angeles Area. I"ll throw in some pics and experience posts in the near future. Last edited by JayDeeMD; 02-02-2019 at 11:35 AM.. Reason: typo |
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Great story man!! Congrats on the car.
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For what it's worth, I've been looking for a manual car in Arizona. I've called and emailed several dealers and gotten nothing. A lot of "maybe something in a few months...maybe". I was offered one automatic trans car in Phoenix at sticker, but that's been about it. One dealer tried to convince me that a manual/convertible M240 (at $56k) was basically the same car, which was interesting.
I want to wait for a new M2C, but one of those 2017 M2s for $45k that Carmax has is starting to look tempting. |
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Ordered a new 2020 M2C from BMW of Encinitas. I was told they had 6 open allocations at time of ordering (last Saturday.) They have been terrific to work with so far.
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[QUOTE=billspreston;24204682]
M2C Negatives:
If rumors are to be believed, the M2 CS will have a carbon fiber roof, I believe. I am not sure if no kick open trunk is something one would expect or even want on a car like a M2C. Seems to me something one would want in a minivan or large sedan. The bootlid is so light it barely takes any effort to open. I'd think that the type of person that would be concerned about shaving off a few kilos with a carbon fiber roof wouldn't want to add them back on with a motor back there to open the boot. |
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