[Karmic Man]

Is this new?

When the M2C first came out no M2 owners ever waved at me...instead they tried to drag race me...may be that's the NEW etiquette these days

I do wave at M2CS when I see one

[ptgltw]

Originally Posted by kristobias

Great post. I could sub in my 2002 for every time you mention E30. It stops people in their tracks and no one feels weird about coming up and asking questions and taking pics. I get flashed by anyone and everyone from modern BMW's to minivans. And I always acknowledge. With the M2 I wave at other M2's but rarely get a wave. I get most attention from young guys in 235's and 240's who probably aspire to an M2.

Yes exactly!! I had a 2002 and it was a big hug. It was a turbo flared car with an s14 ( surprise surprise right?) once I was followed for 2 miles. The guy was so happy I stopped at the warehouse. He said he grew up in one and we talked about old times. What a friendly car the 2002 model is and their owners as well.

[DanG]

Originally Posted by Moflow

I always wave and I think every encounter with a fellow M2 comp, they’ve waved back. OG M2s usually wave as well, but the one CS guy I waved to did not wave back

Granted it’s probably just him not noticing me on the other side of the street. I did have one OG guy actually make eye contact and then deliberately not wave/return my thumbs up, but most of them do.

Hmm. You do better than me. I can’t remember that last time I saw any flavor of an M2.

[kristobias]

Originally Posted by ptgltw

Yes exactly!! I had a 2002 and it was a big hug. It was a turbo flared car with an s14 ( surprise surprise right?) once I was followed for 2 miles. The guy was so happy I stopped at the warehouse. He said he grew up in one and we talked about old times. What a friendly car the 2002 model is and their owners as well.

I have one of those too, 2.5L.

[TargaM2]

To be honest I'm pleasantly surprised an M2CS owner would want to associate with or even acknowledge other M2/M2C owners.
From what I've seen CS owners on this site come across as the types that for some unknown reason seem to think the sun shines out of their arse & that the CS has nothing in common with other M2s.

[Moflow]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

To be honest I'm quite surprised an M2CS owner would want to associate with or even acknowledge other M2/M2C owners.
From what I've seen many of the CS owners on this site come across as arogant types that seem to think the sun shines out of their arse & that the CS has nothing in common with other M2s.

I dunno if that's really true. The only time it gets brought up is when comp owners try to tell CS owners that they wasted $25K. At which point CS owners say the exact same thing I'd say to a Mustang owner trying to tell me I wasted my money on the comp "Cool story. Your car is a very good car in its own right, but it costs less because it's demonstrably not as good."

I don't think a single CS owner on this board believes that the Competition isn't a good car, they're just tired of hearing "Well the CS isn't a good value for me, therefore it shouldn't be a good value to you either."

[TargaM2]

Originally Posted by Moflow

I dunno if that's really true. The only time it gets brought up is when comp owners try to tell CS owners that they wasted $25K. At which point CS owners say the exact same thing I'd say to a Mustang owner trying to tell me I wasted my money on the comp "Cool story. Your car is a very good car in its own right, but it costs less because it's demonstrably not as good."

I don't think a single CS owner on this board believes that the Competition isn't a good car, they're just tired of hearing "Well the CS isn't a good value for me, therefore it shouldn't be a good value to you either."

Really ?
The chest beating is that bad from some CS owners on some threads that I now spend more time on the M3/4 forum so I don't have to listen to some CS owners trying to convince all & sundry (themselves included) of how wonderful they are because they bought a CS.
Yes I noticed similar behavior from a few M2C owners to a much lesser degree, however it was more about the virtues of the car than the owners. I'm sure it will all blow over eventually but until then I'll just avoid it & keep my stomach contents intact.
It's strange that it doesn't seem to happen on the other manufacturer forums of performance cars I own & frequent (even on the AMG forum strangely), must be a BMW thing I guess. Though I suspect it's more due to the fact that the other forums I frequent are Euro based rather than US based thus the members are much more experienced in the world of performance vehicle offerings & less of the inexperienced fanboy types.
Anyway as I said it's nice to hear others such as the OP 'a CS owner' willingness to acknowledge others with a similar interest.

[Davil]

I always try to wave. Sometimes I am too slow as I am too busy staring at the car. M2C looks so great on the road. So if it is oncoming traffic I often miss the wave. I think the same thing happens to the other party a lot of times. If it is not in traffic or you are going slowly then waves are more common.

[scoale]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

Really ?
The chest beating is that bad from some CS owners on some threads that I now spend more time on the M3/4 forum so I don't have to listen to some CS owners trying to convince all & sundry (themselves included) of how wonderful they are because they bought a CS.
Yes I noticed similar behavior from a few M2C owners to a much lesser degree, however it was more about the virtues of the car than the owners. I'm sure it will all blow over eventually but until then I'll just avoid it & keep my stomach contents intact.
It's strange that it doesn't seem to happen on the other manufacturer forums of performance cars I own & frequent (even on the AMG forum strangely), must be a BMW thing I guess. Though I suspect it's more due to the fact that the other forums I frequent are Euro based rather than US based thus the members are much more experienced in the world of performance vehicle offerings & less of the inexperienced fanboy types.
Anyway as I said it's nice to hear others such as the OP 'a CS owner' willingness to acknowledge others with a similar interest.

The pissing matches are not limited to M2/M2c/M2cs owners. Exactly the same thing occurs with every new model: check out M3 comp/M3 cs threads, new G80/G82 threads, etc. Everyone is emotionally and financially invested in their choice and no amount of debate is changing any minds. When the G87 debuts we will rinse and repeat.

The M2cs is, by all accounts, an exceptional car. I personally think that it is worth the $$ and probably would have bought one if I didn't already have an M2c. I would definitely give the thumbs up to any owners I run across...which obviously won't be many given the #s....in fact, I go months between M2c sightings.

[baege]

I generally find the amount of love between M2 drivers (regardless of which trim level) is decent (I would say I get some sort of love 50% of the time), but pales in contrast to the e86 brotherhood.

When you are in an e86 and you see another e86, there is acknowledgment and shared love almost 100% of the time, even if you are in an SI and come across an M.

On the other hand, when I had my porsches, I found that porsche drivers are much less lovey duvey, probably coz a bunch of them are just in it for the flex and are annoyed by you in another porsche dulling their glitz factor.

I will 100% be very excited when I finally see a CS on the road and will definitely express my love!

[swampfox94]

I love seeing other m2s on the road. I get a cheesy grin and wave everytime, and no one can stop me!

[classj]

Honestly I gave up on listening to people’s opinions on cars a long time ago. Too many years (30) hanging at car shows. I can almost tell what someone is going to say when they walk over at this point depending on the day and the car.

There is always that guy that comes over and says, why did you buy x instead of y....this version is not worth as much.... this version is a tape package.... you couldn’t afford a GT2RS I guess....my cousin’s former roommate had one like this but it was nicer.

Of course, 9 out of 10 times when you say “tell me about your car”. It is either on cinder blocks in a field with a tree growing through it, in their garage in a million pieces, or they are looking to buy “one day” and currently drive a minivan. But don’t worry, when they do buy it will be better than your car.

I go talk to the guys with grease under their fingernails and clearly spent thousands of hours working on their own car. Much more interesting.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by classj

Honestly I gave up on listening to people's opinions on cars a long time ago. Too many years (30) hanging at car shows. I can almost tell what someone is going to say when they walk over at this point depending on the day and the car.

There is always that guy that comes over and says, why did you buy x instead of y....this version is not worth as much.... this version is a tape package.... you couldn't afford a GT2RS I guess....my cousin's former roommate had one like this but it was nicer.

Of course, 9 out of 10 times when you say "tell me about your car". It is either on cinder blocks in a field with a tree growing through it, in their garage in a million pieces, or they are looking to buy "one day" and currently drive a minivan. But don't worry, when they do buy it will be better than your car.

I go talk to the guys with grease under their fingernails and clearly spent thousands of hours working on their own car. Much more interesting.

Loved your post; how bloody true that is

Originally Posted by Bimmed Out

I will wave or nod to other ///M drivers, just like I always have. If they don't wave back, I couldn't possibly care less.

You see, I'm driving my M2 CS when it happens

nuff said

[Bimmed Out]

I will wave or nod to other ///M drivers, just like I always have. If they don't wave back, I couldn't possibly care less. You see, I'm driving my M2 CS when it happens.

[scoale]

Originally Posted by classj

...I go talk to the guys with grease under their fingernails and clearly spent thousands of hours working on their own car. Much more interesting.

Great post. In my experience, these are also the guys that really love their cars versus those who are never fully satisfied no matter what they have and/or live in constant fear of something nicer pulling up next to them at the stoplight

[Bingham]

Can confirm M2 love in Nashville...several thumbs up from other owners of same and other brands.

Still waiting to see a CS...I will certainly wave, if no return love may change my finger grip quickly!

Be well and happy Easter. B.

[Fuji550i]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

To be honest I'm pleasantly surprised an M2CS owner would want to associate with or even acknowledge other M2/M2C owners.
From what I've seen CS owners on this site come across as the types that for some unknown reason seem to think the sun shines out of their arse & that the CS has nothing in common with other M2s.

I don't know if that is a true statement. I owned both m2c and CS. I love the M2 in general and waive to a LBB M2c driver while I was in my CS. The guy didn't acknowledge me even though we made eye contact. Jealousy perhaps but I don't care. I love all M cars in general. I agreed with an earlier post that it's more of the individual than the car group

My believe is most CS owners can own a G80 M3 or M4 if they choose but decided on the M2 CS because it's one great car. Don't be a hater and enjoy what you got. If you think you M2c is better than the CS, then that's all it matter to you.

[veenut28]

I so rarely see another M car around my rural area that I'd be excited af to see an M2CS on the road. I was stunned when a MB MT car arrived at my local dealership and keep hoping to see it around but no luck so far. I don't know that I'd extrapolate your experience with two local M2C to the entire ownership pool being indifferent or jealous.

The only thing that turns me off to the CS is the attitude of some of the posters on this forum. I get that it's partially in response to months of being told you overpaid, but some of y'all are out here acting like you discovered plutonium. Yeesh...

[cptobvious]

Originally Posted by veenut28

I so rarely see another M car around my rural area that I'd be excited af to see an M2CS on the road. I was stunned when a MB MT car arrived at my local dealership and keep hoping to see it around but no luck so far. I don't know that I'd extrapolate your experience with two local M2C to the entire ownership pool being indifferent or jealous.

The only thing that turns me off to the CS is the attitude of some of the posters on this forum. I get that it's partially in response to months of being told you overpaid, but some of y'all are out here acting like you discovered plutonium. Yeesh...

Former M2C owner here.

Quite honestly, I feel like M2CS owners on this forum DID in fact discover plutonium, and gold, and platinum to boot.

If you were smart / lucky enough to buy an M2CS, you deserve a free 18 year-old Brazilian swimsuit model. And barring that, at the very least, I feel you deserve some rounds of self congratulation on a car forum.

[ptgltw]

Originally Posted by cptobvious

Former M2C owner here.

Quite honestly, I feel like M2CS owners on this forum DID in fact discover plutonium, and gold, and platinum to boot.

If you were smart / lucky enough to buy an M2CS, you deserve a free 18 year-old Brazilian swimsuit model. And barring that, at the very least, I feel you deserve some rounds of self congratulation on a car forum.

Nah just the best driving Bmw arguably of all time. Yes I said it. All TIME. Did I stutter? Actually I do stutter in real life but it should come through in regular non stuttering mode on the internet.

After reading more and more comments I’m glad to be apart of the m2 CS ownership community. Most of us are humble, level headed and take the high road.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by veenut28

I get that it's partially in response to months of being told you overpaid, but some of y'all are out here acting like you discovered plutonium. Yeesh...

Unobtainium more like it

Originally Posted by cptobvious

Former M2C owner here.

Quite honestly, I feel like M2CS owners on this forum DID in fact discover plutonium, and gold, and platinum to boot.

Unobtainium I tells'ya, they're almost all gone

Originally Posted by ptgltw

Nah just the best driving Bmw arguably of all time. Yes I said it. All TIME. Most of us are humble, level headed and take the high road.

Humble and level headed until we Press M1 button, then the beast reveals itself

[TargaM2]

Originally Posted by veenut28

I so rarely see another M car around my rural area that I'd be excited af to see an M2CS on the road. I was stunned when a MB MT car arrived at my local dealership and keep hoping to see it around but no luck so far. I don't know that I'd extrapolate your experience with two local M2C to the entire ownership pool being indifferent or jealous.

The only thing that turns me off to the CS is the attitude of some of the posters on this forum. I get that it's partially in response to months of being told you overpaid, but some of y'all are out here acting like you discovered plutonium. Yeesh...

Agree 100%.
I have zero respect for someone just because they bought a car (any car) & if you expect respect for that your a moron.
Any halfwit can buy a car, all that it takes is a cheque book & in fact not even that nowadays as most owners on here lease them so they don't actually own anything. Once it's paid for you own it, until then you don't own shit.
I have major respect for someone that restores/rebuilds/improves/modifies, races/rallies/competes in a car. That takes knowledge, skill & experience.