Advice requested: 2017 or 2018 M2

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 12:29 AM

Advice requested: 2017 or 2018 M2

Similar conundrum to a previous/recent forum post…great to see the feedback from the community.

2017 M2 (MT): $41.5k, 40k miles
Specs: completely stock, MGM, decent shape (no obvious flaws) and would rate 8/10.

2018 M2 (MT): $48.5k, 25k miles
Specs: LBB, MPE, carbon fiber bits (spoiler and front/rear fins) bolt-ons (intercooler, charge & down pipe), and stage 1 tune. Very good shape, and would rate 9.5/10.

Leaning 2017. Curious if the consensus is the bolt ons, less miles, LCI, and better condition vehicle is worth the $7k premium.

F87source · 10-11-2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Boiler340

Advice requested: 2017 or 2018 M2

Similar conundrum to a previous/recent forum post…great to see the feedback from the community.

2017 M2 (MT): $41.5k, 40k miles
Specs: completely stock, MGM, decent shape (no obvious flaws) and would rate 8/10.

2018 M2 (MT): $48.5k, 25k miles
Specs: LBB, MPE, carbon fiber bits (spoiler and front/rear fins) bolt-ons (intercooler, charge & down pipe), and stage 1 tune. Very good shape, and would rate 9.5/10.

Leaning 2017. Curious if the consensus is the bolt ons, less miles, LCI, and better condition vehicle is worth the $7k premium.

I would go 2018, you get a better condition car, lower miles + a bunch of mods for only $7k more. This is not even factoring in you get a touch screen display as well which is really nice, and all the lci bits.

Petrucci · 10-11-2021, 12:39 AM

Definitely the 2018. The instrument panel and updated taillights were an easy deciding factor for me when I was shopping around for mine.

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

LLB-M2 · 10-11-2021, 04:32 AM

Only by tec specs i would choose the 2018.
The 2017 is a N55. The 2018 (Comp?) can be a S55.
So check the sound of both, if its important for you.

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 05:51 AM

N55 for the '18…unsure if comps were built for that MY.

Sound for the '18 is good, if a little too loud at times with the combination of the MPE and bolt-ons.

As others have alluded, value is holding strong for the M2. It'll be interesting to see how this evolves with the new M2 release.

MidnightM2 · 10-11-2021, 06:09 AM

Weren't pre LCI cars pwg vs ewg on the LCI?

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 06:26 AM

Everything I'm seeing is post-July 2013 is EWG for N55 builds.

I could be wrong as I had no idea there was a difference until you brought it up.

Tldr; EWG seems to be better than PWG.

MidnightM2 · 10-11-2021, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Boiler340

Everything I'm seeing is post-July 2013 is EWG for N55 builds.

I could be wrong as I had no idea there was a difference until you brought it up.

Tldr; EWG seems to be better than PWG.

Yeah I think you're right

MidnightM2 · 10-11-2021, 07:01 AM

I have a 2018 LCI

Benefits vs pre LCI which I'm aware of
- New tail light design
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Indicator stalk better designed
- Touch screen & newer iDrive

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 07:20 AM

Thanks, that's what I've experienced in person as well, test driving both vehicles.

I acknowledge the upgrades are very nice, both cosmetically and performance-wise. Still grappling with the difference in price for vehicles so similar.

Rumbloki · 10-11-2021, 08:44 AM

The 2018 is well worth the extra cost. Room to negotiate?

DanG · 10-11-2021, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LLB-M2

Only by tec specs i would choose the 2018.
The 2017 is a N55. The 2018 (Comp?) can be a S55.
So check the sound of both, if its important for you.

In the US there were no 2018 M2 Competitions. 2019 was the first.

Al Bundy's Dodge · 10-11-2021, 09:00 AM

If you like the mods on the 2018, then the 2018 is your choice. Good luck!

WedgeSalad · 10-11-2021, 10:07 AM

I'd go for the 2018. First make sure that you like the newer interior and headlight/taillight designs as some people prefer the pre lci look and others don't, its personal preference. Then I'd make sure the mpe on the 2018 doesn't have the rattle issue on start up.

-Eidos · 10-11-2021, 01:19 PM

2018

CalAcacian · 10-11-2021, 01:29 PM

2018. Worth it for the lower miles and LCI alone, but the mods sweeten the deal even more.

Boiler340 · 10-11-2021, 02:57 PM

Thanks all for the inputs. Appears to be overwhelming in favor of the 2018.

LLB-M2 · 10-11-2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Boiler340

N55 for the '18…unsure if comps were built for that MY.

Okay, then the 2018, would be the better deal. In Germany are most 2018 Comp models (S55 + OPF ) --> less sound.

dJentlemanZero · 10-21-2021, 11:29 PM

Personally I chose 2017 (assuming 2017 vs 2018 NON comp). LCI update is purely cosmetic (other than touch screen - which I don't care about), and I prefer the old-school dash in the non LCI. iDrive hardware is otherwise the same, and getting the iDrive 6 look takes 10mins with BimmerCode.

TL;DR - buy the car in the best condition you can afford, in the colour you prefer.

stulio2181 · 10-22-2021, 08:46 AM

To add, pre LCI gauges have an issue with readability under certain lighting conditions. LCI solved that issue, but be very careful when cleaning the non reflective plastic covering the instrument cluster. It'll scratch if you even look at it the wrong way… learned that lesson the hard way.

Wolfman’s Brother · 10-22-2021, 03:47 PM

+1 for the classic BMW gauges in the 2016-2017 but between the two above options, the ‘18 is the move.

10-11-2021, 12:29 AM	#1
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Advice requested: 2017 or 2018 M2 Similar conundrum to a previous/recent forum post…great to see the feedback from the community. 2017 M2 (MT): $41.5k, 40k miles Specs: completely stock, MGM, decent shape (no obvious flaws) and would rate 8/10. 2018 M2 (MT): $48.5k, 25k miles Specs: LBB, MPE, carbon fiber bits (spoiler and front/rear fins) bolt-ons (intercooler, charge & down pipe), and stage 1 tune. Very good shape, and would rate 9.5/10. Leaning 2017. Curious if the consensus is the bolt ons, less miles, LCI, and better condition vehicle is worth the $7k premium.
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10-11-2021, 12:39 AM	#3
Petrucci New Member 59 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 1995 M3 & 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Definitely the 2018. The instrument panel and updated taillights were an easy deciding factor for me when I was shopping around for mine.
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10-11-2021, 12:46 AM	#4
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
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10-11-2021, 04:32 AM	#5
LLB-M2 Private 22 Rep 63 Posts Drives: BMW M2 (N55) Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Only by tec specs i would choose the 2018. The 2017 is a N55. The 2018 (Comp?) can be a S55. So check the sound of both, if its important for you.
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10-11-2021, 05:51 AM	#6
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	N55 for the '18…unsure if comps were built for that MY. Sound for the '18 is good, if a little too loud at times with the combination of the MPE and bolt-ons. As others have alluded, value is holding strong for the M2. It'll be interesting to see how this evolves with the new M2 release.
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10-11-2021, 06:09 AM	#7
MidnightM2 Private 53 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 LCI Join Date: May 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Weren't pre LCI cars pwg vs ewg on the LCI?
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10-11-2021, 06:26 AM	#8
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Everything I'm seeing is post-July 2013 is EWG for N55 builds. I could be wrong as I had no idea there was a difference until you brought it up. Tldr; EWG seems to be better than PWG.
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10-11-2021, 07:01 AM	#10
MidnightM2 Private 53 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 LCI Join Date: May 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have a 2018 LCI Benefits vs pre LCI which I'm aware of - New tail light design - Adaptive LED headlights - Indicator stalk better designed - Touch screen & newer iDrive
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10-11-2021, 07:20 AM	#11
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Thanks, that's what I've experienced in person as well, test driving both vehicles. I acknowledge the upgrades are very nice, both cosmetically and performance-wise. Still grappling with the difference in price for vehicles so similar.
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10-11-2021, 08:44 AM	#12
Rumbloki Second Lieutenant 176 Rep 201 Posts Drives: Faster than most Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	The 2018 is well worth the extra cost. Room to negotiate? __________________ 2021 M2C, HS, 6MT, ZED, 763M w/spinners, AA single, AA axle back, Turner High Kick, Turner shifter support, M pedals, honeycomb reflector delete, BC Racing DS series
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Al Bundy's Dodge Captain 1639 Rep 904 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	If you like the mods on the 2018, then the 2018 is your choice. Good luck! __________________ 2009 328i xDrive 6MT (Retired and I miss her) 2015 335i xDrive 6MT (Retired and I dont miss her) 2018 M2 6MT (Never retiring)
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WedgeSalad First Lieutenant 273 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2018 F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the 2018. First make sure that you like the newer interior and headlight/taillight designs as some people prefer the pre lci look and others don't, its personal preference. Then I'd make sure the mpe on the 2018 doesn't have the rattle issue on start up.
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-Eidos @lbb_kev 490 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 (LBB) Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	2018 __________________ Speedtech Stage 3 (8474) \| Remus Exhaust \| Wagner EVO 3 \| XClutch \| Dorch Stage 3 HPFP \| Nostrum S2 Injectors \| Walbro 535 \| EOS EKP \| BendCalibration Flex Fuel Kit \| Intrax 1K2 \| SPL \| Drexler GT Race Light LSD by limitedslip.de \| Schirmer Diff Lift Kit Full E85 DI-Only 717WHP Flex Fuel tuned by BendCalibration (ECUTek) \| Built by SD Garage
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10-11-2021, 01:29 PM	#17
CalAcacian Lieutenant 542 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	2018. Worth it for the lower miles and LCI alone, but the mods sweeten the deal even more.
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10-11-2021, 02:57 PM	#18
Boiler340 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for the inputs. Appears to be overwhelming in favor of the 2018.
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10-21-2021, 11:29 PM	#20
dJentlemanZero New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW F87 M2 OG Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Personally I chose 2017 (assuming 2017 vs 2018 NON comp). LCI update is purely cosmetic (other than touch screen - which I don't care about), and I prefer the old-school dash in the non LCI. iDrive hardware is otherwise the same, and getting the iDrive 6 look takes 10mins with BimmerCode. TL;DR - buy the car in the best condition you can afford, in the colour you prefer.
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10-22-2021, 08:46 AM	#21
stulio2181 Second Lieutenant 376 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin,TX iTrader: (0)	To add, pre LCI gauges have an issue with readability under certain lighting conditions. LCI solved that issue, but be very careful when cleaning the non reflective plastic covering the instrument cluster. It'll scratch if you even look at it the wrong way… learned that lesson the hard way.
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10-22-2021, 03:47 PM	#22
Wolfman’s Brother Banned 378 Rep 348 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Dirty South iTrader: (0)	+1 for the classic BMW gauges in the 2016-2017 but between the two above options, the ‘18 is the move.
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