[Eau_Rouge111]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN.

I think the values will hold just fine.

Cool story though.

Thank you! Now that I can find a 2017 here in Canada for 20k under list with only 30k km from a BMW dealer...I definitely think it is a cool story.

[KevM2]

It's hilarious to see new M2C owners saying they're tempted to trade for the M2CS :

This thirst for the newest and best thing is a bottomless pit just like the pursuit of happiness

[stren]

Very surprising and nice to hear there will be a 6MT. Not a fan of Misano, but hey they are trying to give a unique color which is good after they let the regular LBB appear on the vanilla 2. Plus we know they are limited on paints because of the factory, so while I'd like a matte color I'd rather see a realistic price. Speaking of which I was hoping for even wider hips, but again that was even more unrealistic and the good news is that it sounds like the price may not be crazy given the details so far (markups and CCCB not withstanding). I think BMW are learning from the M4 GTS reaction and this CS might be pretty perfect. Timing will most likely be wrong for me, but for those who snag one I imagine it will be pretty much a dream car and the last and highest performance version of an iconic BMW M (rwd, small, manual) and hence collectible because of that.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Eau_Rouge111

Thank you! Now that I can find a 2017 here in Canada for 20k under list with only 30k km from a BMW dealer...I definitely think it is a cool story.

Well if I lived in Canada I wouldn't drive an M2 anyway.

Not unless you want to be a Snow plough lol.

[MDuckie]

Originally Posted by frank.m2

Don't worry, lots of people need to justify their purchase and chase the latest release even if the latest is not necessarily the best.

See it all the time with other products.

There's no need to get serious with them.

But the M2C and now the M2CS are the best...

[OG///M]

Originally Posted by MDuckie

But the M2C and now the M2CS are the best...

Well of course they are

[.2pdk]

Originally Posted by frank.m2

Well of course they are

The entertainment value is clearly what's best hereabouts...

[grl.racr]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN.

Well if I lived in Canada I wouldn't drive an M2 anyway.

Not unless you want to be a Snow plough lol.

lol wut.. stock height has tons of ground clearance. Traction on the other hand...

[StavsM2C]

Originally Posted by BAN_M2C

Show me the price

Gonna be 20k more and be such a waste of money! Tune and CF parts and you're already light years better then it!

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by 3rdPedalAddict

I think misano looks like mexico blue… or even the nitrous blue of the focus rs.

Originally Posted by chris719

The Nitrous is probably closest, Mexico is a little punchier and has no metallic. It's like a more saturated Yas Marina Blue.

Originally Posted by E21-myfirstlove

Misano blue looks so close to laguna seca blue. Just call it that already, we know this is supposed to be an E46 reincarnation��

Originally Posted by chris719

It doesn't in reality though. Actually, Long Beach Blue looks close to Laguna Seca if it were metallic. Misano has no green in it. Both LBB and Laguna Seca have significant green that don't often show in photographs.

Comparison:

Laguna Seca Blue:



Misano Blau Metallic (BMW X2):







Nitrous Blue (Ford Focus RS):

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Anyone notice that the CS is rocking the carbon fiber M Performance trunk from the Competition parts catalog, same goes for the hood..

Originally Posted by Poochie

Look at the trunk carefully; it's has the same angle where it meets the quarter panel, it just looks like a separate spoiler because the whole trunk is covered in camouflage.
Also, I doubt they were going to design a new spoiler when this lightweight duckbill MP trunk it's already finished and was never utilized.

Originally Posted by Aus_M

If you look closely the spoiler on the CS sits a little higher than the integrated spoiler on the MP trunk. My guess is that's it's a new part

Originally Posted by Dante

The rear spoiler is a seperate piece, not the complete trunk. Just look closely at the pics. The spoiler sits on top of the trunk just like with M3/M4 CS.
The integrates spoiler of the MP trunk sits further back and flows with the lines of the trunk edge.

Originally Posted by N54

Maybe.....
Don’t need to design a new spoiler just use the one in the parts bin used for M3/4 CS
If they have already shown the car with the M Performance boot/trunk then why wrap it camouflage

Originally Posted by Poochie

Yes but with that argument, the M4 CS spoiler was already displayed, so why camo that also..
I also heard but don't quote me, that the M4 CS spoiler would not fit the M2's trunk.
I mean they could copy the style and fit it to the 2 series frame but why when there is a light carbon fiber truck just sitting there, completed..
#AnyonesGuess

See this earlier post showing that the M2 CS test mules feature an add-on CF trunk spoiler à la M3 CS and M4 CS (no integrated 'ducktail'):

Originally Posted by Artemis

Comparison:

M2 variant test mules:




M3 CS (add-on CF trunk spoiler):


M4 CS (add-on CF trunk spoiler):


M2 M Performance Parts CF tailgate (integrated):

[bplewis24]

Misano looks better than Nitrous to me, but I'd pass on both of them. My favorite color is blue, and I always wanted a proper blue ///M car, but that wouldn't do it for me. I do prefer the darker shades, I suppose.

[LeedsM4]

Hopefully there will be proper M seats available this time. M2 had non M seats with blue stitching (ooo fancy) and then in the competition they made a big deal about having M seats. Only for us to then realise that it was Dakota leather. Just give us Merino leather please!

Seem to be making it harder than it needs to be

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by 335dXdriver

Hopefully there will be proper M seats available this time. M2 had non M seats with blue stitching (ooo fancy) and then in the competition they made a big deal about having M seats. Only for us to then realise that it was Dakota leather. Just give us Merino leather please!

Seem to be making it harder than it needs to be

One thing about Dakota leather is that although it feels more like vinyl and not as soft it appears to me at least it wears better than Merino. All the used M3/M4's I looked at had seats that looked more worn than used M2 seats.

[M3GymNut]

I think the Misano Blue in the M2 is going to be really nice and with the CF bits look stellar. Probably be the best color...

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by AD18

Cant help feel a bit bad for all the M2C owners. If I had one I would be pretty mad. Good for BMW for making this, but it sure is soon after M2C owners collect theirs...
Will M2CS owners collect theirs then a CSL version come out lol

I don't feel bad at all. I can flash tune my M2C to the 460HP range in about half an hour with a flash tune with no other modifications necessary. I paid 58.7k including destination, LBB and Executive Package. Unless BMW is going to gift the M2CS it is going to be expensive.

CF hood
CF roof
Front spoiler
Rear spoiler
Rear diffuser


These changes are pretty much documented by spy photos. Considering these upgrades along with others, I wouldn't be surprised if the MSRP is $15k more than the M2C....maybe more.
But you never know, remember the M2C was rumored to be $15k more than the M2 and it only went up by $4k or so at launch.

In any case I'm happy with my M2C. I hope new buyers waiting for the M2CS get them dirt cheap. Carpe Diem!

[stylinexpat]

Originally Posted by Powaup

I bet you won't be able to walk into a dealer and spend less than $90k for this car in California. Comp pack cars are still selling at markup.

My bitterness aside. I bet this will be a sweet car

$90K would be a bit too much. That is Porsche territory..

[Eau_Rouge111]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN.

Well if I lived in Canada I wouldn't drive an M2 anyway.

Not unless you want to be a Snow plough lol.

It's not that bad...here in the Toronto area it literally snows 4 times a year. I'm currently in a 1 series as my daily and on kw v3...a good set of snow tires and I never have an issue. Cheers!

[stylinexpat]

Originally Posted by Merlin_83

Oh my..445 HP from the factory?

So this means aftermarket add-ons could easily get the powerplant to at or above 500 HP with a simple tune, exhaust, intake, pulley, etc. ??

Gosh, when will it end?...there's so much horsepower available from automakers... it's awesome, don't get me wrong...but I dunno....a small car like an M2 with super high HP and and high torque as well...it's a lot for a small(ish) frame like the M2

445HP from Factory is definitely impressive. 500 easily with a small tune. Those old Supra with barely 300 HP were tuned to over 1000 HP

The only thing about that 2 series platform is it is a bit bouncy and tends to skip a bit on uneven roads.

[gatorfast]

I wonder if the M2 cs will also receive the significant torque bump that the M3/4 cs received.

[as7920]

Originally Posted by JustChris

....(I'm not an M2C owner being defensive by the way, just my $0.02 on what I've observed in the UK from CS releases).

Jeez Chris, when did you change from the M3 to the X3? Can you let me know you're secret? That's 3 cars in 12 months no?

[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

I wonder if the M2 cs will also receive the significant torque bump that the M3/4 cs received.

Probably not a "significant" bump, but torque must be increased if hp is increasing so there will be some sort of increase. I would bet they are going to use the same tune as what's in the M3/4 competition