[BigKutta]

So folks, I've been salivating over an M2 for a few months and have resisted the urge to test drive one because I will buy it. I'm not in the market for one, I dont "need" one, and i know that one day I will buy one. So help me understand the timeline of the M2 (I'm a BMW driver since 2001).

M2 released: 2014 MY
M2 LCI: 2018 MY - What were the changes? cosmetic only?
M2 Competition - About to be released with a better kit and engine? What will happen to the regular LCI M2
MY 2021 - This would be when the M2 platform should be updated (by BMW standards - 7 years). will the M2 continue or be killed like the 1 series?

Thanks folks.

Please note I envy all of you who drive this beauty every day.

[M2PDX]

The current N55 M2 is being replaced (going out of production altogether) by the S55 M2 Competition.

[Kid Eh]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

So folks, I've been salivating over an M2 for a few months and have resisted the urge to test drive one because I will buy it. I'm not in the market for one, I dont "need" one, and i know that one day I will buy one. So help me understand the timeline of the M2 (I'm a BMW driver since 2001).

M2 released: 2014 MY
M2 LCI: 2018 MY - What were the changes? cosmetic only?
M2 Competition - About to be released with a better kit and engine? What will happen to the regular LCI M2
MY 2021 - This would be when the M2 platform should be updated (by BMW standards - 7 years). will the M2 continue or be killed like the 1 series?

Thanks folks.

Please note I envy all of you who drive this beauty every day.

I believe that should read 2016

[BigKutta]

Thanks, so I'll update:
F22 platform released: 2014 MY
M2 released: 2016 MY
M2 LCI: 2018 MY - What were the changes? cosmetic only?
M2 Competition - 2018.5 MY? Just released LCI discontinued...
MY 2021 - This would be when the M2 platform should be updated (by BMW standards - 7 years). will the M2 continue or be killed like the 1 series?

[DOMs335D]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Thanks, so I'll update:
F22 platform released: 2014 MY
M2 released: 2016 MY
M2 LCI: 2018 MY - What were the changes? cosmetic only?
M2 Competition - 2018.5 MY? Just released LCI discontinued...
MY 2021 - This would be when the M2 platform should be updated (by BMW standards - 7 years). will the M2 continue or be killed like the 1 series?

I may have one or two "alternate" facts in here, but I believe it went like this:

MY2016: M2 Release (N55 engine)
MY2017: very minor software updates and newer idrive (N55 engine)
MY2018: LCI with the option of LED lights and revised dash from the rest of 2 series (N55 engine), discontinued after June 2018 due to N55 emissions
MY2019: M2 Competition with S55, this is now the new base with an unknown increase in price
MY2020/21: Potential release of a CS or CSL <= really not sure about that

[BigKutta]

So what are ya'll thoughts on prices for low mileage 2017s and 2018s in the near-future? I dont see any discounts on the market quite yet, but it may be too early

[GregoryK]

These are cars that you love to drive. No matter which year you buy. They are beyond fun. I would think about a used MY2016 if I was in your shoes. The differences are so minor. The 2019 will be no more fun to drive than a 2016. If how quick ""professional (full time) race driver can get a car around a track is really important to you wait till just before they ban gas cars....won't be long the way things are going.
If I was too scared to take a test drive in a car because I thought I might buy it - I would take out a second mortgage and do just that...BUY IT! It will not be a decision you will regret.

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by GregoryK

These are cars that you love to drive. No matter which year you buy. They are beyond fun. I would think about a used MY2016 if I was in your shoes. The differences are so minor. The 2019 will be no more fun to drive than a 2016. If how quick ""professional (full time) race driver can get a car around a track is really important to you wait till just before they ban gas cars....won't be long the way things are going.
If I was too scared to take a test drive in a car because I thought I might buy it - I would take out a second mortgage and do just that...BUY IT! It will not be a decision you will regret.

Haha, love this response. I have the itch, just need to contain it for a couple of years as kids go off to college. I know I can go and get it, but shouldn't, kwim?

I'm certainly not looking for the race car, but a daily driver I can smile in all day long (I even do that in my F10, and did in my e46). Perhaps a lightly used 2017 or 2018 in a year or so for me...

[GregoryK]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Haha, love this response. I have the itch, just need to contain it for a couple of years as kids go off to college. I know I can go and get it, but shouldn't, kwim?

I'm certainly not looking for the race car, but a daily driver I can smile in all day long (I even do that in my F10, and did in my e46). Perhaps a lightly used 2017 or 2018 in a year or so for me...

I'm know spring chicken. All I know is I moved up from a MINI JCW. I still support my kids (both still at school) ...but there is a point when you are no longer "boy racer"....there is this "sweet spot". I hear your logic - it is a fun killer. The universe is speaking..... hear it or you will miss out!

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

So what are ya'll thoughts on prices for low mileage 2017s and 2018s in the near-future? I dont see any discounts on the market quite yet, but it may be too early

The M2 is just a big fun toy, and the only question is how long you resist after you start looking at it ... looks like you have passed phase 1 (what is the car?) and moved to phase 2 (which one to buy?) ...

[amancuso]

Last correction the M2 is an F87. I was thinking the same as you, but I knew finances could handle it so I went out and tested each version of the 2 series, 230i MSport, M240i and M2. Chose the M2 and have zero regrets. 180 miles to go until break in period is over!

[HODLM]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

So what are ya'll thoughts on prices for low mileage 2017s and 2018s in the near-future? I dont see any discounts on the market quite yet, but it may be too early

In the next couple months you should be able to find a brand new LCI with a heavy discount as dealers prepare for the M2C to arrive.