Put down an M2 deposit today
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Inverted said:
Cancelled my M2 order. Decided its not for me.
Why?I had a 2 hour test drive and loved it. The only near moment I had was braking hard on a duff surface when I felt like it wanted to rotate. Otherwise I much more impressed with the M2 than I was the M4 (although I'd be interested in the comp pack).
Drove better than my E90 M3 (handling wise, that V8 was a peach), and had the M car edge that my 135i lacked. I felt it was a truly great car. Hence my order.
I'd never buy without a test drive first - havent got enough money to risk not liking it!
M3greg said:
Why?
I had a 2 hour test drive and loved it. The only near moment I had was braking hard on a duff surface when I felt like it wanted to rotate. Otherwise I much more impressed with the M2 than I was the M4 (although I'd be interested in the comp pack).
Drove better than my E90 M3 (handling wise, that V8 was a peach), and had the M car edge that my 135i lacked. I felt it was a truly great car. Hence my order.
I'd never buy without a test drive first - havent got enough money to risk not liking it!
Which dealership did you arrange the test drive through? I can't find anyone who has one - they've all sold their demo cars!I had a 2 hour test drive and loved it. The only near moment I had was braking hard on a duff surface when I felt like it wanted to rotate. Otherwise I much more impressed with the M2 than I was the M4 (although I'd be interested in the comp pack).
Drove better than my E90 M3 (handling wise, that V8 was a peach), and had the M car edge that my 135i lacked. I felt it was a truly great car. Hence my order.
I'd never buy without a test drive first - havent got enough money to risk not liking it!
giger said:
M3greg said:
Why?
I had a 2 hour test drive and loved it. The only near moment I had was braking hard on a duff surface when I felt like it wanted to rotate. Otherwise I much more impressed with the M2 than I was the M4 (although I'd be interested in the comp pack).
Drove better than my E90 M3 (handling wise, that V8 was a peach), and had the M car edge that my 135i lacked. I felt it was a truly great car. Hence my order.
I'd never buy without a test drive first - havent got enough money to risk not liking it!
Which dealership did you arrange the test drive through? I can't find anyone who has one - they've all sold their demo cars!I had a 2 hour test drive and loved it. The only near moment I had was braking hard on a duff surface when I felt like it wanted to rotate. Otherwise I much more impressed with the M2 than I was the M4 (although I'd be interested in the comp pack).
Drove better than my E90 M3 (handling wise, that V8 was a peach), and had the M car edge that my 135i lacked. I felt it was a truly great car. Hence my order.
I'd never buy without a test drive first - havent got enough money to risk not liking it!
thatsprettyshady said:
Am I mad for wanting a sunroof?
Yes, sunroof's are the most pointless thing imaginable.They cost more, add weight and complexity and who wants the sun shining uncomfortably on the top of their head when driving? It's not like a convertible where that seems OK, it's just plain odd in a fixed roof car.
Then when you get speed up they're noisy as hell. Not to mention crap falling in the car when driving under trees etc.
My last E63 AMG had one (for free) I opened it once in 2 years for about 2 minutes. Plus it's a pain cleaning all the green stuff that grows in the seals around the edges of the glass.
So that's a no from me
Edited by mikeN54 on Friday 20th May 08:07
mikeN54 said:
thatsprettyshady said:
Am I mad for wanting a sunroof?
Yes, sunroof's are the most pointless thing imaginable.They cost more, add weight and complexity and who wants the sun shining uncomfortably on the top of their head when driving? It's not like a convertible where that seems OK, it's just plain odd in a fixed roof car.
Then when you get speed up they're noisy as hell. Not to mention crap falling in the car when driving under trees etc.
My last E63 AMG had one (for free) I opened it once in 2 years for about 2 minutes. Plus it's a pain cleaning all the green stuff that grows in the seals around the edges of the glass.
So that's a no from me
Edited by mikeN54 on Friday 20th May 08:07
Well... I did until it decided to eat it's self. I must get round to fixing it at some point.
And it gives you better surround sound through tunnels
mikeN54 said:
thatsprettyshady said:
Am I mad for wanting a sunroof?
Yes, sunroof's are the most pointless thing imaginable.They cost more, add weight and complexity and who wants the sun shining uncomfortably on the top of their head when driving? It's not like a convertible where that seems OK, it's just plain odd in a fixed roof car.
Then when you get speed up they're noisy as hell. Not to mention crap falling in the car when driving under trees etc.
My last E63 AMG had one (for free) I opened it once in 2 years for about 2 minutes. Plus it's a pain cleaning all the green stuff that grows in the seals around the edges of the glass.
So that's a no from me
You can add reduced headroom into the equation as well (which might be an issue if you do a track day and have to put a crash lid on. I actually test drove a 135i with a fitted sunroof and took my lid with me, much to the bemusement of the sales guy, but glad I did as the reduced headroom of the sunroof meant that there was no clearance for the lid)
So, a big no from me as well.
With climate control now, I'd never use one anyway, in fact the last car I had to have one, I don't think I ever did use it in the 4 years I owned it.
thatsprettyshady said:
Am I mad for wanting a sunroof?
No and I think it's a shame that A/C has took over nowadays and hardly anyone has any love for the sunroof, it came in handy when I was little and I could stick my head out of it and enjoy the Blackpool illuminations many moons ago! If I was to spec a brand new car I would always tick the sunroof box and I like how it brightens the interior up with the light and all it's other benefits.
MWM3 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
If I was to spec a brand new car I would always tick the sunroof box and I like how it brightens the interior up with the light and all it's other benefits.
Over a Carbon Fibre roof? I am a little old school hence my love for the sunroof.
cerb4.5lee said:
MWM3 said:
cerb4.5lee said:
If I was to spec a brand new car I would always tick the sunroof box and I like how it brightens the interior up with the light and all it's other benefits.
Over a Carbon Fibre roof? I am a little old school hence my love for the sunroof.
I have ordered my M2 with a sunroof. I think it is a great option to tick. Have it on my C63 and use it all the time, prefer it to having the windows down which can become annoying when driving in a spirited way. The M2 doesn't have the carbon roof (if it did I would probably not spec it because I like the look of the M carbon roofs) and I am ordering a manual. I guess mine will be one of the slowest M2's out there, but it will be a lot of fun. I will try and compensate for the extra weight of the sunroof by going on a diet.
Just put a deposit down on one myself at Coopers BMW Colchester.
They're been allocated 2 further build slots for 2016 and 2 more for 2017 so mines been scheduled for March-April 2017.
Long Beach Blue
DCT
Visibility Package
Harmon Kardon
Folding Electric Anti Dazzle Mirrors
Heated Seats
Electric Seats with Memory
Going to be a long wait.
They're been allocated 2 further build slots for 2016 and 2 more for 2017 so mines been scheduled for March-April 2017.
Long Beach Blue
DCT
Visibility Package
Harmon Kardon
Folding Electric Anti Dazzle Mirrors
Heated Seats
Electric Seats with Memory
Going to be a long wait.
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