M2 or 997 turbo

[930gaz]

I started looking at M2 I think they look awesome in every way, I took a Toronto red out last week and what a fantastic car. Much more than I expected.
The thing is I would have to sell my 997 turbo manual.
My car is quite good at holding its value, where do you think a 2024 M2 value will be at in say two to three years from now.

[930gaz]

Ps. What would you do M2 or 997 turbo.

[Harry Rule]

930gaz said:

My car is quite good at holding its value, where do you think a 2024 M2 value will be at in say two to three years from now.

The easiest way to get an idea of that is to go onto the BMW Approved Used site, pick out a car that fits the bill then go onto the finance calculator and see what the optional final payment is at the end of a PCP deal, that's generally what BMW think the car will be worth. You can adjust it for the length of time you plan to keep the car and your annual mileage.

Personally I'd go for the M2, but that's mainly because I'm risk averse and for the price of a 15 year old manual 997 turbo I could probably get an 18 month old M2 with plenty warranty left.

I guess that probably defies any logic because the M2 will lose thousands in value before the warranty expires and the 997 likely won't lose a penny.

[rassi]

997 Turbo without a doubt. Unless you would like to lose 50 % of the M2 value in 3 years, and need a marginally more practical car.

[930gaz]

That’s exactly what is stopping me it would probably be a big loss over a few years. Do appreciate your input thanks to you both.
Nothing wrong with the 7 turbo it’s tip top but it’s just a change to have something different.
Will probably keep it for now but I do like the M2 a lot.

[nickfrog]

rassi said:

997 Turbo without a doubt. Unless you would like to lose 50 % of the M2 value in 3 years, and need a marginally more practical car.

23/24 M2s start at £46k so £23k in 3 years would be brilliant news, particularly as they will be £200 tax by then.
Not a chance IMO though, unfortunately.

[andyman_2006]

Easy answer. Keep the 997 turbo it’s in a different league.

Nothing wrong with M2, probably the best looking “new ish” bmw on sale. But it’ll keep loosing you money. And it’s still a bmw not a porsche.

A manual 997 will always have a strong following.

I would probably try find a good 1M before dropping £50+k on a new shape M2, that’ll hold its money better and always be rarer being a ltd edition car.

[Wills2]

I'd keep the manual 997 turbo, there are only 7 for sale on AT so it's a rare car and manual performance cars like that aren't going anywhere but up in price, maybe spend some money on the 997 to refresh it and keep your interest in it.

[930gaz]

That’s my thinking too, it’s just the shape of the M2 looks fantastic, but a money loss.
I have not fallen out with the 7 turbo, think I will get the yellow seat belts and calipers painted yellow as it is cobalt blue.
Thanks guys.

[andyman_2006]

930gaz said:

That s my thinking too, it s just the shape of the M2 looks fantastic, but a money loss.
I have not fallen out with the 7 turbo, think I will get the yellow seat belts and calipers painted yellow as it is cobalt blue.
Thanks guys.

Cobalt blue, nice. So another reason to keep it as it’s not black or silver!

[gareth h]

Surely the correct answer is to have both?

[930gaz]

I did want black, had a silver 996 tt. They say black on black is best seller, now speed yellow, sweet as.
It would be nice to have both but won’t get them in the garage together and would not have one on the drive.

[AndrewO]

I had a 997.1 Turbo manual and added a E92 M3, just nice to drive different cars that handle and perform in different ways. You will find any of the M cars are just fun to drive and completely different to Porsche. I would be looking at something BMW that is reasonably new but not going to cost a fortune in tax/depreciation.....2019 M2 or M4 ?

[930gaz]

Thanks for that. I don’t need a 7 turbo or a M car but it’s a nice dilemma to be in as what to have.
Will work it out at some point.

[NDA]

The 911 is a modern classic - the BMW isn't.

I know which I'd keep.

[nickfrog]

OP would you consider a manual OG M2 without having to sell the Porsche? I have one and they have a lot going for them. They even seem to have bottomed put already in terms of values. Far lighter and more nimble than the current cars, smaller too yet super practical for 4 with a big boot too.

A totally different drive to the Porsche of course so to some extent quite complementary.

[930gaz]

It’s the shape of the new one that got me wanting a change.

[nickfrog]

930gaz said:

It s the shape of the new one that got me wanting a change.

That's fair enough. I will probably "upgrade" at some point but that will be *despite* the shape

I think they look good but not as good as the F87.

[teddosan]

I looked at getting a manual 997 Turbo when I got my G87 manual. Drove one and loved it, but just didn't think I personally could daily it. It was very raw and much more like a coiled spring than the M2, plus it's smaller and not quite practical enough for me. Amazing thing though.

[930gaz]

Do do like the early model but not as much as the new one.

The 7 turbo is just for them Sunny days out as and when, saying that an M2 would be too. It kinda keeps it special as would not be a daily driver, or wet day car.

One day it’s keep the turbo then soon after its get an M2.