Change my G87 M2 for a GT4? F-Type R? Or G87 CS?

[Adam10]

Ok so I currently have a BMW M2 (G87) and have owned it for 2 years. It’s been an amazing car with zero complaints.

I now have about £6–7k positive equity, and since I usually change cars every 2–3 years, I’m considering my options. The issue is the M2 is so good for the money that most alternatives feel like either a sideways move or a downgrade. I’m not interested in an M3 or M4 since they’re too similar, and I’m not looking at Audi or Mercedes, no thx

I’ve been considering the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the Jaguar F‑Type R. I’m leaning toward the F-Type R because it’s cheaper and I’ve always wanted a loud V8—ideally a convertible to enjoy the sound with the roof down.

At the same time, I’m waiting to hear from BMW UK about possibly getting my hands on the new CS model and there is a fair chance I probably will be able to get one.
But my hesitation is that it may feel like staying in essentially the same car.

So my options are:
1. Keep my M2 and only change if I get the M2 CS.
2. Keep the M2 if I don’t get the CS.
3. Swap the M2 for a Cayman GT4.
4. Swap the M2 for an F-Type R.

What would you do in my situation? Heeellllpppppppp

[brillomaster]

Have you had either a flat 6 or a v8 before? If not, make the change - both of those are good examples of each.

My main decision would be do you want a proper sports coupe (cayman) or more of a big gt car (f type)

[andrewpandrew]

Is this a daily driver?

[NordicCrankShaft]

There was me think the GT4 in the title meant Celica

[mmm-five]

It would be a GT4 for me.

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I went M2 Comp to 981 Spyder. The M2 was fast, but that’s about it. The 981 is in another league for sheer driving pleasure and feedback, handling, sound and everything else. The gt4 will be the same.

[T1berious]

OP through no fault of my own (theft), I made a similar jump from M2 Competition to a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (same engine as the GT4 but software robbed of 20 bhp, not that you can really feel it).

The M2C was fast but handling wise was "decent" compared to other Coupes. The Cayman is in a totally different league. There's a finesse in the Porsche that the M2C simply didn't have.

On track that gulf is made even bigger so if you go GT4 and plan to do the odd track day, you really won't be disappointed.

My tuppence

T1b

[andrewpandrew]

I was going to suggest a 991.2 GTS, but it appears OP has disappeared.

[BMWM2Black]

I had a OG M2 which was stage 2 with lots of mods and a manual. Stupidly sold it and bought a 2020 F Type R 575 with I kept for 14 months and replaced that with a 981 GT4.

At the time I couldnt stretch to a 718 so never looked at one but I am blown away by the GT4. It can put a smile on your face at any speed and rewards like no other car I have driven. I have the PCCB and 918 buckets and truth be told I am a little too large for them and suffer with sore hips from running and cycling but they look very good and apart from the hip pain they are comfy.

The Jag......it was just too fast to enjoy and whilst it was super comfy and a lovley place to sit it just left me cold. I took mine to Modstock and had the back boxes modified and valves open all the time so it did sound really good with no drone but not as ASBO as the orignals.

If you want to cover big miles I think they are brilliant but for my use (weekend blasts, trip to car events, sporting bears dream rides etc) the GT4 is miles better. The Porsche warranty was also a no brainer for me.