Considering an M2 - Advice Needed

Considering an M2 - Advice Needed

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Dave_T

Original Poster:

190 posts

106 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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ftypical said:
I just ordered an LC1 for delivery in September.

Small discount.

One thing I learnt: Using my existing car as a trade in, they were more interested in how much tread was on the tyres than the spec. So unless you actually like the accessories you're ordering and plan to use them, you will never get that money back (unless you sell privately).
Hi, did you find it easy to get a build slot? Dealers I've spoken to so far can't offer a firm date

Driver101

14,376 posts

120 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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lord trumpton said:
The only thing that stopped an M2 purchase for me was the engine - it's just not up to M car standards in my opinion. Even the M240i runs it close in terms of outright pace.
I liked the engine.

It's the interior that's the issue for me. It's fine for the much cheaper M240i, but not the M2.

The performance should be better too. The M240i is a match on the straights.

ftypical

457 posts

117 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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Dave_T said:
Hi, did you find it easy to get a build slot? Dealers I've spoken to so far can't offer a firm date
Yes - I only started talking to them on Friday after requesting a quote via BMWs website on a Thursday evening. They had 2 cars already ordered out of their allocation for the year. They changed the spec on one to match what I wanted.

ftypical

457 posts

117 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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Driver101 said:
I liked the engine.

It's the interior that's the issue for me. It's fine for the much cheaper M240i, but not the M2.

The performance should be better too. The M240i is a match on the straights.
I used to have an E46 M3. The interior of the M2 is significantly better finished.

Obviously, with the size and weight of modern baby carriage systems, one needs at least 500bhp to be sure of being able to pull away from standstill on hills, and the boot needs at least twice the volume (and a powered lid - because one's arms are exhausted after lifting all that cr*p into the car). Yes? smile

Dave_T

Original Poster:

190 posts

106 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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ftypical said:
Dave_T said:
Hi, did you find it easy to get a build slot? Dealers I've spoken to so far can't offer a firm date
Yes - I only started talking to them on Friday after requesting a quote via BMWs website on a Thursday evening. They had 2 cars already ordered out of their allocation for the year. They changed the spec on one to match what I wanted.
Thanks for the tip have just filled in a web enquiry, let's see what I get back

Pauloamore

224 posts

212 months

Sunday 16th July 2017
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Dave_T said:
Thanks for the warning. Out of interest why are you selling it and what are you thing of changing to?
Changing to a 991 Gen 2 Targa 4.
- just for something different. A 911 itch really. M2 is mega fun.

Kananga

1,086 posts

155 months

Tuesday 18th July 2017
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Dave_T,

Drop me an email if you fancy a black M2 with 1200 miles. Every single single option including wireless charging. Had it gtecniq'd from new and protection film applied.


ftypical

457 posts

117 months

Saturday 22nd July 2017
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... and that was another thing: franchised dealers for three different marques expressed concern over whether protection film or some form of sealant had been applied as they were going to have to take it off before sale.

So that's another thing which can be a plus in a private sale that appears to add little or nothing when trading in.

Which is depressing.

Kananga

1,086 posts

155 months

Saturday 22nd July 2017
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Yup. I expect no value for it, it's a freebie to the next owner. Had it applied because the car is black and i wanted to avoid stone chips if possible.

johnwilliams77

8,308 posts

102 months

Saturday 22nd July 2017
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But crap that the standard brakes only last a lap or two (sam moores recent vid).

Dave_T

Original Poster:

190 posts

106 months

Saturday 22nd July 2017
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Hi, thanks everyone for your advice. After dabbling with an LCI order for Sep delivery I've bought an unregistered pre-facelift car which was really good value and will be collecting next week.

Kananga

1,086 posts

155 months

Saturday 22nd July 2017
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Congrats. Super cars, am sure you will be very happy with it.