Looking to buy M2 competition
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I'm also in the market for one.
From my research its essentially to early to tell if they have any items that wear prematurely and the only thing to pay attention to engine wise is the crank hub movement issue, but this is only a real concern for tuned engines and any M2C will be in warranty for now so not an issue.
Get yourself a test drive and don't compromise on the spec you want, there are too many out there to settle for less.
From my research its essentially to early to tell if they have any items that wear prematurely and the only thing to pay attention to engine wise is the crank hub movement issue, but this is only a real concern for tuned engines and any M2C will be in warranty for now so not an issue.
Get yourself a test drive and don't compromise on the spec you want, there are too many out there to settle for less.
russy01 said:
What advice are you after?
If that’s the car you want and you can afford it, then get one bought.
Well received by most. However IMO it’s still just a 2 series (just like my M4 is just a 4 series) - if you can get away with just 2 seats then get a Cayman!
Been mulling this very equation over for a while... what Cayman compares on bang for the buck? I think there's a £20k premium to even get close... If that’s the car you want and you can afford it, then get one bought.
Well received by most. However IMO it’s still just a 2 series (just like my M4 is just a 4 series) - if you can get away with just 2 seats then get a Cayman!
Pupp said:
Been mulling this very equation over for a while... what Cayman compares on bang for the buck? I think there's a £20k premium to even get close...
Having taken the jump myself last year and got a new M2 Comp, I wasn't disappointed. IMO I don't think a Cayman to an M2 Comp is a like for like comparison, you're right by the time you've got a similar spec the cost will be much higher. Also in the year I've had mine I would say the running costs have been low.It's a buyers market right now, find the car you want. Personally the one box I'm kicking myself for not ticking on the spec sheet was the BBK, if you're planning on doing track days I would recommend holding for a car with the upgrade.
russy01 said:
Well received by most. However IMO it’s still just a 2 series (just like my M4 is just a 4 series) - if you can get away with just 2 seats then get a Cayman!
That's a fair assumption and the bit about the seats makes sense. But there is also an element of subjectivity. I find my humble M2 a more interesting steer than even a 981, let alone a 718.
The Cayman is probably the "better" car in many respects what with its balance and low polar moment of inertia yet it feels a bit bland and too clinical.
A large difference in value too if you compare a £30k 981 and a £30k M2, although I appreciate the OP is after a Comp. Having said that, residuals on 981 might be better.
OP, I don't understand why you would want more power, particularly as you would lose the warranty.
Pupp said:
Been mulling this very equation over for a while... what Cayman compares on bang for the buck? I think there's a £20k premium to even get close...
Me too. The 718 Cayman GTS was my first choice but couldn't stretch that far in the end. By the time I found a Cayman in the spec I wanted it was at least 20k more. Then Porsche released the more desirable six cylinder 4.0 and it was game over. Maybe I'll pick up a used one in a few years.Spec wise I would recommend the comfort/plus packs. I would also find one that has the carbon extras(front splitter, rear diffuser etc) as I think they make the car stand out more than the standard car.
The engine has more than enough power for road driving. By the time you get to the top of second gear you're already well over the speed limit. For track days increasing the BHP and also the upgraded brakes might be beneficial otherwise I wouldn't bother.
There's plenty of choice at the moment so use that as a bargaining tool. Good luck and let us know how you get on
pincher said:
Nothing of any real value to add, other than to say that I love mine. Picked it up mid-March, just before the lockdown, so not even had the running-in service done yet - can wait to be really able to let rip.....
Same here. Running in service next week then I can start using it properly as a daily. I got the car for relatively nothing.I cancelled a 992 order to buy one. It does 99% of the 992 but it will never be a Porsche, obviously.
It is great in my opinion - cheap, very quick, well built but there's no getting away from the fact it's a smart 1 series with a boot. The buttons feel cheap inside but I'm not worried should anything go wrong as the bills won't frighten you as it's a BMW.
The only advice I'd give is when you get one if you find the ride just a bit too hard and jiggly consider the MSS suspension set up. Not too expensive, transforms the ride, makes getting the power down much easier and has adjustable lowering (including no lowering, if like me you prefer stock).
Billy_Whizzzz said:
Had mine 12 months from new and didn’t gell despite having many M cars before. Sold it to get a 911 (997.2 C4S). Both manual. The M2 was fast but never liked the looks, never felt special and didn’t have the tactility Or the feedback that the 911 has.
Have had mine nearly a year now - despite putting an equal length exhaust on it to try and get a bit more drama, I’ve also not really gelled with it.It’s a fine capable car, practical too (if practicality is your bag...), but just has something missing.
I sold a lovely 4C to buy this (as I needed practicality at the time) but I regret that decision massively.
Having said all that though, I still prefer it to the F80 M3 we had.
The arse has fallen out of the market for these cars and residuals are absolutely s
t, so I’m stuck with it for a while longer.Se la vie.
shiggy said:
i have been chasing dealers on their stock be it pre-reg or nearly new m2 Comps'. amazed with the lack of interest from the dealers and the fact they are offering no discount on cars which they have clearly holding for nearly 6 months..
Yes disapointing. I don't know about Comp but I got £2k off my OG in March which they had for 3 weeks. It was probably £1k over the best price then so not a bad result I guess.Comps used to start at £38k which if you can achieve is good value, even if that's the asking price.
I too have been looking at M2 Comps and I was close to signing a PCP offered by Sytner which included a chunky discount but after further analysis the big discount was nowhere near enough when taking into account the initial depreciation. I'm now looking at pre-owned examples and not financing via a PCP. That would be my advice, there are fully spec'd cars low or sub 40k with BMW Warranty out there which strikes me as much better value.
https://www.thboler.com/used-cars/11226053-bmw-2-s...
I commented on a previous thread that I thought the engine note was a real disappointment especially compared to the OG M2 my mother had and my Cayman R that it would be replacing (I need back seats now
hence the change). I'd look to change the exhaust and wheels (recovering circa 20kg of the 50kg increase) and use it daily and for the occasion trackday/ring trip....
https://www.thboler.com/used-cars/11226053-bmw-2-s...
I commented on a previous thread that I thought the engine note was a real disappointment especially compared to the OG M2 my mother had and my Cayman R that it would be replacing (I need back seats now
hence the change). I'd look to change the exhaust and wheels (recovering circa 20kg of the 50kg increase) and use it daily and for the occasion trackday/ring trip....When I bought mine there were loads of well specced cars at dealers for mid to high £40’s.
I managed to get mine for £44k from a list price of near £60k, and the only option missing is the bbk which I wasn’t bothered about anyway, and with delivery mileage.
There’s still those out there, just need to call the dealers as they’re not always on the AUC.
I managed to get mine for £44k from a list price of near £60k, and the only option missing is the bbk which I wasn’t bothered about anyway, and with delivery mileage.
There’s still those out there, just need to call the dealers as they’re not always on the AUC.
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