RE: £29k BMW M2 | Spotted

[Chestrockwell]

Julian Thompson said:

Sure - but what about driving them? Which is best and why?

I drove the M4 a few months before the M2 so I approached the M2 with caution as it was a damp day and I thought it would be similar considering the snappy DCT gearbox but it was very docile in comparison, not a lot of wheel spin at all and it didn’t feel as brutal or as urgent.

The power delivery was different and they felt like completely different cars. This was during a brief drive, I didn’t feel confident enough to push the M4 in the bends but the M2 inspired a lot more confidence.

My issue with the M2 was that it was identical to my 4 series at the time, only different bits inside were the paddles and gear selector.

[thelostboy]

Chestrockwell said:

That’s the thing, from what I’ve heard about the M lites is that they’re brilliant daily drivers but not very good on track or on the limit compared to an M car. Fair enough but after following Joe Achilles on YT and IG for a while, he says they’re an LSD and a decent suspension set up away from being even ‘better’ than an M2.

Interesting. I think you are the first person I have witnessed take and share opinion of an automotive 'influencer' as if if their opinion has genuine credibility.

Isn't Joe a chauffeur by trade, with no actual training or experience that would help give genuine, credible advice on car setup?

No wonder motoring journos are getting worried.

[Lazydonkey]

scottygib553 said:

/Looks crossly at new born child/

Not practical enough...

You're doing it wrong.

If you have a really stupid car when kids come along (evora in my case) the m2 looks like the most sensible practical car in the world

Just back from a long weekend with my wife, 4 year old and 8 week old. Luggage, family and buggy fitted fine and I can get bikes on the roof too.

Re m2 vs M4 it was a no brainer for me. Most m4s are dcts and with the active suspension etc etc it's just a more techie / complicated car. Personally I think the M4 looks too close to a normal 4 series... M2 looks angry. Your views may differ.

What's not in question is that the the new M2 will be faster, better, more tech focused... But more fun? Maybe not . Orignal M2 feels like the end of an era and is comparatively simple. Bit more old school if you will. Values of the old ones are holding up well considering they were mid to high 40s new with options.

Comps on cheap pcp deals are hammering the values of the lci cars (and indeed comps) but the bottom of the market was £29k when I bought in Feb and its still there now.

[Terminator X]

Court_S said:

cerb4.5lee said:

If I was in the market I must admit that I'd find it very hard to choose between the two. For me the M4 looks better(I can't get on with the M2's rear end), and the interior is a bit plain Jane In the M2 as well for me.

You can have a different colour interior in the M4 to jazz it up a bit, and also choose from far more exterior colours(I'd love one in San Merino Blue).

To these eyes the M3 is even better looking than the M4 because of the rear arches. Agree re the colours of the standard M2; they’re somewhat lacking for me. At least the Comp is available in Sunset Orange.

The M2 is seriously tempting though at sub £30k.

Current / old M3CS is stunning to my eyes especially in that grey colour they did a few in.

TX.

[LCarter93]

Chestrockwell said:

Julian Thompson said:

Sure - but what about driving them? Which is best and why?

I drove the M4 a few months before the M2 so I approached the M2 with caution as it was a damp day and I thought it would be similar considering the snappy DCT gearbox but it was very docile in comparison, not a lot of wheel spin at all and it didn’t feel as brutal or as urgent.

The power delivery was different and they felt like completely different cars. This was during a brief drive, I didn’t feel confident enough to push the M4 in the bends but the M2 inspired a lot more confidence.

My issue with the M2 was that it was identical to my 4 series at the time, only different bits inside were the paddles and gear selector.

I have never driven an M2 to be fair but I just cannot fathom why you would buy one over an M4 now they are a similar price, the M4 is more powerful, has a better quality interior, comfortably fits 4 and a bigger boot for the same money. When the M2 was launched it was much cheaper but now they are the same price I don't understand why you'd have one

I had an M4 for a year which sadly went in July when I moved in to Manchester and didn't really need a car like that anymore, it was everything you needed in a daily driver. Yes the traction took some getting used to but I had ddcoding upgrade all the computer systems to the latest CP upgrades and it was so much better (for £150 its the best money you can spend in my opinion)

[MOBB]

LCarter93 said:

Chestrockwell said:

Julian Thompson said:

Sure - but what about driving them? Which is best and why?

I drove the M4 a few months before the M2 so I approached the M2 with caution as it was a damp day and I thought it would be similar considering the snappy DCT gearbox but it was very docile in comparison, not a lot of wheel spin at all and it didn’t feel as brutal or as urgent.

The power delivery was different and they felt like completely different cars. This was during a brief drive, I didn’t feel confident enough to push the M4 in the bends but the M2 inspired a lot more confidence.

My issue with the M2 was that it was identical to my 4 series at the time, only different bits inside were the paddles and gear selector.

I have never driven an M2 to be fair but I just cannot fathom why you would buy one over an M4 now they are a similar price, the M4 is more powerful, has a better quality interior, comfortably fits 4 and a bigger boot for the same money. When the M2 was launched it was much cheaper but now they are the same price I don't understand why you'd have one

I had an M4 for a year which sadly went in July when I moved in to Manchester and didn't really need a car like that anymore, it was everything you needed in a daily driver. Yes the traction took some getting used to but I had ddcoding upgrade all the computer systems to the latest CP upgrades and it was so much better (for £150 its the best money you can spend in my opinion)

You could argue the same with the M4 and M6 - the M6 is faster, more luxurious etc and available for similar money now.

It depends what floats your boat, the original M2 is a fantastic car that many reviewers admit is more fun than an M4, and for many that is more important that the power/interior etc

Nice to have these choices though.