BMW M2 - sub-£30k
Discussion
Hi all,
With M2’s now dipping below £30k, I’m looking at taking the plunge next year.
For me, it will be a step up in performance and my first M-car (my previous fastest car being a Golf R).
I’m aware of the “M-tax” and the cost associated with the “M” brand but how bad is it… How quickly do pads/discs/tyres wear? And how expensive are they to replace?
I’m looking at a DCT but not sure how frequently the gearboxes need servicing? Are +35k mileage cars to be avoided?
Any advice is welcome, along with what extra’s are must haves and what can be lived without.
Thanks.
With M2’s now dipping below £30k, I’m looking at taking the plunge next year.
For me, it will be a step up in performance and my first M-car (my previous fastest car being a Golf R).
I’m aware of the “M-tax” and the cost associated with the “M” brand but how bad is it… How quickly do pads/discs/tyres wear? And how expensive are they to replace?
I’m looking at a DCT but not sure how frequently the gearboxes need servicing? Are +35k mileage cars to be avoided?
Any advice is welcome, along with what extra’s are must haves and what can be lived without.
Thanks.
Edited by JackVTR on Friday 30th October 13:09
Indy servicing will be your friend, I don't think the parts you mention are crazy compared to other performance cars but there can be some nasty surprised in the cost of replacing carbon trim or spoilers etc
Edited by IanJ9375 on Friday 30th October 13:16
Edited by IanJ9375 on Friday 30th October 13:19
Servicing is more or less the same as a M140i: £250 for a minor (at 2 years and then every 4 years) and £600 for a major (at 4 years and then every 4 years). In other words, very cheap as it works out at just over £200/year. Discounts can also be had within the BMW network on those base prices. I prefer not to use indies for a variety of reasons. It's not worth the saving for me.
Pads are quite cheap ; discs a bit more but again, a bit of DD can unearth good deals. Wear rate seems excellent though so if you buy a car with plenty of life left in both, you won't need the expense very often, at least for road use.
Tyres can be expensive if you want the best (Michelin 4S would work out at around £750 for 4) but there are excellent alternatives for a little less, perhaps £600. Front wear is surprisingly low and very even as they have decent camber. Rear wear can be taxing but you can probably eek out 15k miles, depending on you driving style (or lack of).
The big cost is probably warranty if you want to run one as the only decent one beyond the original one is the BMW/Mondial product at between £750 to £1,000 depending on cover level and excess.
Beware that if you buy a car where the warranty has been interrupted, it will be twice as much. For that reason, it's often better to go AUC (unless you buy a car that is less than 3 years old), get the 1 year AUC (same product) and extend (or negociate a 2nd year at reduced rate).
I think those cars are excellent value (I don't really see a M tax tbh) and should yield relatively low depreciation.
Pads are quite cheap ; discs a bit more but again, a bit of DD can unearth good deals. Wear rate seems excellent though so if you buy a car with plenty of life left in both, you won't need the expense very often, at least for road use.
Tyres can be expensive if you want the best (Michelin 4S would work out at around £750 for 4) but there are excellent alternatives for a little less, perhaps £600. Front wear is surprisingly low and very even as they have decent camber. Rear wear can be taxing but you can probably eek out 15k miles, depending on you driving style (or lack of).
The big cost is probably warranty if you want to run one as the only decent one beyond the original one is the BMW/Mondial product at between £750 to £1,000 depending on cover level and excess.
Beware that if you buy a car where the warranty has been interrupted, it will be twice as much. For that reason, it's often better to go AUC (unless you buy a car that is less than 3 years old), get the 1 year AUC (same product) and extend (or negociate a 2nd year at reduced rate).
I think those cars are excellent value (I don't really see a M tax tbh) and should yield relatively low depreciation.
Edited by nickfrog on Friday 30th October 14:36
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