BMW M2 Advice

[Geneve]

I'm toying with the idea of buying an M2 - probably 'pre-owned' - as a run-around for 9-12 months.

However, few questions:
- I gather there's a minor 'facelift' due - any idea what changes it might have, and when is it due?
- What's the current 'lead time' on a new to spec order?
- If I buy used, my preferences are LB Blue, probably Manual, plus a few 'packs' - any 'must have' options for re-sale?
- Any other useful advice?

thanks

[Geneve]

Yes, I'm in a position to buy now, if I find the right car (LBB) at the right price.

However, bit cautious about pricing, as I don't want to get my fingers burnt when I come to sell next year (it's to fill a gap between a GT4 and a GT3).

[Geneve]

zeDuffMan said:

Sorry to hijack, but...

Goater2 said:

The later 2016 cars have idrive 5 which is good

What do you lose if you get an older car? And when was the changeover?

No problem, I'm equally keen to understand the differences between the early, later and 'facelift' models - if any.

Primarily looking for the best value.

[Geneve]

If it was LBB, I'd definitely be interested.

Why do you think you haven't felt the desire to use it more?

And what's the spec?

[Geneve]

Thanks for the advice.
No disrespect to the M2, which is a great package I'm sure, but I've agreed a deal on a 981 Cayman 'S'.
Although my relationship with Porsche is very longstanding, I was tempted to have a brief dalliance with an M2 - it kind of reminded me of a modern 2002tii or E30 M3 - BMs I coveted in my youth.
However, the best Caymans are very good, with a superb chassis, and the GT4 is astonishingly adept and beautifully developed. Just wanted something with similar charisma as a daily user for the next few months.
M2 would have been a bit more practical, but I've had Porsches as an 'only' car in the past, so I know it will tick all the important boxes.