M2 or M3 Coupe
Discussion
Can't decide whether to get an M2 or the V8 M3 coupe. Thought that I would seek the views of PH owners of either or even both!! Previously had E46 and E90 330i coupes, both of which I liked. Always fancied an M and would consider the DCT. Had a short test drive in an M2 DCT today and was impressed, not as small as I had imagined and the DCT is very easy to use. It was fast but somehow seemed a little less involved compared to a manual car. Hope to test a DCT M3 next week to compare. I'm only interested in comp. pack M3, either manual or DCT. Would be interested in M2 owners views on DCT v manual.
Interesting views guys. I have raced classic single seaters, karts and saloons over the years and have always driven manual cars. I have always been underwhelmed by autos, but the BMW DCT reviews and my limited experience driving the DCT M2 have changed my view. My initial search was for a manual M3 but I am now thinking DCT M3, as that seems to have the convenience of an auto when in traffic and on boring journeys but the ability to have something very close to a manual for the fun runs!!! Also the last of the M3 NA and the V8 motor strike me as making these cars a very special model.
The M2 was very impressive, looked the part but somehow just seemed a little too good, but I have yet to drive an M3.
The M2 was very impressive, looked the part but somehow just seemed a little too good, but I have yet to drive an M3.
Steve, I agree that the DCT is very impressive, in essence a manual without having to push a clutch pedal, none of the slight disconnect with the rear wheels and always changing up too soon or changing down too late or in too high a gear that you get with torque converter old style autos. I maybe being dim but are you saying that the M2 is the passive chassis or the M3? I would have thought that the M2 is the more 'digital' car rather than the M3?
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