M240i or M2

M240i or M2

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Magnum 475

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Tuesday 20th October 2020
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This might be moved to 'Car Buying', but I really hope not as I'd prefer answers from people who're 'M' experts.

Having been looking at M4s and C63s for a while, my head has been turned by the M2. But then I looked at the M240i. Every review I've read on line says there's really not much to choose between these two, which I find hard to believe. Every 'Full Fat' M car I've ever driven has felt miles ahead of its nearest non-M equivalent.

The question to the 'M' specialists: How much better is the M2 than the M240i? The M240i has massive appeal because it looks just like any other 2 series, reducing the changes of random scrotes trying to steal it, either by following me home or breaking in to the house to steal the keys. But, it's not a full fat 'M' car. Most of my previous cars have been Porsches (currently have a Boxster S), so a little worried that the 240i won't be as good to drive.

What's the opinion on here of these two cars??

Magnum 475

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Tuesday 20th October 2020
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This is pretty much confirming what I thought. I know that neither will drive anywhere like the 987S, but I'll be able to get the kids in the back. I've noticed when I'm driving the Boxster that I look up (a long way) to people driving any 2 series, so I know it's going to feel tall and bulky by comparison.

M2C is certainly an option. Will have to try to get my hands on one and see.

Magnum 475

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Tuesday 20th October 2020
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That's pretty much what I thought - on paper there's not much between them, but the driving experience is seemingly quite different.

Now to find a dealer who doesn't mind test drives, challenging with Covid at the moment.


Magnum 475

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Wednesday 21st October 2020
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This is going to be interesting. My local dealer seems to have one of each, both on '18' plates. Now to find enough time to go and test drive both, subject to wife and child demands. Not helped by the wife having to work this weekend.


Magnum 475

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Wednesday 21st October 2020
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nickfrog said:
Take the kids with you.
I can just imagine the conversation with the wife. It wouldn't go well. I'd also struggle to really focus on the cars - our 4 year old has a chronic case of verbal diarrhea. The sales guys would also struggle.

Magnum 475

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Friday 23rd October 2020
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Currently thinking that I might just keep my 987S, and get an M240i daily, followed by upgrading the M240i with a Quaiffe LSD to improve the handling.

The real appeal for me about the M240i is that once you remove the badges it looks like any other 2 series and is less likely to attract attention. I much prefer to be unnoticeable when driving - daily is currently a nice bland grey E Class.

As you can tell, I'm being indecisive which is unusual for me.