Thread: Thoughts on BMW m2?
02-29-2024, 01:45 PM
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Thoughts on BMW m2?
might get one, looks cool.
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02-29-2024, 02:10 PM
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Probably the only BMW I would consider buying today if I actually wanted one, srs.
02-29-2024, 02:16 PM
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Car looks goofy. Designed for early twenties brahs.
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02-29-2024, 02:17 PM
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M4 better
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02-29-2024, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted By 6gorillion⏩
Nah I'd say they have become too big, bloated, and complicated over the years. The M2 is much closer to the early great M3's.
M4 better
02-29-2024, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
Nice, yeah it seems to be what I want in a sports car. I would get a Porsche 911 but too expensive.
Probably the only BMW I would consider buying today if I actually wanted one, srs.
Originally Posted By theory816⏩
Yeah I agree, I'm early 30's. Still appeals to me however.
Car looks goofy. Designed for early twenties brahs.
Originally Posted By 6gorillion⏩
A bit more expensive.
M4 better
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02-29-2024, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
Wow, you're right! Seems to be in the same price range. Might think about that also. I think it would be the better buy
Inefficient use of money. At that price point, just get a Porsche Cayman.
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02-29-2024, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
A 911 is a big step up over just about anything besides the most expensive M-car BMW's. That said if you want to buy used you might be able to get a good deal on something from the 00's.
I would get a Porsche 911 but too expensive.
02-29-2024, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
Yeah there are some that are ranging from 20-40k from that time period with 60k miles. Idk about reliability/maintaince for that.
A 911 is a big step up over just about anything besides the most expensive M-car BMW's. That said if you want to buy used you might be able to get a good deal on something from the 00's.
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02-29-2024, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
If they were well maintained they might be a good buy, always look into any notorious issues for whatever model year before you buy, make sure it was addressed or a non-issue.
Yeah there are some that are ranging from 20-40k from that time period with 60k miles. Idk about reliability/maintaince for that.
02-29-2024, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
ty for the advice. If I can find a good deal, looks like there are a lot of them right now.
If they were well maintained they might be a good buy, always look into any notorious issues for whatever model year before you buy, make sure it was addressed or a non-issue.
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02-29-2024, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
Cayman only has 2 seats, M2 has a back row.
Wow, you're right! Seems to be in the same price range. Might think about that also. I think it would be the better buy
M2 is more powerful as well, and will get more respect than a Cayman (aka the poor man's porsche). Cayman will drive better, M2 will feel more like a muscle car
but if those don't matter to you…
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02-29-2024, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted By Zackad⏩
Problem with the new Cayman is the flat-4. If you can get a flat-6 it's a far more appealing car, but by then might as well try for a 911.
Cayman only has 2 seats, M2 has a back row.
M2 is more powerful as well, and will get more respect than a Cayman (aka the poor man's porsche)
but if those don't matter to you…
M2 is more powerful as well, and will get more respect than a Cayman (aka the poor man's porsche)
but if those don't matter to you…
02-29-2024, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
exactly. I'm assuming OP is looking at base models so flat-4 which would be a disappointment compared to the M2. and yeah going into 6 territory means you might as well save a little more for a 911 which will trump the M2.
Problem with the new Cayman is the flat-4. If you can get a flat-6 it's a far more appealing car, but by then might as well try for a 911.
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02-29-2024, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
The flat-6 is far more appealing. There are some used 911s in the 2010-2014 range going for around 40-60k. If there's a good deal, I will get the 911.
Problem with the new Cayman is the flat-4. If you can get a flat-6 it's a far more appealing car, but by then might as well try for a 911.
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02-29-2024, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted By Zackad⏩
All depends on the price. 911s are expensive. Used car rates are horrible right now, can put around 40 down rn
exactly. I'm assuming OP is looking at base models so flat-4 which would be a disappointment compared to the M2. and yeah going into 6 territory means you might as well save a little more for a 911 which will trump the M2.
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02-29-2024, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
yeah i mean it's a chit time to buy all around.
All depends on the price. 911s are expensive. Used car rates are horrible right now, can put around 40 down rn
I'd say go for the M2 unless you can hold off and save up more for the 911 you want. Or unless you're a diehard porsche fanboi…I am lol
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02-29-2024, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted By Zackad⏩
My dad had an old 944 turbo that was a blast. Got me hooked, do you have a porsche? I need a car by the end of the end of the month so I might have to bite the bullet on these rates…
yeah i mean it's a chit time to buy all around.
I'd say go for the M2 unless you can hold off and save up more for the 911 you want. Or unless you're a diehard porsche fanboi…I am lol
I'd say go for the M2 unless you can hold off and save up more for the 911 you want. Or unless you're a diehard porsche fanboi…I am lol
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02-29-2024, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
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Nah I'd say they have become too big, bloated, and complicated over the years. The M2 is much closer to the early great M3's.
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02-29-2024, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
I don't unfortunately, I don't have those kinds of funds yet in my life but one day. My mom has a Cayenne, brother has a 911. Cayenne alone was a dream to drive…then I got to take the 911 for a spin. Definitely a diehard now lol.
My dad had an old 944 turbo that was a blast. Got me hooked, do you have a porsche? I need a car by the end of the end of the month so I might have to bite the bullet on these rates…
If rates are your issue I wouldn't be TOO put off by it. You can always refinance the loan shortly after acquiring the car for a lower rate. Local credit unions are usually much more competitive.
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02-29-2024, 03:37 PM
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Is the M2 the one Sam "modified" into a lesser model?
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02-29-2024, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted By 300Lane1⏩
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Is the M2 the one Sam "modified" into a lesser model?
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Many say the 911 is the best sports car ever made, the king. Yeah I'm not too put off by it, but bleh, even with perfect credit the rates are trash.
I don't unfortunately, I don't have those kinds of funds yet in my life but one day. My mom has a Cayenne, brother has a 911. Cayenne alone was a dream to drive…then I got to take the 911 for a spin. Definitely a diehard now lol.
If rates are your issue I wouldn't be TOO put off by it. You can always refinance the loan shortly after acquiring the car for a lower rate. Local credit unions are usually much more competitive.
If rates are your issue I wouldn't be TOO put off by it. You can always refinance the loan shortly after acquiring the car for a lower rate. Local credit unions are usually much more competitive.
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02-29-2024, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
the new m2 weighs close to 3800, it really depends on what you want out of the car,
Nah I'd say they have become too big, bloated, and complicated over the years. The M2 is much closer to the early great M3's.
02-29-2024, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
I always thought of the 911 as the ultimate cult car. People who love them seem to swear by them and consider it the best thing since sliced bread, but you really gotta be the type of person who loves them. They definitely aren't for everyone and have their own faults.
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Many say the 911 is the best sports car ever made, the king. Yeah I'm not too put off by it, but bleh, even with perfect credit the rates are trash.
Many say the 911 is the best sports car ever made, the king. Yeah I'm not too put off by it, but bleh, even with perfect credit the rates are trash.
02-29-2024, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted By KidGogeta⏩
Really? Wow, they've really been packing the pounds onto the M2. Still, bet it's light compared to the M4, they basically turned them into a car that feels the way the 6 series used to.
the new m2 weighs close to 3800, it really depends on what you want out of the car,
02-29-2024, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
Great engine, but imo i would take the Supra with the b58 if you want a sports car feeling. The current m2 is more of a pony car (similar weight and stats to mustang/camaro)
Really? Wow, they've really been packing the pounds onto the M2. Still, bet it's light compared to the M4, they basically turned them into a car that feels the way the 6 series used to.
Tbh I would take a m340i over the m2 at least I'll have the practicality, i know its not in the same boat. But I already have my 911 as my dedicated sport car, I was in the same boat as you but after taking into account depreciation etc on a new car. I found a great deal on a 991.2 911 and bought that instead and havent looked back since
02-29-2024, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted By KidGogeta⏩
911's do tend to hold their value well, especially when compared to the other German brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi where depreciation tends to be terrible.
Great engine, but imo i would take the Supra with the b58 if you want a sports car feeling. The current m2 is more of a pony car (similar weight and stats to mustang/camaro)
Tbh I would take a m340i over the m2 at least I'll have the practicality, i know its not in the same boat. But I already have my 911 as my dedicated sport car, I was in the same boat as you but after taking into account depreciation etc on a new car. I found a great deal on a 991.2 911 and bought that instead and havent looked back since
Tbh I would take a m340i over the m2 at least I'll have the practicality, i know its not in the same boat. But I already have my 911 as my dedicated sport car, I was in the same boat as you but after taking into account depreciation etc on a new car. I found a great deal on a 991.2 911 and bought that instead and havent looked back since
But yeah, sounds like even the M2 is now in the same class as muscle cars. I liked the earlier M2's better than the new one anyways, they came off as lighter and purer cars. Figures BMW would find a way to screw it up.
02-29-2024, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted By JayJ350⏩
The older ones look much better.
911's do tend to hold their value well, especially when compared to the other German brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi where depreciation tends to be terrible.
But yeah, sounds like even the M2 is now in the same class as muscle cars. I liked the earlier M2's better than the new one anyways, they came off as lighter and purer cars. Figures BMW would find a way to screw it up.
But yeah, sounds like even the M2 is now in the same class as muscle cars. I liked the earlier M2's better than the new one anyways, they came off as lighter and purer cars. Figures BMW would find a way to screw it up.
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02-29-2024, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
It is, for a lot of reasons. Porsches are extremely refined, their flat 6 means lower center of gravity so their handling is better, and they're pretty damn reliable.
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Many say the 911 is the best sports car ever made, the king. Yeah I'm not too put off by it, but bleh, even with perfect credit the rates are trash.
Many say the 911 is the best sports car ever made, the king. Yeah I'm not too put off by it, but bleh, even with perfect credit the rates are trash.
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I know i said feels more like a muscle car but just meant that comparatively to a porsche…virtually anything with power without porsches handling will feel "muscle"-y lol. But BMW's still drive great. Roommate had an M2 Comp and that thing was on fukin rails, used to whip it from SD to LA regularly. Granted it was a Comp model so different characteristics to the standard M2, but not by much. think street oriented track car vs track oriented street car.
911's do tend to hold their value well, especially when compared to the other German brands like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi where depreciation tends to be terrible.
But yeah, sounds like even the M2 is now in the same class as muscle cars. I liked the earlier M2's better than the new one anyways, they came off as lighter and purer cars. Figures BMW would find a way to screw it up.
But yeah, sounds like even the M2 is now in the same class as muscle cars. I liked the earlier M2's better than the new one anyways, they came off as lighter and purer cars. Figures BMW would find a way to screw it up.
Porsche is just….porsche. aka King
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02-29-2024, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Zackad⏩
You definitely sound like a Porsche guy lol. Like I said, it's a cultish fanbase brand, the people who love them tend to swear by them. I always preferred something like a Lotus for ultimate lightweight handling, balance, and feel. Balance is where the 911 traditionally lost me, never been a fan of the rear engine layout. Latest ones are practically mid engine though, but then I like the old engines a lot more, back when they were air cooled.
It is, for a lot of reasons. Porsches are extremely refined, their flat 6 means lower center of gravity so their handling is better, and they're pretty damn reliable.
I know i said feels more like a muscle car but just meant that comparatively to a porsche…virtually anything with power without porsches handling will feel "muscle"-y lol. But BMW's still drive great. Roommate had an M2 Comp and that thing was on fukin rails, used to whip it from SD to LA regularly. Granted it was a Comp model so different characteristics to the standard M2, but not by much. think street oriented track car vs track oriented street car.
Porsche is just….porsche. aka King
I know i said feels more like a muscle car but just meant that comparatively to a porsche…virtually anything with power without porsches handling will feel "muscle"-y lol. But BMW's still drive great. Roommate had an M2 Comp and that thing was on fukin rails, used to whip it from SD to LA regularly. Granted it was a Comp model so different characteristics to the standard M2, but not by much. think street oriented track car vs track oriented street car.
Porsche is just….porsche. aka King
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