OT: BMW M2
Racer
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Wait a year or two and the deals will flow. Also early buyers will get bored and move on. The M2 is a great daily drive but the m235i gives you enough also. The point of the M is to bridge track use and I don't think it is better than a Cayman. Save the money and get a m235 unless the look and wider track really speak to you.
For me m3>m2>m4
For me m3>m2>m4
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I bought a 1M because I couldn't get the "right" GT4. I like the low production #'s compared to the upcoming 2M. In the future, if I do add a GT4 to the garage, I can't see myself letting the 1M go. What a car....
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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I leaning toward the Ford Fiesta ST as my next daily driver.
Test drove a few and they are a great handling, practical hatchback, economical fun car and a real treat to drive and most importantly a MANUAL transmission to go along with the GT4.
Test drove a few and they are a great handling, practical hatchback, economical fun car and a real treat to drive and most importantly a MANUAL transmission to go along with the GT4.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2015
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I think the F80 M3 would be a great DD companion to the GT4 (as Accel pointed out and has).
Unfortunately, my wife only allowed me to purchase one...
My sensibilities said M3, and the kid in me said the GT4.
The kid always wins in the end.
Unfortunately, my wife only allowed me to purchase one...
My sensibilities said M3, and the kid in me said the GT4.
The kid always wins in the end.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2014
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I had a 135 with MT. Lots of torque down low and a good city DD.
However, I doubt M2 will match most Porsche handling wise. Straight line speed is different. Good price for what you get though.
Guys that got a hold of the 1M when it first came out essentially drove it for free when they sold it.
However, I doubt M2 will match most Porsche handling wise. Straight line speed is different. Good price for what you get though.
Guys that got a hold of the 1M when it first came out essentially drove it for free when they sold it.
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The 1495 kg reported weight is DIN. I think that IS with fluids, but some people were saying that in real life it might be 3400-3500? I guess we'll see.
Last edited by vantage; Oct 14, 2015 at 10:55 PM.
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The M4GTS is interesting to me with a ring time of 7:28, but appears to be pre-priced to include the expected markup - still trying to get one though. I've never understood the 1M personally - it embodied everything I didn't enjoy about owning/driving the E90 (weight) and the fears I had of the F80 (turbo). It was the first BMW that pobst said he hated driving (and ever since he's been bearish on the M cars). But it struck a positive cord with others given that they're still going for MSRP or greater.
Dammit Cadillac...just put an LS7 in the ATS so I can stop sulking.
Dammit Cadillac...just put an LS7 in the ATS so I can stop sulking.