I guess that all depends on your definition of loads of power haha. For your reference our Sport Cats net a healthy 21whp/36wtq. That's certainly not a small amount, and would be quite a noticeable improvement

 

Now I'm in a tough bind. M2 coming in 1.5 months and dealer has M3/Comp package/Red leather/ for same price lease. Stage 1 chip takes M3 to 525hp and 525tq. Very tempting.

 

Take the 3. There, I solved your decision.

 

Not comparable. The m2 looks like a smaller m4, but in reality the m2 is much more playful and fun on twisties, when pushed a little bit. Steering and the balance of the car is better imho.
I have to say the m2 impressed me! Dont forget the manual.
Only city driving perhaps the m4 is better.

 

Fit and finish in the M2 (esp. compared to the M3/4) is on a different level. A lower different level.

Plus, that driver's seat in the M2. What's up with that. I really prefer my seats not to be slanted.

 

Yeah I really like the M2 but it's these things that make me really bummed. I wish the car cost a tiny bit more and offered a bit more interior. I know it defeats the purpose of an entry M car though. Or just offer full leather as an option and the F8x's seats as an option as well. I would be willing to bet BMW could make some good money on this.

 

All 2-series drive nicely. Doesn't surprise that the M2 beats the M3.

However, I really wish they made it a bit lighter. If you compute out interior and exterior volume against weight it seems obvious that the F80 is made with quite a bit lighter/more expensive materials.

As you say, it also goes for the inside.

One particularly nagging insult added to that injury is that the HK audio system is substantially less capable than in the 3-series. Less speakers, no eq, less power. It should cost quite a bit less, but some genius has decided that the first BMW audio upgrade in the U.S. is $875 unconditionally, no matter the car model and audio system capabilities. The 2-series is just not as much cheaper than the 3/4 series as the materials used would indicate.

 

now this is interesting..

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1352844

 

I tried to build a signal green M2 through my
Dealer and they denied it. Bummer.

I will probably get one just as a fun toy for track days to pass sound at Laguna Seca.

 

do you driven the m2 now? What you can say?

 

No I haven't driven one- we have them all presold! My buddy has one and loves it

 

150 lightweight m2 coming to US

I guess that's the one to get if you are still into bmw.

 

We have a M2 and a M4 GTS and can't say enough positive things about the M2.

The M2 feels like a modern E46 M3 with a return to a connected feeling to the driver with great feedback and the M4 has become more of a GT cruiser like the 6 series.

There is a more limited M2 CS that will be coming very soon with the S55 motor from the M4 but we will see if this will throw off the balance and handling character of the car compared to the N55 motor.

 

I'm still loving the M2+KW Clubsports. What a fantastic car for the price!

 

Anyone have thoughts on the MY2018 LCI M2 rumored to receive the S55 over the N55?