M2

[Matt21]

Nearly placed a deposit on one yesterday as it is refundable, but debating whether BM will swamp the market eventually like the M4 and kill values. If so I should wait

Anyone else got one on order? Looks bloody great!

[Mark CSL]

Had one on order till they said it wont be a limited edition bought a 1M till i see whats next :thumbs:

[Matt21]

Safe place to put your money for now!

I think they will ramp supply up in 2017, which will kill residuals. Sure we will learn more on supply over the coming months...

[need4speed]

Like Mark I had one on order with confirmed delivery for September I let it go as it is not going to be a limited production run.

[cslsuperfan]

Like Mark I had one on order with confirmed delivery for September I let it go as it is not going to be a limited production run.


I suspect some cracking deals on the M4 later this year

[Mark CSL]

I think that anyone in an M2 this year will get there mony back at the start of nextyear but after that i can see the prices droping and at 50k if you add spec i would buy an M3 or M4

If it was a limited edition now thats a differant story i would have wanted 1

This could be BMW will make a limited edition M2 CSL :whistle::whistle::whistle:

[karbonkid]

Having been unconfirmed as a Limited Edition M Car at the time, this also put me off, despite price being 'Affordable' since the E46 M3. My money went elsewhere.

[Brendanmck]

I think the problem for the m2 is that the 2 series coupe is now going to be updated and revised in line with the 1 series which will mean new versions of the m2 as years go by. The 1m coupe won't have this problem because we no longer have a 1 series coupe

[AlexGTT]

I've had one on order for a while. Coming in April. Not bothered by limited edition or values, only that it seems to go somewhere back to what a small M car should be, like the 1M really.

It's great value when you think what I paid for E46 M3 back in the day. Plus with sensible spec (I'm going light on spec) it's well under the same spec M3/4 price wise and I really don't want to spend £65k. Makes perfect sense for me but maybe not everyone.

I really hate this speculative market on new cars. I make money from my business, not new cars. They are to enjoy...................while we can!

[Trawler]

I really hate this speculative market on new cars. They are to enjoy...................while we can!

Could not agree more. PH is full of speculation crap in the porker & Mclaren pages.

[cslsuperfan]

I've had one on order for a while. Coming in April. Not bothered by limited edition or values, only that it seems to go somewhere back to what a small M car should be, like the 1M really.

It's great value when you think what I paid for E46 M3 back in the day. Plus with sensible spec (I'm going light on spec) it's well under the same spec M3/4 price wise and I really don't want to spend £65k. Makes perfect sense for me but maybe not everyone.

I really hate this speculative market on new cars. I make money from my business, not new cars. They are to enjoy...................while we can!

Totally agree

the M2 is an attractive package and nearer to the original M ethos than all the recent offerings from BM.

Rear arches are the bollox!!!

[HFLagos]

This would be interesting

[shimmy]

This would be interesting

for the wife or boyfriend :hahaha:

[nw99]

Like it a lot

[HFLagos]

for the wife or boyfriend :hahaha:

:hahaha:

I think it looks spot on!

Meanwhile my wife has an i3..... now that's a car for the wife or boyfriend don't you think... ;)

[shimmy]

:hahaha:

I think it looks spot on!

Meanwhile my wife has an i3..... now that's a car for the wife or boyfriend don't you think... ;)

now funny you say that....

[billyboysm3]

now funny you say that....

Im sure shimmy's got one of those....

[s.mac]

Shimmy will be anyone's boyfriend :vom:

[cslsuperfan]

Shimmy will be anyone's boyfriend :vom:


Shimmy has the cheaters i3

It has an engine!!!!!

[shimmy]

Shimmy has the cheaters i3

It has an engine!!!!!

ill have you know it is a very small engine......

[AlexGTT]

My M2 is built apparently. Awaiting news but might at dealer 16th or so. Can't collect until 25th at least because of work. :bigcry:

[cslsuperfan]

My M2 is built apparently. Awaiting news but might at dealer 16th or so. Can't collect until 25th at least because of work. :bigcry:


Dealers are limiting releases for now

only 3 available @ shrewsbury this year....all sold.

[Mark CSL]

M2 in Eastern Bmw
Looks good but the carbon trim looks s**t
I was never a fan of black wheels :whistle:

[glendog74]

Nice. Wouldn't be my choice of colour - almost looks like the old Atlantis Blue colour.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Would have to be some really bright colour :thumbs:

[Trawler]

Saw one in the flesh today. Can't say I was struck. Reminds me of a blown up Fiat 500. Only thing that stuck in my mind was it had large rear discs.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Never be as good as the CSL :thumbs:

[Trawler]

Never be as good as the CSL :thumbs:

+1. Booked a test drive in the M2, but no plans to change.

[nw99]

I skipped the M2 and M2 CSL ordered with my dealer .
Can get you on the list if anyone needs to place an order

[Trawler]

I skipped the M2 and M2 CSL ordered with my dealer .
Can get you on the list if anyone needs to place an order

Deposit already placed.

[Stumpy]

Deposit already placed.

Snap, since last May I think... Am tempted to cancel the order as I can't get any info about whether the fecking thing will ever be released.

But...there's nothing else I'd buy at the moment other than a 997.1 GT3.

:bigcry::bigcry:

[AlexGTT]

Collecting Tuesday. Very excited and haven't looked forward to a new car like this for years! Will report back with my thoughts.

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

Alex if you ever fancy a little road trip out in the new motor I'm in Worcester :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Seen my first M2 on the road today in dundee almost missed it.
it was the front bumper fangs i seen first looks OK in white a bit understated :whistle:

[GregorFuk]

Test drove one on Friday. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It does feel more everyday than the CSL, not as special. You also sit very high in it. I dare say that with a set of bucket seats it would be quite the steer. However in three years time the CSL will feel just as special where as the M2 will be, well, just an old M2.

[cslsuperfan]

Test drove one on Friday. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It does feel more everyday than the CSL, not as special. You also sit very high in it. I dare say that with a set of bucket seats it would be quite the steer. However in three years time the CSL will feel just as special where as the M2 will be, well, just an old M2.


Plus there's a number for sale in the classifieds

peeps trying to offload for upward of 65K!!!

[AlexGTT]

Alex if you ever fancy a little road trip out in the new motor I'm in Worcester :thumbs:

Will do if I get a chance but first impressions will be formed in Brecon Beacons.

Test drove one on Friday. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It does feel more everyday than the CSL, not as special. You also sit very high in it. I dare say that with a set of bucket seats it would be quite the steer. However in three years time the CSL will feel just as special where as the M2 will be, well, just an old M2.

It's just a fun daily for me, I'm not expecting miracles. CSL in the garage for that. :hahaha:;)

Plus there's a number for sale in the classifieds

peeps trying to offload for upward of 65K!!!

That's madness!!

[nw942]

There's a nice B road between Chepstow and Monmouth (via Itton).

Twisty and undulating and really enjoyable.

[AlexGTT]

There's a nice B road between Chepstow and Monmouth (via Itton).

Twisty and undulating and really enjoyable.

Know it well but there's better to be had on an early morning blast just a bit north, in the mountains. :smokin:

[nw942]

Know it well but there's better to be had on an early morning blast just a bit north, in the mountains. :smokin:

I know Llangynidr and Penderyn, but there are probably lots of good roads I'm not aware of?

[cslsuperfan]

The road past the Brecon peaks is awesome

it would hurt though if you had an off !!

[Chappers]

A few years ago I went for a play down the A4520 in the Noble, it's a stunning road on which at one point I had all four wheels off the ground. :hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

Hows the new car Alex ?

[AlexGTT]

Sorry fellas, been flat out for work and couldn't pick up yet!! Itching so might get time today, late on.

Will report back asap.

[amar7274]

I've driven the new M2 and I must say I wasn't impressed.
It looks fantastic in the LBB colour and it really does attract attention.
However I did not like the steering, it just feels heavy. For me the interior is a massive let down. Very poor seats for an M car and the quality of the interior does not justify the price. If I'm honest I much preferred the predecessor the 1M.

[AlexGTT]

Ok, got to pick it up tonight. Only done 50 miles so early yet but here goes:

It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.

Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.

Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.

Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.

Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.

It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.

[AlexGTT]

Fookin iPhone shit sideways pics!!

[Trawler]

Ok, got to pick it up tonight. Only done 50 miles so early yet but here goes:

It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.

Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.

Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.



Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.

Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.

It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.


Looking forward to further updates.

[Yanto]

:thumbs:

Well jel, love it mate !!!

Smokey burnout mode report next pls !!

[mattCSLnut]

Congrats on your New Daily Al :beer: now go & get some proper pix, will Ya ;) :hahaha:

[nw942]

There was an identical one in BMW Cardiff today - looked really good in the flesh.

Enjoy

[AlexGTT]

Looking forward to further updates.

They will be coming.

:thumbs:

Well jel, love it mate !!!

Smokey burnout mode report next pls !!

:hahaha: Forgot about that! Will try on weekend if can be done within running in revs. :gayfight:

Congrats on your New Daily Al :beer: now go & get some proper pix, will Ya ;) :hahaha:

;) Will do Matt. Have more time on the weekend to sort.

There was an identical one in BMW Cardiff today - looked really good in the flesh.

Enjoy

I'm amazed how much better this car looks in the flesh. Proper head turner while passing through town today. Loads of pointing and staring but that could have just been the weirdo behind the wheel! :hahaha:

Long Beach Blue is a great colour in the metal. So happy I specced it. Again, it looks nothing like any pics I've seen, even the BMW brochure doesn't show the true colour.

[AlexGTT]

OK, update. 450 miles in. Forming a bond with this car now but must try harder to get run in mileage done. Very bad effort so far!

Steering - I was already growing tired of the electric PAS. There's a strange issue to the non-feeling PAS braking over bumps that I just can't get my head around. That was until I discovered sport+ gets rid of it. I'm now defaulting straight to sport+ the second the car starts. It's still there a tiny bit but the firmer steering setting in sport+ makes the car much more controllable without the strange missing feel over bumps.

That's all for now apart from it's a riot to drive and sounds the nuts!

Still happy but it's no CSL. Can't wait to get it back on the road later this month.

[select]

Sounds like a great Car... not necessarily a good replacement for the CSL but a good daily driver. Is there any turbo lag?

[AlexGTT]

Sounds like a great Car... not necessarily a good replacement for the CSL but a good daily driver. Is there any turbo lag?

No lag to speak of. Extremely impressive.

My CSL hasn't gone anywhere. M2 used as daily. My Mrs pinched it yesterday. I was slumming it in her Golf TDi. :bigcry:

[glendog74]

OK, update. 450 miles in. Forming a bond with this car now but must try harder to get run in mileage done. Very bad effort so far!

Steering - I was already growing tired of the electric PAS. There's a strange issue to the non-feeling PAS braking over bumps that I just can't get my head around. That was until I discovered sport+ gets rid of it. I'm now defaulting straight to sport+ the second the car starts. It's still there a tiny bit but the firmer steering setting in sport+ makes the car much more controllable without the strange missing feel over bumps.

That's all for now apart from it's a riot to drive and sounds the nuts!

Still happy but it's no CSL. Can't wait to get it back on the road later this month.

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

No lag to speak of. Extremely impressive.

My CSL hasn't gone anywhere. M2 used as daily. My Mrs pinched it yesterday. I was slumming it in her Golf TDi. :bigcry:

Biting your nails till she brought the car home safe and sound :whistle:

[nw99]

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/bmw-m2-safety-car-driven/34086

[AlexGTT]

Running in service done.

It's a brilliant bit of kit and fuckin rapid! Revs properly to 7 unlike M135i/235i. Sounds the nuts. Looks brilliant. On a good A/B road you really need no more power just this side of sane speeds.

I have decided the steering is utter wank! All electric PAS is utter shit. It's better than most and better than the M3/4 set up but I really think M division should stick to their guns with normal steering like they do with run flat tyres. :banghead:

However, as is the genius of M division, somehow it doesn't take too much shine off the car. It's a proper balls out tool this thing.

Overall, happy as a pig in shit.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Glad to hear your are enjoying the car :thumbs:

[Trawler]

Running in service done.

It's a brilliant bit of kit and fuckin rapid! Revs properly to 7 unlike M135i/235i. Sounds the nuts. Looks brilliant. On a good A/B road you really need no more power just this side of sane speeds.

I have decided the steering is utter wank! All electric PAS is utter shit. It's better than most and better than the M3/4 set up but I really think M division should stick to their guns with normal steering like they do with run flat tyres. :banghead:

However, as is the genius of M division, somehow it doesn't take too much shine off the car. It's a proper balls out tool this thing.

Overall, happy as a pig in shit.

:thumbs: Keep up the reports. Be interesting to read the comparison with Cesil.

[Yanto]

Running in service done.

It's a brilliant bit of kit and fuckin rapid! Revs properly to 7 unlike M135i/235i. Sounds the nuts. Looks brilliant. On a good A/B road you really need no more power just this side of sane speeds.

I have decided the steering is utter wank! All electric PAS is utter shit. It's better than most and better than the M3/4 set up but I really think M division should stick to their guns with normal steering like they do with run flat tyres. :banghead:

However, as is the genius of M division, somehow it doesn't take too much shine off the car. It's a proper balls out tool this thing.

Overall, happy as a pig in shit.

Really chuffed for you mate :beer:

You def chose right colour and box.

May be down on power compared to M4, but way cooler IMO.

[Bounce]

Sounds awesome mate.:thumbs::thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Glad to hear your are enjoying the car :thumbs:

For an everyday drive it's all I wanted.

:thumbs: Keep up the reports. Be interesting to read the comparison with Cesil.

To be honest, for feel and seat of the pants thrills the CSL runs rings round it, pointing and laughing at it. CSL is in bodyshop for a tidy up but looking forward to taking them out with a mate and doing some back to back driving.

Really chuffed for you mate :beer:

You def chose right colour and box.

May be down on power compared to M4, but way cooler IMO.

Ian, up to 100 it feels every bit as quick mate and as a road motor it's more than enough. It sounds miles better (it's no CSL however ;) )

Sounds awesome mate.:thumbs::thumbs:

Cheers Brett.

[glendog74]

Nice one Alex - only a little envious... :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

I should get some pictures up really. Will sort very soon!

[cslsuperfan]

I should get some pictures up really. Will sort very soon!

Please do Alex

It's the car of the moment!!!

[phoenixcsl]

I should get some pictures up really. Will sort very soon!

Yes you should, I want to see more!

My friend has had his a month or so, he loves it, I think they are a superb road car, look and sound really nice.

There was a nice black one for sale at an independent garage near me, I considered one myself.

[Yanto]

Yes you should, I want to see more!

My friend has had his a month or so, he loves it, I think they are a superb road car, look and sound really nice.

There was a nice black one for sale at an independent garage near me, I considered one myself.

Car at Romans ?

[DazBlackCSL]

I've had one on order for a while. Coming in April. Not bothered by limited edition or values, only that it seems to go somewhere back to what a small M car should be, like the 1M really.

It's great value when you think what I paid for E46 M3 back in the day. Plus with sensible spec (I'm going light on spec) it's well under the same spec M3/4 price wise and I really don't want to spend £65k. Makes perfect sense for me but maybe not everyone.

I really hate this speculative market on new cars. I make money from my business, not new cars. They are to enjoy...................while we can!

;)

[CLAYTON]

Like Mark I had one on order with confirmed delivery for September I let it go as it is not going to be a limited production run.

Same as that i was told 500 run the 1900 then don't know!!!! so pulled out

[SMD]

I have put my £1k deposit down for a M2 CSL. Only myself and one other on the deposit list. Lets hope they make the car now :whistle:

[Stumpy]

I have put my £1k deposit down for a M2 CSL. Only myself and one other on the deposit list. Lets hope they make the car now :whistle:

Snap, over a year ago!!

[AlexGTT]

Same as that i was told 500 run the 1900 then don't know!!!! so pulled out

I don't get that? It's either a car you like or not. Hardly going to be worth it as investment, its a fookin' new BMW.

Mine will get driven and enjoyed because its an absolute bloody hoot to drive.

[AlexGTT]

Oooooooh! I forgot, pics for those interested. It's not clean I'm afraid cos it had just been whipped to within an inch of it's life. ;)

[glendog74]

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Alex

Longbeach Blue , wicked colour and individual to the M2!!!

These are definitely on my radar. :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Oooooooh! I forgot, pics for those interested. It's not clean I'm afraid cos it had just been whipped to within an inch of it's life. ;)
:smt039 Looking good there Al :supz:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looks nice enjoy :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

Today, across the Beacons, in the pissing rain I had the drive of my year so far. Took the long way back to the office. This thing is an absolute ball and in limited traction conditions it's so balanced at sane speeds. In my own mind I felt like a driving God and did things I wouldn't dream of in the CSL and similar conditions.

I'm even starting to get the steering. My preferred settings are chassis/steering in comfort, everything else sport+ and traction off. :smt055

This car is the classic grower. You really need time to get to know it and when you do it comes alive.

[cslsuperfan]

Today, across the Beacons, in the pissing rain I had the drive of my year so far. Took the long way back to the office. This thing is an absolute ball and in limited traction conditions it's so balanced at sane speeds. In my own mind I felt like a driving God and did things I wouldn't dream of in the CSL and similar conditions.

I'm even starting to get the steering. My preferred settings are chassis/steering in comfort, everything else sport+ and traction off. :smt055

This car is the classic grower. You really need time to get to know it and when you do it comes alive.

Best M car at the moment Alex.

Had a look at a long beach blue M2 a couple of weeks back.

It's still very tricky to actually look around one as they're very few in the flesh at the dealers.

[AlexGTT]

It really is mate. Proper fun. Still smiling.

[nw99]

Bought an M2 after a test drive , most fun since I bought the CSL .
Great noise on downshifts , very rapid great handling and a great looker with all the modern gizmos .

[DazBlackCSL]

It really is mate. Proper fun. Still smiling.

Looking forward to seeing it soon Al :beer:

[nw99]

http://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/the-clarkson-review-2016-bmw-m2/?CMP=Spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-ST_Driving-_-20160511-_-Driving-_-465671852-_-Imageandlink&linkId=24361700