M2

Prodigy. · 10-14-2015, 10:55 PM

Yep, i'm in the market for the M2, just waiting for confirmed pricing from the salesman at the dealership i've been dealing with.

UR25IO · 10-15-2015, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Exactly Alex ..

Joe are you upgrading to a M2?

Zuzu · 10-15-2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UR25IO

Joe are you upgrading to a M2?

Not at this stage mate, I only drove the 1M 1,600 kms in 12 months before I sold.

M4 have started to drop already.. Food for thought..

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...18434043/?Cr=4

Ghent · 10-15-2015, 04:19 PM

since this is an N55 motor I wonder how many of my performance parts from my 135i will fit it.. DPs? JB4? Meth and charge pipe?

D2000 · 10-15-2015, 04:33 PM

Anyone know what the deal is with the throttle blip function on the manual version? Will it be able to be disabled so you can blip it yourself?

Newguy123 · 10-16-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghent

since this is an N55 motor I wonder how many of my performance parts from my 135i will fit it.. DPs? JB4? Meth and charge pipe?

I'd say not many, meth yes that's prob it. F series n55 parts would be more likely to fit over e series n55 parts

UR25IO · 10-19-2015, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Not at this stage mate, I only drove the 1M 1,600 kms in 12 months before I sold.

M4 have started to drop already.. Food for thought..

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...18434043/?Cr=4

oh yes you are right. If the prices expected to be $110-$120k rrp. A M4 at $136k would be a wise option/ almost a no brainier.

Just depends what floats your boat(big boat/small boat) I guess. Both cars have such a modern interior.

kaitan · 10-19-2015, 07:17 AM

I would be in the market for a good 1M if a fully op comes by with the right price

DR-JEKL · 10-19-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I think the M2 is great.

I wish it came with these features, in order of what I want most:
- M seats (1 piece same as M3/M4)
- Carbon roof (option)
- M mirrors (retrofit may be possible)
- S55 (wishful thinking)

Otherwise it laps the Ring in under 8mins so it's a huge improvement. Sits wider and lower than the 1M. Also weighs 25kg less than an M235i too. I think it's going to be an epic drive.

AFAIK recaro seats will be an available option (it is in the UK)

Yeah its a shame about the carbon roof, but when you look at its competitors none of them have carbon lids (which would make it even more appealing but of course $ would be the main reason and to make the high end ///M models more appealing and to justify their premium prices!)

More colour options would be nice also (white black grey and blue isn't much of a selection to choose from - perhaps they may offer the individual program for the M2?)

_Ryan_ · 10-19-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

yeah but what you described is an M4

seems everyone, like me, wanted a smaller M4

kaitan · 10-21-2015, 07:54 AM

Just a question is the M2 going to be limited production too?

fly_inverted · 10-21-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Just a question is the M2 going to be limited production too?

I think it's just normal production as per M4.

I'm somewhat worried though. If this comes out at $120K, and the guy next to me has Merc A45 or AudiRS3 with same performance for $40K less, i think I might feel like an idiot.

PermanentCraving · 10-21-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fly_inverted

I think it's just normal production as per M4.

I'm somewhat worried though. If this comes out at $120K, and the guy next to me has Merc A45 or AudiRS3 with same performance for $40K less, i think I might feel like an idiot.

Agreed. I like the M2 but I'm not really sure what is making it worth considerably more than say an A45.. I don't think MT and RWD is enough.

PeteA · 10-21-2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by beemer

yeah but what you described is an M4

seems everyone, like me, wanted a smaller M4

You're getting heaps of the M4 in the M2. Suspension, brakes, diff, under-body stiffening, pistons, bearings and other engine internals.

You're also getting a dry sump transmission, upgraded baffling and pumping in the oil sump, a less complicated inter cooling system, flared bodywork and a less elegant engine bay strut brace.

What you're not getting is twin turbo, the CF roof and the CF drive-shaft.

That sounds like a smaller M4 to me.

05C4R · 10-22-2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteA

You're getting heaps of the M4 in the M2. Suspension, brakes, diff, under-body stiffening, pistons, bearings and other engine internals.

You're also getting a dry sump transmission, upgraded baffling and pumping in the oil sump, a less complicated inter cooling system, flared bodywork and a less elegant engine bay strut brace.

What you're not getting is twin turbo, the CF roof and the CF drive-shaft.

That sounds like a smaller M4 to me.

not getting
S55
CF roof
CF drive shaft
mirrors - who cares
CF strut brace - meh
Adjustable dampers - huge
2 x M buttons - huge
M4 seats - pretty huge omission

not sure about this but will it have 3 steering settings, 3 throttle maps, leather dash, head up display, lane assist, side front and reverse cameras, and I don't know there is probably a shit load more

I know they are following the 1M formula but M3's are getting much closer on price

dazza_ · 10-22-2015, 06:41 AM

I'm just not sure how anyone can swallow ~120K OTR when M3/M4's with < 5,000km's are are ~130K?

The value is not there IMO.

david.orr · 10-22-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fly_inverted

I'm somewhat worried though. If this comes out at $120K, and the guy next to me has Merc A45 or AudiRS3 with same performance for $40K less, i think I might feel like an idiot.

funny but true, I would feel like one too.

nick85 · 10-25-2015, 07:44 PM

$110k drive away.

Kiwi Peter · 10-25-2015, 11:58 PM

I am on the fence on this one, the new M3/4 and M2 look the part on the inside
but i am still a E92 M3 & 1M fan boy.
Driven lots of M4 yep go OK but missing the fantastic V8 and the awsome sound track.

Now if the M2 was AWD count me in.

T1M · 10-26-2015, 09:18 AM

Anyone else find the M3/M4 horribly stiff for everyday use? Seems every suspension setting is a different version of stupidly firm and crashy.

Even though firm, my 1M is compliant and superbly damped.

phunky_monkey · 10-26-2015, 06:34 PM

I test drove an M4 on the weekend and found it pretty decently damped on the roads I drove it on, though nothing was particularly pockmarked or anything.

Having said that, I found the 1M nicer. I know there's been complaints of a lack of travel in the 1M, but I find it really keyed down unless hitting constant, really rough patches. I think it's about perfect for road and occassional track use.

dazza_ · 10-28-2015, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cryptik

Anyone else find the M3/M4 horribly stiff for everyday use? Seems every suspension setting is a different version of stupidly firm and crashy.

Even though firm, my 1M is compliant and superbly damped.

What tyre pressures?

10-14-2015, 10:55 PM	#23
Prodigy. Lieutenant Colonel 698 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: ///M2 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Yep, i'm in the market for the M2, just waiting for confirmed pricing from the salesman at the dealership i've been dealing with.
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10-15-2015, 04:19 PM	#26
Ghent Topless Speed 19 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2013 135i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	since this is an N55 motor I wonder how many of my performance parts from my 135i will fit it.. DPs? JB4? Meth and charge pipe? __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- 2013 135i M Sport Convertible JB4, DP, FMIC, BMS Meth & E85. Quafle LSD 3.46
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10-15-2015, 04:33 PM	#27
D2000 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 135i - Sold Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	Anyone know what the deal is with the throttle blip function on the manual version? Will it be able to be disabled so you can blip it yourself?
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10-19-2015, 07:17 AM	#30
kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	I would be in the market for a good 1M if a fully op comes by with the right price __________________ Sold:08 BSM E92 335i JB4 Sold: BMW AW 1M , BMW Performance Seats, Revozport CF Front Lip, Revozport CF Trunk Lip, Revozport CF Roof Lip, Revozport CF Side Skirt Sold: Audi A6 C7 TDI Biturbo Now: BMW X5 F15 M50d
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10-21-2015, 07:54 AM	#33
kaitan Lieutenant Colonel 73 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: The Dark Side VAG TDI Biturbo Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (1)	Just a question is the M2 going to be limited production too? __________________ Sold:08 BSM E92 335i JB4 Sold: BMW AW 1M , BMW Performance Seats, Revozport CF Front Lip, Revozport CF Trunk Lip, Revozport CF Roof Lip, Revozport CF Side Skirt Sold: Audi A6 C7 TDI Biturbo Now: BMW X5 F15 M50d
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10-22-2015, 06:41 AM	#38
dazza_ Enlisted Member 5 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2008 LeMans Blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I'm just not sure how anyone can swallow ~120K OTR when M3/M4's with < 5,000km's are are ~130K? The value is not there IMO.
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10-25-2015, 07:44 PM	#40
nick85 Private First Class 10 Rep 103 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	$110k drive away.
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10-25-2015, 11:58 PM	#41
Kiwi Peter 160 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I am on the fence on this one, the new M3/4 and M2 look the part on the inside but i am still a E92 M3 & 1M fan boy. Driven lots of M4 yep go OK but missing the fantastic V8 and the awsome sound track. Now if the M2 was AWD count me in.
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10-26-2015, 09:18 AM	#42
T1M Captain 196 Rep 657 Posts Drives: AW MY12 1M Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Anyone else find the M3/M4 horribly stiff for everyday use? Seems every suspension setting is a different version of stupidly firm and crashy. Even though firm, my 1M is compliant and superbly damped.
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10-26-2015, 06:34 PM	#43
phunky_monkey Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 263 Posts Drives: VO 1M, Radical SR3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1)	I test drove an M4 on the weekend and found it pretty decently damped on the roads I drove it on, though nothing was particularly pockmarked or anything. Having said that, I found the 1M nicer. I know there's been complaints of a lack of travel in the 1M, but I find it really keyed down unless hitting constant, really rough patches. I think it's about perfect for road and occassional track use.
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