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Originally Posted by dtla1
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Originally Posted by burnsniper
I think BMW still offers a compelling M product in M2-4s that are strippers. For example, my F80 only has two options: 1. leather interior and 2. competition package. The car looks great, sounds great, has a stick and feels analogue, is a hoot to drive (although you have to be going much faster than in the 1M to truly appreciate it), and comfortably seats 4 and a baby. The car is not bloated with technology and since it is a 2017 it doesn't even have a backup camera!
The problem is that very few people actually want a car that is analogue or specified similar to my M3 (and is the same reason the 86 and brz don't sell well) even though they claim too. Even Bimmerpost is dominated by posts stating that "you have to get the executive package" or "I have got to have a HUD" and look at my "individual color/interior." Hell most of the M3/4 CS's are species with the exec package. These are what car buyers want and buy and where car manufacturers make money and dominate their focus.
Let's compare my F80 to how many so called "enthusiasts" say they would like to spec/modify/buy a car (can even be seen in the 1M forums with after market mods):
1. Good sounding exhaust - stock
2. "Race Seats" - stock
3. Upgraded wheels and tire size - stock
4. Functional carbon fiber parts - stock roof, drive shafts, and strut brace
5. Big brake kit - stock
All this can be had at or around invoice pricing and is a great deal from BmW.
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- Electronic Power Steering
- iDrive
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Everything has infotainment and EPS now and it's really not that bad in the F80 ZCP. Also, an M2 is not very big.
A Miata RF also meets most of the criteria if you need smaller and can live with two seats. Had one as a rental car last year and it was a blast.
While I wish my 1M didn't have iDrive (I was one of the ones who got free Nav/iDrive thanks to the August BMW screw up) it works really well for music and general car info. At least my 1M doesn't have PDC warts- the main reason I didn't order fully loaded!
What I really want is a 911 GT3 Touring or a 911T with a drivers side (only) carbon bucket seat, two "back seats", and a regular foldable passengers seat. Not sure who I would need to bribe to make that happen so that my best buddy (my daughter) [IMG][/IMG]can ride along:
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