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Any F8X M3/M4 owners making the switch to M2 or vice versa?
Hey guys I tried doing a search but couldn't find anything. Have any of you switched from F8X M3/M4 to M2 or vice versa?
I am contemplating switching my M2 order to an M3. I previously had a 1M which I absolutely loved, but am at a dilemma as I like the additional features of the M3 but in the short drive that I had in both cars, prefer the drive of the M2. M3 are much easier to get and my local dealer is offering me a good incentive to go M3. Will likely keep my next car for 3-4 years and want to make the right choice. Car will be my daily driver, very rarely have the need for back seats and will most likely not see more than 1-2 track days a year. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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gthal can do it. He did the M4 to M2 move
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Hi DomR... as others have mentioned I recently sold my M4 (which, as you know, is identical to the M3 from a performance perspective) and bought an M2.
My review is pretty much how I feel about the two cars. Both are awesome. M3 is faster in a straight line. M2, for me anyway, is a different driving experience and I personally am very pleased with the switch. I don't get too hung up on "additional features" as long as the car I have has what I need and want and focus more on how they feel to drive. In that respect, the M2 is a pretty fun car and I really like the size/feel of it. I think you will be happy with either... go with what your gut is telling you. You mention you preferred the drive you had in the M2... to me, that says a lot and would be what I would base my decision on. You quickly forget the lack of extra "features" of the M2 but you get to experience the drive every day (if you prefer how it drives). Waiting sucks but be careful you don't make a short term gratification decision that you regret... not that you would because the M3 is awesome... all I'm suggesting is if your gut says M2, wait it out. If it says M3, then dump the M2 order and get yourself an M3!
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The good news is, you cannot go wrong.
Pros of the M3/4: - Power - Creature comforts (HUD, space, higher end leather, more adjustability, etc.) - Larger ePenis Pros of the M2: - Balance - Price - Stock exhaust sound! - Puist cred Seriously, for me. I don't miss any of the creature comforts when I am in the M2. HUD would be nice, but I really do not miss it. If it were me and time / money were not an issue, if you drove an M2 and loved it - get it and save the money. if you want raw power and more frills, get the M3/4. You will love either, is my prediction. Edit: didn't see the other posts... +1 what @gthal said.
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Only pro/cons I'd add would be Pro M2 - small car feel - better perceived responsiveness and sense of being more nimble. Pro M3 - Maybe a slightly better highway cruiser for longer trips - More trunk space
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2011 E9x DCT M3 ZCP in Jerez 2015 F8x DCT M4 (although mine is BSM) 2016 DCT M2 in LBB Pretty funny.
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Clearly you made a mistake with the M4... I'm sure you meant to buy an AY one
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Hehe... I bought the first one in FL on launch day - it was the one they had!
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There's a typo in your comment, Robin. Here's the basic M4 requirement.
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If you got a wife/GF and three kids, get the M3/M4:
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Of course, to successfully pull off the wife AND GF in one car, you may need to be able to afford t a Mulsanne.
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It has a plastic thingy between the seats... not sure if the M3 does too
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BUT, if the husband anticipated to a future break-up, he could have gotten the unpopular transmission: 6MT ("costs less and less prone to theft, sweetheart"). Fringe benefits of the 6MT.
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You're right: F80 M3 = 5-seater | F82 M2 = 4-seater.
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Hey thanks for this write up, makes a lot of sense. Im going to go a drive the two of them again next week.
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Haha, ill need the Mulsanne and the driver as I will have to much of a headache to drive!
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Also, I have a wife and 3 kids. M2 is still on order. We have a second car, but even if we didn't, I'd make it work. |
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