Would you trade your M4/M3 for M2?

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by Ian1973

So it's roughly the same, underrated by about same, 40hp or so.

EDIT: Oh that is crank hp? With the F8x, they reported roughly 460hp or so at the crank.

Dinan reported 484HP at the crank for Non-ZCP.

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Thats very accurate. Now the question begs is how grown up?

M2 = 20s-30s
M3/4 = 30s-40s
M5/6 = 40s-50s

Hahaha! I'm not even on your scale (and I'm not a teenager)! Most people say I look at least 10 years younger than I am but I'd still barely fit on your scale!

You're only as old as what you drive!

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by bloke79

One thing to consider (in case you haven't already) is the size of the M3/4.

Even though the weight of both cars is very similar, the M4 to me feels like a very big car. This makes placing it on the road a bit more tricky than an M2 is.

I've never been down under, but based on my experience in the UK and Europe, I'd hazard a guess that your vehicles tend to be smaller than ours. We may even have wider roads, but that also depends on where you live in the US. Here in the US, an M3/M4slook pretty small when compared side-by-side with a full-size SUV. It's all relative, but I have no problem placing my M4 on the road.

[M4_GTS]

The m2 is like a glorified Civic. The interior is cheap like the Benz CLA.

[Brindle101]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

No. Love my M4, interior of the M2 seems like a huge downgrade.

M2 is great for the $$, and the short wheel base makes turn in alittle sharper,
But overall m3/4 is the better car!

[NewM3driver]

No way. I love my car.

[bmrwrld]

No way man! not even for a M5 / M6. I Love My M4 and will never depart from it.

[DL3]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

The m2 is like a glorified Civic. The interior is cheap like the Benz CLA.

I had the opportunity to test the M2, loved it but....You are correct, interior felt cheap & lacking.

[M4_GTS]

Originally Posted by DL3

I had the opportunity to test the M2, loved it but....You are correct, interior felt cheap & lacking.

I open the door to the M2 and saw that it uses the same seats as my 328d touring. I couldn't help but to shake my head and think to myself why they didn't ever bother making it sportier. The matte cf trim felt like it was a vinyl wrap too.

[DL3]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

I open the door to the M2 and saw that it uses the same seats as my 328d touring. I couldn't help but to shake my head and think to myself why they didn't ever bother making it sportier. The matte cf trim felt like it was a vinyl wrap too.

Dakota Leather,not the worst but...C'mon.

[vanm3]

Actually went into order a m2 and drove out in an m3... cant stand the m2's dashboard...feels like a old kawasaki...

Really happy I got the m3 and not the m2

[fun2drv]

I'm one lucky bastard that have both! I just replaced my '10 135i DD with a '17 M2. I'm still going through the break-in period, so I have not been able to truly explore what the M2 is capable of doing.

I do not understand all the postings from people saying that the M2 is the way to go. For me, the M3/4 are in a totally different level than the M2. BMW knew exactly where to position the M2. It will bring new blood into the "M" side of the business. Once new buyers taste and appreciate the superior handling of an "M" car, they will be hooked for life...

[imyourmaster]

Originally Posted by fun2drv

I'm one lucky bastard that have both! I just replaced my '10 135i DD with a '17 M2. I'm still going through the break-in period, so I have not been able to truly explore what the M2 is capable of doing.

I do not understand all the postings from people saying that the M2 is the way to go. For me, the M3/4 are in a totally different level than the M2. BMW knew exactly where to position the M2. It will bring new blood into the "M" side of the business. Once new buyers taste and appreciate the superior handling of an "M" car, they will be hooked for life...

This is the way to go! Those rear wheel arches look so much more pronounced on the M2!

[SavvyByNature]

Nah... I'd keep mine. I think it's the perfect balance between power and balance. And it's a comfy DD. Still getting used to the small gas tank tho...

[BoxKing]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Hahaha! I'm not even on your scale (and I'm not a teenager)! Most people say I look at least 10 years younger than I am but I'd still barely fit on your scale!

You're only as old as what you drive!

Correction: You're only as old as HOW you drive!

M4 over M2 all day, everyday.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by imyourmaster

This is the way to go! Those rear wheel arches look so much more pronounced on the M2!

I think thats your M2 beer goggles

[termigni]

No.

Love the M2 but they are not in the same league even if the magazine lap times are similar.

[///M///]

Originally Posted by fun2drv

I'm one lucky bastard that have both! I just replaced my '10 135i DD with a '17 M2. I'm still going through the break-in period, so I have not been able to truly explore what the M2 is capable of doing.

I do not understand all the postings from people saying that the M2 is the way to go. For me, the M3/4 are in a totally different level than the M2. BMW knew exactly where to position the M2. It will bring new blood into the "M" side of the business. Once new buyers taste and appreciate the superior handling of an "M" car, they will be hooked for life...

Awesome. Love to hear your thoughts on how they compare in terms of driving.

Originally Posted by imyourmaster

This is the way to go! Those rear wheel arches look so much more pronounced on the M2!

A fair comparison would be to the M3 arches

[AustinGelbM4]

Originally Posted by fun2drv

I'm one lucky bastard that have both! I just replaced my '10 135i DD with a '17 M2. I'm still going through the break-in period, so I have not been able to truly explore what the M2 is capable of doing.

I do not understand all the postings from people saying that the M2 is the way to go. For me, the M3/4 are in a totally different level than the M2. BMW knew exactly where to position the M2. It will bring new blood into the "M" side of the business. Once new buyers taste and appreciate the superior handling of an "M" car, they will be hooked for life...

Lucky bastard indeed. I quickly said nope but I still like the M2 and have mad respect for it. Thanks for your views and excellent side by side pics

[FSHNGRY]

No

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Hahaha! I'm not even on your scale (and I'm not a teenager)! Most people say I look at least 10 years younger than I am but I'd still barely fit on your scale!

You're only as old as what you drive!

True. I think his age grouping is based on a visual guess of the average age of the buyers. To me, his groupings look about right. I considered an m5 and concluded that it was not for me. Maybe in another 10 years I will want that. Likewise, I would have preferred the M2 when I was 10 years younger. At my age, the M2 strikes me as too spartan.

[Carl L]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

The standard brakes on the M2 and the M3/M4 are identical, with the exact same rotors, calipers, and brake pads. The M2 is barely lighter than the M4 so I would expect stopping distances to be similar. But the M4 has 425 HP vs. the M2's 365 HP.

Fully aware of this. I was referring to the factory available MCCBs as indicated in my posts.