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I have owned a 2020 Z4 M40i, also a 2023 M240xi and currently own a 2024 M2 manual. Without a doubt a m240xi is great value and a riot to drive around town. It's crazy capable and fast!! I put a downpipe in the m240xi and its sounds way better than my M2. I do really prefer the looks of the M2, the seats, the extra top end power, handling and brakes are also great. The xdrive is amazing in the winter but I bought a set of winters for my M2 and still drove it in the winter too (Yes, I am crazy LOL). Around town driving, to and from work the M240xi was more fun but in every other instance the M2 is a better drivers car. There is no question off the line and 1-2 gears the M240xi was faster, but once that M2 hits 3rd gear then it starts to pull hard. Yes, the automatic M2 would have been faster, but it had been 15 years since I have owned a manual and I figured it was time! I think the M2 is worth the extra money and will likely have much better resale value too.