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Originally Posted by Jaguar
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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls
It's a nice car, and the add-ons look good, but I always find myself asking "why?"
For what the entire kit costs, you have an M240 that's more expensive than an M2, but not as capable.
Still, looks the business.
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I get your point but it works like this:
Fully accessorized M240i which will turn heads with its styling, or for the same price you could have a bone stock plain looking M2 that might fly under the radar. Or fully accessorize the M2 so it stands apart, then you're into base model M3 territory. It keeps going on like this up the model range.
Also not all people want the ride factors that come with a full M car-if it's a daily commute vehicle that sits in traffic for several hours a day, the m240i might be better? Maybe they don't want the stiffness, or loudness? |
I agree. I get the idea of not accessorizing or optioning a "regular" BMW to avoid getting into true M-car cost territory, but for me they are two different buyers or situations.
I can afford an M2 or even M3, which would be good for me as a second summer car. It makes more sense for me to have an m240i with x-drive completely optioned instead of an M2/M3 because I need a daily driver that is good in our regional weather (crap weather 75% of the time). I also spend a lot of time in rush-hour traffic from our downtown core and want good comfort and efficiency.
If I lived somewhere like Southern California, didn't spend any time driving in rush hour commutes, or I was looking for a summer car I would probably just get an M3.