[AndyinHou]

I compared this a few days ago to the difference between the Z3 and the Z4 - going from a stunning, but shapely, flowing design to something a bit more aggressive and angular.

Having seen the F and the G, do you think that's a decent comparison?

Great write up, by the way.

[S4boost]

Does the backend look as boxy as the leaked image?

[BMWF87Melb]

Originally Posted by HiFi

substantially... The arch flares and side sills are extremely agressive. With spacers and a small drop - the road presence is going to be mighty.

I think this car is gonna look good especially after a few additions of m performance part$.. the ZB definitely needs more black to offset this light colour.

I think event just one set of carbon mirror caps could make a nice difference.

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by Tag

Any word on the base price or how much for the CF roof?

Did they mention what the 0-60mph or 0-100kph times are?

From what you describe it sounds like they may be holding back some of the lacking features for the Competition model.

thats actually a good thought:
perhaps ambient lighting, merino trims on carbon bucket seats (i could be wrong on the standard M2 not having merino though), additional leather trim on doors, power bump etc.

The only thing outside of those upgrades i can see for M2C would be x-drive - lets see if that happens too

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by AndyinHou

I compared this a few days ago to the difference between the Z3 and the Z4 - going from a stunning, but shapely, flowing design to something a bit more aggressive and angular.

Having seen the F and the G, do you think that's a decent comparison?

Great write up, by the way.

thats a great analogy IMO. From curvature to sharp/bold lines.

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by S4boost

Does the backend look as boxy as the leaked image?

It makes more sense in person - especially due to the exhaust trim finisher looking normal in person vs the leaks.

If you look at this image - it does not look as pronounced as this in person.

The design element with the arrows is the part of the rear end i find is polarising. as the body work goes 3 different ways in that area. You can also see how they had to make that rear relfector beefier than the actual reflector to fit the sensor in.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by HiFi

The Zandvoort Blue is a very very powdery blue, think the lightest shade of Yas Marina. Its lighter even that Hyundai performance blue. I dont think its a great hero colour for the car, and i do think the car will look better in other colours.

How is Zandvoort Blue compared to the pastel blue background color of quoted comments in Bimmerpost reply comments ?

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by HiFi

Ive got an M3 manual about to land, so I will take delivery of that and maybe consider M2 once individual colours open up.
I dont mind the looks - on the road i do think with some spacers and a drop its going to look good. For me the lack of colours is the issue. I would have liked skyscraper grey as a standard colour. Id want individual if i were to order one.

Having said that, lets see as with my M3 manual coming, I dont think they will actually be very different cars IMO. Ill grab one from BMW for a drive as soon as im able.

Nicely stated observations of your viewing HiFi. One of the few actual informative posts on the subject of this new M2 on this forum. Useful to say the least.

I think Red with 826 wheels silver will be pleasing and fun here for me in Germany. Cognac interior. The last M2 2017 model was interior with Black. I do miss the Long Beach Blue color. No matter of the past M2 this new one should be a superb drive.

Enjoy your new M3 upon arrival HiFi -

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by Artemis

How is Zandvoort Blue compared to the pastel blue background color of quoted comments in Bimmerpost reply comments ?

lol- not that light..!

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by DSTR

Nicely stated HiFi. One of the few actual informative posts on the subject of this new M2 on this forum. Useful to say the least.

I think Red with 826 wheels silver will be pleasing and fun here for me in Germany. Cognac interior. The last M2 2017 model was interior with Black. I do miss the Long Beach Blue color. No matter of the past M2 this new one should be a superb drive.

Enjoy your new M3 upon arrival HiFi -

Thanks DSTR - Im a motoring/finance broker and have been around new car releases a long time so try to be objective and not subjective. Someone wise once told me "the facts are fact, the rest are just someones opinion"

Toronto red will be great on this car IMO - and no matter peoples opinion on looks, the sheer capability and limits of the car will be another level to the base and comp F87. Sheer grip alone with the M3/M4 wheel and tyre package.

[KevM2]

Thanks for the update!! But I didn't get the impression of much enthusiasm like when people were seeing its predecessor…. I think everyone just has to see this thing in person before passing judgment. But I'm still leaning towards keeping the F87…

[Zuzu]

Any mention of an upcoming Competition model ?

[Prodigy.]

Thank you for the excellent write up.

Do you know if the car will be making its way around the country to the dealerships, while it's here it Australia?

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Thank you for the excellent write up.

Do you know if the car will be making its way around the country to the dealerships, while it's here it Australia?

No problems
That i dont know - it does look like AU pre production model as it was RHD, had carbon roof, and had what looked to be a pre prod VIN plaquard . If it is, then i expect it will be around at select dealers in Melbourne over the coming months.

[Germanauto]

The weight is a pleasant surprise. MT will be an option too.

Just gotta get it in a a better shade of blue like Portimao and we set. I agree this baby blue is unflattering.

[S4boost]

Originally Posted by HiFi

No problems
That i dont know - it does look like AU pre production model as it was RHD, had carbon roof, and had what looked to be a pre prod VIN plaquard . If it is, then i expect it will be around at select dealers in Melbourne over the coming months.

Thanks for continuing to engage here! I'm third at my dealer in Tennessee. Can't wait to see this thing.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by HiFi

It makes more sense in person - especially due to the exhaust trim finisher looking normal in person vs the leaks.

If you look at this image - it does not look as pronounced as this in person.

The design element with the arrows is the part of the rear end i find is polarising. as the body work goes 3 different ways in that area. You can also see how they had to make that rear relfector beefier than the actual reflector to fit the sensor in.

Didn't notice the parking sensors that you mention. Such a goofy way of implementing them.

What did you think of these two areas on the rear bumper? The areas that are circled look like 90 degree angles. Am I seeing that right? Also, how do these areas where the arrows are pointing look? They seem to hang really low and look odd.

[HiFi]

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[HiFi]

Originally Posted by KevM2

Thanks for the update!! But I didn't get the impression of much enthusiasm like when people were seeing its predecessor…. I think everyone just has to see this thing in person before passing judgment. But I'm still leaning towards keeping the F87…

The ethusiasm will come from the drive - like the F87. Pretty sure that car was unveiled with reviews - i think once you start seeing youtube reviews on launch peoples opinions will change.

I tried to convey what i saw and less so about what i think.

[specka]

I noticed that about the sensors in the leaked images, seemed incredibly poor and I assumed it was just prototype phase.

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by Tag

Didn't notice the parking sensors that you mention. Such a goofy way of implementing them.

What did you think of these two areas on the rear bumper? The areas that are circled look like 90 degree angles. Am I seeing that right? Also, how do these areas where the arrows are pointing look? They seem to hang really low and look odd.

While sharp they arent 90 degress - this image makes the rear end more boxy than it is (but it still is angular).

The sections where you have the arrows are not as pronnounced in person and look better - looking at this again now the rear diffuser looks slightly different on the finished car. that could be contributing.

[HiFi]

Originally Posted by specka

I noticed that about the sensors in the leaked images, seemed incredibly poor and I assumed it was just prototype phase.

the front ones also overhang in the front side pods - wont be very noticable but strange design decision.