[AlpineAl27]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Are the fenders in your face and boxy, or are they more subtle in person? I'm hoping it has more of a muscular look similar to the 1M.

They aren't that subtle or in your face really. Kind of in between.

[Game]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

I just finished my M training for dealers at IMS and they had this exact car and a right hand drive production spec XM. I wasn't allowed to take pictures and they confiscated my phone before i entered the room the room. Apparently the only ones of their kind in the world right now. I'd say the reveal of both is VERY imminent.

Wow. I was supposed to be at that this past Monday and unfortunately got canceled last minute. Wow...I was bummed about missing out before and now...

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Game

Wow. I was supposed to be at that this past Monday and unfortunately got canceled last minute. Wow...I was bummed about missing out before and now...

They're not going to reschedule it for you?

[solstice]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

I just finished my M training for dealers at IMS and they had this exact car and a right hand drive production spec XM. I wasn't allowed to take pictures and they confiscated my phone before i entered the room the room. Apparently the only ones of their kind in the world right now. I'd say the reveal of both is VERY imminent.

Very cool, what did the hood look like? Exactly as you recall the M240i or any obvious changes?

[solstice]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

I just finished my M training for dealers at IMS and they had this exact car and a right hand drive production spec XM. I wasn't allowed to take pictures and they confiscated my phone before i entered the room the room. Apparently the only ones of their kind in the world right now. I'd say the reveal of both is VERY imminent.

Very cool, did you notice any changes to the hood vs the M240i?

[///MFrankie]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

In my opinion its more of a "grow on me"look, like everything from BMW nowadays. Personally i think the F87 is one of the best 2 door designs ever from BMW, so i was doubtful it would look better.

So, was it what you were expecting or worse/better?

Did you get a look at the interior?

[Game]

Originally Posted by Tag

They're not going to reschedule it?

My dealer is in the process of becoming an M store and this was an M store event. There were supposed to be open slots for us and was told the good news a couple of months ago that I'd represent my dealer to only find out last week there were no open slots.

I was disappointed but understood....now I'm BUMMED.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by a358970751

I feel My g42 m240i with quad tips looks much better than G87 m2…

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[IndyMike]

Originally Posted by Game

My dealer is in the process of becoming an M store and this was an M store event. There were supposed to be open slots for us and was told the good news a couple of months ago that I'd represent my dealer to only find out last week there were no open slots.

I was disappointed but understood....now I'm BUMMED.

Wait. IMS as in Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

[jefe2000]

Those of us with F87 M2's are in a good place, I think.

Or, well, I'll speak for myself: my love affair with my M2 is burning strong and probably going to be a long-term relationship. If the new G87 M2 comes out and is awful, then I'm golden. If the new one comes out and is amazing, then there will be many years wherein I can continue enjoying my F87 before potentially leaping over to the G87. Either way, I'm a happy guy all around!

[SW19]

Originally Posted by Game

My dealer is in the process of becoming an M store and this was an M store event. There were supposed to be open slots for us and was told the good news a couple of months ago that I'd represent my dealer to only find out last week there were no open slots.

I was disappointed but understood....now I'm BUMMED.

That sucks.It would have been a fun day.I went to one of these showings for the X7 before it was released.I might give my dealer a call to see if there are going to be any showings in Toronto for the Canadian dealers.

[Game]

Originally Posted by IndyMike

Wait. IMS as in Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

Yep!

They're opening up M school there.

Originally Posted by SW19

That sucks.It would have been a fun day.I went to one of these showings for the X7 before it was released.I might give my dealer a call to see if there are going to be any showings in Toronto for the Canadian dealers.

Yeah I was pumped and had been waiting for months.

I haven't been to a product launch since 2017 when they did the 5 series. Hopefully Canada is better.

[as7920]

I strangely quite like the render.

(https://www.instagram.com/reel/CejH8...YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D)

Even more oddly the yellow one with the spoiler. Looks well integrated and not OTT but the black one needs to go.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Tag

The G80/2 have been out for a while now and have not grown on me. In fact I hate the way they look now more than ever before. The F87 is a great looking car and I never had to sleep on it or wait for it to grow on me. One look and I was sold.

💥

Nailed it ‼️

[AlpineAl27]

Originally Posted by solstice

Very cool, what did the hood look like? Exactly as you recall the M240i or any obvious changes?

From what I remember, it was the same as the M240i.

[AlpineAl27]

Originally Posted by ///MFrankie

So, was it what you were expecting or worse/better?

Did you get a look at the interior?

Better than I was expecting for sure! In that I mean it wasn't ugly like I thought it would be. I saw a bit of the interior. It was fitted with a manual and idrive 8. Also I believe it had carbon buckets with some blue leather flanking the shoulder areas of the seats.

[IndyMike]

Originally Posted by Game

Yep!

They're opening up M school there.

Oh, cool.

On a sidenote I received an email invite early this week where they said that among viewing the current M lineup there would be a special reveal as well at IMS.

Never figured it would be for the new M2. I had a previous commitment, but I would have been tempted to break it had I known the G87 would be on the viewing stand.

I'm sure we have some other Indy metro members on the board here that maybe were able to go to IMS, and if so maybe they can post their comments.

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

Better than I was expecting for sure! In that I mean it wasn't ugly like I thought it would be. I saw a bit of the interior. It was fitted with a manual and idrive 8. Also I believe it had carbon buckets with some blue leather flanking the shoulder areas of the seats.

So it is confirmed it has the long rectangular digital dash? Bummer.

[Game]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

Better than I was expecting for sure! In that I mean it wasn't ugly like I thought it would be. I saw a bit of the interior. It was fitted with a manual and idrive 8. Also I believe it had carbon buckets with some blue leather flanking the shoulder areas of the seats.

Were you there for a full day or just a half? And which day?

[AlpineAl27]

Originally Posted by Game

Were you there for a full day or just a half? And which day?

Full day. It was dealer training for M certified dealers only from across the country. It included 3 different driving events as well as some classroom sessions in between.

[Game]

Originally Posted by F44Alex

Full day. It was dealer training for M certified dealers only from across the country. It included 3 different driving events as well as some classroom sessions in between.

Yeah looks like I'll have to wait until next year.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by nerdogray

That's a nice looking Civic.

Funny you mentioned that. I saw a Civic coupe earlier and that is instantly what came to mind. Sad, but true…