[702MoxyBMW]

I picked my car up around the 18th I think or Thursday before Thanksgiving week. That gives you guys an idea of how long I have had it. I love this car. Its fast, good mix of sporty suspension and comfort and it handles great. My car is currently getting tint and PPF today but if you don't need a four door than I think this is a good way to go over the 440i option. The only cons I can think of are the lack of RWD, 6MT and the gauge cluster is a bit too digital. I prefer the old analog style but that is preference. Otherwise the car has great options and is fantastic. ITs hard not to drive fast overall. I think as these cars get faster it will tougher to stay under the speed limit. I was looking to get a new Supra so this was my option to that. I think it was a much better deal for what you get. I do like the Supra styling but go check one out in person and see what you think. The rear end is the hardest to adjust to.

Conclusion: for the mid 50k mark this is a pretty good bargain for fun, fast and some practical sense. I saw a comparison to a Cayman but for me the Cayman is more of a track car where this is better for daily duty and better punch from the torque. B58 engine is tops so I can't hate on the engine one bit. Go get one!

[randomusername]

Originally Posted by 702MoxyBMW

I picked my car up around the 18th I think or Thursday before Thanksgiving week. That gives you guys an idea of how long I have had it. I love this car. Its fast, good mix of sporty suspension and comfort and it handles great. My car is currently getting tint and PPF today but if you don't need a four door than I think this is a good way to go over the 440i option. The only cons I can think of are the lack of RWD, 6MT and the gauge cluster is a bit too digital. I prefer the old analog style but that is preference. Otherwise the car has great options and is fantastic. ITs hard not to drive fast overall. I think as these cars get faster it will tougher to stay under the speed limit. I was looking to get a new Supra so this was my option to that. I think it was a much better deal for what you get. I do like the Supra styling but go check one out in person and see what you think. The rear end is the hardest to adjust to.

Conclusion: for the mid 50k mark this is a pretty good bargain for fun, fast and some practical sense. I saw a comparison to a Cayman but for me the Cayman is more of a track car where this is better for daily duty and better punch from the torque. B58 engine is tops so I can't hate on the engine one bit. Go get one!

What is PPF?

[newguy2022]

Originally Posted by randomusername

What is PPF?

Paint protection film

[Lightngsvt]

Originally Posted by 702MoxyBMW

but if you don't need a four door than I think this is a good way to go over the 440i option.

The only cons I can think of are the lack of RWD, 6MT and the gauge cluster is a bit too digital.

I saw a comparison to a Cayman but for me the Cayman is more of a track car where this is better for daily duty and better punch from the torque. B58 engine is tops so I can't hate on the engine one bit. Go get one!

Did you mean the 440 GC? I like the idea of the hatch on the GC vs the 340, but the beaver tooth grille and the reduced headroom negate some of the practicality of a sedan to me. I would've got another (M)340, but I like the idea of a sportier 2-door coupe too!

I think the majority of us agree with you 100% on this! I've always had 6MT and RWD, but I'm kind of OK with the AWD know but the 6MT is a huge blow. What's kind of funny is in the early days everyone was up in arms about no 6MT, but now you hardly hear a complaint about it being auto only. We have the B58/8spd in my wife's X5 and it's a fabulous drivetrain, yes it's a bit different than what we get, but our version is even better!

I completely agree that the Cayman is more capable on the track, but especially in base trim I wouldn't call it a "track car". Yes, the M240 is
is more practical and can be ALOT cheaper (the BMW tax isn't nearly as bad as the Porsche tax!) but the Cayman has a surprising amount of storage, gets good MPG, rides comfortably, and to be honest is probably a bit more reliable overall than BMW. The M240 definitely has the I6/B58, straight line speed, and price in its favor. Both are excellent cars (I say without having driven an M240 yet)!

How do you rate the M240 as a daily driver? I've read a few reviews saying the steering/brakes/throttle is very sensitive, do you find the car twitchy at all? How do you rate the comfort of the seats and overall ride quality?

[702MoxyBMW]

I actually love the cayman and 911 a lot so I should add that part. Its just one is a different car than the other. The Cayman is a bit underpowered by today's standards but that is just me. That 4 cylinder engine was a bad switch when it happened. I only have 480 miles on my car but its good. Its a bit stiff on the comfort settings for the suspension but I prefer it to be this way. I have driven the 911 and a Cayman on the track here and the cayman is light and handles well however its just not as fun due to the low torque curve and practical use of it.

[Lightngsvt]

THe switch to the 4cyl for Porsche was such a downgrade to the overall driving experience. They make more power than the engine they replace but the character and sound are so different. The flat 6 is a glorious sounding engine!

[702MoxyBMW]

Porsche makes great cars but the 911 is a different animal than the Cayman. It just works out better. The Cayman GT4 is what the best version should be. I would love to drive that bad ass ride. As for a dedicated track car I would go with an older GT3, C7 Z06, Honda S2000, E46 M3 or an older Lotus Exige. Cars that you drive to work in don't necessarily fit these other categories.

[Lightngsvt]

Don't discount the new GT4 RS! I'd have a tough time choosing between it and a GT3, but would probably pick a GT3 Touring since its a bit more civilized.

[702MoxyBMW]

A Porsche GT4 would be a great car. It is essentially what I wish my old NSX was with weight and power/plus newer technology. I love all these cars and that is what made picking something out so difficult recently. Much has to do with my current job duties and financial obligations. I got this M240i but was really trying for an M2 comp and just settled with this since I didn't want a warranty worry despite how much I like that car.

[DrJLag420]

Thx for the review