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I expected more of an actual review of the G42 from Throttle House, bummer. Sure, the previous 2er had a surprisingly larger backseat area. It fit my 5'10 frame behind a 6'0 passenger comfortably, with headroom and knee room to spare. Is a smaller backseat going to stop anyone from buying a G42? Of course not. The "fake M" is quicker, grips better, turns better, can still drift with AWD, and all that with a better interior and more everyday comfort. Not sure why their review was so one-sided towards Thomas' own car.
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I think that's one of the (probably) main reasons what made Thomas choose the OG M2. And what made me choose an E46 M3/E90 M3 back in the days and later on the 1M, OG M2 and now M2 Comp (crank hub fix, brakes, 530BHP etc) instead of the more sensible bigger more luxurious non M BMW's .... I guess. //Ms are about excitement, emotion, enthousiasm, connection to the car, the feel and still being rather practical as a 'daily' car ...it's all very very subjective just what James stated above... 'M lights' as Joe Achilles names them are obviously the more sensible choice. The better daily. But there must be something an //M has which a 'non M' doesn't have, and it isn't straight line speed and more power etcetera. My worries are the even heavier weight..... and I really have to do my best to find the M240Xi a nice car to look at...sorry for that guys! Cheers Robin |
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M2 is better looking by miles and miles and miles
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In fairness I don't compare non M cars to M cars. For example, 135i to the M2. Or 240i to M2. You gotta compare the M cars to the M cars.
As far as the 2 series (non M) is concerned, I think it's the best looking. M2 has the looks in the bag
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He bought the M2 because he wants a car to drive on the track. 0-60 and launches don't matter once you're rolling. Having less weight and better suspension is more important. Plus I'm sure people love drifting the M2 and I believe the M240i is still a great car to track. It shouldn't be off by much but the extra power and LSD it has helps. As far as engines are concerned, it gets tricky. I think the B58 is a much more ideal track engine than the N55. It's a closed deck block with air to water cooling. It'll have less heat soak and more long term reliability and track reliability. OG M2 wins in looks, suspension, lap times (assumption), less weight (400lbs), brakes?, option for manual transmission/RWD for drifts M240i xdrive wins in comfort, engine (reliability and power), launching, tuning potential, luxury, and 8 speed ZF (I prefer to the DCT). To me it seems like the perfect sized car as well. I'd prefer the extra bulk for the daily driving. Two great cars that are made for two different reasons. They both win in their respective areas
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If you want rear seat more, get a four door? Why bother with a coupe? If you plan on having people over 5'6 in the back or want ease of access to get in the rear seats at least. Get the 3,5 or 7. Also, the car is heavier for at least 150-200lbs because of the front diff. Minus that and it's around 3600lbs to the 3450lbs of the OG For reference the M2 comp in DCT weights 3650lbs. I'm not sure if this model had a sunroof so… A car magazine did a graphic back in the day explaining where the weight gains came from for the OG vs Comp debate. The exhaust and brakes added up 63lbs, heat exchangers 12lbs, other items for about 45lbs.
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A true comparison would have been 240i xdrive both old and new models. This is comparing apples to oranges. However, good to see the performance and handling of the 240i.
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The old M240i had really poor track performance with its tiny tires and no lsd. The new one is a huge improvement, basically as fast as the OG M2, not bad considering the worse power-to-weight ratio. The next G87 M2 will destroy the old M2s, CS included. |
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The M240i is not a pure “track car”. Then why the heck review it like it was supposed to be a track car and then find fault because it isn’t a track car. That’s my problem with that “review”. Why not put the M240i up against an Audi S5 or other like car. There is going to be a new M2 coming that will probably be a monster. My complaint is not with either car but with the review and the premises of the review and what appears to be reviewer and new M2 owner bias. Bob |
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I think what carried the day when it's all said and done was the transmission. Manuals are more engaging to drive, regardless of how wonderful the automatic transmission is.
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Btw the m2c would easely outperform new m240i, maybe just a little behind off the line as it is only rwd. Now the new m240i owners claiming the new one is better in everything than m2c is really stupidity!
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I think 240 is an extremely potent car except that it has a very UGLY rear end. And I have seen in person as pictures sometimes don't do justice. To me it looks very ordinary, like any fast car on the road. I'll hope for a better looking and even more potent new M2.
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As for space in the back, lol who the f🤷🏼*♂️🤷🏼*♂️k buys a car with consideration for your mates/bro's headroom/ comfort!! Lol. Get in the back or walk. People taking there precious time out there day to slate a car they don't like or have no desire to buy or drive on a G42 forum is beyond me tbh. Change is happening. |
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