Love the colour I can't wait to see one in person.
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Saw the M2 in Real Life Today
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I visited the Brussels motor show on its opening day today. I went there primarily to see the BMW M2 for the first time. As expected it was in the launch colour, Long Beach Blue, and the colour in which I have my order (due in July). The show was surprisingly quiet and I had the run of the BMW stand it seemed. Also, I fully expected the star of the show to be the M2, but from what I could tell it wasn't really catching the attention of the visitors. The biggest crowds were to be found around the more mundane vehicles on the BMW stand, and also on the Renault and Volvo stands. I guess most people were interested in looking at cars they're thinking of buying rather than eye candy which has no relevance to them.
So, my thoughts. The M2 doesn't look quite as aggressive in real life as it does in the official press photos from BMW. The arches don't seem as pronounced. However, it can hardly be described as tame looking. It's still a very focused looking machine with the bodywork seemingly pulled tight over the chassis like a tight miniskirt.
The plastic inserts behind the front wheels on the sides of the car look very cheap indeed. Also, the interior is clearly a notch below the M3/M4 in quality. I know it's on a lower rung of the M ladder, but it still doesn't feel like it's a special model. Different seats would have helped but we all know why it didn't get them.
It was parked next to an M4 Coupe and there really is very little difference in size. It puts the 1,570kg weight into perspective. It actually looks like quite a large car.
The lack of signature M parts such as mirrors and the CFRP roof don't detract from the car at all. It looks superb.
The car on display (and my order) had the M DCT gearbox. Looking at the instrument panel it doesn't seem to have the shift lights.
Overall I am very impressed by the M2 Coupe, and I'd say the likelihood of me taking up my order in July have increased from 50% to 80%.
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A couple of the interior.
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So, my thoughts. The M2 doesn't look quite as aggressive in real life as it does in the official press photos from BMW. The arches don't seem as pronounced. However, it can hardly be described as tame looking. It's still a very focused looking machine with the bodywork seemingly pulled tight over the chassis like a tight miniskirt.
The plastic inserts behind the front wheels on the sides of the car look very cheap indeed. Also, the interior is clearly a notch below the M3/M4 in quality. I know it's on a lower rung of the M ladder, but it still doesn't feel like it's a special model. Different seats would have helped but we all know why it didn't get them.
It was parked next to an M4 Coupe and there really is very little difference in size. It puts the 1,570kg weight into perspective. It actually looks like quite a large car.
The lack of signature M parts such as mirrors and the CFRP roof don't detract from the car at all. It looks superb.
The car on display (and my order) had the M DCT gearbox. Looking at the instrument panel it doesn't seem to have the shift lights.
Overall I am very impressed by the M2 Coupe, and I'd say the likelihood of me taking up my order in July have increased from 50% to 80%.
A couple of the interior.
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that shot of the front end JEEEESUS it looks good!!! but i still think as a whole its a let down 
That front shot really shows its aggressiveness, but the side shots really don't excite me IMO.
The front it great, but doesn't seem "special" enough for an M car and a real shame about the lack of the other usual M parts. Also doesn't look like it has an oil temperature gauge either.
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon as that may change my mind
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon as that may change my mind
It has an oil and water temperature display. You have to toggle the "BC" switch on the indicator stalk. The one which toggles the time/date/average fuel consumption display between the two instrument dials.sarren said:The front it great, but doesn't seem "special" enough for an M car and a real shame about the lack of the other usual M parts. Also doesn't look like it has an oil temperature gauge either.
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon as that may change my mind
It certainly looks mean in real life. It looked meaner than the M4 parked next to it (which I do love by the way).mat280787 said:
That's your opinion. My opinion is, compared to the other M cars, the M2 looks tame and when I say looks, I mean in terms of the bodywork and the general way it looks. Why do you think I'm comparing it to the M3 or the M4? That's your assumption.AndytheGreek said:
As mat280787 said:
As Sarren said:mat280787 said:
Which I fully agree with.The front it great, but doesn't seem "special" enough for an M car and a real shame about the lack of the other usual M parts. Also doesn't look like it has an oil temperature gauge either.
Really looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon as that may change my mind
Fully disagree, if anything the M4 looks tame in comparison.
My father has an M4 and iv'e seen an M2 in the flesh so in a pretty good place to comment ...
Anyway my opinion is the only opinion valid .... thanks goodbye
My father has an M4 and iv'e seen an M2 in the flesh so in a pretty good place to comment ...
Anyway my opinion is the only opinion valid .... thanks goodbye
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