June's edition running a 6 page article including pictures. Basic price quoted as £47,260 which is only an increase of around £500 and the M2 escaped the April rise.
Dont think there was much of a hike.. Perhaps a few hundred quid if I recall..
I think there has been many rumours of the pricing of the M2 Competition ranging from 5-10k Euro hike.. It's the first I've read that it may be as little as £500 so I guess its still unclear as still so many rumours going around..
I don't see how they'd ever justify a 10k price increase, it's still a turbocharged straight-six. Yes it's had a minor facelift, but that's nothing new for mid-life BMW's, M-Lites have had two already.
0.1 seconds quicker to 60, a bit more poke, but that's not +10k to me.
I don't see how they'd ever justify a 10k price increase, it's still a turbocharged straight-six. Yes it's had a minor facelift, but that's nothing new for mid-life BMW's, M-Lites have had two already.
0.1 seconds quicker to 60, a bit more poke, but that's not +10k to me.
My personal guestimate would be £3-4k hike in line with the Competition pack price rise for the M3/M4..
The only thing that is different is that the M2 Competition will be the base model (unlike M3/4 comp) and it's whether BMW are fearful that a too large a price hike will affect sales of the M2 (considering the M2 is the most successful M car to date from a sales perpective).. I suspect early buyers will pay near RRP but in the 2 year life span, similar discounts will be available as the outgoing model if sales are not holding up strong..
I also think that a CS or CSL/GTS model will be introduced closer to end of life where they will remove the de-restriction on the engine (no M3/M4 to worry about losing sales) and make it a more track focused machine which I suspect will be the limited run (future appreciating asset)
Just read the EVO magazine article. Definitely makes a good case for itself. Trying to remind myself it's all hype and the outgoing car is amazing, especially with some well opted mods. The pics do look great, it's the s55 engine sound that is likely to be the deal breaker for me. There is a lot to like here though
It feels like the competition is barely different to the existing M2.
The engine might be the S version, but the increase in output is not significant. Other than more colour options, a few other minor changes, and some more options, what's the significant difference?
It feels like the competition is barely different to the existing M2.
The engine might be the S version, but the increase in output is not significant. Other than more colour options, a few other minor changes, and some more options, what's the significant difference?
A fast RWD car is limited by traction. That's why an M4CP, or an M6 for that matter is not much faster to 60 than an M2 . Try 0-100 and the difference becomes apparent.
Whilst an M2 is 'fast enough' an M2C gives a nice little power boost for similar cost. Seems like a bargain provided discounts stay?
I've read somewhere (again all rumoured and not fact) that the M3/M4 seats will be a cost option and same with the Bigger brake kit as a cost option...
Perhaps that is one way to lower the base price to keep the car accessible to more potential buyers and allow those with deeper pockets to spec up to get the full benefits of the Competition Package?
If anyone is interested someone scanned the Evo article and posted it here
There's a delivery mileage grey M2 DCT feb 67 plate at Bowker Preston for £39,950 List £51400 (21.4% discount once road tax is included) so that is a substantial discount for anyone looking!!!
It probably won't be available at the lowest rate finance though but you never know if you don't ask
I've read somewhere (again all rumoured and not fact) that the M3/M4 seats will be a cost option and same with the Bigger brake kit as a cost option...
Perhaps that is one way to lower the base price to keep the car accessible to more potential buyers and allow those with deeper pockets to spec up to get the full benefits of the Competition Package?
It's funny how the front grills have devided opinions.. I think they have gone the wrong way and think it looks far worse than the out going model...
That said.. I remember disliking the rear of the LCI F20/F21 but it grew on me where I eventually thought it looked better than the pre-LCI but I suspect that is more to do with the psychological effect of the old one looking dated after a while (rather than it really looking better?) so the same might happen with the current M2
I suspect that is more to do with the psychological effect of the old one looking dated after a while (rather than it really looking better?) so the same might happen with the current M2
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