Soulboy Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 18 hours ago, Andy_Bangle said: You'll shit-your-pants in the M2 after the S3. Mine is now locked away in garage till next March or April (weather dependent) it's not even had the running in service yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 The M140i i played with last weekend had oodles of ummppph, the M2 must be awesome. They had one in white in dealers and it looked cool, along with a M240i with a few go faster bits on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Bangs Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Was actually going to ask you how you got on with it Arch since you mentioned you were going to have a play and also what you think of it? Edited December 1, 2016 by S3Bangs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I am probably going to need to go onto a (proper anorak style) forum to learn the ins and outs of the car. Any recommendations? New to BMW.....my first one......ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I haven't learnt a thing about the car, drove it last weekend and couldn't even work the radio or GPS - then again it's so loud you can hardly hear it anyhow As for a forum: http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=641 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) First impressions of M2 - 5 days in. Sound is fantastic. Every journey feels like an event. It gets a lot of attention! Partly because of the colour - but also because of its squat aggressive stance. People do just seem to like it. I have actually had a random teenage lad taking a pictures of it on day 1 on the street. I am finding the instruments and stuff a step back from the S3. Especially the small fonts on the displays and the dials are very difficult to read in daylight. Compared to the latest Audi Virtual cockpit - It's not great. The speakers (upgraded) are still poor. It's already been to Shell twice as the fuel tank isn't too big. And road noise is quite intrusive. It's going to be the Mrs car for long journeys. Andy had pointed most of these things out! BUT ........ It's got character. It makes you want to make a journey in it - and when you do, it makes you smile. I had the same feeling when I got my first R32 in 2003. Its not complicated to drive (especially as mines a manual). It actually feels like going back to vinyl in an MP3 world I actually reckon this will become my favourite owned car ever. I have fallen in love with driving again......even in the middle of winter, which says a lot about the car. Edited December 25, 2016 by Soulboy Typos 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 More pics needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 19 hours ago, Arch said: More pics needed. In Manc today.......with a bit of phone camera jiggery pokery. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) If this is correct the (current) M2/2 series is going to stop production next summer. Not being up to speed with BMW - is that likely just a new model year or facelift? http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/production-schedule-unveils-busy-year-for-bmw-ar175397.html Edited December 27, 2016 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 On 25/12/2016 at 7:05 AM, Soulboy said: I am finding the instruments and stuff a step back from the S3. Especially the small fonts on the displays and the dials are very difficult to read in daylight. Compared to the latest Audi Virtual cockpit - It's not great. - told ya! The speakers (upgraded) are still poor. - told ya! It's already been to Shell twice as the fuel tank isn't too big. - too small And road noise is quite intrusive. It's going to be the Mrs car for long journeys. - think I said that too Andy had pointed most of these things out! BUT ........ It's got character. It makes you want to make a journey in it - and when you do, it makes you smile. I had the same feeling when I got my first R32 in 2003. Its not complicated to drive (especially as mines a manual). It actually feels like going back to vinyl in an MP3 world I actually reckon this will become my favourite owned car ever. I have fallen in love with driving again......even in the middle of winter, which says a lot about the car. 3 Have you tried M Dynamic mode (MDM)? briefly press the DSC button in comfort mode - you will shit-your-pants laughing I'd only recommend it on dry roads around town this time of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 On 27/12/2016 at 1:24 PM, Soulboy said: If this is correct the (current) M2/2 series is going to stop production next summer. Not being up to speed with BMW - is that likely just a new model year or facelift? http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/production-schedule-unveils-busy-year-for-bmw-ar175397.html Yep, production stop in Q2 then return in Q3/Q4 as the LCI and/or the M2 Competition or M2 CS with the S55 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Cheers Andy. You were right on all counts.. God knows what the standard speakers are like. Doubt you can even hear them! The speedo and rev counter are pi55 poor in daylight. My work round is to start off with the digital temp gauge on start up (1 click on LH stalk). Then as soon as it's warm (indicates 'ok') it's 5 clicks on the LH stalk to get the miniscule digital speedo up.......but it's better than the dials. At least I may have some idea how fast I'm going in daylight! Amazing car though. Really, really loving it. Not tried MDM yet....but will when the conditions make sense. Is that what they use on all the track / testing vids? Edited December 29, 2016 by Soulboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) The quick-press on the DSC button 'easter egg' (MDM) it doesn't turn the car mental, it only reduces traction, not disabling it (that's Sport+) opening the exhaust valves fully Edited December 29, 2016 by Andy_Bangle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 19/03/2016 at 11:36 AM, NewNiceMrMe said: Limited in number to begin with, they may be. I'd be amazed if they remain like that and I personally wouldn't be putting an ounce of faith in them becoming any more sought after than other cars or having better residuals. I could be wrong, but very few M cars actually have great residuals. Another MrMe prediction.... 4y 8m ownership and 32k miles and it retained c70% of its purchase price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 25, 2021 Report Share Posted August 25, 2021 He was right ...... that he could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 6:20 AM, Soulboy said: Another MrMe prediction.... 4y 8m ownership and 32k miles and it retained c70% of its purchase price. That made me smile. I miss those predictions. Quite a knack to be wrong so often. Hope he is well wherever he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 02/10/2021 at 6:03 PM, billy2shots said: That made me smile. I miss those predictions. Quite a knack to be wrong so often. Hope he is well wherever he is. We could have made a fortune betting against everything he predicted in hindsight Billy! His best friend was Google. Whatever anyone posted on any subject, he always new more. Nearly posted once about my favourite food, but he would only have told me I was wrong and what it really was Really hope he is well too. Miss the old TSN days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Soulboy said: We could have made a fortune betting against everything he predicted in hindsight Billy! His best friend was Google. Whatever anyone posted on any subject, he always new more. Nearly posted once about my favourite food, but he would only have told me I was wrong and what it really was Really hope he is well too. Miss the old TSN days. Haha, you've got to laugh haven't you. I must admit I almost did a search on Tyson Fury on here after this weekends events. I'm almost positive I mentioned him as a 'up and coming" but was shot down with MM saying David Haye is the best heavyweight ever Anyway, he's not here so it would be unfair of me to go further (in a friendly manner of course). Edited, couldn't help but do a search. It was your good self that called Fury, looks like I shared your views . Someone else didn't lol. Edited October 11, 2021 by billy2shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulboy Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 10 hours ago, billy2shots said: Haha, you've got to laugh haven't you. I must admit I almost did a search on Tyson Fury on here after this weekends events. I'm almost positive I mentioned him as a 'up and coming" but was shot down with MM saying David Haye is the best heavyweight ever Anyway, he's not here so it would be unfair of me to go further (in a friendly manner of course). Edited, couldn't help but do a search. It was your good self that called Fury, looks like I shared your views . Someone else didn't lol. When I posted, TF had been training at Jimmy Egans gym in Manchester. I used to train there many years ago so was aware of his rising status locally. Have coached now for a long time so know a good prospect. He is far more skilled than most people realise for such a big guy. At least me and you can give ourselves a pat on the back after all these years for calling it right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 The good and older NNMM is alive and well. Many car prices and the M2 are mental at the moment, I looked at an M2 last year and decided against it, add pandemic and the same car is now £10k more than it was. Great motor and without a new model on sale yet it’s still in high demand. Not easy to find a good unmolested one though without even more expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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