05-11-2015, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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If M2 approaches 60 grand
If the M2 comes anywhere close to 60 grand I really can't see purchasing one over the Cadillac ATS V. All the videos and reviews of the caddy just make it a no brainer. I did not care for the looks of the standard ATS but the V looks really sweet. It out performs the M3/M4 too.
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Sure, if you want straight line fast. I know the Americans have been living at the Nurburgring for some time now, but they still have a long ways to go before they can touch the Germans
Ats-v Just doesn't look right to me, even more it's just not an impressive "looking" vehicle
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05-11-2015, 10:34 PM | #3 |
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I don't think it'll approach 60. the way they seem to be positioning the base M2 just doesn't add up to that. I think it'll be reasonable to get a mildly optioned one at 53-55.
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Lol...I get it! I am not a fanboy of any car except Porsche...which is out of my realm except for a modestly optioned Cayman/Boxter. I love my 228i for performing so well at such a modest price. I give credit where credit is due though and this Caddy is tight! Will it beat the M3/M4 at the ring...prob not its extra power and increased handling comes with a 200 lb weight gain over thr Bimmers, but I bet the official numbers will be close.
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At a base price anywhere over $55k, close to $60k with options, I would be all over a stripper F80 M3 which already comes standard with every I want (maybe just add the 19's and adaptive suspension)
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Really, I think BMW missed the boat by not making a 2 series Gran Coupe, or just a 1 series sedan. I also think that they should have made a M4 Gran Coupe, as the 4/M4 has a very long awkward roofline and the 4 series Gran coupe to my eyes looks better proportioned than the 4 series coupe or 3 series sedan. |
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As for buying traditional American cars, their weight just kills me. |
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The M2 will probably be around $50-52k base price. Not much room to go more than that or go less than that... |
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I have to agree, the most recent rumors suggest the M2 will carry a reasonable price tag.
If marginally over the M235, could we see the end of the M-performance 2er as it moves on to become the 240i? |
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What I'm a bit curious about is if the M235/M2 split was always in the BMW plans or was the M2 a recent add on to their plan. |
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That's why I've always loved the M3 (with the E46 being my favorite from purely a design standpoint). You can be a mature, successful, grown up and drive it without feeling like you're going through a mid-life crisis. Maybe when I see the ATS-V in person I will feel differently but for now my opinion is that from a styling perspective it attracts a different buyer. |
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I'm assuming by now you guys know what you are looking for.
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I suspect a well optioned one will be at/over 60k.
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