[m981addicts]

For all intents and purposes, we won't see an M2c near $60k in the near future.

My local dealer finally took off the 5k mark up; however, they checked every box on the options list and have two M2's @ $81k sitting on the showroom floor.

[Cavpilot2k]

Originally Posted by m981addicts

For all intents and purposes, we won't see an M2c near $60k in the near future.

My local dealer finally took off the 5k mark up; however, they checked every box on the options list and have two M2's @ $81k sitting on the showroom floor.

You'll see it if you spec and order it.
You're not going to see an M2C on a lot until at least this time next year anyway. They're all gonna come in pre-sold.

[csbear]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Ah, but Porsche is known for its generosity, no ...or are you suggesting that Porsche knows damn well that the 718 4-banger sounds underwhelmingly un-Porsche (let's refrain from harking back to the "4-cyl Porsche past" that Porsche marketing tries to sell us) ?

Ha.. Precisely. Your second point.

[csbear]

Originally Posted by eau_rouge

Will test drive one tomorrow. I am confronted with the absolute same decision. 718 GTS or M2C or M4?

Let's see! I have high expectations regarding the Porsche. The old 981 was fantastic.

The 718 GTS will be a great drive though. I won't deny that. Considering all three cars you have listed are not considered the pinnacle of sheer aural pleasure (compared to say, a GT350R or F-Type R), the 718 GTS will be the most fun to drive.

[eau_rouge]

Originally Posted by Isty

GTS will impress im sure! Didnt feel that much faster than m2 up till 120kmh, then the gts says goodbye! Handling is amazing and it didnt sound as bad as I was expecting it to.
M4 will feel like a bloody 7 series compared to the cayman,

Drove the M4 quite often. I really have to say that I like the car. I like the stance and the wheelbase much more than what the M2 offers. And...for anyones suprise, I even like the sound (ZCP with MPP sounds amazing to my ears)!

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by carl44

Didnt, say it was faster just the difference in feel. My past 996 GT3 and GT2 and my current GT4 are all faster on track but no where as near as much fun as the Exige was. carl

You must drive on smaller/lower speed tracks cause no way a s/c elise/exige is more fun than a gt3 on a medium/larger track.

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by m981addicts

For all intents and purposes, we won't see an M2c near $60k in the near future.

My local dealer finally took off the 5k mark up; however, they checked every box on the options list and have two M2's @ $81k sitting on the showroom floor.

$81 US or Canadian? That's crazy talk in US money.

[carl44]

Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

You must drive on smaller/lower speed tracks cause no way a s/c elise/exige is more fun than a gt3 on a medium/larger track.

Big willow is a HP track 9 turns in 2.5 mi turn 8 is 115-120 mph. To each his own .carl

http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/page.php?id=26

"It is possible for a capable car or motorcycle to exceed 160mph on the front straightway"

[mToronto]

Having driven both the M2 LCI and the 718 GTS, I'd say the GTS is more of a precision instrument making it more fun at the track. But when no one's lookin, the M2 is way more fun. While the M2 is cheaper, if you drive anything like me you'll make up the difference in tires

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by m981addicts

For all intents and purposes, we won't see an M2c near $60k in the near future.

My local dealer finally took off the 5k mark up; however, they checked every box on the options list and have two M2's @ $81k sitting on the showroom floor.

Bedista better hope you don't live near m981addicts

[NewtoBMW2019]

The 718 is is a cracking motor but for me the engine sound is not right... my dealers have given me two try days at the Silverstone, first on the launch and second with the GTS...

Massive improvements dynamically / breaking etc, but the engine was a big no for me...

currently hoping the 718 spyder will be NA

I wasn't blown away by the GT4 far to hyped and I sold mine, I've kept my Spyder 987 still even though it was a hated model on launch.

Off the cuff, I decided to get a M2 comp and been impressed with it as a daily run round.

[nomoracin]

Originally Posted by Blue2

I think this is a difficult comparison to make. The M2C comes in at just under $60k while the GTS is $80,700. I think the 718 GTS is likely a better performance car in every category. It's really more of a pure performance/sports car.

But there's a $20,000 price difference. The real comparison should be between an M2C and a base 718, which come out to around the same price. In that case, I think the M2C is a better pick.

You can also consider the other way around...invest 20k into the m2c to match the 718s price point. I'm sure that will make the m2c very close if not better.

[MMMBRAP]

This is subjective and based on my own preferences, but:

1.) 718 looks......ehhh, never liked the design of it.
2.) The 4 banger in it sounds terrible.
3.) It's overpriced for what it is.

[ContactPatch]

I think you will become a better driver in the MC2. In other words, you will need to finesse the chassis, throttle, brakes and tail drift on the MC2 to be able to accomplish what the Cayman will do naturally.

What car would be more fun, the BMW no doubt. The M2C has all the right tools, it's up to you to extract all the performance from it. Plus, I believe the M2C has better road presence, it's handsome with out shouting "look at me."