[z335is]

What do you guys think? Lease deals are crazy right now, with people reporting deals in the 500-600 range with zero down. I was going back and forth between another M3 or an M2, but this might have just entered the fray.

[gmzanatta]

Engine is great, overall car was not for me. Felt more like a suped up Lexus than a proper competitor to the M/AMG/RS lines.

Edit: should also note interior space is almost as crammed as the M2.

[Spinnetti]

Originally Posted by z335is

What do you guys think? Lease deals are crazy right now, with people reporting deals in the 500-600 range with zero down. I was going back and forth between another M3 or an M2, but this might have just entered the fray.

Since you are leasing, seems like worth a try - I looked at those too... I buy, so too much risk for me for the buy price. Hated the Cadillac dealership experience too - very low rent. When I buy a premium car, I want a premium experience... YMMV of course.

[SeanWRT]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

Engine is great, overall car was not for me. Felt more like a suped up Lexus than a proper competitor to the M/AMG/RS lines.

Edit: should also note interior space is almost as crammed as the M2.

To my knowledge, engine and transmission of ATS V are exactly less great, compared to its nearly perfect dynamic - something BMW used to value the most. ATS and CTS are the true driver's car at their category, as opposed to the more family oriented BMW.

Take a test drive to figure out what ATS V is as an overall package and make your educated decision.

[gmzanatta]

Originally Posted by SeanWRT

To my knowledge, engine and transmission of ATS V are exactly less great, compared to its nearly perfect dynamic - something BMW used to value the most. ATS and CTS are the true driver's car at their category, as opposed to the more family oriented BMW.

Take a test drive to figure out what ATS V is as an overall package and make your educated decision.

I did, didn't like it, hence my assessment

It's why I bought an M2.

[SeanWRT]

Originally Posted by gmzanatta

I did, didn't like it, hence my assessment

It's why I bought an M2.

You are right, me either

My M2 is arriving in Oct.

[elinstylez]

I'm seriously considering this now that I probably won't be able to get an M2 until sometime next year. Got a quote for mid 600, zero down, 12k miles on a sedan with mt and track package/recaro/brembos. Very tempting...

[M370z]

Originally Posted by elinstylez

I'm seriously considering this now that I probably won't be able to get an M2 until sometime next year. Got a quote for mid 600, zero down, 12k miles on a sedan with mt and track package/recaro/brembos. Very tempting...

Yeah it just became a very viable option for me as well.

[CosmosMpower]

Originally Posted by elinstylez

I'm seriously considering this now that I probably won't be able to get an M2 until sometime next year. Got a quote for mid 600, zero down, 12k miles on a sedan with mt and track package/recaro/brembos. Very tempting...

Pretty good deal especially with 0 down. It's a solid car, pretty close to F80 in quality and performance.

[ClothSeats]

I like the coupe but still wish they just used buttons and knobs inside the ATS. I mean that's not too much to ask is it? Good ol GM.. they spend tons of money to nail the chassis and then screw up the most basic of tasks.

[hshot_rooke]

I was looking at ATS and ATS-V, but I ticked a few options such as Navi and sunroof, the car ends up being over 80k!

[z335is]

Originally Posted by hshot_rooke

I was looking at ATS and ATS-V, but I ticked a few options such as Navi and sunroof, the car ends up being over 80k!

I wouldn't let the price deceive you if you are trying to lease. Cars optioned well in to the 70s are leasing in the 5's and 6's.