[GaoKS]

For those that haven't already purchased an OG M2 or have already purchased their M2C.. I'm curious to see what type of discount you would need to sway you to a OG M2 compared to a similarly Spec'd M2C. Manual, 6MT Exec is about a 5-6k difference from what I see. Would that be enough?

1. I'm looking at a remaining OG M2 regardless of difference
2. I'm looking at a M2C regardless of price difference
3. I'd pick up a OG M2 vs. M2C if it was xxxx dollars cheaper.

Which one are you? Curious as to your guys thoughts?

I have an 16 M4 right now, and I'm considering both options. Dealer close to me has a LBB M2 OG at MSRP. Considering waiting until deals become more aggressive and saving 7-8k.

[Craig335d]

M2C regardless. I was never really interested in the M2, but the changes that have been made have hit the sweet spot for me.

[COChris]

Originally Posted by Craig335d

M2C regardless. I was never really interested in the M2, but the changes that have been made have hit the sweet spot for me.

My thoughts exactly.

[cptobvious]

Hey OP, I was going through USAA a few months back, and was able to configure a LBB, 6MT OG M2 for about $8k less than the M2C. I was ready to buy, but it turned out that none of the dealers that had agreements with USAA had any 6MT - all they had were DCT, and that was a deal-breaker.

As a result, I ordered the M2C.

So, I guess, "revealed preference" would show that an $8k difference was clearly enough to convince me to buy the OG M2 over the M2C.

Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice. Have done lots of research and cross-shopping, and haven't come across anything that remotely comes close to what the M2/M2C offer. Have read like 1,000 reviews of different coupes and everyone universally seems to feel that the M2/M2C is the most fun of all coupes out there.

[Transfer]

About 15-20% sways me to M2. I don't think the comp is 20% better for regular use and I think it sounds worse, the exterior looks worse (grilles, wheels). I'm not in the market but watching these two cars closely for used purchase in a few years as they are the only newer BMWs that interest me at this time.

[filet.M2c]

You can pick up a solid OG M2 for about $45K and my M2c build out the door is about $65K. 20K is pretty sizable and you could apply that to a base M2 to make it unique and go full pure stage 2 with some $ left over. This is a great choice for some people.

For me though, I want to own this car for a long time (first new car purchase). I was very close to pulling the trigger on a base M2 new, but I wasn't sold on the N55 and its lack of headroom. When I bought my 135i a few year back I specifically wanted an N54 over an N55 due to tunability. So it was hard to swallow going for that engine in a brand new M car. Making minor sequential modifications (ie tune, then DP, then susp, ect) that significantly change the driving dynamics makes long term ownership more appealing. I am not interested in messing with fueling or swapping the turbos, so even with the price difference, M2c is my choice but I think an OG M2 for low to mid 40s is a fantastic deal and probably the right choice for many.

[StLuis51]

Originally Posted by Craig335d

M2C regardless. I was never really interested in the M2, but the changes that have been made have hit the sweet spot for me.

Same here

[Kuervers]

Dunno if i could live with the stepdown in power the n55 runs out of breath too quick

[GaoKS]

Originally Posted by Kuervers

Dunno if i could live with the stepdown in power the n55 runs out of breath too quick

This is one of my concerns as well. However, I really don't like how the S55 sounds on my M4, in addition, I'm one of the few who prefers the seats in the OG M2 that don't dig into my thighs. Trying to wrap my mind around just how badly I'd make out in the 2-3 year future buying the OG vs the M2C and at what price difference.

[Philb65]

Power only matters if you are tracking the car. Daily driver either would be great. Having said that, if I was in the market now I'd go with the m2c if money was no object. If it's tight, the og m2 is still a great car. There is no wrong or right answer, both are a win. I'm in an LCI m2 no plans to change.

[ryem3]

Originally Posted by synergist

You can pick up a solid OG M2 for about $45K and my M2c build out the door is about $65K.

Indeed that is the math. And you certainly can add a lot to a car or do something else with $20k. However, you are comparing a 3 year old car with a new one. 3 year old depreciation if you check a lease can be as much as 50%. If you compare new to new as some have done, the difference is about $8k, so what do you get for the $8k? What sways me at the moment is:

Different motor, with over 10% more hp (40hp), which any tuner would claim to be a HUGE difference.
Significantly improved brakes 6 pot and 4 pot with bigger rotors. This brake kit upgrade to an OG M2 would cost thousands.
Better seats (subjective)
TFT dash (subjective)
LED adaptive lights (Porsche still charges thousands to get these as an option)

One would have a hard time improving an OG car to the specs of the new one for less than the price difference. Perhaps subtract the reduced maintenance plan compared to the OG car. We all speculated on a difference greater than $10k. Seems to be a pretty good bargain, given all we really hoped for was the new motor.

[oln08]

Didn't really matter to me either.
Exactly a year ago, i put an order in for the M2 but cancelled after a few hours after finding out that there will be one with the S55 engine in it. Now SO M2 Competition is on order.

[M-Pilot]

I let my 2016 M4 Comp go a few weeks ago and currently waiting for my M2C to arrive in October. Two years ago I was interested in OG M2 and in fact ordered one too. When dyno results and reports from various tuners came out, I was pretty disappointed as many others. It was pretty clear that the engine was already maxed out from the factory and some people had already experienced heat soaking issues etc. I immediately cancelled my order, got an M4 Comp instead and never looked back. I have driven my M4 and OG M2 back to back couple of times in the past two years and I have no intention of downgrading to N55. So I guess I fit in the second category. If M2C was so much more expensive than what it is today, I would probably get another M3/M4 (below invoice minus bunch of incentives) instead of considering OG M2.

[nomoracin]

OG, I'm kind of confused as to why you would downgrade from an M4 to an M2/M2C?

As for me, I actually ordered an '18 M2 ED, but soon decided to cancel it...mainly due to the fact that it was an N55 motor. I've never owned a BMW before, so I was still learning. I had mistakenly assumed that the M2 had a new motor (than the N55), so I was like "wtf? ...it's using a 5-8 yr old motor?" So, that really detered me.

So, I decided to look into the 135i instead...since it had the same motor. I couldn't decide which to go for...N54 or N55, but as luck would have it, I heard news of the M2C! A true M motor with M seats, M mirrors, and bigger brakes (oh, and that gorgeous cf brace!)...for roughly 4k more...no brainer choice, for me.

And to add to my luck, my sales rep never canceled my original M2 order, so when I reached back out to him, he was able to "shift" my oder to the M2C...while maintaining ED. (As many of you know, ED for this vehicle isn't exactly easy to obtain). I'm so grateful for having such an awesome sales rep!

But...now that I'm hearing people are getting M2s for like $8k off msrp, that may have made me think twice. But tbh, I think I would still rather get an 135i over the OG M2 and save even more $$$.

...and if I already owned an OG M2, I don't think it's worth it to trade it in for the M2C one.

[eeyang92]

As a current OG M2 owner, I have no desire to swap to the M2C. I've been to a few track days and the car is more than capable enough for my skill level. On the street, I never drive more than 7/10ths. And even if I did upgrade to the M2C, I would still drive the exact same 7/10ths as the limitations are really the grip and suspension (not power), and those did not change from the OG M2 vs. the M2C.

I am excited to see what people can do with the M2C on the track! Maybe I'll pick one up in a few years so I can tune it. So far I've avoided touching the power train on my OG since I don't want to mess with the warranty.

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by nomoracin

OG, I'm kind of confused as to why you would downgrade from an M4 to an M2/M2C?

I imagine the meaning of the word "downgrade" has many different connotations? We've ordered an M2C since it's the first new BMW in many years my wife was mildly interested in. The M4 is simply way too big of a car (almost the size of my E39 M5 I just sold after 14 years; well, actually wider than the M5, wheelbase almost the same). If the M2C doesn't live up to the hype, at least it should be able to be sold w/o losing a ton. At that point, it's on to a 718 Cayman S I believe.

[stefan]

If it was straight across to up to 5K I would have done it. But here in Canada it worked out to 11K speced out, more when you consider the discount I got on my LCI. 1.9percent on LCI and they wanted 6.9 for the M2C. Gap got wide pretty fast.

Not worth it for me to switch and deal with the hassle of selling given the next gen M2 with S58 will be the one I really want given how lovely the B58 is shaping up to be.

[Blurbo311]

I purchased a used 2018 with 4k miles for $13k less than a new M2c would have cost. The M2c is not $13k better in my opinion. I wont track it and you already cant use all of its power and capabilities on a daily basis, so why the need for more hp?

I stuck with the car I think looks better, sounds better, and was cheaper. Win-win-win for me.

I understand why some will pay more the M2c, it just isn't what I wanted to do.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I let my 2016 M4 Comp go a few weeks ago and currently waiting for my M2C to arrive in October. Two years ago I was interested in OG M2 and in fact ordered one too. When dyno results and reports from various tuners came out, I was pretty disappointed as many others. It was pretty clear that the engine was already maxed out from the factory and some people had already experienced heat soaking issues etc. I immediately cancelled my order, got an M4 Comp instead and never looked back. I have driven my M4 and OG M2 back to back couple of times in the past two years and I have no intention of downgrading to N55. So I guess I fit in the second category. If M2C was so much more expensive than what it is today, I would probably get another M3/M4 (below invoice minus bunch of incentives) instead of considering OG M2.

[CosmosMpower]

I would pay no more than 10k to make the upgrade

[kartracer]

Recently picked up a keen interest in the M2C. (I currently have a 2010 E92 335i tuned.) What does the OG stand for in all these references to the "old" model M2? Google did me no good.

Mike

[Apone]

Originally Posted by kartracer

Recently picked up a keen interest in the M2C. (I currently have a 2010 E92 335i tuned.) What does the OG stand for in all these references to the "old" model M2? Google did me no good.

Mike

OG = Original Gangster

yes - the "old" one