To M2 or not to M2

[CUL8RSAM]

That was a previous generation //M though wasn't it?

Correct. But tbh I won’t ever buy a new gen BMW solely because how ugly it looks. Even if someone gave it to me for free. Next step after supra is Porsche 911.

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[Kolme]

That was a previous generation //M though wasn't it?

Correcto! Though I think the comparison is also against a 2020 Supra, which after the 2021 changes has sped up around the tracks a healthy bit.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Be cool if Toyota could advertise what matters. The Supra is a BMW Z4, with a hardtop, lighter, and for less money.…

We had 5 new Supra drivers out there at Homestead this past weekend ? ? What a track bargain she is ? Glad to see y’all getting out there!!

Wonder how many other cars currently come with a free track day?

 

[Awales74]

Be cool if Toyota could advertise what matters. The Supra is a BMW Z4, with a hardtop, lighter, and for less money.…

I doubt Toyota's partner would be happy about that particular add campaign.

 

[FnkDrSpok]

Why not keep both?

Im currently awaiting delivery of my Lotus Emira. At first I was gonna sell my Supra, but after some budget analysis and logistics, I’m gonna keep both. One will be my fast(possible track) car and the other will be the back roads/date night car.

 

[nosavingthrow]

Lastly, iDrive 8 is

What's up with iDrive 8? I often wish the Supra had iDrive7 as it has actual turn-by-turn integration in the HUD when using Apple Carplay nav, which would be nice.

 

[Sharocks]

What's up with iDrive 8? I often wish the Supra had iDrive7 as it has actual turn-by-turn integration in the HUD when using Apple Carplay nav, which would be nice.

It's a full screen instead of an actual cluster at all. The end of times indeed haha

 

[XtremeMaC]

https://www.bmwblog.com/2023/03/28/2023-bmw-m2-detailed-by-m-head-engineering/

 

[alan7467]

So I was in discussions with a sales rep about test driving the new M2 and placing an order for one as I continue my search the the one car that can do everything I need it to (wife has an Atlas for the "utility" side of things).

I've already backed out after being informed of the 1+ year wait and ADM.

So I'm back to seriously considering the Supra as my primary car. Biggest deterrent for me is the outward visibility. Interior space feels great to me otherwise coming from Miatas. I also got a chance to sit in one with about 11,000 miles on it last weekend. Still felt new and tightly put together. Unlike the used M2s I've sat in that felt like pieces were ready to fall off when touched.

 

[FLtrackdays]

So I was in discussions with a sales rep about test driving the new M2 and placing an order for one as I continue my search the the one car that can do everything I need it to (wife has an Atlas for the "utility" side of things).

I've already backed out after being informed of the 1+ year wait and ADM.

So I'm back to seriously considering the Supra as my primary car. Biggest deterrent for me is the outward visibility. Interior space feels great to me otherwise coming from Miatas. I also got a chance to sit in one with about 11,000 miles on it last weekend. Still felt new and tightly put together. Unlike the used M2s I've sat in that felt like pieces were ready to fall off when touched.

Same for me and here I am in the Supra. So glad BMW told me a year plus as well.

 

[BMWAF]

?

 

[puckshaw]

So I was in discussions with a sales rep about test driving the new M2 and placing an order for one as I continue my search the the one car that can do everything I need it to (wife has an Atlas for the "utility" side of things).

I've already backed out after being informed of the 1+ year wait and ADM.

So I'm back to seriously considering the Supra as my primary car. Biggest deterrent for me is the outward visibility. Interior space feels great to me otherwise coming from Miatas. I also got a chance to sit in one with about 11,000 miles on it last weekend. Still felt new and tightly put together. Unlike the used M2s I've sat in that felt like pieces were ready to fall off when touched.

You get used to the visibility. I was pretty concerned initially but now it's fine. Make sure you know how to adjust your side mirrors properly. I daily my Supra and have no complaints.

 

[alan7467]

You get used to the visibility. I was pretty concerned initially but now it's fine. Make sure you know how to adjust your side mirrors properly. I daily my Supra and have no complaints.

That's what I figured. I test drove one last October and was surprised how much it didn't bother me once I got moving. Just the thought of living with it day to day that I've wondered about. Good to be reminded by an owner that it isn't necessarily a problem.

Also good call on the mirrors. I've become quite the stickler for proper mirror adjustment. Almost nobody does it right, and then complain about blind spots that actually aren't there if you're using your mirrors and they're properly adjusted. I get the not being able to see shit over the shoulder complaint, but that too isn't something you should be spending a ton of time doing while you're moving down the road. Mirrors are there for a reason.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Another great M2 article:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a43479041/2023-bmw-m2-review-1/?source=nl

And a few good comments at the end ?

 

[FuzzyRev]

I like these guys a lot

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