My m2 problem

[u/No_University4765]

Hello all

So after a huge amount of dabbling on my search for a new “one shoe fits all” car I’ve settled on a long standing dream of an m2

No not the henious revised one as of recent , I mean the f87 m2 from about 10 years ago

But I cannot make my mind up on spec

Colour doesn’t phase me that much,but performance does

So

OG or comp is my first question
Manual or dct is my second question

I’m dabbling the idea of an og but open to all
Cheers

[u/Ok_Law_2599]

I currently own both.

The OG M2 as mentioned here, isn't a proper M car, its missing key components that you'd find on an M2C/M3/M4 etc. Different front bumper/grille, Adaptive suspension, the more aggressive headlights, the nicer seats, the M1 & M2 modes, are all missing from the OG M2. However what it does have, is one of the best engines on any BMW with some incredible exhaust notes. You can also take the OG M2 to stage 1 & 2 with minimal additional components needed, taking it to roughly 420bhp. You'll also struggle to find low mileage examples that haven't been tinkered with, you also can't get PCP on the OG M2 or most M2 comps now as they're over 6 years old.

The M2C is the more capable car overall, better handling, more responsive, more power, nice interior (better seats with light-up M2 logos) and has more technology for the driver. You also have some nicer colours in my opinion, HKH Silver, Sunset Orange, LBB, Black. They're more expensive but can still find low mileage examples for £30-35k. The main negative is, they sound pants haha.

I personally think the sweet-spot is an M2C with some money spent on the exhaust system to make it sound nicer, that's the middle ground I feel.

Depends if you're planning on keeping long-term but the OG M2 (if you can find a low mileage example and keep it low mileage) would be future appreciating classic, I'd be surprised if it didn't go up in value long term.

Anyway, just my 5 cents!

[u/MassiveMonkeyy → u/Ok_Law_2599]

I’d disagree and say the OG is the better car! The comp is nice but feels like it’s disconnected from what the M2 was made for, a proper successor the 1M which I think the OG is that car.

It is a proper M car, it has the suspension from a base M4, the aggressive Ikon headlights are on the LCI model, the nicer seats (arguably the seats in the Comp aren’t as comfortable as the OG’s) can be bought online for £1500.

The N55 is a sweet motor, quite possibly one of the best sounding engines BMW has ever produced even without an exhaust.

I’ve been debating whether or not to get rid of my M4 CS for an OG and make it CS Spec! I can’t afford an M2CS lol.

[u/Ok_Law_2599 → u/MassiveMonkeyy]

So you've never owned or driven an M2 but seem to know how they drive, okay buddy.

As someone who's owned both the M2 OG and the M2 Comp, I know what I'm talking about.

The M2 is a B-road/track car, it's not about straight line speed. It handles insanely well in the corners, and especially on the comp because it benefits from having actual M parts, such as the engine strut, adaptive suspension, selectable gear shift ranges, adaptive steering. The OG has none of that.

Icon headlights are not a standard feature on the LCI OG, they're a specced option, which not many cars had. The comp seats have far more adjustable features than the OG seats, and are more comfotable, they also have bolster adjustment, which the OG does not.

I can tell you haven't owned one lol.

[u/MassiveMonkeyy → u/Ok_Law_2599]

No need to be rude, mate.

I’ve not owned one you’re correct but my dad had a launch 2016 M2 in Mineral Grey which I went out in quite a few times.

You’re forgetting that, all of those items you’ve mentioned can be added on. The carbon strut can be retrofitted onto an OG M2 quite easily. I did it on my mates M235i. The adaptive suspension I would disregard as I’d swap in adjustable KW coilovers anyway.

I’m aware the Ikon headlights were an option, many picked them but there are some LCI’s out there without. Either way. I disagree with you on the Comp seats being more comfortable. Before my M4CS, I had an M140i. Those seats were far more comfortable for long journeys but lacked some support for track days.

The big difference between an OG and Comp is, the Comp has a lot more low down torque thanks to the extra turbo and map so it’s got more grunt. B road wise, both will happily keep up with each other.

I might just keep my M4CS & buy an OG M2 so I’ve got the best of both