2017 330i loaner - Page 19

JST · 04-21-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

I might send my Dad to go look at it when he gets back to LA. It's been for sale for a while.

http://bringatrailer.com/2017/04/21/...1994-bmw-325i/

Theo · 04-21-2017, 03:26 PM

I did not need to run into my first M2 when I was at the local dealer just now. Dam that thing is nice. 52k base and 55 with the options I would want. Not bad. What's weird is they had a loaded 240 on the lot also that was almost 60. Wth?

Sorry about the crappy upside down phone pic.

Josh (PA) · 04-21-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

I did not need to run into my first M2 when I was at the local dealer just now. Dam that thing is nice. 52k base and 55 with the options I would want. Not bad. What's weird is they had a loaded 240 on the lot also that was almost 60. Wth?

It seems like a good car for you. How does it lease? M cars are the bargain of BMWs these days

Theo · 04-21-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

It seems like a good car for you. How does it lease? M cars are the bargain of BMWs these days

The guy I bought my other two from was not there today. He's been there forever. Im going to go back and chat with him tomorrow.

JST · 04-21-2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

I did not need to run into my first M2 when I was at the local dealer just now. Dam that thing is nice. 52k base and 55 with the options I would want. Not bad. What's weird is they had a loaded 240 on the lot also that was almost 60. Wth?

Yeah, I noticed that seeming discrepancy at the auto show. The M2 seems like the screaming deal of the BMW range, if you can live with 2 doors.

Jeff_DML · 04-21-2017, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

I did not need to run into my first M2 when I was at the local dealer just now. Dam that thing is nice. 52k base and 55 with the options I would want. Not bad. What's weird is they had a loaded 240 on the lot also that was almost 60. Wth?

FYI, LCI and CS version are coming soon

Theo · 04-21-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

FYI, LCI and CS version are coming soon

It that also might cause a better deal on late 2017's?

wdc330i · 04-21-2017, 03:59 PM

They are very close in price--seemingly. But the reality is you can get 5-8k off the 240, but not the M2.

240 has a lot of the M2 bits, plus some creature comforts like adaptive suspension. And it has the new engine, which is just a hair slower than the M2. Also, unlike fancier M cars, the M2 doesn't have an upgraded interior over the 240.

I think, if you like a hardtop coupe, they are the best value for performance right now in the BMW fleet. Drive one if you can. And if you can't, drive the 240 just to get a feel for the size. Make sure you drive it in sport plus--still won't be as rigid as the M, but closer than otherwise..

Edit: Why haven't we talked about this car before for you?

Theo · 04-21-2017, 04:17 PM

I have only ever leased one car and bought four new ones out of maybe a total of 14 cars I've had in my life. I usually like to purchase 2 to 5 year old cars to let someone else take the big hit.

The M2 might hold its value better though. But if the LCI gets a newer engine then that thought for the older models goes out the window. I'll have to mull it over.

Jeff_DML · 04-21-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

I have only ever leased one car and bought four new ones out of maybe a total of 14 cars I've had in my life. I usually like to purchase 2 to 5 year old cars to let someone else take the big hit.

The M2 might hold its value better though. But if the LCI gets a newer engine then that thought for the older models goes out the window. I'll have to mull it over.

yeah I seems like it should get the updated engine since as far as I know it is just a lightly tuned 235(240) engine.

Edit: also isn’t the 240 hp/tq pretty close to the M2 now. Seems like they would want to make a bigger gap again.

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	They are very close in price--seemingly. But the reality is you can get 5-8k off the 240, but not the M2. 240 has a lot of the M2 bits, plus some creature comforts like adaptive suspension. And it has the new engine, which is just a hair slower than the M2. Also, unlike fancier M cars, the M2 doesn't have an upgraded interior over the 240. I think, if you like a hardtop coupe, they are the best value for performance right now in the BMW fleet. Drive one if you can. And if you can't, drive the 240 just to get a feel for the size. Make sure you drive it in sport plus--still won't be as rigid as the M, but closer than otherwise.. Edit: Why haven't we talked about this car before for you?