[Joker96]

I placed an order for an M2 today. This is my first BMW ( please give me a break if I sound dumb ) and part of me is thinking I purchased too much car...anyways.

I read online that BMW locks some features behind a subscription service. I asked my sales rep and he said it's only map updates. I googled online and it looks to be more than just map updates. I've never owned a BMW so the service names are kind of confusing to me.

Is this something that I should be worried about?

Are any key features locked on the M2?

Is the subscription inexpensive?

[Knocksvil]

Most of these come with the car, some of them expire after 4 years included with the price of the car. Remote Engine Start is an example of a one-time purchase that doesn't come with the price of the car.

[fangelov]

Originally Posted by Joker96

I placed an order for an M2 today. This is my first BMW ( please give me a break if I sound dumb ) and I'm kind of worried I purchased too much car....anyways.

I read online that BMW locks so features behind a subscription service. I asked my sales rep and he said its only map updates. I googles online and it looks to be more than just map updates. Ive never owned a BMW so the serivce names are kind of confusing to me.

Is this something that I should be worried about ?

Are any key features locked on the M2 ?

Is the subscription inexpensive?

I think after the first 4 years, you will not have the Connected Drive Services, navigation maps updates etc. The traffic camera location was only a few months free as far as I can remember.

[Joker96]

Originally Posted by Knocksvil

Most of these come with the car, some of them expire after 4 years included with the price of the car. Remote Engine Start is an example of a one-time purchase that doesn't come with the price of the car.

How much does it cost you to maintain the subscription? Also, do you like this vehicle? this will be the most expensive and hardcore car I've owned.

I have no idea what most of these services are, even after reading them on the site.

[JABCAT]

Like mentioned, most come with the car for the warranty period. After that I believe you may have the option for subscription or one time purchases.

Yes, the M2 is a great performance car.

[Joker96]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Like mentioned, most come with the car for the warranty period. After that I believe you may have the option for subscription or one time purchases.

Yes, the M2 is a great performance car.

What is the main reason you would go M2 over M240i ?

I don't track cars ( currently ) but I started wondering after ordering if it's worth saving 11k and just getting the little brother. You lose a little horsepower but I don't see much else.

Again, I've never owned a BMW so forgive my nativity.

[Joker96]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

Like mentioned, most come with the car for the warranty period. After that I believe you may have the option for subscription or one time purchases.

Yes, the M2 is a great performance car.

Also, regarding warranty.

you get the 4yr 50k bumper to bumper AND the 3yr 36k maintenance warranty included ?

So 2 separate warranties

[JABCAT]

Originally Posted by Joker96

What is the main reason you would go M2 over M240i ?

I don't track cars ( currently ) but I started wondering after ordering if it's worth saving 11k and just getting the little brother. You lose a little horsepower but I don't see much else.

Again, I've never owned a BMW so forgive my nativity.

I had a M240i for a loaner for a couple days and also test drove an M340i. I just wasn't really impressed with them over the standard 230/330i. A caveat is that I've always pretty much had high performance vehicles and my current stable includes a 680 hp supercharged Z06 & my wife's '22 X3M Competition. My daily driver had been a '22 330e which I purchased to save $ on my commute. It was a great car for 31k mi but just wasn't fun enough.

Was considering a CPO M3 or M4, but for the same price or less I could get a brand new M2. I currently have 7,963 miles on my M2 since end of November.

[Joker96]

Originally Posted by JABCAT

I had a M240i for a loaner for a couple days and also test drove an M340i. I just wasn't really impressed with them over the standard 230/330i. A caveat is that I've always pretty much had high performance vehicles and my current stable includes a 680 hp supercharged Z06 & my wife's '22 X3M Competition. My daily driver had been a '22 330e which I purchased to save $ on my commute. It was a great car for 31k mi but just wasn't fun enough.

Was considering a CPO M3 or M4, but for the same price or less I could get a brand new M2. I currently have 7,963 miles on my M2 since end of November.

Oh okay, Thanks for the information. The most performance-oriented car I've owned was a 330HP Mustang. There are a lot of cars I like in this pricing segment so its made a decision hard.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by Joker96

How much does it cost you to maintain the subscription? Also, do you like this vehicle? this will be the most expensive and hardcore car I've owned.

I too am unclear on this. A quick Google search seemed to imply it was $150-ish a year, but I can't find an actual official order sheet.

I love the M2. Incredibly planted and agile. The M240 is a fine car, but doesn't have an MT option; that was a deal breaker for me.