[JMcLellan]

Originally Posted by koopa

When I was checking insurance prices when shopping multiple cars, the M2 was cheaper than the M3 or M4 to insure. My M240i is cheaper than my M340i was. Was that not the case for you?

I didn't ask about insurance prices on any other cars when i was shopping. Makes sense the M3 and M4 would be more expensive though.

[ModernAngel]

Originally Posted by koopa

When I was checking insurance prices when shopping multiple cars, the M2 was cheaper than the M3 or M4 to insure. My M240i is cheaper than my M340i was. Was that not the case for you?

When I got my G87 back in April of last year it was so new Progressive didn't have it in their system so I ended up having a long phone convo with an agent who just priced it as an M240i.

[BMWDavid]

More hp and more grip. Win. Win.

[JK479]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Adding M xDrive as an option provides BMW engineers with more flexibility to distribute torque between all 4 wheels.

More horsepower is likely and that’s a plus.

Additional weight? Not a concern. Some grande lattes add more weight with all the syropy additions.

I wonder how it’s comparable to the RS3- I know it’s a saloon but these two cars will now be cross shopped in the North East…

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by rilla

It wasn’t too many years ago when BMW was still putting a manual trans paired with turbo I6 and xdrive. Now that, paired with a RWD drift mode like these new M cars have would be a winner for me.

Yes, 335XI. M2 XDrive manual and I’m in. No 3rd pedal and I’m not interested.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Yes, 335XI. M2 XDrive manual and I’m in. No 3rd pedal and I’m not interested.

My understanding is that we'll never see an xDrive manual again. Deader than disco.

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by Squidget

My understanding is that we'll never see an xDrive manual again. Deader than disco.

Not many newer AWD Manuals left. I have two of them… a very modified 2020 STi and a 21 Bronco 2dr. Been looking to sell one but hard to let go

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Not many newer AWD Manuals left. I have two of them… a very modified 2020 STi and a 21 Bronco 2dr. Been looking to sell one but hard to let go

with the death of the golf R manual, theres only 2 left: WRX and GR corolla.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by two_three_two

with the death of the golf R manual, theres only 2 left: WRX and GR corolla.

Yep, the WRX is the only AWD MT sedan, and the GRC is the only AWD MT hatchback. We are in the end times.

[G30M]

Originally Posted by ProteinFart

Exactly why M cars only appeal to broccoli heads and people who can’t afford Porsches now.

I see the M3 in your garage

[G30M]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

Dont see the point in complaining about added weight etc on this car. Its not like we are talking about an Alpine or Lotus etc.
BMW are not about lightweight fun cars anymore (that ship sailed long ago) & unfortunately if you want that your looking at the wrong brand, hell even my OG M2 is a barge. We are talking about a tank being replaced by a slighty heavier tank.
I also dont see the point in an M4 any more as they are basically the same car now aside from the M2 looking way better imo.

OG M2 is a barge? wow I was going to look at getting one!

[G30M]

Originally Posted by Squidget

If anyone is, in actual seriousness, asking WHY M2 over M4, I can tell you that I chose it because:

1) easier to break away the back-end making it more fun to hoon around in

2) I like Coupe form factor far more than the Saloon (visibility, parkability, and side profile).

3) cheaper

I also like strawberry more than chocolate, bourbon over scotch, and star trek more than star wars, if we are discussing matters of taste.

question: is the seatbelt mounting as far back like the M4? i heard it's impossible to grab the seat belt in the M4 ...

[Dégoûté]

Originally Posted by G30M

question: is the seatbelt mounting as far back like the M4? i heard it's impossible to grab the seat belt in the M4 ...

Not impossible, but you do have to reach; one of the only reasons the comp seats are better, imo.

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by two_three_two

with the death of the golf R manual, theres only 2 left: WRX and GR corolla.

Carrera 4S, 4 GTS? At least up to 992.1 anyway.

[OneTwo3]

So this would be a 27MY?

[two_three_two]

Originally Posted by Lucky1

Carrera 4S, 4 GTS? At least up to 992.1 anyway.

i was referring specifically to new cars... theres some options if you look used obviously. no news on 992.2 manuals, yet at least.

[lithe]

Originally Posted by OneTwo3

So this would be a 27MY?

From the information available so far yes, that was my assumption.

So, gives us ~2 years to save up for a M2C w/ xDrive AWD...

[ajchoi]

It seems like it wouldn't make sense to do an xDrive until after a RWD CS because the xDrive is going to be able to put up crazy numbers for 0-60 and 1/4 mile

[SeanJP]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

As also posted in the Future BMW Models Info Thread.

M2 M xDrive is confirmed. My expectation would be calendar 2026.

Also ICYMI: G87 M2 CS will have 525hp

Early 2026 (I hope)? 🤞

[BroDoze]

Will probably be an MY27, so late calendar 2026.

[bromudez]

I've always told myself I won't be selling my F87 Competition unless it's for an xDrive. This might be the model that gets me to do it. Pretty exciting news for the G87

[BroDoze]

So where does an LCI2 fall into this? MY27 or MY28?