[BeemerBaron]

Originally Posted by DTR235

You're going the exact route I'd likely take with mods. And same as you, if the M2 does come with Xdrive I will definitely scoop one up. I figure if they do that though, it would probably come out 8-12 months after the RWD version, then you have waits, allocations, etc... etc... Figure it would be 2 years (at best) before one would be in my garage, so a modded M240 would be something nice to have in the meantime... and if the M2 never comes with Xdrive, that would be the time to throw on a bigger turbo on the M240

Would love to see some pics of the car, or a link to the build thread if you have one!



Wow, that is VERY encouraging to hear. Really appreciate the input.

The next logical step (I think like a lot of folks) is to graduate to Porsche. Before I decided to go with the M4C, I was set on a used 911 4S or 911T, but as we're all aware, the used market on those shot up like 30-40% recently and it didn't make sense anymore.

Yes it is highly likely the Xdrive won't be announced for some time and given build delays, assuming they launch an. Xdrive M2 realistically 2024 before they start landing. That's if. I'm sure the rwd will be incredible and l go test drive one but by then the M240i will be modded up and I can't see me switching to rwd.

I have a youtube channel with build videos and a walk around from when the car first landed:



Channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCpt0Ff3iX7K2wwFTNY7XDqA

I will do a new walk around once the new rims arrive.

I forgot to mention I'll also fit an exhaust once there's a few more options available.

The G series is a great platform to modify.

Porsche are the next logical step but they are in a different price category and also a different lifestyle, my bmw I drive to get the groceries, park anywhere, don't worry about it but love it all the same. The 911 is like my R34 GTR, I have to choose my routes and car parks a bit more carefully.

[DTR235]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

Have you driven them both? Personally I think you'll be fine going the route of modding the M240i they are still going to be two very different animals.

Unfortunately not.

Test drives on a G8X are hard to come by. Local dealers just started posting M240's for sale on their lot... there's a few of them within 100 miles, so I am hoping I can get a test drive going with one of those at least.

This Friday I am going to a BMW driving event that is supposed to have M cars to drive, and I assume they will have an M3/M4 to try out. Would be ideal if they had both M4 and M240 and I explained my situation and they let me compare the two.

[OriginalFake]

Originally Posted by DTR235

Unfortunately not.

Test drives on a G8X are hard to come by. Local dealers just started posting M240's for sale on their lot... there's a few of them within 100 miles, so I am hoping I can get a test drive going with one of those at least.

This Friday I am going to a BMW driving event that is supposed to have M cars to drive, and I assume they will have an M3/M4 to try out. Would be ideal if they had both M4 and M240 and I explained my situation and they let me compare the two.

Is it one of the Ultimate Driving Experiences?

[Ezio]

I would never tune any new BMW due to warranty. So buying the best car I can for the money would be important. If its between a tuned M240 or stock M3/M4 I would go the the M3/4.

If I didn`t care about warranty I would buy a M240i put new rims, tires, exhaust and tune it over getting a M3/4. For what you get its a better deal in this situation. If you ever had a powertrain failure the cost difference would go away though

[TheFactor]

Originally Posted by rons e92

Interesting timing. My M240i has been in the shop since 7/31. To help cope, and because the 228i gran coupe they provided as a loaner sucks, I rented an M4 comp for the weekend for some driving therapy.

A couple notes after driving the M4 since Friday.

It's fast. It doesn't feel much faster than my M240i. This M4 still pulls like a freight train. My M240i was still in break in, so I didn't get to really rip it so it could be closer, but I don't think my M240i is going to spin all 4 on the 2-3 shift. I did that in the M4 last night.

Both cars have tons of power and deliver it so smoothly, your sensation of speed is thrown off a little bit. Honestly though on the street you wouldn't notice that much of a difference. With mods, the M240i will feel faster than a stock M4. Obviously we know what happens when you mod an M4. 60-100 in the M4 happens so fast and so smoothly that you don't even realize how fast your accumulating velocity.

M240i sounds better than the M4. This is completely subjective, but I think the M240i sounds more violent.

The M4 feels way bigger. I know it isn't, but if feels huge when driving it. For this reason alone the M4 isn't a car I'd want to own long term.

The suspension in comfort feels almost identical to the M240i. I haven't been able to feel a noticeable difference in handling characteristics. I'm sure there is when you really ring these things out, but on the street here on Long Island, you're never going to notice. I was actually surprised at how compliant the suspension in the M4 is. I was expecting it to be harsh, but it's not unless you move it to sport plus.

Just as a side note, the loaner 228i has the worst suspension I've ever encountered in a BMW product. I can't believe BMW sells that car with BMW badges on it. It feels like a fwd Corolla with extra heavy steering, an overly sensitive accelerator pedal, and tons of turbo lag.

The transmission in the M4 is jerky as hell, even in comfort mode. When pulling away from a stop it jerks pretty good, even in comfort. The M240i is smoother. They both shift just as fast. I'm not able to notice a significant difference between the two. Again I'm sure if you were on a track and timing this stuff there is a difference, but on the street I can't feel anything significant.

It's funny because I've always wanted an M car, then BMW made the M4 hideous and the M3 as big as a house so I wasn't interested. The M240i was like a sweet spot, and now having driven an M4, I'm actually even happier with my car. The $30k+ I saved over an M4 or even the $20k+ I saved over a g42 M2 goes very far with mods.

I'm glad I didn't get on the list for an M2 at $10k over sticker. Once tuning support comes from Dinan with a matching warranty the M240i will be more than enough. 500whp seems attainable and probably can be achieved for relatively little money.

Value is completely subjective, however after driving the M4, it's not even close. If you don't go crazy with options, you can get into a new M240i for a little more than half what you'd pay for a decently equipped M4. The car I'm driving is an M4 comp convertible with all the options. My M240i (granted I checked every box and my MSRP was almost $63k) is 90% of the M4 for 60% of the price.

If you have any specific questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Edit: Launch control in the M4 is nutty. There is no way my car is this fast.

Absolutely love everything about my full spec m240i especially the front end . Nothing but compliments no matter we're I go and honestly more then I like spmetimes lol.
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