[BgsDks]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Did you mean the DarkHorse?

Yes - oops

[EstorilM]

Originally Posted by Dave07997S

I had a Fiesta ST, I wish I never sold it. The car was a blast.

Same. One of the most fun cars to drive I’ve ever had. Maybe tops.

[Fishboy$]

Audi RS3, BMW M240i RWD, Mustang GT, Lexus IS500

[sebaflex]

Bought it for the manual.

There arent many RWD+manual options in this price range other than the Darkhorse. A base 718 manual was also something I considered but M2 was a better all around value.

[MUSASHI66]

Originally Posted by sebaflex

Bought it for the manual.

There arent many RWD+manual options in this price range other than the Darkhorse. A base 718 manual was also something I considered but M2 was a better all around value.

Same here - I did consider the M3/M4, but I didn't like driving the M3 nearly as much as I did the M2. I never tried the M4, but I don't like the front much and I prefer a more compact option.

I wanted to try manual 718, but could not find one. Older Cayman didn't do it for me.

[TehRegulator]

CT4-V Blackwing

M2 looks better and is better simple

The only thing the Cadillac has that's better is a better manual transmission but I was getting an automatic anyway (after much deliberation).

[Viggen47]

I don’t currently have an M2, but owned both an FL5, then upgraded to a CT4-V BW. I traded in the BW a few months ago to get a new car for my wife.

Currently I have an ND Miata RF Club and am now considering pairing it with either an M2 CS or CT5-V BW. Love the CS, but the BW offers a lot more space for the kids.

[DrewNewM2]

My only issue with the BW is that it’s kind of boring looking, big 4 door sedan. Doesn’t really stand out. Beast of a motor, performance and comes with a manual which is great but looks generic.

[Venti26M2CS]

Carrera S in chalk. Chose the M2CS in black because it’s a limited run car and I got the opportunity for an allocation. I can get a Carrera S anytime.

[Viggen47]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

My only issue with the BW is that it’s kind of boring looking, big 4 door sedan. Doesn’t really stand out. Beast of a motor, performance and comes with a manual which is great but looks generic.

Totally agree. I don’t think the 4 suffers the same issue when you add the carbon fiber packs to it, but obviously you have to give up the V8. This was mine:

[Vegas6734]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

My only issue with the BW is that it’s kind of boring looking, big 4 door sedan. Doesn’t really stand out. Beast of a motor, performance and comes with a manual which is great but looks generic.

Basically, it looks like a Cadillac lol. I think with the aero kit it adds a bit, but it’s very Cadillac looking and feels a little “old man car” no matter what.

[suffer]

Originally Posted by Venti26M2CS

Carrera S in chalk. Chose the M2CS in black because it’s a limited run car and I got the opportunity for an allocation. I can get a Carrera S anytime.

I just sold my 911 C2S in chalk and I'm considering a new M2. I really enjoyed my time with the 992.1 - I specced it myself, ordered it, did the whole waiting game. It was a very, very nice car. I just didn't enjoy some of the other aspects of ownership - not being able to drive it everywhere around here - these Texas road aren't all great and the parking lots in a lot of places out here are dirt lots that are almost un-navigable.

For all the money I spent, I didn't want it sitting in my garage. I also have a 2019 X3 M40i that we wound up taking most places, so I figured it was time to ditch the 911 when I got an offer I couldn't refuse from the dealership to buy it back.

Now I'm looking for something not quite as expensive and I also want to buy another watch - some mental gymnastics happening there now. I previously had a 2023 M3CX, which I enjoyed, but I don't need back seats outside of my two small pups. Still loved that car, but I think the M2 is the sweet spot.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by Vegas6734

Basically, it looks like a Cadillac lol. I think with the aero kit it adds a bit, but it’s very Cadillac looking and feels a little “old man car” no matter what.

Nothing wrong with a stealth car, though. I'm old enough to remember lusting after a Taurus SHO as a kid.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by suffer

Now I'm looking for something not quite as expensive and I also want to buy another watch

I love "buy another watch" as a euphemism for buying a P-car, lol.

[Venti26M2CS]

Originally Posted by suffer

I just sold my 911 C2S in chalk and I'm considering a new M2. I really enjoyed my time with the 992.1 - I specced it myself, ordered it, did the whole waiting game. It was a very, very nice car. I just didn't enjoy some of the other aspects of ownership - not being able to drive it everywhere around here - these Texas road aren't all great and the parking lots in a lot of places out here are dirt lots that are almost un-navigable.

For all the money I spent, I didn't want it sitting in my garage. I also have a 2019 X3 M40i that we wound up taking most places, so I figured it was time to ditch the 911 when I got an offer I couldn't refuse from the dealership to buy it back.

Now I'm looking for something not quite as expensive and I also want to buy another watch - some mental gymnastics happening there now. I previously had a 2023 M3CX, which I enjoyed, but I don't need back seats outside of my two small pups. Still loved that car, but I think the M2 is the sweet spot.

I’ve done a track day in a C2, and 2 track days in a G87. Both were outstanding in their own right; however, I hear what you’re saying. The G87 had a “I could do this every day” that the 911 didn’t. And of course I get the M2CS and it doesn’t even have cup holders lol. Everyday practicality isn’t a consideration for my weekend fun car. But whether I went 911 or the CS, it’s gonna live in a garage for at least 4 months out of the year, I’m in New England.

Also, I don’t know what you’re looking at but the answer is “buy the damn watch”. Lol

[suffer]

I'm looking for GMT Master II at MSRP or finding a mint Day-Date 118238 stick dial. Those would pair nicely with my current two watches and still leave me room for an M car.

[MUSASHI66]

Originally Posted by Venti26M2CS

Carrera S in chalk. Chose the M2CS in black because it’s a limited run car and I got the opportunity for an allocation. I can get a Carrera S anytime.

Chalk is my favorite (or lack there of) color. I would love to get to the point of buying a new Porsche and doing Euro delivery.

[MUSASHI66]

Originally Posted by Squidget

Nothing wrong with a stealth car, though. I'm old enough to remember lusting after a Taurus SHO as a kid.

My first car, in 1999, was a 1991 SHO. I think that car is to blame for my love of "special" models.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by MUSASHI66

My first car, in 1999, was a 1991 SHO. I think that car is to blame for my love of "special" models.

My first performance oriented car was a 1995 Taurus SHO in hunter green. Popping the hood and marveling at the cool Yamaha motor was captivating, probably the most interesting looking motor I’ve owned…..since then it’s been a sea of plastic covers lol.

[MUSASHI66]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

My first performance oriented car was a 1995 Taurus SHO in hunter green. Popping the hood and marveling at the cool Yamaha motor was captivating, probably the most interesting looking motor I’ve owned…..since then it’s been a sea of plastic covers lol.

1995's were really nice looking cars - 92 and after update to the front bumper really did wonders for the SHO.

220hp from a 3.0 N/A motor back in late 80's was nothing to sneeze at - it was on par or better than M30's in BMW 5 series. Obviously, FWD ensured that it would never match the 5 series in the driving feel, but it was such a nice car.

I paid $4000 for mine, it has 80-ish thousands mile on. All I remember is paying $900 for a clutch cable repair, and spending like $300 on two front Good Year Eagle tires

I traded it in for a brand new 2000 Toyota Tundra that stayed in the family for 22 years.

[xxyion]

Originally Posted by suffer

I'm looking for GMT Master II at MSRP or finding a mint Day-Date 118238 stick dial. Those would pair nicely with my current two watches and still leave me room for an M car.

Any specific spec on the GMT? I really want a Sub "Starbucks". Unfortunetly a Rolex isnt in the cards right now and so I'm scratching the itch with the equivalent Seiko and will be looking at getting the Sub in a few months when things line up.

To bring it back on topic, I'm selling my 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 for the M2. Due to the current market I can get over MSRP for it, so making money on something I got to drive for 1 year feels pretty good to me. But also doing it cuz as much as I love the Porsche, I cant bring it everywhere, and the lack of back seats I'm really starting to feel.

Considered the RS3 as its in the same price bracket after options as the M2 I specced and it also comes in a really nice green (can you see a trend?). Decided I wanted something more sporty rather than Sedan and the back seats in the M2 fit my 5'8" tall wife so I know they are decently useable. Considered going the REALLY cheap route and getting an Elantra N. I had a Veloster N that was an absolute hoot to drive and so I wouldnt have minded that. And it would have freed up more money for the Submariner....but the M2 kept calling my name.

[Nineball]

Just picked up my new 2025 M2 on Saturday (first ever BMW). Was cross shopping between the Dark Horse, C8, and M240i.

I couldnt stand the cheapness of the interior of the Dark Horse, at least not at the price point. C8 kinda had the same issue; I didn't find the seats to be as comfortable as i would prefer and the interior was too tight for me.

The M240i was damn near perfect for me, but i knew that i would eventually want more power and an I'm not one for really modding cars so i spent a bit more and went with the M2. I was considering used M3's and M4's but I really wanted something something new and couldnt find anything with the budget i set for myself with mileage i was comfortable with.

Can't wait to be out of the 1200 mile break in.