[Slick1984]

Resell is not easy and you’ll likely lose money plus the headache considering there are many arriving in the next few months.

[Chet for short]

Originally Posted by zero21

I think it was EBC Red Stuff. Not sure I read those threads months ago when I was exploring M3 options.

I switched from high dust stock pads to the EBC red stuff years ago on my 135i. Very little dust with the red stuffs, but not as much pad bite either. The red stuffs are easy on rotors too.

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by Chet for short

I switched from high dust stock pads to the EBC red stuff years ago on my 135i. Very little dust with the red stuffs, but not as much pad bite either. The red stuffs are easy on rotors too.

I was going to say that the red stuffs are not the best for stopping (maybe why dust is less and easier on the rotors). Did you ever try the yellow stuffs?

[omaralt]

dude dont get an x5. if you want a fun family car get the G80 M3. you can comfortably fit your kids while having fun driving a manual!

[Chet for short]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

I was going to say that the red stuffs are not the best for stopping (maybe why dust is less and easier on the rotors). Did you ever try the yellow stuffs?

I have not tried the yellow stuffs. Maybe other forum members can share their experience with them.

[yoboi]

So I go through cars a lot, I’ll say without a doubt, you’ll lose money. Even if you lived somewhere with no sales tax, you’d probably lose a bit off MSRP and those markets tend to be a bit softer. No offense to G87 M2 owners, but it is not a limited edition car. And even with my M2 CS, I lost a little bit of money on it. Also are you willing to deal with the hassle of selling to a private party, or are you able to eat even more of a loss selling to a dealer. To summarize, you will absolutely lose money on it, and it sounds like the cons outweigh the pros. What I’d do in your shoes is get a used car that’s already depreciated/found its place in the mkt from a private party. Do this AFTER test driving one extensively from Turo on the roads you frequent. I did this with my GT350R essentially; drove a friends GT350 for a week, then purchased my own. Still own and love that car today.

[Chris13002]

I'm not saying this to make myself feel better about my purchase, but I had a random encounter with a school bus driver who also said he was a dealer. He came up to my car, ran my VIN on his phone and asked me how much I got it for. I said MSRP $68.5k and then he asked if I were to sell it? He showed me on his mobile phone that it's currently going for $90k. The app looked something similar to bumper.com but I couldn't confirm. He said I made a good purchase. Maybe that is the going price now in the DC area but I'm not looking to sell my car anytime soon.

[ourlee]

Originally Posted by Chris13002

I'm not saying this to make myself feel better about my purchase, but I had a random encounter with a school bus driver who also said he was a dealer. He came up to my car, ran my VIN on his phone and asked me how much I got it for. I said MSRP $68.5k and then he asked if I were to sell it? He showed me on his mobile phone that it's currently going for $90k. The app looked something similar to bumper.com but I couldn't confirm. He said I made a good purchase. Maybe that is the going price now in the DC area but I'm not looking to sell my car anytime soon.

As a school bus driver myself, I suggest not to trust us when we say stuff.

[bromudez]

Originally Posted by zero21

Yeah, I don't have the garage space, or time to constantly detail the car, or the type of environment where I can even drive the damn thing. I'm surrounded by shitty traffic.

Also, my daily is due for replacement, so I'd rather just upgrade that, pocket the difference, and buy a house next year with at least three garage spaces enclosed and climate controlled Then I can buy another toy.

Trust me this whole thing is really irritating, emotional, and time-consuming; but you live and learn

I loved it while I had it (except for the brake dust). If I can tell anyone on this site one thing they need to do immediately: REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS ASAP.

They work amazingly well, but I put the pad dust as 2nd on my list of things I'd never like to deal with again: one step ahead of taking a line drive to the nut sack.

Did the brakes squeal just like the F87?

[zero21]

Originally Posted by bromudez

Did the brakes squeal just like the F87?

Yes. And if you have lots of traffic around like me, it gets tiresome.

[DivergedM2]

# of comments saying new M2 owners will lose money is staggering

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by DivergedM2

# of comments saying new M2 owners will lose money is staggering

You really think it is that simple to sell and break even with added delivery and closing costs (car price, dealer fees, TT&T plus any upgrades (tint, ppf, etc)) and out of pockets and financing fees, if any?

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by Larryatl

Pros:
Fun car, manual transmission - last one from BMW

Don't drive much anymore under work from home

Live in ATL, snow is not a factor

Cons:

on the fence of the styling, I saw car in person and its nice but a little bland relative to the out going model

lack of rear seat space - kids are small right now but coming from an X3 m40i its a lot less.

High MSRP $68,500 + tax could get a new X5 for this type of money.

not great for road trips, but use the XC90 for those anyway.

The real question is, would I be happier in a new X5 rather than an M2. Such a different experience and feel. I do not track cars, it would be a garage queen.

One can't know for sure but speak to your dealer, the sales manage, and say you have had a change of heart regarding the M2. And would he be willing to let you move to an X5 purchase and move your deposit too.

That you are not just canceling the deal to buy another brand of vehicle but to switch to another BMW I think the sales manager might accomodate you.

I don't think the dealer would have that much trouble selling the M2.

[DivergedM2]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

You really think it is that simple to sell and break even with added delivery and closing costs (car price, dealer fees, TT&T plus any upgrades (tint, ppf, etc)) and out of pockets and financing fees, if any?

I think that upgrades like tint/ppf/cosmetics don't count in this scenario... most aren't doing that and selling immediately.

Otherwise, yep...even more so for the minority buying at MSRP. There's a little bit of doom & gloom in these threads and imo it's not the same as buying some readily available sports car.

[flexible1]

What have i missed?

[m2ss]

Originally Posted by DivergedM2

# of comments saying new M2 owners will lose money is staggering

Why?

[DivergedM2]

Originally Posted by m2ss

Why?

I'm not sure why the sentiment is that way. I may see the market for these cars with a tinted lens but I'm willing to bet the bank anyone selling during the initial few months breaks even or comes out slightly ahead.

[Larryatl]

Wound up getting it

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by Larryatl

Wound up getting it

So the dealer was not willing to let you out of the M2 purchase in exchange for buying an X5?

[Basketcase]

and???

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by Larryatl

I'm liking the M2, but what kind of financial loss am I looking at if I buy the car and do not want it after a few weeks or months?

As an F87 M2 owner, I can assure you that you will want the car and will keep the car. The M2 (and I'm assuming about the G87 here) is a tremendous car.

[Larryatl]

Originally Posted by RockCrusher

So the dealer was not willing to let you out of the M2 purchase in exchange for buying an X5?

No - I could have walked away and got my deposit without an issue. I kept my X3 and bought the M2. Looked better in person, sounded great and was fun to drive. A bit overwhelming with all the new setups and options in I drive 8 versus 6. Hope I enjoy it over time