G87 M2 vs my E46

Jbmw21 · 11-23-2022, 12:24 PM

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Car is absolutely stunning! Got to finally see her up close !!! Wow pics do No Justice….. must see in person.. Happy Thanksgiving

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GrannyShiftG80 · 11-23-2022, 12:53 PM

Great pics !

How did you get access ?

Diet Pepsi · 11-23-2022, 01:59 PM

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

gurusaint · 11-23-2022, 02:03 PM

I still can't get over the looks of this car. At least the g80 had rear curves that matched the front. Something about the curved rear lights and angular front fascia doesn't sit well with me.

Those lights work on the new x3 cos they match the curved-ish front fascia.

nissanite · 11-23-2022, 02:09 PM

The G87 looks bigger. And more imposing.

dantm3 · 11-23-2022, 02:13 PM

Honestly who cares about the 330/m3. I think it's just a good reference point for the size of the m2

AndrewC1989 · 11-23-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

woila

* Voila (voilà if we're being technical)

Supadice · 11-23-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Diet Pepsi

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

You are correct looks off. But seeing this color in person it's terrible. Reflects light weird. And the shapes on the car don't help it

Quadruple VANOS · 11-23-2022, 02:22 PM

Isn't the first rule of taking pictures that you place the light source behind the camera? Continuously amazed how many people apparently have zero idea how to take a picture.

02M3ForMe · 11-23-2022, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the pictures.

Bad idea by the designer to purposely break up the transition from the hood to the top of the front bumper. In lighting conditions that highlight this, the front looks aftermarket and unrefined in that area.

Otherwise, car looks fabulous.

MachinesWithSouls · 11-23-2022, 03:25 PM

Remember not to backlight your photos kids, unless you like, want to be artsy and stuff.

Jason · 11-23-2022, 03:36 PM

Title fixed. Sorry about that folks (and @Jbmw21), my mistake when giving the thread title more description.

Jbmw21 · 11-23-2022, 03:39 PM

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Jbmw21 · 11-23-2022, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Title fixed. Sorry about that folks (and @Jbmw21), my mistake when giving the thread title more description.

No worries thanks Jason

M3WC · 11-23-2022, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Diet Pepsi

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

The hood to bumper fitment is what I have noticed before on other cars. The two surfaces are on completely different planes. Makes the bumper look like an afterthought.

pawelczyk7 · 11-23-2022, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbmw21

Car is absolutely stunning! Got to finally see her up close !!! Wow pics do No Justice….. must see in person.. Happy Thanksgiving

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i am liking it more and more and good to know there is a option if and when i ever decide to move on from the M2C. Maybe by then it will lose a few lbs and then i am 100 % all in.....

ihbase · 11-23-2022, 05:22 PM

I agree, the e46 looks great!

ThesaVeliona · 11-23-2022, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbmw21

Car is absolutely stunning! Got to finally see her up close !!! Wow pics do No Justice….. must see in person.. Happy Thanksgiving

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Can't wait for onslaught comments of G87's looks as if we shouldn't be proud of OP about taking pics with E46!

If I was OP, I'd also do this with E92 and F32!

-EndOfAnEra- · 11-23-2022, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbmw21

Car is absolutely stunning! Got to finally see her up close !!! Wow pics do No Justice….. must see in person.. Happy Thanksgiving

Wow, I can't believe how good looking the E46 still looks! Suddenly missing my first love all over again.

2one3E90 · 11-23-2022, 05:35 PM

hows the handling differences and feel?

MmmmmM2 · 11-23-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

hows the handling differences and feel?

Pretty sure OP was not allowed to drive the car.

nick3753 · 11-23-2022, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Isn't the first rule of taking pictures that you place the light source behind the camera? Continuously amazed how many people apparently have zero idea how to take a picture.

I'm fairly certain OP didn't have the keys to reposition the M2.

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