[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Chris13002

Congratulations and beautiful ride! That's hilarious that I think a few of us actually came from 135i's!

I also came from a modified 2011 135i DCT. My "plan" is to stay stock but who knows, that may change...

Super nice, your wheels look bigger, I was going to ask which ones they were! Congrats on the car!

I think this car is very compelling for us to move from the 135i, whereas we could’ve hesitated before, wishing we would, but not being sure it’d be a worthy upgrade. Now it absolutely is, no question.

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Fantastic! You've got the best color, and the best transmission. What a beautiful car.

Thanks! I think so too! Ever since the car was launched (when I disliked its looks) I always thought red was the way to go.
But all we need is to spend some time with it or around it to come around. I was considering ZB because it’s such a unique colour. I think it looks great in every colour now, but colour me biased with my decision too! :P

[rwemersonrw]

Love the story thanks for posting! Happy that you are enjoying it!

[BMW DIY Guy]

Thank you for the awesome writeup and experiences.. I am pacing like a wild animal in a cage for my toronto red order to hit build status!

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by rwemersonrw

Love the story thanks for posting! Happy that you are enjoying it!

Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Thank you for the awesome writeup and experiences.. I am pacing like a wild animal in a cage for my toronto red order to hit build status!

Thanks! I hope your car gets there soon!!!! The anticipation must be a killer… I hear the pleasure is greater when you finally get it after waiting for long… hang in there and it’ll be worth it!

[Nighttime22]

Those are some awesome pics! I hope the car brings you endless smiles!

[M2Cmtl]

Congrats! I had my kids in my F87C from day one, took out the seats when I sold the car. Kids loved it, wife not so much

[Chet for short]

Originally Posted by Chris13002

Congratulations and beautiful ride! That's hilarious that I think a few of us actually came from 135i's!

I also came from a modified 2011 135i DCT. My "plan" is to stay stock but who knows, that may change...

Current 135i here as well, 6 mt 2009. My 6mt G87 is RFT in sunny Mexico.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Nighttime22

Those are some awesome pics! I hope the car brings you endless smiles!

Thank you!!!!!

Originally Posted by M2Cmtl

Congrats! I had my kids in my F87C from day one, took out the seats when I sold the car. Kids loved it, wife not so much

Thanks, that’s the best part, and main reason for staying with BMW. Being able to carry people and things while having a blast of a drive!

Originally Posted by Chet for short

Current 135i here as well, 6 mt 2009. My 6mt G87 is RFT in sunny Mexico.

Hope you get it soon! What colour?

[EZ_TUR90]

Congrats on the M2! Stunning

I’m blown away by your child seat configuration. That’s great that the setup works for you. I rarely drive my M6gc because it can get difficult getting the kids in and out (have twins).

[cristopher1014]

How do the red calipers looks against the red car? Do they clash? Is the color difference not noticable? It's one thing to see pictures but I'm interested in your in person impression.

[Equilibrandt]

It's pretty wild how different Toronto Red looks in different lights. Under flourescents and in the dark at a gas station, it could pass for Rosso. In direct sun, it's anywhere from Fiery Orange to Sakhir in some photos. Definitely an awesome red!

[Atomicflow]

Congrats on the surprise turn of events! Still on the fence about upgrading from my F87 M2C... keep posting!

PS - nice Malahat shots

[MT6]

Great write up and Ultimate M2 spec enjoy.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by EZ_TUR90

Congrats on the M2! Stunning

I’m blown away by your child seat configuration. That’s great that the setup works for you. I rarely drive my M6gc because it can get difficult getting the kids in and out (have twins).

This setup was pretty nice on the 135i, sometimes I would use the sunroof to take the child off the car now it’s doors only lol

The first ride from the hospital was behind the passenger seat, but the seat had to be moved so far forward that no one could sit in it. So a change to the middle spot was in order! Works really well, and the space on the sides is tight but I’ve had 2 adults in the back (one 6-footer) and for up to 30 minute rides it’s all good! And more people to play with your child during the trip.

Originally Posted by cristopher1014

How do the red calipers looks against the red car? Do they clash? Is the color difference not noticable? It's one thing to see pictures but I'm interested in your in person impression.

They absolutely are a different hue. Which I don’t mind. One thing to note is that I do not like matching callipers, as I would never colour match my callipers to my car’s body colour. I like contrast. I’d be bummed out if it did match.

So, to me, the car has “red brakes” irrespective of the car’s colour. Could be black, but with black wheels they’d be so hidden! Blue could work, but I thought it’d clash more. Don’t know. It’s more of an individual preference thing, just like the body colour. Everyone will have theirs.

But rest assured the colours are absolutely different in person too.

Originally Posted by Equilibrandt

It's pretty wild how different Toronto Red looks in different lights. Under flourescents and in the dark at a gas station, it could pass for Rosso. In direct sun, it's anywhere from Fiery Orange to Sakhir in some photos. Definitely an awesome red!

I love it!!! I got hints of pink in the underground garage LED lights too! Lol

Originally Posted by Atomicflow

Congrats on the surprise turn of events! Still on the fence about upgrading from my F87 M2C... keep posting!

PS - nice Malahat shots

Thanks!!

I’d be on the fence if I had an M2C too. Sometimes it’s like replacing phones… I rocked my iPhone 7 until last year… So would I replace my current iPhone 13 Pro with a 14 Pro? No. With a 15 Pro when it comes out? Maybe, but the benefits need to be compelling enough.

So, an M2C is newer and has all the features you want… still makes sense. Unless the value proposition is there (for phones for me, now with a growing kid, it’s the camera) why would you right? I guess the 135i was my iPhone 7.

And you know it! Malahat it is lol

Originally Posted by MT6

Great write up and Ultimate M2 spec enjoy.

Thanks!!!! I’ll be sure to enjoy it!

[gs6456]

Not the way I would have spec'ed it either, but it sure does look good. Especially those black wheels, which I usually dislike.

[Bluefoz]

OK, so great write up, sequence of brilliant consequences and all that stuff aside - share the back story about sneaking out on a Saturday morning having just seen your dream car is at a local Dealers, with some BS offer of help, to take your son out blah blah…..and coming back having bought an M2!

I’m really hoping there’s an even better story you’re not sharing

[IcewaterPete]

Congrats!!! Great spec, excellent story.

Judging by the beautiful background in your pics I’d say you didn’t miss too much by not getting it ED. Your roads must be epic to cruise in the M2!

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by gs6456

Not the way I would have spec'ed it either, but it sure does look good. Especially those black wheels, which I usually dislike.

Me too! I always hated black wheels but some are coming out really nice. And, in this case, seeing the Burnished in person, I was glad it had Black wheels. I would like either one, but the black ones are nicer (to me).

Originally Posted by Bluefoz

OK, so great write up, sequence of brilliant consequences and all that stuff aside - share the back story about sneaking out on a Saturday morning having just seen your dream car is at a local Dealers, with some BS offer of help, to take your son out blah blah…..and coming back having bought an M2!

I’m really hoping there’s an even better story you’re not sharing

Hahahahahahah

Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

Congrats!!! Great spec, excellent story.

Judging by the beautiful background in your pics I’d say you didn’t miss too much by not getting it ED. Your roads must be epic to cruise in the M2!

Thanks a lot!
It’s true, I lived on the prairies before (our midwest), so can’t really complain about our driving situation out west. This place is beautiful and the roads are nice for fun drives!

[FoxyP]

Dont wanna be that person but as I have 3 kids myself and their safety is the most important thing: I would say there is a 99.9% chance that a childseat is not authorized on the middleseat of the M2, as its just a 4 seater (All manufactureres even forbid to use a childseat with a stand on the middleseat of a 5 seater car…) Just have this in mind regarding safety and insurance reasons if really something happens.

I for myself had to step away from the M3 Touring and buy an SUV due to not having a safe possibility to fit all 3 kids in the M3 Touring safely. Dream was gone but was the right thing to do…

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by FoxyP

Dont wanna be that person but as I have 3 kids myself and their safety is the most important thing: I would say there is a 99.9% chance that a childseat is not authorized on the middleseat of the M2, as its just a 4 seater (All manufactureres even forbid to use a childseat with a stand on the middleseat of a 5 seater car…) Just have this in mind regarding safety and insurance reasons if really something happens.

I for myself had to step away from the M3 Touring and buy an SUV due to not having a safe possibility to fit all 3 kinds in the M3 Touring safely. Dream was gone but was the right thing to do…

Appreciate your perspective.

It sucks there’s no way to do a 3 seat install on the M3. And you were so lucky to get that car in the first place! The Touring is the dream that was taken away from us north americans… sorry you had to settle for an SUV. Which one did you end up getting?

[FoxyP]

Thanks. I really tried everything and all the different (bigger) Sportwagons (RS6, E63 etc) but none of them really worked for 3 kids in a row, it always was a compromise with either safety or convenience also with the narrowest child seats… Finally I had to bite the bullet and went for a MY24 Volvo XC90 T8 Ultimate which was the only SUV next to the Q7 (I dont like Audi) that fits 3 childsseats nicely across in a safe way without a compromise (due to having an integrated booster seat in the middle). Its a universe away from the M3 Touring and I hate SUVs but my time will eventually come (for anyone who was wondering, the 3rd child wasnt planned…). Maybe get a mid engine Sportscar as a second car in 2 years time or so…

Enjoy your awesome M2 and all the best!

[Doctor///M]

Beautiful spec! Enjoy in good health!!