[u5erx]

So 1348 miles on the 24 m240i and dropped it off at the dealership last night to get oil and diff oil changed today. I didnt get to much side eye at the dealership probably bcus they all drive bimmers. 😂. Excitied to get some fresh oil in there and start driving the car like its mine.

[Bret]

I just placed a 2025 M2 on order yesterday. This is literally the first car that I've ever purchased where they've had such a break-in maintenance requirement. Do they do anything else besides the engine oil and differential?

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by Bret

I just placed a 2025 M2 on order yesterday. This is literally the first car that I've ever purchased where they've had such a break-in maintenance requirement. Do they do anything else besides the engine oil and differential?

As i understand it, not really, other than maybe a quick multipoint inspection to make sure everything is ok.

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by Bret

I just placed a 2025 M2 on order yesterday. This is literally the first car that I've ever purchased where they've had such a break-in maintenance requirement. Do they do anything else besides the engine oil and differential?

Oh and congratulations!! I think you are going to love it.

[u5erx]

Just an update. Dealership is all done with the car, they did the oil change, they talked me out of swapping the front/rear diff fluid. For anyone reading this who is new to an m-light, this is not required for non pure M cars. They quoted me at $500 per diff. Dealership sent me a video from the mechanic doing a quick multipoint inspection/review which i thought was AMAZING! Not sure if thats standard operating procedure for a BMW dealership but i have never had that before. Time to drive it like i own it!! 🚘

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Bret

I just placed a 2025 M2 on order yesterday. This is literally the first car that I've ever purchased where they've had such a break-in maintenance requirement. Do they do anything else besides the engine oil and differential?

Originally Posted by u5erx

As i understand it, not really, other than maybe a quick multipoint inspection to make sure everything is ok.

This poster ordered an M2, not an M240i. The M2 has a break in service which includes an oil change.

[Navin_Johnson]

Originally Posted by u5erx

Just an update. Dealership is all done with the car, they did the oil change, they talked me out of swapping the front/rear diff fluid. For anyone reading this who is new to an m-light, this is not required for non pure M cars. They quoted me at $500 per diff. Dealership sent me a video from the mechanic doing a quick multipoint inspection/review which i thought was AMAZING! Not sure if thats standard operating procedure for a BMW dealership but i have never had that before. Time to drive it like i own it!! ��

I just had mine changed also. I got back from a road trip and had 1400 miles on it, but that's still far better than 10,000 for the first change.
Service writer didn't raise an eyebrow when I scheduled the appointment. I also got texted a link to a video showing the inspection, so it must be a Bimmer thing. Never saw that before.


As far as the other poster (Bret) with the M2, besides the fluid changes required at 1200 miles, I thought I saw something about an electronic rpm lock being removed with the diagnostic software to allow the full rpm range now that the break in is completed.

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by Pentland

This poster ordered an M2, not an M240i. The M2 has a break in service which includes an oil change.

I think your confused pentland, please reread, he asked if they do anything OTHER than the oil change and diff flush, to which i replied no other than a quick multipoint inspection. As i have watched videos of the M break in service i was attempting to help him understand what to expect.

[Bret]

Originally Posted by u5erx

Oh and congratulations!! I think you are going to love it.

I think I will. I only test drove one once and couldn't really get on it. I had a 435i MSport with a manual transmission and liked it. I'm sure the M2 will perform better. Oddly enough, the 435i had the same manual transmission as the Jaguar F-Type that I replaced it with. I actually might have purchased a M240i in order to get the X-Drive, but they don't offer it with a manual transmission. I like the looks of the M240i better than the M2.

Originally Posted by u5erx

I think your confused pentland, please reread, he asked if they do anything OTHER than the oil change and diff flush, to which i replied no other than a quick multipoint inspection. As i have watched videos of the M break in service i was attempting to help him understand what to expect.

I haven't been limiting myself to the M2 specific topics because I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the 2 series in general.

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by Bret

I haven't been limiting myself to the M2 specific topics because I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the 2 series in general.

The M2 is definitely more "race ready" whereas the m240i is a balance of speed, comfort, power and efficiency. The m240i is definitely more than enough car for me, i am not a skilled enough driver to challenge the M2.

[u5erx]

Also the xdrive was a must have feature for me as i have a 7 mile drive to work in the snow, which coming from a mustang, this should be a marked improvement. There is a video on youtube of an xdrive 240i drifting a snow covered track, absolutely amazing.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by u5erx

Also the xdrive was a must have feature for me as i have a 7 mile drive to work in the snow, which coming from a mustang, this should be a marked improvement. There is a video on youtube of an xdrive 240i drifting a snow covered track, absolutely amazing.

You’ll still need to change tyres.
Xdrive may get you going, but you’ll need physics to stop.

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by Pentland

You’ll still need to change tyres.
Xdrive may get you going, but you’ll need physics to stop.

I agree, plan on some ps4as+ in the fall, stil trying to figure out sizes, currently 245/35/19 up front and 255/35/19 in the rear. May just mimic this setup.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by u5erx

I agree, plan on some ps4as+ in the fall, stil trying to figure out sizes, currently 245/35/19 up front and 255/35/19 in the rear. May just mimic this setup.

Sounds like you have the ZKT kit. If you search, I’ve posted my winter set up using genuine BMW wheels and approved star marked continental tyres.

[kraken]

Originally Posted by u5erx

So 1348 miles on the 24 m240i and dropped it off at the dealership last night to get oil and diff oil changed today. I didnt get to much side eye at the dealership probably bcus they all drive bimmers. 😂. Excitied to get some fresh oil in there and start driving the car like its mine.

Did you have to pay for this oil change since it's not per recommended schedule?

[u5erx]

Originally Posted by kraken

Did you have to pay for this oil change since it's not per recommended schedule?

Yes. 100% worth it though, no way im waiting 10000 miles to change oil on a brand new engine.

[vntperformance]

OP - I did something similar, I dumped mine at 2566 miles on the odometer, but I DIY'd it so I can see what sort of impurities I got out - well worth it... Did the next oil change another 2500 miles later for piece of mind.