Keep my M3 or move to M2 CS

[usdmej]

i know looks are subjective but that entire generation of 2 series ugly as sin

[Sharocks]

A lot of people compare M2 to e46 m3 but I feel it’s not .

Size wise it's comparable.

That's where the similarities really end.

[Rudbari]

A lot of people compare M2 to e46 m3 but I feel it’s not .

[frenzy757]

I thought the M2C has similar dimensions to an E36?

I love the M2C and M2CS but cant get over the sound of the exhaust and numb steering. Otherwise would make for a fun little street car but only as a side chick and the E46 M as the trophy wife when you want to be seen

1996 BMW M3/Dimensions
175″ L x 67″ W x 53″ H

2003 BMW M3/Dimensions
177″ L x 70″ W x 54″ H

2020 BMW M2 CS/Dimensions
176″ L x 73-74″ W x 56″ H


M2 is a tall car when next to other cars...especially like the P-cars.

[ra2fanatic]

Yes

[Tonggi]

bad idea. I sold my IR/IR when i got my M2C and immediately regretted it. So much so that i sold the M2C 8 months later and got an even better e46 out of texas. The M2C is a great car on its own, but soul less as hell. The s55 sounds terrible and is not really all that playful. I also couldnt fall in love with the looks of it--i never really found myself looking back at it. One of the only cars that i can think of that looks worse lowered. Its also gigantic compared to the e46.

I thought the M2C has similar dimensions to an E36?

I love the M2C and M2CS but cant get over the sound of the exhaust and numb steering. Otherwise would make for a fun little street car but only as a side chick and the E46 M as the trophy wife when you want to be seen

[specializedbndt]

bad idea. I sold my IR/IR when i got my M2C and immediately regretted it. So much so that i sold the M2C 8 months later and got an even better e46 out of texas. The M2C is a great car on its own, but soul less as hell. The s55 sounds terrible and is not really all that playful. I also couldnt fall in love with the looks of it--i never really found myself looking back at it. One of the only cars that i can think of that looks worse lowered. Its also gigantic compared to the e46.

[Rudbari]

How about m2 competition ! Will you trade your e46 M3 for it ????????

[jvit27]

M2 will not stand the test of time as well. CS is well regarded, but not at $90k. With that money I would get something with the engine where back seats would be...

E46 is the unanimous classic for a reason.

[lastMleft]

Looking to add a E90 M3 to the garage, don't care about anything newer coming from BMW.

Me too!!! Good luck....

[lemoose]

#OGM2FTW

Agreed. It not only sounded better but it does without that stupid ugly CS grill. Still would keep the 46M though

[Rudbari]

Thanks all for your feedback, I would like to say I am keeping the M3 .

Next year in February I would finish 15 years owning the car

[repoman89]

I’ve driven the M2C on an autocross course. Super fun and capable car, but not really a better experience than a (modded especially) E46. Steering is significantly worse, engine is worse IMO, chassis and suspension are better, stock brakes are better. Thought about adding one as a daily a couple years ago actually but somehow ended up with both an E39M and new Miata instead for similar amount of cash. There’s a lot I could do to my E46 for the additional cost delta to the CS to remedy its relative shortcomings and further reduce weight.

[Acetech]

I’ve got both and they are both fantastic cars

[m3nt0s]

As soon as I had to remove a wheel to change a lightbulb on the E91, I knew the E46 was the newest BMW I’d ever own.