by "B_dol" (bdolan40)
Published 08/09/2017 at 13:09
by "B_dol" (bdolan40)
Published 08/09/2017 at 13:09
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STARS: 1
Spent the last few days heckling dealers about the oft-rumored BMW M2 CS, i.e. the creme de la creme tarted up throwback to BMWs performance past. The situation looks grim. A few dealers seem to pretend the car does not exist and will not discuss it until a formal release, others have an established wait-list requiring the future owner to agree to a markup of $5-15K OVER MSRP.
I was hoping to place this in my garage come fall/winter 2018 if an MT is offered and a dealer agrees to MSRP. The situation and price is quickly flirting with Porsche territory. Looks like I need to keep on dreaming...
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
08/09/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 0
Yes, go p-car. Join us.
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
08/09/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 2
Against all sound judgement I really wanted a no-owner, never farted in new car. However a single owner, choice spec 981 Cayman S is a search I may embark on.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/09/2017 at 13:34, STARS: 0
Is this a car where they charge you more for taking things out of it? That drives me crazy ...
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
08/09/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 0
Ultimately that was the BMW M2 “Performance Edition” with manual seats, single zone A/C, base stereo and limited weightloss - MSRP nearly $9-10K over the regular M2.
The CS variant is supposed to follow in the M4 CS footsteps and most noteably borrow a detuned S55 engine (400 HP+) to replace the N55 engine.
"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
08/09/2017 at 13:42, STARS: 1
I don’t fit comfortably in Caymans, so I went for a more used 997. No regrets!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
08/09/2017 at 14:27, STARS: 0
This might be the one modern BMW that I would ditch my E90 for. Although, BMW of Hilton Head said they would have an M2 available in the fall, which is super tempting.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/09/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
Best of luck ... you realize, of course, that I live vicariously through you guys as far as cars are concerned.
"B_dol" (bdolan40)
08/09/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 1
My experience in the regular M2 left me desiring something a bit more special - namely in the engine persona (not power) and less crowded interior. Perhaps I need to look elsewhere