It does keep her quiet, but the light?
BMW and M Power Owners
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Press the lock button twice.
doesn't that just turn off the internal sensors?
It does but this stops the light flashing too I believe?
It's 90% of the car and probably a lot easier to live with. I wouldn't feel bad about it not being an M2.
It’s a great car but it’s not 90% of an M2.
Servicing, warranty, insurance, repair costs, economy, not having to worry about it sitting in a car park as much etc.
Its less of a drain on your finances when it needs servicing, insuring, filling with fuel or a warranty renewal I'd imagine.
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Which are typically easier to live with...
Most people find things that cost less money to run easier to live with, yes.
It’s a stupid saying. You don’t live with a car
It’s a nice car and understand he didn’t have the budget for a M2. Surely servicing is similar as they are the same engine ? Or is that 240i now using the B58 rather than N55 (M2 has a N55).
but it’s still got the same amount of doors. Same sized boot etc
but it’s still got the same amount of doors. Same sized boot etc
An M2 has higher service costs, although it's not too bad if a non-Competition (S55 needs plugs changing etc).
Warranty costs for M cars are a flat rate though and quite expensive, I expect a 2 Series is a lot cheaper.
That said, aesthetically and dynamically the M2 is quite a bit better as you'd expect.
Warranty costs for M cars are a flat rate though and quite expensive, I expect a 2 Series is a lot cheaper.
That said, aesthetically and dynamically the M2 is quite a bit better as you'd expect.
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Haven't found the buttons for that yet
Regarding the 90% of an M2 - it's definitely not an M car but day to day it's close enough for me. In a straight line it's as quick as an OG M2. Missing the LSD though and the sound of the M2. It's the handling that sets them apart. Can't use that on the roads really, so I'm happy with what I have. If I planned to track it then I would have bought an M2, but to get me to work and back, plus the odd weekend blast - this is plenty quick enough.