[sikotic]

Comments are funny lol. OP said X3M40i, yet everyone is comparing it to their X3M experiences.
OP has a solid point. The B58 engines are known for their lower end torque, while the M2 sees majority of its glory in 3rd gear or higher, and becomes a monster.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by wj100

...... Every time I get in my wife's X3 M40i after having exclusively driven my G87 for a few days, the X3 feels lighter, more responsive and less numb. Anyone have similar feelings?

Let the flaming begin.

PS, the G87 is not my first M car in case that was going to be one of the questions.

My wife's Telluride has more steering feel than the M2...that said, the car isn't awake unless you're braking the law.

[wj100]

^Finally a couple people who got what I was saying. The G87 is very capable, but not the most fun car in the world.

[ayilar]

Originally Posted by zero21

My wife's Telluride has more steering feel than the M2...that said, the car isn't awake unless you're breaking the law.

Originally Posted by wj100

^Finally a couple people who got what I was saying. The G87 is very capable, but not the most fun car in the world.

Stateside, on open roads. I have not driven an M2 on a track yet but, on unrestricted highways, the car is tons of fun.

[IAmSpeed]

No way lol

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by wj100

^Finally a couple people who got what I was saying. The G87 is very capable, but not the most fun car in the world.

Its a fun car. Not for you. Thats what the rest of us assume. Was not advertised as the 'most fun' car in the world. Thats utterly subjective. Whats also utterly obvious is you made a mistake buying it and did not have a test or one sufficient to see how the M2 works for you.

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by wj100

^Finally a couple people who got what I was saying. The G87 is very capable, but not the most fun car in the world.

It’s a fun car for the right driver.

[Skooba1231]

Definitely a fun car. Love both and one thing I noticed was, wife’s X3 M40i is definitely louder than our M2 at start up.

[wj100]

Originally Posted by Carefree

It’s a fun car for the right driver.

Like I said in my original post, I've had multiple M/AMG cars (plus an Alpha QV and a Supra). I just don't think the G87 checks the fun box as well as the others. There's a level of disconnectedness that detracts from the overall driving experience. To me anyway...

[chrisg123]

Ugh! I want to like this car. But hearing stuff like this makes me say no to it. How do they make the steering feel worse on the g series compared to the f series.

[Carefree]

Originally Posted by chrisg123

Ugh! I want to like this car. But hearing stuff like this makes me say no to it. How do they make the steering feel worse on the g series compared to the f series.

It’s one person. He’s looking for people to call him crazy.
Relax. You’ll find numerous contrary opinions.
Many are in this thread.

[chrisg123]

Interesting. I need to test drive a manual m2. I’ll try and offer money to someone that owns one for a test drive. lol!

[///M TOWN]

Single twin-scroll spools up much quicker… 🐌

But I want whatever you’re smoking

The X3 is seriously heavy AF

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by chrisg123

Ugh! I want to like this car. But hearing stuff like this makes me say no to it. How do they make the steering feel worse on the g series compared to the f series.

Go drive it in MDM mode then come back and say how you truly feel…

And don’t believe everything you read

[chrisg123]

Originally Posted by ///m town

go drive it in mdm mode then come back and say how you truly feel…

And don’t believe everything you read

👍🏻