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      10-07-2020, 02:56 PM   #1
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Keep my F80, get an F87, get a G80, or wait for the G87?

I’m currently deciding between keeping my F80, buying an F87 M2cs or jumping on the bandwagon with the G80. Since it’s at least a three year commitment, I want to make the right choice.

I enjoy my F80 in the canyons, but would I get similar or better enjoyment out of the G80? I haven’t done track but see it in my immediate future. Is the smaller outgoing M2 (either F87 or G87) going to be the car that best fits my needs?
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      10-07-2020, 08:24 PM   #2
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If you want an E46 M3, there is the M2.

If you want a Mini-M5, there is the G80.

I can't see it any other way.
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      10-17-2020, 10:13 AM   #3
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I'll never buy another first year BMW again. It took BMW 4 years from launch to finally get the F8X right with the CS. I would rather have an M2CS to tide me over until the G8X CS comes out, or at least wait until the G8X LCI. Not for the lights and trim upgrades, but for the chassis calibration updates.
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      10-19-2020, 10:11 AM   #5
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As a F87 M2C owner, I can say it is a great car. Like said above, very E46-like. Pretty nimble and relatively basic but truly a joy to drive on B roads and especially the track. Had mine for about coming up on 2 years and am still in love with it. For me, that is saying a lot! I typically get the itch or actually swap cars every 2.
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I hate how everyone is judging the G80 and no one has driven it yet and most haven't even seen it in person.

OP it depends on your everyday preference, if your F80 is currently your daily/fun car wait for the G80 get a test drive and see it. But if you want daily/track the M2C probably is the best choice.
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I’m currently deciding between keeping my F80, buying an F87 M2cs or jumping on the bandwagon with the G80. Since it’s at least a three year commitment, I want to make the right choice.

I enjoy my F80 in the canyons, but would I get similar or better enjoyment out of the G80? I haven’t done track but see it in my immediate future. Is the smaller outgoing M2 (either F87 or G87) going to be the car that best fits my needs?
I think if it's possible, I'd go M2CS if you can justify the cost, and then by the time the 3 years is up, the G80 will be well established, and the G87 might just be out.

I'm very much looking forward to the G87 myself. If it doesn't live up to my expectations, I'll probably jump on a used M2C.
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I'm currently deciding between keeping my F80, buying an F87 M2cs or jumping on the bandwagon with the G80. Since it's at least a three year commitment, I want to make the right choice.

I enjoy my F80 in the canyons, but would I get similar or better enjoyment out of the G80? I haven't done track but see it in my immediate future. Is the smaller outgoing M2 (either F87 or G87) going to be the car that best fits my needs?
I got a first year F80 - loved the car but wouldn't do a first year M3 again. I just ordered a F87CS. Will wait for a G8x gran coupe or G80 CS in the future and enjoy the F87CS until then.
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From the first drive prototype reviews it sounds like the G80 is going to be noticeably sharper around a track than the F80 but im not sure if they only let BMW fanboy journalists into those things lol M2C saw a pretty sizeable weight increase over the F87 and the weight didn't seem to impact the driving experience much at all so im not overly worried about it. Granted its probably more like 200-250lbs ish this time rather than the 150 lb gain for the M2
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