Sell Your BMW M2 & Buy The G42 M240i??
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You hit the point:
If you want a car for every day use, the M240i is the better choice. I've driven an M2 LCI for 3,5 years, and I love the look and handling. But in things like long rides on bad roads or driving in winter, the M2 could be annoying sometimes. So now I've traded it for an M240i in black.
I don't think there's a wrong answer.
Congrats and hope you enjoy your new motor 👊
annoying like what?
The new one will have adaptive dampers, guaranteed
Great video Will, as you know I’ve done exactly that (sold my M2 comp for one) , I think it actually sounds better (although quieter) and when the valves are open you can still leave the throttle in comfort .
Also Will (I’m 45) and I’ve halved my insurance compared to the M2 comp and if driven reasonably sensible the fuel figures are better and that is the key here ……the M2 comp always wanted to be let of the leach ….it was horrible to drive steady but great to dive hard where as this car is great to do both in ……I must admit I really do love it and am seriously pleased with my decision.
Keep up the great vids mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Darren!
Congrats! And I don't blame you. For most, the 240i is a better daily. I don't think there's a wrong answer here either - long as you're still having fun 👊
I really love how you compare finacial situations as well. It does add up love my m240i awd (B58 engine) in winter and daily driving you hit it spot on great review!
Thanks!! 👊🏼
Nice one! Good to hear how it compares!
Test the 230i Coupe for comparison. It’s surprisingly great for even less money. It’s rear wheel drive with the four turbo. Better mpg and good power with a 255hp and 295 lbs of torque.
M240 seems very accomplished. However would really need the M2 manual rear-drive for the full experience. I think next M2 will be a cracker. Second only to porsche GT cars for driving experience
also wish they fix the back with m2
Who on earth wants a manual nowadays, it's slower and annoying in traffic
@@rosskirkland3936 the purist of course
@@whyimustusemyrealname3801 “the purists” aka americans who still wanna brag about being able to drive a manual while everyone else in the world just does it every single day
@@rosskirkland3936 people with no jobs
Great video. You sold me on this car. Looks like so much fun to drive. Very happy it’s in all wheel drive.
Thanks!! You won’t be disappointed 👊🏼
As someone that owns the original M240i and has spent a little bit of money addressing its weak points (diff, suspension, camber etc.). I can’t reconcile that the new car is a £50,000 prospect and uses the same engine. However in the context of the current market it is a truly unique offering and the performance cannot be denied.
The G42 has an upgraded B58 with nearly 50 more hp than the F22. It also comes standard with a LSD, 19" wheels, and is 40% stiffer. Overall more than makes up for the size/weight increase imho. Pricing is on point with the market, it's cheaper than a less optioned Supra (w/o backseats or AWD).
Great review. I have the M240i on order... and selling my M2 comp. Before the M2 comp i owned a M140i manual... Problem new M2 is indeed price but also earliest delivery date early 2023 :-)
Really good review, awd in the UK I think is the way to go if you are daily driving. Can you confirm your 3.6 sec 0 to 60 quotes?
Thanks!
I didn't have any timing gear on the day to prove it - but Joe Achilles hit 3.7 I believe, so I think 3.6 is about right
Was that an M135i in the corner as approached the showroom . And if so , why didn’t it get a mention ?
Many Thanks, should receive my M240i in early October!! Peace from London. 🙏🙏
I’ve just ordered a new M240i. I’m sure M2 is ultimately more exciting and faster but I don’t want or need any more than the M240i- in fact M2 would be too much (and too uncompromising).
Great vid, subscribed!
Thanks for the sub! And agreed. The 240i has a target audience, which clearly fits you perfectly. Enjoy!
Thanks for the informative video I would like to ask your opinion to get m240 or m440 if I don’t care about rear seats
240 for fun because it’s more nimble. 440 for comfort
I currently drive an S3, the M240i looks like a good option when I come to sell the Audi.
i have the purple 230i in this trim, its fast enough for me
Didn't like it at first but it's growing on me. Love the colour on it!
Agreed!
I think i'd spec it in purple tho if it was my own car
With an XHP transmission tune this car will be insane! Will probably get to 0-60 in 3.3 sec
Love it! I think i am going to buy one in that colour. What an awsome car
Do it! You'll love it!
Do a audio review .of the sound system.
Awsome colour
Another great video Will mate 👍. Looks a nice motor but anyone who has either swapped or thinking of swapping this for their m2 comp must be nuts 😬. I couldn’t bring myself to downgrade from an ‘M’ car to an Mlite. It’s a no from me but each to their own hey
What does make an M car an M car?
@@LuisGuillermoMoreno the M badge, Lol
Thanks Andrew! 👊
A lot of interesting comments here. But, either way, don't think there's a wrong answer
I love the new BMW lineup 😍
Really enjoyed your video presentation, have watched a lot on this car, well presented👍…. What are your thoughts on the physical size of the car.? We currently own an M2 which my wife also drives and she likes the size of it as we are surrounded by narrow lanes. Does the M240i feel much bigger as the dimensions indicate it is? Small cars just keep getting bigger😩😩
Thanks Philip! Appreciate the feedback 👊🏼
Agreed. Annoying that cars are getting bigger. Even the 3 series is now as big as the 5 series once was.
But the m240 felt the same size as the M2 imo. Hope that helps
Many thanks for replying, that’s a great help.
@@philipdavies4709 you’re welcome 👊🏼
BMW sort of manage to make these "upper end" cars better and better. Personally, I think it looks really weird and I couldn't buy it because it just hasn't grown on me like for example the M3/M4 have... But for anyone who likes it's appearance, congratulations. It looks really fun to drive and really good performance. It's going to be really interesting to see the new M2.
Great video Will, I sold my M2 comp and went for a f80 m3 comp just for the more practicality. But for sure the new m240i is a great car, x drive in the new m cars is a great addition for sure but for me i love the s55 🤷🏻♂️
The s55 is better than b58. I had both and there’s no way to compare.
@@audiophilemetallian weird ive had both aswell but preferred the b58 guess its down to preference
@@dvplays3388 Unless in my previous m340i I could check more lag and less linear response than in s55. I know It is said b58 has more torque in low rpms, but in overall I liked better in m2c. Something I really hated in m340i was the way It holded gears in sport+. I felt myself always setting in comfort mode. Maybe it has to do with this car tuning.
@@audiophilemetallian stock for stock the s55 was better no doubt but when you mod both add turbos etc the b58 is deffo the better engine
Don't blame you mate! M3 is a great car too and S55 is a weapon!
I love the look of the purple one such a nice colour
Purple would be my choice of colour too!
@@MrHCars I'm still driving a 2014 m135i don't really need anything else tbf
My current predicament is this or a used M2 Comp. Never owned an M car (or BMW in fact) but i'm torn. New M2 is not an option as I don't fancy splashing out that much cash for one. I do have a family so this would be used for the occasional school run, the odd trip to the shops as I work from home at the moment and whenever I fancy a spirited drive. My head says M240i (as MrHCars said, the interest rates are much better on new cars - via dealer is about 10% for used cars!) but my heart says current M2 Comp. Have test driven the M240i and I thought it was good, yet to try the M2 though so will give that a go and decide.
Looking forward to ur comparison and decision mate!
It's a tough decision. I think ultimately it also comes down to the money - but either way there isn't a BAD choice.
Just the interest alone will
Make your decision easier , I bought my M2 comp at a blistering 2.9% nearly 3 years (at 9 months old) ago and I worked out for the same car today (again 2nd hand at 8.9%) I would be paying about £280 pcm extra on what I was paying for mine …. That’s just insane …..in fact it would be nearly as cheap to get into a brand new M3 as a nearly new M2 comp pcm
For what it’s worth, I just picked up a 70 plate M2 comp last week (traded in my f40 M135i) and absolutely love it. Easy to drive in comfort with good mpg, and then just a beast in sport plus. I bought from BMW used approved but the BMW finance was 10.9% which was ridiculous, so I used a private finance broker which you’re allowed to do (try Forza or Magnitude) and got 6.8% which was around £130pm cheaper.
I think the m240i will be incredible as well, but my quotes were coming out at circa £675pm with £8/9k deposit, which I just couldn’t get my head around for an m lite car (was also a 9 month wait best case scenario).
Just my 2 cents, as I was having the exact same predicament as you. Currently regret nothing!
I’m test driving one tomorrow but it doesn’t have the pack which gives the larger tyres and arch extensions. Will I chop in my M2C for it, I suspect not however much like you said I think the new M2 will be in the £60k bracket and likely have some tasty options that’ll have it heading for £70k. That is too rich for me to consider it worth the cost - that’s used GT4 money!!
Don’t chop in an m2 comp for one of these …
Looking forward to ur comments buddy!!!
Hope the test drive went well.
But agreed, car prices have gone a bit mad these days...
Test drive happened on Saturday morning for a period of 90 mins unaccompanied. So in a nutshell, on a typical B road (UK) this car would keep an M2C honest. The 4 wheel drive system I believe overcomes some of the handling improvements given in an M car. On launch it is impressive and only runs a little out of steam at the top end but by then you are doing naughty speeds! The interior in terms of quality and being up to date is a step ahead of the M2C as you would expect. Looks are subjective but I would recommend the pro pack for the wheels / tyre and arch extensions which give it a better look. Overall, it really depends what you’re looking for. I’d say this range of M-light has moved the game on and is closer to M power than it’s ever been, but, they are ultimately daily cars in a way M cars aren’t without accepting the compromise they bring. If you drove the same B road in both cars at pace your going to be on your seat edge with the M2C because you need to be heavily involved as a driver, the M240i will be little slower in perfect conditions but the driver will be be far less involved. Put it this way after 90 mins in the M240i I jumped back in the M2C and took a roundabout shall we say entering ‘hot’ and the back end stepped out then snapped back in in a way that was pretty aggressive and underwear changing, the 240i did a similar hot arrival whereas the 4 wheel drive kicked in and fired me out at pace. Hope these first hand thoughts are in some way helpful. Cheers, Kevin.
@@kevinmcg6747 I could feel in the same way when I had the m340i prior the m2comp. It was more a luxury car. Maybe m240i is bit more nimble but nothing that would make It so fun as m2comp. The way ppl claim m240 is better or are trading their m2comp for, has a different reason other than performance-wise for sure.
The looks are really growing on me, especially in that blue. 👌 as an all round daily its pretty impressive. New M2 is going to be epic, if this is the starting point!
Yes! If it's this good... can't wait to see the new M2!!
any M2 for sale let me know esp the turq…
What's a gt4?
It's got to be a no brainer,my M2comp's suspension is as stiff as a board,and it"s a very uncomfortable ride aslso gives me no more than 20mpg
in town in comfort mode,by all accounts the M240i does 0-60 in 3.8 secs which is just as quick if not quicker,then there's the insurance which is
£1200 per annum even with 27 yrs NCB,I paid £52,500 for it,the only thing it"s a full M car and it's a looker but sadly my days of posing has long gone.
I got insurance for only £570 for this model.
If i wanted to add spoiler and wheel spacers then I would have to go through a specialist insurer for £1600. Bonkers!
Great car and nice review
Thanks ! 👊
Okay, but what about the RWD version of the M240i? Lighter, less expensive, less weight over the front end, purer connection, more traditional BMW tail-happy handling.
Nice car !! … Great watch!!😜
Late to the party but you can go to sport plus just by holding the left paddle
Basically a daily M2 with a suspension that doesn't kill your spine.
Great review, how goods the M2 going to be ? Wow 👍
If the 240i is THIS good… agreed, can’t wait to see the M2!!
I think the 240 is a better everyday car - better on fuel, better on longer journeys due to comfort and mpg. I don’t doubt the M2 is a better track car but I get the impression from various reviews that it needs to have its neck rung to get the best from it which you can’t really do on our roads these days. The 240 is cracking - but it wasn’t enough to tempt me out of my 440 as I don’t think it has the same presence - but that’s down to personal opinion. A Remus rear silencer makes a difference too!
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Lovely car!
Would buy the red one for my wife,no doubt.For myself looks to small and girlish...no offense! I'm a Bimmer fan btw!
I will not change my F87 for Sid (by ace age) 🤣
240 daily driver all day long. M are great but too costly and hardcore to daily in fairness.
First blue one I’ve seen.
So what’s the new M240i like?
😒😒
I would prefer the M3/4 seats to go with this M240i
Really great car ! BMW nail this market
Agreed! Lots of M DNA in this! 👏🏼
Yes
Hell no, rather upgrade and buy parts my m2c
No way...m2 to for m240i, that's like swapping an angry little BULL for a shy little cow
The new M240i is a better daily. The existing M2 is a better weekend car. As they were designed to be. For existing F22 M240i owners the upgrade makes the most sense.
Great Car but why buy this now? Wait to see what the new M2 can do ??
Not a bad shout, worth waiting.
But most will know they can't afford/ don't want to pay for a 60k+ car, so this is the next best choice
@@MrHCars yes 60k plus is a lot of cash , if they don’t give me a good deal on my Current M2 comp then I will be out too . Maybe look at the M240i or something else
So what your saying is the M2 is stiff!
Yes. And it doesn't have adaptive suspension like the CS either.
M240i is much comfier to daily
For me it is like something that is just ok, but with fatal flaws that would keep me away from it. The dents in the door panel are downright weird but also ugly. The glossy black stuff to think out the car a bit looks like a dirt magnet and doesn't really look nice anyway and the rear is totally overstyled to the max! Just too many very ugly things for my taste, but to each his own.
Half toyota half bmw you now get two cars in one lol
Are you thinking of the Supra? There’s no Toyota in the M240i 😅
Are the right exhaust tips dummies?
No, they just close the right side valves to help warm the cats up
👏
M4s sit so high
No way i sell My M2 OG for that ugly object! To heavy and sounds like a vacuum cleaner. Maybe for the new M2 butt first a test ride...
Ha, ha! Sell your BMW and buy a car that won't spend time in the shop 20% of the time! Lot's of engaging, reliable alternatives out there today. After three Beemers, I'm done. Actual daily drivers, they are not. Life is too short.
This is like saying would you dump your 30 year old supermodel girlfriend that people point at in the street for an ugly 20 year old that's a good cook, lol. Personally I'll stay OG, but enjoy.
The M240 is perfect for guys that can't swing the funds for the upcoming M2. There will always be a little doubt not having an M2 but it's a good compromise.
Loads of ppl moan about back. I think ot looks great. Nothing wrong at all. It's hardly a Chris bangle rear end.
Those wheels on GTS are disgusting.
No.
Looks dated already 😕
Don’t jump on the m240 hype!!! Wait for the new M2 next year - will be a much better car and will hold its value better 😎👍
And cost $20k more.
@@brianb7844 PCP cost per month will be about £100 different given much higher residuals
It’s next year🔥 it’s still ass
CON-TRO-VER-SIAL
But it just looks so good damn awful from the rear.....
4 minutes wasted until the actual revue starts. Disappointing..
It’s ugly