Early M2 must haves

[vpr]

So on an pre comp M2 what are the “must have” options when looking to buy?

[Smuler]

I drove a nicely specced 17 plate with this. I'd want it all.
But one crucial thing, I drove a 18 plate and it didn't have lumbar support. That made disappointing seats (compare to M3) unacceptable, for me.
I note it says Xenon, maybe LCI had LED. That's a plus. I can't recall details of my 18 plate to look it up.


Comfort And Interior Equipment
S420 Sun Protection Glazing
S423 Floor Mats Velours
S428 Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S430 Interior/Outside Mirror With Auto Dip
S431 Interior Mirror With Automatic-Dip
S459 Seat Adjustment, Electric, With Memory
S481 Sports Seat
S488 Lumbar Support, Driver And Passenger
S493 Storage Compartment Package
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S4AE Armrest Front, Retractable
S4MC Interior Trimstrips, Carbon Fibre
S4NE Blow-By Heater



Multimedia
S609 Navigation System Professional
S654 DAB Tuner
S674 Hi-Fi System Harman Kardon
S698 Area-Code 2 For DVD
S6AC Intelligent Emergency Call
S6AE Teleservices
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AP Remote Services
S6NS Comfort Telephony W/ Enhanced Smartphone

Driver Assistance And Lightning
S502 Headlight Cleaning System
S507 Park Distance Control (PDC), Rear
S521 Rain Sensor
S522 Xenon Light
S524 Adaptive Headlights
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S544 Cruise Control With Brake Function
S563 Light Package
S575 Additional 12V Sockets
S5AC High-Beam Assistant
S5DA Passenger Airbag Deactivation
S5DC Rear-Seat Headrests, Folding



Wheels And Drive
S230 Extra Package, EU-Speciifc
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2MK M Twin-Clutch Transm. With Drivelogic
S2PA Locking Wheel Bolt
S2VB Tyre Pressure Display
S2VZ BMW LA Wheel M Dbl. Spoke 437 Jet Black

Environment And Safety
S302 Alarm System
S3AG Reversing Camera
S3AP Windscreen With Grey Wedge
S812 National Version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language Version, English
S880 On-Board Literature, English
S8KA Oil Service Interval 24 Mths / 30,000 Km
S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
S8S2 Coding, Alarm Signal
S8S3 Automatic Locking During Starting
S8SM Car Ident. Number Visible From Outside
S8TG Thiefproofing Device

Individual Equipment
S760 High Gloss Shadow Line

Other Equipment
S1CA Selection Of COP-Relevant Vehicles
S1CB CO2 Equipment
S9AA Outer Skin Protection
SA080 80 Ah AGM Battery
SLEDE Leather Equipment

[vpr]

Yeah most of that stuff is standard spec

[nickfrog]

Mine came with HK, lumbar, sun protection, keyless, heated seats, folding mirrors and steering wheel.

The only thing I really rate/need out of all this is lumbar support.

There are things I insisted on not having: sunroof, electric seats, DCT.

Xenons are apparently brighter than LEDs, albeit less white.

Some people avoid keyless for risk of theft but I understand the key disconnects itself after a while once not moving so perhaps not such an issue.

Edited by nickfrog on Thursday 18th February 00:03

[Smuler]

vpr said:

Yeah most of that stuff is standard spec

No , if you take this random example , lots of stuff are options [additional]

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202102179163289...

[Berry10000]

Circa 54minimum out of 64 looks standard. Can’t believe I took the time out to count it albeit rushed so don’t quote

[vpr]

Berry10000 said:

Circa 54minimum out of 64 looks standard. Can’t believe I took the time out to count it albeit rushed so don’t quote

Hahaha.

[vpr]

Smuler said:

vpr said:

Yeah most of that stuff is standard spec

No , if you take this random example , lots of stuff are options [additional]

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202102179163289...

Sports seats are just standard seat surely

[nickfrog]

UK prices and spec/options (2017 LCI but the options remained the same as pre LCI) https://juicelp-dev.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/14945...

Edited by nickfrog on Thursday 18th February 00:04

[woogie]

I pick up an M2 LCI Saturday.

options are : hk, enhanced blue tooth with wireless charging, heated seats , dct, high beam assistant, elec mirrors , comfort access, sun protection class



Things I never wanted are a sunroof as it's reduced head room, and electric seats as the manual ones sit lower

[vpr]

They’re superb cars

I bought my Daughters off her. I was cleaning it ready to take pics to advertise it and thought I can’t let it go, it’s just so mint.

2016 with 9k miles and never been out in the salt.

I’m just so enjoying it, what a great little car.

My Woman has had M3’s for years, has the F80 now which I’ve never liked. Rate the M2 streets ahead

[RSsteveH]

vpr said:

They’re superb cars

I bought my Daughters off her. I was cleaning it ready to take pics to advertise it and thought I can’t let it go, it’s just so mint.

2016 with 9k miles and never been out in the salt.

I’m just so enjoying it, what a great little car.

My Woman has had M3’s for years, has the F80 now which I’ve never liked. Rate the M2 streets ahead

Yeah I second that. I've got a pre-comp M2. Bought it of a BMW dealer with just 4.5k miles on it. Had it a year, and only 8k miles on it now. Registered 11/16 it pretty much feel like a new car. When I looked for an M2 the M2C were just coming on strong. And because I'd decided to buy an M2 based on the pre-comp, and reading reviews saying the M2C waa a 'diffeernt car' I looked for an original M2. I'm very happy with the purchase. It makes me smile every time I get into it and fire it up. The M2C sounds 'muffled' in comparison.

[woogie]

RSsteveH said:

vpr said:

They’re superb cars

I bought my Daughters off her. I was cleaning it ready to take pics to advertise it and thought I can’t let it go, it’s just so mint.

2016 with 9k miles and never been out in the salt.

I’m just so enjoying it, what a great little car.

My Woman has had M3’s for years, has the F80 now which I’ve never liked. Rate the M2 streets ahead

Yeah I second that. I've got a pre-comp M2. Bought it of a BMW dealer with just 4.5k miles on it. Had it a year, and only 8k miles on it now. Registered 11/16 it pretty much feel like a new car. When I looked for an M2 the M2C were just coming on strong. And because I'd decided to buy an M2 based on the pre-comp, and reading reviews saying the M2C waa a 'diffeernt car' I looked for an original M2. I'm very happy with the purchase. It makes me smile every time I get into it and fire it up. The M2C sounds 'muffled' in comparison.

Yes I wanted an OG LCI model , I prefer the wheels and the sound. Don't like comp wheels , the sound or the exhaust hanging down.

Yes the comp has better seats and one tenth of a second quicker to 60 but not worried about that.

So many comps for sale now at BMW AUC

[AW10]

I have headroom issues in some cars (for example, can't fit into a current generation MX5 folding hardtop as my head touches the roof) but had no headroom issues in a first gen M2 with sunroof and leccy seats.

[vpr]

AW10 said:

I have headroom issues in some cars (for example, can't fit into a current generation MX5 folding hardtop as my head touches the roof) but had no headroom issues in a first gen M2 with sunroof and leccy seats.

I think not fitting in an MX5 is a result tbh

[woogie]

AW10 said:

I have headroom issues in some cars (for example, can't fit into a current generation MX5 folding hardtop as my head touches the roof) but had no headroom issues in a first gen M2 with sunroof and leccy seats.

Hence I bought one with no sun roof and manual seats that sit lower