M2 Comp vs m340d on track

[Fishr]

Hello one and all, looking to get some thoughts on this

Thinking(not decided yet) of changing my M2 Comp(late 2019) for an m340d(2021/22) - need more practicality/comfort, I've got no time to track as often as I used to and also wouldn't mind the £ savings
I've had the M2C from new and I've really fallen in love with it - it's an amazing car, but I think as a daily the m340d is definitely the winner here

Where I'm a bit nervous is track days - I'd still like to attend occassionaly and I'm really curious what sacrifice will this be on track?
There's no doubt this is where the biggest sacrifice would be, but I'd like to get a rough idea as to how big that sacrifice is/ is it worth making/etc

Does anyone have any experience tracking an m340d?

Would really appreciate any insights on this

Cheers!

Edited by Fishr on Wednesday 26th June 16:02

Edited by Fishr on Wednesday 26th June 16:04

[Redline88]

I’d say that the handling of the 340d won’t be in the same league as the M2C. It’ll also likely go through its consumables a bit quicker

[brillomaster]

handling for sure, but the main thing id think you were giving up is the power delivery and noise of a petrol vs a diesel. don't see many diesels on trackdays...

was the M2 Comp manual or auto? presume the m340d is an auto, so that could be another big loss if the M2 comp is a manual...

for me, most important things for a track car are noise, revs, manual gearbox, handling... all things potentially lacking from a m340d...

[WombleCate]

Do you have any garage space?

Wanting a car to do two jobs throws up compromises. For the same money as a 340dM could you get a 320D and a Caterham 270 or 310?

If you don't have storage space and want to avoid insurance and tax, you could get a tow bar on the 320D (£300) a BJ Minno Trailer (£1,700) and a lockup for £100 pcm. Tow bars are so useful and Minnos have rock solid residuals.

[Tommie38]

Are you doing major miles? If not I’d start with a petrol 3 series.

[matt5964]

If you’re only going to do a few TDs , have you thought of an arrive and drive hire? Could try different cars and hassle free.
Might even find that the cost is not so different when you take total cost of ownership into count