LarmiqGt 49 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 So on the trip to my local gym yesterday I encountered a brand new M2. I didn't think I would see one this early from release and my God it looks chunky. I didn't manage to find the owner but had a good look round it, I used to own a 1 series coupes and always wanted an 1M coupe. I must say I'm not sure on the colour, wouldn't be my choice but then it isn't my car! It's only been on the road 5 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 I had a 120d coupe as a company car and really liked it. I too coveted a 1M, and thought long and hard about a 135i as an alternative to the 86 Trouble is they hold their value well due to rarity and in the end brand new Toyota versus out of warranty BMW was a bit of a no brainier. There's also no doubt the Toyota is more fun. Great cars though and much prefer to the 3 series. Not a lot of people know that the suspension was different on the coupes so a much better drive than the 1 series hatches. Bigger boot too so actually more practical! I've been waiting for the 2 series to grow on me and it hasn't really. Prefer the older car. It's almost like they had to make it a bit frumpy so it didn't steal sales from the 4 series. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdstrike 186 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 The hooligan car of choice. I'm shocked at how big all the series have become, the 5 series is massive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 Agree. No idea really what the point of the M4 is. The M2 does everything the older M3s did - properly quick and still seats four and their luggage (just). I never wished my 1 series was bigger... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 Front end yes, rear end no... no no no. The back of the car looks like a Friday afternoon job, I loved the 1 series coupe (was the other option to the 86) but this just doesn't do it for me. Do like the blue though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarmiqGt 49 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 I also had a 120d coupe and I found it a joy to drive but you felt the weight of it. If you were a bit too brave in the corners it had no feedback in comparrison to the gt. Quite a heavy thing I always thought, I loved it and it was quite cheap to run as well apart from tyres which are stupid. I liked their very German dealerships, everything was always so precise and exact in my experience. I must admit I haven't received the same level of service from Toyota but I've noticed a marked improvement in the last couple of months. I think they've restructured lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 No - I felt the same. It was a big heavy lump with sticky tyres and high limits so if you did get it wrong you felt you were going to make a big hole in the scenery. I liked it not so much as a drivers car, which I'm not sure it was really, but as a baby GT. Was so well made, competent comfortable and quick. And munched the miles. Perfect company car fodder... With my own cash? No... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted May 12, 2016 The 2 coupe reminds me of just a smaller 3 coupe. Really miss my 325i and would love to get another 3 series coupe in the future. If I was single I think I'd sell the BRZ and get myself a 2nd hand 335i. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
