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mcoops · 05-13-2020, 06:47 AM

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I collected it on the 1st March, now got 800 miles on it. Fitted OEM black grills. Opted not for the sun glass and had limo privacy film fitted in the back, looks much better. Coded a few bits and added the door projector lights I took off my previous car.
I went to the dealer to buy my wife a 2 series convertible. While in there they gave me a deal I couldn't say no to...to take my 20 month old M2 (see below) of me for the G31. The G31 530d is a quick practical car BUT it's not an M2 ..... I'm still not sure I made the right decision, I need to drive it more.

There were some strong deals on the G30/31 just before lockdown due to the impending LCI, sounds like we both benefitted.

I'm moving from a 430d. I wanted a last hurrah with a great petrol engine before an eventual move into electric. But our two boys are also growing up fast, as is our newly-acquired German Shepherd, so we also needed something bigger.

Your M2 was a lovely thing. A G31 is about as different to an M2 as it's possible to get though! There must have been some logic? Hopefully it make sense for your circumstances. It's such a great all-rounder

helidoc44 · 05-13-2020, 07:30 AM

You'll love the 540i, great engine, the same was in my M140i.
I keep telling myself.....great practical car, smooth, quiet, I wanted the straight six diesel, ½ the fuel bill compared to my M2, makes sense.
I had £5.5k negative equity on the M2, which the dealer took over (it's on their forecourt for 5.5K less than they gave me!!), and gave me another £12.5k discount on the 530d which was still in build (not stock), so couldn't really say no at the time.
I feel more nervous about getting a speeding fine in the 530d than the M2 because you don't get the sense of speed in the 530d because the way it delivers.

obhitn3 · 05-13-2020, 09:50 AM

Trying to clean her up a bit.. Man these wheels get dirty.

MLIFEM550 · 05-18-2020, 08:35 PM

RW Carbon rear spoiler

JxhnWickg30i · 05-20-2020, 08:41 AM

Essential Worker .. @5ive_thirty

BigKutta · 05-20-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by helidoc44

I collected it on the 1st March, now got 800 miles on it. Fitted OEM black grills. Opted not for the sun glass and had limo privacy film fitted in the back, looks much better. Coded a few bits and added the door projector lights I took off my previous car.
I went to the dealer to buy my wife a 2 series convertible. While in there they gave me a deal I couldn't say no to...to take my 20 month old M2 (see below) of me for the G31. The G31 530d is a quick practical car BUT it's not an M2 ..... I'm still not sure I made the right decision, I need to drive it more.

Ouch, I went the other way. 5er --> M2C. I cant imagine driving a 5er daily ever again, or any big car for that matter. I have the F10 still and it'll only go out if needed, and thats a big IF. The M2 on the other hand is never getting sold, ever

helidoc44 · 05-21-2020, 02:53 PM

I know

I used my M2 daily, 23,000 miles in 20 months..... I mis that car. The only plus is ½ the fuel bill. But the smiles per mile is so much higher in the M2.

BigKutta · 05-22-2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by helidoc44

I know

I used my M2 daily, 23,000 miles in 20 months..... I mis that car. The only plus is ½ the fuel bill. But the smiles per mile is so much higher in the M2.

Its a good excuse to get the m2CS...

helidoc44 · 05-22-2020, 10:24 AM

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helidoc44 Enlisted Member 29 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Northants iTrader: (0)	You'll love the 540i, great engine, the same was in my M140i. I keep telling myself.....great practical car, smooth, quiet, I wanted the straight six diesel, ½ the fuel bill compared to my M2, makes sense. I had £5.5k negative equity on the M2, which the dealer took over (it's on their forecourt for 5.5K less than they gave me!!), and gave me another £12.5k discount on the 530d which was still in build (not stock), so couldn't really say no at the time. I feel more nervous about getting a speeding fine in the 530d than the M2 because you don't get the sense of speed in the 530d because the way it delivers. __________________ 2020 530d M Sport Touring, pretty standard but coded. 2018 M2, Met Grey, DCT, some options, and coded .... 2017 M140i, 2 door, Met Grey with red interior, a few options, and coded.
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05-21-2020, 02:53 PM	#29
helidoc44 Enlisted Member 29 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Northants iTrader: (0)	I know I used my M2 daily, 23,000 miles in 20 months..... I mis that car. The only plus is ½ the fuel bill. But the smiles per mile is so much higher in the M2. __________________ 2020 530d M Sport Touring, pretty standard but coded. 2018 M2, Met Grey, DCT, some options, and coded .... 2017 M140i, 2 door, Met Grey with red interior, a few options, and coded.
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helidoc44 Enlisted Member 29 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Northants iTrader: (0)	__________________ 2020 530d M Sport Touring, pretty standard but coded. 2018 M2, Met Grey, DCT, some options, and coded .... 2017 M140i, 2 door, Met Grey with red interior, a few options, and coded.
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