My new BMW M2

[still-one]

Keith. Congratulations!!! That is a nice looking ride.

 

[bonzo75]

Yes, but Alexias and Masterbuilt cables provide transportation to places the Bimmer can't take you.

Lol.


Nice keith, luckily I am not into cars otherwise would have to fly out for a test drive of yours

 

[infinitely baffled]

Such a sexy machine.
I never found Beemers desireable until they switched to turbo engines.
But now....

 

[RBFC]

Congratulations! Great car! We have an X5M. The twin turbo cars are sweet!

Lee

 

[ack]

Great car Keith, I've driven it... can you do 85mph at the exit ramp?

 

[Priaptor]

Great car Keith, I've driven it... can you do 85mph at the exit ramp?

Only when you are being chased by your ex-wife. Sorry, that was part of a joke I once heard, when the cop asked the guy in a sports car why he was driving so fast.

 

[BruceD]

Kudos Keith--I've owned the E30 EVOII--- regret ever selling it---enjoy your M!

BruceD

 

[BruceD]

Only when you are being chased by your ex-wife. Sorry, that was part of a joke I once heard, when the cop asked the guy in a sports car why he was driving so fast.

Reminds of the one---

A Cop pulls over a pretty young thing in her sports car

"Miss!--License please--and you were speeding I'm issuing you a Citation"

"Oh Officer I know your joking--your really writing me an invite to the Reno Policeman's Ball"

"Miss!--the Reno Police don't have any Balls!"



BruceD

 

[Tango]

Kudos Keith--I've owned the E30 EVOII--- regret ever selling it---enjoy your M!

BruceD

That was my college dream car. Back then costed less than some exotic speaker cables now.
Why did I ever switch hobby.

Tang

 

[BruceD]

That was my college dream car. Back then costed less than some exotic speaker cables now.
Why did I ever switch hobby.

Tang

Ah Tango--we can commiserate in duo--Indeed I feel the true Classic M3--to see them blowing off Cosworth RS500s was joy to behold-ha!

The E30's were damn easy to chip up 245 BHP at wheels in road trim possible!

Yes the Mistress for which the longing remains--(sigh)!

BruceD

 

[Sablon Audio]

Kudos Keith--I've owned the E30 EVOII--- regret ever selling it---enjoy your M!

BruceD

+1 as I had a macao blue Cecotto which now sell for @10 times as much as I sold it for almost 20 years ago! The M2 is its spiritual descendant.

 

[BruceD]

+1 as I had a macao blue Cecotto which now sell for @10 times as much as I sold it for almost 20 years ago! The M2 is its spiritual descendant.

Wow one of the souped ala Ravaglia/etc versions!-- I've seen him and Ceccotto both race.

I feel your Angst--I muse sadly over the same more days than I care to admit Mine was White/Grey Black Cloth -Factory new straight to Birds for RHD(superb job)

Super Chip/Bilsteins/SS exhaust/etc/etc.

Hmmm-- Yes I'm told the M2 is an excellent product.

BruceD

 

[Sablon Audio]

Didn't realise you were in UK Bruce - are you still? I bought mine used and it came with MK Motorsport suspension / BBS split rims but didn't have enough torque to bring the chassis to life. Was followed by a 964RS - now that one I really regret selling!

 

[KeithR]

Well, had a serious spell of bad luck 10 days ago - I was at a stop light right off the 5 freeway, 2 blocks from an event, when a car jumped a curb from a gas station and t-boned me. The guy immediately got out of his car and fled the scene - I believe narcotics were later found and the plates were covered, so likely a small-time dealer.

Good news is that my body and wheelchair are 100% ok - bad news is my 6 week old M2 has over $17k in damage (and counting). There is no frame damage, so the car will be repaired.

 

[WLVCA]

Very sorry to see that. Glad you are OK. Always terrible when a new vehicle takes a hit. Hope they get it back to the way it was.

 

[Priaptor]

Well, had a serious spell of bad luck 10 days ago - I was at a stop light right off the 5 freeway, 2 blocks from an event, when a car jumped a curb from a gas station and t-boned me. The guy immediately got out of his car and fled the scene - I believe narcotics were later found and the plates were covered, so likely a small-time dealer.

Good news is that my body and wheelchair are 100% ok - bad news is my 6 week old M2 has over $17k in damage (and counting). There is no frame damage, so the car will be repaired.

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Well that sucks but thankfully you’re ok.

It is amazing how this works. I call it the 2k curse. Most of my encounters with rocks, objects falling off trucks etc occur in the first 2,000 miles.

I’ve had 4 cars where this crap has happened. Maybe the dealer will take the car plus the insurance money and make you a decent deal on a new one. I did that with a Lotus as I didn’t want my new car redone nor did I want to wait. They were accommodating.

Good luck but again big picture your OK!!

 

[Folsom]

Damn. I'm glad you're ok. *#@$ that guy.

 

[LL21]

Cars are replaceable...not people. Glad you're ok.

 

[BruceD]

Sheeeesh what terrible luck K--- Glad you are OK--

BD

 

[DaveyF]

Keith, that's no good. Glad your'e ok...that's the main thing. Looking at the photo of the right rear wheel, I don't see how there cannot be frame damage? Right rocker panel also looks severely impacted...not good either. Maybe a second opinion?