Call me overly logical but it wouldn’t make sense for Chevrolet to put the Camaro to sleep for a year or two only to bring it right back, even as a very different car like a hybrid. You only have to look at the Corvette as an example. The C8 is a radically different car but they kept the brand continuity on the market.
Yes, absolutely they did indeed. But I’d guess that when they did so they weren’t thinking about just mothballing it for a year or so only to bring it right back but rather an actual discontinuance. My point was just that if they were going to bring it right back why take it out of the market in the first place? But, stranger things happen in the automotive world.
I don’t play in the BMW world so someone correct me if I’m wrong but the M2 is the real M car. The M240i is just a 240i with some of the appearance stuff from the M car I believe. So, with the M2, you’re getting the higher performing, more track capable car if that matters to you. Again, I don’t really play in that world so I could have it all wrong.
The M2 screen is smaller than what I had on my 2018 Mustang GT. I had a choice between the M2 and Z4 M40i. I wanted a convertible, so choose the Z4 M40i. If I was younger, my next car would be an M3 sedan. But the M2 I drove was very tempting. It handles much better than my Mustang and just feels more refined, more confidence inspiring. If you are looking for something that feels raw, BMW is not for you.
would try for a GT350 manual down the road I've always wanted a snake, but if I can't squeeze that the manual Mach1 would be next I’m not in love with 650 yet. I'm a Mustang fan through and through like most on this form we upgrade mustangs or keep them. I would add to the collection but not replace a mustang with anything else besides another one. I would love to own a lot of other cars if money wasn't a problem. Lots of guys buy a truck and keep the stang, that is way more practical and nice to have. (His & Hers)It is sweet for sure.
I‘ve wound up with both auto and manual 2023 Mach 1s and I enjoy them immensely. I almost traded them both toward a near-new GT500 but crawfished at the last moment because some days I still feel like I want to row my own. Also at 74 with knee and hip replacements it’s good to have options. It’s a ridiculous indulgence but if you can pull it off I highly recommend it!
The 240i is 4cy turbo and the M240i is the 3.0 inline 6 w/turbo (and has bigger brakes, more rubber, etc). Of course the M2 is the track hero, but the M240i is still a 12 sec car with amazing handling. If you want 3 pedals, you have to go M2 so there's that.
Thanks, I figured someone would know better than me the differences between the 2. My parents owned a 5 series and a 3 series and had nothing but issues with them (mostly electrical) so I got soured on the brand and haven’t really kept up with them.
