It is finally starting to look like a M car now.

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The very first mod I did to the car even before I took delivery was protecting the front transmission cooler that is completely exposed in the M2 automatic cars.

In our conditions there is a very high chance of this getting peppered badly and losing its efficiency, or worse, failing completely. The simplest solution I came up with was to purchase a honeycomb grill sheet (similar to the ones BMW use on their cars of the older generation), cut to size and secured via zip ties around the radiator.

Found a cheap one on Amazon.

I felt it was important to not put the grill right in front and secure it on the bumper, but secure it on the radiator itself. This is because underneath the transmission cooler, sits the engine oil cooler, so it was important to not block any air coming into that lower front area.

With that done and delivery taken, the immediate next step was to get the car to my friend Niranjan at OCD for a full-body PPF and to get the wheels painted. Being a black car, I knew going in, I was going to be in for the pain of maintaining a black car in India. Let me put it this way - no matter what you do a black car is only clean for 5 minutes in India. Sad, but I still fancied owning a black car for that look, so took the plunge. For any darker-coloured car, good quality, self-healing PPF is a must if you want your car to look swirl-free over longer periods. So we settled for the most expensive PPF on the market, Llumar Valor. Plus 3M CR70 tints all around.

Next, we wanted to tackle the wheels - after some looking around we settled on a shade of silver that compliments the wheel design and contrasts the black paint well. We ended up with a satin finish instead of going full matt or gloss.

Next was to address a big issue with the look from the factory - the stance. The wheels are unusually inset very deep (for an M car) and come with pretty high GC for a car of this type so the wheel gap is significant. So spacers were much needed. I’m usually not a fan of spacers but in this case, it was a necessity to fix the look.

Getting high-quality spacers is very important to avoid any sort of vibrations or seating issues. The seat between the wheel hub and wheel has to be perfect and even the slightest misalignment can cause vibrations. I picked up a set of Japan Racing spacers - 15mm in front and 12mm in the rear. In addition to the spacers, you need matching longer wheel bolts to match.

The addition of spacers has pros and cons to keep in mind - the pros being better stance/look and an increase in the track width, this will improve the grip and handling characteristics of the car, making it sharper to drive. Cons are that it will add some weight (negligible) and will introduce a little more transmission into the chassis from the road due to the leverage increases. In the case of the M2, it has little feedback from the steering wheel so a little more transmission from the road isn’t too bad. The spacers certainly delivered on the promised improvement in driving dynamics - noticed this straight away.

On the exterior, I also wanted to compliment the carbon roof with some more carbon bits, so I picked up the carbon fibre mirror caps and rear lip spoiler.

So with all that, this is how the car looked at this point:

It's finally starting to look like an M car. The aggressive body design seems to fall flat with the way the car is stanced from the factory. Just the spacers make the whole design come together so much better!

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The phrase ‘dont judge a book by its cover’ gets overused, but in this case, it is apt.

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When I first saw leaked pictures of the new G87 M2, I, like everyone else on the internet was flabbergasted by what BMW had done. Yet, here I am writing an ownership review for that very car which I now own, and have grown to love.

The biggest issue with the car is its name and predecessors. It's called BMW M2, and that is its problem. Its SO radically different in styling and approach to the earlier M cars of its lineage (1M & M2) that its constantly compared to its predecessors with an expectation to better them on every count. While at the same time, fixing all the issues those cars had, improve performance and add modern safety, features etc. That is a near impossible task… to please everyone, myself included in this.

But, after the first few months of ownership and after learning more of what this car can do, I think we need to commend BMW for the attempt.

Pros:

• Outstanding chassis for an everyday sports car

• Same suspension, engine, cooling and gearbox as the M3/M4 - all fantastic!

• Adaptive suspension tuned extremely well to offer both daily usability and dynamics

• Modern, feature packed interior

• Aggressive body styling makes the car unique

• Solid brakes that keep up with the car’s speed and weight - a massive upgrade from the previous gen which had horrible stock brakes.

• Fantastic, modern 10 stage traction control that is both quicker to act and more sophisticated at the same time.

Cons:

• Weight (wish it was 100kg lighter), even though in practise the car manages it very well

• OPF Filter absolutely kills the sound

• Insulated driving experience

• Cast wheels instead of forged that such a car deserves

• Rear seats headroom is not great. How have BMW managed to make the car bigger and yet have lesser headroom in the rear?

• For those with more experience driving cars of this ilk - its setup from factory a bit more muted than it needs to be (probably in the interest of being more accessible)

Summary:

The phrase ‘dont judge a book by its cover’ gets overused, but in this case, it is apt. This is a car that has a wide breadth of capability in its driving characteristics that is easy to miss in a short drive. Want a car that can ‘feel’ almost like a normal BMW, put the engine in efficient, chassis in comfort, and gearbox at its lowest setting, and it can cruise around comfortably. Want a car that can drive like a sports car on track and deliver lap times that rival flagship sports cars? Put the chassis in Sport/Sports Plus, Engine in Sport and turn up the aggression on the gearbox to 3, and it will happily run laps around your favourite track all day long. Besides the 911, not many cars can do both those traits well, oh, and the 911 does not have usable rear seats or a big boot for practicality.

This is a car that I’ve grown to like more, the more time I spend with it. For a car that is trying to do it all, there are some compromises made, but those seem to have been judged pretty well. On the compromises, its largely around making the car more comfortable and easier to drive than the previous ones. This can be argued from both directions, of it being a good or a bad thing. However, the good news is the platform is shared with its bigger siblings the M3/M4 and there is a ton of aftermarket support to make the car become even more dynamic or playful, if you so wish. But as a base platform to start with, it’s a solid one, and one that I am excited about exploring and pushing. I’ve already made a few OE mods to the car, and its gotten better and better (for my needs) with every one of them. It is easy to make a car more playful, less stable, more unpredictable. But it is much harder to make a car that is highly capable, yet comfortable and stable in every scenario.

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BMW also had the M4C, M5C, M340, X3M40i and the XM for the event. Driving these during the event is always a lot of fun.

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Had the opportunity to participate in the BMW M town event held at the Madras International Circuit. I wanted to drive the G87 M2 manual, luckily they had 6 M2 manuals for the event. It was immense fun driving the M2 on the track. It has been a while since I drove a powerful manual car, the M2 didn't disappoint. As the last RWD BMW M car with no electrification and a manual transmission, the G87 is a very desirable car. Even looks much better in person than in the pictures, especially in black.

BMW also had the M4C, M5C, M340, X3M40i and the XM for the event. Driving these during the event is always a lot of fun.

A very well organised event for enthusiasts and a Sunday well spent.

Some pictures,

The monster V8's

Getting ready in the M2 Manual

Line up

Testing ABS during the lane change event

Lovely interiors of the XM

Bright blue M4 interior

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With the JCW Exhaust and remap, the car really came into its own and was a hoot to drive.

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Introduction and Story of 'Why This Car?'

After selling my last car (Mini Cooper S JCW), I found myself in a bit of a pickle. This was just after the first wave of COVID, and the bonkers second-hand car market was beginning to take shape. Since I was in search of a fun weekend and road trip car, there was no rush. I wanted to explore the available options in the market.

Unfortunately, after six months of searching, my wife grew tired of me 'borrowing' her car and issued an ultimatum. Buy a car for myself ASAP or start taking an Uber to get around. Fortunately, around the same time, I came across a massive ad in the newspaper for the first-ever 'BMW Auction' of their fleet cars. Many of these were corporate/company cars that hadn't been abused like media cars. It was the first time BMW officially conducted an event like this, and I noticed they had set steep fees to avoid unnecessary bids. Excited, I became a proxy bidder for several out-of-town friends who wanted me to check out the cars they were interested in.

Loaner Clubman 'Indian Summer Red' Edition that I had briefly

I want to emphasize that during this time, I indeed visited various popular used car dealers in Delhi NCR specializing in exotics. Needless to say, I was thoroughly offended by the way they conducted their business. The cars were repaired at non-authorized centers, they used fake or used parts to fix issues, and old tires (pre-COVID stock) were installed. Additionally, the practice of accepting cash became rampant. For example, a 70 lakh rupee car could be paid with 20 lakhs in cash and 50 in white. This is also one of the significant reasons why used cars cost as much as new ones, as people with black money can easily purchase these cars without scrutiny.

Needless to say, I was not prepared to shell out my hard-earned money to exotic wheeler dealers. When I confronted them about these issues, there was no satisfactory response. I distinctly remember a day when I went with my chequebook to finalize a deal on a Porsche 718 Cayman (the dealer had 4-5 of them in stock), but I returned empty-handed. It didn't make sense for me to pay around 75 lakhs for a '16 or '17 718. I understand these are going for even more now that Porsche has increased the prices

A picture of a friends car (unrelated) Cayman remains a dream!

Fast forward to auction day. I had gone with the intention of bidding on a gorgeous Hockenheim Silver M2 Competition. I was worried about closing the deal since there was only one M2 on sale, and I was sure that interest would be high. Apart from this, I checked out several other cars in detail for friends, such as the M5, X4M (the only one in India), X4, Mini Cooper S, and Mini Countryman, to name a few.

Purchase Experience

It's funny how things conspired. There was a bunch of really gorgeous-looking Clubmans parked next to the M2. I had always loved this car but had never seriously considered it. Also, I had a sinking feeling that my bid would likely be too low for the M2, so I decided to check out these Clubmans for myself. Out of the three cars there, one was the latest and greatest 'Indian Summer Red' edition model with all the bells and whistles, unregistered, which I loved but didn't really like its interior. I had one of these briefly, and the 18-inch rims with low-profile runflats were a bad idea. So, I turned my attention to the other two. There was one with 5000 mileage and another one with 15000. I sat in the car, and it was loaded to the gills: Harmon Kardon Audio, gorgeous Indigo Dakota leather seats, Pano Roof, HUD, Electric seats, and finally, wireless CarPlay, which literally sealed the deal for me.

Always a great experience at Bird Auto!

I immediately returned with my wife in tow for the second day of the auction, showed her a few cars I was interested in, and kept the Clubman for last. She instantly loved the car, and I placed the bid. Luckily, BMW contacted me a little while later, informing me that I had won the bid, and my preferred dealer, 'Bird Auto,' would take care of the purchase responsibilities. Thanks to my familiarity with the dealer, the process was extremely smooth. I got the car financed by Mini Financial Services (again) and received the delivery on the day I wanted. Bird Auto is definitely the go-to dealer if you own a BMW, leagues better than the other dealers in NCR, in my opinion.

Spec, Factory Options & Add-ons

After winning the car, I realized it was a limited edition 'Pure Burgundy' edition that came with every option ticked. Initially, I wasn't in love with the burgundy color as it looked dull and faded. My opinion changed after paint correction and detailing; boy, it looked amazing, but I'll let the pictures do the talking. I went with Dazzle Detailers, and they really did a fabulous job on the car. The car has absolutely gorgeous ambient lighting that keeps shifting between colours in the night on the doors.

Here are the notable options on the car:

• HUD
• Harman Kardon Audio
• Dakota Leather Seats (very soft and nice feeling, unlike regular leather) in indigo
• Fully Electric seats (the only Mini that gets them)
• Wireless CarPlay

Full options list of the car

Day-to-Day Life with the Clubman

I feel Clubman looks best from the ride or rear 3/4

Honestly, the Clubman really surprised us with its usefulness and practicality in day-to-day life. The car was low but didn't struggle over speed breakers. The space in the back was super comfortable for two people; in fact, it was luxurious. The space inside versus the footprint of the car outside was fantastic. It was easy to park, but I would have preferred front parking sensors as well.

City Mileage: 8-10

Highway Mileage: 13-15

Likes:

• Comfortable and luxurious experience with the pep of a Mini
• Stands out; station wagons aren't common in India at all
• Remote opening the rear boot never gets old; the split tailgate blows mall watchmen's minds. I've had so many looks with it, and the best part is you don't have to open both doors; you can just open one and use it.
• A crazy amount of accessories available for it, check out this catalog attached at the end of this post

Dislikes:

• AC could have cooled better, with the glass all around and four occupants and a dog in the car, we had a tough time during a peak summer drive from Delhi to Chandigarh
• Not offered in AWD or JCW trims in India
• Not possible to get choice in colour or options, only pre configured cars. Likely due to volume being extremely low
• Expensive at retail price

Styling

When the car came stock, I wasn't too happy with the chrome bits, and during the course of my ownership, got rid of them one by one. Initially, I experimented with a wrap on the chrome grill, headlight surrounds, etc., and really loved the black look. I decided to get them painted. To anyone considering trying the 'shadow line' look on their cars, wraps are a cheap and easy way to know if you'll like it. I eventually got the blacked-out version of the badging as well and only kept the JCW badge in chrome as a nice contrast element. Few other items like side indicators were also swapped to a smoked version, and I am very proud of the final look. What do you think?

Blacking it out slowly, post a detailing session at Dazzle

Build Quality

Solid machine, never gave me trouble

Build, fit, and finish are the best for any Mini and a notch above typical F-gen BMW quality, in my opinion. The center console was rock-solid soft-touch rubber-type material, extending to the doors, controls, and anything you would touch. Full marks here! There was minimal wind noise and NVH experienced, further enhancing the luxury feel of the car.

Performance

With the JCW Exhaust and remap, the car really came into its own and was a hoot to drive. Because this car didn't have paddles (go figure), I had a lot of fun using the center gear lever (which is decently tall and chunky) to shift up and down. The car never felt lacking for power and sounded amazing with the JCW exhaust crackles. This car is based on the 2 series tourer and came with ZF8, which is a legendary box and was decently quick for the car.

The suspension is on the softer side, but the ride was plush and compliant on both good and bad roads. The car is not a Cooper S hatch and doesn't like tight quick turns but prefers long swooping corners at good speeds.

Handling is good for the car, but again, it's not a Cooper S. To enjoy this car, you need to give smoother inputs, irrespective of the speeds you are doing, and it rewards you. There is body roll when making fast direction changes.

Brakes were great, and even with spirited driving, they never felt lacking. Engine cooling was also great, and the car never struggled with high ambient temperatures. The steering was neutral(ish) and offered a good driving feel, even though feedback was muted a bit.

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Maybe I am spoiled by the Capristo exhaust I've had for my Audi S4 or the M Performance exhaust I've had for the M340i which didn't have the OPF.

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Hi guys, last week I picked up the G87 M2 in Zandvoort Blue with a stick shift. It was my dream to own an M3. I almost picked up an E36 M3 in 2005, an E46 in 2007 and I was after an E92 M3 in 2011/12, somehow none of these happened. If I'm picking up an M car or a Porsche ever, it would have to be a manual.

Being part of the M340i community, it was discussed last year around September that BMW was contemplating launching the G87 with a manual option in India, at that point it was just a discussion/rumor. Come February, word is out that they are going ahead with it. I just have to say, thank you BMW and to whoever made that call.

I placed the order in February. I didn't have the option to pick the M color highlight seats, which have the M colors - blue and red on either side of the seats, shoulder area, this would have been my default choice. I tried to ask BMW, but they informed me this option wasn't available then. However, when the car launched in April/May, this option was available to anyone who placed an order now.

Initially, the order was just the car with the manual transmission, though I had debated on the factory-fit carbon roof, I didn't end up picking it. Right when the car was about to go into production, I had a change of heart, have to give credit to my close friend who pushed me to it.

When I spoke to BMW about it, they said the order was frozen, during which point, parts are sourced for production based on the spec. I didn't think I had the choice anymore, however, someone from BMW India got in touch and managed to adjust the order and they did mention that there can't be any more changes to it. I also added the Carbon Fiber Interiors, Red High Gloss Calipers and Shadowline Lights. I personally didn't want the black wheels as I thought the Bicolor wheels had more character, and the design pops out more, unfortunately, I believe I got the 'M Sport Pro' pack added which had these options for a set price, the pack also included the black wheels. So that came out to be my final spec.

• Manual Transmission
• Carbon Fiber Roof
• Black Vernasca Seats without the M highlight
• Shadowline Lights (black elements into the main headlights)
• Red High Gloss Brakes
• Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
• 19/20 930 M Jet Black Wheels

Car was supposed to go into production end of March or April, from the VIN I received, it did with an April 11 production date. I was promised an end-of-July delivery, due to multiple reasons stated by BMW - production delays, technical issues, shipping delays, I got a call from my dealership around the first week of this month saying the car will be available for delivery in a couple of weeks.

Exactly a week ago, I picked it up along with the 5-year warranty. I'm still debating on the service plan, my usage will be around 10000 kms a year, in which case I think the service plan could be useful. I heard BMW is increasing the prices on the warranty and service plans starting from next month.

I think we can all agree that the design is a bit radical, could say the same for a bunch of BMW cars these days. Personally, I really like the looks of the car, especially the front end. It's certain design elements in the rear that I can't agree with. The car does look much better in person than in the photos. My family and friends who saw the car loved the way it looks, especially in this Zandvoort Blue. My 7-year-old nephew said it looks like a Lego car.

I didn't get to drive the car much in the first few days but over the weekend, I managed to step out of town and add 600kms onto the car. The last BMW manual I drove was an E92 M3 and that was more than a decade ago. The shifter didn't feel too unfamiliar, after reading or hearing about the rubbery feel of the shifter, I have to say, I like it, I like the short throws and how slightly the shifter feels notchy. The clutch is tall, something I will have to get used to for our roads and traffic here.

I haven't gone past the 4000rpm, break in service is at 2000 kms. BMW recommends not to use launch control or to cross 5000 rpm/170kmph for the first 1000kms and 6000rpm/210kmph until 2000kms. The car feels subtle under 2500rpm and once you're past that, you'll start feeling the torque kick in. I can't wait to cross the 2000 kms so I can see and feel the top end of the S58.

One thing I have to say, at least for now is the exhaust, it's very muted. The OPF might be the culprit here. Maybe I am spoiled by the Capristo exhaust I've had for my S4 or the M Performance exhaust I've had for the M340i which didn't have the OPF. I don't want something that's obnoxiously loud, but I might be looking into an aftermarket upgrade down the line.

The stopping power is good, haven't done much aggressive braking except for a couple of times but I like the bite, much better than what I've had in the M340i. Steering feedback seems good but I'm not able to tell yet. As for comfort, the damping is good, and the car feels stiff but not back-breaking. My tire pressure was around 35psi cold and about 38-39 on the highway, I will try to play around with them a little. I switched the tires on my M340i to tubeless, so coming from that, I can feel the road much more in the M2.

Unfortunately, I didn't hit the lottery with the tires, it came with Pirelli P Zeros. All the launch cars around the world either got Michelin PS4S or Pirelli P Zero, I was hoping for the Michelins but no luck. Tire profile is 275/35/19 front and 285/30/20 rear. I will be looking at another set of wheels down the line, will look into the option of 18/19 front rear to increase the profile a little for our roads here, the problem with that is the brake clearance in the front.

I haven't played around with all the fancy gadgets much. The screen is considerably on the larger side but not too in your face. You do have the option of turning it off. The car does come with Driving Assistant tech to some extent, there is front collision warning, rear, lane change assist with steering intervention of some sort. I need to explore or figure out what's all there. I still miss the OG BMW dials over these fancy graphics on the tachometer, if only they can give that as an option to switch it digitally.

Over the next few weeks, I will be playing with the OS and the gazillion apps it came with. No physical buttons for the AC but it isn't too hard to operate on the screen. This is a MY23 car that was produced before July 23, so it came with iDrive 8.0. I have to find out if iDrive 8.5 will be coming to it or not. The speakers are standard BMW fare from the 3er and all the way to the X7, M3 and M4, the 464W Harman Kardon, they are decent.

With all that said, I haven't gone high revs or high speeds yet but having a stick shift in an M car that's pushing close to 500 horses is putting a smile on my face and I guess, that's all I ever wanted.

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Some of the other cars that I drove include BMW M340i, X3M40i, M4 and M5.

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BMW ///M Trackday

^ Lineup

The Activities for the day were as under;

^ With the best spec. M4;

Out of all the cars I drove (Some other cars I drove that day were M340i, X3M40i, M4 & M5) at the event I'd like to talk about 2, starting off with the new-gen G87 M2;

Firstly a big thumbs up to BMW India for launching one in a MANUAL

The overall driving experience of a 450 HP M/T was surreal. The clutch (though a bit hard) was very good. The shift quality was precise (a bit rubbery though) & engaging.

The car had phenomenal braking and body control;

Loved driving the M2 manual very much and if I hadn't picked the M340i then the M2 surely would have been bought by now.

The next car I want to talk about is the BMW XM;

Truly special interiors & build quality;

Interiors surely had the gravitas to match the Lamborghini or Aston Martin cabins.

Driving experience was fantastic too as the V8 (hybrid) producing 653 HP & 800 NM had brutal acceleration (for its weight);

Indeed worthy of being a special product launch for BMW for its 50th anniversary of the M brand.

F90 M5 was the fastest car at the event in a straight line;

G82 M4 impressed too;

This was a paid event & all the expenses (well worth) were borne by ///Myself.

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The BMW M2 will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

BMW has launched the latest M2 in India. The 2-door coupe is priced at Rs 98 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2nd-gen BMW M2 made its global debut in October last year. The sports car features a redesigned exterior with a reprofiled kidney grille and single-pod headlamps up front, new tail lamp clusters and quad exhausts at the back. The massive wheel arches house 19-inch and 20-inch wheels at the front and rear, respectively.

Inside, the new M2 come with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen in the centre. The car is equipped with electrically adjustable M Sport seats, M seat belts, a head-up display and BMW's iDrive OS8.

Powering the M2 is a 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that powers the M3 and M4. However, it has been slightly de-tuned to 453 BHP and 550 Nm. The engine is mated to either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual. BMW claims a 0-100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h, which can be raised to 285 km/h by opting for the M Driver's Package.

The M2 also gets Adaptive M-specific suspension, an M Sport differential, M high-performance compound brakes and several engine and chassis modes.

The M2 uses the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that powers the M3 and M4.

The first units of the second-generation BMW M2 have landed in India ahead of the model's official launch. The new M2, which made its global debut in October last year, is expected to be introduced in the Indian market next month.

A pair of 2023 BMW M2s was recently spotted at a dealership in Delhi. One of the cars is finished in Zandvoort Blue, while the other has a Brooklyn Grey Metallic exterior.

The new M2 has a redesigned exterior featuring a reprofiled kidney grille, single-pod headlamps, and massive wheel arches. The car gets a set of new tail lamps and quad exhausts at the rear.

Inside, the BMW M2 comes with M Sport seats, with M Carbon bucket seats offered as an option. The M2 also gets features like a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.9-inch infotainment screen with connected tech and BMW's latest iDrive8 software and M-specific controls.

The M2 uses the same 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that powers the M3 and M4. However, it has been slightly de-tuned to 453 BHP and 550 Nm. The engine is mated to either an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual.

Source: @supercars_in_india

My daily driver is a Mercedes S400d and we have a GLC 300 and Crysta for most runabouts in the house.

BHPian 316 kmph recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have been using an Audi S5 (current gen) as my second car for the past 5.5 years. I am considering a new car in it's place.

I love my Audi, fast and stylish car, quite practical for using every other day - good ride quality for a sporty car, spacious, well equipped, not too big for the city, big boot, usable and easy to live with power output. While ground clearance is just about liveable, just another 10mm would have made it flawless, as of now I clear 8 out of 10 speed bumps.

My daily driver is a Mercedes S400d and we have a GLC 300 and Crysta for most runabouts in the house.

With this car, I expect to do a dozen Sunday drives and may be a couple of road trips each year, besides using it once or twice to go to work each week. Usage may increase with practicality.

I am considering a BMW M2 manual, Taycan Cross Turismo 4S (I find this beyond what I want to be spending, but not necessarily out of bounds, if exceptional), BMW X3 M40i (as practical as performance could get), Porsche Cayenne (getting expensive by the year), wait and buy Porsche Macan EV next year or any other choice, you recommend.

Here's what BHPian Sahil had to say on the matter:

I would pick the M2, it will be the only car in the list that will be MORE fun than your S5.

I personally don't like the looks of the new M2 in pics, especially the rear. But if you can live with that, its a no brainer!

You already a GLC and Innova for practicality and boot space whereas the S400 for comfort. The S5 is the one you bought from your heart and not your mind, the M2 is pure heart and soul!

Here's what BHPian lamborghini had to say on the matter:

I agree with Sahil. Polarizing looks aside, the M2 seems to be a brilliant option!

The others on the list like the X340i, Cayenne, Macan, etc. Are good all rounders but don't have that appeal to replace the S5 - maybe something to keep in mind for when the GLC is due for replacement as they could be good tourers for the family.

The biggest advantage of the M2 is the availability of a manual. The size, the gearbox, and the power - it has all the makings of a fun Sunday car! Probably one of the last before moving on to EVs.

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