Any M2 owners?
Interested to know real life maintenance/running costs as i've only just started looking at these after giving up on the Merc I was after.
Looking for expensive items that have to be done like does it have ceramic discs that cost a fortune etc. Off to do research obviously but thought i'd ask here whilst I was looking. i'm looking at a 2016 with around 27-30k miles. |
Yup.
so far no issues but car is very low mileage and not a daily. Mpg is low 20s but does get 32 in 7th gear on a run. no ceramic discs on mine and I'm pretty sure none came with them but its an option on the newest Cs version although there is an option for 6 pots they are pretty reliable,this is my second. no issues on first either servicing has the m tax at dealers but a decent independent its no more than you would expect. Only minor complaint is they pick up stone chips at the front a lot |
Oh and my first was a manual,this one dct
I dont care what the waffle on YouTube and pistonheads says the dct is far better to me and adds to the experience. if you are tall like me the leccy seats sit a bit higher that can cause issues. Try and get one with the m sport carbon bits. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...160972055a.jpg my old one had them sadly new one doesn't but will have soon |
Nice cans, bet that sounds well.
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Originally Posted by dazdavies
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Nice cans, bet that sounds well.
I didbt buy the exhaust it was already fitted. Eye-watering bill of north of 5k |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085441)
Oh and my first was a manual,this one dct
I dont care what the waffle on YouTube and pistonheads says the dct is far better to me and adds to the experience. if you are tall like me the leccy seats sit a bit higher that can cause issues. Try and get one with the m sport carbon bits. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...160972055a.jpg my old one had them sadly new one doesn't but will have soon Nice car btw! |
I thought you were more fat than tall.
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Also people with mention the a45
I had one it was crap,numerous gearbox issues and boring handling too |
Thanks for the replies. Not an A45 but the CLA45 is the car i've been after but I can't help looking at the M2 for about the same money. I've driven the CLA and whilst blisteringly fast in a straight line I was not overly impressed with the auto box even in sport+ I thought it lagged and wasn't what I was expecting from my first experience with paddle shift. It's somewhat put me off auto boxes and to look for manual cars. Also yes the handling is important to me as I have a fiesta st-3 and whilst it's slow compared to these cars it's handling and general driving experience still puts a smile on my face and I keep thinking about not changing at all.
I've yet to drive an M2 and there are none close by for me to try. I'm trying to work out if the M2 is going to cost a lot more to run than the Merc but servicing is 2 years on the M2 and annually on the Merc so that is quite a difference (mileage won't come into play as I only do about 5k a year). I have independent specialist and main dealers locally for both. |
Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085526)
Thanks for the replies. Not an A45 but the CLA45 is the car i've been after but I can't help looking at the M2 for about the same money. I've driven the CLA and whilst blisteringly fast in a straight line I was not overly impressed with the auto box even in sport+ I thought it lagged and wasn't what I was expecting from my first experience with paddle shift. It's somewhat put me off auto boxes and to look for manual cars. Also yes the handling is important to me as I have a fiesta st-3 and whilst it's slow compared to these cars it's handling and general driving experience still puts a smile on my face and I keep thinking about not changing at all.
I've yet to drive an M2 and there are none close by for me to try. I'm trying to work out if the M2 is going to cost a lot more to run than the Merc but servicing is 2 years on the M2 and annually on the Merc so that is quite a difference (mileage won't come into play as I only do about 5k a year). I have independent specialist and main dealers locally for both. Its a one trick pony for 0 to 60 times, boring handling like all Haldex cars. dct box in the m2 is very good, dont get it confused with the zf box fitted to a lot of other bmws. very quick when in sport+ . |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085531)
The box in the a45 was crap when working which was not often.
Its a one trick pony for 0 to 60 times, boring handling like all Haldex cars. dct box in the m2 is very good, dont get it confused with the zf box fitted to a lot of other bmws. very quick when in sport+ . |
Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085553)
Thanks, I really need to drive one to compare it against what disappointed me with the CLA box.
also you can update the dct software to newer versions and this improves it no end. |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085554)
its very aggressive in sport plus,maybe too much so but its adjustable.
also you can update the dct software to newer versions and this improves it no end. |
Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085558)
Thanks is that something done at the BMW dealerships?
Its just software flash. |
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Is the M2 fine to be a daily driver? The Merc is and I assume the M2 is as well but want to make sure it's not going to suffer with short journeys/trip to the shops etc as long as it gets a decent run once a week? I'm thinking it's going to be a lot more thirsty on fuel than the Merc? |
Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085590)
Cheers so like remaps then but for other bits than just the engine ecu.
Is the M2 fine to be a daily driver? The Merc is and I assume the M2 is as well but want to make sure it's not going to suffer with short journeys/trip to the shops etc as long as it gets a decent run once a week? I'm thinking it's going to be a lot more thirsty on fuel than the Merc? Apart from the attention it seems to attract when parked up its fine. stick it in comfort and auto with exhaust valves closed its a pretty pleasant drive,they are well equipped. these cars are always a compromise but its a pretty decent trade off . even the tax on dct version is 250 quid ish, it definitely is more fuel efficient than my old sti impreza |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085594)
On my 9 mile commute to work which is all a roads its returning 31ish mpg around town it high teens which you would expect.
Apart from the attention it seems to attract when parked up its fine. stick it in comfort and auto with exhaust valves closed its a pretty pleasant drive,they are well equipped. these cars are always a compromise but its a pretty decent trade off . even the tax on dct version is 250 quid ish, it definitely is more fuel efficient than my old sti impreza |
Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085614)
That's great thanks that's the sort of info I was after real World experiences as opposed to looking at reviews and quoted figures etc.
no idea of yearly maintenance etc as I've not done anything but indy servicing is OK. I'll leave this for you.... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...bdea534f37.jpg |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085631)
no real downsides other than the expected like purchase price and fuel, pleasantly cheap tax and insurance.
no idea of yearly maintenance etc as I've not done anything but indy servicing is OK. I'll leave this for you.... https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...bdea534f37.jpg |
Another question - why is the manual worse on fuel economy than the auto? That is the reverse of any experience i've had with manuals vs autos where in the same model of car autos have always been way more thirsty?
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Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085715)
Another question - why is the manual worse on fuel economy than the auto? That is the reverse of any experience i've had with manuals vs autos where in the same model of car autos have always been way more thirsty?
at motorway speeds the auto revs less. I'm guessing its due to this. Modern dual clutch autos all seem to return more mpg, dont confuse then with old slush boxes. I'd try both, if you watch YouTube or read forums everyone says manual is the way to go, mostly written by people who have owned neither. Having a manual first then a dct,in my option the dct makes the car better. |
Anonomous I daily a F80 M3 so may be able to offer advice if needed.... won't be a fat lot between that and a M2 tbh.
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Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085715)
Another question - why is the manual worse on fuel economy than the auto? That is the reverse of any experience i've had with manuals vs autos where in the same model of car autos have always been way more thirsty?
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Originally Posted by Shaun
(Post 12085719)
Anonomous I daily a F80 M3 so may be able to offer advice if needed.... won't be a fat lot between that and a M2 tbh.
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Thanks for the replies both and they were a help in considering the choices. I've made a difficult decision between the 2 cars today and gone with the Merc over the M2 mainly due to running costs (especially fuel) and the Merc is more practical for my needs with the extra doors for getting my children in. Bit of a step up from a Fiesta ST-3 (I bloody love mine with the mountune and will miss it) and even my 2 scoobs as they were both only lightly modded UK2000s.
The M2 looks and sounds the better car and is probably more fun to drive but being more costly was an issue ultimately and an M3 4 door is out of my reach in terms of running costs and price. |
Which merc did you go for, if its an a45 good luck......
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Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085809)
Which merc did you go for, if its an a45 good luck......
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Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12085819)
The CLA45 2016 facelift model. I know you aren't very fond of them from seeing your posts about the A45!
oh and the dealers are cuts but same said for bmw |
Originally Posted by ej20boy
(Post 12085821)
it was the reliability issues with the gearbox on mine that put me off, when you go on the forums its a very common expensive issue.
oh and the dealers are cuts but same said for bmw |
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