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A Small Getaway: 2026 BMW M2 CS Tested.

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pablxo@reddit

it's been said and echoed ad nauseam, but wow did this body style grow on me and a lot of people. such a gorgeous looking car inside and out
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terroristteddy@reddit

It grew on me, but I still wouldn't call it gorgeous by any means.
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carguymt@reddit

I don’t understand how people can overlook where the hood and bumper panels come together. It’s not smooth. There’s a weird hitch between the two panels that makes them look badly paint matched when the sun hits it.
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4r4r4real@reddit

Saw a CT5 Blackwing in person for the first time the other day. Holy shit. Knew it was a Blackwing from down the block seeing how aggressive that front grill is. Black, with a stick. What a car. 
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Mauser-Nut91@reddit

Looks like a bad body kit
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NorCalAthlete@reddit

Front end = monorail. I can’t unsee it
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jehsn@reddit

It’s all I could notice the first time I saw an M2 in person. It’s really bizarre that, in my opinion, the best looking front end treatment for this generation of 2 is the absolute base 230i spec.
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zoobygainz@reddit

It’s crazy how everyone just glosses over this
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Astramael@reddit

Yes I dislike the front end on this car. That weird transition you mentioned. The funky blocks on the bumper. The kidneys being deep inset with no trim. From most other angles the car looks good, and it doesn’t need very many changes on the front to look great. No matter how it looks, it’s a pretty sweet car.
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uberdosage@reddit

Its awful and I cant stop looking at it.
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StrongOnline007@reddit

Gorgeous is not the word I’d use but it is sorta charming and looks better than other modern BMWs. I do unironically love the ducktail on the CS
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Ecsta@reddit

I love the duck tail and front grill.
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caterham09@reddit

I think the biggest boon for it is that it comes in a bunch of stellar paint options so it always is eye catching. Almost every one I see is either in Sao Paulo yellow, Twilight purple metallic or Vegas red metallic. Twilight purple in particular is an absolutely gorgeous color.
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pablxo@reddit

I saw one in Vegas Red the other around golden hour and wow was it stunning
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AndreLeGeant88@reddit

I like the current 2 series a lot. It's the only current body style I really like among BMWs
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ArcticBP@reddit

I still think it looks like a modern-day knockoff of a clapped out Tercel and is basically the opposite of what it replaced, but the actual performance outweighs that.
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pablxo@reddit

I used to be right there with you and thought the F87 was peak M2 styling, it was just going to be downhill from here on out But after seeing more and more of these in person, BMW absolutely nailed it. It looks so tough and angular in person and I love how rather than just make it a "squished" version of the existing M4, they were able to pull this off
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strangway@reddit

I’d rather stretch a bit and get a base 911. Better performing car without the “LOOK AT ME!” body.
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LongjumpingLock5875@reddit (OP)

I am slowly coming around on this car. I do wonder how it will hold up once the M2 XDrive comes out however. Still not the biggest fan of the styling considering how incredible the F87 M2 CS looked, especially being about 350 lbs lighter, and offering a 6 speed manual.
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rockinlock@reddit

My M240 does 3.6 0-60, the x drive M2 will probably be sub 3. It'll be genuinely blisteringly quick.
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injineer@reddit

The xDrive version coming is such a big piece for me too. Hoping it gets more official info released soon; an AWD sports car/coupe has always been my dream combo (manual would be ideal trifecta).
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Armored_Guardian@reddit

$111k as-tested 😬
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randeus@reddit

So why do people around here seem more okay with this car’s price, but are so angry about the Dark Horse CS’s price?
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HighHokie@reddit

Historical perception of the brands.  Mustangs are considered to be inexpensive fun and BMW M is generally accepted to cost a pretty penny. 
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randeus@reddit

Sure, but I bet the Mustang will be the better performer.
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Sweetwhitecamry@reddit

Internet hive mind. America bad. Germany good.
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imightgetdownvoted@reddit

Thanks that just killed any interest I had in this!
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LongjumpingLock5875@reddit (OP)

Yea. But then you look at the M4 Comp XDrive and can get way over that price, and still not have it be fully loaded haha. You can get it to that price without even having Carbon bucket seats, of carbon ceramic brakes.
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Skensis@reddit

The M2 CS looks very nice, but the price premium over the base is steep. Glad it doesn't come in a stick, so I don't feel left out.
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jk147@reddit

This or Z06, I doubt you could get either one at MSRP anyways.
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injineer@reddit

Can’t speak to Z06, but these can definitely be found without markups. Not discounted, mind you, but at MSRP absolutely.
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Sweetwhitecamry@reddit

You can get Z06s under MSRP
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GhostofAyabe@reddit

I would have considered a CS if it came with a manual as well.
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RIP_Soulja_Slim@reddit

About 3/4 of the reason I got my Supra was because it was stick, I genuinely have this sinking feeling that the end of production manual sports cars is alarmingly close.
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TurboFucked@reddit

> I genuinely have this sinking feeling that the end of production manual sports cars is alarmingly close. Well, not if you include seven figures Porsches! (the days of the seven figure 911 is also alarmingly close)
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Santa_Hates_You@reddit

Better than the RS3 Comp that is coming out, with no extra power.
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StrangeSmellz@reddit

Man i wish i was good at insider trading.
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narwhal_breeder@reddit

✨Don’t let your dreams be dreams ✨ ✨Commit fraud ✨
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LongjumpingLock5875@reddit (OP)

Or, just become a congressperson...
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Fresh-Challenge-2797@reddit

Or just buy VOO every pay period. Congrats I just shaved 6 years off your retirement date.
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StrangeSmellz@reddit

How does that get me a M2 Comp?
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Fresh-Challenge-2797@reddit

Sacrifice retiring early and spend those funds on immediate happiness (M3, GT3, fent, etc.).
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Big-Brown-Goose@reddit

The fent may make you retire extra early
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injineer@reddit

That’s what I call a win-win
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boobdollar@reddit

lmao
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caterham09@reddit

There's a reason nearly the only people you see driving sports cars are guys who can barely get in and out of them
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trackdaybruh@reddit

SanDisk stock is up by 4000% in less than 1 year. If someone bought $1,000 worth of SanDisk stock less than a year ago then it would be worth $40,000 today. The semiconductor and memory chip industry is eating well because of the whole AI craze
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caterham09@reddit

The number of white collar crimes being prosecuted has gone down significantly in the past 4 years. I think the time is ripe for wire fraud and securities fraud enthusiasts.
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StrongOnline007@reddit

Totally, you just have to already be extremely wealthy. And beyond white collar crimes they are also cool with the sexual assault of kids now. I hope they all get what they deserve
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tailkinman@reddit

Do it in Canada. There's been exactly one (1) guy ever convicted of insider trading.
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stoned-autistic-dude@reddit

Only if you’re rich. If you’re poor and commit a white collar offense, they’ll prosecute you. It’s a two-sided justice system.
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costafilh0@reddit

You can copy the best ones. There are apps just for that. To copy politicians trading moves. Or their husbands'. 
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StrangeSmellz@reddit

Those are delayed by months.
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deleted_by_reddit@reddit

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withsexyresults@reddit

Have you considered crippling debt
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caterham09@reddit

Dream bigger. If you were good at insider trading you could have a much cooler car than a $110,000 (?!?) m2
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swampfox94@reddit

“BMW's M2 CS is a petite car with a lot of performance” calling a 3800 lb car petite is hilarious
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costafilh0@reddit

You need a vomit bag to be able to reach the interior. 
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Crusty_Baboon@reddit

Even the Elise eventually offered (optional) cupholders. This not having them makes me think BMW removed them for the sole reason of making the car look more raw. Just silly for a RWD that couldn't get below 3700 lbs. Last gen M2 was so handsome. I guess this one just isn't for me. I really want to like it. 
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yobo9193@reddit

The interior is godawful. I had a friendly chat with a guy at the gas pump about his M3 and he said his biggest regret was that he couldn’t get the pre-LCI. 
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LongjumpingLock5875@reddit (OP)

Seems like most of the owners really like it.
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Igotdiabetus@reddit

I still hate the looks of this car. The performance is pretty compelling tho. Cant get over the Roblox looks
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LongjumpingLock5875@reddit (OP)

I keep watching videos of people being stupid with G87's, and everytime they make it look so much fun. Especially with a proper tune, and a nice exhaust.
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kon---@reddit

That $30k over the M2's price would indeed fund many small getaways.
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