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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BippuLexus
BMW M2 Comp will get replaced with the BMW M2 CS.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/10/e...in-march-2020/

Further down the line - there is even rumors of a BMW M2 CSL. There will be tons of BMW M2 amazing-ness coming.
Those are going to be limited production models that are not meant for everyone. Even M2 Comp is already pretty hard to get and dealers mark it up.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 05:18 PM
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M2 Comp was pretty much a middle finger to previous M2 buyers by putting the M3/4 engine in there
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
M2 Comp was pretty much a middle finger to previous M2 buyers by putting the M3/4 engine in there
Not really, I have the regular M2 and I couldn't care for more power. I would love the upgraded seats and mirrors though.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 06:26 PM
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its going to harm the value of pre-Comp M2s
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 06:32 PM
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Toyota would be foolish to price this car near 60k. I think 50k is too much. It should start at 38k and go up to 50something. Nothing more. It's a Toyota not a Lexus. There's nothing really special about it besides the Supra name and the history that it has. Sharing a chassis and engine with BMW isn't going to help those with knowledge of the previous generation either. I guess they'll move maybe 10k it's first year then die off. What they should have done is share the chassis with the LC and cut content from that then price it cheaper. BMW must be giving Toyota a good deal in partnering with the hydrogen stuff for Toyota to make this decision.
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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
When I'm ready to replace my M2, the two candidates are the M2C and the Supra. There is a good chance M2C is going to be discontinued, and rumors of 2 series going FWD - in which case Supra is going to be the only choice.
I’m not sure where you got this info.

Next gen 2series coupe will be RWD and is confirmed.
The 2series GranCoupe variant is rumored to be FWD and may not be for US market. Either way the current M2 will be produced until 2021-2022MY so still awhile to go, next gen car is along ways away.

The Supra will be MUCH smaller inside and will not make a good daily compared to M2.
I have a BRZ and this Supra has a shorter wheelbase and lower roof line I believe.



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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
Those are going to be limited production models that are not meant for everyone. Even M2 Comp is already pretty hard to get and dealers mark it up.
Just because they are limited doesn't mean they are out of consideration. Its still possible to get one.

BMW M2 Comp is not hard to get it at all. In San Francisco, within a 10 mile radius, I can count 4 BMW M2 Comp for sale. There's probably more in the Bay Area in total.

Yeah. Its going to be marked up. Just like how the Toyota Supra will be marked up. At the end of the day - you are buying a specific breed of cars that dealers will always mark up.

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M2 Comp was pretty much a middle finger to previous M2 buyers by putting the M3/4 engine in there
You can say that about any car then... All cars change over time whether its luxuries or power.
IE: You can pretty much say the FaceLift Lexus IS is a middle finger to the previous Lexus IS buyers with the screen. The 10 inch was available on the models since 2014 but Toyota chose to not release it.
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by MattyG
Bimmers aren't known for problems with drivetrain/suspension anyways.
We already had BMW/TMC engineers talking about how Toyota tested each single part of Supra in their own labs for durability, so I would not worry too much about that... As to BMWs not known for problems with drivetrain?
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BippuLexus
You can say that about any car then... All cars change over time whether its luxuries or power.
IE: You can pretty much say the FaceLift Lexus IS is a middle finger to the previous Lexus IS buyers with the screen. The 10 inch was available on the models since 2014 but Toyota chose to not release it.
A major engine upgrade is no where on par with cosmetic changes. M2 was only out for 3 model years before getting a complete engine upgrade. Why didnt they just put M3/4 engine in the first place? Its also a middle finger to M3/4 owners.
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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New Supra has been fully unveiled in this Toyota Promo:

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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 08:19 PM
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I like it!!
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Old Jan 10, 2019 | 08:23 PM
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Does look better "in the flesh".
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Old Jan 11, 2019 | 04:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TF109B
Toyota would be foolish to price this car near 60k. I think 50k is too much. It should start at 38k and go up to 50something. Nothing more. It's a Toyota not a Lexus. There's nothing really special about it besides the Supra name and the history that it has. Sharing a chassis and engine with BMW isn't going to help those with knowledge of the previous generation either. I guess they'll move maybe 10k it's first year then die off. What they should have done is share the chassis with the LC and cut content from that then price it cheaper. BMW must be giving Toyota a good deal in partnering with the hydrogen stuff for Toyota to make this decision.
Toyota will price the car what it costs. We are not kids on Youtube, we know cars costs an awful lot to produce. Especially a very limited number of sportscoupes that will not sell a lot. In Switzerland, the GT86 was already sold for 34k usd, how can this be sold for 4'000 more ? It's just impossible. Somewhere, Toyota will need to win money.
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Old Jan 11, 2019 | 04:42 AM
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Looks like an updated GT86 rather than a Supra.
At $60k plus - good luck.

The short wheelbase really hurts the look of this car.
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Old Jan 11, 2019 | 04:54 AM
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I like it yet hate it at the same time ha ha. rear looks weird love the front. I will go test drive one when they are available. I never drove a bone stock MKIV TT Supra so hard to compare and mine is way past any kind of stock level for comparison.
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