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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 04:54 PM
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Whats the latest on the upcoming M2? Are they going to molest it with AWD?
No it will be RWD only with detuned S58 from M3/4.
Manual will be available.

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Old Jan 27, 2022 | 04:56 PM
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No it will be RWD only with detuned S58 from M3/4.
Manual will be available.
Are they going to do the ipad aids instead of the proper gauges?
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 08:58 AM
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As recently as just a couple of years ago I have said "I will own a BMW". Previously I came super close to buying a manual 335i, until the salesman pissed me off too badly. But lately, their styling direction (and continual elimination of manual transmissions) is turning me a bit sour on the brand. I just don't like their direction anymore.
If you like the 4GS that much, you should give the current G05 a try. It drives very like the 4GS but a bit faster, doesn't suck as much gas, comes with many new useful tech's and feels safer than the 4GS too.
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They're just getting started.

I'm not a fan with new grilles on some of the cars and glowing grilles... but IMO this thing looks nice. This is the future and other brands are/will be heading this direction.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:10 AM
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I'm not a fan with new grilles on some of the cars and glowing grilles... but IMO this thing looks nice. This is the future and other brands are/will be heading this direction.
I think you might be the only person on the internet who likes the XM.

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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Och
Whats the latest on the upcoming M2? Are they going to molest it with AWD?
AWD not available, manual transmission standard. Staying a true enthusiast's car.

Per your other question, interior is expected to be similar to the M240i xDrive, seen below:

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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:26 AM
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Are they going to do the ipad aids instead of the proper gauges?
Yes that is the rumor. So the current setup in the 3series will also go away and it will be idiotic ipad screen for the gauges. This would be a huge deal breaker for me to consider the M2.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
AWD not available, manual transmission standard. Staying a true enthusiast's car.

Per your other question, interior is expected to be similar to the M240i xDrive, seen below:

Unfortunately this will be going away and all models are slated to go to the iPad screen like in i4/iX models. This change is coming for MY2023 for 2,3,4 series including M models…..

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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 09:48 AM
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I think you might be the only person on the internet who likes the XM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ_JMmQX8go
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0JXN__wX_A
And that's perfectly fine. I actually know a few that are waiting for this. Maybe I'm weird but I also like the 4GS when it first came out... I like the GX when they first changed to new grille... I also like the new LX when it first popped up.... I actually like a lot of new stuff.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
And that's perfectly fine. I actually know a few that are waiting for this. Maybe I'm weird but I also like the 4GS when it first came out... I like the GX when they first changed to new grille... I also like the new LX when it first popped up.... I actually like a lot of new stuff.
I would like to see it in person before making a judgement. I like some of the new BMW front ends....some I don't.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
If you like the 4GS that much, you should give the current G05 a try. It drives very like the 4GS but a bit faster, doesn't suck as much gas, comes with many new useful tech's and feels safer than the 4GS too.
I do indeed really like the G05, but we'd use that to replace the Highlander, which I would love to do but it's my wife's daily and she's not ready to part with it. I have been trying to talk her into an XC90 T8 but she's not ready to trade in the Highlander.

My GS isn't likely going anywhere anytime soon. The only thing I'd consider swapping it out for is a gently used GS F or an LC500.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 03:29 PM
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This is what we have in our kitchen. I never thought the designer was inspired by rangehoods



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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 03:34 PM
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This is what we have in our kitchen. I never thought the designer was inspired by rangehoods


The rangehood grille looks a lot better.
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Old Jan 28, 2022 | 05:48 PM
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Back to the glowing grille... it seems BMW isn't satisfied putting it in only one brand.

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I might have missed it, but does anyone know if the glowing grill can be turned off?
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