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Originally Posted by Fak_Ork
I post this as a serious shopper of both of these cars, Camaro 1SS or the Bmw M240i. The Camaro warranty is 1 year longer but goes out of bumper to bumper 1 year earlier. I've read that these cars if maintained diligently can give reliable service, but repairs won't be cheap.
Anyone else cross shop these automotive birds of a feather?
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I went from a 2015 M235i 6-speed to a 2018 2SS 1LE and now am back in a BMW 2 Series, but this time it's the M2 Competition.
The M235i was a nice blend of luxury and sporty performance. It handled great, had decent straight line performance, and had adjustable suspension that rode more like a luxury car than a sports car. The overall quality and fit and finish were better than any car I had ever owned. I loved it at first. But after a couple years I wanted more. Something that stood out more looks-wise. Something more explosive and raw.
Onto the 2SS 1LE. Can't complain about the Camaro at all. Had it for 3 years, did three HPDE track days, and it never gave me one lick of trouble. Looked great, sounded great, and was the closest thing to a race car that I had ever owned. It was menacing and badass. I loved it more than the M235i. Easily.
I owned a 2015 Mini 6-speed at the same time. Fun car and much more practical and convenient as a daily driver than the Camaro. Easier to get in and out of, smaller and easier to drive and park, and the hatch offered much more storage.
But then came the pandemic, working from home, and a lot less driving. Also, I'm nearing retirement, and I decided to downsize to a single car that could double as a daily driver and once-a-year track car.
Came back to a BMW and am really happy with the M2. The M235i wasn't quite enough. The Camaro was too much. The M2 is just right. It's Goldilocks. It's just the right size. Has plenty of power. Looks plenty aggressive with the fender bulges and stance, without being over the top or gaudy.
I do miss the sound and fury of the Camaro, but the M2 is just much better as a daily driver, and is very close to the Camaro in performance.