After about 6 months since placing my order, I picked up my M2 this afternoon. Sapphire black, carbon roof, sports seats (not buckets), black rims.
Apologies there are no pics yet, I haven't had time since collecting it but will post some in the next few days.
Couple of interesting things:
1. First service is at 2000km and until then the power is throttled. Full power is only available after the break in service. They couldn't tell me by how much power is unlocked at that stage percentage wise, only that "you will immediately notice the difference in power after the service". In terms of guidance about how much to push the car during the break in period, it was in the vein of "you can DRIVE it - just don't push it excessively". I suppose given the power limit at the moment, you probably cant push the car that much anyway. I've only driven it home since collecting it so haven't even tried pushing it yet.
2. I was advised to let the car idle for 30sec to 1 min after driving it and before switching it off, especially after a "spirited driving session" - something to do with the oil distribution. Apparently this pertains to all M cars.
3. The car has a built in unlimited data sim that some of the apps use, such as the built in maps and so on. You cant connect to it, its hard locked for the car apps only.
4. First car I've been in with a heads up display - I have to say its awesome, an almost surreal experience having the heads up. Like being in a cockpit of an airplane.
5. The tech in cars these days is becoming really something. In this car, for example, you can send someone an electronic key to their phone and they can use their phone to drive your car without the key (works via NFC technology). And then more basic stuff like being able to track your cars location when you're not in it, its status (is it locked, etc.) and so on.
6. Most (maybe every?) feature can be voice controlled.
7. The car came with a couple of gifts - one interesting one was a print of the original drawing of the car signed by the artist. Apparently only the first 100 orders get this. The other gifts were the obligatory cap and also a BMW M tracksuit top. I suppose I should add that you also get a M performance track experience day as well.
Anyway, completely thrilled by the car. Owning an M car was a bit of a bucket list item for me. Now I just need to learn how to drive it.
Apologies there are no pics yet, I haven't had time since collecting it but will post some in the next few days.
Couple of interesting things:
1. First service is at 2000km and until then the power is throttled. Full power is only available after the break in service. They couldn't tell me by how much power is unlocked at that stage percentage wise, only that "you will immediately notice the difference in power after the service". In terms of guidance about how much to push the car during the break in period, it was in the vein of "you can DRIVE it - just don't push it excessively". I suppose given the power limit at the moment, you probably cant push the car that much anyway. I've only driven it home since collecting it so haven't even tried pushing it yet.
2. I was advised to let the car idle for 30sec to 1 min after driving it and before switching it off, especially after a "spirited driving session" - something to do with the oil distribution. Apparently this pertains to all M cars.
3. The car has a built in unlimited data sim that some of the apps use, such as the built in maps and so on. You cant connect to it, its hard locked for the car apps only.
4. First car I've been in with a heads up display - I have to say its awesome, an almost surreal experience having the heads up. Like being in a cockpit of an airplane.
5. The tech in cars these days is becoming really something. In this car, for example, you can send someone an electronic key to their phone and they can use their phone to drive your car without the key (works via NFC technology). And then more basic stuff like being able to track your cars location when you're not in it, its status (is it locked, etc.) and so on.
6. Most (maybe every?) feature can be voice controlled.
7. The car came with a couple of gifts - one interesting one was a print of the original drawing of the car signed by the artist. Apparently only the first 100 orders get this. The other gifts were the obligatory cap and also a BMW M tracksuit top. I suppose I should add that you also get a M performance track experience day as well.
Anyway, completely thrilled by the car. Owning an M car was a bit of a bucket list item for me. Now I just need to learn how to drive it.
