3 Pedal:

I've had my EBII M235i for a few weeks now and I seriously can't recommend the car enough. I think it'll be the perfect car for you. Two things I think are a must have on their:
1. 3 Pedals
2. Limited Slip Diff.

They make a world's difference. My boss drives and M6 and even he says the only other car that he finds even close to being as fun as his M6 is the M235i. I ended up ordering the car, took about 2 months to get here, but definitely worth the wait to get the specs I wanted. Its an enthusiast car and it is definitely made to drive on a track. I'll post a video of the "un-packaging" when I get a chance!

Here she is next to the M6:






I didn't think you all would be BMW fans!!!


If you want to wait till next year, on a wait list, and pay over MSRP, wait for the M2. It will have some better features like:

1.DCT if you don't go manual (I'd question your man hood if you didn't get a manual;) )

2. Perhaps a CF roof

3. Maybe 30-40 more HP and Torque

4. Maybe a slightly better interior/nicer seats.

I couldn't wait for the M2 due to my lease timing but I definitely would get an M2 or an M4 as my next car in 3 years. The drive is totally different between the two. Go to a dealership and test drive the M4 and you will see it is made for a completely different drive. You can't compare the two and say go get the 4. It is honestly comparing apples to oranges because the cars are made for completely different purposes. The M235i can take an M4 on the track. The M2 SURELY will. Either way, enjoy the purchasing and test driving process and the excitement it brings!


Also, If you're into drifting, check out Chris Haris' video of drifting in the M235i. His car is very similar to mine, same color, has the LSD, and it is of course manual!