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Originally Posted by IanH
Here's a fun post that I can add to this fiesta.
OBVIOUSLY the G87 M2 sets the real M car bar. I put in some often discussed competitors for points of reference.
I think the modern M-Lites have show here that they are closing the gap compared to the modern M's - a lot of people might say thats because of a dilution of the new M cars and boost of the M-lites at [...]
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I think it's a lot like the Corvette scenario
C8 Z06 > C7 ZR1
C7 Z06 > C6 ZR1
The latest generation M-Lite equals or surpasses the last generation M. It only makes sense. You have improvements across the product line and you use the last generation innovation in M for the current generation M-Lite.
People get so invested in what an M is, and it doesn't really matter. It comes from M snobs. I've owned M cars and non M Bimmers and one thing is true, even the non M are better than the market competition in driving dynamics and performace. There is a reason why Porsche, VW and Mercedes are having issues and BMW is thriving. BMW is building what people want, for the most part anyway.
People buy M, M-Lites, EV M, etc because they fit their lifestyle.
I say; but what you like and drive it.