2016 GT350 or M2 Coupe?

GhostyM · 10-14-2015, 09:44 AM

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the_phew · 10-14-2015, 11:13 AM

Ford dealers will be marking up the GT350 by $5k+ for a long time. BMW dealers are mostly charging MSRP for the M2, and of course you can get a further 5% discount with ED, and there will be rebates from USAA/BMWCCA.

M3 Adjuster · 10-14-2015, 11:14 AM

I've said it before and said it again. GO UGLY EARLY. Buy the ford NOW.

We'll see you back here in 15 months, after you have gotten bored

The comparison car here really is the M4... not the M2... Both in SIZE and PRICE. The M4 can be discounted to near M2 pricing.

1LegitM235i · 10-14-2015, 11:40 AM

Honestly, I think the GT350 looks a lot better than the M2. If I had to choose one right now with $52k in my hand, I'd pick the GT350 as my weekend track car.

GhostyM · 10-14-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I've said it before and said it again. GO UGLY EARLY. Buy the ford NOW.

We'll see you back here in 15 months, after you have gotten bored

The comparison car here really is the M4... not the M2... Both in SIZE and PRICE. The M4 can be discounted to near M2 pricing.

Well I have an M4 and a F10 M5.. I'm M'ed out as it is... :/

sgrinavi · 10-14-2015, 11:50 AM

For a DD, the M2. For a track beast Ford all the way.

vstM3 · 10-14-2015, 11:52 AM

Daily driver - None
Weekend/occasional -M2
Track only - Ford

Black Gold · 10-14-2015, 11:57 AM

Gt350. They are also available for msrp

Better looking car imo and a much better performer. Plus that sound

Realistically, neither though

xpunisherx · 10-14-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by the_phew

Ford dealers will be marking up the GT350 by $5k+ for a long time. BMW dealers are mostly charging MSRP for the M2, and of course you can get a further 5% discount with ED, and there will be rebates from USAA/BMWCCA.

Don't know about that? No dealer markup for the brand new ///M car? I doubt it!

Spook410 · 10-14-2015, 02:31 PM

- Don't doubt it's possible but getting a GT350 for MSRP will be something of a feat. Around here they are doing a blind auction and that's for an allocation of 9 of them.

- Don't see why an M2 wouldn't make a splendid daily driver. If you have snow, get a winter wheel/tire set.

- Given the choice I would get the GT350 because it's the shallow, impulsive thing to do.

Oakleyguy · 10-14-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipped B6

Both are potent track warriors.. for the price.

But what about daily drivers?

Would you rather go with 526hp 5.2 liter flat plane crank V8 that revs to 8,300rpm for 48k...

or the tiny M2 coupe, with gobs of torque and that classic M feel and complete with the bulldog stance?

This is my dilemma, both are the same price for the most part (with the M2 actually probably being like 7-8k more after everything is said and done.)

Just to clarify, I believe the pictured vehicle is a GT350R. The R carries a premium over the GT350.

tonio321 · 10-14-2015, 04:05 PM

Amazed to see this thread.. I actually have a GT350 on order (at MSRP, the deals are out there) but I've been waiting on the M2 for a long.. long time. I've said to myself this is the only car that could make me cancel my order.

Right now I'm sticking with the GT350, but I am mulling the switch which is why I am here. People saying the GT350 would only be good for the track are mistaken, the GT350R is more track focused whereas the GT350 itself is not as extreme.

The 350 is a formula that resonates with me, N/A V8 that revs high. Is it exotic? Nope. I never liked Mustangs before but this one is special. The M2 on the other hand would be more fun on a daily basis IMO.

dubsesd · 10-14-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xpunisherx

Don't know about that? No dealer markup for the brand new ///M car? I doubt it!

its actually illegal in Canada. MSRP or lower

KevinM · 10-14-2015, 10:25 PM

I've been driving BMWs since 1999, and I have to say that I'm intrigued by the GT350. I was reading the C&D review, and the consensus was if you want a BMW but are thinking trying an American car and the Corvette is not for you, think about the GT350. The price, performance, sound (that is some sound, and usually I don't care to much about that), manual only...there are a lot of highlights. The GT350s I've seen pictures of are decked out in bright colors, racing stripes and/or the track package...I can potentially see a grey car without stripes or track package as something I could actually drive.

I'll probably buy another BMW, but the GT350 has me thinking.

ihbase · 10-15-2015, 12:02 AM

I've been thinking the same thing. I stopped by a Ford dealer last week. I noticed on the Mustangs, the build quality was pretty poor- like 1984 kind of poor.

The reveal between the front fenders and the hood was inconsistent. On one GT, the rear window was mounted flush to the roof line on one side and 3/16 of an inch low on the other side. On the next GT the window was flush on both sides. On the next the window was low on the opposite side.

Poor build quality combined with the lack of direct injection makes me think that Ford cut all kinds of corners on this car.

For a weekend? Hell yes. But would I want it in my driveway a year from now instead of an M2? Meh, I kinda doubt it.

BMW cut a lot of cost out of the f30 cars- hopefully those cost cutting measures will not be so obvious on the M2.

-Michael

warzilla · 10-22-2015, 01:38 AM

Just hear that exhaust in the first few secs of this clip. Should make your decision clear. I'm a BMW guy and never had an American car but the GT350 makes lots of sense to me. Damn you Ford with that NA V8. BMW why did you go turbo????? BTW I'm really liking the M2 also but for the same price, its a no brainer

G-Mann · 10-22-2015, 05:03 AM

These are the two cars that interest me the most for a next vehicle in that 55k price range, I'd be thrilled to own either.

I think the GT350 is an all out beast and if you want the best track performer it is a no brainer. Ford was able to go more balls to wall where BMW was more surgical not to step on big bro toes.

The reports coming in on the GT350 is that it is a tame on the streets, a lot of that might have to do with its torque curve, nothing down low. This is where I think the M2 will shine as fun nimble daily driver with gobs of torque down low. Factor in the MPG's and the fact I can get a DCT, it's no longer a slam dunk for Ford. Now if Ford would drop a DCT in the GT350.

I'm leaning towards a MG, DCT M2 over a Competition Orange, stripe delete, GT350.

Briancanadiano · 10-22-2015, 06:01 AM

As much as I am a BMW fanboy and everything, That ford is a serious machine and will probably eat the m2 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lol

hangover · 10-22-2015, 08:40 AM

Only a moron pays ADM. This comparison is an insult to the GT350.

Stick to the Civic and Focus comparisons.

hangover · 10-22-2015, 08:41 AM

Funniest thing I've read all morning !!! Get the M2 - it's all you buddy.

"Factor in the miles per gallon and the slushbox"

Adem1534 · 10-22-2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hangover

Only a moron pays ADM. This comparison is an insult to the GT350.

Stick to the Civic and Focus comparisons.

Dude, wtf is wrong with you. It's SO OBVIOUS that you're butt hurt about the M2. Like, maybe at least try to hide it a little bit? You just RAGE and RAGE about the terrible M2 that hasn't even been reviewed yet.

Mr. Butt hurt, please take a rest.

OrangeCrush · 10-22-2015, 05:34 PM

I've been thinking about the GT350 but two things I don't like.

I think it's going to be hard to find one at MSRP for a while. I know I can get the M2 for MSRP if not less. Plus, a garage with an M2 sitting next to a 1M? Come on!

GT350 is a little on the large side for my tastes.

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the_phew Lieutenant 352 Rep 556 Posts Drives: '17 GTI 6MT, was 320i ZSP/ZMT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Ford dealers will be marking up the GT350 by $5k+ for a long time. BMW dealers are mostly charging MSRP for the M2, and of course you can get a further 5% discount with ED, and there will be rebates from USAA/BMWCCA.
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1LegitM235i 1L 156 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 Glacier Silver M235i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: City of Crosses, NM iTrader: (0)	Honestly, I think the GT350 looks a lot better than the M2. If I had to choose one right now with $52k in my hand, I'd pick the GT350 as my weekend track car. __________________ 2015 Glacier Silver M235i/6MT MP Front Splitter//MP CF Short Shifter//MP CF E-brake//MP LSD//Cold Weather package//Driver Assistance package//Oyster Dakota leather//Aluminum Hexagon trim//ECS Tuning Wheel Spacers//AutoPlus Rear Diffuser//HUD//Rexing DashCam//AutoID M Mirror Caps
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Black Gold Major General 590 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Gt350. They are also available for msrp Better looking car imo and a much better performer. Plus that sound Realistically, neither though
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Spook410 Second Lieutenant 184 Rep 233 Posts Drives: Infiniti EX35 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	- Don't doubt it's possible but getting a GT350 for MSRP will be something of a feat. Around here they are doing a blind auction and that's for an allocation of 9 of them. - Don't see why an M2 wouldn't make a splendid daily driver. If you have snow, get a winter wheel/tire set. - Given the choice I would get the GT350 because it's the shallow, impulsive thing to do.
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tonio321 New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	Amazed to see this thread.. I actually have a GT350 on order (at MSRP, the deals are out there) but I've been waiting on the M2 for a long.. long time. I've said to myself this is the only car that could make me cancel my order. Right now I'm sticking with the GT350, but I am mulling the switch which is why I am here. People saying the GT350 would only be good for the track are mistaken, the GT350R is more track focused whereas the GT350 itself is not as extreme. The 350 is a formula that resonates with me, N/A V8 that revs high. Is it exotic? Nope. I never liked Mustangs before but this one is special. The M2 on the other hand would be more fun on a daily basis IMO.
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ihbase First Lieutenant 363 Rep 317 Posts Drives: e90, e91, f31, f87 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking the same thing. I stopped by a Ford dealer last week. I noticed on the Mustangs, the build quality was pretty poor- like 1984 kind of poor. The reveal between the front fenders and the hood was inconsistent. On one GT, the rear window was mounted flush to the roof line on one side and 3/16 of an inch low on the other side. On the next GT the window was flush on both sides. On the next the window was low on the opposite side. Poor build quality combined with the lack of direct injection makes me think that Ford cut all kinds of corners on this car. For a weekend? Hell yes. But would I want it in my driveway a year from now instead of an M2? Meh, I kinda doubt it. BMW cut a lot of cost out of the f30 cars- hopefully those cost cutting measures will not be so obvious on the M2. -Michael Last edited by ihbase; 10-15-2015 at 12:02 AM.. Reason: typo
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warzilla Lieutenant 148 Rep 598 Posts Drives: E46 M3, f31 330, f31 328d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (-1)	Just hear that exhaust in the first few secs of this clip. Should make your decision clear. I'm a BMW guy and never had an American car but the GT350 makes lots of sense to me. Damn you Ford with that NA V8. BMW why did you go turbo????? BTW I'm really liking the M2 also but for the same price, its a no brainer
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G-Mann Captain 413 Rep 678 Posts Drives: M4CX Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	These are the two cars that interest me the most for a next vehicle in that 55k price range, I'd be thrilled to own either. I think the GT350 is an all out beast and if you want the best track performer it is a no brainer. Ford was able to go more balls to wall where BMW was more surgical not to step on big bro toes. The reports coming in on the GT350 is that it is a tame on the streets, a lot of that might have to do with its torque curve, nothing down low. This is where I think the M2 will shine as fun nimble daily driver with gobs of torque down low. Factor in the MPG's and the fact I can get a DCT, it's no longer a slam dunk for Ford. Now if Ford would drop a DCT in the GT350. I'm leaning towards a MG, DCT M2 over a Competition Orange, stripe delete, GT350. __________________ 2022 M4 Comp X 2021 M440ix - Sold 2015 M235 - Sold
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hangover Private First Class 20 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USofA iTrader: (0)	Only a moron pays ADM. This comparison is an insult to the GT350. Stick to the Civic and Focus comparisons.
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hangover Private First Class 20 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USofA iTrader: (0)	Funniest thing I've read all morning !!! Get the M2 - it's all you buddy. "Factor in the miles per gallon and the slushbox"
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