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No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
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The G series cars have a chunkier transmission tunnel which seems to dwarf the manual lever.

The last M2 was a peach in terms of size and set up😎
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Manuel Supra may be fine for others too. <shrugs>

We're all different after all...

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It looked a right handful in the Harry video and can't imagine anyone ever got out of a new M2 and felt it lacking power lol
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Carlos wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:32 pm It looked a right handful in the Harry video and can't imagine anyone ever got out of a new M2 and felt it lacking power lol
I imagine it's like anything, familiarity breeding contempt. Mines only 40bhp less than the new one and I'd happily have lots more bhp in mine.
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Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
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MikeHunt wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:33 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
neither 😉 - I have an F87 comp.
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MikeHunt wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:33 am
Rich B wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2024 12:18 pm No issues with my manual M2 - the driving position seems exactly the same as every other BMW I've owned and the tunnel is no higher than our 320d.
I cannot recall if you have an f22 or g87, maybe the comments on the M2 related to a clutch pedal and the middle carbon piece between your thighs.
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Rich B wrote: Tue Apr 30, 2024 8:38 am I have an F87 comp.
They were designed for a manual to be fair, not sure the same applies to newer models or the supra.

Going back 15plus years, I had a manual e60 530d and I thought it suited the car despite 99% of them being auto.
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Having pored over several of these at M-Sport….

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Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920

A quick insurance quote comes in at only 3x what I pay for the Cayenne right now.


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Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:37 am Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920

A quick insurance quote comes in at only 3x what I pay for the Cayenne right now.

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I support this message. I would also be interested in a back to back wafting comparison of Bentley and Rangie.
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Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:37 am Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920
Not sure how practical Ivory leather is, but that does look like an extremely nice place to do some miles in - regardless of the seat you choose. 8-)
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Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:37 am Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920

A quick insurance quote comes in at only 3x what I pay for the Cayenne right now.


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That’s a lot of car for the money!
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mik wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 12:32 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 11:37 am Big spec Rangie LWB Autobiography with individual rear seats.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186149937920
Not sure how practical Ivory leather is, but that does look like an extremely nice place to do some miles in - regardless of the seat you choose. 8-)
From experience the ivory leather is fine. Main issue is getting shiny but that’s common with black interiors too. No blue transfer from denim that I’ve seen.
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Cheers,

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IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.

However ! For a Range Rover with more LWB, for less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
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I've been to Stamford Hall VW show today, I need another aircooled VW in my life.
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Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 pm
IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.

However ! For a Range Rover with more LWB, for less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
I'd be mortified if that showed up as my ride.
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DeskJockey wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 7:22 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 6:18 pm
IanF wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 1:33 pm That’s a lot of car for the money!
It's definitely a lot of car. It's also a lot of money.

However ! For a Range Rover with more LWB, for less money, this is being auctioned next week. Check out what the state of the art was for in-car entertainment at the time.

https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... usine-mrp/
I'd be mortified if that showed up as my ride.
I think it's great! Like a perfect snapshot of luxury in 1994!
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