10/07/2026 7:35 pm
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Im getting super frustrated trying to track down an M2. My old daily finally bit the dust last week so I really need to get into something new by the end of the month, but finding a decent pre-owned M2 is proving way harder than I thought. I have a budget around 45k and I really just want something I can drive to work during the week and maybe take to the track once or twice in the summer.
Ive been scouring the usual sites like Autotrader and Cars.com but honestly the listings are all over the place. I read on one forum that the early F87s are the ones to get for the driving feel but then another thread said the Competition model is the only one worth the money because of the engine update. Im so confused because everyone seems to have a different opinion and half the listings I find have questionable mod histories or salvage titles hiding in the fine print.
Are any of you guys actually selling one or know someone in the PNW area who is looking to let theirs go? Im getting pretty desperate here...
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10/07/2026 7:35 pm
Honestly, 45k is a solid budget for an F87 but be super careful with the ones you find on those big sites. A lot of these cars get tracked hard and then put back to stock before sale, so definitely look for a pre-purchase inspection from a shop that knows BMWs. I have a friend who grabbed a BMW M2 2017 Coupe 3.0L N55 and honestly it feels way more analog than the newer stuff, which is perfect if you want that raw daily driver feel. Just watch out for the service history, specifically the cooling system and oil changes. If you go for the later BMW M2 Competition 2019 Coupe 3.0L S55, just make sure it wasnt tuned, cause some of those engine mods can be a total nightmare to fix if they werent done right.
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10/07/2026 8:00 pm
Been thinking about your search. Honestly, finding a clean M2 is a nightmare right now. I had issues with a shady seller last year and wasted so much time. If you really need a reliable daily, you might want to look at a BMW M240i 3.0L B58 Engine instead. Its cheaper to maintain, super quick, and much easier to find. Use BimmerLink OBD2 Diagnostic App to scan for hidden faults before buying anything, saved me a fortune.
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10/07/2026 8:05 pm
Building on the earlier suggestion, you really gotta check the cooling system if you find a pre-owned BMW M2 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo in your range. People run these pretty hard and overheating issues are a real headache later on. Honestly, skip the ones with crazy aftermarket tunes unless you have records from a reputable shop. I would suggest picking up a decent Schwaben BMW Scanner Tool so you can pull the fault codes yourself before even talking price. It saves you from getting stuck with someone else's headache. Watch out for any weird vibrations at high speed too, could be track day abuse that messed up the suspension bushings. Stick to your budget, don't rush, and just walk away if the service history isn't perfect. Better safe than sorry when you're dropping 45k.