I sold my e46 m3 to buy a g87 m2. It’s a better driving car in every way, I’d say go for it. Some of the “purists” will try to sway you against it, but I’ve been incredibly happy with my upgrade.

That sounds like a lot for some reason, but I do not know much about leases. I financed a 2023 m2, and my monthly payment is 650$

I completely agree. I bought my g87 as a replacement for my e46 m3. I felt it was the most comparable m car that I had ever driven to the e46, and that included the f87 as well. I live in Denver and the roads here are atrocious, and the g87 does an amazing job at making the road conditions less dramatic feeling than the f87. But at the same time I don’t feel I’ve lost any performance while having a much plusher ride. I completely agree with the unnecessary hate from the f series owners. I understand the looks aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but the fact of the matter is they are both fantastic cars. I realistically feel the g87 is a better driving car in virtually every way. And I think the f87 is one of the best looking bmws ever made

The weight is so overblown in my opinion. It’s only 200lbs more than the f87 comp, and while driving you would never assume it’s a “heavy” car. It carries its weight very well. I think it would be a great f80 replacement

The trunk is honestly very big for the size of the car, it’s also only 3800lbs, 200 more than the m2 comp. It doesn’t feel like a heavy car at all when driving it

It’s an absolutely fantastic car that gets too much hate. Mostly all the same echos of complaints. Everyone says it’s ridiculously heavy, but it’s only 200lbs more than the f87 m2 comp and the performance with the s58 more than makes up for it. When I bought mine, I didn’t love the looks but was so happy with its drive ability that I looked past it. Now, I think it’s one of the best looking bmws available especially with some nice wheels and suspension mods. Granted, stock ride height is atrocious but otherwise I think it’s an amazing car.