M3 or M2?

Guys I'm in a dilemma.

I have a 230 (2023 bought 2024). I'm looking to switch it for an M3 or M2.

I want to switch because I miss driving manual and I like the crackles and pops of the M exhaust/engine.

I drove the M3 and it genuinely felt like driving my B17 Nissan pulsar (2016), with the exception of the power and the sound.

I'm trying to drive and M2 but there aren't any manual demos till June.

I need to make the decision soon because the longer I wait, the more my 230i drops in value; then screwing my refinance.

At present my local dealer and the dealer I bought from (30 mins out) are pushing the M3 at a "good Price" because of the LCI (These are 2024 pre update builds).

I'm looking at working down from $140kAUD. Whereas I can't get any wiggle room with the pricing of the M2.

Any suggestions or constructive criticism?

Get the M3? Get the M2? Keep driving the 230i and look into it later?

Some notes: Local dealer has the silver/grey coloured one with vented seats. Current dealer has white (my preferred colour) without vented seats.

Both done under 1000km (demo vehicles).