BMW M2 vs M2 Competition: Which Should You Buy?
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 มิ.ย. 2024
- I get behind the wheel of a 2017 BMW M2 and a 2020 BMW M2 Competition, both currently for sale at Gravelwood Car Sales. You can potentially save around £15,000 or £250 a month by choosing the original M2 instead of the Competition, but is the later car actually worth the extra money?
Subscribe to STG: bitly.com/SubToSTG
Be part of my podcast by becoming a Patreon: / behindtheglass
Want to know where to get great music for videos? I get all of mine here:
www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
----
Thinking of financing a car? Check out the Magnitude finance calculator: bit.ly/2Q7l9sH
----
What I Use To Make My Videos:
Main Camera - amzn.to/2uht3mh
Drone - click.dji.com/ADPsy67DK0cLzXrQ...
Second Camera - amzn.to/2so1XJb
Microphone - amzn.to/2gUJFhc
Main GoPro - amzn.to/2gULjzh
Alternate GoPro - amzn.to/2gJ1BXS
Camera Bag - amzn.to/2gIXMC6
Laptop - amzn.to/2gITvhQ
Editing Software - amzn.to/2gUJylo
----
Follow me on:
Instagram - / seenthroughglass
Twitter - / seenthruglass
Facebook - seenthroughglass
Listen to the Behind The Glass podcast
/ behindtheglass
---
Intro Music - Holismo, Sheldrake by Seiscientosdoce
Channel Art & Intro Photography by Adam Shah [ / adam_shah_ ] & Chris Williams [ / munch997 ]
----
Thanks for watching SeenThroughGlass. If you liked this video you may also like videos by Shmee150, Salomondrin, Supercars Of London, Car Throttle, MrJWW and Petrolicious. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
3:48 - “I like a smaller car” - the man who has just purchased a BMW SUV 😂
Was thinking the same!
But its one of the smaller SUV’S out there
@@siddsakkik So is an Ateca FR, but it's not a BMW, (and likely more reliable). I think he should have got an M4 instead. Unless there's a baby on the way too?
@@siddsakkik X3 is not small
@@ElTurfStuff something definitely fishy 🤔 going on with see-throughglass
That’s my old M2, absolutely stunning car, hurts to see it gone but it will go to a good new home.
You bought a car, ran it in, then sold it. Strange how you never kept it long enough to use it properly.
Ben Bradshaw that’s the big baller life son🤷🏻♂️
Green Mills this was a replacement vehicle after my first one suffered engine failure so I decided to get out whilst I was still in positive equity and the market seemed good, didn’t want to be stuck with it if I lost my job during COVID
Ben Bradshaw this was actually my second M2 comp first one suffered engine failure, so BMW replaced it for a new one for me, unfortunately I was worried about COVID and how it would affect my career, so I got out of the car in case I lost my job and was stuck with the car, and because it was a brand new one I was in a very good position to settle my finance.
enrique garcia nothing baller about that.
As someone looking to buy an M2, I found this really useful, thanks Sam. I was already leaning towards the older M2 anyway, but this has helped reassure me in my decision.
Picking my M2 OG up tomorrow. The 10-15k extra wasn’t worth it for me, plus I prefer the original M2 alloys and read end
The N55 sounds miles better too 👍
Horrible suspension and woeful brakes though compared to the M2C
Rear end? Ignoring the muffler, they’re both the same as the back...
@@MrHCars the muffler looks silly
@@denniswild4977 nothing a 3rd party exhaust can't fix ;) plus even an OG M2 you'd want the M Perf exhaust so you're going to want to splash out on an exhaust anyway...
I'm bias too because I've got a comp 😂😂
Tony has had them both so long he may as well register them in his name 😂
I wanted a 1M, but too hard to find one. So, I went for the 2019 M2C gently used with 15,000 km on the clock. My 1st M car ever and love everything about it. But now I want em all- M2, M2C and 1M- after this great vid. !!! Had a blast watching this .Thank you !
If you want them all then you missed out the M3, M4, M5, M6, M8
@@neil9242 you are absolutely correct .
I'll start on the 1's and 2's first .
Also eyeing e46, e49 and e28 M's .
Dream.dream.dream 😅
Best enthousiast cars there are! Love my OG M2 everyday.
Any crazy service prices or problems?
Hey STG thank you for producing great videos as well as your knowledge with cars and your positive attitude i remember meeting you back in January of 2019 when you came to Lorbek Luxury Cars in Melbourne, you really inspired me and many others, so thank you for doing that and coming to the meet, was so fun cruising around Melbourne in a convoy of over 40 Supercars, keep up the amazing work STG!
That day was definitely a highlight! Was great to meet Sam and he even took a minute to have a quick chat with me 😁
That was like watching an old top gear segment (minus sliding it round a track and gurning). Compare 2 cars and then at the end saying you wouldn't choose either and go for something else 😂. Great video Sam.
I'd have one of the last 2018 original M2s with the updated digital dials
they arent digital dials
Yeah called M2 LCI was end of 2017 onwards
I have a 67 plate lci has the same I drive as the comp and the dials and the dash is different to the pre lci
@@jim8462 manual or dct?
Jesse Todd like mine! Great car.
Think I'd buy the M2 and fit the M2 Comp seats 😂
Over £1000 for those I want some for mine
Lol was thinking this
And the wheels 😂
Josh the standard wheels accentuates the arches more I feel. I saw a black comp with the older wheels and it looked mean
I have an OG M2 (lci 2018) i recently fitted custom upholstered M4 competition seats. Basically M2 CS seats i suppose...😎 i purchased the seats online. They come originally from a BMW M4 competition prototype car, fitted with carbon texture cloth (Testvehicle with only 7000km’s) Very happy with these. They perform better while spirited driving and they look amazing! I sit slightly lower too. instagram.com/p/CC0xaP2HbaO/?igshid=gptmkzpc44v2
I bought mine new six months before M2 COMP was prestented. It was easy 5-7K more over the OG M2, and in my country road taxes times 4 over OG M2, so 10k plus more EASY....Not worth the money i think. 100K for an M2 CS, YOU MUST BE KIDDING. NOT WORTH IT! 😂
M2 Comp I reckon, brilliant machine in looks and driving performance! the best M car on sale today!
th-cam.com/video/KtGi10MCmoo/w-d-xo.html
I think you know I'd argue that it's the best M car, but I may be biased 😉
Winnipeg Car Life No one knows you
@@mooiboyace actually, the OP does. Hence my familiarity. But yeah, otherwise, nobody knows me
Winnipeg Car Life M2 CS is the best M car.
I like the standard M2 more because its simpler, looks nicer and 13 grand is A LOT of money. I'd definitely take the M2 over the Comp. And I'd also take the 1M over both.
Old m2 for me , plus I love the N55 engine👌🏻
No crank hub issue?
@@fzr1000981nope
I actually like the look of the standard m2 more. Good thing they're considerably cheaper.
the price difference is so wide because ones a '17 with no or very little factory warranty and the other is a '20 plate with best part of 3 yrs factory warranty.
ignore the sh*t info in the video and do your own research.
both cars were available in 2018, so a much easier comparison than a 2017 and a 2020.
Black M2 '18 plate, dct, 12,700 miles - £37,495
Orange M2 Comp, '68 plate, dct, 14,000 miles - £39,990
both cars on autotrader right now.
£2.5k difference is a lot better than £15k right ?
and for that you get an extra 45 bhp, nicer wheels, much improved seats, better handling, bigger brakes (bigger still on this one as it has the factory upgrade over the standard already better comp brakes), 5 months extra factory warranty and the only downside is a little bit less noise.
th3b0untyhunter that’s a cracking reply! Want to add that the added power doesn’t really make much a difference since the Comp is heavier too. Only 20kg more than an M4.
But the improvement in handling and power delivery makes the comp so much of a better car. So if you’re in the market for a 2018 M2... splash the extra 2.5k and get the comp. Otherwise get an older M2 as it’s just as good a car
Me too and the sound
@@th3b0untyhunter nah the wheels are nicer on the standard car. And yeah, I've heard it is quite heavy for what it is
Lol embarrassing bro
You're right about the sound of the 2017 M2 revving up higher. I have the M-Performance exhaust and it completely transforms the experience.
Really enjoyed this. Love comparison videos of more affordable cars. Almost a classic Top Gear conclusion where you've driven two cars but then recommend one that wasn't even in the video 😄👍🏻 Love it.
Interesting review Sam - enjoyed and agree with points made.
As a Comp owner (previous M2 owner) i moved on based on the Comp being a more compliant daily... But come the odd track day I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss the original just a little.
Spot on Sam, you should do more reviews like this!
Superb review this Sam. I watch it back every few months. Wonderful comparisons.
As an owner of a ‘17 manual M2 you are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE the sound!
I have the 2018 OG M2 with LCI. Many compliments. It's a keeper.
Great video Sam. I have a m2 manual 2017 and it’s awesome. Very fun car to drive and a awesome daily!
I bought a 2018 M2 as the M2 Competition was being introduced. My car was optioned with a package that added alcantara trip, the BMW alcantara performance parts wheel and some other items. I decided it was what I wanted, a simple car without so many of the things on the comp. And as you say, the performance if about the same. With this being at the end of the model run, I also got a nice discount. A very enjoyable car to drive when not using my 2019 330xi. I traded it earlier this year for a 991.2 Carrera.
Love the Vid as well as all the others you have posted recently
Just saw your Instagram story about low numbers. Chin up, those that haven’t watched are missing out. I watch your videos for a few reasons, not just because it’s about a cool car. So when a video is about “less” exciting cars like ‘just’ m2’s for which I’m not in the market, there are still reasons to watch. You make the best quality videos story-wise, there’s a point to your videos rather than just driving a car because you can. The visuals are also some of the best (bar Cars with Luke). Your personality is great entertainment too and a big factor. AND then you drive epic cars in cool locations. Big fan. Keep going. Oh and your thumbnails are always on point!
Thanks Sam this is a really good video and comparison. I’ve got an m2 LCI and I feel that the tech (it has the dials and newer nav from the comp) versus fun factor is just spot on. I like the 1M but I feel that the step backwards in tech would be a bit much, plus the m2 was a partsbin special like the 1M so that’s why it feels more like it than the comp, which I imagine is closer to the M4 in feel. Great vid though. Thanks
Your track choices are always on point!
I like this format! More of these
I have a 2017 M2 LCI, it was an early one registered in late July. Could have gone for an original one, but preferred the updated dash and rear lights of the LCI. As much as I'd love a Comp, it's just not that different to justify the extra cost. 370bhp is more than enough for the road. I tried to find a manual in Long Beach Metallic blue but they are RARE.
2018 LCI in LBB with a manual checking in! :D I had exacly the same thoughts... I came from a 125i (the 218hp inline 6 NA one) and could only testdrive the M2 on a rainy day. It tried to kill me twice that drive... That was what sold me. :)
@@doenaa My cheap ass M140i has 455bhp/634nm and still running it's open diff.
On the try-to-kill-ometer I score a 9.5.
Had to pause at 6:55 to leave you a comment. THANK YOU for putting both side by side for a sound comparison.
I drive an M2 comp, I haven't driven the old car, but I love the comp, just a great all round fast car!
Here in Germany they cost about the same, because most people want to have the glorious sound of the OG N55.
Superb content as Always Sam 🙂👍🏻
If i could have one, it would be the Comp,
Although for an 'Everyday' car, it would be the 340 sport 😉👍🏻
Keep up the great work on this and behind the glass 👍🏻
All the best,
Mark 👍🏻
Nice follow up from the Behind the Glass chat!
I have the old one and think that the values will hold better due to them only being manufactured for a couple of years. Get yourself a grey one which seem harder to come by. I love the twitchy nature and it takes a very heavy right foot to get it to break in the dry.
Brilliant video sam if I had the extra 15k the m2c would be my choice but as I dont the m2 will be fine cheers steve 😀👍
Thanks for tuning in
You can buy m2c for 35k so y get the m2 lol donut
The depreciation on the M2C is terrifying. It’ll be £30k next year.
I’ve just been offered an M4C, six months old 3k miles that was nearly £80k new for £45k without even haggling. The market for M cars has collapsed and will only get worse in the coming months.
Chris Mcintosh corona car dealers are desperate calm down
I love Sam’s content. Always entertaining
Never thought I would see you liking bmws more. Good comparison video. You need to test drive the 1m next.
Great video Sam (as always). I think I agree, out of the three, the 1m is the more special and perhaps most fun! probably not the best, but that doesn't matter
Nice video Sam! Proper comparison of both cars for anyone that doesn't know everything in-depth about the M2 series
Not proper considering some wrong observations and claims
Great video sam . Definitely worth going to the base m2. Sound way nice once you toss on a exhausted on
A good comparison between the standard M2 and M2 Competition. I can now see why that Paul ended up going with the M2 Comp. If I had the money and was choosing between the two, it would be the standard M2 for me. The sound of the exhaust and price would be my reasons.
Brilliant video Sam love the content
Awesome vid as always!!
Really like that you are enjoying M cars again.
Having been on a road trip in my friends M2 competition for about 4000km in 6 days I can safely say that the seats are magnificent. Never got tired from the long drives, and the sound in the car wasn't tiring either. Unless you really floored it, the engine sound didn't overpower the music. The power is just unbelievable. Cruising at 200km/h feels like going 80 in a normal car, and yet, if you need to, there is still power to push it even further (which we did on several occasions). Such a great car.
The only thing I don't like is the very visible exhaust muffler, looks a bit unfinished because of it. From the looks of it, it's not visible on the standard M2.
I'm so glad you pointed out that BMW's doesn't update their interiors as I have always thought that. I swear the interior designers only use two shapes the rectangle and circle on the interior of all BMW cars.
I straightpiped my m2lci ( mper with decat). This car sounds insane! A lot better than the competition. Even without a pop ands bangs tune, the car makes very loud bangs on the mdm mode. I’m very happy with it. Even with the loud drone 🤣
Great video Sam! I have a friend who has just bought an M2 comp to upgrade from his 1M- he regularly drives at Nordshleife. He says the the M2 comp isn’t that much better than his 1M, certainly more clinical. Interestingly, he reckons that up to 100mph the M2 comp is almost equal to his Porsche GT3.
I’m a year late,, but that’s interesting, the M2 Comp being almost equal to the GT3 is quite compliment, because the new 992 GT3 is killing it and is just an insane machine.
So to say that it makes you wonder
Great video Sam - thanks.
And on that bombshell... It’s just like in the old Top Gear, testing two cars and choosing a third one 😂 Great and interesting video! 👌
Good review, job done well 👍
Great and clever review!
Great video Sam!
Great video Sam! Useful stuff👍How do the M2's compare to your old 718 cayman S?
M2C would slaughter anything below Cayman GTS spec
Think I would be happy with the original M2 and updated seats and wing mirrors!
Nice to see you giving Tony a little promo at the same time.
I own a OG M2, that was converted to a Dinan M2 S2 thats pushing 444HP so power isnt my issue.The sound of the Comp is why i will never own a Comp. The fart machine will never sit in my garage no matter how nice its seats are.
Do Dinan do a package, want to keep the stock turbo for now though.
YES!!!! well said! Money isn't really a factor... that sound IS!! I own neither, almost purchased both so i have no bias. I pre-ordered a COMP and canceled it when i heard the sound. Also pre-orderd the CS but the dealership owner's son took the only allocation they received! :( Im looking at a M2 mineral gray 6spd with 8k miles on it this weekend... wish me luck! :)
p.s. I am also going with some dinan parts and a tune. only thing i think i will somewhat miss out on is the wheels and seats... but m2 wheels arent bad either.
I have owned a cheap ass M140i for the past 4 years, it's running 455bhp/634nm and kicks the arse of any any standard or stage 1 M2, for £23,000 total spend including the purchase price ! And I have the same seats as the M2 lol ...
The M2C is a much better car in every way, and I prefer the exhaust too, but here's a newsflash for you, you can change the exhaust !!! Fit a miltek to the M2C and it sounds amazing, shhhh though I don't want everyone to know.
11:48 the dials are actually analog as the old ones just a different design and some trickery to make them as close to digital as possible
The only digital part is the low centre right corner
Loved this video. 👍🏼
I had an F10 M5 for a few years and in the UK and the weather we have here I genuinely had to battle the car constantly. A mix of RWD and 600bhp, I found, was just too much and no matter how much throttle I applied, that traction light would blink at me. It’s good to know the M2 comp is a little more planted. It makes an already enjoyable drivers car that bit better in the varied weather we have here which I find is an absolute necessity in modern cars.
For me the F10 M5 is the worst M-car in history. Too much power in comparison with zero road feel and much to soft suspension. Felt nothing when driving it. M2 Competition is in a different stratosphere even if its slower on a straight line.
Great vid Sam, but you should have driven the 1M as well then it would have been really interesting to have a direct comparison between the three of them.
Great video. Both amazing cars, but different mustard. I'd take the M2 Comp if I had the pennies, but I don't so if you buy the M2 and want it faster, just take it to Motech or Birds performance. The 1M is just one of the best cars ever made.
The 1M isn't really 'a few more quid a month' as most buyers of either M2 will be financed via PCP which will not be available on a 61 plate 1M making it a LOT more per month on HP.
Great shout. 👍
I love the Zakhir Orange on the M2 Comp!🧡
its Sunset Orange. Sakhir only for M3/M4
Thank you for this. Been ripped between the two
I've had my M2 non comp for about 5 months now, loving every single minute of driving it. Got it remapped as well to get the hp from 365 - 420. Sounds so much better then the comp also for 10-15K cheaper. So if your looking at getting an M2 100% recommend the non comp version and get it remapped.
Get a comp a exhaust and remap and just enjoy a real m engine
Who/what did you use for the remap? No extra hardware necessary?
Sunset orange, not sakhir.
Although I can't tell the difference either!
Great vid
its a big difference though. Sunset orange is really orange, Sakhir orange is more red.
Great review format of internal brand duels ! - I have m3 comp and can relate to m2 v m2 comp Choice, please review m3 comp v m3,
Could be a new series for you
Hmm, where I live in Singapore, not many twisty roads to enjoy. So I’ll save the cash and get the standard M2. Brilliant little coupe, one of my dream daily-drivers alongside an S4 and Alfa Giulia Veloce, can’t go wrong with it! 👍🏻
Good video Sam. Well the thing is... Also you want to think how much time are you planning on keeping this car. The 1M for example is a modern classic and also entering an interesting "mile sensitive" territory. And because of manufacturing year, the m2's will depressiate very different too. That's if we are speaking money wise. But then... as a true petrolhead, the desider will be the 3 way test drive
Keep on the good work and thanks for the entertainment during this crazy times
Now I have a better understanding of the two. And with the saving of money thank you for helping me decide. Well actually it made me want the comp more but in reality the m2 what id have to “settle” with
Great video 👍
Yes!!! More M2 Content on TH-cam!! 🤟🏼
I’d also consider the 1M. Hopefully this choice of having to choose which one will have to happen sooner than later
Who wouldnt?
I love this channel SO MUCH! Please do an M2 CS vid! (If you can get your hands on one)
th-cam.com/video/KtGi10MCmoo/w-d-xo.html
Great video 👍. A few points, I own a 2016 M2 and have retrofitted the LCI/M2C dials, they are easier to see in cloudy weather and are still analogue they are not actually digital, I too love analogue. I have also had the carbon and aluminium strut brace from the M4/M3/M2C retrofitted. This alone made a significant handling difference more to the chassis and suspension than the steering. The part numbers of the suspension between the M2 and M2C is confirmed as the same. All changes noted are due to the brace and yeh the car is so much more compliant and precise with it. The N55 with a sports cat such as I have sounds exotic and thuggish at the same time it's really brilliant. The M2C is more vacuum cleaner like in delivery. it is a really fun car it makes you work for the drive and grin like an idiot. I'd have the seats in the M2C though!
Is retrofitting the carbon and aluminium strut brace from the M4/M3/M2C a complex (expensive) procedure?
Here’s my 2018 LCI OG M2 with M2 CS style seats. instagram.com/p/CC0xaP2HbaO/?igshid=1ni5wkrhx1ns8
I like them more then OG ones. Much better support and they look amazing
@@Jb001jb those M4 comp seats? Where'd you get them from?
@@Franzino all in just over a grand. And I got the CF and aluminium brace off eBay for £360, incredibly low price off a breaker. Don't expect to find that deal again. Big thread on bimmerpost forum's about the brace
Peter Wood, there are plenty of sets on eBay, at least 6 month’s ago when i was looking. I even came across a complete M2 COMP interior, red stitching...Just google BMW F82 interior for sale. Select images and scroll away...some pictures will direct you to eBay, Some from crashed car salvagers, others like mine, prototype car interiors can mainly be found with used carparts dealers on eBay. More often than not though they are complete interiors and for the better part lefthanded drive items. COMP spec seats are rare though. As are righthanded drive items. I bought mine from an independent BMW specialist in Holland. He even retrofitted the seatheating, since mine were cloth wrapped seats. He also preinstalled the airbags. I swapped/sent him my OG airbags. All F serie airbags are exchangeable, same partnumber. There are some good threads on Bimmerpost on this topic. Here’s a link from what i posted on Bimmerpost. www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25570472 This was a supprisingly easy job. Just read the threads on the forums. No coding required. Only need basic skills, take your time. Always disconnect the battery when working on airbag equipped items. Use your OG electric seatmodules if you want the electric functions to work. It’s plug and play basically. Manual seats are a great deal cheaper... if you want the illuminated seatlogo’s to lighten up then you’ll need to install some extra wiring and I believe also coding. I didn’t do so, It doesn’t bother me. You can swap all safety equipment, airbags, seatbelt tensioners from OG items to the donor seats.
one of the interesting points i saw someone make, who drove all 3 version of this car
is that as you go from M2 > M2C > M2CS , the more and more COMFORTABLE the drive gets in the car, the more it gets to be suitable as a daily driver,
which is the opposite of what BMW was trying to achieve.... lol....
these are the repercussions of when you let bean-counters make the final decisions on your business strategy smh
It wasnt more like an add this video, but rather a good piece on the M2 cars.
hoping you consider more comparison videos on such in the future :)
Great video and who cares even if it was a promotion for Gravelwood cars as Tony is a legend and deserves all the success he can handle....
One of the best comparison vids I’ve seen. And I agree, I’d have a 1M over both, but only if it wasn’t a daily
Tony has had that 1M in stock for ages.
Let's hope the recommendation finally shifts it from his stock sheet!
He hasn't found a blind person to buy it yet ?
1M is a fugly parts bin special, I never jumped on that hype train.
You really don’t want 500+bhp in an M2 though do you, that’s a mess. Maybe an akrapovic would help fix the noise? But you’re right, M3 and M4 with after market exhausts sound like they’re farting.
I’d go manual M2 facelift with akrapovic and a gentle Litchfield tune 💪💪💪
Vrsf Dow pipe and Active Autoworks midpipe will solve all of the sound issues and then you can choose whichever axle back you fancy, stock will do as well.
Good video Sam. Didn't you sped it up, atleast in the end? Feels like, sounds and looks like it.
Great video
The M2C is a better car in every way than the M2.
Engine, suspension, interior, looks.
The only thing which matters is if you can afford to buy a better car or not.
You can keep the 1M thanks, it's a fugly parts bin special, I didn't jump on the hype train for that like the fangirls.
Update, just bought a 2016 M2, with 25,000 miles on, one lady owner, FSH, and garaged all it's life.
Pick it up tomorrow !!!
Regular M2 with full coilover set up, M2 Comp sport seats and some lightweight M Performance parts over M2 Comp, not like M2 Comp come out the factory flawless, still need some modding for it to ride well and handle well
Just got to the end, that 1M is the ideal choice
The M2C rides better than OG as is
Great review 👍🏻 Or what about an M3 competition pack. 🤔different size but not much - same mass?
Sam, why dont just emprace the fant that you hjelp promote Gravelwood? You make great videos! This one could not be more spot on. I have really wondered about this. Thanks!
Sam, why do you do the shuffle when in front of the camera? Not a jab at you. Love the content you upload. One of the best IMHO.
As much as I love seeing you kicking the head in of these new expensive cars, i feel that a good portion of your viewers wont be considering a ferrari or a new porche for a few years at least. Would you consider maybe a ‘less than 10 grand’ series and drive some older, more depreciated cars and let people know what you think is a good deal for those who arent looking at something new
The only color i like on the M2 is the Mineral grey and this was only on the original M2. Plus the sound was enough to make me cancel my competition order when i heard it. (actually was embarrassed of the sound during a test drive later) Sales man told me to "hit it" and i looked around and said "not until we are away from this stop light" :( Im looking at a 2017 mineral gray 6spd this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!
Having had both the M2 Comp with a manual is the one to have hands down
Buy M2 LCI, fit M2 comp seats and a tune.
M2 Comp for me thanks for another sterling video Sam.. No puppy?
You are so lucky in your country… here in Italy prices are out of control… cars are much more expensive. An interesting thing is that here there is less gap between normal and Comp…
Nice video, thank you!😊
M2, comp isn't worth £15k/50% more, just change the seats to Recaros. M2 sounds better and you don't need all the stupid adjustments.
But the s55 is definitely the better engine.
@@peerniemann7396 its got more power but is it better?
WhalleyRangeMassively better by many measurements, twin turbo so responds better, got more tuning capacity, closed deck block, better cooling and a better oil system.
Peer Niemann agreed the N55 only sounds better as no OPF and single turbo, the S55 is piped as a pair of 3 cylinders, so the sound could be better. But all round on every measure the S55 is better
n55 is better daily driver than s55. Who wants a 500-600 hp unless you are in the drag strip or a professional driver. I daily a 450 hp evo and it annoys me.
What are people's opinions on throwing the M240i (2017 - 2022) into the mix as a viable alternative with a further £10K saving to either of these - not as visceral but still blessed with outstanding straight line pace.
I'm hearing those analog guages (dials) are off on contrast making it hard to read them in varying lighting conditions when they are not lit orange. This is only the case for the 2 series though I think. The past analog dials of bmw were the best 👌
Agreed on all points.
Enjoy the Review - Made me laugh the completely different finance figures from Magnitude Paul Wallace quoted on his latest Video, sounds like your getting a better deal