I absolutely love it. It's the only car that has put a proper smile on my face after test driving it. Rear wheel drive, very quick and can be comfortable when cruising. I am holding off hoping they will realese some other colours or it will be black.
Funny to hear 12l per 100km on sporty driving, I had a test drive on Friday and got something like 25l per 100km in the mountains on my 150km test-drive, which included a bit of city driving as well. Nothing to complain about tho, at least not at the consumption. The downside is the very small tank.
If you're worried about fuel consumption then this isn't the car for you lol, here's a Camry hybrid I prepared earlier. Great review Tom, love me a good M2 or M3
Sure, but as a car to keep for a long time - in an era where petrol prices will probably only keep going up as demand starts to drop - half reasonable economy is a factor! Luckily the M2 does deliver that.
Great review! I take into consideration LCT but I still think that these car markers are taking the mickey with what they charge us Australians. M2 in the states is 62k and that is give or take 90-91k AUD. Tesla have pulled the trigger on discounts and they are seeing increased volumes because of it and I hope that trend flows through to manufactures like BMW. If that car was 100k driveaway, I would buy one tomorrow without hesitation.
Issue isn't the manufacturer per se, more the governments over taxation on "luxury vehicles", shocking when as you say the same car in 9/10 other territories is 20-40k cheaper
FIRST FIRST :) In all seriousness though, the lack of individual styling options on an 'M' car is not good, these cars command an absolute premium price, even compared to BMW's already .. substantial prices - especially after they put their Aus Prices up again this year with more on the way.
Great review Tom. I like how the growl of the lovely old naturally aspirated straight 6 still persists under forced induction. Interestingly this M2 is bigger, heavier, more powerful and faster than the beloved E46 M3. But, around the same price as it was 20 years ago. It's actually the same price as a manual E46 M3 in present day. One could speculate that if it is the last manual, a likely future classic if prepared to hang onto, store and look after. In todays money, with more safety, tech and features over the E46, makes this look like a value proposition.
The display is like you are the engineer in the factory, testing the engine all day long as your job. More fun would be two analog gauges alone on the dash, one for the MPH and one for the RPM, nothing else.
Unless you’re going with the base cayman, the M2 is the clear winner for the money. For a 718 gts at $95k a better comparison is a m4 competition for the price and you still have money for some options
I love this car.... but wonder how different it is to my 2020 M340i xDrive in performance? The RWD of the M2 is certainly enticing though, as the xDrive doesn't let you have any fun!!! Cheers Don, Perth WA (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
Have seen a couple of other reviews and it seems the manual version is not that great so apparently the auto is a better option. No AWD option, why not ?? When you can get it on the M3. Thanks for the review
@@one-rv2bxThe private track is Sutton Road training centre. The public roads are a mix of Corin Rd, Tidbinbilla Rd, Paddy's River Rd and Discovery Dr outside Canberra. They're my local roads and a great way to test out a vehicle:)
I like it optically more than the M4. But I would still save the money and go with a M240i G42 because it just looks better and still goes very well with the same B58 6 cylinder monster with lots of tuning potential.
Yes the M240i remains a great buy. If you cared about future collectibility the M2 is probably a bit more solid in that area but I’d happily own either as a daily.
I wouldn’t regret it… but I went with the g80 for this reason. I WFH and only drive few thousand miles a year, the m340 is a better daily, the s58 is a wild engine.
I will never buy this car without the carbon seats, those dowdy plumped up standard ones do nothing for me. But I will also never pay £10k for the carbon pack, so thats me done unfortunately!
@@chasingcars Might not be too far off in the future. There are two Individual Frozen colors available for the M2 on the German configurator. Portimao blue and Pure grey.
I would prefer a used Cayman. Not a fan of the design. It doesn't look like a BMW and appears to have been designed by two people. One responsible for the front, the other the back..
It looks awful from the passenger side, but it's amazing when in the driver's seat. I also worried I would hate it, but it's great. However, my F87 still gets driven on a weekly (or more!) basis- they are, in my amateur opinion as an owner of both, wildly different cars. As much as I have enjoyed the G87 over the last few months, the F87 is an instant classic.
@@MB-mn8do Seen it at my dealer, didn't change my mind, still looks like garbage. It becomes even more appearant when you have an F87 sitting next to it. One of them is a sculpted car with lines creating visual interest, the other is just a dull brick.
We can't, instead we will be buying EV's where small children in Africa will die in muddy holes to extract the Cobalt needed for the batteries... the irony is just unbelievable...if it wasn't so tragic :(
@@JD-767 - Why would you be concerned what other people are going to drive? Don't get me wrong going electric strips the very essence of car culture; but nothing is stopping anyone from enjoying IC cars this moment.
I’m also interested in the MG5 - especially because MG aren’t putting any on the press fleet. Which makes me a tad suspicious. Hoping to get my hands on one to test anyway.
I absolutely love it. It's the only car that has put a proper smile on my face after test driving it. Rear wheel drive, very quick and can be comfortable when cruising.
I am holding off hoping they will realese some other colours or it will be black.
The mustache matches the grille
True.
Beautiful stache, beautiful grill! (Certainly, better than M3/M4 grills)
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Funny to hear 12l per 100km on sporty driving, I had a test drive on Friday and got something like 25l per 100km in the mountains on my 150km test-drive, which included a bit of city driving as well.
Nothing to complain about tho, at least not at the consumption. The downside is the very small tank.
If you're worried about fuel consumption then this isn't the car for you lol, here's a Camry hybrid I prepared earlier. Great review Tom, love me a good M2 or M3
Sure, but as a car to keep for a long time - in an era where petrol prices will probably only keep going up as demand starts to drop - half reasonable economy is a factor! Luckily the M2 does deliver that.
Great review! I take into consideration LCT but I still think that these car markers are taking the mickey with what they charge us Australians. M2 in the states is 62k and that is give or take 90-91k AUD. Tesla have pulled the trigger on discounts and they are seeing increased volumes because of it and I hope that trend flows through to manufactures like BMW. If that car was 100k driveaway, I would buy one tomorrow without hesitation.
That’s right.Lots of people will go for Nissan Z over M2.
Issue isn't the manufacturer per se, more the governments over taxation on "luxury vehicles", shocking when as you say the same car in 9/10 other territories is 20-40k cheaper
Awesome machine. It is what the M3 once was.
True
FIRST FIRST :) In all seriousness though, the lack of individual styling options on an 'M' car is not good, these cars command an absolute premium price, even compared to BMW's already .. substantial prices - especially after they put their Aus Prices up again this year with more on the way.
Agreed, hopefully I made a decent case for adding BMW individual options in the vid.
Aaaah! The wonderful torque converter gear box! Bliss! Mind you, I, too, would opt for the manual.
I don't get why people hate the styling...overall, I think it's stunning.
awesome Tom, what are your thoughts on this vs the 2020 M2 CS?
Great review Tom. I like how the growl of the lovely old naturally aspirated straight 6 still persists under forced induction. Interestingly this M2 is bigger, heavier, more powerful and faster than the beloved E46 M3. But, around the same price as it was 20 years ago. It's actually the same price as a manual E46 M3 in present day. One could speculate that if it is the last manual, a likely future classic if prepared to hang onto, store and look after. In todays money, with more safety, tech and features over the E46, makes this look like a value proposition.
15000 already build - I would rather focus on the fun aspect than the investment
You've won me over with the tan leather interior, this one looks top class
Agree, I think the cognac is the way to go here
@@chasingcarsBMW/MINI best leather option
Thanks Tom, enjoyed your review as a;ways
My pleasure!
The display is like you are the engineer in the factory, testing the engine all day long as your job. More fun would be two analog gauges alone on the dash, one for the MPH and one for the RPM, nothing else.
Thorough review as always 👍🏻 can’t wait for me ZB manual with cognac
Enjoy!
Haha damn I ordered the same spec 😅
Not a coupe but Alfa Gulia Quad for mine. Sadly I don’t fit in with sunroof installed
Individual paint for 2025 and I just ordered Voodoo Blue 🔥
Unless you’re going with the base cayman, the M2 is the clear winner for the money. For a 718 gts at $95k a better comparison is a m4 competition for the price and you still have money for some options
I love this car.... but wonder how different it is to my 2020 M340i xDrive in performance? The RWD of the M2 is certainly enticing though, as the xDrive doesn't let you have any fun!!! Cheers Don, Perth WA (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
Hey what's wrong with my Camry hybrid! (OMG I so want this M2...)
Camry hybrid is a great car, very fit for purpose! As is the M2
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, 08/08/2023
Have seen a couple of other reviews and it seems the manual version is not that great so apparently the auto is a better option. No AWD option, why not ?? When you can get it on the M3. Thanks for the review
The M2 doesn't need an AWD option, the targeted demographic is for drivers who want a traditional RWD coupe; with a manual option.
@@Alby911 you could say that about the M3
@@spiro5327 - I'm not sure what the point of that comment is even trying to make. If you want an AWD car then avoid the M2
Haven’t driven the manual M2, but I had a lovely time driving a manual M4 G82 extensively in Europe.
The m240i is good enough for most people if you want AWD.
Where's that road?
In terms of public roads, we tested the vehicle on a range of roads in the ACT
@@chasingcars Is the private road a secret? It looks like a public road.
@@one-rv2bxThe private track is Sutton Road training centre. The public roads are a mix of Corin Rd, Tidbinbilla Rd, Paddy's River Rd and Discovery Dr outside Canberra. They're my local roads and a great way to test out a vehicle:)
I like it optically more than the M4. But I would still save the money and go with a M240i G42 because it just looks better and still goes very well with the same B58 6 cylinder monster with lots of tuning potential.
Yes the M240i remains a great buy. If you cared about future collectibility the M2 is probably a bit more solid in that area but I’d happily own either as a daily.
I own a G42 M240, it is an amazing car. The M2 has S58 though over the M240’s B58. I wish it was easier to tune them!
By far the best coupe ever!
No lol
Should i regret ordering the m340. M2 only $7700aud difference
I wouldn’t regret it… but I went with the g80 for this reason. I WFH and only drive few thousand miles a year, the m340 is a better daily, the s58 is a wild engine.
I have the M340i, Z4 M40i and am going to get an M2 as well. ;)
Frozen Pure Grey and Frozen Portimao Blue
Kucharz Maciej?
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Cognac Vernasca Leather lol I nickname mine Chesterfield in my Mini 😂 BMW your so you!!
I will never buy this car without the carbon seats, those dowdy plumped up standard ones do nothing for me. But I will also never pay £10k for the carbon pack, so thats me done unfortunately!
You seem like a pleasant and civil guy... The complete opposite of most people who will end up owning one.
What😂?
@@germanengineering204 Dude likely drives a Prius.
It certainly is that...
Too big, too heavy.
I'm sure your girl is nice though.
Two Frozen colours becoming available
On that final note there. I think you should stop considering… If not now, when ever?
Good point. Maybe the only response would be ‘when (if) they open Individual paints’ because I don’t love any of the 5 available colours.
@@chasingcars Might not be too far off in the future. There are two Individual Frozen colors available for the M2 on the German configurator. Portimao blue and Pure grey.
I would prefer a used Cayman. Not a fan of the design. It doesn't look like a BMW and appears to have been designed by two people. One responsible for the front, the other the back..
The hideous iMax screen on the dash has to go
It looks awful from the passenger side, but it's amazing when in the driver's seat. I also worried I would hate it, but it's great. However, my F87 still gets driven on a weekly (or more!) basis- they are, in my amateur opinion as an owner of both, wildly different cars. As much as I have enjoyed the G87 over the last few months, the F87 is an instant classic.
Tis M, Made in Mexico...
Brilliant car but the hideous exterior is a no go for me. No matter how good, I will not drive such an ugly car.
I worried about its looks, but in person, I quite like it. It's brooding and mean.
@@MB-mn8do Seen it at my dealer, didn't change my mind, still looks like garbage. It becomes even more appearant when you have an F87 sitting next to it. One of them is a sculpted car with lines creating visual interest, the other is just a dull brick.
m2
How can we avoid such great cars from being made extinct due to this EV hoax ???
We can't, instead we will be buying EV's where small children in Africa will die in muddy holes to extract the Cobalt needed for the batteries... the irony is just unbelievable...if it wasn't so tragic :(
I think you'll live long enough to enjoy combustion engines, why even care about it?
@@Alby911 who wants to drive some boring fully automatic electric thing with no character, no sound, that requires zero driving skills. 🤮 🤮 🤮
@@JD-767 - Why would you be concerned what other people are going to drive? Don't get me wrong going electric strips the very essence of car culture; but nothing is stopping anyone from enjoying IC cars this moment.
@@Alby911 please read my initial comment again.
I’m more interested in the mg5 sedan that launched today tbh
I’m also interested in the MG5 - especially because MG aren’t putting any on the press fleet. Which makes me a tad suspicious. Hoping to get my hands on one to test anyway.
That front design is disgusting, and that screen on the dash is a total joke 😅😂
It's probably a great chassis but I think it's still hideous.
The rebuttal is that when you’re driving it, you can’t see the exterior.
@@chasingcars Hahaha
@@chasingcars True, but try not to 'dry reach' when approaching it prior to heading off on your drive!😎
People who say this probably look like Shrek.
Audio is really low, is it just me?
It’s you
Ok at the start but Tom driving is low yes
I think our editor lowered the driving vol a bit because the road noise is really quite significant.
@@chasingcars on a car north $100K? Sound system should be premium+++ And road noise on an eye-watering car earns it zero.
fuck i want this car so badly. but in long beach blue like my f87