Hey everyone! I apologize about not filming the rear seat space! I had the clip but the audio was not useable and I couldn't put it into the review. Just know that the rear seat is useable! I can fit back there being six feet tall but I am a tad bit cramped. Easily can be used as storage space or to accommodate that 3rd or 4th person in a pinch!
I have a family of 4. We fit in our 2 series no problem. I am the largest as Dad and often sit in back with one of my daughters. No issues fitting. Never understood how BMW can make a smaller coupe than a Mustang or Camaro and their back seats aren't usable whereas the 2 series is. However with a CONVERTIBLE 2 series back seats suck.. they move too vertical and you lose a lot of space on the sides. The Coupe is fine!
4 years later and still in love with mine. BTW that "moulded stitching" on the dash is REAL stitching - despite the fact that it's not actually stiching anything together. Pop the trim panel if you want to see the evidence.
Agree with the huge muffler; there’s a $5 fix - spray paint. Specifically, use high-temp BBQ paint from any hardware store. I painted mine satin black on the 2nd day of ownership & did the same on my Jeep, because it’s lifted and has a similar highly visible muffler that started to discolor.
I also prefer the looks of the M2. I guess it depends on what you want. The BMW is way more practical and can easily be had as a daily vehicle. The Supra could as well but you would have to be much more of a "small living" kind of person. You can’t take a lot of things with you, there is hardly any storage on the inside, and it is way smaller as well. It is, however, the superior car when it comes to driving feel and handling!
OMG yes. Japanese car with some German parts or a Genuine German performance car isn’t even a fair comparison. I am not sure the two car even attracts the same price point buyer.
I was cross shopping those two exact cars and decided to spend the extra 10k on the M2 Competition. I do not regret my decision the lease bit and i also got it in MT to boot! Something the Supra obviously doesnt offer. Its a fantastic car and is my daily.
Driving mine for a week and love it. Actually I recognised the speedo needles are actually there but lighted like they are digital. I think so they have no lag like other full digital ones. And I love this fact
Best M2C review on YT imo. Fed up of searching for proper reviews and only coming up with spotty rich boys demonstrating their revving skillz! Thanks for posting.
Great video...my exact car. The first thing I did is painted that muffler flat black, added matching m-pedals and wrapped the roof, mirrors, 3 front bumper slits and side skirts gloss black!!!
It does have traditional needles, the only digital parts are the screens in the middle and in the bottom of the rev counter, it also doesn't have runflats. (trust me, I know)
idk as a daily driver, I think I would prefer the Porsche 718 Cayman - it would be more reliable, and maybe a more comfortable ride though i think the M2 competition may go down as a future classic
Just got a new one a few days ago that us binaural audio! Thanks for the suggestion and expect realistic levels of audio feedback on future sports car videos!
The cluster is not fully digital. It’s actually analog which gets illuminated but sits behind a dark screen so it makes it look digital. You can actually see the mph and rpm needles while the car is off if you look closely
When people starting bmw and right away starting to accelerate to hear exhaust, is wrong. You have to start the car (one exhaust valve will be open) in 5 min car will open second valve (after warming up catalytic converter). Only now you can switch to Sport and try exhaust sound. 🙂 PS in 5 min you will actually hear when the car is open a second valve of the exhaust. Great review sir !!!!
Good delivery but so MANY BAD INACCURACIES: it's an in-line twin-turbo 6, not a V6 turbo; PARK transmission is automatic, leave the car in DRIVE and switch off; it does not have adaptive cruise, but that button is city auto-braking; knee pad is for cornering not tall drivers; the instruments are NOT fully digital, but partly (just the bottom centre and right display); the centre console button after traction is NOT for transmission but engine mode; manual mode is also activated via the paddles; iDrive "COM" button is for your telephone not internet; the sound inside is digitized. While driving, it shows you are quite inexperienced: you don't get the transmission modes; your steering, braking and rolling criticisms are ill-founded (obviously you haven't driven the Supra properly or to the limit, as its suspension is softer and rolls more!).
Still £40k in the UK (has gone up recently!). Hopefully it drops down to £30k eventually and then it’s so tempting. Defo a car to have when the world turns electric. Can see this easily shooting up in value
@@mrjjthor wrong! The next 2 coupe is already testing and will remain rear wheel drive. It may be built in Mexico, however, based on Z4/Supra. Which means, it will no longer be a mini M4.
nes suno really? I thought would be only on m240 or m140 as they r suited models for b58. Maybe they will keep the new s58 engine for new m2comp. My only fear is they make it only awd and not rwd as the current 2 series vehicles.
@@audiophilemetallian M cars now always have S engines, so the M2 will get the S58 and Z4 will stay B58. AWD is only from M3/M4 and above and here is RWD confirmation for the future 2 Series coupé www.bmwblog.com/2019/10/21/bmw-official-confirms-upcoming-2-series-coupe-will-remain-rwd/
Nicely done review bud. Just wanted to point out the reason for the muffler hanging so low. BMW says it is to prevent parachuting in the rear bumper. The grooves in it are to channel air below and around the bumper. They don’t want air getting into the hollow of the bumper to avoid drag. Also means that they didn’t install proper underbody aero panels and are thus relying on the low hanging muffler instead.
You have to wait 2 minutes for the exhaust to fully open up with the pops. Also if you tap on the gas in m2 you can instantly hear the exhaust open up, but it won’t until you give the pedal a little tap.
I'm not an M2C owner, but speaking as an M240i owner (with the 6-speed manual) the 2-series platform is a wonderful one. Great size, great chassis, and I think the power and handling is fantastic already. I can only imagine how great M2's drive Btw there's a couple other ways to decipher an M2 from M2C on the front: the kidney grilles. The M2C has the kidney grilles connected as one piece, and they're a slightly different shape. The M2 has the same shape/size kidney grilles as lower-level F22's. The M2 doesn't have the M mirrors either, but the M2C does.
I love my m240i convertible, i drove a 2020 M2 competition, i guess the ride was ok, i just dont see any difference other than a bumpier ride, i know it goes faster, i like to drop the top and you cant do it on this car
@@m3nine11 really just that, the sound, and the price tag. Now I do hear the latest software improved on the lag and a few other issues with power delivery and j haven't tried that yet.
loved everything about this vid: visuals, commentary, perfect run time. not too short and not too long ... However the sound, i normally dont have to adjust volume on sound tests.
Thanks so much for the awesome video. Just subbed. I've enjoyed your shorts but never watched an actual video, this is exactly what I was looking for. Your review style gives an intimate feel, as if I'm really there, making this more than a spec sheet. I appreciate your attention to detail on things that matter when daily driving like materials. A great video on my current dream car (as of the past two days, we'll see about next week lol)
It's a beautiful car (minus the oil drum sized exhaust) and sounds like it'd be a blast to drive. Driver's knee pad is awesome. The illuminated M2 seat badges seem gimmicky, but are kinda nice. Steering wheel is disappointing though - would've preferred it slightly thicker with a flat bottom. The classic/simple look of the cluster is a win. That's designed for a driver. No gimmicks or distractions, just the info you need infront of your face. But overall, $67k fully loaded seems to be a bit much. The rarity makes it kinda awesome, and the subtly of its looks means it'll only be truly recognizable by fellow enthusiasts... which I love. I can only dream of driving one of these. Awesome review.
Oh trust me, the steering wheel is incredibly thick. Much thicker than this video made it seem. The car is overall very good just wish it wasn’t so bouncy. That issue aside, it’s a great sized vehicle with lots of power! I do think the manual would do a better job of extracting that power though. 👍
Really great review. Very very detailed. Not an intimidating person. Very smooth commentary. Best part was the final road drive, felt like I was driving the car. Great work Forrest. Keep up the good work man!
@@nessuno5403 Ah, well the one I test drove was the 7-speed auto... I thought I heard the salesman say it's all they had available... maybe he was referring only to what they had immediately available.
These cars pick up huge hp with just a tune. Same hp as a tuned m3 or m4. Tune eliminates all the limits of the factory under rating which are obvious on any dyno readout. It's literally a flat line where the torque is factory restricted. -----
Nice review, but testing an M2 on a long straight in the city while driving mostly 45 mph, seriously...? The end of your review was the best part on the twisty road 👍
Really have fallen in love with this car. I’m looking for one now, their price has gone up during these weird times so a well kitted used one is almost as much as buying new would have been. But since the next M2 is likely to have a ZF auto 8 speed and more of the BMW cars will be moving to electric the F87 is the one to get. Great review brother
I had a 2020 M2 for 3 years and I really liked it. It's a fun driver's car. My biggest complaint was the stereo. It's pretty abysmal for a 70k car. The interior could be a bit better too, but drivability was great. (although I'd definitely go with the manual. It's too bad you had the auto here) That being said, I only put 18k miles on it, and had a few problems. A rear seal and then some sort of belt issue that they never did fix before I traded it in on a new RS3 I ordered a year earlier. I took it in 3 different times in the month or two leading up to that. Any time I started it you'd hear a belt noise for the first couple minutes it was warming up. Overall I like the RS3 more, but the M2 was a cool car.
Nothing right now. I get press vehicles so often that I don’t really need one. However, I do plan to get something next year, God willing! Not sure what though. 🤔
Great review. Very Well done. This is the only BMW I care about and actually want. I still wish it was lighter weight. The muffler is quite unattractive. Otherwise a great car.
Nice review. Does it also feature Android Auto? I had an OG M2. To comment on the back seat, it works really well for forward facing car seats. Had two Clek Fllo's in it without issue at all. In fact it was very easy to get kids into with the wide front opening where my current Golf R is kind of cramped.
@@SamieSocal Nice! It's such a good car! Fun and fast like a sports car, but i'm currently in the middle of moving and having all that trunk space along with decently sized rear seats has come in very handy! Nothing beats a really good do-everything sports coupe in my opinion!
See that Texas Boy got them Jersey Plates on that Thang. LOL. Dont worry,We'll graft you in to the state Big man, LOL. Your doing an excellent, keep doing what your doing.
I also would get it with a manual! Decent price point for this car. Only issue is the ugly muffler; reminds me of the ugly front grill in the M4. I’d take a manual Supra next year... maybe!👍🏻
If my lil research is accurate, this BMW, the CS edition and the M6 are the only BMW cars (and the ones a lil before and after) with noticeable upgrades in technology. I really like the M3... But I can't stand the lack of obvious technology therein!
@@nessuno5403 The BMW M2, M2 Competition and the M2 CS are the only BMWs I know about that has noticable technology upgrades... In it's class. I'm not sold on the other variants bcuz the technology in them are old!
Car does not have adaptive cruise control nor lane keep assist. those are lane departure warning and frontal collision warning. The gauge cluster also is not fully digital. The needles are physical and the numbers are illumiated. The only part that's digital is the bottom that tells data and gear position. The car does not have runflats. Decent review, but more research is required. I don't even know why I am watching this when I own one already.
cool review. but two major points that aren't remotely based in reality: 1) @20:17 how is a m2c a "parts bin" car and the N55 M2 isn't....? the N55 was also an existing engine put in a new model. i'm super happy about getting a real M engine, instead of a hotted up non-M engine. 2) @21:10 the car definitely does NOT perform at its best in automatic. i'm sorry to be so blunt, but wtf are you talking about? in auto mode, there is a significant delay when you mash the pedal unless your rpms are already high. the only way to get instant torque while cruising is to have it in manual mode and drop 2 gears to get your rpms to 4k. on the other hand, the supra does not have this issue, it always has full torque on tap. but it also stops pulling at around 5500 rpm, while the M2C pulls all the way to 7000ish i also disagree that the supra has better steering. both are artificial, but the m2c weights up nicely with more load. the supra doesn't have this so it has kind of a rubbery disconnected feel, but it also has a faster steering ratio. supposedly you can remedy this by using polyurethane bushings instead of the oem rubber ones. your hands are a bit more busy in an m2c, in general. so i guess the question is, do you like faster steering? or would you want more progressive weight in the steering that gives a sense of feel, although artificial?
![[#2024MAMA] ROSÉ (로제), Bruno Mars - APT. | Mnet 241122 방송](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dgGqD28J6aQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Hey everyone! I apologize about not filming the rear seat space! I had the clip but the audio was not useable and I couldn't put it into the review. Just know that the rear seat is useable! I can fit back there being six feet tall but I am a tad bit cramped. Easily can be used as storage space or to accommodate that 3rd or 4th person in a pinch!
I have a family of 4. We fit in our 2 series no problem. I am the largest as Dad and often sit in back with one of my daughters. No issues fitting. Never understood how BMW can make a smaller coupe than a Mustang or Camaro and their back seats aren't usable whereas the 2 series is. However with a CONVERTIBLE 2 series back seats suck.. they move too vertical and you lose a lot of space on the sides. The Coupe is fine!
Do a review on a 2020 Lotus Evora GT (Paddle Shift/Automatic Version). Curious about your thoughts on this car.
The M2 has been a dream car for me ever since it was released. Thank you Forrest for your great review. Hope to have a go in this car myself some day.
You got this
U got it yet?
@@marcelld6709 Not yet. Working towards it.
My dream car as well... love it!
@@sushilnarain2273 how about now?
The pops and crackles come on after the engine warms up. At least that's my theory.
That’s a fair assessment. Before warm up it’s mostly angry groaning, love that part too
You are absolutely correct.
also rev limited before warm up
4 years later and still in love with mine. BTW that "moulded stitching" on the dash is REAL stitching - despite the fact that it's not actually stiching anything together. Pop the trim panel if you want to see the evidence.
Agree with the huge muffler; there’s a $5 fix - spray paint. Specifically, use high-temp BBQ paint from any hardware store. I painted mine satin black on the 2nd day of ownership & did the same on my Jeep, because it’s lifted and has a similar highly visible muffler that started to discolor.
I rather spend a few thousands more and get a M2 Comp over the Supra. I'm not looking from track times and I prefer the looks of the M2.
I also prefer the looks of the M2. I guess it depends on what you want. The BMW is way more practical and can easily be had as a daily vehicle. The Supra could as well but you would have to be much more of a "small living" kind of person. You can’t take a lot of things with you, there is hardly any storage on the inside, and it is way smaller as well. It is, however, the superior car when it comes to driving feel and handling!
OMG yes. Japanese car with some German parts or a Genuine German performance car isn’t even a fair comparison. I am not sure the two car even attracts the same price point buyer.
I was cross shopping those two exact cars and decided to spend the extra 10k on the M2 Competition. I do not regret my decision the lease bit and i also got it in MT to boot! Something the Supra obviously doesnt offer. Its a fantastic car and is my daily.
Happy I bought my M2C .. it’s got a manual.. that’s a win for me
If the Supra had a manual... this maybe would change?
Driving mine for a week and love it. Actually I recognised the speedo needles are actually there but lighted like they are digital. I think so they have no lag like other full digital ones. And I love this fact
The back end coming out or being squirly doesn't worry you?
@@chrisginoc no because it's very linear in how it loses traction
Best M2C review on YT imo. Fed up of searching for proper reviews and only coming up with spotty rich boys demonstrating their revving skillz!
Thanks for posting.
The most perfect car ever made imo!!!!
It was said so manny times in so many places that dash in M2C is not digital. It is simple dash with moving needles but LED back lighted.
I just picked up my M2 Comp and love it. thanks for the video. enjoyed it
Great video...my exact car. The first thing I did is painted that muffler flat black, added matching m-pedals and wrapped the roof, mirrors, 3 front bumper slits and side skirts gloss black!!!
Yikes.
This is the best review I have seen of the M2 comp yet
It does have traditional needles, the only digital parts are the screens in the middle and in the bottom of the rev counter, it also doesn't have runflats. (trust me, I know)
Wow! Another stellar review, Forrest! Love how in-depth you go. When you floored it, my ears perked up! Zoooooom!!! Glad you had fun! 🙌🏽 🙌🏽 🙌🏽
6:06
M2 exhaust noise:
TH-cam CC: [MUSIC]
Me: OMG HE TOTALLY UNDERSTANDS IT!!
idk as a daily driver, I think I would prefer the Porsche 718 Cayman - it would be more reliable, and maybe a more comfortable ride
though i think the M2 competition may go down as a future classic
You should use a dedicated microphone during the driving section, because it's the most important part of a car review!
Just got a new one a few days ago that us binaural audio! Thanks for the suggestion and expect realistic levels of audio feedback on future sports car videos!
Such good observation and detail in this review, Forrest! I had this same press vehicle and I STILL learned something.
The cluster is not fully digital. It’s actually analog which gets illuminated but sits behind a dark screen so it makes it look digital. You can actually see the mph and rpm needles while the car is off if you look closely
Having this car would be a dream come true for me
When people starting bmw and right away starting to accelerate to hear exhaust, is wrong.
You have to start the car (one exhaust valve will be open) in 5 min car will open second valve (after warming up catalytic converter).
Only now you can switch to Sport and try exhaust sound.
🙂
PS in 5 min you will actually hear when the car is open a second valve of the exhaust.
Great review sir !!!!
Good delivery but so MANY BAD INACCURACIES: it's an in-line twin-turbo 6, not a V6 turbo; PARK transmission is automatic, leave the car in DRIVE and switch off; it does not have adaptive cruise, but that button is city auto-braking; knee pad is for cornering not tall drivers; the instruments are NOT fully digital, but partly (just the bottom centre and right display); the centre console button after traction is NOT for transmission but engine mode; manual mode is also activated via the paddles; iDrive "COM" button is for your telephone not internet; the sound inside is digitized. While driving, it shows you are quite inexperienced: you don't get the transmission modes; your steering, braking and rolling criticisms are ill-founded (obviously you haven't driven the Supra properly or to the limit, as its suspension is softer and rolls more!).
Did you miss the banner correcting the engine setup?
@@psychicpants8856 2 years later? Get back to sleep
@@nessuno5403 no response tho lol
@@nessuno5403 also why would I go to sleep I’ve been up for a while
@@psychicpants8856 count this as a 2nd response. I need to learn to ignore idiots :)
Still £40k in the UK (has gone up recently!). Hopefully it drops down to £30k eventually and then it’s so tempting.
Defo a car to have when the world turns electric. Can see this easily shooting up in value
I fear they will mess up the next 2 series coupé like the 1 series. Buy it as long as you can!
I know. It's gonna be mainly FWD! 🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@mrjjthor wrong! The next 2 coupe is already testing and will remain rear wheel drive. It may be built in Mexico, however, based on Z4/Supra. Which means, it will no longer be a mini M4.
nes suno really? I thought would be only on m240 or m140 as they r suited models for b58. Maybe they will keep the new s58 engine for new m2comp. My only fear is they make it only awd and not rwd as the current 2 series vehicles.
@@audiophilemetallian M cars now always have S engines, so the M2 will get the S58 and Z4 will stay B58. AWD is only from M3/M4 and above and here is RWD confirmation for the future 2 Series coupé www.bmwblog.com/2019/10/21/bmw-official-confirms-upcoming-2-series-coupe-will-remain-rwd/
Nicely presented, these cars are a dream. Looks, performance and carbon fiber !
Its the mistake most reviewers make ..They rev the car before its properly warmed up.
You forgot to mention the center console armrest is adjustable in position sliding front to back
Nicely done review bud. Just wanted to point out the reason for the muffler hanging so low. BMW says it is to prevent parachuting in the rear bumper. The grooves in it are to channel air below and around the bumper. They don’t want air getting into the hollow of the bumper to avoid drag. Also means that they didn’t install proper underbody aero panels and are thus relying on the low hanging muffler instead.
They should paint muffler black or put in panels to cover muffler. Looks bad.
I'm going to test drive one this Saturday thanks for the heads-up
As it heats up, the exhaust will sound better.
You have to wait 2 minutes for the exhaust to fully open up with the pops. Also if you tap on the gas in m2 you can instantly hear the exhaust open up, but it won’t until you give the pedal a little tap.
I'm not an M2C owner, but speaking as an M240i owner (with the 6-speed manual) the 2-series platform is a wonderful one. Great size, great chassis, and I think the power and handling is fantastic already. I can only imagine how great M2's drive
Btw there's a couple other ways to decipher an M2 from M2C on the front: the kidney grilles. The M2C has the kidney grilles connected as one piece, and they're a slightly different shape. The M2 has the same shape/size kidney grilles as lower-level F22's. The M2 doesn't have the M mirrors either, but the M2C does.
I love my m240i convertible, i drove a 2020 M2 competition, i guess the ride was ok, i just dont see any difference other than a bumpier ride, i know it goes faster, i like to drop the top and you cant do it on this car
Good review. Mine just got to the port, awaiting a ship to bring it to me. Can’t wait
Forget 0-60 times, N55 vs S55 or M seats vs M-Sport seats. Between the OG M2 and the M2 Competition, which car feels better?
I’ve driven both. COMP
that is what matters the feeling, no one cares about the seats
I've owned an OG M2. Went to trade it in for a Comp. Was not happy with the comp. The N55 has its charm. Less overall grunt but also a lot less lag.
@@cwx8 that’s interesting to hear. Apart from the lag what else were you not a fan of?
@@m3nine11 really just that, the sound, and the price tag. Now I do hear the latest software improved on the lag and a few other issues with power delivery and j haven't tried that yet.
It was up to temperature that’s why it sounded different 👌🏼
loved everything about this vid: visuals, commentary, perfect run time. not too short and not too long ... However the sound, i normally dont have to adjust volume on sound tests.
They're such awesome cars. I love the Hockenheim Silver a lot more than the Sunset Orange we reviewed. Great review, Forrest.
Long Beach Blue baby
Thanks so much for the awesome video. Just subbed. I've enjoyed your shorts but never watched an actual video, this is exactly what I was looking for. Your review style gives an intimate feel, as if I'm really there, making this more than a spec sheet. I appreciate your attention to detail on things that matter when daily driving like materials. A great video on my current dream car (as of the past two days, we'll see about next week lol)
I'm surprised you didn't comment on the terrible steering. It's got a weird disconnect. You turn the steering wheel and there is a delay. Very odd...
Humble beginnings
It's a beautiful car (minus the oil drum sized exhaust) and sounds like it'd be a blast to drive. Driver's knee pad is awesome. The illuminated M2 seat badges seem gimmicky, but are kinda nice. Steering wheel is disappointing though - would've preferred it slightly thicker with a flat bottom. The classic/simple look of the cluster is a win. That's designed for a driver. No gimmicks or distractions, just the info you need infront of your face. But overall, $67k fully loaded seems to be a bit much. The rarity makes it kinda awesome, and the subtly of its looks means it'll only be truly recognizable by fellow enthusiasts... which I love. I can only dream of driving one of these. Awesome review.
Oh trust me, the steering wheel is incredibly thick. Much thicker than this video made it seem. The car is overall very good just wish it wasn’t so bouncy. That issue aside, it’s a great sized vehicle with lots of power! I do think the manual would do a better job of extracting that power though. 👍
Really great review. Very very detailed. Not an intimidating person. Very smooth commentary. Best part was the final road drive, felt like I was driving the car. Great work Forrest. Keep up the good work man!
Definitely a manual is best for any drivers car. I personally prefer the 1m for it's rarity.
I drove one, loved it. Would be nice to have a stick-shift option.
It is available manual
It comes in a 6speed too...
@@nessuno5403 Ah, well the one I test drove was the 7-speed auto... I thought I heard the salesman say it's all they had available... maybe he was referring only to what they had immediately available.
These cars pick up huge hp with just a tune. Same hp as a tuned m3 or m4. Tune eliminates all the limits of the factory under rating which are obvious on any dyno readout. It's literally a flat line where the torque is factory restricted. -----
What surprised me most of the m2c was the amount of space you get.
This car review is...good.
The gauges are NOT digital btw
Umm they are analog digital
Very in-depth! A++++++
Now this is a true bmw
It is perfect, don't you dare say otherwise lol
Very calm/clear tone - great review!! A+
Nice review, but testing an M2 on a long straight in the city while driving mostly 45 mph, seriously...? The end of your review was the best part on the twisty road 👍
First time viewer. Nice thorough review, thanks!
You need to check them tyres..I didn't relise BMW put Run flats on their M cars
I mean the front grill is different too from og m2. In fact whole new front end compared to og m2 not just the 3 lower air dividers
Agree with your comment on the rims.
M2 comp is turbocharged inline 6
Alter the look of the M2C drastically and cheaply with a set of 20mm wheel spacers on each corner. Unbelievable how much better it looks
What effect does that have?
Really have fallen in love with this car.
I’m looking for one now, their price has gone up during these weird times so a well kitted used one is almost as much as buying new would have been.
But since the next M2 is likely to have a ZF auto 8 speed and more of the BMW cars will be moving to electric the F87 is the one to get.
Great review brother
Upcoming M2 will have a manual
Never noticed mufler until you said something 😭 😭😃
I had a 2020 M2 for 3 years and I really liked it. It's a fun driver's car. My biggest complaint was the stereo. It's pretty abysmal for a 70k car. The interior could be a bit better too, but drivability was great. (although I'd definitely go with the manual. It's too bad you had the auto here)
That being said, I only put 18k miles on it, and had a few problems. A rear seal and then some sort of belt issue that they never did fix before I traded it in on a new RS3 I ordered a year earlier. I took it in 3 different times in the month or two leading up to that. Any time I started it you'd hear a belt noise for the first couple minutes it was warming up.
Overall I like the RS3 more, but the M2 was a cool car.
Another excellent review good sir! What car are you currently using s as your everyday driver?
Nothing right now. I get press vehicles so often that I don’t really need one. However, I do plan to get something next year, God willing! Not sure what though. 🤔
Great review. Very Well done. This is the only BMW I care about and actually want. I still wish it was lighter weight. The muffler is quite unattractive. Otherwise a great car.
Nice review. Does it also feature Android Auto? I had an OG M2. To comment on the back seat, it works really well for forward facing car seats. Had two Clek Fllo's in it without issue at all. In fact it was very easy to get kids into with the wide front opening where my current Golf R is kind of cramped.
Great in depth review, I will be test driving one soon. Sounds like you prefer the original M2 over the Comp pack bc of engine weight.
I'll get my flame suit on.... why would you buy this at almost 70 grand when the C8 Corvette exists? Honest question.
4 seats vs 2
I saved up forever for a new Supra, but then bought an M2 competition instead. Sorry Toyota, offer a freakin manual next time.....
I was in the same boat and got the M2c as well! We made the right choice for sure! 😅
@@SamieSocal Nice! It's such a good car! Fun and fast like a sports car, but i'm currently in the middle of moving and having all that trunk space along with decently sized rear seats has come in very handy! Nothing beats a really good do-everything sports coupe in my opinion!
I’m going through the same route and after seating in all of them, I’m waiting to get my m2c!
Fantastic review I would surely get one in November this year
my friend had similar looking wheels on his E92 M3.
It's a BMW classic design.
Do a review on a 2020 Lotus Evora GT (Paddle Shift/Automatic Version). Curious about your thoughts on this car.
But why would you buy a Lotus with an automatic?
Should have try the manual transmission.
v6??? It's a straight 6 god damn it.
Read the annotation and calm down.
Superb review, really well done, and very enjoyable to watch, I own the original bmw m2 and absolutely love it, well done again fantastic video.
See that Texas Boy got them Jersey Plates on that Thang. LOL. Dont worry,We'll graft you in to the state Big man, LOL. Your doing an excellent, keep doing what your doing.
Not all dead pedal are chrome some are just plastic on m2c
You can probably paint that exhaust black so it doesn't stand out.
dream car
I also would get it with a manual! Decent price point for this car. Only issue is the ugly muffler; reminds me of the ugly front grill in the M4. I’d take a manual Supra next year... maybe!👍🏻
What’s with the orange reflectors on the front arches? We don’t have them in the UK
Nicely done review!
Very detailed. Thank you.
Well in Malaysia, this same exact car cost hundred fifty thousand USD.. I wish I live in the states where cars are so cheap..
I feel you brother.
in my country the m2 competition not the cs will cost you 160k
I wish BMWs were more reliable and less expensive to maintain.
Forrest i love this car but quick question M2 Comp or M4 ?
M4 only if you need more space. For everything else, the M2 is superior as a driver's car.
I had a 15 m3 and prefer it over my now 20 m2c.. idk y though
If my lil research is accurate, this BMW, the CS edition and the M6 are the only BMW cars (and the ones a lil before and after) with noticeable upgrades in technology. I really like the M3... But I can't stand the lack of obvious technology therein!
What?
@@nessuno5403 The BMW M2, M2 Competition and the M2 CS are the only BMWs I know about that has noticable technology upgrades... In it's class. I'm not sold on the other variants bcuz the technology in them are old!
@@errolmartin4173 I don't understand what technology you refer to. There's nothing new in them.
What is more fun? This or mx5
I’m selling my mx5 for this. Mx5 is fun especially a manual RF, but this car is raw power
Thank you for this detailed review! I’m looking to get one and this informative video basically sold it for me.
Great review, but I think the leather is really crappy for a car on this price point.
The instruments are not digital, the needles are analogue but seem digital bacause they are backlit.
Car does not have adaptive cruise control nor lane keep assist. those are lane departure warning and frontal collision warning. The gauge cluster also is not fully digital. The needles are physical and the numbers are illumiated. The only part that's digital is the bottom that tells data and gear position.
The car does not have runflats.
Decent review, but more research is required. I don't even know why I am watching this when I own one already.
cool review.
but two major points that aren't remotely based in reality:
1) @20:17 how is a m2c a "parts bin" car and the N55 M2 isn't....? the N55 was also an existing engine put in a new model. i'm super happy about getting a real M engine, instead of a hotted up non-M engine.
2) @21:10 the car definitely does NOT perform at its best in automatic. i'm sorry to be so blunt, but wtf are you talking about? in auto mode, there is a significant delay when you mash the pedal unless your rpms are already high. the only way to get instant torque while cruising is to have it in manual mode and drop 2 gears to get your rpms to 4k. on the other hand, the supra does not have this issue, it always has full torque on tap. but it also stops pulling at around 5500 rpm, while the M2C pulls all the way to 7000ish
i also disagree that the supra has better steering. both are artificial, but the m2c weights up nicely with more load. the supra doesn't have this so it has kind of a rubbery disconnected feel, but it also has a faster steering ratio. supposedly you can remedy this by using polyurethane bushings instead of the oem rubber ones. your hands are a bit more busy in an m2c, in general. so i guess the question is, do you like faster steering? or would you want more progressive weight in the steering that gives a sense of feel, although artificial?
Enjoy your terrible exhaust on that “rEaL m EnGiNe” absolutely abysmal and I’d be ashamed to drive one
Also detuned 🤣
Awesome review, no nonsense and to the point! Thank you!
Awesome car man!
Why almost?
the bottom thing is ugly :(
Sounds like a lot of road noise or is it something else?
I own one, its pretty loud inside. Road noise from the tires mostly.
Is that reap carbon fibre in the interior or fake ???
Real.
great review
the gauges are not digital.
All sports car look good in red or similar. The worse you can buy is a Ferrari that is not red!!