Whoot! Just today I was talking to a friend about buying an M2. I open up TH-cam, I see a new Bmw M2 review by you, I think 'what a coincidence'. I play the video, I hear my music! I think the universe is trying to tell me to get this car ;)
TEN THIRTY ONE Agreed very heavily. They have lost touch with their core customer base looking for quality, pretty, light, fun RWD vehicles to drive. Let alone with a manual transmission. However the M2 shows they still have some sort of old R&D values.
BMW did not make its reputation on "luxury cars." It made it on sport coupes. The M2 is small and tight enough to make me think of the E36 m3 most of all. That engine had decent low-end torque, which the E46 did not. The E46 was great fun to rev up, but the M2's curve is closer to the E36, just better. I like the old steering better, but as this review says, the M2's steering is not at all bad. The M3/4/5/6 all feel big. Powerful, but big. This car, although it is heavier than ideal, still feels small, and that's where BMW made its early mark. Money was not an issue for me, and I chose the M2 over the M4 after driving both. Then I put a Dinan P2 kit on it, and other mods, including a catted DP, a clutch pedal kit and a SSK. Great little car.
I wonder what BMW engineers were smoking when they came up with that one. If you mess up the downshift without traction control, it's all up to you to fix the chassis balance.
So seems no one on the internet knows how to drive without traction control 🤦🏽♂️. It’s hilarious because anyone trying to perfect heel and toe should probably learn car control without the aids but this is just my opinion.
The M2 is basically the new E46 M3. Lightweight, rear wheel drive, coupe, not really big but not really small, not overpowered, sounds good, and available in manual. Yeah, the M4/M3 is available in a stick but the thing is a land yacht compared to the E46 M3 and M2
Definitely liking this style of review, David! You should do some normal "Hey this is the 2018 (insert car here)" type of reviews every once in a while. Love all your videos, but it would be cool to incorporate your review style and personality into new, stock performance cars from the manufacturers.
*david I'm in Hilton head South Carolina. I see you haven't reviewed any 6th gen camaro ss. I have a 2018 camaro ss 1le and id love you to review it. if anyone else would like to see that also please like this so he can see.*
How about a mercedes benz w202 c36 or c43, those are classics, the first amg/mb production cars. And i have a c180 thats why i want him to review them.
Just got my M2. Though is a N55 engine but the car is perfect for daily and spirit drive. Was planning to get the M3 and made my last minute decision to change to a M2. Glad I made that change. Good review. Thumbs up!
When you said your favorites of the previous gen were the 135i, and 1series m coupe, I had to like the video. Those are my two favorites from that gen too
In my eyes, the 1-series coupe is a modern E30 while the new 2 series is a modern E36 or E46. In terms of size it fits right between those two and the shape of it really reminds me of the E46.
Actually you can turn off rev matching in the car. You have to turn off all the driver aids (stability control). So if you hold the traction control button down for long enough, then it fully defeats the stability control and with that it turns off the auto rev matching.
I'm with +Jax in the sense that I enjoy seeing you do a "regular" car review, but I encourage you to explore other avenues. I hate to be the guy that recommends following trends, but this is a business, David... Start a project. Do the work yourself (if I can you can too). People like progress, they like seeing money that isn't theirs roll in. There's nothing wrong with the regular car review but you have to add something else in. Your heart is in the best place possible and I really can't say that about 90% of TH-camrs but I think you can make that your advantage. Look at Adam... Most of his most popular videos are about the projects he's working on (aside from the silly clickbait peanut butter video ;) ). David, you belong in this community and we WANT you in this community - learn to fit the mold until you move on to greater things.
In addition, your content is like Matt Farrahs, but his is better... and you can partially blame that on Atlantas shitty roads and heavy traffic into the northern area.... So you NEEEEEEEEED to look at other avenues.
Hey David, you should do another video just talking about new cars and stuff, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the raptor ranger, the Mercedes AMG one, and so on. Be about it bro.
BMW needs to make a CSL version of this car with dry carbon fiber hood and trunk and all lightweight options like manual adjusting seats and hand crank windows and the like.
It sounds good, and looks good, but my only problem with it is to many electronics... at least for me. I'm old school in a way and stear away a lot from more electronically powered vehicles. I guess it just takes some getting used to. Great car review though!
My 2002 Volkswagen Gti Vr6 has ESP which “Electronic Stability Program” but it basically turns off traction control in my car. It will rip a good/decent fwd burnout sometimes if I do it just right. 😬
My wife and one of our friends both fit behind me and said friend's husband in a 228i... we are all 5' 9" or taller. Wouldn't want to be there for too long but they were OK back there for a weekend.
3500lb is an issue I can't overlook. Engineers can employ lots of technological counter measures to control it, but physics does not bend, not even for Germans. Power is only as effective as the weight it's physically pushing around, and although it feels nimble that WEIGHT always comes into play eventually. That's 9.58lbs. per HP, and to put that into perspective a 2017 Corvette is 7.45lbs. per HP with equal relative torque. 0-60 3.6 sec. My 1980lbs, 330 hp turbo Datsun 510 is 6.0lbs. per hp, 0-60 3.4 sec. Real performance is matter of physics.
What? My M4 is stick shift. Most M cars you can build them with either double clutch or manual. Most dealerships just order all their cars auto and people think they don't come in manual too lol. Won't last for long though.
I don't know, it's still too big, as an e30 owner I still like this, but it's no e30 predecessor, more like the e46. If you want a modern e30 look for a 1 series
maybe I'm just an old stiff, but I can't get used to the idea of engine/exhaust noise being pumped into the cabin via speakers. It just seems so ricey. Like fake BOV flutters. Just get a louder exhaust, what's wrong with the engine's natural noise anyway. Too much luxury/performance intrusion
The point he was making was when the e30 M3 was released in 1988 is was like no other car out there. It was fast, it handled. It brought a true driving experience that the market was lacking and that's what he is comparing the M2 to. It's a refresher, it's a sports car. It's a sheer driving pleasure.
Whoot! Just today I was talking to a friend about buying an M2. I open up TH-cam, I see a new Bmw M2 review by you, I think 'what a coincidence'. I play the video, I hear my music!
I think the universe is trying to tell me to get this car ;)
Chuki Beats
It is. thats like freaky weird dude.
chukiiiiii love ur beats man
Chuki Beats that's ur music? Shit colder than a mf keep doin u champ
if you do get it in stick!! if you want dct get m4
GET. IT.
I like seeing you do a "regular" review. Keep em coming!
JAX yeah it's nice to see a review once in a while.
I love his reviews. It's less numbers and more "how does he car feel".
JAX I
Wow, that was really specific. :-)
That color is soo nice.
This is the first, and last, modern BMW I'm interested in. The proportions are proper.
TEN THIRTY ONE Agreed very heavily. They have lost touch with their core customer base looking for quality, pretty, light, fun RWD vehicles to drive. Let alone with a manual transmission. However the M2 shows they still have some sort of old R&D values.
BMW did not make its reputation on "luxury cars." It made it on sport coupes. The M2 is small and tight enough to make me think of the E36 m3 most of all. That engine had decent low-end torque, which the E46 did not. The E46 was great fun to rev up, but the M2's curve is closer to the E36, just better. I like the old steering better, but as this review says, the M2's steering is not at all bad. The M3/4/5/6 all feel big. Powerful, but big. This car, although it is heavier than ideal, still feels small, and that's where BMW made its early mark. Money was not an issue for me, and I chose the M2 over the M4 after driving both. Then I put a Dinan P2 kit on it, and other mods, including a catted DP, a clutch pedal kit and a SSK. Great little car.
Auto revmatching turns off when you fully disable traction control btw
I'm so happy your reviewed a M2 with a manual transmission 🙂.
You can actually turn off the rev match feature by turning off traction control
I wonder what BMW engineers were smoking when they came up with that one. If you mess up the downshift without traction control, it's all up to you to fix the chassis balance.
I agree with bmw. If you think you can rev match then you shouldn’t be relying on driver aids.
It is still kind of a "con" for people trying to learn how to drive spiritedly.
You cant learn that with an M2 unless you want to crash.
So seems no one on the internet knows how to drive without traction control 🤦🏽♂️. It’s hilarious because anyone trying to perfect heel and toe should probably learn car control without the aids but this is just my opinion.
The M2 is basically the new E46 M3. Lightweight, rear wheel drive, coupe, not really big but not really small, not overpowered, sounds good, and available in manual. Yeah, the M4/M3 is available in a stick but the thing is a land yacht compared to the E46 M3 and M2
Definitely liking this style of review, David! You should do some normal "Hey this is the 2018 (insert car here)" type of reviews every once in a while. Love all your videos, but it would be cool to incorporate your review style and personality into new, stock performance cars from the manufacturers.
Hopefully they make more cars like this instead of boats with 600hp.
Nick Sperlein them boats still pull tho sooooo
Kevon Usher You right.
It's still a pretty heavy car, around 3300 pounds, it's mostly just lightweight compared to its contemporaries.
Nermket that's the weight of the e46m, so...
Nick Sperlein watch Joe knows best' video on an M6 that he just released apparently BMW did make another car like this.
inline 6 sound>despacito
You can turn off blipshifting in the m2, but doing that also turns off stability control
Am I the only one that thinks that he finally did a decent cinematic intro on this video?? David learn from this one, this....is quite good
Daniel JK nope, his content lost a shit load of quality... i switched to Roads Untraveled and Gears and Gasoline
Finally get to order mine this Tuesday! Can't wait
You can turn the rev match off. Sport plus and ESC full off
Dudeinblue doesn't skid
The perfect Saturday morning.
I don't watch many BlueDude videos but i like them cos they always seem honest and accurate
*david I'm in Hilton head South Carolina. I see you haven't reviewed any 6th gen camaro ss. I have a 2018 camaro ss 1le and id love you to review it. if anyone else would like to see that also please like this so he can see.*
On his channel page, I believe he has an email specifically for comments like yours. Check it out!
You should review a 90´s Mercedes like a w124 or something
Emil Schmidt What about a 2003 C240 Mercedes? 😄
How about a mercedes benz w202 c36 or c43, those are classics, the first amg/mb production cars. And i have a c180 thats why i want him to review them.
Just got my M2. Though is a N55 engine but the car is perfect for daily and spirit drive. Was planning to get the M3 and made my last minute decision to change to a M2. Glad I made that change. Good review. Thumbs up!
Want, so much want!
Bra you honestly do the best car reviews on TH-cam. Another great episode
Glenns channel is awesome. Lots of videos of his M2 and his other BMW M cars. Make more videos with him David !
Best glamour shots to date
Great Review of my car, David. Thank you !
I too like these unmodified reviews you do. Thank you David!
legit this is my dream car atm
Same, but these cars cost well over 100K € in Finland because they are so rare.
sammeeeeeeee
jerman domestic market? lol
yea bro jerman domestic market is lit (im joking)
same. It's my dream actually achievable dream car. The real dream car is the McLaren P1 in White with Hyper Silver wheels.
When you said your favorites of the previous gen were the 135i, and 1series m coupe, I had to like the video. Those are my two favorites from that gen too
I own a 1M as well, maybe I can have David review it next time. check out the videos of both on my channel
That would be cool! I'd love to see a 1 series m coupe from davids point of view!
I will try to arrange that... In the meantime, please watch my 1M videos and let me know what you think. thank you for subscribing to my channel
"David should do another BMW sometime soon"
*Sees upload*
you know that rubbery feeling in the stick goes away with use, and when it goes, damn it is a great feeling shifter.
The M2 has passive dampers with no option for adaptive - so there is no way it is 'stiffening up' in sport mode!
1 of the best car channel on utube
The M2 is my favourite modern M car just because it's small and reminds me of the 1M
check out move videos of this M2 and my 1M on my channel
Glenns Car Collection will do thanks
YEEEEEEESSSSS I NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD REVIEW IT
this video needs more love, great review man!
I had an M2 for a lil' while and I still think it's the best modern sportscar you can buy today!
In my eyes, the 1-series coupe is a modern E30 while the new 2 series is a modern E36 or E46. In terms of size it fits right between those two and the shape of it really reminds me of the E46.
Actually you can turn off rev matching in the car. You have to turn off all the driver aids (stability control). So if you hold the traction control button down for long enough, then it fully defeats the stability control and with that it turns off the auto rev matching.
Great job David as always! Feels like the M2 is gonna go down in history as a legendary BMW :D
I'm with +Jax in the sense that I enjoy seeing you do a "regular" car review, but I encourage you to explore other avenues. I hate to be the guy that recommends following trends, but this is a business, David... Start a project. Do the work yourself (if I can you can too). People like progress, they like seeing money that isn't theirs roll in. There's nothing wrong with the regular car review but you have to add something else in. Your heart is in the best place possible and I really can't say that about 90% of TH-camrs but I think you can make that your advantage. Look at Adam... Most of his most popular videos are about the projects he's working on (aside from the silly clickbait peanut butter video ;) ). David, you belong in this community and we WANT you in this community - learn to fit the mold until you move on to greater things.
In addition, your content is like Matt Farrahs, but his is better... and you can partially blame that on Atlantas shitty roads and heavy traffic into the northern area.... So you NEEEEEEEEED to look at other avenues.
Hey David, you should do another video just talking about new cars and stuff, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the raptor ranger, the Mercedes AMG one, and so on. Be about it bro.
Great car, I owned the 2017 mineral grey, but had to sell it. But definitely a worthwhile purchase if you can afford it
You can get a 6 speed manual in both the M3 and M4, and can also get the dual clutch in the M2....
Turn off traction control completely and the automatic rev matching is inactive. So full hooligan mode is possible.
GlennsCarCollection is a great channel, I subscribed, lots of videos of this M2, his 1M,
If the driving experience is how you say it is im glad they are paying homage somewhere to the old BM's
BMW needs to make a CSL version of this car with dry carbon fiber hood and trunk and all lightweight options like manual adjusting seats and hand crank windows and the like.
Love compact beefy little cars.
You do know they put both a manual and dual clutch in the M2, M3, and M4. And you can turn of auto rev matching by turning of stability control.
My boy glen!
You can turn off the rev matching... just hold on the dsc button for 5 seconds completely turning off dsc and rev marching
Thought you were about to start rapping when that dope beat started.
Did you shoot the glamor shots by hand? They look really nice! Also, great review as always man; and of course, keep it up!
My dream car 😍 reason why i want to work hard to add this car to my collection which already consists of classic stock e34 bmw
That dude in blue you can turn rev match off by holding down on the traction control button
It sounds good, and looks good, but my only problem with it is to many electronics... at least for me. I'm old school in a way and stear away a lot from more electronically powered vehicles. I guess it just takes some getting used to. Great car review though!
The fact that you can't turn the auto rev matching off, without turning the t.c. off is a deal breaker for me.
Btw the M2 does not come with 365hp from the factory. It comes with 400 something
My 2002 Volkswagen Gti Vr6 has ESP which “Electronic Stability Program” but it basically turns off traction control in my car. It will rip a good/decent fwd burnout sometimes if I do it just right. 😬
My wife and one of our friends both fit behind me and said friend's husband in a 228i... we are all 5' 9" or taller. Wouldn't want to be there for too long but they were OK back there for a weekend.
Looks like the perfect Mid range DD to me.
You can turn off the rev match by turning off your traction control "dtc"
You can turn off the rev matching in the M4 by putting it in Sport Plus. The M2 doesn't have M modes?
Bimmer Gang ☺️🤘🏻
im dying to get an M2 so this vidoe got a like before i even started watching, in the end i also loved it!
How's the drift 240 going?
You can turn off the rev matching by turning off traction control completely.
3500lb is an issue I can't overlook. Engineers can employ lots of technological counter measures to control it, but physics does not bend, not even for Germans. Power is only as effective as the weight it's physically pushing around, and although it feels nimble that WEIGHT always comes into play eventually. That's 9.58lbs. per HP, and to put that into perspective a 2017 Corvette is 7.45lbs. per HP with equal relative torque. 0-60 3.6 sec. My 1980lbs, 330 hp turbo Datsun 510 is 6.0lbs. per hp, 0-60 3.4 sec. Real performance is matter of physics.
What? My M4 is stick shift. Most M cars you can build them with either double clutch or manual. Most dealerships just order all their cars auto and people think they don't come in manual too lol. Won't last for long though.
You can switch rev match off - disable traction control!
Great vid but I felt like it was toned down compared to the rest of your car reviews. Was Glenn sitting with you in the car?
Nice review
Hey David you should come to North Carolina and drive my e92 m3. I'd love to see how these two cars compare.
Nothing like David in the morning ;)
I dig the intro music
A Yo David, hurry up and review a 17 BMW M4 GTS
So when you said, "funneled into the cabin." Did you mean intake noise or is it manufactured fake noise like some other cars companies have done? :/
The revmatching turns off if you turn off abs and traction control
my VW doesn't have traction control, it's pretty fun in the winter
one error, you CAN turn off the Rev matching
Thatdudeinbue wearing blue while in a blue car
The "suspension is a little stiffer from m235" ahhh my man its front and rear axle, control arms, bearings and braking system is lifted from the m4.
This makes me want this car
The song for the intro!! i see he linked the channel but whats the song???
You need to try my E92 M3 w/ stick also. I'm local! Its feels great but needs a SC
I don't know, it's still too big, as an e30 owner I still like this, but it's no e30 predecessor, more like the e46. If you want a modern e30 look for a 1 series
maybe I'm just an old stiff, but I can't get used to the idea of engine/exhaust noise being pumped into the cabin via speakers. It just seems so ricey. Like fake BOV flutters. Just get a louder exhaust, what's wrong with the engine's natural noise anyway. Too much luxury/performance intrusion
Can you drive the M2 and change gears without pressing the clutch pedal? Someone told me you can. Is it true?
You can turn off rev matching in the type R
If only BMW didn't have pumped exhaust sounds in the cabin...
Zachary Cromlish i hate it when car manufactured put sound through the speakers... Ahem... BMW i8
You can turn that off with a phone app now, or a bypass cable. see Bimmercode or Carly.
I really want to get a chance to drive this generation of M cars to see how they differ from my e46 m3
You can turn off auto rev match by holding DSC for five seconds :)
Yay David likes my 135i 👍👍👌
E46 M3 is still the best
E92 is better
E92 is farrrrr better
Jaytionary debatable, the E92 is a big lumbering cruiser. They focused more on luxury and shit then actual driving experience. The E46 is raw
e92 is a dream car lol e46 is good but not that kind of good
The point he was making was when the e30 M3 was released in 1988 is was like no other car out there. It was fast, it handled. It brought a true driving experience that the market was lacking and that's what he is comparing the M2 to. It's a refresher, it's a sports car. It's a sheer driving pleasure.
David likes, when things stiffen up ;)
I'd luv one of those... but the price tag, ouch!
i wacht the reviuw from carthrotle, the avto rev maching turns of when you are in sport ++ mode
would you take an e92 competition package m3 over this car with that nice 8300 redline v8 or would you get this ? ( both in 6mt)
Dude In Blue, here is a challenge drive the best new car under 30 grand?
Maybe in another 25 years I can afford it
5 yrs you could afford it at $20000