2023 BMW M2 Review // 2 Fat 2 Be Furious

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  • Опубликовано: 1 апр 2023
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    The 2023 BMW M2 ($62,200 starting in the US, $76,500 starting in Canada) is now entering its second generation and has received several new updates to mark the occasion. Powered by the mighty S58 engine that’s also found in the M3 and M4, the new M2 makes a tremendous 453 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. It’s also been updated with new interior tech, the new iDrive system, and features…bold exterior styling. Thomas and James are excited to get behind the wheel of the newest M car on the market. Let’s see what they have to say! We hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe!
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  • @ThrottleHouse
    @ThrottleHouse  Год назад +474

    Gun to the head, are you taking an M2/M3/M4/M5?
    And if you think you can look better in Piloti's than McLaren man, find yourself a pair here:
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    • @cy2086
      @cy2086 Год назад +181

      M5 easy

    • @Drew_Koch
      @Drew_Koch Год назад +175

      M5. It is the only one that hasn't been completely butchered yet on the looks department.

    • @sofloflow
      @sofloflow Год назад +48

      M5

    • @aarongordon4836
      @aarongordon4836 Год назад +35

      M5

    • @pkt1213
      @pkt1213 Год назад +22

      S6

  • @OFFTHEGRIND
    @OFFTHEGRIND Год назад +8624

    It looks like the grand theft auto version of itself

  • @xy36
    @xy36 Год назад +1869

    I'm really glad that Toyota and BMW could trade efforts to build sports cars. Toyota got a chassis and powertrain from the BMW Z4, and BMW was able to get styling from the Scion TC.

    • @yeahfei84
      @yeahfei84 Год назад +142

      Massively underrated comment

    • @zaphodsbluecar9518
      @zaphodsbluecar9518 Год назад +42

      😅😂🤣
      Beautiful comment!

    • @topshelfdustin3300
      @topshelfdustin3300 Год назад +85

      BMW learned what quality control was from Toyota, that was the real important part of the new supra. People crap on it so much, but even some BMW engineers have talked about how shocked they were at Toyota's controls.

    • @mofayer
      @mofayer Год назад +19

      @@topshelfdustin3300 interesting, will look into that. Maybe the Supra will be the most reliable BMW? I'm not saying they're bad, but BMW could use some long term QC improvements.

    • @topshelfdustin3300
      @topshelfdustin3300 Год назад +12

      @@mofayer yeah I agree, and honestly, I'm waiting to hear more about the supra's reliability. As a BMW owner, I'm not upset with my car's issues, but I've had an unexpected 600+ dollar repair I wasn't expecting. And I'm just now at 50k miles on it. I'll never do run flats again though! I hate them with the passion of 1,000 suns!

  • @yeetusdeletus9
    @yeetusdeletus9 Год назад +701

    its truly incredible how they engineered a fairly small car to be nearly 2 tonnes

    • @kellinpatler
      @kellinpatler Год назад +23

      Crazy that it’s as big as an E46 and heavier.

    • @yeetusdeletus9
      @yeetusdeletus9 Год назад +110

      @@kellinpatler I'd expect it to be heavier than a nearly 20 year old car, but 2 tons is ridiculous. The only manufacturer that has kept their car's weight in check is Mazda with their miata. It's incredible what you can do when you don't need your seat to electronically move in 25 different ways at an agonizingly slow pace in the name of "luxury"

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Год назад +19

      Gotta be a double-wall unibody, with liquid lead poured into it.

    • @mmtot
      @mmtot Год назад +47

      Can you option this car to have a regular speedometer and rev counter and not have biblically retarded looking iPads glued to the dash instead?

    • @exothermal.sprocket
      @exothermal.sprocket Год назад

      @@mmtot biblically retarded looking? I can't even follow that.

  • @DrivingDistilled
    @DrivingDistilled Год назад +55

    I'm not surprised about James' assesment: The S58's max. torque starts 500 rpms later and I'm pretty certain the gearing of the manual gearbox has not become any shorter. As usual: Brilliant review.

  • @colin5577
    @colin5577 Год назад +2821

    What I like most about the new M2 is how good it makes the old one look.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +2

      @@user-rb1yf4he9q amazing and also has 550+ bhp.

    • @ryanyu102
      @ryanyu102 Год назад +4

      Agreed

    • @shivamarya5225
      @shivamarya5225 Год назад +20

      @@purwantiallan5089 what has 550+ hp? a tuned last gen m2 ?

    • @mobilestew9294
      @mobilestew9294 Год назад +19

      Literally. It's like that with all their new vehicles now

    • @apexvisiontv
      @apexvisiontv Год назад +9

      100 percent

  • @chuckz28
    @chuckz28 Год назад +636

    Front end looks like it's Lego block assembled

    • @chuckz28
      @chuckz28 Год назад +19

      I guess the back does too

    • @randybrown6709
      @randybrown6709 Год назад +15

      When we first saw a glimpse of that front fascia, I honestly thought there is no way that is really it. But I guess with what happened before with the controversial M3/M4 I shouldn't be surprised. The weight is really a shame although I'm sure it's still entertaining to drive at times.

    • @sekure5356
      @sekure5356 Год назад +36

      It looks like a really terrible kit car. Fugliest M car I've seen.

    • @al151
      @al151 Год назад +14

      @@maopao101bingo. BMW’s new designer needs to get fired

    • @Fastvoice
      @Fastvoice Год назад +9

      Lego may sue you for this comparison. 😊

  • @AutomotiveWoman
    @AutomotiveWoman 6 месяцев назад +5

    Oh, I just adore how genuinely authentic you guys manage to be. Please, do keep it up. I mean, your content is practically the new top gear for me - no kidding!

  • @DJAllOut
    @DJAllOut Год назад +13

    Just wanted to say I love your channel. High quality production and very entertaining! Keep up the great work, guys!

  • @omidnamin9004
    @omidnamin9004 Год назад +1853

    you guys are what top gear used to be back in the day. absolutely brilliant

    • @g.r.2985
      @g.r.2985 Год назад +46

      Nah, better!! Not nearly as arrogant!

    • @nexushexus4365
      @nexushexus4365 Год назад +101

      You guys are good, But NOTHING will top those three.

    • @HammerOne
      @HammerOne Год назад

      Absolutely Brilliant!

    • @kadenw968
      @kadenw968 Год назад

      fr

    • @cuzanater2027
      @cuzanater2027 Год назад +5

      ​@@nexushexus4365 Exactly 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍!!!

  • @SirOsisofLiver
    @SirOsisofLiver Год назад +1408

    Base 2023 Mustang GT curb weight 3705lbs (1680kgs). Base 2023 Camaro 1SS curb weight is 3685lbs (1671kgs). The base curb weight of this M2 is 3814lbs (1730kgs).
    How in the hell did that happen?

    • @al151
      @al151 Год назад +94

      Base camaro v8 is 1lt and I believe it weights around 3630 lbs in manual form lol

    • @blackcatvibing
      @blackcatvibing Год назад +212

      It called going backwards

    • @pi55bier
      @pi55bier Год назад +120

      I was about to respond by suggesting it was AWD but a quick Google search said no it isn't. Good question

    • @Sandro1le
      @Sandro1le Год назад +132

      BMW has been doing that recently. Styling has been going backwards, while performance and interior quality has improved. Very odd if you ask me.

    • @stankiah
      @stankiah Год назад +80

      Tech and sound deadening.

  • @OGSiX33
    @OGSiX33 Год назад +37

    OG M2 prices about to skyrocket. Excellent reviews, guys!

    • @Strata1R
      @Strata1R Год назад +4

      i cancelled my reservation and bought a 2020 M2 Comp after watching this and some other reviews. i have no regrets!

    • @OGSiX33
      @OGSiX33 Год назад +1

      @@Strata1R great choice, that’s going to be a blast!

  • @olegnesvirskyy8775
    @olegnesvirskyy8775 7 месяцев назад +11

    Man, I love how authentic you guys are. Keep it like this. Your stuff is new top gear for me, seriously

  • @MA-ik7ys
    @MA-ik7ys Год назад +742

    This is a threat. You may now never stop making car reviews. Ever. We will find you.

    • @mikewozawski1634
      @mikewozawski1634 Год назад +10

      Yea guys you're whole crew 😂

    • @MA-ik7ys
      @MA-ik7ys Год назад +16

      @Mike Wozawski i got my guys. Dez and troy. You dont want them to combine. Trust me.

    • @mikewozawski1634
      @mikewozawski1634 Год назад

      @@MA-ik7ys haha throttle house doesn't understand the cult they have created like it or not

    • @bigguy6115
      @bigguy6115 Год назад +5

      ​@M A would you say that if you combined them, they'd 'destroy' by any chance? 😟

    • @JacobTheGunNut
      @JacobTheGunNut Год назад

      That’s a miserable thing to tell someone. They are human beings

  • @thomasmashrick5914
    @thomasmashrick5914 Год назад +587

    Laughed soooo hard when Thomas put the tie on and went off on the design 😂

    • @Unicornpirate
      @Unicornpirate Год назад +28

      Don't expect that from the straight pipes when they review the car. They play it safe because they think they will lose access to car reviews.

    • @xelaander8429
      @xelaander8429 Год назад +28

      ​@@Unicornpirate We don't talk about the straight pipes over here

    • @sebastianconstantin5176
      @sebastianconstantin5176 Год назад +9

      the part we all been waiting for. i was like wtf...wondering if its just me who thinks its ugly, lol

    • @maXXik1337
      @maXXik1337 Год назад

      I literally laughed out loud and that is not happening often even with TH videos. Car is seriously ugly AND fat as f*uck. SHAME!

    • @notagain2856
      @notagain2856 Год назад +7

      Now we shall wait and see how Bmw take on the criticism. TH ravaged the Roma and the usually uptight Ferrari still send cars for review, so i hope Bmw is at least as open minded.

  • @robmjnewman666
    @robmjnewman666 9 месяцев назад +6

    Test drove one of these today and couldn't wait to get back into my F87 OG M2. Agree with a lot of what you guys have said here too.

  • @adifferentangle7064
    @adifferentangle7064 Год назад +47

    The best thing about this new m2 is how confident it makes me feel in my f30 328i. Never have I not wanted to upgrade my car more than I do now!

    • @johnsullivan8673
      @johnsullivan8673 Год назад +10

      Tell us you’re poor without telling us you’re poor - the cope comment.

    • @adifferentangle7064
      @adifferentangle7064 Год назад +2

      @@johnsullivan8673 In some senses maybe. I did sell one of my cars to buy the 328, but that was mostly because the Mrs didn't like the idea of having five cars.
      The car I actually want is a z4 e89, but atm I need rear seats and don't want to get rid of my other cars.
      So yeah. poor me.

    • @johnsullivan8673
      @johnsullivan8673 Год назад +1

      @@adifferentangle7064 why even buy a peasant mobile 328? I can understand some people not wanting the F80 at launch but the F30 328? What does it offer over the 335 besides a cheaper sticker and slightly lower curb weight?

    • @adifferentangle7064
      @adifferentangle7064 Год назад +3

      @@johnsullivan8673 Less maintenance issues over the 5 years I'll be owning it. Slightly less running costs.
      And easier to guarantee it wasn't thrashed by a dickhead in a previous life.
      Oh and it's handling is a bit better, which suits the roads I drive.
      For daily driving I think it was a better choice tbh.

  • @terminatedphil
    @terminatedphil Год назад +638

    Man that old M2 looks so freaking good! 16:17

    • @crazytingz7006
      @crazytingz7006 Год назад +76

      2015 - 2019 M series were the most beautiful cars to exist in my opinion

    • @oemj7147
      @oemj7147 Год назад +13

      Yet, the comments at the time looked exactly the same.

    • @Johnnygga
      @Johnnygga Год назад +8

      I’ll be honest: I never liked it that much :\

    • @ThesGt
      @ThesGt Год назад +24

      Bmw is doing terrible designs compared with the previous gens, those old ones are so great

    • @jacksmack6956
      @jacksmack6956 Год назад +1

      @@crazytingz7006very mid looking cars

  • @ThingsandStuffchannel
    @ThingsandStuffchannel Год назад +3

    Always makes me happy to see more car reviews filmed in Arizona! We've got some great roads and vistas here that rival the typical scenery seen in most California-filmed reviews.

  • @cebuwulfkiba2495
    @cebuwulfkiba2495 Год назад +5

    The N55 is always deserving of being that baseline where the real M engines start, especially for the S55. I’d want one in Toronto Red too

  • @Lasergun74
    @Lasergun74 Год назад +179

    8:50 ish, Thomas had me laughing to tears when he was almost casually slipping in a “they fucked up” and then coming out instead with a more polite “they rounded out the edges”. Real gem moment for me.

  • @disizsowacky
    @disizsowacky Год назад +309

    If you guys made a journey type of video like the grand tour I'd definitely watch every min. You guys are great!

    • @stevegodffrey2917
      @stevegodffrey2917 Год назад +22

      Good news! They are. It's been teased a couple times now.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +2

      @@stevegodffrey2917 👍👍

    • @mustangmike3830
      @mustangmike3830 Год назад +1

      Completely agree! I've been sayin it for yrs, all they need is Jason Cammisa & would be the perfect trio for a new version of Top Gear!

  • @miguelleon7514
    @miguelleon7514 Год назад +9

    i drive the 2023 M3 manual i do have to agree, one of my main complaints is how rather soft the clutch and stick feels. yes, for daily driving it is nice, but when im on the track it doesn't feel as snappy as id like for it to be. my previous car was the type r so i was very accustomed to a more aggressive clutch and manual feel. i expected the M3 to have a similar feel but i was rather disappointed. i did a slide at one point when driving on the track and when downshifting to second gear to gain speed again it locked out on me for a sec, unsure if it was my error but it did catch me off guard. the new screen is beautiful but has its major share of issues. when driven on the track, it tends to cut in and out of apple carplay to then just not work at all when reaching higher speeds. and on casual driving it the heads up display will work for the most part but there are times i would have to turn off the car and turn it back on to get it to work properly. its my first and only bmw i've driven and owned so i cant compare how it is to previous models, but overall i am happy and in love with the car, it did amazing on the track and was at the end of the day i was very satisfied with how the car drove, it's definitely a heavier car which took some getting used to after coming from a type r but it is still an amazing car at the end of the day.

  • @nirfz
    @nirfz Год назад +15

    Being old enough to remember the "Bangle" BMWs (even though Mr. Bangle already did the ones before and they looked great) this seems like an hommage to "looks bad, but look how brave we are by sticking to it!" from back then. (not just the M2, the 3 and 4 series and all the beaver teeth current BMWs. The 2 series at least isn't that much of an offender in the grill departement, but anything below around the car looks tasteless.) How beautifull the old one looks now! Also the inside picture you showed of the old one looks way more elegant and classy than the rectangle display that needs the mid mounted supportbracket we can see several times in the video.
    I don't get why manufacturers place free standing displays for the important functions wihtout any kind of sunglare protection hood.
    It just looks bad to me. And like a bad idea with sun comming form the side too.

  • @maxepta
    @maxepta Год назад +350

    I had to laugh so hard when Gregory offended the Design of the New 2,3 and 4 series 😂😂😂
    I totally agree. The "old" ones look way better

    • @batape1965
      @batape1965 Год назад +5

      The M1 was fugly as hell. MUCH worse than this M2 or even the M4. Fans still defended it.

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 Год назад +6

      @@batape1965 which car are you talking about the real M1? Because that’s a legendary middle motor car from 40 years ago!
      And that car is definitely not ugly, but absolutely beautiful!
      If you’re talking about a 135i/140i M series name em correctly!
      The most beautiful 1 series is the original 135i M coupe e82!

    • @Mystic222
      @Mystic222 Год назад +1

      3 series looks great don’t know what you’re talking about

    • @moogle68
      @moogle68 11 месяцев назад +3

      Don't you mean "Thomas"? I'm assuming you're referring to the voice-over they did at the end of the video, pls correct me if I'm wrong/missing something here.

  • @youtubasoarus
    @youtubasoarus Год назад +286

    The video quality is pretty much Cinematic at this point. You guys are really producing some of the best automotive content on youtube. 🤘

    • @imranzero
      @imranzero Год назад +5

      Agreed. But I believe "Jason Cammisa on the Icons" is the best quality car show ever made (yes, top gear included.)

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +2

      @@imranzero Jason Cammisa is undoubtedly famous.

    • @d500net
      @d500net Год назад +2

      I changed it to 144p to make that hideous BMW look better. Didn't help but at least I tried

    • @youtubasoarus
      @youtubasoarus Год назад

      @@d500net 🤣

    • @DiamondEyes84
      @DiamondEyes84 Год назад

      ​@@imranzero knows

  • @VikramSudera
    @VikramSudera 7 месяцев назад

    Another great video. Fast becoming one of my favourite car channels. Love your chemistry guys and how you explain your points. Subscribed.

  • @user-ul4wy2lx2m
    @user-ul4wy2lx2m 5 месяцев назад +3

    I saw this car in a light blue and I think 🤔 it looks great in person

  • @deanchur
    @deanchur Год назад +116

    That 4th gear pull is about on pace with my diesel Fiesta lol.

    • @asharak84
      @asharak84 Год назад

      It was brutal! Sure, of course if you want to accelerate hard it's the wrong gear, but even so...

    • @jacobsechler1515
      @jacobsechler1515 Год назад +3

      He literally should’ve been in 2nd gear at that speed, I don’t know why he is driving improperly. Nobody actually drives/races like that so it was an irrelevant data point.

    • @_carfreak_2812
      @_carfreak_2812 Год назад +1

      Yeah in your dreams 😂 anyway the 4th gear was way to high for the speed he was driving

    • @asharak84
      @asharak84 Год назад +13

      @@jacobsechler1515 nobody races like that (I'd hope) but plenty people will drive in 4th at that speed of course, then traffic speeds up and they may think it'll accelerate a bit. And it really, really didn't.

    • @leeeinfield
      @leeeinfield Год назад +12

      @@jacobsechler1515 he was doing that to make a point which you obviously missed.

  • @Da__goat
    @Da__goat Год назад +414

    I feel like there's no difference now between the M2/M3/M4 now. They all are using the same engine, and you could likely tune the engine to be at the same as the M3 and M4, so what differentiates the M2 from the M3 and M4? The M4 is going for a lot more than the M2, is that price difference worth it?

    • @catchlive3994
      @catchlive3994 Год назад +66

      I agree. There needs to be a big difference between the line up. It’s not worth buying a m4 if u could just tune a m2 and it’ll be the same. Still better than a 2L 4cyl tho 😂

    • @UAE_8100
      @UAE_8100 Год назад +110

      And all of them almost weigh the same 😅

    • @ayushmalpeddi2793
      @ayushmalpeddi2793 Год назад +27

      Xdrive is the only true difference. Engine, platform, weight, trans, etc are all similar

    • @nootology
      @nootology Год назад +74

      they should've at least tried to make the M2 lightweight to differentiate it, but now it weighs as much as an R35 GTR

    • @adamek9750
      @adamek9750 Год назад +39

      needs a v8 in the m4

  • @griffin_kith6214
    @griffin_kith6214 Год назад +7

    my friends couldn't understand why I chose a zf8 instead of a 6 speed with my f30, but I drove both and something about that zf8 is just so perfect

    • @TrevForPresident
      @TrevForPresident 9 месяцев назад

      Almost had to go with a zf8 since the 6mt was so damn hard to find. Was fortunate to drive both and lock in three pedals. zf8 is a nice auto and if I had most any other BMW that didn't offer manual I'm sure I'd be thrilled with it.

  • @robotkiller99
    @robotkiller99 Год назад +3

    I have an f87 M2 Competition and it’s one of the best cars I’ve owned. Better than some of the Porsches I’ve owned. Great steering, spiky power delivery, hooligan personality but still composed and controllable. Great looks and a nice old school, driver-centric, clean and nicely basic interior. A lovable car. This review confirms my fears about this new generation. I think BMW stumbled into accidentally making a great car with the last generation and have reverted to form on the ‘23.

  • @dseltzer1846
    @dseltzer1846 Год назад +350

    I think the ct4 Blackwing is now the car to get at this price range if you need back seats

    • @user-km9sw5ww8c
      @user-km9sw5ww8c Год назад +43

      100%, such a shame bmw did this

    • @pan4632
      @pan4632 Год назад +67

      the new M2 weighs about as much as the CT4 Blackwing somehow...might as well get 4 doors

    • @germanengineering204
      @germanengineering204 Год назад +22

      RS3 is a better all arounder, and way faster in a dig race!

    • @tomj4184
      @tomj4184 Год назад

      yup.

    • @dseltzer1846
      @dseltzer1846 Год назад +20

      @@germanengineering204 I love the RS3 and it’s 5 cylinder is one of my favorite engines. I feel like the back seat is too small to really consider it usable and if you’ve ever driven one it’s more video game speed (point and shoot). It lacks the feel that the old M2 and Blackwing have.

  • @erniejoel1234
    @erniejoel1234 Год назад +80

    I really hate that digital cluster.. I miss analog gauges :^( Great video!

    • @henrycervantezzz5566
      @henrycervantezzz5566 Год назад +2

      Same! It's horrid

    • @Bigern2998
      @Bigern2998 Год назад

      Agreed. What an eyesore. Awful

    • @rvc25
      @rvc25 Год назад +9

      It’s such a lazy design too. It just one big ass screen all the way across the dash. Honestly that turns me off more than the exterior looks.

    • @Courtesyflush52
      @Courtesyflush52 Год назад +2

      I can live with digital gauge clusters. What I don't like is that they just propped a massive screen in front of your vision

    • @mattyoz0
      @mattyoz0 Год назад

      Just walk outside to you corolla and you'll see them again.

  • @dealman3312
    @dealman3312 11 месяцев назад +2

    I think the styling of the m2 is absolutely perfect☝️and that orangy red is so juicy!
    Sorry to hear it doesn’t have the same rawness as the previous model

  • @wsvap
    @wsvap Год назад +2

    Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do or how to do it! Keep up the good work! 😎👍

  • @MRMechanicRC
    @MRMechanicRC Год назад +32

    “2 Fat 2 Be Furious” I love it

  • @vz6235
    @vz6235 Год назад +212

    BMW: What makes the M2 fun and appealing to enthusiasts?
    Enthusiast: Lightweight, shorter wheel base than the rest of the lineup, fun to drive.
    BMW: Got it, same wheelbase as M4 then, and nowhere near as fun to drive. Nailed it!

    • @57precision
      @57precision Год назад +25

      Don't forget to pack it with a bunch of obnoxious tech features that add complexity and weight. I can roll my own windows down, thank you very much.

    • @alexstevens1786
      @alexstevens1786 Год назад +8

      I don’t know what they was thinking theres barley any difference between all the m2 and m3/m4 since now they both share the same exact engine n transmission

    • @chamaldealwis9
      @chamaldealwis9 Год назад +2

      Every other review of this car has said the m2 is more fun to drive than it's bigger brother the m4, did they get a defective model or something..strange how their views can be the polar opposite of everyone else.

    • @pooterbilbo8132
      @pooterbilbo8132 Год назад +14

      @@chamaldealwis9 probably because they ruined the other M models with massive weight gains, extraneous tech, and heinous looks as well. The comparisons in this video were almost all in reference to the previous model which was the dynamically superior car hands down.

    • @SpontaneousEvolution
      @SpontaneousEvolution Год назад +4

      Exactly. Take the best car in the BMW lineup and make it like every other BMW.

  • @Still_Nate
    @Still_Nate Год назад +66

    "Wakes the M2 up like an ice bucket to the scrotum" don't think I've ever winced and laughed at the same time before 😂😂😂

  • @tobiaschislom9876
    @tobiaschislom9876 Год назад

    Recently got my doctorate degree, now finishing up my virtual window car shopping. Wanted a former gen M2 for a while but Im really loving these!
    Not looking forward to maintenance costs though. Bouught a new 3 series while stationed in Germany years ago and shipped her to the US. She was in and out of the shop, costing at least $1,500 every time. Ultimately caught on fire while the engine was parked & off, but we won't go there.

  • @waleedwk4967
    @waleedwk4967 Год назад +3

    Very professional description of looks👍😉

  • @se6730
    @se6730 Год назад +92

    A Jackson Pollock painting went to town on itself… absolutely cracked me up 😂😂. The whole bleeping bit was masterful. Sticking it to the Germans. Well done and an keep up the great reviews. 14:01

  • @hasibh664
    @hasibh664 Год назад +152

    This quality and review is unmatched... always killing it

  • @benny1772
    @benny1772 Год назад

    14:04 😭😂 love this channel man

  • @scott5429
    @scott5429 Год назад

    I love the amount of sophistication in these videos

  • @pjb9010
    @pjb9010 Год назад +26

    Previous gen m2 comp is the sweet spot

  • @ian2372
    @ian2372 Год назад +155

    Throttle house has come so far. The reviews yall do today are top notch. Keep up the great work! Yall's 240i video is still one of my favorites.

    • @davidhayes7928
      @davidhayes7928 Год назад +1

      I second that. The camera views, editing, and production quality improving every year.

    • @stevesmith866
      @stevesmith866 Год назад +1

      Yall is something ppl say, but it not mean to be written unless you are trying to sound like a complete __________.

  • @traviswilliams2845
    @traviswilliams2845 Год назад

    Great review; very informative; and really objective. Really appreciate that!

  • @zoltanmatok1928
    @zoltanmatok1928 6 месяцев назад

    What a thoughtful and also humorous review, well done!

  • @DeMarGale-kg4ep
    @DeMarGale-kg4ep Год назад +12

    “Like a bucket of ice water to the scrotum” is my new favorite saying

  • @6FeetDeep4U
    @6FeetDeep4U Год назад

    Holy cow! I didn't know Piloti shoes were still around! I still have a black/yellow pair from like 2008ish. Looks like I gotta get some more now!

  • @37TBS
    @37TBS Год назад

    Love the “there’s more to come” teaser of the road trip!! 😂

  • @Post_Leako
    @Post_Leako Год назад +161

    I drove the previous-gen M240i with a sunroof, and as someone who hasn't historically cared for sunroofs, that was the first car where I actually really liked it, because it made a fishbowly cabin that much more fishbowly. The car just let in so much light, and I could see everywhere. It was a weird thing to takeaway, but I really liked it. I get that it takes away from performance and whatnot, but.... as a fun daily, I'd spec it.

    • @ehjhey7
      @ehjhey7 Год назад +13

      I drive the same gen m240 and 100% agree. I get upset if somebody even closes the shade

    • @josephcitizen4195
      @josephcitizen4195 Год назад +5

      I drive this gen 230 w/ the sunroof. I keep the shade closed 95% of the time. I'm gonna try opening it up and see what the fuss is about. thanks

    • @DANA-lx8cv
      @DANA-lx8cv Год назад +10

      I have a previous gen M240i, (in blue of course) with sunroof, and I like it. If you don't want extra light, you can just close the shade, so it's the best of both worlds really. It's not a lightweight track car, so you really wouldn't notice the extra few pounds, and there's more than enough power to handle that anyway. Summer night driving with the sunroof fully open is also very nice.

    • @JacesOwnWorld
      @JacesOwnWorld Год назад +5

      BMW sunroofs are actually really nice. They work, don’t leak, and most importantly, are placed in the right position to make it really nice to have.

    • @JohnnyBitcoin
      @JohnnyBitcoin Год назад +1

      Can someone explain what the drawback of a sunroof is? Other than potentially leaking water driving with natural light coming in is so nice.

  • @lotsofcurveslover
    @lotsofcurveslover Год назад +138

    The 2030 M2 will cost $120k and weigh 5,000 lbs.

    • @brendandrives
      @brendandrives Год назад +29

      But it will be a hybrid and make 955hp
      As if that will justify things

    • @NathanaelNaused
      @NathanaelNaused Год назад +3

      ​@Jay Iidd Agreed

    • @_Ambition124
      @_Ambition124 Год назад +2

      ​@Paul batteries *

    • @mantarayal
      @mantarayal Год назад +2

      Yes. Lithium is a heavy metal!!

    • @chamaldealwis9
      @chamaldealwis9 Год назад +2

      @Paul bmw have said they'll never make a 4 cylinder m car

  • @2WR
    @2WR 10 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t think I’ve ever laughed that hard at a car review video as I did when Thomas put on the neck tie. 😂

  • @realAdaunn
    @realAdaunn Год назад +4

    We need an uncensored version of Thomas’ rant please!!

  • @mercedes300best
    @mercedes300best Год назад +363

    The only reason the car felt “slow” in the beginning clip was due to the fact the car cuts power when you get below 50 miles to empty, especially below 30! My G80 M3 does the same

    • @MRMV483
      @MRMV483 Год назад +31

      Lool we have to get this comment to the top!

    • @addamussi
      @addamussi Год назад +48

      lol if that's true, they've gotta remake the video haha

    • @IceburgSlim8788
      @IceburgSlim8788 Год назад +18

      Can confirm this is true.

    • @kitemett
      @kitemett Год назад

      BULLSHIT

    • @Eastdog98
      @Eastdog98 Год назад +7

      is a quarter tank of fuel less than 50 miles of range though?

  • @dwagz6311
    @dwagz6311 11 месяцев назад +2

    I can't be the only one to love the new look 🙌

  • @scottwilson419
    @scottwilson419 Год назад

    when the close-up of the top grille popped up, i instantly saw the Charger and Magnum grille, the older models at that.

  • @cliftoncheng2003
    @cliftoncheng2003 Год назад +19

    I CAN NOT WAIT FOR THE ROAD TRIP TO DROP! GO THROTTLE HOUSE TEAM!

  • @Nemoticon
    @Nemoticon Год назад +10

    The front end looks like a Lego car. The rear looks has a Pokémon face.

  • @alanstanisak
    @alanstanisak Год назад +1

    I love the looks of this car, its amazing. Cant wait for competition model.

  • @brianperkins3782
    @brianperkins3782 8 месяцев назад

    Literally belly laughed as Thomas was rolling through the final styling thoughts in the conclusion. Well done, gents.

  • @WheelsAndHelmets
    @WheelsAndHelmets Год назад +115

    Couldn't have described the BMW looks better myself! Thank you for your (mostly) uncensored review!

  • @cameronspeedie6198
    @cameronspeedie6198 Год назад +240

    I’ve been watching these guys for years, and I live in the same area where they film most of their Canadian content. Seeing them grow and expand to America has been oddly bittersweet for me. On the one hand, it was really cool to have local people like them making such amazing content right here in the GTA, so I’m a little sad to see them spend so much time in America. On the other hand, they’re in America because of their deserved success and because it allows them to create even more incredible content for us, I can’t complain! They’re the Top Gear of the modern day imo, and embody all that I love about car culture today. They seem like really great guys and I wish I had the opportunity to meet them back when I was working at a local dealership that would loan them cars. I was working when they did the meet and greet back in the summer :(

    • @myvids4329
      @myvids4329 Год назад +13

      Its just tough to film car content in the winter lol. Only so many trucks and SUVs you can do, most of these cars have tires that will try to kill you when its below freezing

    • @steveyj75
      @steveyj75 Год назад +5

      Howdy neighbor! (Also from the area)

    • @wheres_walido
      @wheres_walido Год назад +7

      I felt the same way when Doug moved away from the 215. It was cool recognizing all the places and dealerships and stuff. But content is content, and it's no question I'd rather the content be good.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      @@myvids4329 agree.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      @@steveyj75 not many cars can do this before.

  • @HeebeeGenie
    @HeebeeGenie Год назад

    Love the homage, best intro ever.

  • @ayadayad82
    @ayadayad82 Год назад

    I think u went so far on this one , I love this car and it really looks good

  • @lovelehstuff
    @lovelehstuff Год назад +16

    Thomas has a point, I remember Chris Harris m2 competition video when he said there's a spikyness and danger about the M2 and that's what he loves about it.i also remember Jeremy Clarkson saying that it's so simple and doesn't have complicated tech and it's lovely for it. No need for the LWB and fancy tech just to add another *200 FREAKING KG* leave that stuff for the 5 and 7 series

  • @InccubusPWI
    @InccubusPWI Год назад +20

    I love the part when Thomas thrashing on the styling looks 😂

  • @mittortz
    @mittortz Год назад

    @ThrottleHouse - the issue you described with the manual - is it significantly different from how it is in the M3? What you showed there looked egregious in terms of response, but I haven't heard any of that when it comes to the manual M3, which I would have thought would be very similar in terms of tuning, etc.

  • @toaster4269
    @toaster4269 Год назад

    ok that old school Top Gear styled road trip teaser was not something I was expecting. And now I'm really excited to see whats in store

  • @kevinmcg6747
    @kevinmcg6747 Год назад +17

    A real honest and open review of the new M2 and all the better for it guys, thank you!

  • @dBsdecibels
    @dBsdecibels Год назад +10

    Like Thomas, I own an OG M2. I LOVE it. If I can't find a 997.2 / 991.1 in the spec & price I like, I will keep it forever. The reason I love it though is because it's rowdy. More specifically, you MUST tame it. To drive it well, you have to control it. As you get better with that control, it becomes a dance, where you're playing with the car and it's playing right back.
    I'm in the hunt for my perfect forever ICE car. The one I will keep forever. The only car I've found that has been more playful to drive are the afore mentioned Porsches. Kind of glad to hear this one doesn't hit that high bar, because I have less than 2 years left on my payments!

    • @BrianJohnson-kh7mg
      @BrianJohnson-kh7mg Год назад +2

      I just moved from an og M2 to a 997.2, best decision! M2 is great but I don't miss it at all.

    • @dBsdecibels
      @dBsdecibels Год назад

      @@BrianJohnson-kh7mg Like to hear that! Just need to find a good example in the specs I want. I'll keep trying, but I'm happy to keep the M2 forever, if the right one never comes along. It's such a fun car...and nearly paid off!

    • @mikedockal8978
      @mikedockal8978 Год назад +2

      Also an OG owner. I absolutely love the low end torque of the N55. I understand that they want to simulate NA torque curve with the S55 and now S58 but for daily driving I take the N55.

    • @stevemiller1626
      @stevemiller1626 Год назад +1

      The M2 will feel quicker than those particular Porsches in everyday “midrange” driving. The Porsches are naturally aspirated. But either would be a great forever car.

    • @dBsdecibels
      @dBsdecibels Год назад

      @@stevemiller1626 Agreed! Way I figure it, we're heading toward electric, or at least hybrid. So I want my fun ICE car to be antithetical to those cars. No ICE will beat electric, so I'll get speed out of the electric future. I WON'T get NA sound, light weight, agility, connected feel, etc. So I want my ICE car to exemplify those traits. The Porsche will be slower than the M2 (at least feeling), but it'll better hit those non-electric traits.
      Test drove a 991.1 and loved it! The rear engine really gives it a playfulness, like the M2. Just need to find one!

  • @BJSolutions
    @BJSolutions 6 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are damn funny... Lol😂😂😂😂 great videos as always

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5s Год назад

    My GOD you guys got a better spec than everyone else I've seen...yours doesn't look painful!!

  • @selkies888
    @selkies888 Год назад +33

    Amazing review. Keep up the great work fellas. You deserve extra kudos for being honest about the BMW's flaws while other RUclipsrs seem to be shills for future loaner events.

  • @livelongandtroll9108
    @livelongandtroll9108 Год назад +23

    This is the kind of professionalism I subscribe for.
    Great work!

  • @wreilly09
    @wreilly09 Год назад

    I really appreciate Thomas being less dramatic and more.....real-world...in this video. He sometimes is very dramatic in both the way he describes something as well as his over-the-top laughter at James' jokes. He was much more "normal" in this one and it was appreciated.

  • @amcj5172
    @amcj5172 3 месяца назад

    okay the intro was amazing haha

  • @YouTube
    @YouTube Год назад +21

    the power behind it as well is 🤯🤯🤯

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 Год назад +10

      Tf is the official youtube channel doing here!?

    • @schnitzelmelone4869
      @schnitzelmelone4869 Год назад

      ​@@TimSlee1 I'm asking myself the same thing

    • @TimSlee1
      @TimSlee1 Год назад +6

      @@schnitzelmelone4869 Perhaps the guy running it is a car enthusiast?

    • @Madness1337
      @Madness1337 4 месяца назад

      @@TimSlee1 Yes I've seen them comment often on other car channels

    • @maxEmaxxy
      @maxEmaxxy 3 месяца назад

      Yeah it is a lot of power. The power to weight ratio though 🤷🏼‍♂️
      Imagine how good this car could be if they made it weigh a thousand pounds less

  • @ktob1000
    @ktob1000 Год назад +30

    Former 6MT OG M2 owner here. The car was simple, fun to drive, well-priced and decent on the track with limited mods (camber plates, springs, brake pads and square rubber). Not so much with this one

  • @eddieair23
    @eddieair23 11 месяцев назад

    The Professionalism Made My Day!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @balazspinter4832
    @balazspinter4832 Год назад +1

    I am so glad you guys are not afraid to say what you think about this car! This is REAL JOURNALISM!!!

  • @PinealDreamin
    @PinealDreamin Год назад +2

    These videos make my day in a way nothing else can. I appreciate y’all!

  • @MKBinDC
    @MKBinDC Год назад +7

    The production quality of your videos just keeps getting better and better!

  • @bobabreath5097
    @bobabreath5097 5 месяцев назад +1

    Perfectly well put rant on the aesthetics of the M2. I don't think even the hardcore BMW fanboys could disagree.

  • @MidtownMeezus
    @MidtownMeezus Год назад

    Best channel period.

  • @asong26
    @asong26 Год назад +6

    You guys are awesome!! Loved the beeped out comments regarding the styling. Classic!

  • @stevemiller1626
    @stevemiller1626 Год назад +8

    IMO the styling challenges for the M2 likely have to do with the insanely high belt line of the 2 series. The blocky boxy design elements try to work with this challenge.

    • @grigorioschristodoulou5229
      @grigorioschristodoulou5229 11 месяцев назад

      It’s also a driving challenge, with the new bonnet you feel like you’re piloting a SUV. Maybe carbon buckets reduce the issue. Only test drove with M Sport tri-color seats

  • @DeanBaas
    @DeanBaas 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love this M2, reminds me of the 1988 m3. Grill is perfect.

  • @philipB31
    @philipB31 Год назад +3

    Guys: thank you for always making such tremendous videos - it doesn’t seem to matter what you review, it could be a **** or a ****** or even a ******, you make my day/week/longer-period and hopefully you do that for everyone… mostly.

  • @revaholic
    @revaholic Год назад +10

    Insanely good review. I like the way the M2 looks but can’t accept a screen for a dash in a sporty car - doesn’t look sporty one bit

  • @AbacaBros
    @AbacaBros Год назад +1

    Most objective professional opinion yet 👌

  • @joeroush9710
    @joeroush9710 Год назад

    I love the way it looks

  • @selmanbektic2629
    @selmanbektic2629 Год назад +17

    Staying in the threshold of an gear with only 27 miles until empty! 😂 love it!

  • @TimShelnut
    @TimShelnut Год назад +5

    Never fails these guys always has me cracking up! The editing and video is always top notch!

  • @AkashLankala
    @AkashLankala 6 месяцев назад +1

    There’s something super unpretentious yet capable about this new M2, and I’m loving it

  • @andrewgarcia161
    @andrewgarcia161 Год назад

    After ordering new tires for my 2021 M4 Competition. I strongly believe that the Pilot 4 S* tires in this gen make a huge difference. Michelin developed the * spec tires with BMW and the old m2 did not have those when you filmed. The new PS4* which all the M’s come with is night and day different in feel and makes the car manageable and not as spunky.

  • @anv_bis7287
    @anv_bis7287 Год назад +6

    "Please refuel" 😂

  • @Luke-cb3ly
    @Luke-cb3ly Год назад +21

    this new M2 doesn't even look that bad, the problem is that the previous version was just so beautiful