I bought a manual M240I a couple years ago because i couldn't afford to insure one if these, now its tuned and modified its an absolute weapon, I've loved it it for nearly 3 years now
I have a 2017 M2. Got it in 2020 with only 8k miles. Have been dailying it since and added over 50k miles. Zero issues. Still love driving it every day
As an M2 owner, that is real carbon fiber. It is just dry carbon exposed. I have the LCI. Love it. Not many were produced on the LCI model. Less than 2200 in the US and even less with the manual spec.
The BMW M2 is definitely one of the prettiest cars BMW has ever made (although the 850csi is my favourite) Edit: Sad to see the LH Torana still sitting in the back of the workshop
Brilliant watch this! Now time for the F22 M240i as that’s more achievable financially, still loads of performance too! Interested to see what you guys make of it 👌🏽
i agreed, same with the 235i with the n55... which it's actually same base of this gen of m2. i own one and i love it! best car ever had in terms of driving experience.
100% agree. I bought a 2020 M240i in March and it is without a shadow of doubt, the greatest car I will ever own. I genuinely want to own this car forever. Or at least as long as I can afford to keep it running. 4.5 seconds to 60mph and handles like it's on rails. It's the first car I've had in decades where I actively find excuses to take it for a spin.
Can you do a video on meeting the ReDriven Crew? It would be cool to know everyone involved, what they drive and what car they would buy id money was no object. Cheers!
Just found this channel as I am looking to buy a M2 as a track car. And your in Oz, sweet. The mechanic brief was so valuable, thank you. Service every 5K if tracked, ouch. Really found this as a great knowledgeable vlog, thank you
if you are looking for a track car i'd be looking at something N/A and lightweight 1000-1200kg , BMWe36,e8x, MX5 Kswap, GR86, spend the money where it matters, coilovers, wheels, suspension bearings spherical/poly etc .. - use an M2 if you have deeeep pockets consumables / wear and tear will be expensive..
@@Inspherespace yeah thx, I'm hearing ya. Weight has always held me back with the M2, I'd be forever fighting it to get it down. So back to an 911SC, or Cup car. The mechanic in this vid, was excellent and honest and has made my mind up not to get one. Cheers
@@Inspherespacei track my m2, buy 513m 18 wheels (f series stock 18 wheels) they are light, forged, yet cheap. change brake pad to ferodo de 2500 if you are a rookie because of easy modulation if not a beginner use ds 1.11, better brake fluid, braided brake lines and add extra cooling to them stock rotor is fine. If you buy 200tw tyres like mrf ztr, nankang crs, they are cheap and also not in the slow category, and will be good for 10-13 trackdays( i do not drive more than that per year) a camber plate in the front is neccessary to reduce front tyre wear. These only and you are good to go. Every 3rd to 4th trackday change the motor oil, brake fluid per year. Not a costly thing in my book.
don't get me wrong the M2 is a great car that you can take to the track one car to do it all, and the best modern M car imho but it's a compromised option for a 'track car' though the N55 is pretty reliable, and if you diy can keep costs down @@fer1306
Had my stock unmolested lci 2018 m2 in long beach blue (the best colour) for nearly a year. What a car, the attention it gets, the noises it makes and a talking point always. I havent pushed mine via track but do enjoy spirited drives and it just puts a massive grin on your face 😁! One to cherish in years to come and very much a future classic in the making 👌
One of my favourite memories is of driving.an M2 on a BMW drive day thru the Hunter vineyards and having it sideways in 3rd gear on launch. What a day. Never forgot how good it was 😊brilliant car!
I'm currently looking to buy an early M2.. I had my heart set on an E39 M5 but the prices are just ridiculous, I had an M5 three years back and regret selling it every day. The problem with all newer cars now is they're getting bigger, heavier and have insane amounts of power you will never be able to use. The M2 seems to strike a great balance between the three things I mentioned.. It's small, not too heavy and a has all the power you'll need for normal road driving.. The only question is the gearbox.. Should I hang out and try and find a manual. ??
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Picked up ky lci n55 m2 last week and absolutely love it. Insanely fun and still gets over 30mpg on the motorway. Funnily enough the rear left indicator faulted out within a few days of owning thr car. Totally random and sometimes its fine but getting it replaced under warranty anyway. Great video!
Congratulations. I am joining the og m2 club next week. I purchased a one owner completely stock 2018 m2 lci in white. It has every option and all the m performance goodies with a 6 spd manual. It was 43k but that’s not too bad with 47k miles no modifications only miles are commuting. What a gem. I’ve owned 5 BMWs and this by far is my favorite. I’ve already found a pair of m2c seats in perfect condition. The car gets delivered in a few days.
Hope you are enjoying it man and thanks for the kind comment. I absolutely love it and the mperf exhaust is lovely. Looking at a catted downpipe soon (UK is a nightmare if you decat). Now we just need spring to come for some dry roads! @@kaiichinose9590
I prefer the looks of this to pretty much anything that BMW makes these days. Although i'd say that this is more of a spiritual successor to the E46 instead of the E30.
Equipped with the ultimate version of the N55 (N55B30T0, with S55 crankshaft, fuel injectors, pistons, variable valve lift system, oil pan, additional cooling etc.) the OG M2 appears to be relatively reliable (~5 years ownership, no performance mods) due to its back to basics principles (no fancy stuff irrelevant to driving fun) - it has the F82 M4 chassis and suspension (without the adaptive suspension bits). The only thing broken was the plastic charge pipe, OF COURSE! Even at as low as 20k KMs. I've replaced the charge pipe, boost & turbo inlet pipes with proper aluminium ones, I'd also recommend replacing the stock FMIC (stock one has plastic connectors...) if you want to tune it for more power (stage 2 more further). One annoying problem with the RHD models are the positions of the 3 pedals (offset too much to the right), damn, the brake position is ND MX-5's gas pedal! After watching the video, I decided to keep the OG M2 in my garage for longer, until it is too expensive or too much trouble to maintain, otherwise I'd regret selling such an amazing & handsome coupe with such great pop & bangs (backfire with stock exhaust) looking back, the $ won't change anything, but I'll never be able to buy the same (equivalent) car back.
Not a BMW fan boy by any means, but this thing just works. Looks great, great drive train and in that blue with the matching seat stitching..yeah, 10/10...BUT, that stick on infotainment screen...in Australia's heat..NO! They look crap and cheap in any car. Great review.
One with low ks in immaculate condition in the future will be so sought after in manual. they are such a lovely car my partner has a 1M prior he had the the M2 F87 they match up so well against the later models
Awesome video mate. I am picking up a 2018 LCI M2 (n55b) in white with 6spd manual. It if fully loaded with all the BMW carbon fiber aero and performance parts. I chose this after driving both the m2 and m2c and I just love the balance of the og m2 esp the sound of the engine. It’s such a beautiful joy to drive.
@sinenomine4540 I am sorry to hear. Did you move on to a new platform? I got mine because it's probably one of the last of its kind and just plain fun to work on. I've already did, vrsf catless downpipe,turner motor sport carbon intake, vrsf fmic, charge pipes, upgraded gapped sparks, flew fuel kit, stage 2 hpfp, lpfp, pure 750 turbo, and some other miscellaneous supporting mods to replace the cheap plastic stock parts. Also did the m2c carbon fiber strut bar and aluminum brace with m2c steering coded, and m2c seats and mirros and gts hood. This car is the perfect balance of sound and power for its chassis. I made 525 whp on 93 and 630whp on e85 blend.
I had my 2018 M2 with MPE for about a year, only issue I had was a right indicator failure. Apart from that the car was fantastic to drive and the sound with the MPE was unbelievable. Man am I gutted to have sold it but I needed the money for a house. If you are considering getting one just do it! Only think I found expensive during my ownership was replacing the tyres, in the UK you are talking about £600 just for the rears, also make sure the brakes have been done recently because a bill for those run into the thousands...
Yeah I was thinking the mach 1 or the m2 competition and the last BMW I had was a E30 325i and I loved it and I was looking into m2 competition to buy or the mach 1 and I might just buy a m2 competition I always love the driving experience of BMW and I couldn't go wrong with the E30 back then but I always love mustangs too but I'm really loving the m2 competition
Wait...that isn't the ZF 8 speed transmission that they use in pretty much everything these days? As far as modern automatic transmissions go, that's one of the best ones.
Neither the M2 or gen2 brz/86. M2 is classic euro long term unreliability and the new twins have a fatal flaw of insufficient oil coverage of the engine leading to catastrophic engine failure. Post facelift gen 1.5 86/brz is the way to go, they are bulletproof when stock.
Yeah, nah. I reckon Jim had a shank pointed at him by Adam as he delivered. That was a 'plea-for-help' mashup of 'maybe problems', if ever I've heard one!🤣🤟 _No, I've never heard one before, but Jim didn't sound enthusiastic tbh._ ;-)
Regarding the whole Android Auto thing, I know it's not ideal but there are certain chinese boxes that do both Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Carplay, but they 'speak' carplay to the infotainment. For about 50 usd is worth a shot
Which it had a more reliable/powerful B58. A used F22 or G42 is a better buy for those than don't track several times a year imo (and you can get AWD if needed)
Open pore carbon fibre in the interior there. Also, don't think those front seats are heated. And the LCI update, for a period until mid 2018, was also available as non-competition. Great car. Looked at the Comp (also M3/M4 in late 2018) when it came out but instead went for the M2 (LCI, non-comp). A real drivers car.
G87 M2 is better than the F22 M240i, and the M240i is better than the F22 M2. I plan get to a 2020-2021 M240i as my next car someday. If I get super rich, I will skip that and buy a G87 M2. There is no point in getting an F22 M2 at this point. 1. G87 M2 2. F22 M240i or G42 M240i 3. F22 M2.
Super interesting vidéo. Thanks for all the informations. I'm seriously looking after this first M2 and your video help me in my future choice. Even in the other side of the world (Belgium... you see? where beer and fries are so good 😜), I send you a big thank you to create a serious subject and no, as other -and many- vidéo, a M2 drifting on track all long the subject...
@@Chris-nj1mr yup… more useable everyday. Not as harsh as the full M spec. Compromised to make it more accessible. I’m not a racing driver and wouldn’t track this sort of car, so the 240i suits me better.
@@Chris-nj1mr they are not faster, as both I and Randy Pobst have proved (and even if they were, SO WHAT!), and I drive my manual transmission cars in traffic jams four out of five times per week, it's no worse than an automatic, and the automatics are definitely not more economical because they shift at wrong times... when I told an automatic to upshift it told me "shift denied", even though it would have been more economical and the engine could have taken it just fine... you really need to start wrenching on cars, but not like an amateur but like an engineer. That includes writing firmware for those stupid automatics, too. Then you'll know and understand what the actual truth is.
@@AnnatarTheMaia The manual is the best but like he said is it worth 16k more? Not for a track toy and I hare duct never had one but going this route as you can get a good deal, no it won’t hold value but having all models in manual the e93 is not fun to operate manual e46 yes. Hey imma give it a shot. Yolo.
More twitchy with the shorter wheelbase and more fun I’d say. But the m3/4 have a better interior and are in a different league when it comes to performance. They have more presence on the road too.
Have one, have had nothing but issues with it but is covered under warranty still - dealer is being absolute fuckwits about it however when it is working, probably one of the most fun cars I’ve had. Saying something when it is car #39 that I’ve had. Genuinely hope the issues are resolved because I do not want to get rid of it, smiles per mile is off the chart.
@ 5:17 Ummmm “it’s not real carbon - carbon fabric?” News alert: it’s is real carbon what bmw call raw carbon. So it’s practically carbon fibre without the reinforced plastic or injected mould So it’s just the carbon weave tighten together …
Awesome vid. For a purist driver’s car, this is ideal. As an owner of a 2022 GR86 manual, I don’t think the comparisons are fair (4 cyl NA vs twin turbo 6). I think it’s more in the league with the Z, Supra, Golf R, and A or CLA AMGs. So, if I was to upgrade from my GR86, the M2 F87 would be the pick. And remember, the Supra has either BMW engines in either a turbocharged B48 2.0-litre inline-four or a turbocharged B58 3.0-litre inline-six.
~17.6 is norm within 15km radius (CBD)... It's a car destined for open road and circuits, not city traffic anyway, it's a waste to drive it daily commute city traffic.
@@matthewrobertson2279If I don't have a NA GH Mazda5 2.5L NA + 5AT as a daily drive for myself (running 12.5~13.8L/100km) in same driving / traffic condition, I wouldn't believe the figure I saw...
Option 1: new Suboyota, call it 5yr 100k km warranty, backed by companies with decent reputations. Option 2: 6yo 70k km BMW, no warranty, built with plastic stuff we all know decays, but saves BMW a few $$$. Not even close, unless you're rich, but then why on earth are you buying a well-used BMW anyway? Nah. Nope. I'd see at Option 1 & just suck it up.
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I bought a manual M240I a couple years ago because i couldn't afford to insure one if these, now its tuned and modified its an absolute weapon, I've loved it it for nearly 3 years now
I have a 2017 M2. Got it in 2020 with only 8k miles. Have been dailying it since and added over 50k miles. Zero issues. Still love driving it every day
As an M2 owner, that is real carbon fiber. It is just dry carbon exposed. I have the LCI. Love it. Not many were produced on the LCI model. Less than 2200 in the US and even less with the manual spec.
The BMW M2 is definitely one of the prettiest cars BMW has ever made (although the 850csi is my favourite)
Edit: Sad to see the LH Torana still sitting in the back of the workshop
Brilliant watch this! Now time for the F22 M240i as that’s more achievable financially, still loads of performance too! Interested to see what you guys make of it 👌🏽
Weapon of a second hand buy
i agreed, same with the 235i with the n55... which it's actually same base of this gen of m2. i own one and i love it! best car ever had in terms of driving experience.
100% agree. I bought a 2020 M240i in March and it is without a shadow of doubt, the greatest car I will ever own. I genuinely want to own this car forever. Or at least as long as I can afford to keep it running. 4.5 seconds to 60mph and handles like it's on rails. It's the first car I've had in decades where I actively find excuses to take it for a spin.
Totally different car. For road only use maybe consider, if you visit the track just skip the m lites.
@@fer1306 I know they’re different - hence why I’m interested in an independent review of one.
Can you do a video on meeting the ReDriven Crew? It would be cool to know everyone involved, what they drive and what car they would buy id money was no object. Cheers!
sees it's a bmw, immediately skips over to "what goes wrong"
Haha 😂 that's exactly what I've just done knowing that there'd be a litany of issues
Same. And allow 7k to fix everything. Ps and do the repairs immediately.
Same here.
*Laughs in N52*
Yeah, the rest of Adam's script was the preamble to a pretty blurry list of stuff you'll be paying for. 🤣
Just found this channel as I am looking to buy a M2 as a track car. And your in Oz, sweet. The mechanic brief was so valuable, thank you. Service every 5K if tracked, ouch.
Really found this as a great knowledgeable vlog, thank you
if you are looking for a track car i'd be looking at something N/A and lightweight 1000-1200kg , BMWe36,e8x, MX5 Kswap, GR86, spend the money where it matters, coilovers, wheels, suspension bearings spherical/poly etc .. - use an M2 if you have deeeep pockets consumables / wear and tear will be expensive..
@@Inspherespace yeah thx, I'm hearing ya. Weight has always held me back with the M2, I'd be forever fighting it to get it down. So back to an 911SC, or Cup car. The mechanic in this vid, was excellent and honest and has made my mind up not to get one. Cheers
@@Inspherespacei track my m2, buy 513m 18 wheels (f series stock 18 wheels) they are light, forged, yet cheap. change brake pad to ferodo de 2500 if you are a rookie because of easy modulation if not a beginner use ds 1.11, better brake fluid, braided brake lines and add extra cooling to them stock rotor is fine. If you buy 200tw tyres like mrf ztr, nankang crs, they are cheap and also not in the slow category, and will be good for 10-13 trackdays( i do not drive more than that per year) a camber plate in the front is neccessary to reduce front tyre wear. These only and you are good to go. Every 3rd to 4th trackday change the motor oil, brake fluid per year. Not a costly thing in my book.
don't get me wrong the M2 is a great car that you can take to the track one car to do it all, and the best modern M car imho but it's a compromised option for a 'track car' though the N55 is pretty reliable, and if you diy can keep costs down @@fer1306
I love the looks of this m2, also love you can get a manual. Would seriously consider an m2 comp in future.
Had my stock unmolested lci 2018 m2 in long beach blue (the best colour) for nearly a year. What a car, the attention it gets, the noises it makes and a talking point always. I havent pushed mine via track but do enjoy spirited drives and it just puts a massive grin on your face 😁! One to cherish in years to come and very much a future classic in the making 👌
You’re right dude, one of the best looking cars on our roads. That blue as well..
Lowered with black finishes 😍
One of my favourite memories is of driving.an M2 on a BMW drive day thru the Hunter vineyards and having it sideways in 3rd gear on launch. What a day. Never forgot how good it was 😊brilliant car!
I'm currently looking to buy an early M2..
I had my heart set on an E39 M5 but the prices are just ridiculous, I had an M5 three years back and regret selling it every day.
The problem with all newer cars now is they're getting bigger, heavier and have insane amounts of power you will never be able to use. The M2 seems to strike a great balance between the three things I mentioned..
It's small, not too heavy and a has all the power you'll need for normal road driving..
The only question is the gearbox..
Should I hang out and try and find a manual. ??
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Picked up ky lci n55 m2 last week and absolutely love it. Insanely fun and still gets over 30mpg on the motorway. Funnily enough the rear left indicator faulted out within a few days of owning thr car. Totally random and sometimes its fine but getting it replaced under warranty anyway. Great video!
Congratulations. I am joining the og m2 club next week. I purchased a one owner completely stock 2018 m2 lci in white. It has every option and all the m performance goodies with a 6 spd manual. It was 43k but that’s not too bad with 47k miles no modifications only miles are commuting. What a gem. I’ve owned 5 BMWs and this by far is my favorite. I’ve already found a pair of m2c seats in perfect condition. The car gets delivered in a few days.
Hope you are enjoying it man and thanks for the kind comment. I absolutely love it and the mperf exhaust is lovely. Looking at a catted downpipe soon (UK is a nightmare if you decat). Now we just need spring to come for some dry roads!
@@kaiichinose9590
I prefer the looks of this to pretty much anything that BMW makes these days. Although i'd say that this is more of a spiritual successor to the E46 instead of the E30.
agree, the E8x is the closest you'll get to the E30..
i drive the 2.8 e46 and never felt the need to go M, THE DESIRE MAYBE, BUT NOT THE NEED
Good quote from Sam the wise!
He's right, lot of cars only fun right before your court appearance.
Equipped with the ultimate version of the N55 (N55B30T0, with S55 crankshaft, fuel injectors, pistons, variable valve lift system, oil pan, additional cooling etc.) the OG M2 appears to be relatively reliable (~5 years ownership, no performance mods) due to its back to basics principles (no fancy stuff irrelevant to driving fun) - it has the F82 M4 chassis and suspension (without the adaptive suspension bits). The only thing broken was the plastic charge pipe, OF COURSE! Even at as low as 20k KMs. I've replaced the charge pipe, boost & turbo inlet pipes with proper aluminium ones, I'd also recommend replacing the stock FMIC (stock one has plastic connectors...) if you want to tune it for more power (stage 2 more further).
One annoying problem with the RHD models are the positions of the 3 pedals (offset too much to the right), damn, the brake position is ND MX-5's gas pedal!
After watching the video, I decided to keep the OG M2 in my garage for longer, until it is too expensive or too much trouble to maintain, otherwise I'd regret selling such an amazing & handsome coupe with such great pop & bangs (backfire with stock exhaust) looking back, the $ won't change anything, but I'll never be able to buy the same (equivalent) car back.
Not a BMW fan boy by any means, but this thing just works. Looks great, great drive train and in that blue with the matching seat stitching..yeah, 10/10...BUT, that stick on infotainment screen...in Australia's heat..NO! They look crap and cheap in any car. Great review.
One with low ks in immaculate condition in the future will be so sought after in manual.
they are such a lovely car my partner has a 1M prior he had the the M2 F87 they match up so well against the later models
Awesome video mate. I am picking up a 2018 LCI M2 (n55b) in white with 6spd manual. It if fully loaded with all the BMW carbon fiber aero and performance parts. I chose this after driving both the m2 and m2c and I just love the balance of the og m2 esp the sound of the engine. It’s such a beautiful joy to drive.
get the m-performance exhaust or equivalent.
@sinenomine4540 oh for sure. Luckily for me mine has the MPE. Sounds insane.
@@kaiichinose9590 nice. it is the best sounding turbo charged 6 that ever existed in my opinion.
I unfortunately sold mine after 5 amazing years.
@sinenomine4540 I am sorry to hear. Did you move on to a new platform? I got mine because it's probably one of the last of its kind and just plain fun to work on. I've already did, vrsf catless downpipe,turner motor sport carbon intake, vrsf fmic, charge pipes, upgraded gapped sparks, flew fuel kit, stage 2 hpfp, lpfp, pure 750 turbo, and some other miscellaneous supporting mods to replace the cheap plastic stock parts. Also did the m2c carbon fiber strut bar and aluminum brace with m2c steering coded, and m2c seats and mirros and gts hood. This car is the perfect balance of sound and power for its chassis. I made 525 whp on 93 and 630whp on e85 blend.
I had my 2018 M2 with MPE for about a year, only issue I had was a right indicator failure. Apart from that the car was fantastic to drive and the sound with the MPE was unbelievable. Man am I gutted to have sold it but I needed the money for a house. If you are considering getting one just do it! Only think I found expensive during my ownership was replacing the tyres, in the UK you are talking about £600 just for the rears, also make sure the brakes have been done recently because a bill for those run into the thousands...
Good to see you're using the indicator mate. Maybe you should have pointed out where it was to would be buyers 😂
Would like to see a A90 Supra review!
Yeah I was thinking the mach 1 or the m2 competition and the last BMW I had was a E30 325i and I loved it and I was looking into m2 competition to buy or the mach 1 and I might just buy a m2 competition I always love the driving experience of BMW and I couldn't go wrong with the E30 back then but I always love mustangs too but I'm really loving the m2 competition
Mach1 vs M2 comp tough decision
Love them so much, they are pretty useless with all our "safety" cameras and using the performance they have.
Maybe a look at your own personal vehicle for a 200k sub special 😅
you legends helped me buy my second hand car ❤
Love your vids here in the UK.
Can you do more ordinary cars like the base model of the 2 series for instance?
Can you please review a Mercedes C63 AMG with a few years on it? Cheers.
I love my M2 ❤
Awesome review! I’m happy you love the m2 as much as I do. Keep up the good work
Original M2 is the best looking modern BMW imo.
12:39 wish you guys reviewed the 6speed manual, although the dct is alot more popular on the used market.
Wait...that isn't the ZF 8 speed transmission that they use in pretty much everything these days? As far as modern automatic transmissions go, that's one of the best ones.
@@damilolaakanni the one they reviewed in this video was the dct. I meant to say that theres alot more auto m2's than manual m2's on the market
@@damilolaakanniolder generation so using the dct and not the zf
dct was even more expensive then manual, around 4500 euros
Neither the M2 or gen2 brz/86. M2 is classic euro long term unreliability and the new twins have a fatal flaw of insufficient oil coverage of the engine leading to catastrophic engine failure.
Post facelift gen 1.5 86/brz is the way to go, they are bulletproof when stock.
Yeah, nah. I reckon Jim had a shank pointed at him by Adam as he delivered.
That was a 'plea-for-help' mashup of 'maybe problems', if ever I've heard one!🤣🤟
_No, I've never heard one before, but Jim didn't sound enthusiastic tbh._ ;-)
Regarding the whole Android Auto thing, I know it's not ideal but there are certain chinese boxes that do both Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Carplay, but they 'speak' carplay to the infotainment. For about 50 usd is worth a shot
2018 LCI , yea I do look for the long way home. Just the right balance of interior
tech.
Interior carbon fiber details are real CF, just dry-exposed kind
Can you do one on the Alfa 159
I've really enjoyed my OG M2 with the Pure Stage 2 turbo! Fun little cars for sure 👍
I’m in the first three minutes. Have gotten so close to buying one of these. Should be good!
Another quality review.
Which it had a more reliable/powerful B58. A used F22 or G42 is a better buy for those than don't track several times a year imo (and you can get AWD if needed)
Anyone know how it compares to an E82 135i (N55) with DCT? Obviously the M2 would be better.. but is it worth the extra $20-30k on the used market?
Open pore carbon fibre in the interior there. Also, don't think those front seats are heated. And the LCI update, for a period until mid 2018, was also available as non-competition.
Great car. Looked at the Comp (also M3/M4 in late 2018) when it came out but instead went for the M2 (LCI, non-comp). A real drivers car.
I have an OG M2, front seats and steering wheel are heated and heated very well. Extremely comfortable on a cold day. Is it different in your market?
@@JOEM747 Must be. AUS spec cars don't have these options.
It’s a hard pick between an OG M2 and a f80 m3
From the mechanic sounds like that is a car that you should not buy. Not to mention think about why the owner wanting to sell it.
G87 M2 is better than the F22 M240i, and the M240i is better than the F22 M2. I plan get to a 2020-2021 M240i as my next car someday. If I get super rich, I will skip that and buy a G87 M2. There is no point in getting an F22 M2 at this point.
1. G87 M2
2. F22 M240i or G42 M240i
3. F22 M2.
😂😂😂😂
Gen Z really only cares about going fast in a straight line, pity.
This is the best looking bmw in years, sadly it’s too expensive even used
idrive 6, there is no idrive 7 for the g87
Super interesting vidéo. Thanks for all the informations. I'm seriously looking after this first M2 and your video help me in my future choice. Even in the other side of the world (Belgium... you see? where beer and fries are so good 😜), I send you a big thank you to create a serious subject and no, as other -and many- vidéo, a M2 drifting on track all long the subject...
I’ll take the m240i cabrio over the standard M2…
90% of the car, topless motoring and softer suspension. More useable everyday.
M lite handle badly enough without chopping the roof off! 😂
@@Chris-nj1mr yup… more useable everyday. Not as harsh as the full M spec. Compromised to make it more accessible. I’m not a racing driver and wouldn’t track this sort of car, so the 240i suits me better.
it is actually real exposed carbon fibre in the interior trim!
Go on Adz get yer bum into an M3 Competition Wagon :) Also laughed way to hard at the backwards chat....
Please do a review of the VW Scirocco
yeah i would like to see that
Believe me, get one!
What would you have between a used OG BMW M2 or a new GR86/BRZ since they are in similar price ranges?
M2, no doubt, it’s not even close. I’m a competent DIY’er though and don’t need the comfort of a new car warranty.
How can you adore an AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION car!?!
They're objectively better. But they lack engagement, soul, character, fun and all sorts of other subjective terms 😅 Manual all the way for me.
@@Chris-nj1mr they are not objectively better. What are they better at, and don't say shifting, because that's not correct.
@AnnatarTheMaia they're faster, more economical and far easier to live with in cities etc.
@@Chris-nj1mr they are not faster, as both I and Randy Pobst have proved (and even if they were, SO WHAT!), and I drive my manual transmission cars in traffic jams four out of five times per week, it's no worse than an automatic, and the automatics are definitely not more economical because they shift at wrong times... when I told an automatic to upshift it told me "shift denied", even though it would have been more economical and the engine could have taken it just fine... you really need to start wrenching on cars, but not like an amateur but like an engineer. That includes writing firmware for those stupid automatics, too. Then you'll know and understand what the actual truth is.
@@AnnatarTheMaia The manual is the best but like he said is it worth 16k more? Not for a track toy and I hare duct never had one but going this route as you can get a good deal, no it won’t hold value but having all models in manual the e93 is not fun to operate manual e46 yes. Hey imma give it a shot. Yolo.
That car is a weapon! Of course it is dangerous and risky to own. But.... you have weapon!
Great review. Keep it up :)
do these gen M2s still get sticky plastics?
Any details on the red calipers?
Best car I’ve ever owned ❤
Do a review on Holden VE SV6
i'm no BMW fan, but the M2 is indeed the best car they currently produce.
The side angle is a bad angle. The care looks stubby.
OG M2 is awesome
I have one and I LOVE IT
It was a good times for m2. I can't even look at new ones, it gives me soar eyes
How does it compare to the same era M3/4?
More twitchy with the shorter wheelbase and more fun I’d say. But the m3/4 have a better interior and are in a different league when it comes to performance. They have more presence on the road too.
Have one, have had nothing but issues with it but is covered under warranty still - dealer is being absolute fuckwits about it however when it is working, probably one of the most fun cars I’ve had. Saying something when it is car #39 that I’ve had.
Genuinely hope the issues are resolved because I do not want to get rid of it, smiles per mile is off the chart.
YES
Personally I’d prefer an older 1 series M coupe, manual
Horrible advertising
it sounded german when you were talking English backwards lol!!!
@ 5:17
Ummmm
“it’s not real carbon - carbon fabric?”
News alert:
it’s is real carbon what bmw call raw carbon.
So it’s practically carbon fibre without the reinforced plastic or injected mould
So it’s just the carbon weave tighten together …
Thanks for the info!
It’s fabric. So yo don’t get a moth full of carbon when the air bag deploys 😝
Awesome vid. For a purist driver’s car, this is ideal. As an owner of a 2022 GR86 manual, I don’t think the comparisons are fair (4 cyl NA vs twin turbo 6). I think it’s more in the league with the Z, Supra, Golf R, and A or CLA AMGs. So, if I was to upgrade from my GR86, the M2 F87 would be the pick. And remember, the Supra has either BMW engines in either a turbocharged B48 2.0-litre inline-four or a turbocharged B58 3.0-litre inline-six.
Many people have warned me to never buy a Euro car and under no circumstances buy a used Euro.
after all these years bmw is still doing the same gaskets leak.why?poor engineering?thank you very much, what a nightmare.
review bmw 440i's
Do the indicators work?
Shit joke and you clearly didn't watch the video 🙄
You'll need to pay a monthly fee to have them on your car
Just get the G42 M240 for that money
Cool car, but I pass on owning one, BMW aren't reliable and shouldn't be classified as luxury,for that reason
Oil leaks and BMW go hand in hand. This has been a BMW issue for 20 years now, and they still can't fix it.
BMW M2: "with great power, comes great responsibility"
Actually, the best M3 in history is the a 1st gen M2
I hate you for making this video, prepare for used M2 prices to go up even more :(.
The m2 is the new e46m3
Hard to tell if if u really like it😂
Gr Yaris is the way to go at this price point, if you can get one
Noiled it
Used M2 would have been driven HARD- terrible idea as a used purchase.
Abuse and driven is 2 different things
GR86....
Goodluck finding one.
lol just under 6 mins of what goes wrong
16.1 economy is awful
~17.6 is norm within 15km radius (CBD)... It's a car destined for open road and circuits, not city traffic anyway, it's a waste to drive it daily commute city traffic.
My 2018 v8 manual stang gets high 12L/ 100kms
Mind you that’s not city driving but still 17 is crazy 😂
@@matthewrobertson2279If I don't have a NA GH Mazda5 2.5L NA + 5AT as a daily drive for myself (running 12.5~13.8L/100km) in same driving / traffic condition, I wouldn't believe the figure I saw...
YES! Amazing content. We're getting closer - this is a German car. But still not an Audi S1, c'maaaaaaaaaaaaaan
Thats real raw carbon fiber you noob 😹
Yeah,, looks fantastic (unlike the fugly new ones.. wtf?), I’ve had enough European cars to realise I should NOT buy one.
The only way to make it better is to make it a convertible
Option 1: new Suboyota, call it 5yr 100k km warranty, backed by companies with decent reputations.
Option 2: 6yo 70k km BMW, no warranty, built with plastic stuff we all know decays, but saves BMW a few $$$.
Not even close, unless you're rich, but then why on earth are you buying a well-used BMW anyway? Nah. Nope.
I'd see at Option 1 & just suck it up.
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Jesus was used?
first time ever.. I JUST SKIPPED TO WHAT GOES WRONG. yep I knew it. IT IS A $99.500 German joke