Great video! I own a 2018 BSM LCI M2 myself, but both are fantastic cars. There will always be legitimate reasons to go for one or the other, but we should all just be thankful we have such great cars to choose from these days!
what js a bsm lci what do all these names mean i just looked at a regular 2017 m2 last weekend but idg the difference with all these m2s and how to know which one is the best
When I was looking to buy an M2 in 2018, the new model with the S55 came out. I heart it at the dealer, and quickly decided I ABsOLUTELY needed the N55 sound. New N55 LBB was almost sold out through out Canada and I had to "import it" myself from Vancouver to Montreal. My neighbor owns a M4 with the S55, and every morning, when he starts his car to go to work, I feel bad for him...:) He might do 0-60 a couple tenths of a second faster than me, but how often do you do 0-60 runs anyways? but the sound of the N55, every day I hear it, and every day it makes me grin.
Exactly and when we talk about the acceleration, the most important part is the beginning. That's where the fun is, in the first one or two seconds when you put your foot down; And for this first part, the M2 is quicker at first. So N55 M2 all the way. Sound and fun. :)
N55 Exhaust sounds better although in this case is manual and S55 is dct. The only thing that the comp wins me over the OG is the interior. Those bucket seats 👌👌
Great vid as usual Paul. It was your original ownership logs that helped make me decide to get my own LCI in mineral grey. No regrets at all, and whilst I like the power bump on the Comp', the sound of the N55 wins hands down for me.
Great vid, obviously the n55 sounds a lot sweeter..... the s55 exhaust routing is apparently the issue. But it doesn’t sound hideous. I’ve had my lci for over two years and love the thing.... it’s a keeper. Loved all your previous vids on your old car. Helped me with my decision to buy mine. If I was new to the M2 then I’d get the comp but I wouldn’t exchange the sound for the seats and features.... it would feel like I’ve swapped the sound for those and paid 20k plus for the privilege and that’s just not worth it in my opinion. Sound is such a big part of a performance car.
Great video! The sound from the LCI is so much nicer. Even though I have fitted my M2C with an akrapovic exhaust, it doesn´t sound half as good. The only time the M2C sounds OK is when you rev it to the limit. Then it sounds pretty nice. But I guess that is the price you have to pay. In the future, these type of cars will just sound less and less due to all the coming regulations.
@@Rami-pq1yj see previous reply; in addition, it's silly to compare a twin-turbo with more anti-emission devices to an earlier single turbo. Objectively 🙂
Before buying an M2C I had a comparison between two at a dealer. I couldn’t tell if the M2C was inferior to M2 OG. Someone says the twin turbo makes sounds a bit suppressed but I think it is more to do with OPF deployed in M2C. In Australia we don’t have the opf. When the engine reaches rpm 5k it sounds like a gun shooting, very loud.
I was wondering about that with the M2C in australia. I knew the Porsche GT4 (718) had the PFF in Europe, but not in Aus. I’m happy to hear that the M2C also doesn’t have the filter in Aus.
Subscribed , good comparison Paul , I already know some of the differences but it was really interesting not just the exhaust comparison but going through the idrive settings , keep it up
Did the proportions change a bit? I’m not sure what it is but the OG M2 seems to look smaller and sleeker (dare I say sexier?), while the M2C looks a bit bulkier. Both awesome cars regardless 👌
M140i is also a brilliant hatch. I also considered the M140i before buying the R. But I really wanted a 6 cyl engine note so I ended up upgrading to the m2c. The power difference is huge, and the exhaust note is not even comparable to the 4 cyl R.
East Wood yeah absolutely amazing cars! Speed feels about the same, maybe a little quicker. But handling is another level. So much more faith in the M2C with that diff
You don’t need to set M1 to the softest settings. The car actually has three setting: initial, M1 & M2. When you are in M1 an repress M1 button you go back to initial.
The M2C needs an exhaust asap. Its to quite.. Have a remus exhaust on order on mine. The N55 sounds way better. Though the OPF filters doesnt do the S55 justice.. Good luck if your buying one, and drive safe!
The remus sounds pretty good, actually. And considering that it's almost half price compared with the Akrapovic, it's definitely on my list. The only thing I'm not confortable with, regarding all exhausts actually, is the fact that the stock exhaust needs to be cut...
LCI all the way.. the speed gap is no different than compared to an M3 and the sound is night and day better (I cannot express this enough, it is infinitely better). It's the reason I chose an LCI over an M4 in the first place... a forged N55 sounds incredible and a S55..well, doesn't.
nes suno I live in Australia where we don’t have OPF’s yet and have heard plenty of M2Cs, they still sound crap and it’s because you’re hearing 3 cylinders per turbo rather than the 6 cylinders together with the single turbo n55
@@vTraumah ah, you're an N55 fan boi then. Book an appointment with an otolaryngologist and extend your logic - you're comparing 2 different engines which you only kind of acknowledge. This S55 sound bandwagon that started with the F80/82 is old and misguided and improved on F87.
@@settounite I'm in CA the car was in Washington near Canada. Enclosed hipping was $1k and flying there/driving it back would have been roughly the same and didn't wanna put that many miles on the car, although it would have been a fun road trip. They were having lots of storms up there too etc just thought it was easier to ship at the time.
Great video. I own an M2 LCI. How does the seating position compare? In LCI I find it too high. Is it lower with those nice real M seats in the Competition?
M2 lci all day. Make it stage 2, a few suspension modifications and thor m flasher diff esp amd steering hacks and it will be the same money as m2c, but a better driving experience. I know intried both stock and modded and bought the m2lci at the end. But i could not stop at stage2 xD
Paul, did you sell your LCI to purchase the M2C? My spec is 2018 LCI MT MG. I enjoy MDM mode in the morning en route to highway. It sounds baddass. I forget I have Sports+ mode. Then I remember and it becomes a freakin' devil!
I sold my M2 and wanted to buy an M2 CS... but in the end I decided for an 8 years old 1M with just 4000 km (paid as new). Frankly speaking the 1M is another world... and it is immune from depreciation. So far BMW has been producing at least 50’000 M2s... and for example here in Switzerland you can find new M2s Competition for just CHF 60k.
I doubt that number is correct. The number of M2's that we're built (OG M2 and M2 LCi) is around 12.000, so I don't think OG m2 + competition is more than 20.000 honestly. I don't think any car is immune to depreciation to be honest. You can find 1M's in Sweden for around 35k euros now, down 5k from last year's prices. So I don't know, I think this is dependant on where you live, actually. That being said I think baby M-cars hold their value much better than other cars. I lost about 10% when I sold my M2 last year. And considering I drove it around 17.000kms and 18 months I would say that's not bad at all. Aaaanyway, the 1M is a pretty special machine so I'm sure you're going to enjoy it a lot :D
@@TunedIntoCars My Megane R26R was immune to depreciation, well, lets say I bought it when they were rock bottom, I sold it for more than i bought it for and they are still going up. I think the 1M is a safe bet (would love one) but would prefer a car i can use without worrying about its value. Lots of M2C offers here in uk at moment 👍
@@TunedIntoCars disappointing but I’m also ok with it because I think I’ll be going for just the regular m2 because it’s more affordable and the n55 engine is more reliable.
@@TunedIntoCars i understand that the m2c the S55 which has the crank hub issue. I'm not sure what issues the N55 has. I mean BMW put it in almost every car in their lineup for at least 5 years. It seems tried and tested over a large volume of cars. I'm sure they would have worked out most of the bugs.
@@zeidakiss I know everybody likes to mention to crank hub issue, which is true. But have you done some research on that one? It mostly shows up on tuned cars and it's only really an issue with some modified cars. The N55 has it's issues as well, just do some research. Unfortunately BMW isn't what it used to be... But having said that, find yourself a car that has been properly maintained and serviced regularly and you shouldn't really have any issues, no matter the engine
Very Good video! I'm looking for an M2. The choice will be between an M2 LCi (for the price and sweeter sound) or a Comp, possibly with manual gearbox. For now i've only tried the M2 LCi with DCT, what do you suggest? Do you fell a lot the power gap between the old one and the Competition?
I don't think the Competition is faster than the LCi. Even though it has more power it also weighs more. The biggest difference is the power delivery. LCi feels more brutal while the Competition is smoother. Eventually I would still pick the manual. It's quite cool to be able to change gears yourself in a 410hp rwd m car 😍
@@TunedIntoCars I'm not sure about the m2 comp but the m3 comp I had was much quicker after 60 than my m2 standard I tuned a bit and the m2 was just as quick. The m2c i drove did pull alot harder up the rev range
The LCI is far from brutal, you have the cars mixed up. The N55 is less ferocious and even if M2C is heavier, it has the better power to weight and acceleration (albeit, marginally). Check the facts first.
Next video should be a back to back drive of the two. Same roads and conditions. That would be awesome, surely you can find a nice dealer who could lend you both.
*The N55 sounds WAY better than the S55. I think the "N" stands for nice sounding, and the "S" stands for sh*t sounding! LOL! I take delivery on a (super low mileage) 2018 F87 this coming week!*
I think the m2 lci has better corner control because it’s lighter and it can accelerate while turning.I know it because my dad flew the car through the moantains
Hi Paul, for now I have both M2s. A 2017 Pre LCI LBB manual and the 2020 Compo DCT HHS. Actually the Compo was cheaper (both new) as the blue old bitch 😁. Discount 2017 was 5% and 2020 21.5% (Germany). I wanted to replace the Pre LCi, but for now there isn't any chance for trading. Only has 8500 km. So I safe both of them. The N55 is equipped with the catback Remus and it's awesome. I did also put the original Competition Mirrors and the Blackline LED taillights on the blue that makes it looking gorgeous. I cannot say any of the two cars is the better one, but: the old one is more fun and feels faster when you're banging the stick 😍, imho the new one makes the punch more easier but not in another leauge
@@robmoody7141 next month I'm going to my dealer to talk about ordering mine. Hopefully I'll get close to that figure 'cause that means I get to add some more optional extras 😂
@@TunedIntoCars well I think in terms of the bad economy now you will make 20-22% easy. The only problem could be the delivery time because corona stopped the assembly line in Munich. And also i tell u what: u'll always get the best deal when u place your order in the last 2 working days on an ending year-quarter because the companies are making their quarter year financial statements
Rob Moody What do you mean by bad image? Yes 20% discount is common in Australia. People used to pay aud 100-110 K a year ago. I heard it is sold around aud 90K nowadays.
@Blackbird ///M2 not at all. Shawn is referring to exhaust noise, and the EU setup is bad. But be more precise yourself - "engine sound note and signature" are "timbre" and, at that level, you need to acknowledge you're comparing two different engines, with the S55 being the twin-turbo superior model 😃
You're wrong about no suspension changes... look at that carbon strut in the engine bay, which the OG M2 didn't have. In terms of noise, why are people stupidly comparing 2 different engines? Besides, only EU and UK S55 are ruined by OPF.
Why are you so upset? :) It's just a video. 1. I am correct about the suspension. Name me one difference. The carbon strut is not part of the suspension 2. We are comparing two different engines because that's what a 'comparison' is. You compare A to B, not A with another A. Plus there are a lot of people that want to hear the differences between an OG M2 and a Competition model. That's it.
I've never heard that from anyone that ever drove a standard M2. And I can clearly tell you didn't drive one since you're comparing it to an m-sport 2series. Those two cars couldn't be more different driving wise
The standard M2 is just as fast as the m2c and it uses the same suspension, same diff, same steering... I mean yes, the N55 is a 'standard' engine beefed up by the M Division. But it's still one of the best engines BMW has ever made. I've said this in a previous video but people need to stop judging engines based on the internal code. After driving both M2s now I have to say that both are pretty special in their own way and, for me at least, they're the best BMW products since the 1M
Like you said, n55 is a standard bmw motor. You can always upgrade suspension on the standard 2series msport. But end of the day, a true M car should have a special motor imo. Why do you think the US e36 m3 gets hated on? M2 isn’t rare enough like a 1M to be sought after, especially when there’s an m2 with a S55.
@@mperformance3502 I don't understand what you're saying. You can easily update a 2 series m-sport to an F80 M3 suspension? How? Also, what's so special about the S55 engine? Just the fact that the code starts with an S?
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This might sound crazy, i love the looks of the M2C, but do not like the S55 exhaust note. To me M2-OG (N55) sounds way better than the M2C (S55)
Marv J The exhaust note is what you will be living with so yes having that N55 sound is a pleasure to listen to
You are quite right, i actually owned an M2 N55 and i currently own a S55 M2C. But the power comparison is insane ! :D
Doesi the m2c have OPF? My M2C sounds more grunt. USA and Australia has non opf version are sold.
Yea that’s why I bought the m2lci the sound it’s amazing
Do you buy a car for the sound? If you do, you should just buy a motorbike.
Great video! I own a 2018 BSM LCI M2 myself, but both are fantastic cars. There will always be legitimate reasons to go for one or the other, but we should all just be thankful we have such great cars to choose from these days!
what js a bsm lci what do all these names mean i just looked at a regular 2017 m2 last weekend but idg the difference with all these m2s and how to know which one is the best
When I was looking to buy an M2 in 2018, the new model with the S55 came out. I heart it at the dealer, and quickly decided I ABsOLUTELY needed the N55 sound. New N55 LBB was almost sold out through out Canada and I had to "import it" myself from Vancouver to Montreal. My neighbor owns a M4 with the S55, and every morning, when he starts his car to go to work, I feel bad for him...:) He might do 0-60 a couple tenths of a second faster than me, but how often do you do 0-60 runs anyways? but the sound of the N55, every day I hear it, and every day it makes me grin.
M4 exhaust tone is different to M2C's
Got M2 2017... and I had M4 2016...
nes suno This is correct and they both don’t sound as good as the N55.
Exactly and when we talk about the acceleration, the most important part is the beginning. That's where the fun is, in the first one or two seconds when you put your foot down; And for this first part, the M2 is quicker at first. So N55 M2 all the way. Sound and fun. :)
N55 Exhaust sounds better although in this case is manual and S55 is dct. The only thing that the comp wins me over the OG is the interior. Those bucket seats 👌👌
Great vid as usual Paul. It was your original ownership logs that helped make me decide to get my own LCI in mineral grey. No regrets at all, and whilst I like the power bump on the Comp', the sound of the N55 wins hands down for me.
Great vid, obviously the n55 sounds a lot sweeter..... the s55 exhaust routing is apparently the issue. But it doesn’t sound hideous. I’ve had my lci for over two years and love the thing.... it’s a keeper. Loved all your previous vids on your old car. Helped me with my decision to buy mine. If I was new to the M2 then I’d get the comp but I wouldn’t exchange the sound for the seats and features.... it would feel like I’ve swapped the sound for those and paid 20k plus for the privilege and that’s just not worth it in my opinion. Sound is such a big part of a performance car.
Great video! The sound from the LCI is so much nicer. Even though I have fitted my M2C with an akrapovic exhaust, it doesn´t sound half as good. The only time the M2C sounds OK is when you rev it to the limit. Then it sounds pretty nice. But I guess that is the price you have to pay. In the future, these type of cars will just sound less and less due to all the coming regulations.
Remove the OPF and get a catless downpipe.
Will make a drastic difference
I really like that you make these videos. I am a newbie to BMW world and these simple comparisons are SO helpful
Glad you like them!
M2 with n55 sounds much better, but in M2C you can finally turn off parking sensor when you want 😆😆
Sound is an issue only in EU and UK, and you're stupidly comparing a non M engine (N55 is from the 235i) with a real N engine (S55)
@@nessuno5403 It may not be a “real M engine” but it does sound better objectively, you can’t really change that.
@@Rami-pq1yj see previous reply; in addition, it's silly to compare a twin-turbo with more anti-emission devices to an earlier single turbo. Objectively 🙂
@@nessuno5403 so what you’re saying is that the entire video is silly and these cars shouldn’t be compared? Nice
@@Rami-pq1yj your intelligent commentary is mind-blowing!
Before buying an M2C I had a comparison between two at a dealer. I couldn’t tell if the M2C was inferior to M2 OG. Someone says the twin turbo makes sounds a bit suppressed but I think it is more to do with OPF deployed in M2C. In Australia we don’t have the opf. When the engine reaches rpm 5k it sounds like a gun shooting, very loud.
The OG M2 is also more nimble. To me, it's the Miata 1.5 vs Miata 2.0.
I was wondering about that with the M2C in australia.
I knew the Porsche GT4 (718) had the PFF in Europe, but not in Aus.
I’m happy to hear that the M2C also doesn’t have the filter in Aus.
Do the illuminated M2 badges on the seats increase the hp? Think I prefer the LCI exhaust.
No, but the red starter button sure does :D
Tuned Into Cars! The magic of red paint!
Subscribed , good comparison Paul , I already know some of the differences but it was really interesting not just the exhaust comparison but going through the idrive settings , keep it up
Did the proportions change a bit? I’m not sure what it is but the OG M2 seems to look smaller and sleeker (dare I say sexier?), while the M2C looks a bit bulkier. Both awesome cars regardless 👌
Just bought an M2C, coming from an M140i its night and day... but a little stiffer. A small price to pay! Hope you get your M2C soon bro!
M140i is also a brilliant hatch. I also considered the M140i before buying the R. But I really wanted a 6 cyl engine note so I ended up upgrading to the m2c. The power difference is huge, and the exhaust note is not even comparable to the 4 cyl R.
East Wood yeah absolutely amazing cars! Speed feels about the same, maybe a little quicker. But handling is another level. So much more faith in the M2C with that diff
You don’t need to set M1 to the softest settings. The car actually has three setting: initial, M1 & M2. When you are in M1 an repress M1 button you go back to initial.
OG sounds so good I’m going to buy one this weekend!
Man the LCI sounds amazing! Hands down better than the competition.
Your exhaust clips are incredible! Some of the best I’ve seen! Such a great video
The M2C needs an exhaust asap. Its to quite.. Have a remus exhaust on order on mine. The N55 sounds way better. Though the OPF filters doesnt do the S55 justice..
Good luck if your buying one, and drive safe!
The remus sounds pretty good, actually. And considering that it's almost half price compared with the Akrapovic, it's definitely on my list. The only thing I'm not confortable with, regarding all exhausts actually, is the fact that the stock exhaust needs to be cut...
@@TunedIntoCars You can always put it back to stock with clamps. No worries at all!
I’ve not come across your videos before but I’m glad I have. First class videos- the epitome of informative M viewing! Subscribed!
LCI all the way.. the speed gap is no different than compared to an M3 and the sound is night and day better (I cannot express this enough, it is infinitely better).
It's the reason I chose an LCI over an M4 in the first place... a forged N55 sounds incredible and a S55..well, doesn't.
In Europe where you must have OPFs
@@nessuno5403 OPF delete still sounds crap, it's because of the twin turbos in the S55 that make it sound like it does.
@@vTraumah you mistake OPF delete, with no OPF from factory so don't comment unless you've heard an export M2C in person
nes suno I live in Australia where we don’t have OPF’s yet and have heard plenty of M2Cs, they still sound crap and it’s because you’re hearing 3 cylinders per turbo rather than the 6 cylinders together with the single turbo n55
@@vTraumah ah, you're an N55 fan boi then. Book an appointment with an otolaryngologist and extend your logic - you're comparing 2 different engines which you only kind of acknowledge. This S55 sound bandwagon that started with the F80/82 is old and misguided and improved on F87.
Just bought my 2018 LBB LCI M2 today! Can't wait for delivery :) one owner/46k miles
Did u buy it without checking under the hood and test driving it? Or why u get it delivered?
@@settounite I'm in CA the car was in Washington near Canada. Enclosed hipping was $1k and flying there/driving it back would have been roughly the same and didn't wanna put that many miles on the car, although it would have been a fun road trip. They were having lots of storms up there too etc just thought it was easier to ship at the time.
4:50 What’s going on at the wall?! :D
Fantastic video, the m2 og is the better sounding car, I have 2016 m2, and they do sound brilliant. Great video.
Hi man I have a question, about the habitability I'm 6'2", how comfortable it is? and the spacious in back seats? thank u
Hi. I have a detailed video about practicality & stuff: ruclips.net/video/LuVtWB6SFg4/видео.html
Great video. I own an M2 LCI. How does the seating position compare? In LCI I find it too high. Is it lower with those nice real M seats in the Competition?
Unfortunately it's still high. I didn't notice any difference there
M2 lci all day. Make it stage 2, a few suspension modifications and thor m flasher diff esp amd steering hacks and it will be the same money as m2c, but a better driving experience. I know intried both stock and modded and bought the m2lci at the end. But i could not stop at stage2 xD
Sure. But what you've said here applies to any car that's cheaper than the car you're comparing it to. M2 LCI vs m2 comp, cayman vs cayman s and so on
Any difference in sound between OG and LCI?
Yeah. Small suspension tweaks, different dashboard and different dials
@@TunedIntoCars but no difference in sound?
Paul, did you sell your LCI to purchase the M2C? My spec is 2018 LCI MT MG. I enjoy MDM mode in the morning en route to highway. It sounds baddass. I forget I have Sports+ mode. Then I remember and it becomes a freakin' devil!
No, I've sold the LCi one year ago
I sold my M2 and wanted to buy an M2 CS... but in the end I decided for an 8 years old 1M with just 4000 km (paid as new). Frankly speaking the 1M is another world... and it is immune from depreciation. So far BMW has been producing at least 50’000 M2s... and for example here in Switzerland you can find new M2s Competition for just CHF 60k.
I doubt that number is correct. The number of M2's that we're built (OG M2 and M2 LCi) is around 12.000, so I don't think OG m2 + competition is more than 20.000 honestly. I don't think any car is immune to depreciation to be honest. You can find 1M's in Sweden for around 35k euros now, down 5k from last year's prices.
So I don't know, I think this is dependant on where you live, actually. That being said I think baby M-cars hold their value much better than other cars. I lost about 10% when I sold my M2 last year. And considering I drove it around 17.000kms and 18 months I would say that's not bad at all.
Aaaanyway, the 1M is a pretty special machine so I'm sure you're going to enjoy it a lot :D
@@TunedIntoCars My Megane R26R was immune to depreciation, well, lets say I bought it when they were rock bottom, I sold it for more than i bought it for and they are still going up. I think the 1M is a safe bet (would love one) but would prefer a car i can use without worrying about its value. Lots of M2C offers here in uk at moment 👍
I could be wrong but I think they updated the ball joints on the m2c
I think they debunked that on bimmerpost. Parts numbers were identical between the lci and the competition
@@TunedIntoCars disappointing but I’m also ok with it because I think I’ll be going for just the regular m2 because it’s more affordable and the n55 engine is more reliable.
That really depends on who you ask. Both engines have their specific problems, so I wouldn't really say one is more reliable than the other
@@TunedIntoCars i understand that the m2c the S55 which has the crank hub issue. I'm not sure what issues the N55 has. I mean BMW put it in almost every car in their lineup for at least 5 years. It seems tried and tested over a large volume of cars. I'm sure they would have worked out most of the bugs.
@@zeidakiss I know everybody likes to mention to crank hub issue, which is true. But have you done some research on that one? It mostly shows up on tuned cars and it's only really an issue with some modified cars.
The N55 has it's issues as well, just do some research. Unfortunately BMW isn't what it used to be... But having said that, find yourself a car that has been properly maintained and serviced regularly and you shouldn't really have any issues, no matter the engine
Very Good video! I'm looking for an M2. The choice will be between an M2 LCi (for the price and sweeter sound) or a Comp, possibly with manual gearbox. For now i've only tried the M2 LCi with DCT, what do you suggest? Do you fell a lot the power gap between the old one and the Competition?
Get the lci and with the savings intercooler sports cat and it will be just as quick
I don't think the Competition is faster than the LCi. Even though it has more power it also weighs more. The biggest difference is the power delivery. LCi feels more brutal while the Competition is smoother.
Eventually I would still pick the manual. It's quite cool to be able to change gears yourself in a 410hp rwd m car 😍
@@TunedIntoCars I'm not sure about the m2 comp but the m3 comp I had was much quicker after 60 than my m2 standard I tuned a bit and the m2 was just as quick. The m2c i drove did pull alot harder up the rev range
The LCI is far from brutal, you have the cars mixed up. The N55 is less ferocious and even if M2C is heavier, it has the better power to weight and acceleration (albeit, marginally). Check the facts first.
Is it possible to get a carbon roof from factory?
Not as an optional extra but you can buy it as an m performance part
Tuned Into Cars! Can you hurry up and buy the car already let’s see you back in an M🤣
You forgot how the competition's baggy exhaust hanging out.
Great video thanks! The LCI definitely sounds best!👍😃
Give me the M2-OG every day. Yes the exhaust note is that much more awesome.
The video would be even better if you would do a side by side comparison of the details.
Not really possible since I've sold my LCi last year
Next video should be a back to back drive of the two. Same roads and conditions. That would be awesome, surely you can find a nice dealer who could lend you both.
Nah, not really :)
I own a m240i I think the m2c is a fitting upgrade
*The N55 sounds WAY better than the S55. I think the "N" stands for nice sounding, and the "S" stands for sh*t sounding! LOL! I take delivery on a (super low mileage) 2018 F87 this coming week!*
Love this video. Thanks
What does "LCi" stand for,.. Anyone?
Life cycle impulse - facelift in BMW talk
I think the 2018 model sounds best.
N55 😍😍😍
Original/LCI M2 sounds much better than the competition.
M2 Competition FTW, no offense but de S55 power delivery is a much more pleasure.
Much more boring, feels slow as balls under 5k rpm
@@defyyourlogic487completely untrue
I think the m2 lci has better corner control because it’s lighter and it can accelerate while turning.I know it because my dad flew the car through the moantains
Excellent, thank you!
I have a 2018 LCI. Endless comments about the sound wherever I go.
M2C.........?
Hi Paul, for now I have both M2s. A 2017 Pre LCI LBB manual and the 2020 Compo DCT HHS. Actually the Compo was cheaper (both new) as the blue old bitch 😁. Discount 2017 was 5% and 2020 21.5% (Germany). I wanted to replace the Pre LCi, but for now there isn't any chance for trading. Only has 8500 km. So I safe both of them. The N55 is equipped with the catback Remus and it's awesome. I did also put the original Competition Mirrors and the Blackline LED taillights on the blue that makes it looking gorgeous. I cannot say any of the two cars is the better one, but: the old one is more fun and feels faster when you're banging the stick 😍, imho the new one makes the punch more easier but not in another leauge
21.5% discount in the Competition? :)
@@TunedIntoCars Yes. The top range was 22.7%. In Germany the M2's time is over 'cause of bad image
@@robmoody7141 next month I'm going to my dealer to talk about ordering mine. Hopefully I'll get close to that figure 'cause that means I get to add some more optional extras 😂
@@TunedIntoCars well I think in terms of the bad economy now you will make 20-22% easy. The only problem could be the delivery time because corona stopped the assembly line in Munich. And also i tell u what: u'll always get the best deal when u place your order in the last 2 working days on an ending year-quarter because the companies are making their quarter year financial statements
Rob Moody What do you mean by bad image? Yes 20% discount is common in Australia. People used to pay aud 100-110 K a year ago. I heard it is sold around aud 90K nowadays.
Unfortunate to say bc I love both engines, the S55 farts and the N55 burbles ;)
In Europe and UK
@Blackbird ///M2 not at all. Shawn is referring to exhaust noise, and the EU setup is bad. But be more precise yourself - "engine sound note and signature" are "timbre" and, at that level, you need to acknowledge you're comparing two different engines, with the S55 being the twin-turbo superior model 😃
@Blackbird ///M2 read above or ask for help ✌🏻
@Blackbird ///M2 🤦🏻♂️ look up "Brexit", we're not talking geography
The m2 lci. I Think that sounds better and will hold its value.
Definitely N55 sounds best 👍😀
In EU and UK
the OG
Long Beach Blue but with the orange interior instead of the blue interior lol. Doesn't suit it
2018 sounded much better
LCI all the way!
Manual
You're wrong about no suspension changes... look at that carbon strut in the engine bay, which the OG M2 didn't have. In terms of noise, why are people stupidly comparing 2 different engines? Besides, only EU and UK S55 are ruined by OPF.
Why are you so upset? :) It's just a video.
1. I am correct about the suspension. Name me one difference. The carbon strut is not part of the suspension
2. We are comparing two different engines because that's what a 'comparison' is. You compare A to B, not A with another A. Plus there are a lot of people that want to hear the differences between an OG M2 and a Competition model.
That's it.
@@TunedIntoCars not upset dude, especially since you're not as bad as some. Tower struts are part of the suspension :)
OG M2 sounds so much better. M2C sounds like a fart.
The M2 lci is way better
Lemme have a closer look at you profile image 😁
Standard m2 isn’t special enough. Might as well buy a standard 2series msport
I've never heard that from anyone that ever drove a standard M2. And I can clearly tell you didn't drive one since you're comparing it to an m-sport 2series. Those two cars couldn't be more different driving wise
I’ve driven the m2c. I’m
Simply basing off the motor. N55 is just a beefed up standard bmw motor.
The standard M2 is just as fast as the m2c and it uses the same suspension, same diff, same steering... I mean yes, the N55 is a 'standard' engine beefed up by the M Division. But it's still one of the best engines BMW has ever made.
I've said this in a previous video but people need to stop judging engines based on the internal code.
After driving both M2s now I have to say that both are pretty special in their own way and, for me at least, they're the best BMW products since the 1M
Like you said, n55 is a standard bmw motor. You can always upgrade suspension on the standard 2series msport. But end of the day, a true M car should have a special motor imo. Why do you think the US e36 m3 gets hated on? M2 isn’t rare enough like a 1M to be sought after, especially when there’s an m2 with a S55.
@@mperformance3502 I don't understand what you're saying. You can easily update a 2 series m-sport to an F80 M3 suspension? How? Also, what's so special about the S55 engine? Just the fact that the code starts with an S?
You need to make your english sound more natural. Sounds like you struggle...
Dude, what's with all these comments? You clearly don't enjoy my videos, why watch them and put yourself through that?
I do enjoy your content, just saying that you can improve. Don't take so serious.
And besides that, this is democracy, we all have opinions. :)
Clearly not, judging by your comments :)
London here. Your English sounds fine to me! Great vid 👌
I’m English and had no problem understanding anything he was explaining - near perfect English I’d say.