I’ve owned multiple M3’s and AMG’s over the decades and I currently own a M2 Competition. Whilst some of those cars were great nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than looking back at it after a exhilarating drive. Simply exceptional.
We had a 1988 5 series….bought it new…all my buddies said the service and repairs will kill you. Drove it 325k miles…only sold it because it couldn’t pass Kalifornia smog…other than normal maintenance, brakes and tires…one head rest motor failed..and water pump was replaced at about 200k miles. BMWs are awesome and this car seems like real winner. Nice job and kudos to you and Lori!
What a way to kick off 2022!!! This M2 Competition is sheer beauty!!! The blue really stands out and the kidney grill to front fascia ratio is perfect!!! Performance to back up the looks is definitely a thing to make my heart go putter patter!!! Man....put this on the 2022 transporter for me please and thank you!!! The mission to a million continues!!! Team Raiti's Rides for the win!!!
My history FYI - Purchased a new M3 - Kept it a few months and sold it for a new Porsche 917S (great car) but when my BMW dealer called and a 2021 pre-ordered / but cancelled M2C came in I jumped on it and have never looked back. The M3 has no soul and this M2C is dripping with soul and so much more - So excited to see my fav. RUclips channel RR highlighting this unbelievable car yet again. I use it as my daily driver only because after 8 months I can still not wait each day to get in it and drive it. The most perfect size / HP automobile I have ever owned. *Joe Happy 2022 can not wait for your reviews this year - you do it like NO ONE ELSE in the biz - Period!
Great impressions! I also own this amazing car for almost a year and man I share w u the same opinions! I cant see a better car at its price range for this goal. I am quite surprised u didnt like the g80. I had the m340i for some months anddidnt like it all. I suspect the new m3 is just a more powerful car.
wow i was recently just looking into and falling in love with the M2 and looked at your old videos of the car. and now you just made my day with a brand new M2 ! thank you !
Right On!!! .. Your Timing, delivery, and energy in your vids is sooo on point! You have a talent that puts you in your own class my Dude! One-Takes! First-Takes! All Day Every Day! --- Step aside DeMuro, Raitis Is Rollin By. SEETZ! ---
I drove several cars on my search over the past year or so. I have a AP1 S2000 and wanted to add another drivers car to keep the miles down. Drove the go to ZO6, GT350, M4 etc.. The internet had me sold on a Cayman S or 718. I drove all three back to back and hands down the M2C! Total package. Feels so much faster and aggressive provided it has Tourqe compared to the Cayman. I knew immediately this is a fun car! I've had the same spec M2C in this video (except for DCT) for a month now and I'm 100% happy with my decision. I love manuals but I feel like this car was designed for the DCT. It feels so much faster and it's lightning fast shifts. Awesome car!
This one is it. Last true M car. Everything after this might be faster and easier to drive, but they will be souless. I also love the the traditional tach/speedo look. I don't know how you're going to find this thing for less than 100k. But it you do manage to buy one, it'll probably be worth it.
Yep when I tell the salesman at bmw I’ve got the 2018 m2 comp they say ohh the good one! Hold on to it it’s the better looking one, I agree not a fan of the new shape, and the full digital display is a bit soulless
Great car ! The strange think is how in USA it's becoming popular the stick driving and in Europe the automatic transmission! Personally speaking I have no idea how yout drive an automatic transmission car (I guess is not very difficult ) because my whole life I'm driving with stick as the majority in my country . But I have the impression that automatic transmission is better for high HP cars !
What an amazing ride! As a family man with littles this just makes sense! I’ve been looking at the Supra for awhile now, but unfortunately no rear seats like the MK4! I think you might’ve just changed my mind. The look on your face and the excitement tells everything. Keep up the good work sir!
I’m gonna say the M2 is better than the Supra, because you can get the M2 with a 6MT but you can’t do so with the Supra. I’m looking forward to the G87 M2. I just hope the manual G87 M2 will be offered for sale in the UK.
Thanks for another great review Joe...this one on my car!!! I purchased one over the summer 2021 and had it shipped from California to the east coast (hard to find indeed!). I love the car, the color, and the manual transmission! I do plan on changing to a Dinan cat-back exhaust and upgrading to some Rays VMF C-01 wheels. (Waiting on supply/shipping delays!)
The BMW M2 is amazing! I love the performance of that car. If I were to have my BMW M2 customized, I would definitely lower the suspension and make the exhaust note more “deeper”.
Got to drive an M2c, a Supra, and a 991.2 GT3 back to back on the same backroads for about a week. I can tell you that the M2c would be my pick. The GT3 is fantastic and the M2c gets close to that “feel”. It feels very Motorsport like the Porsche does but for 1/3 of the price. It has that zing, that special something and it can definitely hang. Huge amounts of trust in the car also, as the chassis, engine, diff, steering, transmission,and brakes are very confidence inspiring. Supra on the other hand felt sloppy, more so a decent sports car that’s mainly meant to look good around town than anything like the M2c or the GT3
One of my favorite cars from one of my favorite channels. Hey Joe what about a video of some of the top cars over the year that didn’t meet your expectations? Not as in they are the worst cars but they were the biggest let downs compared to they hype they were receiving or you were just hoping for a little more from them?
Hey Good new year Joe and Lori, 2022 is going to be sooo much better for a whole lot of people. love the color, interior and speed. Not so hot of the BMW 'S. This could change my mind about this car. Nice job as always you guys! Keep them rolling. The wheels and the calipers are SLEEK! Joe, I'm sure Lori will get you a M2
M2 comp is stunning (especially the CS). I don't want to even think about some of the latest BMW styling efforts, though. I think the M2's are peak modern BMW styling. Nothing against the Supra, but something about it just looks like it's trying too hard. Too many styling cues thrown together. I may be biased though, as I have a blue m240i x drive. Amazing car. You get 90 percent of the real world performance of the M2 plus AWD so it can be an all year car, even in the snowy Northeast. Love the channel. On throttle for 2022!
I agree, manual is fun to drive but that ZF transmission performs very well and fun to drive ! My first automatic sports car experience and it was amazing.
@@Smooveee The ZF is a fantastic gearbox but I wouldn't call it fun. It's very German - it will do the job and do the job extremely well but there's no excitement when using it, like a DCT for example. I own an F30 with a ZF and it's been tuned and perfected and still not up to par with the DCT in terms of engagement, and especially not with a manual.
Great Reaction to this vehicle Lori Amazing As Always Joe Love the Energy you have with alot of these Videos Take care Always Blessed with you and Lori 🙏
Gorgeous blue that pops in the flordia sun definitely a nice color. I will definitely say this is better then the supra because you can row through your own gears plus you dont have so many fake vents
Great car and review. I have a manual e46 M3 and have to say the shift gate and clutch pedal feel is the best I have ever owned. I even prefer it to a 911 twin turbo. That is just my opinion.
If u want to put 20 foot longs and 75 Twinkie’s go for the x5 M competition. If u what the best handling and the most nimble this is your ride. Personally I prefer the supra. Yes I may sound crazy I prefer sound of the 3.0 liter engine in the supra and I do like the styling better but all the fake vents I can do without.
To me, "M2 Comp or Supra" is like a "Mama or Papa" question lol I love EVERYTHING about the M2, but I love the exterior design of Supra over everything of the M2. Supra comes with a BMW engine, so I would go with the Supra before I have kids.
“Shed speed like German Shepherd shed hair” 🤣🤣🤣🤣that line never gets old. Awesome review as usual Joe, also thanks Lori for being out there working hard. 👍👍😎
I love the M2, it comes in manual & it's a blast to drive. I got the Supra anyways because it embraces being a sports car instead of keeping that sedan look from the M2. No one looks twice at an M2 but people break necks for the Supra.
I disagree about people breaking necks to see the Supra. It’s a small car, but it’s no Lotus when it comes to attention-grabbing on the road. It garners about the same looks as the M2 to be honest.
@@paulira7407 Well I've owned both (traded my M2 for the Supra) and I can tell you the Supra turns more heads hahaha. The M2 gets attention from people who know what it is (is it your moms 2 series or is it a car that can hold its own with some supercars?) The Supra gets attention period. Not that it even matters, it's just something I've noticed. Both fantastic cars. It's that coupe style- Long hood short rear end that people love.
I have the same color and spec M2C and a clean Silver AP1 Honda S2000. I paid $11k for the S2000 2 years ago. That thing breaks necks, starts conversations and gets thumbs up everywhere. The M2C maybe gets "I like that color Blue". People are happy when they look at the S2000. People hate on BMW's as this is my second one and it's obvious.
Love both cars but when I see an M2 on the street which is rare I can instantly point out it’s an M2 and I go crazy over it lol. Supra is like cool and move on. M2 definitely will make more enthusiasts break their necks where as Supra will just appeal to younger crowd
@@floridawoodstowater8924 I can totally see that. BMW fell into this trap of making each car look the same but in smaller or bigger sizes. "Oh it's just a BMW" same with Porsche and even a bit of Mercedes. I get they're trying to uniform their lineup but even when your S2k was new, it looked different enough to the other cars Honda was offering. I love controversial designs, it gets people talking. A lot of times, people like it after a few years anyways. I freak out when I see an S2000, they are such simple sports cars. It knows what it is. They're going for more than when they were new lol
Great Review! You are correct. Very difficult car to find in a 6 speed manual now that they stopped making them. I found mine in Sunset Metallic early in 2020 and LOVE IT! I am like you every time I drive it - smile ear to ear and out loud laughing. I scare my wife every time we're in it...😁😁😁
I’m going with the real deal M2 over the “Zupra,” and I’m not really a big fan of BMW’s. Thanks for sharing it Joe and the great review! Nicely done Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
love the way you narrate stuff man.. the M2Comp pays true homage to the E46 M3, way more than the E92 ever did and has more power to boot. Comparing this to a GT4 is says alot for BMW given that the GT4 costs considerably more and its a very different animal. As for the Supra comparo, the Supra manual is coming and I am hoping Toyota vamps up a few more things other than just the transmission. Even if the new Supra has more BMW in it than JDM roots, once it is offered in a manual, I think it will come down to individual preference as to what the person wants to look and drive. Either way you cannot go wrong with an M2Comp.. I owned a 2019 M4 and still wished I had picked up an M2Comp instead.
Excellent coverage Joe...I'm all about the competition but it's got to be the M5 or X5 nothing less BL3$$...Grown man thangz...haha...Shout out Lori...
This is the closest to the spirit of the original M3 big engine in a small car. The design is better than the 2022. Can’t say anything about the Supra. I’m confused what to think about it.
I'm extremely tempted to buy a 2021 M2 Comp right now, BUT my next big purchase is a house in Texas, so I have to resist for a while lol. Plus on top of that A LOT of dealerships are doing 10,000 mark ups on their M2s, more if it's a stick so waiting really is the best choice until the market dies down again.
As an M2c owner. I have to agree it is by far the best BMW! One I plan to keep forever. If money were no object, the GT4 is a vastly superior car; just not double the money.
Great review, I think you absolutely nailed it. Although, the crappy brake pads make keepIng the wheels clean a tremendous chore. I think the only reason someone would pick a Supra over the M2, is if they can’t drive a stick and if they prefer what others think about styling. To the average person that doesn’t really know much about the enthusiast market, the Supra stands out more, so they think it’s cooler and that accounts for something. An enthusiast is probably going to notice the M2 more. As for the M3, if you absolutely need a 4 door I guess that’s an option although I would go with a black wing v4 over an M3. But for a 2 door it’s M2 All day over an M4, unless you want a GT car over a drivers car. This M2 is the last of the BMW ultimate driving machines. Everything else is getting bigger and more intrusive. The incoming 2 series has already unfortunately grown and this was already the perfect size. Unless BMW makes an M1.5 people better hold on to their F87 M2s if enthusiast driving is their #1 priority.
Or the Supra transmission is great for being just faster than most. Lamborghini and PORCHE are automatics lol but no one complains about that. Not saying the tranny is good like the super cars but same concept. I’m a big manual guy but when I got in the Supra and put it manual mode and felt how quick it shift and responsiveness, it blew my mind. Manual cars are amazing tho.
Most everyone here is too young to know that back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, BMW actually made cars with truly distinctive body styles. Sure, the cars are made better and are safer now, but models like the 2002, 3.0CS, and Bavaria were much classier looking and stood out more from the pack of similar-looking cars today. YMMV :>)
Better than supra? Short answer - overall, yes! Just bought my 2020 M2 competition (Long Beach Blue, manual, with M Performance Coilovers & M Performance Exhaust) and am having it shipped from Florida and I simply CANNOT wait 🤩 So happy to see you do a vid on one of these.
Hey joe, just got done checking out the vid late here on the west coast. I wanted your thoughts on the OG M2 vs the M2 comp? Which one do you prefer? Ive never driven an M car and want to check these babies out!
It's a great bang for your buck worth every penny imo! Probably the best drivers car in the market right now, and it delivers on the Ultimate driving machine promise 👌
I've had some great cars and have tested a lot of great sports cars. For the money it's Awesome! Just picked one up three weeks ago. Nothing came close to the fun factor/total package.
I hope so, I just picked up the same spec as this one three weeks ago. It's 2019, 23k miles. It's parked next to my year 2000 AP1 S2000 with 75k miles. Now that one has doubled in value from what I bought it for. 👍
The door unlock switch/button right next to the emergency flasher button in the middle of the dash? I have NEVER seen that on ANY vehicle Joe's reviewed. NEVER. Every vehicle on the planet, except this one, has the door master lock control on the driver side door panel. And the radio station selector numbered buttons? Who does that anymore? And no Android Auto either? Fake side vents. And the TPMS shows low pressure. Love the color.
The radio buttons are actually shortcut buttons that can be used for anything, including navigation points and any function in the infotainment. If you hover a finger over one of the buttons, the car will display the linked shortcut in the infotainment screen.
M2 is far more urgent and high-strung than the Supra. The Supra is sweet and it's quick but you can definitely tell a difference in an M2. The M2 suspension also beat the crap out of you LOL we're at the Supra is it smooth machine. I like anything with that engine so just get them all for whatever mood you're in. 😁
I hope you feel better. I'm going through the same thing as well. What I'm going through fells like a cold at the moment. The only thing that is werid about it. My right side is burning.
Love love love your reviews. Definitely approve the on throttle action. Had an F82 now an F97 Comp Also a 718S. The handling is better on the Porsche, but M cars drive a certain way. Drove the Supra once. Very much any M40i in the BMW range with a Toyota interior.
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Thanks!
Today that is really nice of you man! thanks for being so great and supportive!
@@RaitisRides I've been watching for free for so long and why not. You deserve it!
@@amill1563 that means so much!
@@amill1563 I totally agree with you. He needs all that support to get to 1 million .
@@Reaperguy67 I really appreciate you having my back!
I’ve owned multiple M3’s and AMG’s over the decades and I currently own a M2 Competition. Whilst some of those cars were great nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than looking back at it after a exhilarating drive. Simply exceptional.
We had a 1988 5 series….bought it new…all my buddies said the service and repairs will kill you. Drove it 325k miles…only sold it because it couldn’t pass Kalifornia smog…other than normal maintenance, brakes and tires…one head rest motor failed..and water pump was replaced at about 200k miles. BMWs are awesome and this car seems like real winner. Nice job and kudos to you and Lori!
Riati going hard like he’s trying to get to the Twinkie factory before it closes.
You know it!
What a way to kick off 2022!!! This M2 Competition is sheer beauty!!! The blue really stands out and the kidney grill to front fascia ratio is perfect!!! Performance to back up the looks is definitely a thing to make my heart go putter patter!!! Man....put this on the 2022 transporter for me please and thank you!!! The mission to a million continues!!! Team Raiti's Rides for the win!!!
I could not agree more with you!
My history FYI - Purchased a new M3 - Kept it a few months and sold it for a new Porsche 917S (great car) but when my BMW dealer called and a 2021 pre-ordered / but cancelled M2C came in I jumped on it and have never looked back. The M3 has no soul and this M2C is dripping with soul and so much more - So excited to see my fav. RUclips channel RR highlighting this unbelievable car yet again. I use it as my daily driver only because after 8 months I can still not wait each day to get in it and drive it. The most perfect size / HP automobile I have ever owned. *Joe Happy 2022 can not wait for your reviews this year - you do it like NO ONE ELSE in the biz - Period!
Wow Bruce! Thanks for those really kind words. I appreciate you sharing that great input and perspective on your purchase!
Great impressions! I also own this amazing car for almost a year and man I share w u the same opinions! I cant see a better car at its price range for this goal.
I am quite surprised u didnt like the g80. I had the m340i for some months anddidnt like it all. I suspect the new m3 is just a more powerful car.
These cars are going to increase in value in the future. Very Nice!
You know it Brent!
this car is straight heat. my neighbor has one with loud pipes on it, he always rips out at the light I can hear him
wow i was recently just looking into and falling in love with the M2 and looked at your old videos of the car. and now you just made my day with a brand new M2 ! thank you !
This thing is awesome!
The way you explain the driving characteristics of this car is informative and entertaining. Great job as always!
Right On!!! .. Your Timing, delivery, and energy in your vids is sooo on point! You have a talent that puts you in your own class my Dude! One-Takes! First-Takes! All Day Every Day!
--- Step aside DeMuro, Raitis Is Rollin By. SEETZ! ---
I drove several cars on my search over the past year or so. I have a AP1 S2000 and wanted to add another drivers car to keep the miles down. Drove the go to ZO6, GT350, M4 etc.. The internet had me sold on a Cayman S or 718. I drove all three back to back and hands down the M2C! Total package. Feels so much faster and aggressive provided it has Tourqe compared to the Cayman. I knew immediately this is a fun car! I've had the same spec M2C in this video (except for DCT) for a month now and I'm 100% happy with my decision. I love manuals but I feel like this car was designed for the DCT. It feels so much faster and it's lightning fast shifts. Awesome car!
This one is it. Last true M car. Everything after this might be faster and easier to drive, but they will be souless. I also love the the traditional tach/speedo look. I don't know how you're going to find this thing for less than 100k. But it you do manage to buy one, it'll probably be worth it.
I totally agree with you!
How is it “soulless”?
Yep when I tell the salesman at bmw I’ve got the 2018 m2 comp they say ohh the good one! Hold on to it it’s the better looking one, I agree not a fan of the new shape, and the full digital display is a bit soulless
The grill of this is so much more elegant than the M3 and M4. This works on this car. This is a cool car. Thumbs up!
You are so right about that! I love this M2!
Great car ! The strange think is how in USA it's becoming popular the stick driving and in Europe the automatic transmission! Personally speaking I have no idea how yout drive an automatic transmission car (I guess is not very difficult ) because my whole life I'm driving with stick as the majority in my country . But I have the impression that automatic transmission is better for high HP cars !
What an amazing ride! As a family man with littles this just makes sense! I’ve been looking at the Supra for awhile now, but unfortunately no rear seats like the MK4! I think you might’ve just changed my mind. The look on your face and the excitement tells everything. Keep up the good work sir!
Thanks TJ for letting me being it to you!
I have 2 Clek front facing car seats right now in the back of mine with plenty of room and easy loading.
Road to 1 million 🙏
Bring it on!
Wishing me and you the best
A friend of mine just bought a '21 M2 Comp, glad you are so happy with it.
"No guy wants his twinkie sliding around the trunk!" Haha. That color is Everything and the exhaust really does sound good.
Thanks for letting me share it with you and some laughs!
Read my mind regarding cleaning the wheels. Love the black exhaust tips!
Great minds think a like!
I’m gonna say the M2 is better than the Supra, because you can get the M2 with a 6MT but you can’t do so with the Supra.
I’m looking forward to the G87 M2. I just hope the manual G87 M2 will be offered for sale in the UK.
You git the nail on the head!
Fingers crossed that the rumors of a manual GR Supra that are coming out of Japan turn out to be true!
Thanks for another great review Joe...this one on my car!!! I purchased one over the summer 2021 and had it shipped from California to the east coast (hard to find indeed!). I love the car, the color, and the manual transmission! I do plan on changing to a Dinan cat-back exhaust and upgrading to some Rays VMF C-01 wheels. (Waiting on supply/shipping delays!)
I drove one of these at my valet job and fell in love. This is my dream car 🙏
Dream big!
I have the m2 competition in longbeach blue, it’s breathtaking, it’s so responsive and exhilarating, best car I’ve ever owned
I would choose a Lexus IS 500 because i plant on keeping it long after the warranty is up.
Sounds like a plan!
And you get a v8
Interior trim is actually dry carbon fiber. Just wanted to clarify since “carbon fiber style” is typically used to describe fake carbon.
It looks very cheap and fake even if it’s real
Rims look absolutely 💯 incredible 😍 👏
I’ve always loved the way bmw coupes look like
Same here Adrian! They have such a great shape!
The BMW M2 is amazing! I love the performance of that car. If I were to have my BMW M2 customized, I would definitely lower the suspension and make the exhaust note more “deeper”.
That sounds like great changes!
Got to drive an M2c, a Supra, and a 991.2 GT3 back to back on the same backroads for about a week.
I can tell you that the M2c would be my pick. The GT3 is fantastic and the M2c gets close to that “feel”. It feels very Motorsport like the Porsche does but for 1/3 of the price. It has that zing, that special something and it can definitely hang. Huge amounts of trust in the car also, as the chassis, engine, diff, steering, transmission,and brakes are very confidence inspiring.
Supra on the other hand felt sloppy, more so a decent sports car that’s mainly meant to look good around town than anything like the M2c or the GT3
One of my favorite cars from one of my favorite channels. Hey Joe what about a video of some of the top cars over the year that didn’t meet your expectations? Not as in they are the worst cars but they were the biggest let downs compared to they hype they were receiving or you were just hoping for a little more from them?
That sounds like a great idea!
Number 1: Acurca Integra
Awesome review, once more. The Raiti's team is awesome!! Keep up the amazing work friends!
Hey Good new year Joe and Lori, 2022 is going to be sooo much better for a whole lot of people. love the color, interior and speed. Not so hot of the BMW 'S. This could change my mind about this car. Nice job as always you guys! Keep them rolling. The wheels and the calipers are SLEEK! Joe, I'm sure Lori will get you a M2
I love that color too Joe but I think my favorite color on the M2 is Sunset Orange.
M2 comp is stunning (especially the CS). I don't want to even think about some of the latest BMW styling efforts, though. I think the M2's are peak modern BMW styling. Nothing against the Supra, but something about it just looks like it's trying too hard. Too many styling cues thrown together. I may be biased though, as I have a blue m240i x drive. Amazing car. You get 90 percent of the real world performance of the M2 plus AWD so it can be an all year car, even in the snowy Northeast. Love the channel. On throttle for 2022!
The GT4 is really on another level. More of a competitor for the CS.
As for the Supra, no manual=no competition
Agreed
I agree, manual is fun to drive but that ZF transmission performs very well and fun to drive ! My first automatic sports car experience and it was amazing.
@@Smooveee The ZF is a fantastic gearbox but I wouldn't call it fun. It's very German - it will do the job and do the job extremely well but there's no excitement when using it, like a DCT for example. I own an F30 with a ZF and it's been tuned and perfected and still not up to par with the DCT in terms of engagement, and especially not with a manual.
You are the best in the biz! I call this my daily driver dream car. Thank you
I really appreciate you saying that!
I would also take this over the M3/4 and Supra, but not a Cayman. Love the looks-especially that shade of blue!
The Cayman handles like nothing else! It is fantastic!
Engine looks unbelievable 😳 👌 👏 😍
Great Reaction to this vehicle Lori Amazing As Always Joe Love the Energy you have with alot of these Videos Take care Always Blessed with you and Lori 🙏
I really love the F87 M2 Competition! Gives you excitement everytime you drive it, plus the practicality! Ultimate daily driver!
Also, i'm looking forward for the new M2!!! I hope BMW dont F that up!!!
Gorgeous blue that pops in the flordia sun definitely a nice color. I will definitely say this is better then the supra because you can row through your own gears plus you dont have so many fake vents
I totally agree with everything you said Matt!
Great car and review. I have a manual e46 M3 and have to say the shift gate and clutch pedal feel is the best I have ever owned. I even prefer it to a 911 twin turbo. That is just my opinion.
My first BMW couple car!! Nice video Joe.
I may be wrong but isn't the supra pretty much a rebadged/updated BMW ? So it's pretty much win win for BMW either way.
If u want to put 20 foot longs and 75 Twinkie’s go for the x5 M competition. If u what the best handling and the most nimble this is your ride. Personally I prefer the supra. Yes I may sound crazy I prefer sound of the 3.0 liter engine in the supra and I do like the styling better but all the fake vents I can do without.
One of the best cars BMW has ever made and in the best color. Long Beach Blue for the win.
You are so right about that!
Its a bit of a silly question since MOST M2 Comps are 10 - 20k over book and usually around MSRP Sticker, used!
To me, "M2 Comp or Supra" is like a "Mama or Papa" question lol I love EVERYTHING about the M2, but I love the exterior design of Supra over everything of the M2. Supra comes with a BMW engine, so I would go with the Supra before I have kids.
Is that you DJS?
“Shed speed like German Shepherd shed hair” 🤣🤣🤣🤣that line never gets old. Awesome review as usual Joe, also thanks Lori for being out there working hard. 👍👍😎
We appreciate you Kenny!
Excellent review. Hope no speeding citations.
I love the M2, it comes in manual & it's a blast to drive. I got the Supra anyways because it embraces being a sports car instead of keeping that sedan look from the M2. No one looks twice at an M2 but people break necks for the Supra.
I disagree about people breaking necks to see the Supra. It’s a small car, but it’s no Lotus when it comes to attention-grabbing on the road. It garners about the same looks as the M2 to be honest.
@@paulira7407 Well I've owned both (traded my M2 for the Supra) and I can tell you the Supra turns more heads hahaha. The M2 gets attention from people who know what it is (is it your moms 2 series or is it a car that can hold its own with some supercars?) The Supra gets attention period. Not that it even matters, it's just something I've noticed. Both fantastic cars. It's that coupe style- Long hood short rear end that people love.
I have the same color and spec M2C and a clean Silver AP1 Honda S2000. I paid $11k for the S2000 2 years ago. That thing breaks necks, starts conversations and gets thumbs up everywhere. The M2C maybe gets "I like that color Blue". People are happy when they look at the S2000. People hate on BMW's as this is my second one and it's obvious.
Love both cars but when I see an M2 on the street which is rare I can instantly point out it’s an M2 and I go crazy over it lol. Supra is like cool and move on. M2 definitely will make more enthusiasts break their necks where as Supra will just appeal to younger crowd
@@floridawoodstowater8924 I can totally see that. BMW fell into this trap of making each car look the same but in smaller or bigger sizes. "Oh it's just a BMW" same with Porsche and even a bit of Mercedes. I get they're trying to uniform their lineup but even when your S2k was new, it looked different enough to the other cars Honda was offering. I love controversial designs, it gets people talking. A lot of times, people like it after a few years anyways. I freak out when I see an S2000, they are such simple sports cars. It knows what it is. They're going for more than when they were new lol
Great Review! You are correct. Very difficult car to find in a 6 speed manual now that they stopped making them. I found mine in Sunset Metallic early in 2020 and LOVE IT! I am like you every time I drive it - smile ear to ear and out loud laughing. I scare my wife every time we're in it...😁😁😁
I’m going with the real deal M2 over the “Zupra,” and I’m not really a big fan of BMW’s. Thanks for sharing it Joe and the great review! Nicely done Lori!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I’m right there with you Larry!
This is my favorite BMW! Starting off the year strong! 🎆
I noticed a Improved camera quality. Thank you Joe
Waiting for your detailed review of the 2022 Honda Accord.. especially the Touring trim
I am waiting for one to show up! Stay tuned!
@@RaitisRides I will!
Love the supra but it has to the the m2 comp. Has been my attainable dream car for a bit
love the way you narrate stuff man.. the M2Comp pays true homage to the E46 M3, way more than the E92 ever did and has more power to boot. Comparing this to a GT4 is says alot for BMW given that the GT4 costs considerably more and its a very different animal. As for the Supra comparo, the Supra manual is coming and I am hoping Toyota vamps up a few more things other than just the transmission. Even if the new Supra has more BMW in it than JDM roots, once it is offered in a manual, I think it will come down to individual preference as to what the person wants to look and drive. Either way you cannot go wrong with an M2Comp.. I owned a 2019 M4 and still wished I had picked up an M2Comp instead.
Long Beach Blue is probably my favorite bmw color
I love the M2 Competition and I can’t wait to see how the newest one (not on bmw online configurator yet 😕) stacks up against the new 2022 RS3
Excellent coverage Joe...I'm all about the competition but it's got to be the M5 or X5 nothing less BL3$$...Grown man thangz...haha...Shout out Lori...
Thanks for giving Lori a shoutout!
This is the closest to the spirit of the original M3 big engine in a small car. The design is better than the 2022. Can’t say anything about the Supra. I’m confused what to think about it.
I'm extremely tempted to buy a 2021 M2 Comp right now, BUT my next big purchase is a house in Texas, so I have to resist for a while lol. Plus on top of that A LOT of dealerships are doing 10,000 mark ups on their M2s, more if it's a stick so waiting really is the best choice until the market dies down again.
Honestly the new M2 is really funky especially in the back but glad it doesn’t have the new beaver teeth grill that you see the new m3 and 4.
I totally agree with you on that!
As an M2c owner. I have to agree it is by far the best BMW! One I plan to keep forever. If money were no object, the GT4 is a vastly superior car; just not double the money.
Awesome review Joe but what’s up with that bad ass Gladiator behind you. That’s sweet!
Great review, I think you absolutely nailed it. Although, the crappy brake pads make keepIng the wheels clean a tremendous chore. I think the only reason someone would pick a Supra over the M2, is if they can’t drive a stick and if they prefer what others think about styling. To the average person that doesn’t really know much about the enthusiast market, the Supra stands out more, so they think it’s cooler and that accounts for something. An enthusiast is probably going to notice the M2 more. As for the M3, if you absolutely need a 4 door I guess that’s an option although I would go with a black wing v4 over an M3. But for a 2 door it’s M2 All day over an M4, unless you want a GT car over a drivers car. This M2 is the last of the BMW ultimate driving machines. Everything else is getting bigger and more intrusive. The incoming 2 series has already unfortunately grown and this was already the perfect size. Unless BMW makes an M1.5 people better hold on to their F87 M2s if enthusiast driving is their #1 priority.
Or the Supra transmission is great for being just faster than most. Lamborghini and PORCHE are automatics lol but no one complains about that. Not saying the tranny is good like the super cars but same concept. I’m a big manual guy but when I got in the Supra and put it manual mode and felt how quick it shift and responsiveness, it blew my mind. Manual cars are amazing tho.
Love the video Joe! "Twinky Nets!"
Manual gearbox + E-break = Fun.
That exhaust crackle 😍😍😍
I like my Sunset Orange manual M2 better. :). Considered a Supra but practicality and manual won out.
Nothing wrong with that!
Most everyone here is too young to know that back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, BMW actually made cars with truly distinctive body styles. Sure, the cars are made better and are safer now, but models like the 2002, 3.0CS, and Bavaria were much classier looking and stood out more from the pack of similar-looking cars today. YMMV :>)
You’re not the only old fart here 😂 The front is okay, the rear is boring and the side view is hideous.
Great begin.. fore me ? Best beamer yet a real beast to drive and badass looks
This thing is amazing for sure!
Better than supra? Short answer - overall, yes!
Just bought my 2020 M2 competition (Long Beach Blue, manual, with M Performance Coilovers & M Performance Exhaust) and am having it shipped from Florida and I simply CANNOT wait 🤩 So happy to see you do a vid on one of these.
Hey joe, just got done checking out the vid late here on the west coast. I wanted your thoughts on the OG M2 vs the M2 comp? Which one do you prefer? Ive never driven an M car and want to check these babies out!
Front facia looks 👌 🔥 😍
I do want this car next. I hope the next M model will help lower its price.
I always loved BMW, Audi, and Porsche, but once I got my 430i I think Ima stay BMW lol
Performs incredible, but a bit to small imo, and the exhaust note is a deal breaker.
And...the dash design isn't on par with the price... even Mazda 3 looks better.
Good vid ! Very cool to see your emotions and smile )
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Can You Tell Me How much is a Lamborghini Urus 2021
I will get that together for you!
lol, don't be a noob when you pickup your date, doors open in middle. And no guy wants his twinkie to slide around, classic.
Lets get Raiti to a million!
That is so really awesome of you to do that! I really am grateful for your support! We can do it!
This car is freaking clean
Probably funner than 95% of cars out there currently and worth every dollar!
It's a great bang for your buck worth every penny imo! Probably the best drivers car in the market right now, and it delivers on the Ultimate driving machine promise 👌
I've had some great cars and have tested a lot of great sports cars. For the money it's Awesome! Just picked one up three weeks ago. Nothing came close to the fun factor/total package.
This car is going to be worth well over six figures 10 years from now.
They just don't make them like this one.
6 figures in 10 years. I doubt it! SMH LOL
I hope so, I just picked up the same spec as this one three weeks ago. It's 2019, 23k miles. It's parked next to my year 2000 AP1 S2000 with 75k miles. Now that one has doubled in value from what I bought it for. 👍
After seeing that engine bay, I feel bad for all the mechanics that'll have to do any work in there 😅
Don't worry they'll charge for working on it lol
I prefer looking at the Supra but the M2 takes it overall.
please do a new M2 automatic next please !
Will get that together for you!
Car had an original MSRP of around $60K yet they’re asking $73K. SMH
How many "On throttle's" is too many? Well who knows, we never had too many! Great video.
The door unlock switch/button right next to the emergency flasher button in the middle of the dash? I have NEVER seen that on ANY vehicle Joe's reviewed. NEVER. Every vehicle on the planet, except this one, has the door master lock control on the driver side door panel. And the radio station selector numbered buttons? Who does that anymore? And no Android Auto either? Fake side vents. And the TPMS shows low pressure. Love the color.
The radio buttons are actually shortcut buttons that can be used for anything, including navigation points and any function in the infotainment. If you hover a finger over one of the buttons, the car will display the linked shortcut in the infotainment screen.
M2 is far more urgent and high-strung than the Supra. The Supra is sweet and it's quick but you can definitely tell a difference in an M2. The M2 suspension also beat the crap out of you LOL we're at the Supra is it smooth machine. I like anything with that engine so just get them all for whatever mood you're in. 😁
That is a great way to put it Mike!
Something to watch while sick.
Oh yeah for sure!
I hope you feel better. I'm going through the same thing as well. What I'm going through fells like a cold at the moment. The only thing that is werid about it. My right side is burning.
@@Reaperguy67 That's so nice of you to say! Feel better brother!
I hope you feel better man!
@@RaitisRides that is true. Also thank you
Imo one of the closest to being a real BMW in today’s lineup with this awesome compact coupe
You are so very right!
Love love love your reviews. Definitely approve the on throttle action. Had an F82 now an F97 Comp Also a 718S. The handling is better on the Porsche, but M cars drive a certain way. Drove the Supra once. Very much any M40i in the BMW range with a Toyota interior.
Crazy how much better looking the M2 is over the Supra
The car the Mk5 Supra should have been based in
Seats 💺 are amazing 👏
Awesome review! Thank you!