No it's not. I had an M135i with a manual and I got sick of it after 2 months. Recently upgraded to an M140i with the 8ZF transmission and it's just much fucking better for efficiency, speed and it's so much more fun
Mike Arredondo It isn't analog as much as possible. It's got that stupid automatic rev matching and hill assist. But turn those features off, and this car is pretty sweet
One of the few owners who comments. The owner is almost always in the car, you can see shadows or see Doug reference them. And the driving shots are generally the owner with Doug working the camera. He doesn't travel with a camera crew, just a tripod and a few cameras and phone.
That's what also occurred in my mind while i'm listening to him.. he's explaining how amazing it is and how he's loving it then he's talking about those people or maybe aliens - i wonder who the heck those ppl are.. celebrities maybe lol- that wouldn't be impressed by 0-100 in 4sec.. i'm wondering does he only test drive ferraris.. lamborghinis.. bugattis?!
Vivek Anand I agree, I would be even more impressed with the M2, if that's indeed how fast it was. Alas, Doug is mistaken: the DCT does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, and the manual he is presenting in 4.5. Biiig difference to 4.0 in this car segment.
Its not 4 second flat though. Sure car and driver recorded that (god knows how), but almost all other reviews consistently get about 4.2-4.3 seconds with the DCT. I call bs at 4.0 seconds
SenorSwagBuns you dont have to flat out tell him. Normally i would be offended if he kept all the great content on there behind a paywall. But he puts a lot into these vids
Josue rodriguez, I've had mine for a month. It's better than expected, especially after the 1200 mile service. It was like discovering a whole new car. I'm sold.
I got mine last July, but only at 650 miles, lol....I know, I know....you won't regret getting one. What did you notice after the 1200 miles break in service? I know if you have the DCT they unlock launch mode, but I have the 6MT.
Matthew Stephan, I have the 6 spd mt as well, I just enjoy using the entire power band after the first service. Nothing was "unlocked", just the joy of driving above 4K RPM!
A FILTHY PEASANT, I lived in Miami from '98 to '01. The idiot drivers made me leave. How people can spend a third of their lives sitting in traffic is beyond me.
@@dd.4910 your dam rights! Ooh your so friggin manly aren't you not to mention tough! Ya only a total pussy would drive a 700 plus horsepower Porsche 911with it's pdk crap only available transmission. Real men like yourself would rather drive an 85 Hyundai Pony with a 4 speed manual than drive the new mustang GT 500 with its girlie 10 speed dual clutch. What's with all these losers who can't shift a stick. WTF pansies
Dang it, Doug. You didn't mention the 2 Series only odd quirk. The driver seat is off-center. It is rotated to the right a few milimeters. During crash testing, they discovered that the dummy's head would slip between the curtain airbag and steering wheel airbag in a small overlap test, which could lead to fatal head injuries. Reengineering the car so this wouldn't happen would cost millions to redesign the dashboard, sterring column, floor pan, ect. BMW's simple solution was to mount the seat at an angle, so that a larger portion of the dummy's head would hit the sterring wheel airbag.
Literally EVERY reviewer who has reviewed this car has said the exact same thing. "This is the best M car ever made." But I had to hear it directly from Doug to be truly convinced.
I recently got a M2 2018 Auto, kinda wished it was a manual but the DCT shifts so smoothly. I drove an M2C beforehand and was going to choose, but I felt the M2 N55 had more character.
I find it funny when people say "You have no life". Remember everyone, we are all equal and we all have a life, because our final purpose is to feed maggots no matter what we do in life. Also, there could be life on a planet orbiting the sun that is closest to us. It's called Proxima B. Lol
I've owned an E46 and an M2 and honestly they are both incredible cars. I liked the E46 better, but only because of the NA engine and the 9k redline. I had an SMG but got to try an manual once. I felt the SMG was an amazing compromise. I love my M2, but I still dream of my E46.
@@telios13 you bet. I sold my e46 m3 Cabriolet and bought thst model. and with a stage 2 tuning about 4000€ you have 450hp and 650 newton which is insane for 1495 kg of bodyweight.
BMW’s are pure fun minus the reliability lol but it’s seriously a fun car, it’s hard to describe the experience, I drove many luxury cars but every time I get inside my BMW it put a smile on my face
However, if you're young and looking for an affordable M car you're better off looking for a nice used 2005 E46 M3. It's .5 inches longer than the M2, and 2 inches narrower, so it's just as tossable, more even because you have a real connection to the road. You can get them with SMG's or Manual. They don't have that awful electrically assisted steering. They're naturally aspirated so you don't have to worry about paying out the ass after your crappy 4 year, 50,000 mile BMW warranty runs out and the turbo goes out.(Really BMW?) I'll never get rid of my E46 M3. I already have a replacement engine and transmission in storage, fully rebuilt and waiting for the current ones to go fail., all for far less than a new M2....
Yeah... I'd be dead afraid of owning an M2 past warranty. BMW's already have expensive maintenance at higher mileage and this one adds the complications of forced induction.
Same, I DDed my e46 M3 for 8 years and still love it. It's finally off DD duty with 160k miles. I just gave it a DR Vanos Hub and don't plan to ever sell. It's getting old and rare now. In perfect condition at age 15 I get compliments every single time I take it out. Way more than when it was new and expensive. It's now an enthusiast car instead of a rich dbag car. If the M2 will ever depreciate I'd like to pick one up though. That or a Cayman.
The E46 M3 is consistently rated as the best M car BMW ever made. To me it was the last great M car. It's a NA high revving straight six, and while the E90/E92/E93 were good cars they really took away from the joy and design by being 8 cylinders. The current F30, while beautiful in its own right, is a twin turbo nightmare. My BMW mechanic has always said they're not worth it and cusses whenever he has one in his shop. I had my BMW at his shop getting an oil change recently and someone had an M4 in there getting a $7500 turbo repair. Forced induction is really not worth it. If BMW had a 100,000 mile warranty it'd be worth it, but honestly I think BMW makes more money off of factory maintenance than they do off of selling their cars.
I bought a second hand BMW 218d coupe 2015 model for 6000 euro . People can't believe it . Spent a 500 euro on paint and dent works. The car is so fast and quick. It had a new engine replaced by BMW in 2020 . The car is flawless . Top speed it hit was 190 kmh . (260 total speed) . Color is black .
Watched your other videos before. but today, this video i subscribed. within 2 minutes of this video. You hit the nail on the head with the car community these days. So much power for what? I drive an e46 M3 and I wouldnt trade my car in for the new M3/M4. The M2 has similar proportions to my e46, I am looking forward to driving it soon. Keep up the good work
The BMW 1 Series M is already one of my favourite BMWs of all time! When I saw the commercials for the M2 (I haven't heard a thing before hand), I squealed like a piggy with excitement! This thing looks awesome!
Doug, it's funny you mentioned the turn signal thing- they wen't back to the classic turn signal on newer LCI models. I completely agree, the early F series signal stalks were super weird.
I love the BMW M2. If I had the money to upgrade my current 5.0 I'd love to take a look. Sad thing is, the maintenance costs kill it. Compared to a Corvette, this thing has insane upkeep costs.
German cars are like German beer... even when you buy it - eventually you realize you actually just rent it for a while - then have to get more, spend more - to keep your buzz going...insane upkeep costs - turbos vs. N/A...simple decision - no lag!
Upkeep on cars like this really isn't that bad unless you are an idiot and abuse the shit out of the poor thing. It's an entry level bmw, not a McLaren F1 lol.
Gentry Smith oh, trust me, I know! Haha, my 335i gives me enough pain! But nothing beats those raw engines mated with the hydraulic steering. I just love everything about them, the grunt of the e92 and the rasp of the e46! It's sublime!
I worked as a lot attendant at a BMW dealership for 3 years, and I drove every BMW there is, including the i8, and I have to say, the FUNNEST BMW I ever drove was the M235i. That car is so frickin fun to drive. the lightness of the car and the sheer power come hand in hand when driving this car. I absolutely loved that car and it would undoubtfully be on the top of my list when I have that kind of money.
What else were they going to use really?, their I-4 would be way to pushed in a sports car to be enjoyable because it would be either to weak or if a turbo was used to compensate then it wouldn't be as linear on the power band. They could have used a V6 for it but then again the cost would just be to high for the market it was aimed at.
JonnyTaunton V6 engines are actually cheaper to produce than I6 engines. Besides, BMW is THE I6 manufacturer today. They also use I6 engines for their standard 3 Liter displacement cars.
The best M car? No. But it's the best value-for-money BMW you can buy. It's a very good deal. I think the M 135i or 335i are better deals, but the M2 is very good as well.
Urban Chaos 2.0 I owned a 2013 M3. I currently own a M2 2017 manual transmission. And I have a cousin who owns the 2017 M4 and have driven in quite a lot. We both agree the M2 is the overall better car. It's a more purist M car. It only comes in 4 color options, Basic interior to save weight, weighs less than the M3 and M4 and has an identical 0-60 as the M4. You can keep your cup holders, all the interior and color options you get with the M4 and M3 boats. I'm taking my M2 to open up and have fun. Not take the kids to soccer like most M4 and M3 owners buy for.
And it has a manual gearbox... I need this car in my life.
statesidesupercars I'm subscribed
statesidesupercars the DCT is better
Lukestersim :3 the MT is more fun
No it's not. I had an M135i with a manual and I got sick of it after 2 months. Recently upgraded to an M140i with the 8ZF transmission and it's just much fucking better for efficiency, speed and it's so much more fun
Yes agreed!
0-60 in 4 seconds were supercar numbers not too long ago.
4.5 but still
Fast SUV numbers today
Nice profile pic, man. Spooked me for a second
Granny Likes Tea
4.5 with shitty U.S. fuel.
3.9 with 100+octane.
Nowadays they do 1.6
He definitely parked it like your average BMW driver.
Michael Pickering. Hahah fuckkkkk😂
That's funny right there !
Michael Pickering don’t wanna get it scratched💁♂️
#facts
it's not in the handy cap spot
Hey Doug can you review my 2007 Toyota Corolla
David Ryan please be sarcastic
David Ryan Right after he reviews my Jetta TDI
no review my 1998 opel astra f
he has to review mine too.
2002 Subaru Forester
it's in the shop tho.. axle broke 😮
You'll find one on a sleep trigger ASMR channel.
The reason the m2 is the best M car on sale today bc it's BMW original formula
Light
Nimble
analog as much as possible
Power
Feel
And simplicity
Without Nibble, the BMW original formula is nothing.
Well actually, it isn't light, the M2 weights as much as the M4.
Mike Arredondo It isn't analog as much as possible. It's got that stupid automatic rev matching and hill assist. But turn those features off, and this car is pretty sweet
analog and light? lol. auto rev matching, electric power steering, 3500 lbs etc etc. I don't doubt it has its virtues but those aren't them.
Michael Cohen I meant compared to modern M cars
0/10. Did not begin his video by saying "This".
Best thing about the videos is the THISSSSS
Probably should tell the dude you're next to that you are talking to the camera 😂😂
"Yeah....yeah....yeah it is...yeah...yep..."
lol yup, I was thinking the same thing
Hilarious that he's not trusted to be driving it unmonitored. Not the first vid with the owner as chaperone.
Ishka Bibble Just because he crashed a car in a race track, ja ja ja
One of the few owners who comments. The owner is almost always in the car, you can see shadows or see Doug reference them. And the driving shots are generally the owner with Doug working the camera. He doesn't travel with a camera crew, just a tripod and a few cameras and phone.
If people aren't impressed with a 0-60 time of four seconds, I don't know WHAT they're thinking.
That's what also occurred in my mind while i'm listening to him.. he's explaining how amazing it is and how he's loving it then he's talking about those people or maybe aliens - i wonder who the heck those ppl are.. celebrities maybe lol- that wouldn't be impressed by 0-100 in 4sec.. i'm wondering does he only test drive ferraris.. lamborghinis.. bugattis?!
Vivek Anand I agree, I would be even more impressed with the M2, if that's indeed how fast it was. Alas, Doug is mistaken: the DCT does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds, and the manual he is presenting in 4.5. Biiig difference to 4.0 in this car segment.
WOW you know how to read numbers off a website. BWM is known to under rate their HP numbers and 0-60 times. 4 sec flat is doable in the M2.
Vivek Anand my Acura TL does 0-60 in 5 seconds and it cost a fraction and I mean a fraction of the price sooooo.....yea
Its not 4 second flat though. Sure car and driver recorded that (god knows how), but almost all other reviews consistently get about 4.2-4.3 seconds with the DCT. I call bs at 4.0 seconds
I love when the owners think Doug ist talking to them 😂
yeah, oh yeah, sure
hahahahaha
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya. SHUT UP!
back in the day when Doug’s review could last for just 7 minutes. damn.
amen!
Back in the day his reviews are not that in depth, this one is basically "Look at these blue stitchings and see how it drives! What a fun car!"
I miss the old Doug Demuro
I love the way he describes the relative sizes of the 4, 5, and 6 series (and he is right on... a shame how damn big some of these cars are becoming).
*Doug:* "But today I have some BMW"
*Me:* Doug, this isn't just some BMW..
*Doug:* "But this isn't just some BMW"
*Me:* Oh.
Gold comment
gold comment coz its 3 yeets old
Silver comment
Doug the type of guy who send himself a birthday card in envelope and open it as birthday surprise
Like Mr.Bean
LOOOOL
That sounds depressing actually.
That’s actually sad
No im not clicking to read ur damn blog doug
SenorSwagBuns you dont have to flat out tell him. Normally i would be offended if he kept all the great content on there behind a paywall. But he puts a lot into these vids
So don't?
Just click it, you don't have to read it. Doug get's the earning if you just click on the damn thing. Support the guy.
I've actually found that some of his articles are really interesting. Don't be stubborn, just go check it out lol
His writing is actually good. Maybe you should try to use your brain instead of turning it into jelly.
The thing he says about horsepower is so correct 😂
I don't read Doug. That's why I'm here watching videos. I'm not clicking that link!
T-WRX mayweather
Same here, I can't read or write. Thanks for the video, Doug!
T-WRX so true :D
Hazwell boi
What up, I'm T-WRX, I'm 19, and I never fucking learned how to read
I literally want this car now. This car is perfect
Josue rodriguez, I've had mine for a month. It's better than expected, especially after the 1200 mile service. It was like discovering a whole new car. I'm sold.
i want one 2
I got mine last July, but only at 650 miles, lol....I know, I know....you won't regret getting one. What did you notice after the 1200 miles break in service? I know if you have the DCT they unlock launch mode, but I have the 6MT.
Matthew Stephan, I have the 6 spd mt as well, I just enjoy using the entire power band after the first service. Nothing was "unlocked", just the joy of driving above 4K RPM!
L A cool...thank you! Yeah I've been going to about 4500 rpm, as the owners manual says keep below 5500 for first 1200 miles.
"The 1 Series M is the best M car"
"The M2 is the best M car"
I love you Doug
"The BMW 1 Series M Is the Best BMW of All Time"
@@akawain it really is imo
You were probably rev-matching so well because the M2 does it for you.
Of course !
i'm done
you can turn auto rev matching off
You can only turn it off if you completely disable the stability control (DSC)
„This car is so fun to toss around corners on backroads!“ - insert video of a straight road
BMW's have turn signals?
Must be a new feature.
I have owned BMWs for almost 20 years, what's a turn signal?
Dee Gee lmao
Dee Gee ha best comment ever
Yeah, the stock is there but I don't think they work... haven't tried yet.
5:23 is that why BMW drivers never use turn signals?
Jeb Bush, nope. They just emit a light that can't be seen by poor people
David Foley
lol lol lol best comment ever!
@david foley thats the best comeback to a turn signal comment ive ever seen
David Foley savage
A FILTHY PEASANT, I lived in Miami from '98 to '01. The idiot drivers made me leave. How people can spend a third of their lives sitting in traffic is beyond me.
But Doug, Is The BMW M2 Really Worth $52,000 ?
52000$ ? daaaaamn it's 62000 euros here
MrFunnyMonkey I'll buy it in 10 years, when it's depreciated.
+David Bello kkkk what makes you sure you will be still alive in 10 years
But I am sure this car will be cheaper
+David Bello obviously it will be cheaper
Lol check the captions at 3:45
Haha, right after he says it just slots her into gear (according to the captions).
LOL thanks for that hahaah
LOOL
That’s a good one
“Condoms are so nice” 😂
5:15 When he realized it wasn't him match revving perfectly on the down-shift but an auto feature.
Doug is the kind of guy that thinks he's better at down shifting when it's really the car.
there is a thing called paddle shifts
@@Frontofax FUCK paddle shifts and that semi auto bollocks, if it isn't stick and doesn't have that third pedal then you're a fucking loser.
@@dd.4910FUCK people that think like that, let people drive the transmission they want. unless it's a cvt
@@dd.4910 your dam rights! Ooh your so friggin manly aren't you not to mention tough! Ya only a total pussy would drive a 700 plus horsepower Porsche 911with it's pdk crap only available transmission. Real men like yourself would rather drive an 85 Hyundai Pony with a 4 speed manual than drive the new mustang GT 500 with its girlie 10 speed dual clutch. What's with all these losers who can't shift a stick. WTF pansies
Does it come with bumper to bumper warranty?
Faris Selimovic
No, which means this car is shit. If it doesn't have unlimited miles bumber to bumber warranty, it is crap lol.
your mom doesnt come with one either.
R S Haaaaaaaa 😂😂
Faris Selimovic thank you.
sam lung find one foreign car that comes with one... Ill wait.
3:05 that ''thing'' is called knee protector, so it wont hurt you knees when you make aggressive turns
did someone shit themselves at 5:35? I swear I hear something.
Me too, I think it's the car...
Gretix500 it was the mic in the camera
I think it was the camera rattling...
It was shit escaping the anus.
Durrant miller cant be he has a lav mic
It's the only BMW I'd buy. Looks so good.
but u cant afford it
lol who cant afford an m2...
you and him
Keshimaru
x5 M actually
if u drive a bmw, i drive a lambo SV
Last M with a manual box. 👍
Turn signals are perfect, and configurative. You just figure out the features, and it's not complicated at all.
Still manuals for m cars
The G80 M3 still has a manual transmission, but you can only get it in the base model with rear wheel drive, which is what most people want anyway.
Dang it, Doug. You didn't mention the 2 Series only odd quirk. The driver seat is off-center. It is rotated to the right a few milimeters. During crash testing, they discovered that the dummy's head would slip between the curtain airbag and steering wheel airbag in a small overlap test, which could lead to fatal head injuries. Reengineering the car so this wouldn't happen would cost millions to redesign the dashboard, sterring column, floor pan, ect. BMW's simple solution was to mount the seat at an angle, so that a larger portion of the dummy's head would hit the sterring wheel airbag.
Good point, not sure if you've had a chance to sit in one or drive, but really no noticeable
vincealinceable i was just about to make this comment. It really isn't noticeable at all.
I think my e36 is like that, but it has aftermarket seats cause the stock ones weighed more than my ex mother-in-law.
If he's comfortable right away and didn't notice it maybe it didn't matter.
Who gives a shit about airbags? Maybe because I'm a motorcycle guy, even a Geo Metro feels safer.
I've always been a huge fan of the aggressive front end of BMW's ... soooo beautiful.
Cruise Canada o ya that front end and body style! Of ya know every other BMW for the past 20 years
Cruise Canada ...and angel eyes?
Literally EVERY reviewer who has reviewed this car has said the exact same thing. "This is the best M car ever made." But I had to hear it directly from Doug to be truly convinced.
Finally I agree with a video. The M2 and 1M are amazing.
Doug do you wanna review my 2017 Viper or my stupid hummer H2?
Phillip Berk u have to email him
Phillip Berk The Dodge Vipah A...C...Ahhh!?
Acaidia he does though. Look at his RUclips.
Patrut ahhh ik ik, but i need him to come down to south florida first haha
Phillip Berk lucky!
I recently got a M2 2018 Auto, kinda wished it was a manual but the DCT shifts so smoothly. I drove an M2C beforehand and was going to choose, but I felt the M2 N55 had more character.
Does earth make fun of other planets for having no life?
You still owe me a million bucks from your personal fortune.
The other planets are gamers, lol.
Yeah me too. I am beginning to think that he is a scammer.
Naaah, he's a prince, must be legit !
I find it funny when people say "You have no life". Remember everyone, we are all equal and we all have a life, because our final purpose is to feed maggots no matter what we do in life. Also, there could be life on a planet orbiting the sun that is closest to us. It's called Proxima B. Lol
the reason why its so great is because it was based off the e46 m3 . The e46 m3 is one of the best M cars ever made.
I've owned an E46 and an M2 and honestly they are both incredible cars. I liked the E46 better, but only because of the NA engine and the 9k redline. I had an SMG but got to try an manual once. I felt the SMG was an amazing compromise. I love my M2, but I still dream of my E46.
It's funny how in 1 year, Doug's video quality got better exponentially
At least with the M2, you get a horsepower per day of the year, except of course, leap years!
Finally someone said it!!! Having 500+ HP in a street car is just too much. You can never use so much power to it's fullest in everyday life
My friend has one and I must say I was impressed by the power and the interior room. Looks small but plenty of room inside.
BMW is the best car manufacturer
I need somebody to review my 1976 Pinto. It has a Pony package.
D Fisher OooOoOoh!!!
i will
give me 3 dollars and i'll review it.
"Pinto" in Brazil means "dick"
I absolutely agree with you on this car. It is the closest in size and spirit to the original E30 M3.
Drove one at my Valet job. It's the first one in Minnesota! Thing was sweet!
Scrim Corp. Where at in MN I live in Minneapolis
No valet will ever drive my BMW, sorry, ride along to the parking spot but YOU don't drive it.
Scrim Corp. I
I valet too and have also parked one Hahaha
Hello fellow Minnesotan
Hey Doug, can you put an Autotrader seach link in for the cars you're reviewing to save me the trouble?
I have this very car, same color. Very happy with it.
James is this car good at corners, i mean about the handling ?
@@telios13 you bet. I sold my e46 m3 Cabriolet and bought thst model. and with a stage 2 tuning about 4000€ you have 450hp and 650 newton which is insane for 1495 kg of bodyweight.
@@tomb4250 thnks dude for the info! I aprecciate it, have fun and enjoy your car ;)
@@telios13 thanks bro ;)
Which year model ?
The only thing I don't like about this thing is the look of those seats. Could probably change those out anyways haha great car
believe me, they are amazing to sit in and you will quickly get over it =D
There is M sport seats which looks sportier ofc and I would have them
These new M models have totally nailed the styling. Incredible!
I think he likes it tight
Who doesn't?
and tossable
Daniel who doesn’t? You like it loose?
the last true m car, and the last bastion of high performance sports cars you can daily drive.
Genes or tires
I love this car it reminds me of the old e36 3series
I like how you stay behind the car Doug. Not interfering the sight of the car . Unlike other reviewers. Your the best, keep it up 👍🏽
I just bought one, can't wait to receive it! thanks for the review
Nicola Giovannini u will definitely love it ❤️
Wild car but I miss my mini cooper S sensations
@@axenico Congratulations buddy. It's my dream car. Enjoy it. :)
BMW’s are pure fun minus the reliability lol but it’s seriously a fun car, it’s hard to describe the experience, I drove many luxury cars but every time I get inside my BMW it put a smile on my face
However, if you're young and looking for an affordable M car you're better off looking for a nice used 2005 E46 M3. It's .5 inches longer than the M2, and 2 inches narrower, so it's just as tossable, more even because you have a real connection to the road. You can get them with SMG's or Manual. They don't have that awful electrically assisted steering. They're naturally aspirated so you don't have to worry about paying out the ass after your crappy 4 year, 50,000 mile BMW warranty runs out and the turbo goes out.(Really BMW?) I'll never get rid of my E46 M3. I already have a replacement engine and transmission in storage, fully rebuilt and waiting for the current ones to go fail., all for far less than a new M2....
EpicZeus e46 m3 is old and ugly imo.
Yeah... I'd be dead afraid of owning an M2 past warranty. BMW's already have expensive maintenance at higher mileage and this one adds the complications of forced induction.
+LegendInThaMakin you must be blind. It's widely accepted as one of the most beautiful and ageless designs BMW has made.
Same, I DDed my e46 M3 for 8 years and still love it. It's finally off DD duty with 160k miles. I just gave it a DR Vanos Hub and don't plan to ever sell. It's getting old and rare now. In perfect condition at age 15 I get compliments every single time I take it out. Way more than when it was new and expensive. It's now an enthusiast car instead of a rich dbag car. If the M2 will ever depreciate I'd like to pick one up though. That or a Cayman.
The E46 M3 is consistently rated as the best M car BMW ever made. To me it was the last great M car. It's a NA high revving straight six, and while the E90/E92/E93 were good cars they really took away from the joy and design by being 8 cylinders. The current F30, while beautiful in its own right, is a twin turbo nightmare. My BMW mechanic has always said they're not worth it and cusses whenever he has one in his shop. I had my BMW at his shop getting an oil change recently and someone had an M4 in there getting a $7500 turbo repair. Forced induction is really not worth it. If BMW had a 100,000 mile warranty it'd be worth it, but honestly I think BMW makes more money off of factory maintenance than they do off of selling their cars.
I bought a second hand BMW 218d coupe 2015 model for 6000 euro . People can't believe it . Spent a 500 euro on paint and dent works. The car is so fast and quick. It had a new engine replaced by BMW in 2020 . The car is flawless . Top speed it hit was 190 kmh . (260 total speed) .
Color is black .
Here's why BMW M2 is the best M car: Because Jeremy Clarkson says that it's the best M car.
Do you take requests for car reviews?
Only if you own the actual car.
If you have a car he can physically use to review, he'll review it.
Kia Sentra ?
Bruce Wayne nah I want hi to review the Mercedes Benz s550
That's not a thing.
Watched your other videos before. but today, this video i subscribed. within 2 minutes of this video. You hit the nail on the head with the car community these days. So much power for what? I drive an e46 M3 and I wouldnt trade my car in for the new M3/M4. The M2 has similar proportions to my e46, I am looking forward to driving it soon.
Keep up the good work
The M2 is sort of like a modern take on the E36 M3, that is why it's so good ;)
Exactly! All the new bmws are too big and bulky looking. This is the perfect size.
5:22 hey there is a rare ticking sound, might want to take the car back
Finally! Doug reviews a car that's actually relevant to normal human beings and it's such a short video. Sad.
Doug, your rev matching so well because the M2 does it for you haha!
The BMW 1 Series M is already one of my favourite BMWs of all time! When I saw the commercials for the M2 (I haven't heard a thing before hand), I squealed like a piggy with excitement! This thing looks awesome!
My e46 M3 was the most fun car, good size, naturally aspirated, handles great, good road feel, overall just a blast to drive.
god damn its so beautiful
Idk man, the rear end of the M2 is pretty ugly I think. The M4 is a much better looking car.
@@1tokeover nah I like it. M4 is nice but m5 is terrible behind.
1tokeover yeah the rear doesnt have the best taillights and the front could look a bit more aggressive but otherwise it has a very sporty shape
Doug, it's funny you mentioned the turn signal thing- they wen't back to the classic turn signal on newer LCI models. I completely agree, the early F series signal stalks were super weird.
If it doesn't have an unlimited mileage bumper to bumper warranty it cant be that good...
"gettin sick of those turn signals" true bmw driver never uses them mayyyn
I do love the M2. It's so much the spirit of those really awesome M3's of old
Correction BMW 1M is perfect
My '93 e36 is a work in progress toward perfection!
jon doe gtr is a car for nerds and kids
MrMister1227 the E46 M3 is perfect. Analog is best.
You should review my i3. lol
He should review my i3.
NO HE SHOULD REVIEW MY i3!
no he should review my 3 eyes
He should probably blow up your i3. lol
JLee Well, they do use Samsung batteries.
12/27/20, second time watching this review! Happy holidays Doug, enjoy Nantucket!
This is now my dream car along with the m1. Remember when I first saw the m1
Doug my dad has THE one peace at a time car if you like Johnny cash you know this car but wether you know him or not you have to love it
vamp nugget he has the car
Yah it's in bon aqua Tennessee
Great review ! The joy on ur face of contagious! I can feel it
I love the BMW M2. If I had the money to upgrade my current 5.0 I'd love to take a look. Sad thing is, the maintenance costs kill it. Compared to a Corvette, this thing has insane upkeep costs.
German cars are like German beer... even when you buy it - eventually you realize you actually just rent it for a while - then have to get more, spend more - to keep your buzz going...insane upkeep costs - turbos vs. N/A...simple decision - no lag!
Bjorn Ironsides things seem to break more and need more service tbt. Atleast it’s that way on mine, and the parts... omg they are expensive
just changed my 335i xdrive mission oil(8 AutoT) at 65000mi. Cost me 1,000 dollars.
Upkeep on cars like this really isn't that bad unless you are an idiot and abuse the shit out of the poor thing. It's an entry level bmw, not a McLaren F1 lol.
It is an M car not an entry level bmw
Guys guys, BMW drivers do use their turn signals, but only the rich can see the light emitted.
lol
I have lost the desire to drive stick these days, but damn this car is slowly changing my mind.
I agree 100% and I smile every time I drive my M2!
You know it's a good car when Doug smiles through the whole road test
Yes!!! you are so right, every single time I step into my 2018 M2 is a delight!!!
I would like to see if the old school NSX (1998-2004) has any quirks. Btw I'm waiting for that E30 M3 review tho.
Yes Doug needs to review both of those.
Dude I doubt it. Those were extremely well laid out.
craigmak and a toyota supra mkiv
That gray M2 was YOU!? haha! I see that thing a lot, I live nearby Cherry Hill.
Doug how do you have time to make a top quality video like this and write and article on over steer! That must be an insane amount of work!!!
It looks so short and stubby from the side.
hannes something Exactly. That's why its a true return to the classic 2002. It's perfect.
hannes something
Guys who buys this wants something to represent their penis size lol jk.
Agreed. I've always thought bmw could do better for the sides and back-end. The front looks great when it's coming at you though!
The 2002 had a longer boot and it didnt look as stubby, plus the M2 is ugly from the back with those hideous 2 series rear lights.
hannes something it is its tiny
e92 m3 or e46 m3. Best M cars.
Luna Tuna, You sure both are Unreliable As Hell! Fast and great looking cars but man.
Gentry Smith oh, trust me, I know! Haha, my 335i gives me enough pain! But nothing beats those raw engines mated with the hydraulic steering. I just love everything about them, the grunt of the e92 and the rasp of the e46! It's sublime!
+Gentry Smith nope, my e46 M3 has been great with 160k on it. Unreliable only if abused.
Except for the f82
craigmak
but lets be fair, a m3 exist to get absurd. if your are Not kicking the shit out of it, you should sell it.
I worked as a lot attendant at a BMW dealership for 3 years, and I drove every BMW there is, including the i8, and I have to say, the FUNNEST BMW I ever drove was the M235i. That car is so frickin fun to drive. the lightness of the car and the sheer power come hand in hand when driving this car. I absolutely loved that car and it would undoubtfully be on the top of my list when I have that kind of money.
affansonicfan is the M235 different from the M2?
Mohammad Shaikh I think there arr some minor technical differances. remember there was no m2 when the m235i was out.
I have a 2015 gtr... want to drive it? 100% stock
yes pls
I'd like to take it for a spin. Thank you.
Fallenwhun yep
“So easy to rev match”
.... it blimps automatically lol
while I don t think I can afford this high end m2,
you have me thriving for the base model,
this is the kind of car for me, either that or the gt 86.
review a audi rs7 or mercedes cla63/cls63 amg
Kuro Hanekawa yes im back
cla45!
Great review. The way you described driving an M2 reminds me of my MK4 R32.
Smyle 13 i was thinking the same thing about Golfs during this video, does this have the same engine as any GTI or Golf on the market?
Nathan Haji No. The R32 has a 3.2L VR6 shares with the TT and a Haldex AWD system
Watching this from one I just rented an hour ago. I love it!
it surprised me that they used the I-6 in this
Evan Boyer it's the entry level, it makes sense
Because torque, because (kinda?) racecar.
What else were they going to use really?, their I-4 would be way to pushed in a sports car to be enjoyable because it would be either to weak or if a turbo was used to compensate then it wouldn't be as linear on the power band. They could have used a V6 for it but then again the cost would just be to high for the market it was aimed at.
JonnyTaunton V6 engines are actually cheaper to produce than I6 engines. Besides, BMW is THE I6 manufacturer today. They also use I6 engines for their standard 3 Liter displacement cars.
they dont make v6s..
The best M car? No. But it's the best value-for-money BMW you can buy. It's a very good deal. I think the M 135i or 335i are better deals, but the M2 is very good as well.
Urban Chaos 2.0 It's the best M car ever made.
Why?
e30 M3. Today's "Lifetime Fill" has me saying bullshit to "Ultimate Driving Machine" due to the modern bimmers "Lifetime" being around 120k miles.
exactly when you buy a merc or bmw you gotta buy new
Urban Chaos 2.0 I owned a 2013 M3. I currently own a M2 2017 manual transmission. And I have a cousin who owns the 2017 M4 and have driven in quite a lot. We both agree the M2 is the overall better car. It's a more purist M car.
It only comes in 4 color options, Basic interior to save weight, weighs less than the M3 and M4 and has an identical 0-60 as the M4. You can keep your cup holders, all the interior and color options you get with the M4 and M3 boats. I'm taking my M2 to open up and have fun. Not take the kids to soccer like most M4 and M3 owners buy for.
Doug, you have certainly grown as a performer sir. I am glad, I watched some of your older car reviews.
Does this one have the compensating fake exhaust sounds?
Yes
Really? Grrrr... God Dammit. When are they going to give that up?
Eric Krings lol probably never
You pull 1 fuse and it's gone...
I thought you said the 1series M car was the best?
Smooth Operator they don’t produce that anymore he’s saying it’s the best current m car not best m car ever