Superb video once again, glad your still loving it, I'm stuck over in Ireland working so not driven mine since September 2020,looking to get back to the UK next month and can't wait to get my hands on my mighty m2, thanks for the content buddy keep pushing the videos out, I just love em.
At the end of the day, money is for spending, but you make a fantastic point in this video that these cars actually cost more than just the cars finance monthly payments. If your a young person, your living at home and all your income is for you to spend, I would say go for it and enjoy this time while you can. However, for those young people who crunch the numbers, and realise that £22k spent on owning & driving an M2 for two years is actually the equivalent of a fantastic house deposit, just have a think about where you want to be financially in the next few years, because you don’t want to be that person having a great time and then not having such a great time when all your mates are getting on the housing ladder and you have spent all your money on new tyres and petrol lol, unless of course that makes you happy, do what makes you happy, I did and I have more memories than allot of my friends who never splashed out on anything.
Good vid mate, nice to see you again lol, will be helpful to anyone thinking of buying one. Be good to see some dragy times as I’d be interested to see 0-60, 20-70 mate.
That excitement you mention is what a lot of people get screwed over by when talking about r35 gtr’s … they seem so affordable to alot of people but then the maintenance costs come up and it’s a reality shock… I’ve nearly paid off my 140 fully now and tempted to go to an og M2 like yours… Just don’t know if it’s worth it and practical enough.
Saving up now for an M2 comp hopefully gonna be able to in a couple years. But will not pull the plug unless im 100% confident my salary can manage it. Gonna get 10k for mt 225d, gonna have 15k savings and gonna HP/low rate loan the rest so should work out between 2/300 a month for 5 years, but no balloon at the end. With working from home I probably only drive, about 3k miles a year so thinking on my 30k salary I should still be able to afford it. The gf pays for our fuel as she doesn't do any driving.
Definitely a bit more than I thought. Would have been useful if you put a tally at the end compared to M140i costs. That would give it some perspective.
Hey buddy! The m2 is more expensive than an m140i in pretty much every way. Tyres cost more (bigger tyres). Overall up keep is more too, down to servicing costing more and having to do it more regularly. Average fuel consumption is around 10-15mpg less. Things like brakes are of course more, being bigger too and of course insurance is more down to it being I higher category. In my opinion, the m140i would probably cost (not including car costs on payments) around £3,500-£4,000 a year
I have a Seat Ibiza FR and was thinking to part exchanging it for an M2/3/4. After hearing this breakdown, I feel like I'd be better off keeping my seat and looking for a cheaper M car
Figures are pretty much spot on with mine mate, I’ve got extended warranty and the RTTI sub on top as well though🤦♂️ It’s got to be done to get the best out of these if you’re dailying them or it’s your only car. Cost wise, It’s no different to running 2 decent cars.
M2 manual 2017 tax £490, insurance £730, brakes need changing the same time as the rotors and they are £2700 alone which no one ever mentions, monthly payment £520 for 5 years then you own the car, 648 pound for a major service
@@realtorque Iv not done it yet I just went in with my eyes open, on the forums people are saying 30k to 50k but it’s hard to tell for obvious reasons but that seems the consensus, these people tracking and adding more aggressive pads will be in for a big shock 😂
@@rscholey85 very nice! Yeah I’m hoping to get a a few miles out of mine before the brakes are changed! Yeah m2’s now are just staying same as in price and becoming very desirable! Sounds like you have a beauty mate!
@@realtorque I’m really happy with it it’s not my daily but I think everyone should experience something like it once in there life even if they just rent one, it’s an experience I can only imagine what a Porsche drives like since they are better in every way apparently but I have kids and the m2 fits child seats in no problem
How is the driving experience/fun compared to your FK8? I know the FK8 is supposed to be incredibly involving so it would be cool to know how they compare. Glad to see another video! Keep it up
This is a difficult question! Right first of all my biggest regret is not buying a manual one, a lot of engagement lost just by that. The type r is incredibly capable, fun, engaging and bloody quick around some twisty lanes. The type is very easy for anyone to drive quickly and isn’t a car where, if you get it wrong your in big trouble. My one biggest let down with the type r is the sound... now the m2... is very much the same as the type r, doesn’t feel as sharp but the rwd and sound do make up for it massively. It’s a tough one. But from a pure driving experience. Manual m2 all day
@@realtorque Thanks for the detailed response! Good to hear from someone who's owned both. I am sure manual would make a big difference as it does with most cars for engagement. Hopefully one day I'll get an M2, gotta save and be able to get insured first!
Saying things are more frequent isn't true, the main dealer service intervals are every 2 years rather than 1 with most other cars. (Mileage dependent of course)
I’ve owned m135, m140, and an m2, now driving a Vauxhall insignia. Money pits they are. I’m on 60K a year, I’m happy driving my insignia now. Albeit not as fun, not as showy. I’m done with the show thing now. Good luck kids impressing people around your town 🤣👍 costing you 11k a year 😬 put your money into property! And buy one cash 👍😎
Atleast you’ve experienced it! I’m only doing it now whilst I can before I have kids so would rather get it out of my system while I can. For me, it’s just a genuine passion
@@Nades- I don’t regret as I loved them I have experienced it as the guy is saying which is fair enough. But if I could go back in time I would not do it again unless I could pay cash
@matt i be honest I always wanted a m car or performance car audi merc and I got myself a astra 1.4 2018 150 bhp I find it quick enough can't imagine the speed of these m cars also I need to save alot even more now finding out the average running costs are crazy
Not too bad! Everyone has different perspectives but if you are financing a luxury car you can’t afford it in general. You should be able to buy the car in cash with no financing and it shouldn’t really have an impact on you.
No, don't go and drive one! Or you'll do what I have just done and sign the paperwork and it's sitting outside my flat ready to go! I fackin love it! And someone of 62 should know better!
Imagine putting that amount money into Tesla shares in 2018. You can buy the car outright or put bigger deposit down. Food for thought….get investing people can change your life in less then 5 years
What videos would you like to see next on the M2?
What the cabin noise like , can you measure it please
I think it’s expensive to run any car nowadays. Not just an M2.
Superb video once again, glad your still loving it, I'm stuck over in Ireland working so not driven mine since September 2020,looking to get back to the UK next month and can't wait to get my hands on my mighty m2, thanks for the content buddy keep pushing the videos out, I just love em.
Really appreciate it John! All the best getting back to the UK and getting in the beast
Great video mate. I new I couldn’t afford one, but seeing these figures really is a reality check.
I’ll soldier on with my diesel 👍🏻
Thanks buddy!!!
At the end of the day, money is for spending, but you make a fantastic point in this video that these cars actually cost more than just the cars finance monthly payments. If your a young person, your living at home and all your income is for you to spend, I would say go for it and enjoy this time while you can. However, for those young people who crunch the numbers, and realise that £22k spent on owning & driving an M2 for two years is actually the equivalent of a fantastic house deposit, just have a think about where you want to be financially in the next few years, because you don’t want to be that person having a great time and then not having such a great time when all your mates are getting on the housing ladder and you have spent all your money on new tyres and petrol lol, unless of course that makes you happy, do what makes you happy, I did and I have more memories than allot of my friends who never splashed out on anything.
Absolutely 100% agree with everything said there 👊🏼
I've been planning on getting an M2 for my 40th in 4 years. Better get saving 🤑🤑 very informative video, cheers.
Glad to see you back. Hopefully you can make more vids
Thanks buddy! That’s the plan!
Finally your back aha I’ve been here Since the first m140 ❤️
Hey Peter! Yes I’m back! And love the support thank
You
Good vid mate, nice to see you again lol, will be helpful to anyone thinking of buying one.
Be good to see some dragy times as I’d be interested to see 0-60, 20-70 mate.
Thanks buddy! Need to really start churning out the content now. Good idea! Will defo do something of the sort
Good video and nice to see you back mate. As a 140 owner an m2 or m2 comp is deffo the next option for me. Deffo the best upgrade to go for.
Thanks buddy! Hopefully back for good this time. And yes you wound regret the move. Having said that... the m140i is still a bloody fantastic car!
@@realtorque hopefully mate, do love the channel and absolutely but your M2 and M2 comps are very much better in most ways.
@@tackycomrade really appreciate it fella! There are some crazy deals on them atm
1200 GBP per year is a steal, in sweden a m2 costs about 2500-3600 GBP to insure a m2
Good points, well made!
That excitement you mention is what a lot of people get screwed over by when talking about r35 gtr’s … they seem so affordable to alot of people but then the maintenance costs come up and it’s a reality shock…
I’ve nearly paid off my 140 fully now and tempted to go to an og M2 like yours…
Just don’t know if it’s worth it and practical enough.
Honestly bro, you won’t look back
Nice video👌 Keep it up!
Good video mate! 👊🏾
Thanks mate
Great video! An M2 could be my next step from my M140. Either that or a Cayman I reckon.
Thanks buddy! Yes great shout. If I do change I think a GT4 is the only car that can feel more special
Best car in class without a doubt!
Saving up now for an M2 comp hopefully gonna be able to in a couple years. But will not pull the plug unless im 100% confident my salary can manage it. Gonna get 10k for mt 225d, gonna have 15k savings and gonna HP/low rate loan the rest so should work out between 2/300 a month for 5 years, but no balloon at the end. With working from home I probably only drive, about 3k miles a year so thinking on my 30k salary I should still be able to afford it. The gf pays for our fuel as she doesn't do any driving.
Definitely a bit more than I thought. Would have been useful if you put a tally at the end compared to M140i costs. That would give it some perspective.
Good point that! Completely slipped my mind in all honesty
Not sure if you mentioned it, what about the cost difference Vs m140i ignoring your monthly car payments?
Hey buddy! The m2 is more expensive than an m140i in pretty much every way. Tyres cost more (bigger tyres). Overall up keep is more too, down to servicing costing more and having to do it more regularly. Average fuel consumption is around 10-15mpg less. Things like brakes are of course more, being bigger too and of course insurance is more down to it being I higher category. In my opinion, the m140i would probably cost (not including car costs on payments) around £3,500-£4,000 a year
I have a Seat Ibiza FR and was thinking to part exchanging it for an M2/3/4. After hearing this breakdown, I feel like I'd be better off keeping my seat and looking for a cheaper M car
He's back!!
Haha!
Figures are pretty much spot on with mine mate, I’ve got extended warranty and the RTTI sub on top as well though🤦♂️ It’s got to be done to get the best out of these if you’re dailying them or it’s your only car. Cost wise, It’s no different to running 2 decent cars.
It does get very expensive doesn’t it!
I made damn sure I had the extended warranty before I drove it away.
M2 manual 2017 tax £490, insurance £730, brakes need changing the same time as the rotors and they are £2700 alone which no one ever mentions, monthly payment £520 for 5 years then you own the car, 648 pound for a major service
Manual! My biggest regret not getting one to be honest! What kind of mileage where expected to change the brakes?
@@realtorque Iv not done it yet I just went in with my eyes open, on the forums people are saying 30k to 50k but it’s hard to tell for obvious reasons but that seems the consensus, these people tracking and adding more aggressive pads will be in for a big shock 😂
@@rscholey85 very nice! Yeah I’m hoping to get a a few miles out of mine before the brakes are changed! Yeah m2’s now are just staying same as in price and becoming very desirable! Sounds like you have a beauty mate!
@@realtorque I’m really happy with it it’s not my daily but I think everyone should experience something like it once in there life even if they just rent one, it’s an experience I can only imagine what a Porsche drives like since they are better in every way apparently but I have kids and the m2 fits child seats in no problem
@@rscholey85 agreed! The only next car that would drive better IMO is a Porsche for sure
Did this have the m performance exhaust or just standard?
Yes just stock buddy
How is the driving experience/fun compared to your FK8? I know the FK8 is supposed to be incredibly involving so it would be cool to know how they compare. Glad to see another video! Keep it up
This is a difficult question! Right first of all my biggest regret is not buying a manual one, a lot of engagement lost just by that. The type r is incredibly capable, fun, engaging and bloody quick around some twisty lanes. The type is very easy for anyone to drive quickly and isn’t a car where, if you get it wrong your in big trouble. My one biggest let down with the type r is the sound... now the m2... is very much the same as the type r, doesn’t feel as sharp but the rwd and sound do make up for it massively. It’s a tough one. But from a pure driving experience. Manual m2 all day
@@realtorque Thanks for the detailed response! Good to hear from someone who's owned both. I am sure manual would make a big difference as it does with most cars for engagement. Hopefully one day I'll get an M2, gotta save and be able to get insured first!
@@designanddevelop585 no worries at all! And thank you for supporting the channel!
how do you flip your car without losing much on a p/x?
Just buying at the right time, right price and getting a low apr. Then sell to the right people
Services depending on we're you go
Saying things are more frequent isn't true, the main dealer service intervals are every 2 years rather than 1 with most other cars. (Mileage dependent of course)
When you put it all out like that.... I better sell my m2 😂😂
Cheers for making me realise I have poor financial decisions - worth it tho!
Hahahaha that’s exactly how I felt when I watched it back 😂
I run a R26 and a B5 RS4 ! M2 running costs are very good in comparison. Next car for me once I sell both my other cars.
I can only imagine how expensive they are to run 😂
Nice vid I’m must just have heavy foot :( 140 I stock I’m getting 110 miles a tank of lucky lol
In Ireland that car would cost €1400 a month and €1200 a year for tax and about €100 a week for petrol
Blimey!
how do i get the m2 for a 24 hr test drive? i've heard people have been turned down for it for no reason.
Depends how often you drive it really 🤔
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You happy with the M2 or do you ever wish you got the M2c?
Was deliberating between the two. The crank hub issues and the sound put me off. Don’t look back at all
I’ve owned m135, m140, and an m2, now driving a Vauxhall insignia. Money pits they are. I’m on 60K a year, I’m happy driving my insignia now. Albeit not as fun, not as showy. I’m done with the show thing now. Good luck kids impressing people around your town 🤣👍 costing you 11k a year 😬 put your money into property! And buy one cash 👍😎
Atleast you’ve experienced it! I’m only doing it now whilst I can before I have kids so would rather get it out of my system while I can. For me, it’s just a genuine passion
@@Nades- I don’t regret as I loved them I have experienced it as the guy is saying which is fair enough. But if I could go back in time I would not do it again unless I could pay cash
@R A you’re clearly 14 years old.
@matt i be honest I always wanted a m car or performance car audi merc and I got myself a astra 1.4 2018 150 bhp I find it quick enough can't imagine the speed of these m cars also I need to save alot even more now finding out the average running costs are crazy
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Not too bad! Everyone has different perspectives but if you are financing a luxury car you can’t afford it in general. You should be able to buy the car in cash with no financing and it shouldn’t really have an impact on you.
good video
Cheers fella
Started at winnington Village
Are you local? Haha
@@realtorque very local
@@davidhandson1196 nice! And thank you for supporting the channel!
The fast small blue car with a viagraa number plate on 👍 keep it up
Cost’sssssssssssssss
Hahhaa was waiting for someone to comment on that
@@realtorque much love broo
@@JAJTV ❤️❤️❤️
i think you need to invest in a mic mate
I agree
I from Uganda. Cannot afford food or car. I named tribe Hippo M2. We ride M2 to cross river. Tribal wife much happy.
No, don't go and drive one! Or you'll do what I have just done and sign the paperwork and it's sitting outside my flat ready to go! I fackin love it! And someone of 62 should know better!
It's very expensive to run an M2 but worth the money ...😁😀
Hahaha I agree!
Imagine putting that amount money into Tesla shares in 2018.
You can buy the car outright or put bigger deposit down.
Food for thought….get investing people can change your life in less then 5 years
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im back!