2016 BMW M2 FIRST DRIVE REVIEW on Laguna Seca (2 of 3)
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- MotoMan drives the 2016 BMW M2 on Laguna Seca and yes, goes through the engineering that went into the 365 HP BMW N55 3.0 Turbo 6 cylinder engine, the herculean effort to keep it cool & reliable as well as the bits that affect the driving dynamics - but after lapping Laguna Seca multiple times in this spiritual successor to nostalgic BMWs of the past, the BMW M2 presents MotoMan with not only an unusual question of balance but what does it compete with . . .
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Lol those brakes are squealing like a pig.
Sound pumped into the cabin! Lol
not in the m2, they deleted it
they got the race pads on
+headcas620 1570 KG...It is a pig...
+Jackson Tan Yep, race pads are so loud but so worth it!
I'd take the M2 over M4 anyday, I drive a 08 civic si.
+Gohan no wonder.
+Roger Lee In terms of having the car in front of you to pick, yes you'll take the M4. But if you were to purchase the car for your self, you'd be saving $75k+ if you took the M2 (here in australia). I assume percentage wise the difference would be similar in other countries, so it's a lot cheaper.
+Clark Teevens - Australia has to pay through the nose with luxury car tax. The average M4 is $170aud ($120usd); it's an absolute mind fuck just how much more cars cost here in Australia.
+Mysterious Laptop I would pick the M2. M4's lose their value quicker than the M2 will do. But would pick the M4 GTS over the M2 that car is a great investment. It sold out very quickly.
where I live
m2 = 110k usd
m4 = 170k usd
This guy is really and underrated reviewer. Has all his facts memorized, presented succinctly. Thankfully has actually driven track before and faster cars (so he's not just immediately gushing like some amateurs.. my point here; most people are going to "LOVE" a car the first time they track it). Being able to intelligibly communicate while navigating Laguna Seca at speed is also really incredible. American Chris Harris right here.
I drive a 2000 BMW M Roadster in Santa Barbara, CA. The M2 and the M235i are absolutely the only BMW's I would consider right now. Manual transmission only, though. Wish it weighed 200 lb less. BMW has really lost its way in the past decade; hopefully this will spawn a new generation of driver-focused cars for those of us who would never buy an SUV.
Motoman, great review! My buddy and I chatted with you about the E92 M3, and Porsche GT3 RS at the LA Auto Show last year. I currently drive an E92 M3, had a F80 M3, and I've already placed an order for the new M2. North Carolina here!
+Haysam Tawfik ABSOLUTELY remember the conversation . . . the two dentists! Did you sort your buddy out yet with a proper car?
+Haysam Tawfik Why did you get rid of the F80 M3?
+Haysam Tawfik I'm looking to buy an E92 M3, that good that you've sold your F80?
+TheAcarr6 I have an E92 M3 for sale lol 2011 Le Mans blue 49100 miles
+MotoManTV I had him convinced about the new 911 but I think he's going with the ranger rover sport.
Question for you, I know you can't really compare the new 911 S to the M2, but in terms of value for your money, do you think the M2 provides us for the most fun for you dollar when compared to the 911 or even the cayman S?
I drive a 2014 M6 gran coupe and I just bought a 2018 M2 in LBB and manual. I’m an American living in Europe and will pick up the M2 at the end of June 2018. I chose the M2 due to size, cost, and all the reviews like this screamed at me to get this car to the handling and balance.
Love the actual enthusiasm and review style, new sub man
Thanks!
I've ordered an M2, so I'd pick that! Coming from an M4 which I find too big for UK roads.
M2. I prefer the smaller size and balance. I currently am in a 350z. When I started driving at 16 I feel like I started with some of the best BMW ever made, the 2003 3 series. I had a 68 mustang and a 2005 rousch mustang gt, and I liked the power there - something I felt the 3 was short on, but NOTHING could touch the engineering. I'm sitting here wondering tonight how many people are looking at a Cayman GT4 and wondering if they want an M2 instead. My 350z is pissed off anytime it's not just tearing itself apart and eating rubber, my BMW would drive anyway, anytime, anywhere. I feel like that forms a bond and allows you to push your driving further than normal because of trust and understanding the car. There is something about the feel of the former 3 series that was just magic. I feel both spoiled to have started driving during that time period, but also tremendously blessed to have had such a high bar set. Oh and I live in North Texas. To me it seems like the M2 is the best thing BMW is putting out. Seems like if I was moving towards an M3 or M4 it would be more do I get an M2 or do I get an M5. I would still pick M2 for myself, but I'm single and 5'10". I wish I still had my old 3 but with about 200 more horsepower than it had.
Said it before and I'm gonna say it again! The most informative show about cars in such detail that no one can do a better job than the Moto man himself!
For me, the choice is easy, M3 Sedan. I own a 328I Sedan and I love it. The fact that I can enjoy my drive with or without the kids in the back, makes my day. I love to drive, and when given the choice, I drive everywhere. With the M3, my family could never say that they would rather a road trip in something else. No my friend we go in the ultimate driving machine.
The quality in the videos lately is unparalleled motoman!
i currently drive 2014 435i. nyc. I'd choose the m3/4, only because i need the extra room. i also prefer the looks of m3/4 over m2.
+LeilaMurka especially for bigger guys I feel like m3/4 would be better and if you want to drive around some friends. M2 might be the perfect sunday car here on LI though for the shorter/avg guys.
+LeilaMurka This is pretty much E46 silhouette wrapped around in LED and some added "drama" lines and "intense" curvatures. I find the rear part disproportional, the trunk is way too short and the dynamic overhang is really missing...
I'm not a big bmw fan so for the money I would pick up a cayman or a cpo cayman s. to me, porsche has one of the best sounding NA 6 cylinder engines, accompanied with the best handling and steering feel. this gets you a really sublime driving experience. I drive a mk6 golf R and a 987 porsche boxster
As I already say on the first video, I'm Italian and I leave in Japan. I was for long time looking to get an M3 and the time I was ready to get one, now is M4 and is too long ang big I love this size, because on road I believe the M2 got not the technology better today, but the right size to enjoy it. Yes if you are lucky to have a circuit close to your home any size will be good, but I don't have it. In conclusion I also agree about the look, sensuality and simplicity, which will translate in timeless design. Like the old M3 and the 1M which I love it:)
damnnn, very nice review
+ARMYTRIX I buyed for a high price...
Just ordered my M2.....Grey ex demonstrator, picking it up in June.....will be one of the first on the road in the UK.........thanks for the write up.....I can't wait
Hey there, I'd like to say thanks for your reviews and fully detailed info.
As you asked I will tell that I drive a BMW 435i xDrive manual and I already put an order for the M2 which it'll be available here in Canada starting April. I am so eager and exited to get in this car. Of course will be a manual transmission which is exactly the best configuration for this special car. Thanks again
+Theodor Popescu Our pleasure . . . Congrats on the coming ride!
In Canada ? You need a Tonka Truck. You got nowhere to drive a rear wheel drive... forgedaboutit.
I had a M4 through European Delivery...sold it about 6 months ago once I heard the M2 was coming out. Can't wait
I would choose the M3, simply because i like taking road trips with my friends and the extra place is needed. I drive a 2016 Honda Civic Touring, and live on the East Coast
+Javon K (GlenCoco143) condolances
Good review. As a former E36 M3 and current E46 M3 owner and serious mountain twisty enthusiast, I never felt the urge to upgrade to the last two generations due to their weight and lack of dynamic feel. Sure, they've got more power but it doesn't matter when you're carving tight hairpins.
I did consider getting the 1M Coupe but they're all model and their sellers are asking ludicrous prices on the used markets in the US.
This Motoman review is consistent with others I've seen. I follow Bill Auberlein on FB (IHG Rewards, Turner Motorsports driver) and he raved that the M2 felt similar to the superlative - feeling E46 M3 at Laguna Seca.
If this car is like an E46 M3 with pile of torque in the low to mid range of the torque band, I may scrap my plans to do a 3.4L stroker build with my S54 engine in my E46 M3.
I drove an E30 for 8 years, and I've always preferred the feel of the smaller sport coupes, so my pick would be the M2. In addition to its size, the balance and feedback sound more my style. My current daily driver around Chicago is an M235i with manual transmission (so, big surprise I picked the M2...)
Great review. As a current F80 M3 owner, I would still choose an M3 over an M2 for practicality reasons. However, the M2 has my attention. The choice would appear to depend on both your personal tastes and your needs. Comparisons of the M3/M4 and M2 should prove interesting.
I'm in the same boat....current F80 M3 owner who needed the practicality of 4 doors (live in the Pacific NW). But I wouldn't think the same people are cross-shopping the M2 with the M3/4.
Thank you MotoMan for explaining the twin scroll turbo, and with illustration to boot! I have a 2015 F30 with the twin power turbo, my first BMW! I traded from an '08 Accord and I haven't regretted it. I hope eventually to get an M car but in the meanwhile I really enjoy my car!
I'd definitely choose an M2 over the M4. It's just more my style- a small little rocket ship. Plus it's the perfect size, just like the good old E46 m3. I'm 19, I drive a 2011 128i and I live in Portland, Oregon!
I would pick the M2 because it is the PUREST sports car in my mind it has the heart and soul of a true sports car. I drive a 2014 V6 Mustang and I am from America. Southern California.
Chris from NYC area. I'd pick the M2 anytime over the M4. It's the balance thing that you talked about, it's the tautness and precision of a small car, its lightness and agility (even though I'd like the M2 to be a bit lighter). That's more important than raw power. In fact I have an M2 on order so I've made my choice. Other cars: Boxster S, CLA 45, Fiesta ST with Cobb Stage 3, F12 Berlinetta. Focus RS on order (seemingly forever).
M2 anytime over the M4. Counteracting the trend of cars getting bigger is always a good thing to do and when the ingredients are just so right: nails it! Current car: BMW M135i, Germany.
I'd take the M3 because the sedan is the most practical of the bunch. I consider these M cars to be daily drivers, not a sports/track car. So the M3 fits the bill. Just an aside.. it's ironic that BMWs ONLY sportscar (w/ currrent line up), the Z4, doesn't have an M version or an M package. Meanwhile, BMWs SUVs have an M package available. That is crazy!
I drive an F83 M4. Loving the M2 package just like I used to lust over the 1M. When it's time to trade in the M4 I may look at the M2. Though one thing I like better about the M3/M4 is the wider range of exterior/interior colors and the fact that they will accommodate many individual colors. Early reports have been no individuals on the M2. I'm in Texas. Also to the person who asked about the additional temp control below the vents. It is to control to temp out of the vents specifically. I think it's genius myself.
I own an e46 M3 . And a M235i which just trade for an M2 a week ago . Let me say that even though I watch about every video available on the M2 I still was blown away by the M2 the minute I drove off from the dealer I felt immediately the stiffens of the chaise and the perfect calibration of the suspension . It feels nothing like the M235i ( which is a great car by the way) and much more like a modern e46 but with much more power
I drive a 2014 M235i and just ordered the M2. The M235i is the best car I ever owned, but a first glimpse at the M2... and the irrational decision to sell the M235i was made (both cars with MT). At 55K with the exec package & taxes the M2 is a pretty good value for the money (in Europe the car costs over 65K euros because of eco taxes and VAT, we are lucky to get this car for this price in the US). It sounds better than the M4, looks better (I loved the E90 M3 Coupe, but the M4 looks like a big GT) and does seat 4 pretty comfortably. I'll miss my red coral leather interior and wish the M2 offered more exciting color options, but a small sacrifice for years of pure driving pleasure in the new M2.
I drive a 2000 528i and I would choose the M2. I've been a fan of the M1 but wanted something a bit bigger. For me the M3-M4 moves away from the original point of the M3. The M2 is that sweet spot.
hi i'm from romania. i soult take the m2 manual. i really like it's looks, i think it also sound great and here in romania we have a loto of tight curvy roads shere a smaller car is more fun. i personally appreciate cars that are fun to drive, with usable power on the road and light. i personally dive a 2006 ford focus 1.6tdi, and i like it because is cheap to mantain and run and is entertaining to drive
Motoman, series question. since you've driven the new c63 amg coupe, which would you say is more dynamic in suspension and feels more powerful, this new m2 or the c63 coupe? which would you say dampens better? thank you!!
+LeilaMurka Dynamically, the M2 is a more nimble, balanced car. From a power perspective, the Mercedes is more raw - remember, it has a 100 hp power advantage over this in basic from and almost 150 in 'S' trim.
+MotoManTV thank you Motoman!!! love your videos and in the manner you present.
Just ordered the M2. To me the M2 is just as special as the M4 with just a few less frills and more in line with how much I'm willing to pay. I live in the PNW.
I still don't get why BMW still has the temperature control under/near the air vent. you already have HVAC controls so why add another
I'd buy the M2. I drive an e46 M3. Colorado, USA. The M2 seems like a true upgrade over my fun little ride.
South Africa, on the 1st /Jan took delivery of the M3, had the M235i. Signed an OTP for the M2 the day I picked up the M235i which was the 1st one in SA. Reason for taking the M3 is down to the exchange rate, with the $ getting stronger the value for money the M3 was the better option. I loved my 135i and was hoping the M235i would be a step up, in my view it wasn't. So now the M3, got to say, the car is great, bigger than M235i but more inline with the fun I had with the 135i.
Like presentation, have directed several. Own 325i, only 97K miles, last year before they switched to the "jelly bean" style that all auto manufacturers dumped into. M2 is definitely on radar screen.
Thanks for the manual transmission plug. Maybe not as fast but more FUN!!
Hi George....driving a Cadillac CTS V-sport in Nashville.
Reading and watching the reviews on this car has been interesting to say the least. First, it's unlikely I'll ever drive one since I doubt I'll fit it in with my extra long legs. But it did remind me of the first time I ever drove a small BMW and that was the 318i circa about 1993. The engine needed be be revved up near redline to do anything but the lesson for me was the steering and driving dynamics. All of a sudden I understood why automotive journalists had been fawning over BMW since I starting reading their mags in high school.
Fast forward to today. The M5 doesn't seem to impress people anymore. The M3/M4, which is supposed to be the spiritual leader of its segment just got it's butt handed to it in two different national reviews to the Mercedes C63S and the Cadillac ATS-V. In both reviews, the M3/M4 came in last and it wasn't that close. Journalists everywhere were honestly hand wringing and saying..."has BMW truly lost it"? and "And do they even care?"
Well it seems like for this one car, they got the message. The 1M predecessor was nice but this car fixed many things about that car, namely the styling. You actually want to be seen this car versus making excuses for why you bought it. BMW finally seems to have mastered electric steering, something Cadillac figured out two years ago. It has the right amount of power...not too much, not too little. The interior looks like a BMW interior from 20 years ago, plus a tacked on screen. And finally BMW rediscovered their handling mojo after watching Mercedes and Cadillac literally rub their noses in BMW's old street cred.
There will be nitpicks of course but none of that matters...BMW is back, baby! Which makes this vehicle special because, "get it now before it's gone". BMW has already told journalists that the 1/2 platform will move to the FWD platform BMW shares with Mini in the next interaction of this car, which means that it may be damn near impossible to duplicate this vehicle going forward. As it stands, there really isn't much direct competition because of that platform. Once they move to FWD/AWD, then you can talk about the Mercedes CLA or Audi A3/S3.
Currently drive an old Cayman and love it. I'd probably go with the M2 because it's cheaper and you can get it with a manual. Money no object, the idea of having four doors on my sports car has always entertained me, so M3 would be lots of fun. That said, since I only drive on the road, I don't see any sense in paying for more power than I have now so I suspect the M235i is more my cup of tea were I to go the BMW route. If I were looking for a used 911 I'd cross shop the M2
Best review of M2 so far!
+MotoManTV I'm waiting for this car to be fully released in the UK because I currently have the M3 E92. Do you think I should wait for this car or upgrade to the M4 . I need the rear space as I carry some of my work colleagues to and from work on a 15 Mile Motorway journey ... But I like the idea of a lighter more nimble car in the smaller streets of the UK (London)
+HunterK Elite Sadly, sounds like you need an M3 . . . Having lived in London, I would LOVE to drive this M2 on the embankment from Battersea Bridge to Tower of London and back in the middle of the night . . . Used to do that drive MANY times with my Elise . . .
M2 definitely! I already ordered mine in November, and I'll pick it in Germany. I'll do the European Delivery tour! I can't wait!
Motoman great review!
Being that you are one of the few that has driven the M2, M4 and 2017 c63 amg s coupe. Which one would you say is the superior car in terms of performance and driving experience and which would you choose? I currently have an e92 M3 and a corvette stingray z51. I am Trying to decide whether to sell e92 M3 and keep the corvette and get the m2 or M4 or sell both cars and get the 2017 mercedes c63 amg s. I would love to hear your thoughts and keep up the great work!
Last thought, can you rank these 5 cars in order in terms of strictly performance on a track
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+Carlos A SUPER tough call . . . Mainly because the Vette and the M2 don't at all compete with the M4 and C63s. That said, between the M4 and C63s I would have to go C63s for two reasons - the AMAZING V8 in S form and the interior. I also think the Mercedes is a bit prettier in my view. If it were me and trying to keep the most diverse garage - I would probably keep the Vette - provided it is manual - and depending on whether you are going on tracks more than once a month . . . Do the M2. If not, Merc - but that said, I would probably go with something completely different for that second slot . . . Hope that provides some direction.
+MotoManTV +1 on the same exact reasons I pick the C63 S over the M4
+Carlos A i would say keep the N/A car. Boosted cars lose value.
MM Very good review of the M2. Just got back from Northern CA but didn't drive past Laguna Seca on this trip. I missed ya!
Nice car and as usual thorough review. Really looks like you enjoyed the office view on that day as well. Looking forward to another 360. See ya in a scope soon
I'd prefer the M2 over a M4/M3. I currently drive a M235i and love it! When my lease is up I'll get the M2. I live in California.
Motoman, I drive a 2014 M235i, Central CA, and I'd actually choose an M3. I've always been about functionality and it sucks for people sitting in the back, which is why I won't take a 4th passenger . I can only imagine how that M2 drives, considering that the M235i is already a fun car to drive. And those fenders!! They accentuate the good proportions of the 2series coupe.
Atlast an affordable BMW M car! Gonna place an order! Great detailed Video
I drive a 428i, am considering either M2 or M4 next time I buy, probably 2-3 years. Right now I'm leaning towards the m4 just because I like the looks better. I don't track cars and even the 428 is enough to get me into WAY too much trouble on the public roads so in the end I might stay away just to keep my drivers license..... Live in the USA.
Nice review, I am on the list for the M2 at several dealers and can't wait to get it. I live in AZ, drive a 06 330i (E90) with 208,000 miles and still going strong. I prefer the size and ergonomics of the M2 (haven't driven one yet but have driven the M235i) and I think the M2 is an amazing value over the M4/3 so for me it is pretty easy. Also I just plain love the looks of this car.
I'm a BMW 335i guy, and I'm a bit perplexed on this new M engine stuff. It would seem that they took the n54/n55 and improved cooling, changed a few parts and boom new "M" engine. I mean the compression is identical, the block is a little different nothing major. The power built by the M2 is nothing impressive when you consider a mild tune to an n54 meets that number. If you upgrade your intercooler, as well as radiator/fan and add the additional oil cooler offered in the BMW mppk you're making HUGE SAFE power and you can upgrade to M3 control arms for about $500, add limited slip for $1100, and you've transformed your 335i to a menacing beast on track and street! The new M cars look gorgeous and I'm sure electronics and luxury are way better but c'mon shouldn't these engines have been ground breaking and made me want to trade in my 335i and upgrade? Just my .02 cents.
M2 (manual) all the way. It's the perfect size, the right amount of power and torque (plenty), beautifully balanced (I assume). The spiritual successor to the E46 M3. I drive (in summer) an E46 M3. I'm in Kelowna, B.C., Canada.
If it was my money, the M2. It's got a better steering feel and the balance was better than the M4 but the M2 is so much cheaper and looks like fun to throw around and I already love the 228i so this has to be a riot to drive.
This is great! finally a newer generation bmw worth buying. I'll take this over the m3/m4. I drive a 97 NSX
+Wilmar Alburquerque if you're not lying, you drive a fantastic piece of machinery.
+Mykhaylo Kosykh hey man i know where you're coming from but I've work my butt off to buy my cars. And thank you it's truly a piece of automotive heaven. If I were you I would try to get one for yourself. I was able to get it for a steal from my friends father in law and it's almost worth double of what I paid for it.
Wilmar Alburquerque yes, I surely will one day. Aiming smaller for now.
+Mykhaylo Kosykh what are you trying to get if you don't mind me asking?
Wilmar Alburquerque very attracted to first gen Miatas right now. Or an e36. I was seriously looking into Porsche 924, but failed to find good examples around me and the parts and maintenance are expensive on those.
Pretty much looking for anything that is stick, RWD, and is not too heavy.
Hey, Motorman! I love your channel. Enjoy the very details of your review. Fit me very very well. I had a 1985 325e brand new in high school. Alpine wheels, Komi shocks adj with knob, suspension technique sway bars. Then 89' 300zx, then 95' M3 after college own my restaurant. Now 3rd 911(996, 997 and 997.2 GT3RS). Okay. I love German engineering for my leisure driving, Japanese for work horse. Also I enjoyed owning the CayenneS for taking my 92 old mother out, comfy for her. Now, I think he new current 3 series getting to be kinda big. Well, human size are getting bigger and taller. But for sport sedan, it is too much weight to lug around. So, I sat in a one series at one time. I felt a bit cramp and cheap made. as I am 5'8" 160lbs. My 85' 325e was roomier. Therefore I like the size of my 95' M3. I have not seen the M2 live yet. But in your video or in picture it looks kinda stubby. She reminds me of a Short guy in steroid. Not too keen on the look..
M2 vs M3 vs M4: For me, the answer is M3 although with M2 close behind. I appreciate the smaller more nimble package of the M2, but from a practicality standpoint, I have a wife and 3 young kids so I need 4 doors. All said, I'm in the midwest where winters can be brutal so AWD is always a consideration. I currently have a 2007 Volvo S60R as my daily driver... extensively modified (turbo, exhaust, tune, intercooler, swaybars, etc). Also, as someone who develops powertrain systems at a major auto OEM, I can tell you that cooling these engines is precisely where it's at... it takes a lot to hot lap a car and not reach critical fluid temps. I'm not at all surprised to see so many heat exchangers on the M2. Trying to convince management why this is necessary when they see the pricetag for such a system... that's always a challenge!
manual m2 because it's a driver car... i prefer fun over confort
Take the M2 hands down I'm so head over heels for the Damm thing. reason being I just love the size and the agility of the 2 series I couldn't care less about a back seat. but I still need a decent trunk and unlike the 135i I get that with the M2 . I drive an 07 Monte Carlo but I work at BMW gallery Norwood Massachusetts and drive the M235 all the time and I am so in love with it any time I have to run out for something that's my go to car! my dealer has 5 M2's on order and 4 are pre-sold and I can't wait to drive that 5th one. also like I said before I hail from new England and I'd love to own the M2 but I'll just have to settle for the M235 so I can have AWD I'll probably just tune the car to get similar power
I would choose this over an M4. Mostly it comes down to size and fun. The M2 from these early reviews seems to strike a good balance between chassis and engine that made the first M3 so special. I currently drive a 1990 M3 as a weekend car and a 2011 6sp manual RWD 328i Sport Wagon as my daily driver (1 of 429 such equipped e91's in the US). I live in Seattle. Thanks for posting these videos. I am scheduled for a special 2-day M Drivers School early next month and will be spending the two days in the M2, really looking forward to it!
I would take the M2 without the sunroof and a set of Recaro Pole Position seats. And at some point down the line install a few of Dinan's goodies that are sure to follow.
YesYesYes ! The breakingsound is so good... 3:43
I'll choose the M2 above the m3 and the m4, because the driving dynamics would be better in a compact car even if it has a smaller engine (callin a 3.0 little inline 6 "small engine" lol), also the looks of this car are really agressive and mena, maybe other kind of rims would be better, but it really looks great, probably one of the best coupes around the block. I drive my dad's 2008 volkswagen jetta that my he gave me for my 20th birthday to be my daily car ( more like everyday car), so because we also had another vw in the family before the jetta, i always have a little bit of appeal to german cars. Btw, i live in Lima, Perú, so seeing M models, AMG, or any of high end sports cars it's always exciting. =)
motorman is a pimp. I choose the M2 anyday of the week - I'm in Good ole Canada. I currently drive an 04 Grand Prix. I used to own an e34 M5 and I want that old school beast feel
Have owned a m235i since its release (dallas, tx). Love the m235i and was expecting the m2 to be louder but who knows it will probably sound better in person. The look definitely kills the m235i with the wider stance and more aggressive diffuser/front bumper. M3/m4 sound amazing even with the pumped interior sound.
I personally would take the m2 over the
M4/3 and am kicking myself why I didn't wait. :)
Can't wait!! I've already ordered mine!!
M2 every time, looks better, more special, looks like more fun to drive because its smaller. I am from Missouri and unfortunately as a poor college student drive a subaru outback
Hi there! I'd definetly go with the M2, I hate the fact that modern cars get heavier and longer, so I'd choose the smallest and lightest long car from my favourite brand. Since half a year I own an E61 530D as I need to drive more than 1.000km/week, but in the near future that will change and maybe, just maybe I'll get the M2. I'm from good old Germany by the way.
Great video guys, love the fact you bring so many numbers about the car.
hay I choose the BMW m2 for myself because I just love the new design and the fine lines of the car.This is just a good car.I am from South africa and I am currently driving a BMW 320i ...
I'd definitely choose an M2 over an M3 or and M4, because it makes the most sense for me. It's smaller = lighter, it looks better, and from what he says, it's cheaper, and it's better balanced than the other two. Toronto, Canada.
Where would you go for a everyday driver, M2 or MB C450 AMG ?
Wow. Look forward to you comparing this with the updated CLA45 (hint).
this looks 17 times better than the CLA AMG..
Gonna order one in LBB with manual trans. This will be my fun car. My 15' X6M is my daily.
I forgot to mention that I drive a 2011 Mustang GT, runs 12.2 at the quarter mile with simply bolt ons. Thinking about getting a GT350 as my dream car soon.
Okay I might be biased since I am a BMW fan, even that I certainly do not like everything they do. But this M2 looks extremely right in my eyes. Interior is a bit dull but I do love the exterior - feels like the sum of the latest of the best BWM cars compressed into a playful size.
I would chose the M2. I just love everything about it. The sound for some reason is better than the M4/M3 where you dont get that raspiness at the top end. I drive 2013 M5, explains why I'd like a smaller yet MEAN car
I like the M2 as much as the M4 if I'm honest. However, I'd take the M4. I feel the extra power that it offers is something I'd prefer. Currently drive an E46 325ti.
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Awesome stuff. If they ever made an M2 CSL it would be my dream car hands down. Also from SoCal.
I'd say I'd much prefer the M2 over the M4. I'm back in the market for a RWD manual sports car to use as my daily. The M2 will likely be $15-$20k cheaper vs. a well-equipped M4, the dimensions and weight seem a better fit for the power train, the driving dynamics will be better with the shorter wheel base, it's new and will be unique on the road at least for the next 12 months, and I personally think the design (especially the front-end) is better executed on the M2 as a total package. I currently drive a 2015 Grand Cherokee Altitude (was living in Michigan dealing with terrible winters) and relocated to Central Florida a few months ago.
From Houston here & that was a Tough decision but I would take M2 with 6MT and I currently drive an E36.
I'd pick the M2 any day because it represents what M should be (aside from the DCT). This is as close to pure driving pleasure as we can get with BMW currently. It's not about what you can afford. If you even have to ask yourself if you can afford an M3/M4, then you shouldn't be looking at an M2 in the first place in my opinion. The M2 is for the purist.
As far as M BMWs go, I currently have an E39 M5 and an E30 M3. The M3 just spun a rod bearing :'( but even though it has roughly half the power of the M5, I'd say its just as much fun, but in a different way of course. Located in FL/PA.
Excellent review. I would choose an M3 because I want 4 doors and a larger car. Currently drive a 2015 BMW 328i M Sport in Florida, USA.
I live in Ontario Canada and i drive a M235i, but i prefer the M4 over the M2 because i prefer the interior and performance more.
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2014 335i m pack here. M4 or c63 will be my next choice but I like the way M2 look.
I would take the M2. The looks, the size, and the fact that it harks back to old BMW. I currently drive an E92 335i in NJ
MotoMan fell in Love!
I completely agree regarding the flared fenders & I couldn't have said it better my self! No one makes flared fenders like BMW, no one! What you look at dem fenders, what a masterpiece.
The M2 is incredible machine, preforms the part, sounds the part & looks the part! You can't have that trifecta in many cars these days anymore…
You picked one excellent spot to the do the shooting M!
Loved the showcase CGIs, they were a nice touch.
I'd definitely have the M2 over the M4 family … unless they build an M4 version of the Gran Coupe, then I might reconsider lol
I'd have mine in Sakhir Orange, Merino Caramel Leather with Brown Honey Walnut veneer, Black Alcantara headliner & M Crossspoke 101 dubs … BMW individual to the rescue ;)
As for the why, for some reason I never liked the M3 Coupe (now M4), I just can't get my self to like it.
That slow-mo shot at the corkscrew is epic!
What a car!
Say M, now you rekindled your love for BMWs, I'm I clear to get one? ;)
#ItWasAGoodADay
+IceDree Not if it is a Bangle Era 7 . . .
Crap! It was worth a shot lol (~.^)
I drive the F30 335i Black on Black - New York, New York and i regret no getting the M3 but i think ill get the M2 next it looks sick and i think has enough power for such a small thing
MotoMan always on point he never disappoints with his reviews with your help I was able to choose the m2 over the RS3 and the A45
I would choose the M2 over the M4. The reason is simple: It has the lost spirit of the light and agile BMW without compromising with the horsepower and torque.I own an 03 E46 330i with a manual transmission.
This car is virtually perfect, with the exception of the lousy seats. Of course that's easy to resolve by replacing the stock seats with recaros.
Motoman, to answer your question I am from Florida and I drive a 370Z Touring Sport. I've been a fan for many years of the M3 and even the new M4 but I feel they are getting to big. I agree with the idea that the M2 is the spiritual successor of the original M3. I say idea because I haven't driven one yet but something tells me it will be Love at first drive. My choice would be agility before brute force so M2 is the clear choice for me.
I'm wondering what all the downvotes are for here....are they hating on the reviewer, or the car, or the video? I don't understand why so many.
Where's video 3 of 3? I can't find it anywhere.
I'd choose the M2, even though I still wish they'd stuffed the M4's S55 into it. I prefer smaller cars because I like that feeling of the car being wrapped around you as opposed to you being in a big voluminous space (I'm 6'0" but I still try to cram myself into small cars), and even though it doesn't weigh much less than the M4, it definitely seems like it's the peppier, more entertaining car with its shorter wheelbase. The interior looks fine to me, but then again interior is really not a high priority to me when it comes to sporty cars. The driving is what matters most and this car seems like it's just more fun if you take other things into consideration beyond mashing the gas pedal. As for my cars, I drive an '02 BMW Z3M Coupe and an '80 Corvette.
M2 for me because it's a smaller, more focused car than the M4. In my opinion the F22 M2 picks up where the E46 M3 left off. A '17 M2 could well be my next car. I currently drive a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS and I'm from Texas.
Excellent review...! As for me M2, proportions, '04 ZHP, Charlotte NC.