Funny coming back to this video. This was one of the main videos that inspired me to buy an M2. Manual. In blue. Had it almost 3 years and couldn't be happier with it.
@@danielhcdeath-eater258 Seen an 8 series in person and it's big, but really looked about the same as the M5 next to it. Maybe it was a bit longer, but it looked a lot sleeker.
muhammad shofwan that's because the M3 'grew up' as in overtime with each passing generation. Its dimensions have grown due to stricter crash safety standards.
Well, i still think there is way too much bullshit going on. Like this "funometer" thing. The ones who know Chris Harris from his previous work know he would never do something like this. BBC needs to get a grip and move on...
that's my thought as well. the Funometer was maybe one of the scriptwriters thinking they need to do something funny. if that is chris' idea then better leave these idea in the closet. i miss the charismatic setting chris did in the past on his videos. be yourself chris. imitation is never working.
I’ve driven the M2 ok I call it BMW ABORTION first it’s the size of a cell phone it’s construction is at the bottom of the barrel and NOT A TRUE M CAR. I could not get out of it fast enough and be lined it to the M3 So much better in every way I bought the M3. But for those who can’t afford a real BMW then the 1 or 2 series are a nice starter/trainer car Now I drive the f10 M5
Arven Tahtyan the other is very precise and neutral in the corners and it has famous inline five engine with fantastic sound. Try to live in the present time heavy nose Audi’s are the past. I’m the M3 owner.
Well, i really think he has changed. On the videos slightly (Chris Harris would never come up With that funometer BS), but specially during the shows. Everyone knows top gear is scripted, and i personally dont like the "role" they give to Chris. But in time, BBC will understand that he is the main presenter and the main reason for many of us to watch the show.
Anyone that dislikes a video that has Chris Harris in it, is obviously not a true car enthusiast. Thus the majority of these dislikes are coming from people with the IQ of a door knob. Yes, that's a Clarksonesque quote :)
Thats not the question. We all understand the potential of the program, because we saw it before, and are currently displeased With the quality. I love Chris, i have followed him for many years, but this is not normal Chris Harris, is the role BBC wants him to play. And it sucks.
i agree. Chris tries a mask here and he seems artficial. Clarkson May or Hammond had each a character set of their own. trying to imitate that or wanting to put a spark to the show now is a hard task. harris will never be a clarkson and neither of the other two. anyways. i liked his reviews in the past and his own way or setting it up. this here is not really a good harris thing.
One year after watching this video, I happened to get a long beach blue M2 DCT (built in OCT 2016). I cannot be happier, it's kind of my dream car and meets the "back to basics" / KISS philosophy. Thanks Chris.
Why does this video has so many dislikes? It's a great video.. Just look at the efforts they put into it... It's not easy to get all those cinematic shots!
Finally 8 years from retirement, in the position to buy my end game car. Stuff the family, the grandkids, etc. I have been waiting for this one. But now I am in this position...I lust after the G8Xs M3/M4s. The new M2...but I keep wondering if I would be happier with the old M2.
Great video Chris, thank you. I really don't care what the youtube channel is called /DRIVE, Chris Harris on Cars or TG as long as I can enjoy such nice car videos :)
Love my M2, same as the one Chris is driving except I have the flappy paddles. Which I also love. I’ve heel/toed enough, I like banging off shifts with one finger. I know there are newer, hotter M2s than my N55, but I love how it sounds and how it looks. A light tune and I have the same power anyway.
in the scene where he talks about the missing oil temperature you actually see the oil temperature. right under the coolent temp, they just left the numbers out but the bar is still there and tells you when you can floor it ... how do people back then and even now still get this wrong. upper part = coolent temp (says "ok" when warm) lower part/line = oil temp (goes from cool to functioning temp to overheating) its so simple people mist it apparently all the time
I bought an m2 last year based on this review and I have to admit you're spot on. Absolutely love it, even tempted to go for the competition later on this year.
i hope you stayed with the og m2 and just upgraded it with better seats, m2 comp strut braces/big breaks/dct-diff-steering software and good coilovers and tires. this will make you og m2 much better then aven the cs model for much less money
This review reminds of the old no-nonsense Clarckson era-top gear reviews we used to get in the early 2000's- no fluff- just a good and entertaining car review. Well done Chris.
I’ve had a 1m and I’m picking up an m2 soon. Test drove it and it’s a special car and reminds me of my 1m. I would say it sounds better and handles just a little bit better too. You wouldn’t be disappointed if you got one…
It takes you back and then you realise that a E23 7-series from the 80ies was lighter than this M2. This car is very heavy, full of electric motors for everything from the mirrors to the seats and to be honest over 4,4m or 174.6 in length isn't what anyone calls small or compact. A Fiat 500 is small, length 3,5m or 139.6 inches. A BMW E46 M3 CSL had 1,385 kg, this M2 has ~1550kg.
Having owned an E21, E30, E36, E46, F37 and, well, you get the idea…. My favorite is still the E36 M3. No “Nannies”, lots of analog, real steering, no turbos and lighter weight, (and oh that SWEET sound) it is simply more fun to drive. Not to disparage the F37 M2, I still enjoy that car but am sad I no longer have that sweet E36.
to be honest, in my perspective i prefer top gear over the grand tour, especially last several episodes into the 23rd season with more presence of chris harris and rorry read (pardon me if i spell his name wrong). chris evans never actually nailed it, but at least he tried. and he made a good decission to leave. the grand tour was the old top gear, always hillariously funny, rich with unusual stand point toward automotive industry, very strong in showcasing their political views and the grand tour is more to entertaiment rather than motoring content. not to say it is bad, absolutely not. to some people it is enjoyable to watch as i have watched all aired episodes yet. it was fun. but to me personally, top gear served me a more balanced dose between entertaiment and importantly interesting delivery on automotive content. i always love how they, the new trio, described their thought on cars they drive. it is like watching an article in road and track magazine being visually read in a real life action.
...the "sweet spot,....it's just there,...the whole time!" LOL! Edit: Regarding the Audi! ..."on paper, it's a better car,...but,...you don't drive cars on paper"! This statement is an instant classic! Luv it....
W-James dislikes by people who call themselves "fans" which they are not. Simpleton Internet hooligans who cannot grasp the idea there is enough room for multiple car shows on the market.
You like your car reviews then Chris Harris is the best out there, and by a margin! It's not meant to be about Chris and his lifestyle, (might add a certain je ne c'est quoi), but about the cars. RS3 nice every day transport but M2 unequivocally for excitement.
He could make a video of a Prius, if still watch it! I LOVE his presentation of the format! Big shout out to Carey as well, even though he doesn't get to film these TG bits
I liked that when he said 1990s the screen ratio changed to 4:3
Fred Rodrigues Right I Just Think This Video Looks Old
Nice Portishead reference at the end too.
Maybe he should of completed the whole 1990s feeling with Jeremy, Tiff and Quentin popping up? 😉
Attention to detail
Can we just agree that the M2 is absolutely beautiful especially in that blue
Fo Sho
Yes, 380 hp and 369 lb-ft may seem weak in todays abundance of 500hp cars, but I really miss that car
Funny coming back to this video. This was one of the main videos that inspired me to buy an M2. Manual. In blue. Had it almost 3 years and couldn't be happier with it.
The ONLY thing good about top gear now is chris harris. Keep on the good work :)
DrOsteck yep
DrOsteck Matt LeBlanc I'd say.
+ Rory Reid
Chris seems way more relaxed now with TG so I think season 23 will be great
Chris Harris indeed
That swap from 4:3 aspect ratio when talking about the old M3 to 16:9 when talking about the new cars is brilliant editing!
yes, the M3 is now an M5 and the M5 is an M7 I guess that makes the M7 a bus
Basically.
Might be why they've never done an M7!
and m over told about it
well they've got the m8 though, which is the size of an aircraft carrier or a planet depending on who you ask...
@@danielhcdeath-eater258 Seen an 8 series in person and it's big, but really looked about the same as the M5 next to it. Maybe it was a bit longer, but it looked a lot sleeker.
i watched Car Throttle and they were said the same like this that the M2 is the real successor of M3 and i agree
muhammad shofwan that's because the M3 'grew up' as in overtime with each passing generation. Its dimensions have grown due to stricter crash safety standards.
muhammad shofwan m2 is like an upgraded e46 m3 which is one, and maybe even the best m3 ever
But Car Throttle is complete shit ;)
The E90 became the M5/M6. The 1M and M2 are the true sucessors to the E46.
DrOsteck What makes you think so?
Chriss Harris is the one to save Top Gear!
Save? Finally its not a comedy
Well, i still think there is way too much bullshit going on. Like this "funometer" thing. The ones who know Chris Harris from his previous work know he would never do something like this. BBC needs to get a grip and move on...
that's my thought as well. the Funometer was maybe one of the scriptwriters thinking they need to do something funny. if that is chris' idea then better leave these idea in the closet. i miss the charismatic setting chris did in the past on his videos. be yourself chris. imitation is never working.
I’ve driven the M2 ok I call it BMW ABORTION first it’s the size of a cell phone it’s construction is at the bottom of the barrel and NOT A TRUE M CAR.
I could not get out of it fast enough and be lined it to the M3
So much better in every way I bought the M3.
But for those who can’t afford a real BMW then the 1 or 2 series are a nice starter/trainer car
Now I drive the f10 M5
Capt Mifune I wish he wasn’t involved with top gear. His previous work was brilliant.
One is a 50:50 balanced, rear wheel drive, manual optioned enthusiast machine. The other is an expensive golf.
You can decribe by that pretty much every BMW with straight-six engine, like mine 330Ci.
A vw with lipstick as I always say.
Arven Tahtyan the other is very precise and neutral in the corners and it has famous inline five engine with fantastic sound. Try to live in the present time heavy nose Audi’s are the past. I’m the M3 owner.
Oktanski Nope, sorry, not unless you've dished out an extra £2k and fitted an aftermarket LSD
In not a fan of audi and never will be, but it sounded well nice.
I don't care what anyone else thinks...that's my dream car.
Nosakhare Eke mine too😫😭😭
2019 ... want one in my garage
me too hopefully ill get one soon
*cough cough * m2 competition
U are not alone
Despite my feelings toward the BBC, Chris Harris makes one hell of a motoring video 👌🏻
Mr Harris was the same even before the BBC started paying him, glad he has not changed because of it
Well, i really think he has changed. On the videos slightly (Chris Harris would never come up With that funometer BS), but specially during the shows. Everyone knows top gear is scripted, and i personally dont like the "role" they give to Chris. But in time, BBC will understand that he is the main presenter and the main reason for many of us to watch the show.
They are getting there, in season 2 he is THE car guy
4:58 ... " ... there we go..." Brilliant.
Chris Harris is awesome...and the M2 is friggen awesome.
The M2 is the only modern BMW I really like and appreciate!
👌
There it is .. thats the spot guys ! its Top gear style with Chris's own touch !
I don't like the new top gear tbh but I'm a simple fan .. I see chris harris I press like
Just got my 2017 Long Beach blue manual m2 last month. Best and most enjoyable car I’ve ever driven ❤️❤️
Anyone that dislikes a video that has Chris Harris in it, is obviously not a true car enthusiast. Thus the majority of these dislikes are coming from people with the IQ of a door knob. Yes, that's a Clarksonesque quote :)
"Of a door knob" hahahah But I agree, I thought this was a great review!
matt965vtec Hahahaha most of them are so stuck up on the GT that they are just automatically disliking Top Gear stuffs... Shame on them
I hate to say it, but this here is better than GT
Oh yeah totally.. This is about cars if you love your cars you can only love this...
Is a door knob giving them too much credit? Door knobs are important.
Hate to say it but this is better than Grand Tour
grand tour is a comedy show, this is a car show
valgehiir no it isn't, if not a Chris Harris nobody would watch this
*****
agreed, i kinda like the first episode but after the second i was done with it
TGT has the same format as Top Gear for the 5-6 seasons.
..._The American_....pointless & embarrassing.
I dont get it... why the hate? Free content on gorgeous sports cars.. spoiled much?
LegendInThaMakin they just miss the old guys
Probably from Audi drivers I guess
not nearly as well
Thats not the question. We all understand the potential of the program, because we saw it before, and are currently displeased With the quality. I love Chris, i have followed him for many years, but this is not normal Chris Harris, is the role BBC wants him to play. And it sucks.
i agree. Chris tries a mask here and he seems artficial. Clarkson May or Hammond had each a character set of their own. trying to imitate that or wanting to put a spark to the show now is a hard task. harris will never be a clarkson and neither of the other two. anyways. i liked his reviews in the past and his own way or setting it up. this here is not really a good harris thing.
One year after watching this video, I happened to get a long beach blue M2 DCT (built in OCT 2016). I cannot be happier, it's kind of my dream car and meets the "back to basics" / KISS philosophy. Thanks Chris.
I have the same M2, Long Beach Blue, 6 speed manual. Amazing car
Danny Hayson Good
@Danny Hayson it's ok
@D H had mine 3 years, I drive it hard and it’s only needed replacement rear lights under warranty.
Just bought one, in long beach blue, but a DCT.
What a machine !!
Beat my record today, I scored 628 in a corner !!
That was the best topgear video I've seen after Jeremy left. Chris is amazing.
2024 and I still love this M2 , exactly in this spec and color !
Why does this video has so many dislikes? It's a great video.. Just look at the efforts they put into it... It's not easy to get all those cinematic shots!
Meer Shah Probably from the audio drivers out there ?
Butthurt Audi fanboys.
Finally 8 years from retirement, in the position to buy my end game car. Stuff the family, the grandkids, etc. I have been waiting for this one. But now I am in this position...I lust after the G8Xs M3/M4s. The new M2...but I keep wondering if I would be happier with the old M2.
Great video Chris, thank you.
I really don't care what the youtube channel is called /DRIVE, Chris Harris on Cars or TG as long as I can enjoy such nice car videos :)
He's absolutely right that this is what the M3 should be now. I'm excited to get my hands on 2 M2's and try out the DCT vs the 6-speed.
I miss chris harris on cars :(
Dee Jay Me too... but now we have Drivetribe my friend 😊
Love my M2, same as the one Chris is driving except I have the flappy paddles. Which I also love. I’ve heel/toed enough, I like banging off shifts with one finger. I know there are newer, hotter M2s than my N55, but I love how it sounds and how it looks. A light tune and I have the same power anyway.
same
Oh shit, 6:10, props to using Portishead Roads. Haven't heard that song in years, one of the sickest chill songs.
Agree bro. One of the best songs ever made.
I was wondering if anybody else noticed that.
@@sirfriendzone1228 whats the song called again. love that song
They also used electioneering by Radiohead at the start!
in the scene where he talks about the missing oil temperature you actually see the oil temperature. right under the coolent temp, they just left the numbers out but the bar is still there and tells you when you can floor it ... how do people back then and even now still get this wrong.
upper part = coolent temp (says "ok" when warm)
lower part/line = oil temp (goes from cool to functioning temp to overheating)
its so simple people mist it apparently all the time
I bought an m2 last year based on this review and I have to admit you're spot on. Absolutely love it, even tempted to go for the competition later on this year.
i hope you stayed with the og m2 and just upgraded it with better seats, m2 comp strut braces/big breaks/dct-diff-steering software and good coilovers and tires. this will make you og m2 much better then aven the cs model for much less money
Key words in video...GET THE MANUAL!
Chris Harris needs his own show on TV and to upload more to youtube!
I think Chris Harris is a great fit for Top Gear.
This review reminds of the old no-nonsense Clarckson era-top gear reviews we used to get in the early 2000's- no fluff- just a good and entertaining car review. Well done Chris.
Great color grading of shots team, hella funny comments and energy brother. Great job on review!
The best car reviewer out there by far.
Have to admit, this vid is 90% of the reason I bought my M2 Comp. Well done.
I wish I could drive one of these. engine sound gives me goosebumps
Javier I. Sampedro na mate you want a holden gts or clubsport r8
this is first proper top gear video in last few years (including the grand tour), keep this up
This car is already a classic!!!
Very good clip Chris! Keep up the good work.
what a review tho!
This was beautiful.
Brought a manly treat to my eye.
Viva las 90s
Who’s here after the Rogan interview?
I could watch this guy review cars all my life!
Chris is good i like him
One of the videos that convinced me to get a manual OG M2😍
“But you don’t drive cars on paper”. Best Chris Harris quote ever.
Bravo! Love the ending!!! E36 M3 Fan
I'll give this video thumbs up just because of Chris Harris
I drove an M2. It was OK, pretty good, not bad, but nothing to write home about.
I'm not that big of a fan of the new Top Gear series, but i love Chris Harris so i give out my Like :)
Really Really well done Mr. Harris ..... You still do the best reviews.
That's some proper review here!
Still don’t get why they haven’t used the TTRS to compare
Like it or not this is the only real car show. The World Tour is just a commercial thing that should be on Commedy Central.
The choreography at 0:49-0:52 was brilliantly performed.
Fun fact: the green M3 in the video was actually CHRIS'S M3 when he had, but he sold it shamefully
Such an amazing vid.
Though I adore the M2, it would be a tough decision for me to choose between that and the 1M Coupe.
Good luck finding a 1M these days.
I’ve had a 1m and I’m picking up an m2 soon. Test drove it and it’s a special car and reminds me of my 1m. I would say it sounds better and handles just a little bit better too. You wouldn’t be disappointed if you got one…
This video made me smile a lot. Wish I could be in Chris Harris shoes to test this beast.
4:32. You don't drive cars on paper
Facts
Chris Harris brightens the future of Top Gear for me! Thanks Chris!
I graduate with my masters this December, and am on the list for the M2 CS. Super excited!
ThePaintballParadise Daddy’s done well!
What's an m2cs
M2 is genuinely one of my dream cars, no kidding.
*The M2 is the only BMW from M series i really love at the moment!*
Agreed, have to say tho test drove new m series, they are just not the same as old ones. Its like something is missing
Ivan N yeah, steering feel. Car is numb and big
Now THIS is real Top Gear. Well done.
It takes you back and then you realise that a E23 7-series from the 80ies was lighter than this M2.
This car is very heavy, full of electric motors for everything from the mirrors to the seats and to be honest over 4,4m or 174.6 in length isn't what anyone calls small or compact.
A Fiat 500 is small, length 3,5m or 139.6 inches.
A BMW E46 M3 CSL had 1,385 kg, this M2 has ~1550kg.
With nowadays EU-regulations building a sportscar with 4 seats weighting under 1400 kg would probably cost a million.
Fantastic video Chris and team!!
789 Audi RS3 owners passed by
Audi turned own the wrong road about 12 years ago, I'm still waiting for the A0.5 and the Q0.5, you want a good Audi, buy a Seat or a Skoda
You get the OIL TEMPERATURE by clicking the button at the en of the turn signal
I have splittet feelings while watching this.
The first one is:THATS NOT TOP GEAR!
The second one is: its just nice!
4:27 Beautifully said quote. I wish car manufactures would listen to this
Honestly, I appreciate the old formula with Chris. But I enjoy his old format. It's more intimate.
holy shit, the ending was so deep!
Old BBC top gears guys are the BEST!!!!!
nailed it. love the e36 mention. I've always called the m2 the modern day e36....NOT e46 like some fools are misguided into thinking
Having owned an E21, E30, E36, E46, F37 and, well, you get the idea…. My favorite is still the E36 M3. No “Nannies”, lots of analog, real steering, no turbos and lighter weight, (and oh that SWEET sound) it is simply more fun to drive. Not to disparage the F37 M2, I still enjoy that car but am sad I no longer have that sweet E36.
to be honest, in my perspective i prefer top gear over the grand tour, especially last several episodes into the 23rd season with more presence of chris harris and rorry read (pardon me if i spell his name wrong). chris evans never actually nailed it, but at least he tried. and he made a good decission to leave. the grand tour was the old top gear, always hillariously funny, rich with unusual stand point toward automotive industry, very strong in showcasing their political views and the grand tour is more to entertaiment rather than motoring content. not to say it is bad, absolutely not. to some people it is enjoyable to watch as i have watched all aired episodes yet. it was fun. but to me personally, top gear served me a more balanced dose between entertaiment and importantly interesting delivery on automotive content. i always love how they, the new trio, described their thought on cars they drive. it is like watching an article in road and track magazine being visually read in a real life action.
...the "sweet spot,....it's just there,...the whole time!" LOL!
Edit: Regarding the Audi! ..."on paper, it's a better car,...but,...you don't drive cars on paper"! This statement is an instant classic! Luv it....
Is the disliking thing still going on? Pathetic!
***** I enjoy the grand tour. But its not as good as everybody is saying it is. Too scripted.
W-James dislikes by people who call themselves "fans" which they are not. Simpleton Internet hooligans who cannot grasp the idea there is enough room for multiple car shows on the market.
They both suck now. At least I have Chris Harris interesting videos to watch.
@W-james because they cant powerslide? only rwd drivers know the endless joy of powersliding trololol..
What? Only RWD powerslides? Bro, you havent driven many AWD cars, have you? xD
YOU!! M2!! I now put you into my Dream Car list.
came disliked...watched the video ...liked ..nice video
Why dislike before watching? that's just stupid
i loved the narrative of this video... specially the end of it
We need more more Chris Harris please. Make it happen thanks.
You like your car reviews then Chris Harris is the best out there, and by a margin! It's not meant to be about Chris and his lifestyle, (might add a certain je ne c'est quoi), but about the cars. RS3 nice every day transport but M2 unequivocally for excitement.
One of the best clip Chris has ever done since his top gear era😂😂😂
i love m2 with manual
If I get it as my everyday car its going to have to be automatic.
He could make a video of a Prius, if still watch it! I LOVE his presentation of the format! Big shout out to Carey as well, even though he doesn't get to film these TG bits
the new topgear (series 24) I reckon will be back to being great :)
The M140i Shadow Edition is the next best alternative all things considered.
"what if you want your M3 like they used to be"
Well, buy a used M3 xD
Me too, insurance for me is £3500 but im hoping this summer to have one, cant wait
Awesome car. Been on my "drool list" well before it launched.
Love Chris Harris' reviews. Just stay away from the gimmicks.
Amazing Review Chris!! Ignore the blind haters!!
Excellent work Chris!