I saw one in person this weekend in Black Sapphire Metallic. It was stunning. The fender flares are so wide it looks like a DTM race car. And The base model is pretty affordable considering the performance. And it has a manual if you want it. 👍🏻
When the g87 came out it go so much hate regarding its looks. I agree with RBR here and love love love the design!!! A modern version of the E30, and perfect from every single angle 🥰
Similar standard spec except in red and having come from a Mk3 RS Focus and being my first BMW, this is a beast of a car. Like you, love the rear end don't care what others think. The buckets are brilliant although still not mastered the art of getting in/out even after 4 months of ownership. Only addition is Zunsport radiator protectors at the front plus the oil radiator underneath.
@RemoveBeforeRace great honest review. Subscribed. BTW, as we do tune cars, the M2 2025 will have a little more boost pressure and timing in the engine mapping, for your understanding it is very similar mapping to the outgoing G80/G82 M3/M4👍🏻 Also the M3/4 LCi will have a little bit different mapping as well. All 2025 M2/3/4 will have a slight bump in power 👍🏻 Hope my english is not so bad. 🙏🏼
Criminally underrated video. Extremely well produced and filmed. Thank you for this! Have you done anything to protect the oil cooler? It’s in quite a vulnerable spot down below the front
I am between a z4 m40 and the m2 rn and I cant decide. What made you choose the z4? Although I like the z4 more it is going to be my daily and I value the small backseats in the m2. I really cant decide :(
@@erenylmazer356 Yeah I was close on the M2, having previously owned a 135i DCT coupe I wanted something a bit different this time. Also I really love a convertible for back road blasts in the summer. I’ve stripped the GPF out of mine and it sounds better, though I reckon and the proper M exhaust on the M2 might sound better. Finally, the weight, I guessed the Z might be a bit more fun if it was a little lighter than the M2? Prob not much in it though. I’ve flashed BM3 on mine and it’s around 400hp, maybe a bit more. Plenty enough for the chassis!
I like how it looks! I even like the fact that he got bigger wheels. I have an M240i and am now considering doing that. Perhaps I don't have to void the warranty by lowering the car. Overall, the mids look great, IMO.
Having owned a bunch of BMWs especially the new ones that play well with the app, one of the biggest take aways for me aside from the M2 stuff was that the iPhone apparently has a Muslim (Hijri) calendar built it. Thanks RBR! 😂
Great update - thank you. One thing though… the carbon roof and carbon interior trim can be purchased individually rather than part of the full race package (£2300 & £875 respectively) You also have to tick the carbon fibre interior option to be able to choose/pay for the alcantara steering wheel option. Ordered mine in late June for November delivery and you’ve set off that feeling of excitement and anticipation again 😂
I just walked in and bought mine from the showroom floor. I've only ever ordered my Tundra. I even bought a Supra new off the showroom floor. M2 has been awesome so far...
Yeah I definitely don't like the side skirts, it looks like something someone just threw on. Overall, not really sold on the mods, but I have seen much worse of course.
The review I’ve been waiting for!!! So helpful especially the tips about setting the different modes Waiting for my new G80 M3. Just wish the M1 and M2 buttons could change the M Setup displays but hey ho Thanks for an amazing and informative video
I currently drive a highly modified e92 335i. I have been having my eyes on this g87. I really love the looks compared to the g80 g82. Also, it's at the same price point as a Toyota supra, which has a b58, not an s58. Also, the tech and the manual option pretty much has me sold. I love how you give so much insight into the details. Now, to find a way to afford it.
Great tips for setting up an M2. Thanks! I just got my production number for a September build. I chose Black Sapphire Metallic so the weird black grill would blend better with the rest of the car. I find that the brighter the color, the worse the front end looks. (Maybe I could get used to it, but I doubt it.) BTW, I would never add the carbon fiber bits you like. Way too gaudy. Stealth, rather than cop magnet, is the way to go. All subjective, so enjoy your badass car.
Regarding speed limit signalization, lanes assist etc. it is enough just to switch to Sport mode, so one button + click on the screen and you are ready to go. It is a shame that you don't have head-up, it is one of the best features.
It's opposite. You can make photos from good angles and pretend it's looking ok, while irl you see it from all angles. And looking on front straight is vomit
You can 100% turn off the blinking speed limit info, you just have to turn off active speed limit assistant (that shows / predicts next speed limits based on gps and vams). It will still show the speeed limit signs, but you cant adjust active driving assistant pro to need speed using just 'set' then and it wont warn your when you go over limit. I've done this on my m3.
Raz…in 1986 I bought a new 325i Sport in Alpine White, dark Mocha trim, sundym glass and steel sliding roof plus upgraded radio…it looked and was, fantastic and I did 30,000 miles in two years, all over Europe. Now…fate means I have to have room to carry stuff…so a Range Rover Sport PHEV now but I m greatly tempted to go bonkers and get an M2 with polished wheels, comfort seats and maybe PTS…all the bits but yes, old man specification to recreate when I was young!!…before the insurance man tells me I can have a “…white Micra Hybrid or nothing mate!”. Hmmm…Back to the configurator…how mad would it be????😃😃😃😃😃
Do it, I was going to buy a new 4x4 with a tow bar for the caravan (Touareg, LR Disco or similar). I’ve just bought a manual M2 in frozen blue. If you can do so, there’s plenty of time for an a/c’d sofas, DO IT!!
@@MrLph427 Manhattan Grey, black/red comfort seats, carbon interior, glass roof, Service Pack, Alcantara steering wheel, polished wheel upgrade with all the standard bits. It’s an auto because of an old leg problem but next..discount! D890FWS might live again….in a way!😃😃😃
The exhaust solution for me was the dahler valve controller. It will open the valves at 100% even in comfort making it sound way better than before. Don’t know why BMWs don’t have their valves open all the time.
I recently cross shopped the g87 against a ct4-v blackwing. I ultimately chose the blackwing because I wanted a manual and that Tremec is so good. It was a really hard choice though and seeing yours at the end with the m performance parts on it definitely hurts a little lol.
Great video. For my 10 penneth, I believe it looked better before but with the caveat I'm not into modifications. I get a 1990s Vauxhall Nova vibe from this type of modification no matter what the quality, it's a stuck on bit. Each to their own though.
BMW was like, let’s stop producing the most sought after M (M3 coupe) model and start producing what looks like the successor of the M3 coupe but call it the M2. But we’ll continue making an M3 sedan.
I traded in a 2019 m240i for a 2024 M2. The M2 is much harder edged, higher performance, louder, and more thrilling to drive, but the wheel hop when I want to have a bit of fun spinning the tires is horrendous. I'm honestly surprised that BMW engineers haven't figured out how to get rid of it. I plan to trade it in because it's no fun listening to and feeling a car destroy itself when I try to have some proper juvenile fun with it. BMW needs to figure out how to build a rear suspension on these cars so we can smoke the tires without the dreaded wheel hop.
He hit the nail in the head. You and I was confused. What was the purpose of the M4 except the all-wheel-drive. The M2 basically is almost the same size. And a lot more inexpensive. And I’ve actually seen them to side-by-side races to a dead even finish.
silver wheels, a nice set of lowering springs and some spacers then she'll be MINT but she looks amazing as she stands even though she may not tick everyone's boxes, wishing you many more safe miles Raz❤️
From a fellow G87 owner not sure what planet you can say performance parts on this car are classy. Spoiler is OTT, only part that enhances car is the inlet ducts, rest is tacky. I myself put full M performance parts on my G42 and that did enhance that car, but M2 only thing it needs is subtle rear spoiler and maybe ducts. Wheels are ok but not that much difference getting them in black to your original wheels. Less is more
Excellent informative video, as always. For M2 PPF is a must to be followed by protection grills for all of the front vulnerable areas, such as Zunsport M2 Grills. Not sure if I like those wheels, prefer the 2025 silver wheels on the new color Skyscraper Grey.
It’s doesn’t matter what manufacturers try to do in convincing us you don’t feel the weight it will be a factor in braking and turning. Inertia is inertia.
Correction, you don't need to get the M race pack for the carbon roof and interior, that is incorrect. The carbon roof and interior trim can both be specced individually without a pack, I've just done it for a new 2025 LCI model. The carbon roof is a £2.5k option and the interior trim is around £995 ish I think. The carbon bucket seats can also be chosen without a package. Instantly subscribed though when you dropped the "Halfords car" jab 😂 that's been my go-to insult for bad cars for years, always thought it was just me but there ya go. I'm up to the part where the accessories have been put on, and it does look stunning. I've ordered mine in Grigio Telesto knowing there'll be hardly any in existence, barely anyone is going to spend 3k for grey paint so I like knowing there'll be barely any out there, I'm tempted to get some of the carbon parts but I want to avoid going too far with it.
My IS 500 has full-speed adaptive cruise as standard. No subscription. I'd never pay a subscription fee for something like that. Hopefully, the US never has to pay for that feature in that manner. But anyway, I've seriously thought about the M2, so I found this video very helpful. Cheers.
Saw one in frozen black and it truly looks like nothing else on the road. So wide and musclar and aggresive in person. I nearly want to trade my m4 for one. I love how BMW takes risks while audi and mercedes makes all their cars look relatively the same.
Love your channel and efforts you always put forth. That out of the way, I owned a E30 M3 and i do understand that BMW said the car was influenced by the E30 M3, not you saying it. I am not one of those who bows down to the E30 M3 and I had one from nearly new for 5 years. I have a G80 CS and like you also a Porsche RS car but the Spyder. The M2 looks weird to me, like the lid of a hat or something. I like the rear wing which I know they were going E36 LW but the side pieces looks IMO awful, stuck on etc etc. We all know BMW wheels are a PITA to clean, just coat them and change pads. Ultimately, if you like who cares what we think anyway! Enjoy.
Raz Raz Raz !! Please tell us when you end up getting the exhaust sorted and what you end up going with. I am in the same bucket as you. Looking for the best option for my g87.
Well I'm waiting for mine to get here i ordered the 2025 and have been waiting over two months for it, but I tell you I really wish they made fog lights for them as two lights alone doesn't complete the car, I still love it tho and mine will come with a couple more hp and more torque. But uh yea that's my beef with them they need fog lights.
Man, Id prefer the M3 T over this. That's just me. After the long wait for there being an M3 in that form factor.. Especially since we don't get it in the US. But the mods look fantastic
I've owned mine for 14k km for now. Similar spec but Brooklyn gray and with the standard brakes. Totally standard, no mods. What I can say for sure is that you can feel the weight of the car only while braking. I can feel the brakes struggling in almost any situation (except of course during slow city driving). All four wheels are full of powder all the time and the brakes started squeaking already. In my country, the full set of front brakes only (discs, pads and sensors) together with manpower are around 1.6k EUR at the dealer so replacing them every 30k km makes this car cost a lot to own and maintain. It should be the entry-level M car but it's actually not. I've owned the the F87 M2C as well and I must say that it's a much better choice than the G87. Lighter thus no brake fatigue even after 60k km (standard brakes as well), more fuel efficient, more spacious and more analogue I must say. The sound of the engine and the DCT are much better the the G87. In my opinion, a lower mileage F87 (around 20-30k km) is a better choice than a new G87, and in Europe the price of these two cars is the same.
I haven’t found it that bad on breaking, but yes the dust is crazy! I didn’t get anywhere near the fuel economy this is giving in the F87, I’m almost at 40mpg on long journeys now. Do you not find the whole package way more mature than the F series? Particularly the practicality and tech? Personally, living with it is night and day for us as a family.
I believe this dust is so obvious due to the color of the rims but anyway, the brakes will most likely be the first thing that will require more attention. Regarding the fuel economy, my car is constantly at an average of 11.5 l/100km (around 20 mpg) as per the BMW app, and on the highway I barely manage around 10 l/100km driving legally. I have the automatic transmission as well. As for the whole package, it's definitely more modern and high-tech, and the design is not ugly at all, like everyone is saying. I'm pretty sure it will age well, as it's a futuristic design anyway. It fits correctly in the current era of new cars (heavy, safe and geeky). The car key in the Apple wallet is the best thing ever. It's my only car and I'm using it as a daily driver, with the baby basket behind the front passenger (not using the baby seat yet) which equates to even more occupied backspace and we still have space in the back for my wife. Of course, a normal 4-door will be much better for a family but this car works totally fine if you are willing to put a bit of effort in using the back seat. I must say that I'm impressed by the cargo space. We have room for absolutely everything that is needed for a family of three. Again, it's not good if you want to relocate your kitchen but as a daily family car works pretty well. But you have to admit that the F series was a bit more roomier, especially with the headroom for the back seats.
I'm in the US and have an M3 comp xdrive in brooklyn gray. I went with the extended maintenance plan for 7yr 125k miles for $5k. Includes brake pads every 15k and rotors every 30k. All fluid changes and spark plug changes. Oil changes are only every 10k so ill have to pay for an oil change at the 1st 5k and 10k after that. I prefer oil changes every 5k. Lower yr and mileage plans are available for less money. I believe you can still purchase a plan before the factory maintenance plan expires. The brake dust is horrible and I have had some brake squeal as well.
Unfortunately this is not available in Romania for now. You can buy a service package and I believe the limit is around 80k km but you receive only the oil, filters, inspections etc. so nothing special and in my opinion doesn't worth spending the money because anyway, the S58 requires servicing every 10k km let's say but as per BMW factory plan, you should do it every 30k km and, this is what they offer. So you can do something like 3 oil changes...And other consumables are not offered (brake pads, discs, other fluids etc.). I'm waiting dor the LCI new wheels (the normal alloy color ones). I believe these should sort out the powder issues. May I ask if you know how much will be a set of front brakes at the dealer (discs, pads and sensors).
@andreibulichi91 Wow that's crazy they don't offer the same plans everywhere. I was told full brake job at the dealer is $3.5k US. So the service plan was an easy decision for me. I hear there are other pads that you can get that reduce the brake dust quite a bit.
Hi Raz. I really enjoyed the video. I kept thinking, “doesn’t that look great”, “it’s low, wide, with flared wheel arches”, “it looks the part without being in your face” Then you attached all the carbon to it. I nearly bought a used G87 that came with a stack of carbon and a manual box, then nearly bought another that came with the M performance titanium exhaust. But it was cheaper to buy a brand new car The finished look on your car looks great, but I’m curious to know if the carbon replaces existing parts, or is the carbon simply added to the existing car with nothing removed …oh! And price, that would be good to know. Please 🙏
I was also one who had concerns about the weight and the car in general, compared to the last gen. I just went to an M track event last weekend (in the US) and drove the M2 on their autocross set up. I am a believer now, can’t feel the weight figure, surprisingly nimble. @rbr do you think a rear facing child seat would work? I love that you did a family car perspective in this video, I have a 3 month old.
"Beautifully protected do not worry" I almost lost it LMAOOOOO
I saw one in person this weekend in Black Sapphire Metallic. It was stunning. The fender flares are so wide it looks like a DTM race car. And The base model is pretty affordable considering the performance. And it has a manual if you want it. 👍🏻
When the g87 came out it go so much hate regarding its looks.
I agree with RBR here and love love love the design!!!
A modern version of the E30, and perfect from every single angle 🥰
9:40 cracked me up. I must be secretly Asian, because I still have the stickers on my 2020 M2 Comp 😂
Similar standard spec except in red and having come from a Mk3 RS Focus and being my first BMW, this is a beast of a car. Like you, love the rear end don't care what others think. The buckets are brilliant although still not mastered the art of getting in/out even after 4 months of ownership. Only addition is Zunsport radiator protectors at the front plus the oil radiator underneath.
It was perfect before now Looks like it’s been to Halford‘s.
i have seen these on the road and pardon my english i think they look shit compared to the older model especially the competition in hockenheim silver
Perfect before 😂 they look terrible here and terrible before!
@@megane230f1major cap dawg
😅😂😂 it does look shit I’m afraid. I’m waiting for the car to change in to a transformer 🤖
Absolutely awesome whip. Love everything about it! M2 is my favorite Bimmer! Holding out for the M2 CS!🔥😎🐑
For me, only the wheels was a great improvement!!👏👏👏
@RemoveBeforeRace great honest review. Subscribed.
BTW, as we do tune cars, the M2 2025 will have a little more boost pressure and timing in the engine mapping, for your understanding it is very similar mapping to the outgoing G80/G82 M3/M4👍🏻 Also the M3/4 LCi will have a little bit different mapping as well. All 2025 M2/3/4 will have a slight bump in power 👍🏻 Hope my english is not so bad. 🙏🏼
Criminally underrated video. Extremely well produced and filmed. Thank you for this!
Have you done anything to protect the oil cooler? It’s in quite a vulnerable spot down below the front
Not a fan of the add ons. Wheels are okay, but not wildly different to the originals.
Absolutely gorgeous! What an amazing video! Thank you!
Perfect video. Spot on facts. The design is ahead of its time just like the early Chris Bangle designs that everyone hated. But now…
As a Z4 M40 owner, this is just the video was looking for after considering the M2 for a while.
I am between a z4 m40 and the m2 rn and I cant decide. What made you choose the z4? Although I like the z4 more it is going to be my daily and I value the small backseats in the m2. I really cant decide :(
Also I really like the cognac seats in the z4 and the m2 comes only in black
@@erenylmazer356 Yeah I was close on the M2, having previously owned a 135i DCT coupe I wanted something a bit different this time. Also I really love a convertible for back road blasts in the summer. I’ve stripped the GPF out of mine and it sounds better, though I reckon and the proper M exhaust on the M2 might sound better. Finally, the weight, I guessed the Z might be a bit more fun if it was a little lighter than the M2? Prob not much in it though. I’ve flashed BM3 on mine and it’s around 400hp, maybe a bit more. Plenty enough for the chassis!
I mean the M2 is a full-blown M car.
You're no moment more Mr. AMG for me🤗
Yeah but unfortunately AMG don't make anything like this at the moment!
He could attach a giant iPad to the dash.
Definitely looks better unmodified the new bits like tacky af looks cheap
yeah, not a fan of these particular mods but the car does look better with a normal splitter and black intakes
The wing is downright hideous.
I like how it looks! I even like the fact that he got bigger wheels. I have an M240i and am now considering doing that. Perhaps I don't have to void the warranty by lowering the car.
Overall, the mids look great, IMO.
Thumbs up for this video before even watching much of it because it’s not another boring automatic AMG!
What a great professional review and love the editing and camera angles outside the car 👌👍
Ps seen one at main dealer today it looks so much better in the flesh , just like my alpine og
Wow looks epic ! 💙💙
Sport + increases the exhaust sound even more than in sport. Personally the stock car looks better without the M preformance carbon on it
Having owned a bunch of BMWs especially the new ones that play well with the app, one of the biggest take aways for me aside from the M2 stuff was that the iPhone apparently has a Muslim (Hijri) calendar built it. Thanks RBR! 😂
Immediately wanted it when I saw the E30 design cues…took a year for delivery and I still just stare at it when I see it in the third bay!
Great update - thank you.
One thing though… the carbon roof and carbon interior trim can be purchased individually rather than part of the full race package (£2300 & £875 respectively)
You also have to tick the carbon fibre interior option to be able to choose/pay for the alcantara steering wheel option.
Ordered mine in late June for November delivery and you’ve set off that feeling of excitement and anticipation again 😂
….Apologies, I’m referring to the 2025 model!
I just walked in and bought mine from the showroom floor. I've only ever ordered my Tundra. I even bought a Supra new off the showroom floor. M2 has been awesome so far...
Guy puts every mod for sale and says doesn’t want to go too crazy 😂
You're the Boss, The best car review channel on UA-cam. Love from South Africa
All I can say is 6 speed M2 with a Litchfield tune🙌
Clean upgrades even though I lean stock. Wheels upgrade are perfect, carbon parts around too. Would’ve left the spoiler out but I get it. Great work!
beautiful car... no wing and side skirts for me but it's your vibe, enjoy.
Yeah I definitely don't like the side skirts, it looks like something someone just threw on. Overall, not really sold on the mods, but I have seen much worse of course.
The review I’ve been waiting for!!! So helpful especially the tips about setting the different modes
Waiting for my new G80 M3. Just wish the M1 and M2 buttons could change the M Setup displays but hey ho
Thanks for an amazing and informative video
I currently drive a highly modified e92 335i. I have been having my eyes on this g87. I really love the looks compared to the g80 g82. Also, it's at the same price point as a Toyota supra, which has a b58, not an s58. Also, the tech and the manual option pretty much has me sold. I love how you give so much insight into the details. Now, to find a way to afford it.
Awesome looking standard and nicely pimped out to another level 👌👏
Well thought out ,well delivered,how content should be presented
Fantastic film as always Raz.
Looks 10/10
Heightens the already dope spec .👏👏👏
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Fantastic video, The ///M looks insane. well played.
Great tips for setting up an M2. Thanks! I just got my production number for a September build. I chose Black Sapphire Metallic so the weird black grill would blend better with the rest of the car. I find that the brighter the color, the worse the front end looks. (Maybe I could get used to it, but I doubt it.) BTW, I would never add the carbon fiber bits you like. Way too gaudy. Stealth, rather than cop magnet, is the way to go. All subjective, so enjoy your badass car.
Regarding speed limit signalization, lanes assist etc. it is enough just to switch to Sport mode, so one button + click on the screen and you are ready to go.
It is a shame that you don't have head-up, it is one of the best features.
Rear wing is not my cup of tea, but rest of the car is very nice! Congrats!
I don't like all the M parts on the car. Looks worse. There are so many better options with aftermarket parts.
Loved the video. Very well done!
great video as always. i liked the car better before the m parts added. still looks killer either way IMO. cheers, tom
People saying it's ugly either haven't seen it IRL or are stubborn to change their opinion
More like you are stubborn in your echo chambre to accept that people can have different opinions, kid.
People can have different opinions buddy
It's opposite. You can make photos from good angles and pretend it's looking ok, while irl you see it from all angles. And looking on front straight is vomit
I want to like it. I’ve seen it multiple times irl, but it never gets better. I’m happy buying the previous model.
It's still fugly
Not a fan of the new add on bits, looked just right without them, but to each their own. Nice to know the back seat is larger than it looks.
Great video. So well done,. Love all the body mods. really transform the car completely! Great color too!
That BMW widget should allow you to see any error codes, that would truly be amazing.
i like that you kept the mods OEM and not aftermarket. i wish you would have got the titanium exhaust too
This channel users to be all
Merc.. now it’s all bmw.. 😂 funny but I love it..
still beautifully protected do not worry 🤣
You can 100% turn off the blinking speed limit info, you just have to turn off active speed limit assistant (that shows / predicts next speed limits based on gps and vams). It will still show the speeed limit signs, but you cant adjust active driving assistant pro to need speed using just 'set' then and it wont warn your when you go over limit.
I've done this on my m3.
Love these vids, always gives proper feedback on cars 👌
Raz…in 1986 I bought a new 325i Sport in Alpine White, dark Mocha trim, sundym glass and steel sliding roof plus upgraded radio…it looked and was, fantastic and I did 30,000 miles in two years, all over Europe. Now…fate means I have to have room to carry stuff…so a Range Rover Sport PHEV now but I m greatly tempted to go bonkers and get an M2 with polished wheels, comfort seats and maybe PTS…all the bits but yes, old man specification to recreate when I was young!!…before the insurance man tells me I can have a “…white Micra Hybrid or nothing mate!”. Hmmm…Back to the configurator…how mad would it be????😃😃😃😃😃
Do it, I was going to buy a new 4x4 with a tow bar for the caravan (Touareg, LR Disco or similar). I’ve just bought a manual M2 in frozen blue. If you can do so, there’s plenty of time for an a/c’d sofas, DO IT!!
@@MrLph427 Manhattan Grey, black/red comfort seats, carbon interior, glass roof, Service Pack, Alcantara steering wheel, polished wheel upgrade with all the standard bits. It’s an auto because of an old leg problem but next..discount! D890FWS might live again….in a way!😃😃😃
Yeah, the comfort seats are the way to go. I’ve no problem with auto, the ZF8 is a great autobox. Have fun !!
what was your job?
@@minecraftercreeper1 Banking.😬🙂🙂🙂🙂
His new favorite for the next four months
Love it. Car looks great
The exhaust solution for me was the dahler valve controller. It will open the valves at 100% even in comfort making it sound way better than before. Don’t know why BMWs don’t have their valves open all the time.
I recently cross shopped the g87 against a ct4-v blackwing. I ultimately chose the blackwing because I wanted a manual and that Tremec is so good. It was a really hard choice though and seeing yours at the end with the m performance parts on it definitely hurts a little lol.
Great video. For my 10 penneth, I believe it looked better before but with the caveat I'm not into modifications. I get a 1990s Vauxhall Nova vibe from this type of modification no matter what the quality, it's a stuck on bit. Each to their own though.
BMW was like, let’s stop producing the most sought after M (M3 coupe) model and start producing what looks like the successor of the M3 coupe but call it the M2. But we’ll continue making an M3 sedan.
I traded in a 2019 m240i for a 2024 M2. The M2 is much harder edged, higher performance, louder, and more thrilling to drive, but the wheel hop when I want to have a bit of fun spinning the tires is horrendous. I'm honestly surprised that BMW engineers haven't figured out how to get rid of it. I plan to trade it in because it's no fun listening to and feeling a car destroy itself when I try to have some proper juvenile fun with it. BMW needs to figure out how to build a rear suspension on these cars so we can smoke the tires without the dreaded wheel hop.
Nice video and very thorough!!.. got some ideas for my 2024 G80, thanks!!
Nice bold choice on the rear wing. I think it looks dope
You should consider getting the Mastery of Art & Design Midpipes and Downpipes. Changes the whole sound of the car and makes it sounds so aggressive
He hit the nail in the head. You and I was confused. What was the purpose of the M4 except the all-wheel-drive. The M2 basically is almost the same size. And a lot more inexpensive. And I’ve actually seen them to side-by-side races to a dead even finish.
that speed limit warning chime... thats demonic.
Great vid, withbnice tips. Definitely my next buy.
Love the rearwing
Boy racer
silver wheels, a nice set of lowering springs and some spacers then she'll be MINT but she looks amazing as she stands even though she may not tick everyone's boxes, wishing you many more safe miles Raz❤️
Bravo, you did a very cute and beauty car. Good choices, try even the M Wheels in Gold from the CS M3 just to have a comparison
I reviewed one recently. I liked it a lot. It does need a few mods though: Suspension, Stage 1 tune and Exhaust.
best M2 I have seen big ups
Looks great, not a fan of a wing but otherwise its cool
To fix the sound get a valved exhaust, to be quiet for the everyday and with the family and turn it up when u want to hear the music
Sweet Ride !! 😎
From a fellow G87 owner not sure what planet you can say performance parts on this car are classy. Spoiler is OTT, only part that enhances car is the inlet ducts, rest is tacky. I myself put full M performance parts on my G42 and that did enhance that car, but M2 only thing it needs is subtle rear spoiler and maybe ducts. Wheels are ok but not that much difference getting them in black to your original wheels. Less is more
Love the rear spoiler
Excellent informative video, as always. For M2 PPF is a must to be followed by protection grills for all of the front vulnerable areas, such as Zunsport M2 Grills. Not sure if I like those wheels, prefer the 2025 silver wheels on the new color Skyscraper Grey.
Could do with all the carbon add on pieces except for the spoiler. A wing like that does not suit the character lines of the car
Stunning specs
It’s doesn’t matter what manufacturers try to do in convincing us you don’t feel the weight it will be a factor in braking and turning. Inertia is inertia.
Correction, you don't need to get the M race pack for the carbon roof and interior, that is incorrect. The carbon roof and interior trim can both be specced individually without a pack, I've just done it for a new 2025 LCI model. The carbon roof is a £2.5k option and the interior trim is around £995 ish I think. The carbon bucket seats can also be chosen without a package.
Instantly subscribed though when you dropped the "Halfords car" jab 😂 that's been my go-to insult for bad cars for years, always thought it was just me but there ya go. I'm up to the part where the accessories have been put on, and it does look stunning. I've ordered mine in Grigio Telesto knowing there'll be hardly any in existence, barely anyone is going to spend 3k for grey paint so I like knowing there'll be barely any out there, I'm tempted to get some of the carbon parts but I want to avoid going too far with it.
My IS 500 has full-speed adaptive cruise as standard. No subscription. I'd never pay a subscription fee for something like that. Hopefully, the US never has to pay for that feature in that manner.
But anyway, I've seriously thought about the M2, so I found this video very helpful. Cheers.
Saw one in frozen black and it truly looks like nothing else on the road. So wide and musclar and aggresive in person. I nearly want to trade my m4 for one. I love how BMW takes risks while audi and mercedes makes all their cars look relatively the same.
Go for a SLN single mid pipe and code out the opf, makes it sound like a proper m car
Love your channel and efforts you always put forth. That out of the way, I owned a E30 M3 and i do understand that BMW said the car was influenced by the E30 M3, not you saying it. I am not one of those who bows down to the E30 M3 and I had one from nearly new for 5 years. I have a G80 CS and like you also a Porsche RS car but the Spyder. The M2 looks weird to me, like the lid of a hat or something. I like the rear wing which I know they were going E36 LW but the side pieces looks IMO awful, stuck on etc etc. We all know BMW wheels are a PITA to clean, just coat them and change pads. Ultimately, if you like who cares what we think anyway! Enjoy.
Side splitters look a little naff. Rest of the look is perfection!
Man I really like them! I’ll try and show it better in the next video. 😆
@@RemoveBeforeRace please don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful car and a fantastic colour combo - congrats! I’m getting an itch to trade my M3 now…
Best review yet!!
M2 is the only car in 2024 with early 2000's styling done in a good way.
Raz Raz Raz !!
Please tell us when you end up getting the exhaust sorted and what you end up going with. I am in the same bucket as you. Looking for the best option for my g87.
Well I'm waiting for mine to get here i ordered the 2025 and have been waiting over two months for it, but I tell you I really wish they made fog lights for them as two lights alone doesn't complete the car, I still love it tho and mine will come with a couple more hp and more torque. But uh yea that's my beef with them they need fog lights.
Great video however I think the car looked much better before the modifications.
Man, Id prefer the M3 T over this. That's just me. After the long wait for there being an M3 in that form factor.. Especially since we don't get it in the US.
But the mods look fantastic
Personally wouldn’t add the wing but the rest of it?😮💨😮💨😮💨
Love the spoiler ❤❤
I've owned mine for 14k km for now. Similar spec but Brooklyn gray and with the standard brakes. Totally standard, no mods. What I can say for sure is that you can feel the weight of the car only while braking. I can feel the brakes struggling in almost any situation (except of course during slow city driving). All four wheels are full of powder all the time and the brakes started squeaking already. In my country, the full set of front brakes only (discs, pads and sensors) together with manpower are around 1.6k EUR at the dealer so replacing them every 30k km makes this car cost a lot to own and maintain. It should be the entry-level M car but it's actually not. I've owned the the F87 M2C as well and I must say that it's a much better choice than the G87. Lighter thus no brake fatigue even after 60k km (standard brakes as well), more fuel efficient, more spacious and more analogue I must say. The sound of the engine and the DCT are much better the the G87. In my opinion, a lower mileage F87 (around 20-30k km) is a better choice than a new G87, and in Europe the price of these two cars is the same.
I haven’t found it that bad on breaking, but yes the dust is crazy! I didn’t get anywhere near the fuel economy this is giving in the F87, I’m almost at 40mpg on long journeys now.
Do you not find the whole package way more mature than the F series? Particularly the practicality and tech? Personally, living with it is night and day for us as a family.
I believe this dust is so obvious due to the color of the rims but anyway, the brakes will most likely be the first thing that will require more attention. Regarding the fuel economy, my car is constantly at an average of 11.5 l/100km (around 20 mpg) as per the BMW app, and on the highway I barely manage around 10 l/100km driving legally. I have the automatic transmission as well.
As for the whole package, it's definitely more modern and high-tech, and the design is not ugly at all, like everyone is saying. I'm pretty sure it will age well, as it's a futuristic design anyway. It fits correctly in the current era of new cars (heavy, safe and geeky). The car key in the Apple wallet is the best thing ever.
It's my only car and I'm using it as a daily driver, with the baby basket behind the front passenger (not using the baby seat yet) which equates to even more occupied backspace and we still have space in the back for my wife. Of course, a normal 4-door will be much better for a family but this car works totally fine if you are willing to put a bit of effort in using the back seat. I must say that I'm impressed by the cargo space. We have room for absolutely everything that is needed for a family of three. Again, it's not good if you want to relocate your kitchen but as a daily family car works pretty well. But you have to admit that the F series was a bit more roomier, especially with the headroom for the back seats.
I'm in the US and have an M3 comp xdrive in brooklyn gray. I went with the extended maintenance plan for 7yr 125k miles for $5k. Includes brake pads every 15k and rotors every 30k. All fluid changes and spark plug changes. Oil changes are only every 10k so ill have to pay for an oil change at the 1st 5k and 10k after that. I prefer oil changes every 5k. Lower yr and mileage plans are available for less money. I believe you can still purchase a plan before the factory maintenance plan expires. The brake dust is horrible and I have had some brake squeal as well.
Unfortunately this is not available in Romania for now. You can buy a service package and I believe the limit is around 80k km but you receive only the oil, filters, inspections etc. so nothing special and in my opinion doesn't worth spending the money because anyway, the S58 requires servicing every 10k km let's say but as per BMW factory plan, you should do it every 30k km and, this is what they offer. So you can do something like 3 oil changes...And other consumables are not offered (brake pads, discs, other fluids etc.). I'm waiting dor the LCI new wheels (the normal alloy color ones). I believe these should sort out the powder issues. May I ask if you know how much will be a set of front brakes at the dealer (discs, pads and sensors).
@andreibulichi91 Wow that's crazy they don't offer the same plans everywhere. I was told full brake job at the dealer is $3.5k US. So the service plan was an easy decision for me. I hear there are other pads that you can get that reduce the brake dust quite a bit.
Hi Raz. I really enjoyed the video. I kept thinking, “doesn’t that look great”, “it’s low, wide, with flared wheel arches”, “it looks the part without being in your face”
Then you attached all the carbon to it.
I nearly bought a used G87 that came with a stack of carbon and a manual box, then nearly bought another that came with the M performance titanium exhaust. But it was cheaper to buy a brand new car
The finished look on your car looks great, but I’m curious to know if the carbon replaces existing parts, or is the carbon simply added to the existing car with nothing removed
…oh! And price, that would be good to know. Please 🙏
It also needs lowering and either spacers or a better fitment to properly fill out the arches.
I was also one who had concerns about the weight and the car in general, compared to the last gen. I just went to an M track event last weekend (in the US) and drove the M2 on their autocross set up. I am a believer now, can’t feel the weight figure, surprisingly nimble.
@rbr do you think a rear facing child seat would work? I love that you did a family car perspective in this video, I have a 3 month old.
Those wheels 👌🏾
the mod is nice and clean 😌
be sure to show how the ppf stands up, great colour choice.
Absolutely gorgeous)))
the spec is perfect.