2021 BMW M2 Competition (DCT) - POV Review
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0:00 Intro, Walkaround, Features, and Specs
4:36 Fantom TouchGUARD (Paid Promotion)
5:36 POV Driving Impressions
12:31 Harman Kardon Sound System Test
14:15 Driving Impressions Continued
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Пікірлер: 482
I'm totally blind, and going absolutely crazy with the sound of this car! I did not know it would rev that high! I love it!
@Montana270
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a bot for replying on KZread? How fascinating...
@talkr21
3 жыл бұрын
Mazda Man they do make braille keyboards or maybe its girlfriend, parents etc. typing for him
@kylechellino2579
3 жыл бұрын
@@talkr21 I have a screen reader that talks to me as I type
@motormusique
3 жыл бұрын
@@kylechellino2579 I hope someone can take you for a ride in a cool sounding car like this. What's your favourite car, do you imagine what they look like?
@kylechellino2579
3 жыл бұрын
@@motormusique My favorite car is a Hellcat. People tell me what they look like, but it's all greek to me.
I have a 2020 M2 comp with manual transmission, and I daily drive it. This is a great car for street drive, just a fun car.
@LoLPhuocDat
3 жыл бұрын
ray zhang do you live in a snowy area?
@jonas2827
3 жыл бұрын
ray zhang that fun car part is so true! And you definitely don’t need more power in the real world.
@gunmenow
3 жыл бұрын
Records Hehe I live in north NJ, and I also have an SUV for snow weather.
@187g
3 жыл бұрын
is your area or city crowded? i wanna get a manual m2 but i am scared that i might regret bcz i want it as a daily driver
@gunmenow
3 жыл бұрын
Muhab Soufan my area is fairly congested, but it’s drivable with manual.
8:42 is what you came for
@Slayclops
3 жыл бұрын
my man
@rickardrisberg6999
3 жыл бұрын
But he indicated right lol
@derangedemu
3 жыл бұрын
@@rickardrisberg6999 he normally goes right, but then again he might just be fitting into the role of a bmw driver
@rickardrisberg6999
3 жыл бұрын
@@derangedemu true 😂😂
@titorho7519
3 жыл бұрын
Pro nav was having a heart attack
I'm not a BMW person but I actually really like this car.
@JoseLopez-vp8vu
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@AJGT350
3 жыл бұрын
Same. I'd like to try out the 6 speed
@brandondannys-menary3678
3 жыл бұрын
@b metrix lol, they're great while they last
@shawnwillis767
3 жыл бұрын
Drive one
No joke, this is exactly what I would have done. Tune in to some chilling music and just enjoy the ride. Besides exelerating every now and again of course. M2, one and only true love.
That color is fire 🔥
Manual 2020 m2c here, daily drive it as well coming from a 2012 STi. It’s almost been a year just hitting 15k miles and the power still gets me everytime. I got bilstein pss10’s going on soon.
Finally I’ve been waiting for this car!
one million thanks, it's because of you I learn how to drive DCT BMW
Very nice review! If you had done this 1 year ago I might have purchased mine without any doubt. Glad I did purchase this over the RS3 however. I daily mine and I agree with the suspension. Its stiff, but its very manageable, and you get use to it quite quick. Good vid!
Picking mine up next week!!
Dude I'm so jealous. I brought my M2C home on Valentines day 2019 & due to Mtn bike mishap & back injury - my M2C is sitting in garage w/ 2500 miles. I miss driving her so much!
@aparatmetong8645
2 жыл бұрын
sorry to hear that man
Came to see some POV oversteer, thanks for delivering! ;)
Yesss. Thank I've been waiting for this
I would take the M2 Competition in manual over the Supra any day of the week.
@freedbeefpontoons
3 жыл бұрын
I have wanted a Supra since the very first moment I saw a MKIV as a kid. I waited years and years and years for "the next supra" while saving my money. Well. It came out and it didn't have a M/T. So I bought an M2C instead. No regrets.
@jayespi37
3 жыл бұрын
@@freedbeefpontoons goes the reliability so far??
@freedbeefpontoons
3 жыл бұрын
@@jayespi37 I've only owned it a year, but it's been fine so far.
@exothermal.sprocket
3 жыл бұрын
What about the Nissan 400Z coming?
@Alby911
3 жыл бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket Impossible to answer without any indication of how the car drives. Let's wait and see.
I’m impressed by every sound this car makes. That includes motor and sound system.
@qna95B
Жыл бұрын
its pumped in audio through the speakers, the car is actually very quiet, when your ring it out it sound ehhhh not so sonorous to be kind
Best thing I’ve noticed about m2c is that there pretty good passenger room for a a two door. The m2c is best described as a puppy who keeps on begging for more.
10:40 Well done Topher, and well done M2.
Ah, wish you got the manual. (I know he wished too lol) I’m glad you got to review it, though.
@Pin-Din7
3 жыл бұрын
@Methods the superior ultimate driving machine?!
@raysup
3 жыл бұрын
@Methods Except in speed, comfort, daily drivability etc.
@Pin-Din7
3 жыл бұрын
@Methods trust me I believe you driving any manual is more rewarding. I've only driven owned manuals. Current one seeking to land in by closing deal on it Monday with a loan check is a manual. Mazda 3 S modified.
@Pin-Din7
3 жыл бұрын
@Methods definitely need to get one of those save the manual tees
@Pin-Din7
3 жыл бұрын
@@raysup ehh minor sacrifices. Will beef up your left leg for sure just by driving in traffic.
Awesome video, these cars have some serious muscle.
Really nice vid, been enjoying my M2 as well
Man I miss this interior and the old fashioned gauges
there's something so beautiful about an old interior looking brand knew (old design)
Definitely my favorite bmw 🔥
Really fantastic sound!
Sick, we want to see you in the M2 CS!
I'm always amazed how bright blue the LBB looks in videos but is much more turquoise in person.
Thanks for the review,great sound that car has 👋🏻👍🥰
drove this car at Monticello and MY GOODNESS, it's a track demon
That is a true bmw! It sounds great. I'd take the dual clutch, perfect for the track.
@dekontisayeh7444
Жыл бұрын
I own the M2C in manual and I actually think it’s better as a DCT. More precise driving experience, not losing boost when you shift etc. the manual transition is not at the level of the GT350, CTR, Porsche, Honda s2k etc
@geovannibobadilla8232
Ай бұрын
@@dekontisayeh7444no, for the track DTC is better
Normally i am a mercedes guy but the bmw M series are amazing and to be fear i fel in love with the noice of this car and it looks so dominant #bmw you did a great job
Always rate the ride comfort for daily driving to work
Can’t wait to get this car one day
4:20 🥵 , 325i older brother , huge love for this car . 💪🏽
FANtastic review. Best I've seen yet on this car.
Awesome car and groovy tunes!
Seriously THE best modern M car BMW makes. This includes the new hideous looking 2021 M3/M4. BMW got everything right with the M2 Competition. That DCT is certainly faster and shifts are instantaneous. With the DCT being replaced by a basic ZF in the new M3, the DCT might be the collectors and pure fastest way to go.
This and the Corvette video, very fun to watch. Headphones adds more drama👍
The interior still holds up to this day
@MrKruska11
2 жыл бұрын
it's perfect
@mharro88
Жыл бұрын
its very plasticy
Can't wait till the next generation of M2s come out.
The Fantom is a good idea. I've started to push things and buttons with my keys after Corona started.
I’m reading that this has the best steering feel in the last 10 years. Your thoughts?
What a nice pocket rocket!
You should do a "Day in the Life" video. You should show how you drop off the press cars. then how you pick up the new press cars and things of the sort. I would be very interested in a video like that, plus I think that it would be interesting to see how this works now with COVID-19.
Incredible car
Fantastic looking car
I recall in Savagegeese’s review Jack was saying at one point that this car isn’t that fast. I couldn’t disagree more. Especially seeing this pov, the way it pulls at highway speeds is crazy. It has more than enough power, and it’s the right size!! Awesome video!
@D1man1525
3 жыл бұрын
Whoever says this M2 isn’t fast is either an idiot or daily drives a Mclaren 720S
@Thryce23
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s seriously fast. Gotta be careful when the turbos kick in with sport+ mode 2/3 gear 😎
@BN99239
3 жыл бұрын
It depends what you compare it to. If you compare it to an M240i, which starts at $45k, then that is $17k difference compared to the M2 starting at $62k. For that difference in money, the M240i is very fast. Depending on how an M240i starts a race with an M2, the M240i actually pulls ahead of the M2 for quite a bit, but it does lose out on top end eventually. Either way, if you just care for every day driving, 0-60 and such, then the M2 isn't much different compared to the M240i. Back to my point, this means that the M2 isn't actually THAT fast compared to its M240i counterpart for $17k less.
@D1man1525
3 жыл бұрын
btp589 the $17k dosent only go to straight line speed though, it also goes to handling, steering response, different transmission, brakes, tires, exclusivity, which are all factors that add up in the driving experience.
@amcheung10
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been daily driving one for almost a year, still stock power and it still gets me every time
Beautiful paint. This and the Supra are my current dream cars
@nessuno5403
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, the Supra is a BMW made in Austria with the lower-grade B58.
@TheSpeeddemon265
3 жыл бұрын
nes suno I know and thanks to the Supra the B58 has an even bigger aftermarket than it had and it has became a proven platform. Also we haven’t seen so many Japanese aftermarket companies develop for a platform since the 86.
beautiful beautiful
Ive own both an M3 and an M4...not a fan of the new grill on the new M3/4 this car look nice but a little small for me...the M8 is absolutely stunning
great vid
Great review I love this car ! How do u think it would hold up in the long run ?
Hey,Chris..Great video,as always.I keep comin back to these,man,so that says a lot.Just keep em comin. But I got a quick question for ya... Whats the name of the song you play to test the sound systems in,pretty much,every one of your videos? It is SO relaxing,its crazy. Cheers..
@ejsaintparras4997
2 жыл бұрын
Arc De Soleil - Chameleon Sunday
Perfect car
2020 m4 next!
OMG those Crackel and POPS !!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice sound and that will make you SMILE :)...................
When you reved it more than 5k... the sound it makes is amazing, love it. The way you drive to the limits, a manual would've been perfect!!
Thought the UK roads were bad 😀. I recall my time in Michigan around Hastings and Saiginaw
Wish they had more interior color options.
this guy is a amazing driver
@BrandonYRG.
3 жыл бұрын
I’m better
@vladimirl8753
3 жыл бұрын
He is very rough with the car. Steering is horrible!
@alh06
3 жыл бұрын
@@vladimirl8753 Rough? You don’t understand what cars can handle.
How would you rate the suspension firmness compared to the 2017+ 86/BRZ?
like the wide curves at 15:50 but too bad the local roads look bad and have cracks. Like in most parts of US.
DUDE!!!!! Another Bad Ass, vid!!! This is my favorite car of all time. I Love It!!! I like that its a coup!. I like the cock pit! I think I would get it without the "M" only because, I need a lot of technology, so I pay on the technology branch.( the car needs to hold a conversation with me, ) and I think that issue would run up, the price. Its rare that people POV, with blue cars, which is my favorite color. I love the E, Brake, infotainment, the seats, I was surprised that there were back seats, but its ok.( as long as it's a coup) . Yo, that Whip, does everything except open up a Time Portal. Ok all the best Shaun of NYC 🗽🗽
Any negative thoughts? How does the steering feel? How does it compare with a 2020 M4?
This little thing would be great to drift around on back roads. Plenty of power, exhaust has some character, and not a bad bargain at 60k. Needs to be the manual though.
After driving all these cars, do you think you'll still going to go for the RCF? Please explain
Between the Dodge Challenger scat pack wide body and this bmw m2 competition, which feels faster and which do you think is faster?
PLEASE REVIEW 2021 M5 COMPETITION
Is that an Omega Speedmaster on the wrist? 👀
Topher! Honestly, this M2 comp or a Camaro ZL1? Or better yet for even cheaper a SS 1LE?
How does it compare to the OG M2 if you have driven both. I have the OG M2 LCI .
@TheTopher: is that the stock exhaust or the $4500 optional CF one?
i really like how small it is
Is it fair to say Jeremy Clarkson coined the term “flappy paddles”?
Can you please review the 2020 nissan maxima, its getting very popular.
how was this against the M3 competition that u just tested recently, same performance or no??
Beautiful! What color is this?
I have a ‘20 M2C in Hockenheim Silver w/ DCT. Overall, really like the car, so I’ll give you the negatives: (1) Stereo is pathetic - I listen to rock & country and have to turn the Bass up to near full bars for it to sound balanced. (2) The wireless car charger that came w/ the Exec Package overheats my phone & charges brutally slow as to be wholly worthless. This is a well known problem; not just my iPhone. (3) The media interface is showing its age in terms of features & NAV resolution. Also, can’t get full screen CarPlay unless you get an aftermarket code that you upload via USB. (4) Muffler is hideous, but this was an easy fix: High-Temp black spray paint. Love manual transmissions, but I commute w/ it & came from a manual Caddy ATS-V. Decided I wasn’t going to torture myself any more.
@audiophilemetallian
3 жыл бұрын
Would m2c over m340i anyday?
My hoonigan side wants this, my mature side wants an RS3. Would like to see your impressions with the Audi....
how is the steering? I've heard 2018/19 models have a floaty/disconnected feel to the steering, curious if the've fixed that Great video! M2 might just be my dream car.
@nessuno5403
3 жыл бұрын
There's no float so not sure where you've "heard" that. It has 3 modes and Sport+ is artificially heavy, but it's consistent and a good electric steering.
My 2nd time watching this review and I bought a 2020 in Long Beach Blue in May. Love that soundtrack. Any chance you can share who the artist is?
I’m sold!
I love bmw m2
driving myself this perfect daily car... but what a perfect musicmix at 12min40. can someone tell me which mix this is? :)
5:55 what’s that weird clicking noise? I’ve never heard that on my bmw, is it a new feature
I love it
This is my dream car, but I feel like I don't have the skills to handle it or drive it to its full potential (currently drives a 2017 manual wrx)
Don’t be scared of the speed limit
How do you get these cars bro, are they from dealerships or subscribers?
What’s the song during the Harman kardon test?
Heard people talking down on the HK sound system but doesn’t sound bad hmm
Does this car’s software allow you to turn off the fake engine noises?
It'd be pretty dang cool if you surprised us all with some Appetite For Destruction in the audio segment out of the blue, one time.........one time only
Excellent review, thorough and informative.. Can you comment on the ride quality please. Is it overly harsh? How would you rate it as a daily driver? Thanks!
@LukeBeasto
2 жыл бұрын
Ride quality is harsh but forgiving! Great daily driver as it’s super versatile and enjoyable to drive however it doesn’t like short trips so anything under 12 miles and she isn’t all that happy!
@ezcarlos1
2 жыл бұрын
@@LukeBeasto great.. Thanks for the feedback
How does it compare with the M340i
Compliments, very good and authentic video. You get the impression that you experience the driving behavior yourself. I will also buy one in the next few months and am happy like a little kid. Men remain forever children only the toys become more expensive. :D Many greetings from Bavaria, where this beauty where this Beauty was developed.
Funny, I remember when all BMWs were driver focused.
@pascutia
3 жыл бұрын
That exact off-ramp he took at around 15:45 was what made me love older BMWs. I was driving just a regular 2011 328i and I took the corner at around 60-70 and the car felt so planted and happy. The straight six was singing, the steering was brimming with feel, and the car felt super neutral. It was a basic car with no options, but the core of that car felt so good. It felt alive and it was the perfect size. In my mind, the last good regular BMW was the E90. The 2 series/M2 is the closest modern BMW to the E90 in my mind.
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
@@pascutia I am just waiting for a FWD BMW minivan with a CVT.
@t-bone9239
3 жыл бұрын
Right Lane Hog well there is the 2 series Active tourer and gran tourer which are fwd minivans(atleast in EU)
@rightlanehog3151
3 жыл бұрын
@@t-bone9239 :(
@itguru2037
3 жыл бұрын
@@pascutia how is the steering in the m2?
Are you gonna POV review the 2021 Supra ?
I may have asked this before, but M2C or RC-F?
It just blows my mind how heavy this thing is despite the size compared to the M3/4
@nessuno5403
3 жыл бұрын
You go by numbers. Drive them and you'll be surprised how nimble and better handling the M2C is.
@trippgio9981
3 жыл бұрын
@@nessuno5403 it’s more compact no?