Nobody can say it's not a true M car, just because of the engine. People who say that are muppets who don't understand about chassis dynamics, suspension, balance, and poise. My M140i has a much more powerful engine (it's tuned), but it isn't a better M car than this M2, in fact it's not anywhere near being an M car. This M2 however, most certainly is.

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree!

@driventogaming2879

3 жыл бұрын

Defo dude.. I’ve had a few m-lites but they are not m cars and feel nothing like them..

@anthonyb2990

5 ай бұрын

Yep.. it's a completely different N55 over the ones they put in non M models. literally the same engine as the S55 except without the extra turbo, so you're missing out on a whopping 35 horsepower in exchange for much better low down torque... no comparison

@DjNikGnashers

5 ай бұрын

@@anthonyb2990 100% I now own an OG M2, and it's bloody brilliant !

Man. MK2 Focus RS, that's not something I see very often (read: ever) as an American. I bet that 5-banger sounds awesome! As an M2 Comp owner, I'll point out that it's not the OPF filter that makes it sound worse than the N55 powered M2, its just the engine. We don't have OPF filters on our cars in the States and the S55 unfortunately just doesn't sound very good no matter what the application is. On the other end though, it's not just the extra 40 hp, its the revs. The S55 has a higher redline and the ability to make power further up in the rev range, which feels a bit more 'motorsport.' Either version of the M2 is awesome though and anyone who calls the original M2 "not a real M car" is crazy.

@porcivale

Жыл бұрын

i agree.... that's not "entry level M" ..... it's a real M in a small size... it's a car that requires skills to drive and personally as an owner of a m235i definitely will jump on the future for an M2 in my dream garage.... great size, performance, comfort... all at once (not the best fuel consumption tho) but a really fun car for car enthusiast.

The N55 M2 is a Wolf in Sheep’s clothing - when do you need more power on the road? - you don’t - have had mine from new for 4 years now and there isn’t another car I’d change it for - still puts a smile on my face every day! 😃👍

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a brilliant car mate. Agree with you about the power - I mentioned it towards the end 😊

@davidjack3

2 жыл бұрын

Wow !must be a special car and i love them

@m2kev110

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidjack3 Certainly is David 😃👍

@jim8462

2 жыл бұрын

Iv had mine for 3 years but have gone stage 2 just felt it was missing a bit of power but now feel it has the power it should of come with from factory.

@TimChump

11 ай бұрын

Completely agree OG M2 owner for 4 years now, any more power and I’d kill msyelf 😂 and it sounds awesome 😎

I'm sorry i know you like your Ford's but there really is no comparison between those two cars. I've pretty much made my mind up that the m2 will be my next car, thanks for the review 👍

Forgot to mention that the n55 in the m2 is running s55 internals

One of the best looking cars, ever.

Wow! really booting it up ,sounds lovely too

I've had a few M series and currently have one of these. I can definitely say this is the most fun

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Buying one is always at the back of my mind!

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Buying one is always at the back of my mind!🙈

Sounds epic Gary. Looked a lot of fun too 👍

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes it was good fun 😊

"Jesus!", exclaims Gary. Haha. You seemed to enjoy the drive. Though it may 'only' have the N55 rather than S55 engine, the M2 is still quite capable of hurtling you down a public road at quite a serious pace. The N55 sounds fabulous, so much so that I'm looking forward to again fitting a 'louder' aftermarket exhaust to another car.

one of my favourite cars 🔥

Lovely car and a great review

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏻

Not to be tried in the wet. Great vlog.

Great video. I am always listing after an M2. Got a 140i atm very well specced etc and remapped. I came from a mk2 St and I miss the noise! M2 og has the noise, but now I have spoiled myself with the b58 :( and 5 door practically!

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

M140i’s are great value to be fair!

Brilliant vid Gary the m2 looks so good and good value aswell now be a good second car 1 day 😀👍

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Yes, I must admit it made the want even stronger 😂

I think the M division from BMW knows exactly how to make an M car.

The gear change is is a bit harsh and does unsettle the chassis, it takes a while to get used too, choosing a gear before the bend works, it is what you would do in a manual.

M cars are real weapons but when it comes to servicing. Pads discs etc the is a lot greater 👍👍

I've got 2 years finance left to pay on my mk2 focus rs. I'm keeping the rs forever, but it'll be tucked away for Nice day drives and I'll be buying a m2 comp. In black. My perfect 2 car garage 😍 👌

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

I have a similar plan 😂

One look at my picture and you’ll know I’m biased but the M2 is one of the greats, so much presence. However you could easily say the same about your Focus RS. The 5 pot car is a modern classic already and I bet it will hold value better than the N55 M2 can as the comp made it look somewhat inferior (I know it’s not guys don’t worry) and there is an incoming generation on top of that. If you buy what truly speaks to you each time you’re fortunate enough to get a new car you’ll always be happy. I couldn’t stretch to an M2 so I got a manual M240i and put a diff in it, does the job for me.

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

You make very good points there mate 😊 I do love my Mk2! As for the 240i - still got yourself a very fast car 👌🏻

Fair point wrt getting this as a better value for money than the m2 competition at current SH market prices. I would still get the manual. You get used to that fast enough to be able to focus on the road fully when driving spirited. How does it compare to the Mk3 RS though?

@CarFocused

2 жыл бұрын

Different league in terms of build quality - maybe not quite as sharp but the M2 is definitely faster in a straight line! You sit much lower to the ground in the M2 also.

Great vid. Was being properly hooned too, that’s what we like to see...

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers dude!

@stephenhankey9684

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarFocused mk2 next!!

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

It's an awesome car and on par with the RS for sure, but not a replacement 👍

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Be great to own both 👌🏻

I would love one of these, preferably the competition model.

@CarFocused

2 ай бұрын

It’s a shame the comp came with the kitchen sink exhaust back box though 😢

@jamesalmond4301

2 ай бұрын

@@CarFocused true, although it’s quite manly like a ball bag 🤣

@CarFocused

2 ай бұрын

@@jamesalmond4301 lol. Have you seen the more recent Comps that have those horrible plastic EU wheel arch lips on too?

@jamesalmond4301

2 ай бұрын

@@CarFocused I have aye. I think Chris Harris spoke about them in his M2 CS review saying they should just be cut off…

God I really want one of these at some point, but I also want an E92 M3 because V8! Decisions!!

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

E92 is likely to cost more in maintenance and probably won’t be as capable, but it’s a beautiful car. Good luck!

M2 is stunning

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a very nice car 👌🏻

@wullielove8680

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarFocused it’s lovely mate the RS is stunning aswell but that’s nothing I’ve not told u a million times 👍

The M2 is a good looking motor, with BMW though you need a sizeable bank account or a good job as they're expensive beasts to keep on the road, I know through 1st hand experience! On another note what would a Mk2 Focus RS500 be worth now, a neighbour had one & wrote it off a couple of years ago!

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

They command big bucks now mate - I would say around 60 - 70k for a good one 🤷🏼‍♂️

@ianwalton5156

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarFocused yeah I was rubbing his nose in it a couple of days ago about that, he hasn't got a pot to piss in now the silly sod🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I never liked the matt black thing but still a rare machine like that deserved to be in better hands as he was a Kamikaze pilot behind the wheel.

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Ah man that’s a real shame. I would have gladly taken it off his hands and shown it some love 😂

@rscholey85

3 жыл бұрын

N55 unreliable ? Think you need to do some more research fella rather than classing all bmw the same

@ianwalton5156

3 жыл бұрын

@@rscholey85 what are you talking about?

N55 has a great exhaust note for a turbo car

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Sure does. They sound awesome 👌🏻

@driventogaming2879

3 жыл бұрын

They do indeed. Amazing stock sound.

M2c would cost me thousands a year just in roadtax where i live, My og M2 costs about the same as my m135i did.

@CarFocused

Жыл бұрын

No brainer! OG M2 are still an epic car with great road presence 👌🏻👊🏻

Do you wish you bought one now?

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Probably 😂 But wouldn’t let my mk2 go now.

Great car, if only the price was entry level.. this car really isn’t much cheaper than an M3/M4

@CarFocused

5 ай бұрын

The new one is crazy money. These were actually quite good value before the Covid price increase madness!

M135i and M2 are real M cars but is the MK2 RS a real RS being FWD ? :D just jesting

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

M135i is certainly no M car.

@ICEJosh1987

3 жыл бұрын

@@tracktimevideos5164 it's engine is

@tracktimevideos5164

3 жыл бұрын

@@ICEJosh1987 well it does have the same engine as the original M2 that was criticised by all motoring journos for not having a proper M car engine yes.

@ICEJosh1987

3 жыл бұрын

@@tracktimevideos5164 who slated it ? It's a good engine

should have let him drive yours.. and that comment when mines paid off ,, you meant to then enjoy your car more as its fully yours not run out and buy something else,

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

Who said I was selling the RS? I’m keeping it and when it’s paid off I’ll finance a decent daily to go alongside it 👍🏻

Watch out for the wildlife

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

No animals were harmed during the filming of this video 😁

Sounds like a 1993 ford transit with a missfire.

@CarFocused

3 жыл бұрын

More like a Honda C90 that’s had a hard life…

M2 every day, over a Ford focus, I own an m2 and destroy ford rs every time I see one, go m power goooooooooooo

Too much talking therefore I shut her down at 7 minutes.

@CarFocused

Жыл бұрын

You did well to go 7 minutes!👌🏻😂