I’ve owned an M2c for around a year now. As you said, if you are mainly using it for city driving/stop start in traffic the mpg is crap, lucky to get mid 20’s. However that is outweighed by how much fun it is to drive properly and just how sick it looks on the road. I also agree the dct box is fairly clunky/unresponsive mainly doing 3 point turns etc.

Hi... Many thanks for your most informative vid.... I was actually thinking of swapping my Range Rover Evoque for one ( and Yes for a Daily Driver )... made a few enquiries with a couple of Dealers and they offered me such a stupidly low offer for my car I took it no further... but Rangey ( diesel ) will regularly do close to 40mpg.... so your vid came as a bit od a shock because I do big miles.... so think I might just stick with my old Bus for the time being... Cheers though... Regards Rog

I've mapped mine with MHD and the fuel isn't any better - bit of an urban myth tbh. However, MHD also give you 3 gearbox maps to use (OE, GTS & CS) with the map pack. The GTS map really helps with the smoothness of the gear changes. Removed the harsh changes in sports+ and prevents the kangaroo effect at slow speed. Defo worth a look.

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

This is great info, thanks!

@adamgraham6265

21 күн бұрын

@@CarLifeIsContent i get 30MPG US on my commute...

E46 M3 SMG took a lot of concentration to use without looking like a knob and did anywhere between 9-23 MPG and that was normally aspirated!

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Haha the good old days!

I have a mustang GT as a daily driver 12mpg around town driving normal 18 combined so your mpg sounds good to me lol

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I'll consider us M2C owners lucky then!

25 mpg isn’t bad to say how much power it has, 11 mpg on track is also good, my Megane RS Trophy R MK 4 does 9

I do miss my M2c!! Despite the issues you've mentioned, such a beast!

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Borrow this one anytime!

@MrHCars

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarLifeIsContent 😍😍

As an M2 comp owner I don't really have complaints on the fuel consumption. However, comparing it to other cars that can get 30 and up I can see where there are complaints but for a sports car 25 mpg is quite nice. I sometimes avg even 27 or higher but that's on road trips so it's a bit different. I never really did drop down to 19 even when I drive like a maniac. I do have the manual though so that could play a role in me saving more fuel. Plus for me it's only $38-45 to fill up every 5 days or so. I had a mustang prior and getting 17 mpg was great to me. Yes compared to other cars it's not that great but if you really think about it. It's not all that bad when you literally have a dodge hellcat getting nearly 7 mpg. All in All I love my m2 and I'll keep it forever.

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Ha when you put it like that, perhaps we are lucky!

It’s still better on fuel then a e92 m3! Seems to me your scratching for things just for the sake of making a video.

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Yes better than a v8 for sure!

I’d agree with your observations. I’m averaging 23mpg over 10k miles and that includes a majority of local driving - my little M135i with the ZF could easily get 40mpg on a motorway run but not the M2C. Smiled at the kangaroo comment, bloomin annoying when it happens. If I had anything further to add, the noise isn’t great and when your looking to navigate a speed bump infested road the hard ride can be a little frustrating. BUT, when the road clears and you give it the beans, it all makes sense. The only car I’ve driven that had a greater visceral feel (I’m limited in this area I’ll admit) was a 981 GT4 manual car with sports exhaust - that’s the dream!! Cheers, Kevin.

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah ride can be a bit hard you're right. If you are hankering after a GT4 checkout @mrhcars (kzread.info) channel. He's got some spicy content coming 👍. Pls subscribe here for more content too! 😊

I got a m2c in black too, you are so right ahaha not ideal as a daily …. That’s why I have a Mazda3 order on the way, I drove this as a daily not only I spend like 5-6k a year a gas, I switched 4 sets of tires too… (71rs ,cup2) and I used it as a daily drive it everyday, those tires don’t last at all but I wanted the best tires cuz they really makes a difference. Cost on this thing is not pretty as a daily, oh well I learned.

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

They are great cars!

I get 18-19 city and 30-32 highway in mine on 93 pump gas.

I meant the M240i not the 230i which isn’t available in GB.

BMW’s new 230i rear wheel drive M240i is the answer for your gas economy issues. You’ll get better mileage and a very fast car with a pretty cool sports car!

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Great advice!!

I love the way M2 and comp look, wide and aggressive! The S55 engines are very thirsty but the smiles per gallon they give you is something else! 🙌🏽

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they really do look very good!

On the upside it doesn't have the massive new BMW grills!

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Hold my beer.

@fzr1000981

Жыл бұрын

2023 M2...and no S55 with crank hub that could back off without warning, no thanks!

@Sabretooth-Biggavel

Жыл бұрын

G87 is pretty ugly

One thing that puts me off the competition is the huge resonator box or whatever it is that hangs so low at the back. It's such an eyesore. Like bollocks hanging there

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Best comment on this video

@bobbybooshay5854

Жыл бұрын

@@CarLifeIsContent cheers mate 😅

@leebell1895

Жыл бұрын

😂 I believe you can buy an M Performance Diffuser that hides that but £££’s

The point about the DCT being lazy is 100% spot on. Fantastic when you are absolutely tearing it up, but sometimes if you are in comfort (efficient) and you suddenly need to accelerate it can be so slow. And the point about sport plus being kangaroo with the DCT is also spot on, numerous times I’ve looked like an idiot with the box… All in all I love my m2

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Ha yeah at the end of the day we still love our M2s!

@mikeavery1903

Жыл бұрын

In comfort I found the middle diff setting to be more balanced curve.

@Sabretooth-Biggavel

Жыл бұрын

You guys just dont know how to feather the throttle, you dont drive it like an auto driving miss daisy

You review is not telling the M2 driver anything they don’t already know. The small tank and low gas mileage are not serious issues. You’re really digging for content here.

Where’d you get that lip from? Looks great

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! autoid.co/collections/bmw_f87_2018/products/zaero-design-evo-s-gloss-black-front-lip-for-bmw-m2-2019-f87

@Michael-yz4mc

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarLifeIsContent Cheers

Are you allowed 2 pass when there are cars coming the other way. No complaints with my 1M

What’s a tank costing you to fill?

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

By coincidence I managed to put £60 in yesterday.

40 seconds in. I’ve had one since may 2020 and wondering what this list could contain 😂 Let’s see…

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

You've still got it, so it can't be that bad for you! 😀

Honestly, 25MPG isn't even much lol My 1997 A4 2.8L V6 does 10-11L/100KM which is just about the same

Que no hay, maqueta.. Y ahora que.. Que no me acuerdo.. Y no tengo ayudas.. Chiro esta por uvas.. No me dice nada..

Fuel consumption? are you serious? It is a sport car ;)! What do you expect? LOL

I try to keep it on 2nd gear at sport mode otherwise same issue haha

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Good thinking!

@fourthchirpin

11 ай бұрын

That's how your suppose to do it. 1st gear is only really from a stop.

wow do you have anything good to say about the car ..why did you buy it or keep it.

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Here's why :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/doWrtLyNeJq0dMo.html

yup the fuel economy is really bad lmao

You bought a sports car and you are complaining about the mpg? Really.

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Watch part 2! 😁

Put playback speed in settings to 150%. You’ll thank me later. Not that the content tells you anymore than you already know

So you find it difficult to shift the "flappy paddles" into a lower gear to get around traffic? As well you find it difficult to shift the "flappy paddles" into 2nd gear to avoid the kangaroo effect? You put a splitter on the front and now complaining as it's too low. Sounds like a host of 1st world problems. Solution: Buy a KIA.

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Now watch part 2 👌

Ever driven a Corvette or E92 M3 V8?? THAT is fuel consumption!! ...dont buy such a car if you want to save fuel!

@CarLifeIsContent

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are thirsty!

If you want great mileage, get a Prius. Otherwise, enjoy the sports car and stfu.

First it’s a shame to buy M2 with automatic transmission , second who cares about gas consumption when you buy BMW M2 ?

@CarLifeIsContent

Жыл бұрын

Go watch part 2!