@prashanthp5448 2 жыл бұрын
As an owner of an N55 M2, I completely agree with your review. Also want to reserve special mention for how clear and articulate your reviews are. This channel definitely deserves tons more subscribers.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the comment 🙏🏼
@toothferrin 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a simple man. I see an m2 video show up on my suggested feed; I click the like button.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Hahah you’re the man!
@CaptainChemtrails 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree M2 is an absolute gem that often gets overlooked. Great review!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BrianJohnson-kh7mg 2 жыл бұрын
I did the same! Had an 18 with DCT, now I have an 18 with the manual. Glad to see you back in M2.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s awesome, glad I’m not the only one who did it!
@josephcassiba8328 Жыл бұрын
Great and accurate comparison to the Miata! I owned a turbo Miata and the M2 is fun, nimble and engaging like the Miata but with more power and more solid handling. Great drivers car.
@K0well Жыл бұрын
Kinda the same to you but my miata is supercharged with cams lol, I wouldn’t say the m2 straight up handles better cause you can really feel the weight around slow corners compared to the Miata, the main difference is how it’s soooooooooo much more stable especially at higher speeds, it’s so good on the highway for my daily commute while being fun and quick 😍
@slonkijippie 2 жыл бұрын
Ive set my eyes on a N55 LCI M2 for so long now, not financially ready yet but in 2-3 years i hope to buy one at least. I've been on the fence between DCT and Manual for just as long, i thought i have to make my mind up now so i don't have to battle with my brain later regarding it. I love driving manual cars but really rev-matching and being so insanely precise with the upshifts when you have passenger starts to get annoying after a while, mostly i drive alone so i don't care, but sometimes it even annoys me. My current winter beater is an auto and that really pulled me towards the DCT, even though i love driving manual. But i think your video locked me in on the manual. If i bought the DCT i would go on every day wishing i had a manual, probably not the other way around. I didnt know the M2 had assistance on the upshifts too, but that would help the daily driving alot. Overall it was a very good video, i thought i would be skipping and listening to another annoying person but really was surprised with the presentation 😄
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joel! I appreciate the thoughtful comment. I agree with your assessment, the manual in this car is just easy to live with. It takes away all the annoying things about manual transmissions. 👍🏼
@fluxx7217 Жыл бұрын
Hows your saving journey going ? Were u able to afford one now :-) ? cheers
@slonkijippie Жыл бұрын
@@fluxx7217 I can afford to buy one straight up in cash if i want to. But i don't feel like there is a big reason for me to do it right now, the global economic situation seem very unstable, everything is getting more and more expensive, banks falling left and right. I feel like the smart thing to do is just to lay low for a while on big spendings. Also I really am not tired at all of my current car (Subaru BRZ), i REALLY enjoy driving it, looking at it. I also bought it in cash 4 years ago and its only gone up in value. There is no reason at all for me to replace it, i still enjoy it as much as i did when i bought it. I've also been more and more interested in buying a house with a proper garage instead of just spending money on a more expensive car.
@russsle Жыл бұрын
@@slonkijippie Yea if U love the brz already I can't see u justifying this big spend on the m2, brz's are m2 without all the fancy gadgets and power imo u already have an excellent driving, really enjoyable nimble sports car. Save the money and get the house when things start settling down as the economy is in a big ebb and flow you will get a good spot to use all the freed up cash when it counts and is worth it to you. Brz's are dope!
@1anre Жыл бұрын
What about the manual in the F80 M3? For a 6ft2 person trying to decide on his next daily driver that won't break the bank and has a good reliability track record, the F87 M2 & F80 M3 are hovering around there somehow but now thinking about the GR corolla and rhe A91-MT B58 Supra as they're a lot newer than those BMWs, but yet to decide
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
FCP Euro recently had a teardown video of a blown N55... I need to watch it, and they are doing a series on the rebuild too I believe... should be interesting.
@derekuhm 17 күн бұрын
this is by far the best review of the F87 M2.
@thedaily30 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this. I recently traded in my M4 for a F-Type R convertible. The Jaguar is an absolute beast, but I miss the nimble, raw power (and manual transmission) of my M4 😩
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly! That’s kinda the trade off
@warrenscott9380 2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree
@RiperSnifle 2 жыл бұрын
Suprised to see someone describe the M4 as nimble? I thought they were fairly heavy
@thedaily30 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiperSnifle hmmm maybe compared to an M2 it would be heavy. But once you get a feel for the car, you can pretty much put it anywhere you want it. Perfect balance of agility and power in my opinion.
@dinosoarskill17 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiperSnifle it's not the lightest, but it handles its weight pretty damn well
@micraw714 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love my OG M2! Currently trying to figure out a rough cold start issue but they're great cars 😁
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hmm, I wonder what it could be, MAF sensor? Oxygen sensor? Thanks for the comment
@micraw714 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 I think it's the MAF because I had cleaned it and it temporarily improved so I'll probably swap it out 😁
@petterberggren 2 жыл бұрын
You also have bumpy idle on cold start sometimes? And when the cold start sequence is done the engine idles just fine?
@micraw714 2 жыл бұрын
@@petterberggren yes, I have cold start deleted but first start of the day it would have a stumble/ rough idle for a sec. I tried a trick online where you unplug the MAF and let the car run awhile before reconnecting it. It helped tremendously!
@mattlau 2 жыл бұрын
I regret test driving this car. Now I want it!
@shouldigetit 2 жыл бұрын
I subscribed. As a miata owner this makes me really want an M2!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
You should definitely try one out and see what you think! 👍🏼
@williamstone8305 7 ай бұрын
Had a lot of seat time in an M2 DCT that wasn't mine. So I bought one. Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. To my surprise it came with a factory installed tuned exhaust which may add some hp. Most fun car I've ever driven. Buy one
@psycopompo_o1805 3 ай бұрын
Does it have remote start ? I kinda want a dct for that
@ergo1on1 2 жыл бұрын
Hello. Just wanted to commend you on your comments about the car. Honest opinions. And you sound like a really down to earth kind a guy. Not over the top. Thank you
@jeremyguerrero9932 Ай бұрын
If it's still available I'm about to own one soon! So excited
@AutomotiveTherapy 2 ай бұрын
Ah I can’t wait to pick one up this summer!!!
@JacesOwnWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Not all BMW’s use the double pull to open the hood. Just an FYI Great review though. I enjoyed it. I was simple, but different than most other KZfaqrs, which was a breath of fresh air. New sub bud 🤙
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Really appreciate that
@clementquirder Жыл бұрын
I ve been wanting M2 since 2015 when i saw the design it is a master piece i can’t fault it nearly financially ready as they have dropped in value now still on the fence between dct and manual i guess whatever cheaper will make up my mind 😂
@skrrtgarage3922 Жыл бұрын
Haha I feel that!
@champion5545 Жыл бұрын
N55 M2 is my ideal attainable dream car
@skrrtgarage3922 Жыл бұрын
It’s an extremely fun car 👍🏼
@LittyJonez 2 жыл бұрын
You lost me when you referenced Miata 🤦♂️ 😂…. I used to own an OG M2 N55 it’s an absolute Pit Bull I loved it!!!!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Haha the M2 is a Miata on steroids. So nimble and fun, but it’s mean too!
@andrewrossnagel9433 Жыл бұрын
It weighs over 1000 lbs more. Its nothing like a Miata lol.
@TheBreakingWorld03 11 ай бұрын
@@andrewrossnagel9433 Car's do not have to be dead on stat's wise to be comparable especially when it comes to handling. A lighter car can feel numb as a heavier car can feel nimble.
@russsle Жыл бұрын
I think you convinced me to go for the manual over the dct 😅Just something about it I can't give up my manual for the fancy auto's just yet! Awesome video can't wait to see what else you have in store.
@madmotorhead9425 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 800 whp mustang currently and I am thinking getting something different, Don't get me wrong 800hp is fun as heck but totally unusable on the street and i am getting bored with the automatic. do you think a M2 could keep my interest? How reliable are they? I really enjoy your channel , I almost bought a Jaguar F type R because of you.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
What’s up man? I adore the M2, it’s a really playful and fun car, but it kinda depends on what you want to use it for. If it’s for back roads and aggressive driving on street/track then YES! Especially in manual, the auto trans can feel underpowered sometimes. If all you do it roll race or drag race then the m2 is probably not the car for you
@madmotorhead9425 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 I really like drag racing, But it's real hard on your car, and I don't do it enough anymore, I am getting a little too old to be doing repairs/ mods on cars. I had a Abarth 500 for a wile and loved ringing it out , I guess I want a fun and fast car I can enjoy.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
The m2 competition could be a great fit for you. It has the s55 engine which is capable of outrageous power if you tune it. But if you don’t.. then it’s still real fun to drive around. I think the OG m2 sounds better, but it has less tuning potential.
@madmotorhead9425 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 You can get the comp with a manual also , correct?
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yep!
@jonherring60 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review man. What spoiler and exhaust system are you running? Definitely like the setup for sure.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
The exhaust is OEM car back with a catted active Autowerke downpipe. Spoiler is PSM 👍🏼
@john_c1 10 ай бұрын
Great review and like someone said, you expressed very well what this car represents and how it feels. Can you please post a link with your gear knob? I really like it. Thank you ☺️
@LaudiIndonesia 5 ай бұрын
An n55 with forged internal + dct are bulletproof combination
@4rgodanrot 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed... i totally love my 2018 M2, although is it just mine that has the slight transmission whine when creeping in traffic. Once you accelerate normally or aggressively the whine disappears. I have the DCT version. Also, it's very clunky when selecting reverse? It only has 20000 miles on it. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this? I know its a totally different beast from my 435d, which was much more refined. However... what a car!!!! Love it!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea there is a little gear whine with my car too, I think that’s pretty common 👍🏼
@4rgodanrot 2 жыл бұрын
@Skrrt Garage brilliant... i did read this was the case and due to the nature of the car and not having driven another one, you just never know. I get a bit of a whine at 40mph too... it comes in and goes as you pass 40 mph. Other than that the car is an absolute beast
@beatsandstuff Жыл бұрын
Theres a software tune for the LCI to the M2 Comp transmission/handling, fixes the issue completely, dive deep within bimmerpost and you shall find.
@amonjackson2072 Жыл бұрын
The crack on my screen makes it look like you have a forehead wrinkle 😂😂 love the video brother
@davezaffina1983 Жыл бұрын
Had an OG m2 shipped to me from up north 2 months ago. I love it so much, it came with M performance steering wheel, M performance exhaust, interior wrapped in alacantara and its a manual. What tune would you recommend for it? Oh i also added a turner stepped intercooler and i believe prior owner had catted downpipe installed
@dannytorres7399 2 жыл бұрын
Great review and assessment of one of the greatest M cars around.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@hlexe 4 ай бұрын
Sick car. Is it lowered ?
@TheHofmeisterKorner 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@chrisbe.9274 2 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, driving the same car 🤜🏼🤛🏼 like the Video a lot! But stop the clip at 4:48 and look at you cooling fluid on the left. Looks kinda empty or am I missing something? Greetings from Germany Chris ✌🏼
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Yea the coolant looked low from that angle but it’s still above the minimum 👍🏼
@DjNikGnashers Жыл бұрын
Would like an OG M2, but would LOVE an M2C it's a better car in every way.
@idokwatcher2062 Жыл бұрын
More turbo lag. More parasitic drag on the crank causing crank hub to spin more often.
@zholden88 2 жыл бұрын
Love the review. Wish you talked about the comp. What are your thoughts in comparison to the n55?
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea the M2C is a fantastic car, basically all the benefits of the OG m2 plus the seats, mirrors and motor from the M3. The M2c is a better car, but I’m not sure it’s 10k better.. plus one benefit of the OG m2 is the exhaust sounds better to my ears. Either way, can’t go wrong!
@kratos9223 2 жыл бұрын
One important aspect where the M2 stands out over the Comp is character (stock vs stock), the Comp is a great car, but the detuned S55 in the comp feels underwhelming, where as the N55 M feels like a... well, M car. The CS brought that character back to the S55. In my books it's M2 CS > M2 > M2 Comp. Drive them back to back to form your own opinion, you might come to the same conclusion.
@Meeeks 2 жыл бұрын
Does your M2 by chance have any clutch chatter (when creeping in 1st gear/feathering the clutch)? My dealership (and some forums and other mechanically inclined individuals) tell me its normal, but every time I hear it pulling into/out of my garage....oof.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea! Mine actually does too. The chatter seems to go away when I press the clutch in, I have also read that.
@frouchitude1916 2 жыл бұрын
The auto "heel and toe" is incredible"... thanks bmw.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
At first I hated it, now I kinda love it 😬
@niwasasiraderrick8967 4 ай бұрын
I love this car, how can I get it, am here in Uganda 🇺🇬
@mattlau 2 жыл бұрын
Just test drove the 2017 and 2018. What a beautiful car. Having the M Performance Exhaust makes a huge difference. It turns a nice sounding machine into an even nicer sounding machine! Would you go for the 2017 with M Performance Exhaust or the 2018 without?
@trackntrail2869 2 жыл бұрын
2017 vs 2018 are the same minus lights, gauge cluster, and a couple interior touches. Get whichever you like more :)
@beatsandstuff Жыл бұрын
Go with the one with less milage, you'd rather have a mintish og f87 than being the 4th owner.
@snowlover71 3 ай бұрын
Great video
@m8_981 Жыл бұрын
Omg i cant wait until i collect mine in 1-2 weeks :)))
@theghost75 7 ай бұрын
I’m commenting before the end….what pipes on her?
@Toymonkeyjr 2 жыл бұрын
wow I think this convinced me about the m2 over the cayman
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks for the comment
@alexanderisawesome1 2 жыл бұрын
as a guy who has had both, i loved the m2 but the cayman is just a bit more refined. All the touch points on the cayman feel better, the heel toe positions better, the seating positions better the steering is (marginally) better. but with that refinement i felt like you lost some personality. Sure the cayman dances through the corners and has better balance, but the m2 charges through them while putting a smile on its face, both cars will bite you if you're not careful but while the cayman snaps at you for making mistake mid corner the m2 (if set up correctly) will wag its tail and let you go sideways in a controllable way. You cant really go wrong with either but theres a reason why i kept the m2 and not the cayman :)
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@samster978 5 ай бұрын
your videos are so good keep it up
@marcozuniga1186 2 жыл бұрын
Just random but you should weigh it, curious on its weight compared to m2comp
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I’d like to weigh the car as well, would be curious
@naturbike1 7 ай бұрын
Manual T.❤❤
@2ZZGE100 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼
@wh00t14 Жыл бұрын
I don't know much about cars but i thought the M2 was already " Competition ". What's the difference then between this M2 and the M2 Competition ?
@idokwatcher2062 Жыл бұрын
Competition has two turbo chargers.
@imchrisjaym3923 2 жыл бұрын
have you tried fitting a car seat on the M2 i would love one but i have a 2 year old and I've thought about the m3 f80 but i just like the m2 better and here in FL there's so many m3's so that throws me off also I've look into the isf but they're so hard to get what are your thoughts?
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I have, it’s certainly doable.. it’s not the must fun thing to do though. The passenger seat will need to come forward a little but nothing crazy. The m3 would be easier but not totally necessary 👍🏼
@imchrisjaym3923 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds good thanks
@cuuuhris3168 2 жыл бұрын
Man I'm trying to get a m2 right now
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Do it, you won’t regret it 👍🏼
@lordoftherims436 2 жыл бұрын
I hate how bmws pop and crackle, i wish there was a way to turn it off
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s not for everyone. You can turn it off if you get a BM3 tune 👍🏼
@DMFriebe11 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone have link to the wheels?
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Apex EC-7 Wheels
@PerfectRotation 2 жыл бұрын
Great content. I'm Sub'd!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙌🏼
@PixelProductionsFX 4 ай бұрын
nah get any other m then this ( I want the prices to go down )
@batman-telephoneman5479 2 жыл бұрын
Last thing u want is an original M engine. Ton of engine failures with the e46 and especially the e92.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea those m engines are a little needy
@BoundMusic Жыл бұрын
putting this in the same sentence as a Miata triggers me :)) I own an M2 and it's a really fun car. Never owner a Miata though
@TheDubaiExpat 2 жыл бұрын
show the race
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@karstendelk3985 Жыл бұрын
So funny story my dad bought your exact car did you leave the intercooler on
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
Wait, I don't have to double pull my e46 hood release? You need to taste all the flavors; let me know when you get bored and I will trade you my NC Miata, lol.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
I used to have an NC Miata, I loved it!
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 The NC is fat by comparison, but still fun... I'd love to have some Flyin' Miata suspension (and maybe an LS swap? haha... even a Mazda 2.5 would be fun).
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
I loved my NC, I drove the wheels off that car and it never even thought about breaking lol
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 haha... yep! I've only spun it once, in the rain!
@ericvermeulen9853 8 ай бұрын
Nice 👌🏻
@derekuhm 17 күн бұрын
9:30 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@turtlephilly 2 жыл бұрын
Does the 2018 get the S55 engine?
@jefflukey2107 Жыл бұрын
No
@Jmoneyy365 4 ай бұрын
Only the competition gets the S55
@Jordan_bandz 2 жыл бұрын
Does the m2 have a backup camera??
@OctoDarbz 2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Jordan_bandz 2 жыл бұрын
@@OctoDarbz can you do a video on the camera and sound system please??
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Yea I could, the sound system is nice and the back camera is nice also. No 360 degree camera though 🤷
@Ski-P 2 жыл бұрын
On the 16-18 M2, you need to have the executive package to get a backup camera
@JdmDfrst-1 Жыл бұрын
Привет из России❤️
@Jmoneyy365 4 ай бұрын
I wish they never fucked up the new M2 😭😭😭😭
@fsudrackyjaw5766 2 жыл бұрын
Love mine. Smoke almost anything that lined up next to me. Lotta far higher power output and echelon cars get dog walked
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
9:32... LOL sorry to blow up the comments... no pun intended... edit: and yes, #savethemanuals !!!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed brother!
@thedaily30 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh you don’t know how disappointed I am that my F-Type is a stupid automatic. I may just get crazy enough to find a custom shop and have that BMW 6 speed fitted into it. One day… a boy can dream #savethemanuals
@mry82 2 жыл бұрын
@@thedaily30 Indeed!
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
That would be so dope! I would go back to a f type r in a heartbeat
@thedaily30 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 if I get it done we’ll do a video. Never say never 🤔
@Makta972 9 ай бұрын
Nothing Miata in that car.
@warrenscott9380 2 жыл бұрын
Nah Buy 2x M4 simple.....
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
The m4 is sweet too, I had an f80 and loved the power
@warrenscott9380 2 жыл бұрын
@@skrrtgarage3922 Yep that what i have now, incredible car, that's why i owned it for 4 and a half years. Its very hi spec with carbon maxed out in and out. And a Crazy ///M performance exhaust Barks, Bangs, and Pops... Defiantly a Keeper for me. I did TD a F TypeR but even though its a great car, it just didn't have the fun factor as the M4.. Keep the Great Vids coming.
@skrrtgarage3922 2 жыл бұрын
Right on, hold onto it! The that generation m4 looks way better lol
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