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.
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree!
@driventogaming28793 жыл бұрын
Defo dude.. I’ve had a few m-lites but they are not m cars and feel nothing like them..
@anthonyb29906 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
@DjNikGnashers6 ай бұрын
@@anthonyb2990 100% I now own an OG M2, and it's bloody brilliant !
@m2kev1103 жыл бұрын
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! 😃👍
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
It’s a brilliant car mate. Agree with you about the power - I mentioned it towards the end 😊
@davidjack32 жыл бұрын
Wow !must be a special car and i love them
@m2kev1102 жыл бұрын
@@davidjack3 Certainly is David 😃👍
@jim84622 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 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree OG M2 owner for 4 years now, any more power and I’d kill msyelf 😂 and it sounds awesome 😎
@freedbeefpontoons3 жыл бұрын
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.
@steeldevil983 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@mattlau2 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking cars, ever.
@Daymien Жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention that the n55 in the m2 is running s55 internals
@drnh44443 жыл бұрын
I've had a few M series and currently have one of these. I can definitely say this is the most fun
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Buying one is always at the back of my mind!
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Buying one is always at the back of my mind!🙈
@black.diablo.m23 жыл бұрын
"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.
@markahomer3 жыл бұрын
Not to be tried in the wet. Great vlog.
@jamesalmond43013 ай бұрын
I would love one of these, preferably the competition model.
@CarFocused3 ай бұрын
It’s a shame the comp came with the kitchen sink exhaust back box though 😢
@jamesalmond43013 ай бұрын
@@CarFocused true, although it’s quite manly like a ball bag 🤣
@CarFocused3 ай бұрын
@@jamesalmond4301 lol. Have you seen the more recent Comps that have those horrible plastic EU wheel arch lips on too?
@jamesalmond43013 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…
@ygma3 жыл бұрын
I think the M division from BMW knows exactly how to make an M car.
@marksmith71913 жыл бұрын
M cars are real weapons but when it comes to servicing. Pads discs etc the is a lot greater 👍👍
@bencooke20013 жыл бұрын
one of my favourite cars 🔥
@davidjack33 жыл бұрын
Wow! really booting it up ,sounds lovely too
@ShogunsDojo3 жыл бұрын
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.
@CarFocused3 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 👌🏻
@jamiecampbell59053 жыл бұрын
Lovely car and a great review
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👍🏻
@simontaylor32113 жыл бұрын
Sounds epic Gary. Looked a lot of fun too 👍
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Yes it was good fun 😊
@mickconnor35493 жыл бұрын
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 😍 👌
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
I have a similar plan 😂
@stephenhankey96843 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Was being properly hooned too, that’s what we like to see...
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Cheers dude!
@stephenhankey96843 жыл бұрын
@@CarFocused mk2 next!!
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@TTGT20003 жыл бұрын
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?
@CarFocused3 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.
@hotdognobun3 жыл бұрын
N55 has a great exhaust note for a turbo car
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Sure does. They sound awesome 👌🏻
@driventogaming28793 жыл бұрын
They do indeed. Amazing stock sound.
@ianwalton51563 жыл бұрын
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!
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
They command big bucks now mate - I would say around 60 - 70k for a good one 🤷🏼♂️
@ianwalton51563 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.
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Ah man that’s a real shame. I would have gladly taken it off his hands and shown it some love 😂
@rscholey853 жыл бұрын
N55 unreliable ? Think you need to do some more research fella rather than classing all bmw the same
@ianwalton51563 жыл бұрын
@@rscholey85 what are you talking about?
@STEVEBHPDEVON3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid Gary the m2 looks so good and good value aswell now be a good second car 1 day 😀👍
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes, I must admit it made the want even stronger 😂
@akywhizzbang2 жыл бұрын
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.
@4lc0n223 жыл бұрын
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!
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
M140i’s are great value to be fair!
@chrisryanst3 жыл бұрын
It's an awesome car and on par with the RS for sure, but not a replacement 👍
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Be great to own both 👌🏻
@wullielove86803 жыл бұрын
M2 is stunning
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
It’s a very nice car 👌🏻
@wullielove86803 жыл бұрын
@@CarFocused it’s lovely mate the RS is stunning aswell but that’s nothing I’ve not told u a million times 👍
@maxbayliss40493 жыл бұрын
Do you wish you bought one now?
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
Probably 😂 But wouldn’t let my mk2 go now.
@anthonyb29906 ай бұрын
Great car, if only the price was entry level.. this car really isn’t much cheaper than an M3/M4
@CarFocused6 ай бұрын
The new one is crazy money. These were actually quite good value before the Covid price increase madness!
@dtulip83 жыл бұрын
God I really want one of these at some point, but I also want an E92 M3 because V8! Decisions!!
@CarFocused3 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!
@maxim913 Жыл бұрын
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 👌🏻👊🏻
@johnelcock77343 жыл бұрын
Watch out for the wildlife
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
No animals were harmed during the filming of this video 😁
@ICEJosh19873 жыл бұрын
M135i and M2 are real M cars but is the MK2 RS a real RS being FWD ? :D just jesting
@tracktimevideos51643 жыл бұрын
M135i is certainly no M car.
@ICEJosh19873 жыл бұрын
@@tracktimevideos5164 it's engine is
@tracktimevideos51643 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.
@ICEJosh19873 жыл бұрын
@@tracktimevideos5164 who slated it ? It's a good engine
@Pastronomer693 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a 1993 ford transit with a missfire.
@CarFocused3 жыл бұрын
More like a Honda C90 that’s had a hard life…
@johncoughlan56133 жыл бұрын
M2 every day, over a Ford focus, I own an m2 and destroy ford rs every time I see one, go m power goooooooooooo
@seinsmeld13 Жыл бұрын
Too much talking therefore I shut her down at 7 minutes.