2022 BMW M240i vs 2018 BMW M2 // Will The Real M Car Please Stand Up

No video

2022 BMW M240i vs 2018 BMW M2 // Will The Real M Car Please Stand Up

Рет қаралды 1,682,221

Күн бұрын

The 2022 BMW M240i xDrive ($56,950 CAD starting, $48,550 in the United States) and the 2018 BMW M2 ($54,000 CAD used, ~$50,000 USD on the American market) pose an interesting $50k question. While the new M240i xDrive has more power than the older and rear-driven M2, it also weighs more and can only be had with an automatic transmission. James ponders which of the two he would rather choose, while Thomas needs much less time to deliberate. Watch to see what happens! SUBSCRIBE!
THANKS to AMP Motorsports www.amp-motors... for wrapping the M2 in XPEL's 10mil PPF and fully ceramic coating it. (If you were ever on the fence about ceramic coating or PPF, get off it, and pull the trigger. You WON'T regret it).
THANKS to safe-auto.ca for delivering Thomas' M2 safely and quickly. Call these guys if you need a car delivered or stored. They are simply the best.
THANKS to Apex www.apexraceparts.com for continuing to outfit our cars in sick, durable track wheels. (We have a full season of endurance racing on these wheels and we get the feeling they will outlast every other part of the car).
EXTRA THROTTLE HOUSE!
/ extrathrottlehouse
Instagram!
/ thethrottlehouse
Facebook!
/ thomashollandproductions
Post-production by Karston Chong , Thomas Holland
Sound by Harrison Dickson, and Karston Chong
Music from Epidemicsound.com and Artlist.io
#M240i #BMW #M2

Пікірлер: 2 900

@palefaced1 2 жыл бұрын

"This is a manual, which makes me more handsome and a superior car enthusiast." Well said Thomas, well said.

@VVWP 2 жыл бұрын

either directly or sarcastically well said

@NeXuS858 2 жыл бұрын

C O P E 😆 O P E 😆

@andrewha8267 2 жыл бұрын

@@NeXuS858 mumps

@mohayc8877 2 жыл бұрын

Cap, manual makes you sweat balls and look ugly

@strft 2 жыл бұрын

The old one is so much better looking

@ChrisN06999 2 жыл бұрын

"all I needed this to be was a not ugly 4 series because they've decimated that car in my eyes." I felt that.

@llaughridge 2 жыл бұрын

So... they reduced the 4-series by 10%?

@Kronos0999 2 жыл бұрын

So progressive of BMW to hire blind designers to design their new cars

@revaholic 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it sounded like James was holding back tears saying that

@K03sport 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kronos0999...did Chris Bangle start the process in the early 2000s? Is BMW evolving his designs or are they trying to distance themselves from that era? Also, what is BMW's five year/10 plan for design? As companies move toward EVs, they need to blend current designs with future designs to keep customers interested and set a design presidence...

@misterdragzon 2 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. Didn’t even consider the M440 when shopping for the M340i.

@viktorvekony8638 2 жыл бұрын

One more thing I like more in the 2018 M2 is the headlights. I personally always loved the double round headlights, it always made look BMWs apart from the other German competitors. On the BMW M240i the headlights to me look too "Audi". Anyways. Thank you guys for the content, I really enjoy your shows! Congrats for the M2! Drive safe!

@BigfootUnibrowMan 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree! I don't necessarily dislike the new look, but didn't BMW start the "Halo" daytime running light look? Idk why they would move away from it. The look is so synonymous with the brand now it seems. It would be like Mustang ditching their iconic tail lights.

@hotdognobun 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@Person-cv9dj 2 жыл бұрын

I like the old version more period. The new one just looks so ugly way worse than the 440i in my opinion

@hotdognobun 2 жыл бұрын

@@Person-cv9dj Agree again

@RdcsVtec 2 жыл бұрын

exactly.... everybody talks about the rear, but the rear, at least on video and photos is not offensive to me, whilst the front!? those headlights with a single halo and the triangular air intakes in the bottom of the spoiler, ruin it for me. I think they made the right decision to make the 2 series apart from the 1 series but the execution didn't succeed. It should have been a little bit less expensive, less high-end materials to support that, obviously, a little lighter if that was even possible when using that platform from models above the 2 series and despite the fact that they didn't use the huge kidneys, the rest looks a bit like the Chris Bangle designs from a 15/20 years back. Tooo fat and geometrical! Bottom line, it's good but I would still rather have the previous gen. Cause let's face it... infotainment? materials? those only count on a daily car, they are less relevant for a second and sports car. At least this is what people usually tend to in Europe. Cheers everybody.

@mattlau 2 жыл бұрын

The F87 M2 is seriously one of the best looking cars BMW made in recent history. I can’t find an angle that doesn’t look good. I really hope I can have one of these in my parking stalls one day! Thomas made such a good choice

@BestOfTate23 6 ай бұрын

If you're a 16 yr old girl into old cars i guess

@censorshipBS 5 ай бұрын

That just about sums it up its more about what it looks like rather than the drive. A bit like the rest of tbe world today ❤

@n.naovaratpong2700 2 жыл бұрын

BMW M2 is as near perfect as it could be, really happy to see that Thomas bought one

@alexnutcasio936 2 жыл бұрын

Near perfect ? Doesn’t seem so in this case. The 240i beat it in every metric, including price. M240i for the win.

@hercules1494 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 manual and wayyy better looking

@daarupappe 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 perfectly describes the difference between a brochure nerd and an actual enthusiast. The stats are just part of the car itself, there are far many more aspects to be considered such as fun, feel, quality, looks etc. If stats were the only consideration then someone might even argue that a soccer mom crossover is sportier and better than a 60s sports car because a crossover might have a better 0-60. The numbers are just half the story.

@justinmaccreery2490 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 But, and it's a big but to me, no manual available

@emmanuelperrina6105 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexnutcasio936 lmao the m2 is already too heavy, let alone the 240i

@AlbertSpice 2 жыл бұрын

The M2 is not only about speed. Its about the way it drives. Love the new car Thomas

@SaintMecha 2 жыл бұрын

This is what the FnF generation and young gamers(who don't even drive irl) don't understand. Not everything about "speed" and useless 0~60 numbers. It's about how the car handles and driving feedback.

@n.naovaratpong2700 2 жыл бұрын

@@SaintMecha I couldn’t agree more, if they want something fast just get on the rollercoaster lmao

@noneyabizz8337 2 жыл бұрын

@@SaintMecha same for every dodge owner. Raw numbers, real world be damned.

@kadenw968 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing, I’d take that over any other new M car

@jorgnyoa3561 2 жыл бұрын

They say that the gt86 is slow aswell. But i have never driven a better handeling car then it

@banzai2438 2 жыл бұрын

I bought 2022 M240i xDrive in November 2021 and I can attest that not only I can drive it all year but it is also a beast in sports plus mode and a very comfortable cruiser in the comfort mode. If you are on a fence about M240i vs M2 and need AWD then don’t sweat it, get M240i, you will not regret it. This car puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

@lucamartini7442 2 жыл бұрын

im deciding between getting the 230i rwd or the 240 awd, i love to drift when its rainy, and im not really used to drifting awd. Do you think its easy to drift it in normal cornes when the road is wet with the rw bias? thanks in advance!

@banzai2438 2 жыл бұрын

You can drift it some but you would be better off with a lighter rwd 230i if that is your passion as long as you don’t mind giving up the horsepower and all year around use. In my case I did want awd (we get a lot of snow in Wisconsin) and a part time car was not an option for me.

@lucamartini7442 2 жыл бұрын

@@banzai2438 thanks for answering so quickly! Ill propably have to get the 240i cause ill have to drive it in snowy condotions aswell. As long as its driftable to some degree, im fine :) the 230i would also almost cost me the same amount of money so 240i it is I guess 👍🏼😅

@antongranholm9508 2 жыл бұрын

@@lucamartini7442 m240i paired with xdelete would be optimal then

@Sam-jh7nb 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the noise level on the highway? Can I listen to music and hold a conversation without raising my voice? Looking to get one but can’t find any to test drive.

@mineralgrey8332 Жыл бұрын

Coming back after a whole year, and I gotta say, I have changed my mind more and more. The new M240i is actually gorgeous in person. I’ve only seen 1 or 2 in my entire year. So they are pretty rare sight to see. And they look agressive and muscular AF

@theFORZA66 Жыл бұрын

The old m2 looks significantly better, but at the same time the old m2 is easily one of bmws most elegant yet aggresive, timeless designs of all time. However, that being said, i must agree that the new m240i looks very good. People overblow how bad it looks. Although tbh i think the m240i looks significantly better than the new m2

@MiccoPower 8 ай бұрын

just reading this, gives me such happiness, i am one of of those few you have seen on the road, white BMW M240IX and it is everything you dream of and then some, its such a great car for MSRP 54k, an absolute steal

@mineralgrey8332 8 ай бұрын

@@theFORZA66 it looks and is significantly better for its price point

@mineralgrey8332 8 ай бұрын

@@MiccoPower it’s going in my list of the greatest cars BMW has made prize point wise, for that much performance and tuning potential? It’s definitely a steal

@VinayKapoor 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the new Ride Thomas 🎉🚗 it's not always about the power and the top speed it's more about how that car makes you feel 🔥

@olliewells7437 2 жыл бұрын

Tbf it will depreciate better being an m car as well

@vagcentral2252 2 жыл бұрын

Pay 1200$ extra for a downpipe+93 tune and it makes 460hp 460tq so if he ever gets bored there are options.

@AK47s4EveryOne 2 жыл бұрын

a few bolt on parts and a tune and good warm day and the M2 will wreck it in everything

@Verknechter 2 жыл бұрын

@@AK47s4EveryOne Maybe on the Track. The B58 in the M240 responds much better to just bolt ons than the N55. To outperform the B58 you have to get the S55 in the M2 Comp if you compare tuned cars.

@iTxip 2 жыл бұрын

@@olliewells7437 also being a much better looking car

@BlargMyShnoople 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the M2, such a damn good car!

@lhd4278 2 жыл бұрын

Today I learned that God blarg is a fellow car enthusiast. Nice

@ezioahmet4192 2 жыл бұрын

Blarg??? Didn't expect to see you here

@STR1XDLB 2 жыл бұрын

It doesnt even have a proper M engine wtf it s not good at all.If it was the m2 comp instead well yes you re right

@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the major ingredients a used BMW M car is always missing is reliability and cost of ownership. Still a nice car though, as long as you have the budget and time to maintain it. The way he treats it in this video is, I hope, not the way he always drives it or it won't last a year.

@gianni_schicchi 2 жыл бұрын

@@Beer_Dad1975 Luckily the N55 OG M2 is pretty solid and devoid of major issues so far in its lifecycle. That being said, I agree with the anxiety of owning an M used, which is why buying new with their cheap extended 5 year warranty is an attractive deal for new over used.

@coreymegran6332 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is the first time we’ve ever seen James’s drifting face. Looks sorta like his girlfriend just asked him why he can’t come to date night. You guys are the absolute greatest reviewers on this platform. All the accolades to both of you, and the whole team behind.

@billymania11 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the OG M2 will be an item in the years to come. It looks just the way a special project car should look, coming from the M division. I mean it has M4 suspension under the body, it has the DCT from the M5 and has a track spec N55 engine with the trick oiling system from the S55. Plus, it also has something most car do not, a glorious howl from the quad pipes.

@Devil_Dog_Ultra 2 жыл бұрын

the M2 is garbage. If you want to own the slowest M car go ahead and be my geust buy it. The M240 also comes in diesel which is far superior to the gaser. As for the M2 being special, you are completely wrong. The 1M is the special car and will go up in price the M2 will cotinue to be a joke.

@billymania11 2 жыл бұрын

Your manner is a little crude and your opinion is a bit suspect but be that as it may. My only real thought on your comment is that…..you made your comment.

@alecbollinger7748 2 жыл бұрын

@@Devil_Dog_Ultra eh

@JF-ns5zs 2 жыл бұрын

@@Devil_Dog_Ultra E30 M3 is the slowest but carry on

@jim8462 2 жыл бұрын

@@Devil_Dog_Ultra considering the m2 is faster than the 1m think your talking rubbish.

@devongee1776 2 жыл бұрын

DAMN. Didn't expect that initial race to be that much of a gap session.

@amjrpain919 2 жыл бұрын

X-drive does that

@K03sport 2 жыл бұрын

...but, at the end of the day, which one would you rather be in? I don't live my life one 1/4 mile at a time, so I would prefer the car that has better feel and sense of being. If you need AWD (xDrive), then at least you know your car is fast, but does it reward the driver or does it feel numb....

@amjrpain919 2 жыл бұрын

@@K03sport 💯👀👋😎 Different drivers, Different rewards... As long as it isn't self driving!

@Domepeezy 2 жыл бұрын

@@K03sport I’d rather be in the XDrive

@shabanajannik2600 2 жыл бұрын

@@K03sport you don't live your live by the 1/4 day but u live sliding it doing Donuts and driving around? Huh? The m2 feels just like m240i when driving around normal, to really feel the difference you need to push it hard and around corners

@87Beamr 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas’s energy when he is talking about his car and what he is going to do to it is genuine car guy moves. The first thing you do is work out the build list in your head, good times!

@beaches2mountains230 2 жыл бұрын

You cannot beat the feeling of a rear wheel drive/front engine setup!! Love awd too but the balance of a rwd/front engine car just rotates so well! That engine note is absolutely divine!

@spiraling69 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. And I recently read some good news from BMW. Starting in 2023, the 240i will have a rear wheel option! that drops the cars weight by 200lbs!

@SROSHMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Taking a step back from the beloved 2 series, let’s take a moment to appreciate the production quality and cinematography that really makes TH stand out. Well done!

@kevinp4103 2 жыл бұрын

"I think I bought the right car, for my purposes anyways". Probably the best thing I have heard on a car review in a long time. There will always be faster, but when a car makes you smile and brings a joy back back to driving, that is the car to own, no matter what to is. Congrats on the amazing car! - Kevin M2C manual Alpine White

@niewissen9912 2 жыл бұрын

I've always said that also. Don't need to be the fastest. Just need to make you happy and smile. Yes that is the best line I've heard to and completely agree. We all look for something paticular In cars. Also, M2C manual, beautiful. Great choice! 👌. Niewissen, e46 zhp (2005), e90 m3, e60 m5 (possibly sold), e70 x5 msport tuned. Not sure what to replace the m5 with but now your comment has me thinking.....a M2 of any sort be nice lol

@kevinp4103 2 жыл бұрын

@@niewissen9912 Very nice nie, long live the BMW fan boys and girls! In the winter I roll with a 08 535ix wagon, also manual of course. Thinking of selling though due to the craziness in the market.

@chriserz94 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinp4103 I bought a 2008 535XiT/6MT M-sport ,Titanium silver over Schwartz last year for a christmas present to myself, 1 of 3 in North America in it's spec. It would be hard for me to replace it with anything else.It's basically a modern german equivalent version of a Autech Stagea 260RS.

@kevinp4103 2 жыл бұрын

@@chriserz94 Holy smokes, you have a really fantastic car! That is some Christmas presents! Thanks for the heads up about the Nissan, I did not know they existed as I just started getting into the wagon fandom.

@sullygtx9350 Жыл бұрын

X-delete allows you to switch to full rear wheel drive. If given the change between any BMW with an X-drive option, I'll choose it every time over the RWD version.

@FutureGameLight Жыл бұрын

but the m240i has no LSD so you will be slower in every turn and cant get the power down, when you tune it. the x delete makes pretty much everythings worse. same weight, slower cornering and not traction. just get a M with a proper diff instead.

@sullygtx9350 Жыл бұрын

@@FutureGameLightI'm referring to the utility of an AWD system. If given the option between two nearly identical cars with the only difference being x-drive, I'll take awd every time. You get the best of both worlds at the expense of some added weight. In my opinion, the extra utility of having awd makes up for the extra weight.

@M340B58 Жыл бұрын

@@FutureGameLight the M340 has a rear M sport diff but M240 doesnt?

@M340B58 Жыл бұрын

@@u07t17 M sport, not the same diff as the full M cars

@F117DJS 2 жыл бұрын

This YoutTube show is fantastic, their camaraderie feels so entertaining and genuine, the same kind feels you get from watching the old Top Gear show with Jeremy, Richard, & James. I hope it lasts for many years to come.

@johnoakes34 2 жыл бұрын

That 2018 M2 is seriously one of the best looking cars at ANY angle! Congrats Thomas 👏 I'm totally jelly

@CrazySpartan150 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Thomas got an M2, he's one of the people who truly deserve a car like that. Good for you man, so happy for you.

@loganmoy5093 2 жыл бұрын

Why does he truly deserve it? Because he really liked the car and because he has a KZfaq channel? I really want a brand new rs3..do I deserve to get it? I'm just breaking your balls..

@yourmommashouse Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but the faces James makes when he’s drifting is comedy gold 😂

@Mr_Vishal... 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have no idea how much I love this channel and addicted to it. The way you guys communicate with us and cars make me feel like you are my brothers even though I am from India and you guys are from Canada and US. I dont think I have ever watched a better car channel than this ever. Love you guys. And I know its late but congratulations on you new M2. I wish you guys could buy more are more exciting cars in the future. Also one of the best part of TH is its intro. You never fail in it. Each video makes me happier. A Big FAN of Throttle House.

@j.davideverhart1964 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. You guys helped me decide to trade in my S4 manual for an M2 Comp, so awesome to see Thomas got one too (minus the comp). Sad though about the backseat on the new 2, as it was one of the clinchers as the M2 is actually way more adult room than my 2015 S4. Probably means I'm sticking with my f87 for quite a while

@saurabsaran7027 2 жыл бұрын

There should be a comparison between James’s S4 and Thomas’s M2 it would be crazy to see that video

@the-boring-car-guy 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see that but I think they're too different to make a real comparison video about

@arjnarersn01 2 жыл бұрын

@@the-boring-car-guy agreed. Two different types of people buying an M2 or S4

@n.naovaratpong2700 2 жыл бұрын

They did compare Jame’s Miata and Thomas’s E46 M3 before and even Type R and Mustang, so hopefully not out of the realm of possibility cus I really wanna see it.

@sandeshkc4567 2 жыл бұрын

@@the-boring-car-guy Extra Throttle house is there for a reason.

@arjnarersn01 2 жыл бұрын

@@n.naovaratpong2700 both rwd, manual sports cars.

@AnitaHanjaaab 2 жыл бұрын

I would still take that M2 over any other BMW currently on the market. They hold their value so well.

@texasstreetkings537 2 жыл бұрын

I’d take a m4 or m5 over it

@shrayesraman5192 2 жыл бұрын

@@texasstreetkings537 Must like driving in a straight line... Might as well get a tesla...

@gamersquadlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын

Yep specially Thomas M2 with the N55 engine

@zn-n 2 жыл бұрын

@@shrayesraman5192 bro what are you talking about LOL, m4 and 5 are more handling oriented than the m2

@shrayesraman5192 2 жыл бұрын

@@zn-n what u been smoking? In what world can the m4 a luxury grand tourer and the m5 a luxury sedan compete with the m2? A small light weight coupe? Honestly don't even understand the appeal of the m4...

@kevincollins3298 2 жыл бұрын

2018 M2 owner here. I ordered mine with the MP exhaust with the little bluetooth controller. Definitely scares the neighbors worth it. Skip the MP steering wheel unless you like thumb cramps. Mine shipped with the Continentals. Swapped over to the Michelin PS4S after two years and it was transformative to say the least. I wish I had driven it straight to the tire store from the dealer at delivery. Congrats on the M2. Identical spec to mine. Looks like you lucked out and landed one without a sunroof as well.

@whoschuck Жыл бұрын

Thomas & James - I just want to congratulate you on building such an amazing channel. I envy you guys because I to am a SERIOUS car enthusiast and I had always wanted to build a channel like this but could never get a good partner to commit to start it with me. You guys filled the spot and you are doing a phenomenal job in what is my absolute DREAM JOB! I watch EVERY video you guys post AND I also just purchased a barely used (8,200 mile) Hockenheim silver metallic M2 cs (6MT). I went "full fat" on the M2 and I am un the US and my car was actually imported from Canada! After I saw the video you guys posted on the M2 cs a year or so back and then after seeing this video, a few years back I set a goal to get one and I just took delivery last week. It is the car of my dreams, perfect in every way, mind the diaper exhaust which is already on order to be changed. Look for videos about my M2 cs on my channel posted soon!

@BrandoDrum 2 жыл бұрын

I think we are kinda entering an era where drag races and track times mean nothing for how fun a car is. I hate saying that because I always complain about how little power a miata and brz have...but honestly I think once your car goes under 5 seconds to 60 the rest doesn't matter besides its fast enough and the only real factor from there is feel. I'd rather drive a 5 second fun car than a sub 3 second hypercar that just digitizes the experience

@derbonuspool1274 2 жыл бұрын

Feel the same way, am quiet annoyed at the whole HP War and the "My car needs to go 0-60 in under 2 seconds crap"

@zXPeterz14 2 жыл бұрын

I remember reading an article that claimed the perfect power level for enjoyment on public roads would be between 300 and 400 hp. I think thats probably true aslong as the car isn’t massively heavy

@jeffthedream 2 жыл бұрын

@@zXPeterz14 agreed. Way more fun to drive a "slow" analog car at 9/10ths than some 700hp at 4/10ths, half throttle, and is completely digital and techy

@sameerpandya1947 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree. Once the car is quick, focus on making it lively.

@colinpastuch 2 жыл бұрын

2019+ Miata ND2 is not slow at all, it's perfect.

@macoste1508 2 жыл бұрын

With those cinematic shoots it makes you guys the Top Gear of KZfaq, hands down

@Koogly Жыл бұрын

The Way Thomas rants about his car!! Pure gold!! It is wonderful to see it happen to someone who did all the work and knows each and everything they put into it and explain it to another person!!

@carbide8582 Жыл бұрын

I have a 23 M240i and I absolutely love it. A few people who have been able to dyno these cars have said they got around 380 to the wheels so they severely undersold this car.

@sholokov 10 ай бұрын

That's a very BMW thing. Their cars always produce more than advertised.

@esmaeslime2298 8 ай бұрын

I saw a video that shows more, 408 to the wheels

@callumbackhouse4769 8 ай бұрын

you staged it yet?

@carbide8582 8 ай бұрын

@callumbackhouse4769 not yet. I'm just going to go with JB4, Dinan exhaust & intake and maybe a downpipe in the spring.

@lucassproesser2191 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap... That cinematic sequence in the warehouse was just beautiful. Congrats on the new car, Thomas! And thanks for another great video.

@xerexon2k 2 жыл бұрын

The M2 is an absolute beauty compared with the new 2 series. As a BMW owner I demand to fire the current design team completely.

@wh33lhousediecast 2 жыл бұрын

As a BMW owner, I second that notion as well #F36

@LvivFan 2 жыл бұрын

5 series 2022 is very beautiful though, i think m5 cs is the most beautiful sedan right now

@E9X330 2 жыл бұрын

@@LvivFan too bad it has mk 7.5 golf headlights

@dilididli2274 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of the BMW past 2010 but now they are just plain ugly. They used to be so classy.

@Caffeinated-DaVinci 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Can't afford a BMW but I absolutely love(d) the brand. The only decent looking car they've put out in the past 3 years has been the M5 CS. The M3 and M4 would be fine without that hideous grille. Even the new M2 looks god awful. It looks like they styled it after a Mustang of all things.

@KareemKayy 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, i just wanted to follow up with an update, i picked up my very own 2018 BMW M2 last week ,6 Speed manual, with 20k miles, in sapphire black, all thanks to you i've been inspired to pick up my very own, and i've got to say i absolutely love the car, even in its stock form it sounds so good, i'm glad that you both made this video otherwise i dnt think i would've built up the courage to get one of these, and honestly so happy with my choice!

@geneforte9038 2 жыл бұрын

Never test drove an M2. I did test the 2022 bmw m240ix and loved it. I will be ordering one in purple in time for spring. What an engine! So powerful & responsive.

@sanjsharma9903 2 жыл бұрын

The M2 is a future classic definitely the right choice

@stevem2323 2 жыл бұрын

It's already is.

@lchambee 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Same as the M140i. If you have one of either, keep it!

@ianthayer8688 2 жыл бұрын

The M2 comp is a classic not this M2 with the N55 motor...

@codskilclanchannel6420 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianthayer8688 that’s why I got the 240

@Yazmalek98 2 жыл бұрын

@@ianthayer8688 there’s nothing wrong with the N55 it’s still a quick engine, and it sounds a lot better than the S55

@mckou1547 2 жыл бұрын

In ten years: 1.) the M cars will have held their value 2.) the 2018 gauges will be held in much higher regard in terms of aesthetic design. 3.) The manual transmission will be more highly sought after. 4.) the blue color will be more desirable then the "purple" of the non-m car. Good purchase Thomas.

@codskilclanchannel6420 2 жыл бұрын

M240 is technically “m”

@ssmith3070 2 жыл бұрын

@@codskilclanchannel6420 Yeah but it does have the rear lights of a Fiat Tipo and the front of a Wish Miata... I don't know how they manage it but BMW has been consistently churning out increasingly uglier cars than their previous generation counterparts.

@747simmer4 2 жыл бұрын

@@ssmith3070 previous generations all cars looked a like especially with those double circle DRLs but now every car looks different in their own bad looking way

@ssmith3070 2 жыл бұрын

@@747simmer4 Yeah...I guess this is still an improvement over the M3 but damn if it isn't bland.

@superdestrier9160 2 жыл бұрын

In ten years: Thomas won't own this car.

@ChrisEOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Bought one as well 2 months ago and it surprises me more every day I drive it.

@kendallium Жыл бұрын

You guys helped me pull the trigger on my own m2 over the 240i. James was right about the big grin being the biggest difference.

@Henderson10102 2 жыл бұрын

I mean... I was excited to see that Thomas just bought himself an M2, but then he made a shout-out to Alex from Car Throttle and I lost my mind! These are my two favourite car channels... any chance you could figure out a collab? 😁

@kadenw968 2 жыл бұрын

Throttle house is better

@starshipteddy9871 2 жыл бұрын

@@kadenw968 TH is much, much, much better.

@lucahoganyt4435 2 жыл бұрын

@@kadenw968 They're both great but in my opinion Car Throttle is more entertaining

@saraanshjha8262 2 жыл бұрын

They have collaborated in an old video I think so. Alex was a part of one of their intro bits but I am not fully sure

@zaker6257 2 жыл бұрын

That'd be dope

@Yazmalek98 2 жыл бұрын

The M2 is truly one of the best cars I’ve ever driven by far, I’ve already set my goals to buy one as my next car

@morsik9467 Жыл бұрын

Did you buy it?

@lezzbmm 2 жыл бұрын

the back seats scene was like bunk and mcnulty re-examining that one crime scene in season 1 and just saying to each other over and over “shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii..”

@fastrider158 2 жыл бұрын

You made the right decision mate! Im still shocked about the fact that the rear seats have less space, since the car has growth (same platform as 3 & 4 series). I love my M2c and was wondering in 2020 if o should pull the trigger or wait for the next gen, so glad I didn't :D I think you're gonna love it even more when you have upgraded the Exhaust and the tires (i love the PS4S). Cheers mate! PS: the both of you make really entertaining Vids, keep on!

@PukingPanda 2 жыл бұрын

I think cars have hit a point where they’re all fast and they’re hitting a point where they’re all competing over specs no normal person will attempt on the road. So all the other bits and bobs like technology, comfort + fun are a HUGE factor for me now.

@JurisKankalis 2 жыл бұрын

There is a huge amount of depth you are completely missing out on. Starting from mentality of the people who build the cars (Japan/Germany/US/UK/Italy etc), to history of the companies and what they represent and what they strive for in the future, to the way each car feels when you actually sit (and then drive) in it - taking into consideration other points I just said - and ending with such "trivialities" as to how much a certain company can achieve based on their budget, (perceived) level of performance and quality, reliability, etc., etc., etc. What you are saying is basically - if there are ten outwardly equal types of bread at the grocery store, I'll take the one which has the packaging paper decorated with gold lines, instead of silver circles. Based on that, a more viable option might be a train or a bus - or start to gather knowledge and understanding of what you want to drive... Unless it's just a device which happens to be on wheels for you, but then be prepared not to end up in a satisfactory relation with that "device".

@PukingPanda 2 жыл бұрын

@@JurisKankalis you’re talking like a car enthusiast. I am your average consumer. I have no badge loyalties (except Toyota and their history of tough cars) and only slight knowledge of the history of certain cars. When I’m looking at cars - if they’re all similar specs, you can be sure as hell I’m going to buy the car with the most bits and bobs. I chose a Hyundai over a Toyota purely because Toyota tech is crap compared to other cars of similar value.

@ridexdrive 2 жыл бұрын

@@PukingPanda you make a good point. I think the automotive industry and most that cover cars tend to focus so much on going fast and doing donuts. When in reality, the vast majority of people that buy cars don't care about any of that stuff. They want something reliable with good tech.

@nikolasbergeron9989 2 жыл бұрын

A think you make a very good point that most people don't need the best performing car. All they need is a car that get them from point a to b. However, there is many people out there that want to have fun in a car and even have a form of connection to it. That's why they say cars are "babies". A lot of people care for them like that. That's who these cars are made for.

@ridexdrive 2 жыл бұрын

@@nikolasbergeron9989 yeah. I agree with you! Especially when it comes to anything from BMW with an M in the name. I’ve driven the M2 Comp and it’s definitely the purest M car in the lineup. I just thought it was refreshing to see a normal comment from a typical car buyer. Cheers!

@zainhussain9259 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the M2 Thomas!!✨

@matp111-9 2 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous how vehicle prices keep escalating.

@xabraxasx Жыл бұрын

I've owned my 2022 M240i since april 2022, and to date have only seen one other on the road where I live and the owner happens to be a salesman at the BMW dealership. Very satisfying having a car no one else has....I see more M2 CS regularly than this car

@asap_sr20 Жыл бұрын

Looking to buy the new m240I very soon. Fresh warranty and the new tech are the reasons why im going for the m240I. Also the colour is the biggest reason why I want it since day one lmao.

@mharro88 Жыл бұрын

But it's worse.

@denissamoylov3519 2 жыл бұрын

Just wow. You guys are killing it! Makes me happy to witness the progress you've made: from narration and video quality, to choice of cars and staging. Best car geek channel on YT for sure.

@josh3090 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Thomas ! As an OG LCI owner for the last two years, this is an amazing and fun car! I agree with the exhaust. I upgraded to a M performance exhaust with carbon fiber tips and it has be awesome!

@mspeed2441 Жыл бұрын

Super review. Thanks you for not comparing everything to the e46 M3. I enjoyed my OG M2 for the most part. It drove excellently once it was moving. Like my F80, it NEVER hooked up no matter which tires it had. The interior should have been better---eclipsed by the M240's. So, I bought an X3M Comp. It solved everything, but now leases for $1400/mo. and not matter how insanely fast it is, it feels SUV-heavy. That said, I miss cars. I miss cheap leases. For $60K loaded w/ xDrive and performance wheel pkg, the M240 is magic (I'll yield a few hundred lbs for xDrive, because I live in the North Pole). Plus, even as a brand new chassis, unlike the X1, i7, it has a shifter and iDrive roller. Also, an active suspension, excellent interior, M boost, gets awesome mpg, has autopilot, has the real B58. The single drawback is two doors, and only two dash trim options. My next car will be the M240, because I hate the M3 grill and the S58 mpg (10mpg in sport+), and the $60K M240 leases for about $800. Wish I could afford an M8 GC. But alas, even a new $90K X3M Comp now leases at $1400 (Thank you Janet Yellin). It also gets 10mpg in Sport+ mode. Forget that. I'll buy a house instead, and never carry adult passengers in the back seat.

@RodrigoLopez-kr1ig 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Thomas! Hard work truly does pay off. Thanks for the great video boys!

@Runinaway 2 жыл бұрын

And I’m James 😎

@hardiksnair735 2 жыл бұрын

And I’m batman..

@sh1ftdown Жыл бұрын

And we're going for a drive

@Jack_S_ 2 жыл бұрын

I've given up on the idea of trying to have the fastest car, there is always a faster car. So, it's about enjoying what you're driving. Performance numbers are part of that equation, but not the only thing. I remember driving the 2020 M235i and didn't think it would ever be mistaken for a rear wheel drive based, though, and while I can't speak to the new M240i, I'm not sure it really would feel RWD when pushed.

@idokwatcher2062 2 жыл бұрын

Turner or some company like that has software for x-drive cars where BMW prevents "drift mode", to re-enable the feature and make it RWD when you want. I'm sure the new M240i will qualify for that.

@dougrobinson8602 2 жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly. If you want numbers, buy a Tesla Plaid and call it good. Insane acceleration, but a sterile driving experience.

@WallabyWinters 2 жыл бұрын

@@idokwatcher2062 it's called Dyno mode and you can enable it through a hidden car menu anyways :P

@Krotos1970 2 жыл бұрын

I like both front and rear on the M2 better than the m240, the front of the m240 reminds me of the kia stinger

@e.a.6876 2 жыл бұрын

Cars are not about just which one is faster , it’s about the unique driving experience

@Battle_Garage 2 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate how straight forward you guys are, buying the car you like for yourself instead of something for youtube clout

@georgimihalkov4781 2 жыл бұрын

"I'm really not impressed with the Continental tyres, they're very mediocre"... Are you saying that The straight pipes are recommending us to buy bad tyres? 😁

@max12337 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment 🤣

@nikoladukanovic5615 2 жыл бұрын

Immediately thought of that after his laugh

@vivendonoalasca3307 2 жыл бұрын

@@max12337 same haha

@bella_testastretta 2 жыл бұрын

lol they are mediocre not bad. Michelins will always be the best

@kristisrb 2 жыл бұрын

Felt like a direct attack lol. To be fair, it's good to be able be to say things like that. Contis are generally good, even for the price, but rarely the best.

@kevincharmillot8071 2 жыл бұрын

« It would be better if cheaper and lighter » It’s why I bought a 2018 M240i Xdrive. Same B58 engine but cheaper and lighter with the nice old design.

@justsomeguy1141 2 жыл бұрын

Films are getting so so sick boys, keep it up!

@ilimit 2 жыл бұрын

BMW straight 6s gets more powerful with every generation. Doesn’t even the X3 m40 push 4.5 seconds to 60? I still prefer the looks of the older 2 series. 8:36 mark had me lmao. 🤣 This was a phenomenal episode, TH team.

@madpistol 2 жыл бұрын

BMW's B58 is a straight-up gem of a motor. Every car they put it in becomes a proverbial monster. Yet somehow BMW tuned it to be docile when not driven hard, as well. It's a magical combination of refinement and excitement.

@gianni_schicchi 2 жыл бұрын

They're getting more powerful but at the cost of slight turbo lag. Comparing my N55 m135i with tune vs my 444HP S55 M2CS, the latter doesn't hit hard torque until about 1k RPM higher. The N55 has nearly instant torque in any rev, the M2 needs to be above 3k, though it does have a higher red line. Not a bad compromise for over 100HP/100ft/lb+ more without a warranty voiding tune though IMO.

@_IMNNO 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that Windows XP error

@Hangman4358 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for the moment Thomas bought an M2. You could tell every time he drove any iteration of the M2 he just loved it. As an OG M2 owner, welcome to the club!

@YasssStitch 2 жыл бұрын

6:54 I can't stop replying that shot...Perfection

@yousmoketrim135i Жыл бұрын

Just seeing this video and Thomas you totally need to do a comparison of your M2 and 1M from 2011. End of the N54 vs end of the N55

@connermt74 2 жыл бұрын

May be faster but it doesn’t look nearly as good as the 18 🤷🏻‍♂️

@alexnutcasio936 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The M240i is no longer a poseur car.

@yabo1 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly doesn't look as bad as the M3.

@ridgelineenjoyer1517 2 жыл бұрын

Why did they get rid of the classic bmw lights in the new design?

@patrickbateman6885 2 жыл бұрын

@@ridgelineenjoyer1517 They’re trying to hark back to the 2002 with this 2 Series. That’s why it only has a single headlight.

@ridgelineenjoyer1517 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickbateman6885 Well they aren't doing a very good job at it

@Fastvoice 2 жыл бұрын

Yuri from @TheStraightPipes: "What is the recommended Continental tire for it?" Throttle House: "None of them!" 😁

@Euro.throttle 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t care what type of new tech they put on the new m240i or the upcoming M2 Comp. Doesn’t matter if they are faster. I will still go for this M2 or the current M2 Comp. without even thinking twice about it. The design is just gorgeous and timeless.

@f87 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure it’s fair to compare two cars that are four years apart, but the fact that they are comparable shows how amazing the OG M2 really is.

@TheJimmyplant Жыл бұрын

That's the point to compare them apart. It's about what you can get for money.

@Nicolas-og2qn 2 жыл бұрын

Also bought an manual OG M2 this year, such a fantastic car ❤️

@AlexRYT 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, I bought a long beach blue OG M2 the only thing I wish it had is a 6MT, I spent 6 months looking for one with a manual transmission but I never found one so back in May finally I made the decision to get the DCT, it may not be as fun as the manual M2 but it still is some hell of a car

@Nicolas-og2qn 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexRYT has one advantage, you can shift while drifting :)

@TheGrinerizer 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you guys just keep getting better and better. This may be your best work yet! Thanks for doing what you do. Signed, a longtime fan down in Atlanta, Georgia.

@darrenwalters6339 2 жыл бұрын

M2 looks a hell of a lot better, and the n55 in the M2 sounds way better to, the b58 in the m240i sounds a lot more muted and numb compared. M2 is the one for me 👌🏻

@leow.4854 2 жыл бұрын

Great video; sitting the same OG M2 in LBB colorway but crying in DCT - really wish there was a manual available at the time 🤕

@yuriydee 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos were actually part of what actually convinced me to get a M2C. Feels like the last of the nice looking BMWs and I just like the F87 design. Manual as well of course. With traction control off the car feels scary, like I have to tame it. I drive it every chance I get.

@TucsonDude 2 жыл бұрын

Are you afraid of the spun hub issue with your S55 engine?

@MrRootMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I wrote it under another video and I am writing it now here. The level of your production, editing, script, presentation and the chemistry between the presenters heave reached the best years of TOP GEAR with the Clarkson-Hammond-May trio. Seriously!

@hasiyajp 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🤌🏼🔥 It was nostalgic when u mentioned the top gear legendary trio 🥺

@sniper_rtx 2 жыл бұрын

The m2 is my dream car with that rounded headlight

@andreidragomir5360 2 жыл бұрын

Them standing with one finger up as shady said: "And put one of them fingers on each hand up" in the next verse. That is a subtle detail that really caught my eye

@nadiranarain9309 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas seems so genuinely happy during this entire video, you can see it in his eyes. Such a stunning car. So happy for him to finally have one of his own! ❤️❤️❤️

@BestMotorWerks 2 жыл бұрын

Thomas you are a true bmw m enthusiast. Happy to see a person likes his car so much..keep going

@jasonjones5896 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent fun video guys! It made me subscribe, you guys are good.

@azypk 2 жыл бұрын

How can we question if a manual M2 is better than a Xdrive. Congratulations for your new car

@edwardgrant69 2 жыл бұрын

Theses intros get better and better

@drdeke3000 2 жыл бұрын

Nice choice Thomas! My vote is to return the front plate to stock position. Also, not sure why BMW continually bloats their models as time passes on. Grows on the outside, at the same time reducing interior room. Curious choices. My E39 M5 weighs around the same as a new 2 series. Insane.

@MaxThyme Жыл бұрын

OH GOD THEY MESSED UP THE FACE AFTER ALL

@footballwarehouse6293 2 жыл бұрын

Your intros are so cool and the content is on another level, for that you just gained yourself a new subscriber.

@chunkymonkeymatt 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new BMW M2 Thomas. I also can't wait to see you guys compare your M2 to the Next Gen M2 when it comes out

@dcb1728 2 жыл бұрын

Wow... major burn on the Continental tires... or is that a major burn of the Straight Pipes (who are sponsored by Continental)?

@jonikomasu 2 жыл бұрын

Thought the same

@jimettamarna417 2 жыл бұрын

What would be the Continental recommended tire?

@fleecystheking 2 жыл бұрын

It’s certainly both! TH gets Michelin as a sponsor regularly, so it’s that as well.

@BrakRulesAll 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Michelin will come calling now. Joe Achilles has a solid partnership with them. Gotta be great to be backed by the best.

@siteczek 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty obvious burn of TSP. Not sure why there is so much beef between them. I would love to see some collaboration but it probably never happen. Anyways, back to the studio.

@MrVara411 2 жыл бұрын

I see you with that jab at the Continental tires... ;) Beautiful and wonderful daily driver, the M2. Congratulations!

@gamerclips1882 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted an m2c, then this m240 came out in that thunder night purple and my god. The m240 is a chunky boy but with the tech and color I’m leaning towards that one. We shall see in a few years after I purchase a house what I can afford. Love the video and cars guys well done!

@B4TM4NX 2 жыл бұрын

That was definitely an awesome episode. The whole time near the end I was wondering why James was so fixated with the rear seat headroom, but then I realized hey, he’s just a considerate dude. 100% Canadian now.

@TheWombatCredenza 2 жыл бұрын

The closer we get to an EV world, the more apparent that the experience is more important than being the stoplight king. IMHO- but I’m Wombat…

@JU5TAV6 2 жыл бұрын

BIG FACTS! THE SOUND, THE SMELLS ETC.

@1MTEK 2 жыл бұрын

You people are going to hate me for this comment, but there is nothing preventing a car manufacturer from attaching a resonator to the subframe and putting a stick shift and clutch pedal in an EV. BMW already synthesizes engine sounds. Why not BS the entire experience? haha

@JacesOwnWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Look at it this way. Why do these older Gen people spend hundreds of thousands on classic cars that are slow as balls? It’s for the same reasons. It’s the experience they remember having in them.

@JacesOwnWorld 2 жыл бұрын

@@1MTEK the moment an EV car does that, I’ll remember your comment, but I would put my money in it that that will never happen. Doesn’t mean they couldn’t. Just means they wouldn’t, because why…

@treverfogarty8514 2 жыл бұрын

Go ride a horse slower alway sucks

@robertopinna220 2 жыл бұрын

The old one is such a design masterpiece

@brianh3964 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this video. Appreciate you guys for putting this together!

@codskilclanchannel6420 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 2 series so much. I went with the m240 2017 because b58, awd, and cheaper. Still love the looks of the m2 because I think the only thing my car is missing is the width of the m2

@KareemKayy 2 жыл бұрын

i came close to doing it but i wanted an actual M car, didn't care for the awd, the wider looks alone is the reason j love my car a lot more, happy for you tho, but i didn't want any regrets and if i got a m240 vs an m2 i've sure i would've eventually gotten bored of it, plus they dnt offer manual! 😭 PS i just picked up a 2018 M2 in black last week , best choice ever, a little pricey but that's what M cars come with

@bikotheanimator6169 Жыл бұрын

This is what I am thinking about my next car. I have researched the F82 and A90 Supra. Now I have discovered this neat little M240i car with the x-drive option. I think my next car in the future will be a 2017-2020 M240i because of the price, AWD option it has the B58 engine, and it has the extra car space I like.

@codskilclanchannel6420 Жыл бұрын

@@bikotheanimator6169 yea it’s super great I still love it

@hammad_r7 2 жыл бұрын

Really love em all but the og M2 has a special place in onu hearts. Can't hate that beauty.😍💯

@lemoto8461 2 жыл бұрын

HOW DOES THE MANUAL M2 STILL *PUUURRRRRR* LIKE THAT??! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Also, was the camera a white AUDI RS5?? That's awesome guys ❤❤

@SME5724 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so beautiful ripping around those corners Thomas … congratulations 🎉 🍾

@Zemnexx 2 жыл бұрын

How are you two not absolutely killing it with the numbers you pull to your KZfaq channel, enough so that Thomas can have any BMW he liked and James can have 20 Miatas??

@ian2372 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of yalls videos just keep getting better and better! Love this channel. The purple pocket rocket looks awesome. Nobody buys a coupe for a backseat. Its a non factor for me.