Chris Harris Drives His BMW M2 CS 

When a man that has driven everything under the sun decides to spend his own money on a car, you know it's good.

We need more of Chris on RU-vid, I miss the good old days. Chris Harris on cars was amazing.

Agreed! “What’s the point of working when you can’t buy stupid toys?!”

This film gave me such “Chris Harris on cars” vibes. Proper stuff, love it!

That’s the prettiest BMW in years, too. 5 stars.

Chris still produces the best car driving videos on RU-vid - period.

Brilliant video, I wanted one when I filmed it a year ago and I still want one now, really got under my skin that car!

Pleaseeeeee more Chris Harris content, don’t care what it’s about but I could watch him for days

I remember as a young adult saving everything I could for the next car or motorcycle - when you look at that way, blowing lots of money on something like this suddenly seems reasonable.

Over 19 years I read the articles about cars by Chris Harris. Even today I still have some newspapers in the cellar that are almost 18 years old. And I like one thing he does. He is an honest journalist / driver who is not afraid to say about very popular brands: It sucks! I almost bought the new M3 but after Chris' report, I decided to keep my beautiful M4-2015. Yes, the car is just fun

Man, I feel like I’ve watched him slowly grow older. One of the best reviewers period

Time flies while watching Chris Harris reviewing a car. Especially one that I really fancy. Great car indeed. Please keep these videos coming, Chris.

I LOVE CH's non-TG videos!👍

Chris Harris is one of best car enthusiast ever. Been watching him since his Chris Harris on cars videos. Never change my man

‘What’s the point of working if you can’t buy stupid toys’ is now my new line for my wife…. Thank you 🤣

The way Chris does his videos is really smooth - I LOVE THAT! I don't like fast stuff, frames which I could not see. Chris, PLEASE, PLEASE, make more of these! I remember your videos from before and I know you have a heart driven by petrol!

Definitely keep it, Chris. If you have the space. The green & gold is so cool and the stance is just perfect. Perfect blend of power, beauty and practicality. Great video too. Like Chris in the old days. Enjoyed every minute of it.

I bought my M2 in 2018 and I still love it. The M division had taken an M235 (itself, a fine car), put it in a cage and fed it performance enhancing chemicals and the result was the OG M2. Then it escaped from the lab. I'm half joking but the car has been a lot of fun and I still get a few compliments.

So happy BMW decided to make this, it must genuinely be one of the best cars ever made

Glad you've had such a good time with yours, Chris. My 2021 M2 Competition flooded itself with rain water with only 400km on the engine (presumably due to poor sunroof guttering fitment from the factory). I've spent almost 6 months trying to get BMW to treat it as a manufacturer warranty situation, which they've refused to do at every turn. It would appear that poor guttering and seals, leading to a brand new car flooding itself during regular rain is the customer's fault. As a result it's sat there almost entirely undriven, and still unrepaired for the entire year. My friend's sister-car in a neighboring state had fitment issues in the cockpit leading to wind buffeting, an intercooler hose which came off on the highway and left him broken down with the kids in the back, and then finally had its sensors decide all his tyres were flat, stranding itself on his driveway. The M2 has represented the single worst automotive experience I've ever had, and I've heard about a notable number of build quality issues with others outside of mine. It's interesting to see how a person's experience with them can drastically change based on the seeming flip of a coin. Again, glad you've not experienced this, as I would not wish it on anybody. Certainly not with BMW's complete apathy toward the situation. It's important that people also hear about the other, slightly less exciting side of owning these cars.

Best automotive journalist of this era

I had the pleasure of driving an F80 comp a few times working in Bath BMW (thank you Edwards dad) still regularly look back fondly on those drives some 4yrs later. Superb car and nearly the same weight as the M2?! Family car perfection, that and a GT3 touring for ring trips… if my numbers come up. 💕 Great video as per usual

Great video, didn’t skip a single second. Chris Harris was the reason I got a Mk1 Focus RS all them years ago, seeing his left foot braking take advantage of that diff was just awesome.

Chris hit the nail on the head. It’s what these sort of cars should be about. I’ve got a GR Yaris (not comparing to this) and it’s the same thing. It just makes me smile. I really want one of these but they’re likely to be a car that appreciates ands that’s deserved but, a little sad when I think I’ll never get to own one. So you lucky few take care of care of them.

Can we use this platform for more “We need more bread” films pretty please CH, Neil and Collecting Cars?

Chris should keep this one. We all know this (and the M5 CS) will be the last of the special BMWs.

It’s the oldest feeling Chris Harris style video, and I love that.

Chris sold me on this and its not cheap however, it put a smile on my face, every single time. Thank you for the review.

Fantastic content as always from Mr Harris. Love the M2 comp and cs

Chris Harris , you re a driver. Loving those hard tailing drifts. So much control. Big respect. Lovely car 👌🏼💯

It looks gorgeous in that green.

I miss your reviews like this that used to be more regular. Thanks for the great video!

This was such a good video. Funny, insightful, raw. Thanks so much Chris for posting these every once in a while. They put a smile on my face and remind me why I love cars.

Green and Gold. As an Oakland Athletics fan I approve!

Brilliant Production here, Great Commentary And Video Work.

Chris Harris is the man. I love your videos. The colour combo is fantastic; green with gold wheels is stunning

Love this...and agree, as you get older, your toys just come in bigger boxes! Traded in my M2 Comp last week (which I had for 3 years) for a M4 Comp XDrive. Felt rather emotional driving it to the dealership that last time, found myself stroking it gently and saying goodbye. Although a step down from the CS, I absolutely loved that car (tuned it to 520hp & Remus exhaust). It was a handful and thrilling...driving it felt like an event (especially during the winter months!). Still at the foreplay stage with the M4 (engine still at break-in), not really had a chance to get to know her (yet)...more grown up and capable, sure, but I know I'll miss my M2's raw thrills.

Man you are the best car journalist ever for many enthusiasts over the world 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗 Just love those angle, your interpretations from feeling to words are just amazing 😻

Can’t stop watching this video... amazing car and nicely setup

That “BBC Radio 4” tune-in says a lot more about Harris than he’s ever stated himself.

Yes Chris we definitely need a place to keep our issues😂. We leave the wife at home, get in the car, open storage and keep your issues then go for a long 1hr drive to clear your head

I reckon I could watch Monkey all flipping day. Feels like he’s one of your good mates just hanging in about cars - which is what I reckon he’s aiming at. Thanks Chris, keep these vids. Ok’ing mate!

Great review! I have a 2020 BMW m2 competition and I love it. Smile every time I'm behind the wheel.

Cris, I love everthing about this vidoe. You are great! It makes me long for the good ole days!

I think these are fab looking things. The standard 2 series is an awkward looking little car, but the M treatment with those big arches removes the awkwardness of the basic car. My local dealer have a blue in the showroom and parked next to the latest horror shows that are the M3/4 it looks even better. The wrap looks good; love the colour. I had to turn off the economy dual in my old M140i because it did my head in.

Great car, nice spec. I also like a skinny round steering wheel. Our E21 has the most slender of steering wheels, amazing how much thicker they’ve become.

God I love these videos with Chris, epic. Such a legend. What a car too. Green is stunning

Immediately pressed as I saw Chris Harris.. amazing content as always!

Chris out here like Jacque Cousteau sharing his explorations with us.

The GOAT showing everyone else how it's done. School is in session RU-vidrs.

The red bonnet makes all the difference Chris… apart from your driving skills, outspoken no nonsense explanations… and hell yesss the M2CS… finally a real car! Grandioso! More please 👍🤙

That last shot with whispers playing is just sublime !!!

I love the connection Chris has with the feel of a car and how it makes you feel. That’s something shared with the real petrol heads. We get it. Love Chris’s enthusiasm, it’s very infectious as a car fan.

The M2 CS shows that it doesn't take insane horsepower or otherworldly tech to make a great car

Genuinely cannot get enough of Harris waxing lyrical about cars - you can really see the passion he has for this M2 CS, and also can tell how much fun he has with it.

I quite appreciate you reviewing your own cars. This quality of content is actually quite rare.

I have the regular comp and absolutely love it. Its held value very well already and I'm having a similar debate about whether to sell and have owned it for nearly free, or keep it long term until it hopefully comes back up again one day. Just enjoying it for now!

Really good video, Chris is in his element and at his best. I’ve been pining for an M2 for a while now, I agree with others it’s comfortably the prettiest M car, it just looks right. I also absolutely love that green, and with the gold CS wheels they compliment each other perfectly. I’m now wondering though, why spend the money on a CS to daily drive when you could just upgrade the suspension on an M2 comp, like Chris has done here, fit an akrapovic and have it remapped to suit? Of course it won’t be as special. But for the money spent surely it can’t be that much less enjoyable on a British backroad? Great car, great vid. Need to convince the mrs to turn our g30 540i into an M2 now. Thanks for the upload.

As a CS owner, all I can say is, don't move on. The more I drive this car the more I wouldn't give it up for anything. I had a modified 135i before this, and as much wild fun as that was, the CS is the perfect balance for local backroad carving and traceability. Even with the manual, it's actually enjoyable to drive in traffic with the light clutch and auto rev match. Only car I'd consider trading for is a GT3 Touring, but that's a big leap in price. (I got my CS at sticker)

Chris is the best, bar none! Thoroughly enjoy his reviews and commentary!

So happy i found this video! I have an m140i and i absolutely love it, my dream car is an m2 comp (or CS if i won the lottery) and i couldn't agree more with everything that's said in this video :)

Looks great in green with the gold. In fact it looks a bit like my 1995 M3 GT, I have Gold BBS wheels on it now, and it also has yellow calipers, ceramic brakes and a 3.0L Twin turbo (making a bit more power though). It’s a bit like a 27 year old version of this M2 CS

MORE MORE MORE.....really missing "Chris Harris On Cars"....🙏👌

That green paint... 😍😍

I have gt3 touring and m2 CS also. Same setup as you and adore both. First 100 miles of ownership I tossed the stock shifter and threw in an auto solutions shifter. Transforms the shifter feel yet still use the stock boot / knob

I’ve got the original N55 M2 and it’s amazing! The comp and CS must be phenomenal

I've driven the M2 and man it's alot of fun!! The green and gold is drop dead gorgeous!!!

Chris on Cars was super good. Please come back with this great show.

Seems like a keeper Chris … end of an era, never to be seen again. Potentially a super classic

This vid makes me happy that I bought my M2Comp. Although not the CS, the M2C is my first ‘fun’ car and I’m really enjoying getting to know it. I was originally gonna try to keep the KMs low, but I eventually decided ‘fuck it mate!’ and I drive it more regularly now 🤩

totally agree with you, Chris. thanks for sharing this with us.

A huge Mercedes fan here... But my God, this BWM is something special! Awesome video!

You know the car is great when a no nonsense, unbiased performance car reviewer like Chris Harris buys one for his own pleasure and fun. 👍

Some say his name….All we know he is Chris Harris!

Amazing video! Would love to see more Chris Harris Drives here!

Awesome to see the videos of your own cars that you own and review.!

I’ve sold my M2c for 3k less than I paid for it after almost 3 years. My M4 xdrive arrives in 2 weeks. Hope I’ve not made a mistake lol.

Evo car of the year 2020: BMW M2 CS Evo car of the year 2021: BMW M5 CS CS models are not just a gimmick or a marketing ploy, they are serious cars for serious drivers.

Thanks for the experience Chris.

Here to say that I enjoyed this video. Thank you for the quality content.

Give me an e46 M3 anyday

90k lol

Thanks Chris and Neil for the Video!

Anything with the words Chris Harris and cars is a must watch superb 👍👍

heavy,extraordinarily numb steering, needs 10k in upgrades to work as intended. Why the CS is not the standard m2 is totally beyond me. Are Bmw sabotaging their "standard" m cars to unlock them at absurd premiums? don't get me started on the price tag. Keeps the e46 values up so i'm not complaining :)

Sorry Chris, respect when respect is due, you can keep all the torque the modern M cars give you, but revving the absolute nuts off any old school M engine (those ITBs!!!!) all the way to 8K+.....nothing beats that even by todays standards....despite the notories issues related to then (knock knock).

Chris, I bought my 2018 M2 from the factory because of your review, and now I have the opportunity to purchase an M2CS and your review is having the exact same effect on me. Cheers from the good old USA.

Thanks Chris 🙏🏻🤟🏻 keep this stuff coming, would love to own n M2 one day

£90k - lol.

Absolutely beautiful spec

How can you not love this man

Those wheels are lovely. Great color combo.

Took me back to the PH days. C63 507 vids etc. Flippin brilliant

Color combo is Amazing Chris!!!

Got to love his honesty and passion ❤

My dream car, I need this in the near future !!

I appreciate your honesty!

Love that green wrap with the gold wheels!

This is a brilliant spec! I love this color and wheels

Had my 1M 10 years and loved everyday..i remember when Chris bought his and I loved it even more lol