Watch This Before Buying a BMW M2 Competition... 

I don't understand why people say you can't daily drive a manual car. I did it for years in Chicago traffic and had no problem. Modern cars have very light clutches so its not like a clutch from an old Lamborghini or Ferrari F40. Get out there a drive! Life Is Too Short To Drive Crappy Cars!

Majority of the people can't afford to own two or three cars, so the only car they own must do it all.

I always thought the goal of BMW's M cars to be the best daily drivers BMW could build. Fast, but not crazy; stiff but still pliant for road use; roomy with 4 seats and lot of storage. Maybe I'm off base here, but I daily a manual M2C and even doing a 60/70mph commute, it feels special and fun and makes me look forward to driving every day

I’ve daily driven my original M2 for 4 years and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it - don’t waste money on a second car - use the M2 and get some value and enjoyment from it before we have to go electric!! 🤪🤣

Been trying to tell people for ages that M2 rear wheel drive manual is the way to go but would they listen?

I can TOTALLY relate! I've had my M2c about 2 months now, 6MT of course, and knew exactly what I was getting and why I wanted it. My daily is a Golf R, also 6MT. What a perfect pair for the enthusiast driver.

I went DCT with my ‘18, coming from a manual 235 (and many other manuals prior to that). Daily’d the 235 with no problem except in heavy traffic. IMO the DCT is the best of both worlds. It’s a rifle bolt in Sport+ with paddles. And unfortunately they’re killing the DCT’s, so that’s the last of a truly great drivetrain. Slush boxes in the near future.

Well I got a mk7 gti dsg along w the dkg m2c. I agree w many that m2c is still acceptable for dd, the only issue is It is a bit low for my streets reality. I dont feel It bouncing or stiff at all that could have riding problems.

That’s all very well and good however, if then tuned. Where would you get a aftermarket clutch from? I modded my manual M240i to stage 2 and had to replace the stock clutch to help the torque.

Agree with your comments, daily driving mine I’m not making the most of it and you can very rarely use it on busy UK roads. While used prices are high im trading it in for the m135i xDrive. Shame really would of loved a manual m2 comp.

Recently got into an M240i I did the opposite and ignored all automatics and got an Manual LCI car. Its a pretty good one car garage as it can be quiet, comfortable and efficient but can become loud, dynamic and engaging. Because it is softer edged compared to an M2 though, I think if I had an auto it would be a far to isolated driving experience, at least for me personally.

Some people have to daily drive their dream car, baby it with schelpping around town. We can't afford a garage full with multiple choices, multiple car specs of cars, for every conceivable car use scenario.

Totally get that your content needs to align with sponsor/manufacturer opportunities but while you are waiting to sort the next blockbuster car can I suggest you try a 986/987 Boxster? I used to commute 500+ miles a week in my 986 2.7 and it was flawless IMHO. Sought B-roads where I could to avoid the motorways but it did those with aplomb as well. All that aside thanks for pushing out your content, have moved to Singapore where the chances of having a nice car and clothing the kids at the same time is slim.... Keep up the good work.

Confession: I own a DCT m2 comp. However, the majority of people (myself included) can’t afford to have 2 cars and therefore need to be able to get decent mpg and practicality but also be able to get fun out of it at weekends. I don’t think one can be concluded as better than the other- they just suit different uses. I had a 2016 golf GTI manual before and loved it, but having moved to DCT, I think it just takes a while to learn how the car interacts to get the same enjoyment out of a DCT car as a manual. Once you get used to a DCT, its still great fun, just in a different way to a manual in my opinion. But yes, in an ideal world we would all have a great manual 2nd car for the weekends… if we could all afford a 50k car as a second car.

Sadly the manual version is not available in my country, I would have bought the manual if it was. Still I am having more than enough fun driving the DCT M2 Comp. I keep a corolla which is reliable, cheap to run and maintain, as an alternative car. I don't use the M2 Comp as a weekend toy. It is the switch between the two that makes the experience of driving the M2 Comp even more special.

Manual is always the better option for driving experience

M2 isn’t a daily it’s too good and wasted on a commute imho

Weren’t all cars manual a few years ago? I mean, I’m not THAT old! DCT, and “ flappy paddles” are fairly new in real terms. There is no way you’d consider a Mk 1 Golf Gti or Peugeot 205 Gti in automatic ! We “Dailied” EVERYTHING.....

You were trying to get 42mpg from the S55?

How reliable is the S55 engine? Would you recommend this over a 2023 Toyota Supra 3.0 Manual? I've been really torn the last couple of months.

DCT, is streets ahead, manual is very average.

I disagree with the 2 car garage idea, to me the whole point of an M Car is that it is both the daily driver and the weekend toy. If you’re going to have a GTD as a daily, why not go for a proper2 seater sports car as weekend toy?

Still go auto M2 comp

Not many people have the kind of money to buy two cars, particularly when one is an M2 Competition!

It’s nice that the option for the 6 speed manual was free if you were fortunate enough to order one. Talk about the good old days ….

So glad I watched this video, I was about to buy a f8 tributo but got a golf instead

Most people can’t afford two cars to have a ‘toy at the weekends’ and a daily driver too. That’s why people want one car that does it all

Nice review man. I’m in the process of selling my S3 to get a manual M2.

This is a great ohnest review I have a m2 Comp Manuel, and so nice that you have been ohnest. Was a shame when you sold yours

I own a DCT M2, and tho it`s not perfect it is defo the right choice in the real world, The manual is not the cars strong point and manuals have never been great in any BMW`s. Trust me I know what I am talking about with owning plenty of BMW`s over the 40 years of driving.. Want a manual ? Look elsewhere for shits and giggles !!

Every optional extra.. It doesn't have a sunroof which is an absolute must for all my cars... Manual with a sunroof rare

I hope people don’t slate this video much like a lot of your previous videos as this one is a good one.

Better yet, get a manual LCI M2 for the extra rawness and that N55b sound track. No, I’m not biased, at all…

Seeing comments about 2 cars costing more but that is false. Two cars cost less. Paul mentioned a $20k “cheap” car but I suggest spending less on the DD and get an exciting second car. That way you don’t depreciate the expensive car while doing the boring miles.

🙏 Amen.

In 4-5 years everyone’s going to be looking for these cars like maniacs. They will be hard to come by.

Cs is just a badge every part is available to put on the comp, it’s a joke of a car , who cares if it has adaptive suspension it’s supposed to be hardcore it’s a cs but yet it’s comfier than the comp 🤣

As a daily in traffic a manual would piss me off,

E39 m5.👍

"As a daily driver, probably useless?" ... that's a bit harsh.

I have one of the last RHD manual M2Cs made, and I daily it, even taking my 15 month old son to nursery 4 days a week... wouldn't have it any other way... oh and the wife Has a manual M140i 💪 Keep up the good work Paul 👍

If you buy a BMW M with an auto trans you fucked up. My 335xi I’m running a single huge turbo over the twin with coil overs turbo back exhaust running on E85 with a back up nitrous tank. It has the full m package and smokes everything. My friend has an M2 manual with full bolt ons and I’m getting him by 3 car lengths before letting off.

I am a big fan but you seem to have massively scaled back your content and type of content, is there a reason for this ?

2018 M2 N55, way better daily, more reliable, much better sound, and you are missing out on 30 horses over the S55... big whoop.

I was waiting for the cement mixer in the background. Sorely disappointed, sorely disappointed.

If u can find me a m2 comp and a golf gtd on a monthly deal for £500-£600 I’m game but I’ve been looking at m2 comps and they are £500 just for that so where is the £100 monthly golf gtds I’ll take 2 😂

hi

£500 a month for this and a £20k daily? Not sure about that, maybe on a RU-vidr deal... 🤔

Manual everytime

Can I buy a manual electric car? Everything should be manual

I honestly don’t get why you wouldn’t use this for everyday use. I bet you constantly miss it when driving another car

So much waffle and fishing completely boring

I haven’t owned an automatic car since 1988, manual is where it’s at.

Hardly fully loaded. No sunroof

"I was expecting it to have the comfort levels of an 8 series" has to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Try reviewing grass growing instead from now on.

Why do ppl take opinions of youtubers so seriously? If ur gona spend 40k on a car I ain't trusting a guy who drives cars and is opinionated about them. Test drive it yourself

Paul, don’t listen to the people hating in the comments man. They won’t to knock you down but still clicked to watch you. Cheers mate.

I'm only going for a M240i but I'm in the same position. I know the ZF8 is a brilliant box, so much so that the new 'proper' M cars have ditched the DTC for it, but I love rowing through the gears. People are always recommending the ZF box but I just know I'll be underwhelmed on an enjoyment level.

Im here after i looked behind the glass last episode about manuels ! And yes i love Tony but hes full of shit about manuels 😂❤️

👍🏽👍🏽

Second

I'll stick with DCT

4th

Third

Lol at the views. What happened to this channel.

I used to really like this channel, it’s going nowhere now though!

Sixth

Good looking car M2 (comp or not) however feels like it (the 2 series) was already too old by the time the comp turned up. Also weighs too much.

First!!!! 👍

Paul just delete this channel go get a good job its finished. 👍

Third