@bmwblog I love the styling and that it's basically a mini M4. 1M or not, I've owned my N54 powered car for close to a decade and have no desire for another one or a S55. I still can't get on board with the look of the G80.
The g87 and g80 can be questionable with styling , the M1 and M2cs are in the hall of fame on capability and styling across the masses and for years to come will be the gold standard. The S55 is one of the most underrated engines in the bmw lineup IMO. My vote is the M2cs. Thank you BMW blog and Nate for the great content I’m a big fan and for the Debbie downers there are plenty of other videos to watch if you don’t care for this one so stop complaining and appreciate that this is done FOR US!!! Ty BMW
lol funny because i just got an OG manual m2 a few weeks ago and i think the g80 m3 will go down as down of the last great m3s because of the fact that it offered a manual and seems to be the last m3 with just an ICE. i think this generation of m cars will be praised in 10-15 years when we're fully into hybrids and EVs; then we're REALLY going to be reminiscing at the good ol ICEs; even if they had turbos
I have owned the 1M Coupe and it is a great drivers car. I have owned the first series M2 and really enjoyed it. I have owned the F80 M3 Comp and currently own the 2018 F80 M3 CS. I recently added the G82 M4 50 Jahre edition to my collection and decided not to go for the new M2. That is because the M4 will be better suited for longer Autobahn driving than the M2 with its shorter wheel base. As for styling, I kinda like both the new M2 and M3/4 despite the controversy.
der M2 ist aber auch schon so lang, meinst du der fährt sich unschön auf der autobahn? will wetten, dass er auch bei 250 usw. wie ein brett auf der bahn liegt.
@@bmwblog MT! going white like my previous 981S for the stormtrooper look. Wanted Lava Orange but the color choices are really limited as are options. No extended fuel tank or PCCB and for ED they will only hold a car 45 days.
Fantastic video Nate I enjoyed it! I’m looking to buy the new G87 M2 and personally although not quite as pretty as the previous gen, I still like it. As BMW are highly likely to release a xdrive competition variant in the near future - I think it’s best to wait for one of those. Keep up the great work.
Great comparison, but you didn't mention one of the big differences between the old and new M2: the almost infinite variations possible with new M2's handling, steering and braking settings. How was it set up during this video? If the back end wasn't as playful as you like, did you try changing the DSC or M Traction Control?
This is one of the best BMW videos out there, carwow did something like this but going straight, your input put my curiosity to rest wow wished you could have also have a tuned 135i N54 into the mix but that M1 is basically a 135i so i'll take it, keep it up with the old vs the new that's awesome, doing some tuned older models vs the newer ones is a cool concept, and to your question which one will i pick with no hesitation that M2.
@@bmwblog Yea believe me i had many including BMWs nothing like black, red or white i make them look amazing, but as far as that new M2 all i would do to it is 1 and a half lowering and black tint all around it and keep it stock for a year then tune it to stage 2 at least and i'll be killing AMGs. I'm a great driver but your driving skills are superb.
The ones that makes you smile and laugh are the ones that you will always want to take out for a drive. The G8x are just not on my mind every time I get out of them
I'm fortunate to own both a 1M and M2CS. Both are amazing cars and plenty capable. The 1M is destined to become a true icon for BMW, there's no dispute. The M2CS has the potential to become an iconic BMW as well, but the 1M has already made its way into the "iconic" BMW list... time will tell. Until then, I'll enjoy each. Ironically I enjoy my modded 135i most of all! :)
I love my FBO 135i. The thing is absolutely raw. It never fails to make me absolutely cackle. Even though it doesn't have the M bodykit, it still looks like a pair of shoulders just muscling down the road.
G87 all day, was between both a used M2CS and a new G87, G87 hands down. Look extremely menacing in person especially when lower, muscle car like design. M2CS is a looker for sure but dated when sitting next to G87
@@bmwblog I’ve had my m2 cs manual for a few months now - had a m2 comp before and a 1 series m coupe years ago. The m2 cs has a basic raw drive. No stupid touch screens, hand break buttons, over complex driving setting etc I work a lot for BMW and after spending a lot of time with BMW China I see the design of new BMWs is to suit the large Asian market - clearly shown in design and ‘features’ and as communicated by BMW The m2 cs clearly wasn’t influenced but the Asian purchasing % and ticks all my boxes
Unfortunately we did not have the time to time them all (no pun intended). It was so muck workload in just a few hours and simply had to focus on just driving. This is why we messed up a bit the drag races too, they were too rushed
"The new m2 will be quicker on track than old m2 cs, but not as fun.." Wondering what's so fun driving on track at full speed and chasing seconds? Shame Bmw Blog that you cannot have decent presenter for such great car collection in one place.
@@bmwblog Good answer. But for the record Clarkson is able telling stories but def not a good driver at all. 😉 Rowan Atkinson, in fact would be much better than your colleague too. 🙂
I currently drive a M2 Competition and are looking to update. Whilst I’m sure the new M2 is great to drive I just can’t live with those looks. I may have to wait another 18 months or so and look seriously at an 2025 M3.
@@bmwblog that’s why I’ll probably wait until 2025 when the new M3 is released. I’m also considering an Alpha Romeo Giulia Q. but would prefer to stay with BMW. Time will tell.
@@mike786551 i think so too. because the next M3 will be a full or half electric car. i would'nt bet, that it will gonna be awesome. i think it's more time to save one of the last non electric m....
I know. We really tried. We were happy they got us the M2 CS and 1M. They rarely give those out. They are part of the BMW Classic fleet in the US. So there was no way we could start demanding now this M3 and that 2 Series etc...On top of the fact that we were the first to track the M3 CS and pretty much burn their rubber :)
@@bmwblog zf8 auto, all white with sunroof, with the shadow line package and the carbon fiber interior, not the carbon fiber seats nor the roof but that s what s on my budget lol ordered it back on November 22, got it on June this year
Older M2CS for me, more fun, MUCH better looking, in fact, the best M car of it's generation. New M2 is obviously a much more capable car, but it seems too safe. 1M I was never a fan of, it's not a real M car imo, just a parts bin special, and I always found it ugly. M3 great daily, but not the prettiest. All out of my budget, so I guess I'll have to be happy with my M140i 🙂
@@bmwblog Maybe yes. I worked in the motor trade for many years and got to drive most of the hot hatches and M cars, but the 1M is one I have yet to actually drive myself. It just looks so ugly for starters (and I know looks are subjective, my own M140i isn't exactly 'pretty'). It just seemed over hyped and not special enough, compared to other M cars. I wanted it to be a scaled down M3, and when I first got to sit in one, it just wasn't, by a long way. I have been driven as a passenger in one, and it just didn't ignite any feelings for me.
