M2 [Hot!] BMW M2 (2022) G87

[bmwblog]

Do you find the M2 a better drivers car than the M4?

Yes. More engaging due to the shorter wheelbase and smaller proportions. But not as raw as F87

 

[dalab]

I would like to see it in this "basic" version with the M performance parts wing but in the color of the body to see how it looks

 

[Centurion]

From what I gauge by the reviews. Behind the wheel, the M2 is in a nutshell an M4 with:
-Stiffer front suspension
-Softer rear suspension
-Tweaked M differential software

This results in a more entertaining handling but could have drawbacks on bumpier road. If you own a G80/G82, you would probably fit aftermarket springs to nudge its characteristics a bit closer to the M2. This is especially a worthwhile option if you like the design, customisation and extra power.

On merit the M2 is still a fantastic sportscar that’s well equipped and hardly has any rivals.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

From what I gauge by the reviews. Behind the wheel, the M2 is in a nutshell an M4 with:
-Stiffer front suspension
-Softer rear suspension
-Tweaked M differential software

This results in a more entertaining handling but could have drawbacks on bumpier road. If you own a G80/G82, you would probably fit aftermarket springs to nudge its characteristics a bit closer to the M2. This is especially a worthwhile option if you like the design, customisation and extra power.

On merit the M2 is still a fantastic sportscar that’s well equipped and hardly has any rivals.

It's rival is the M4. They are too close to each other. Even the price difference is not so big any more. The biggest advantage of the M4 is that it is made in Germany and not in Mexico.

 

[Centurion]

It's rival is the M4. They are too close to each other. Even the price difference is not so big any more.

Yupp. Like Audi S3 vs TTS.

It's positive for car buyers though. The spectrum from M240i and M340i to M3CS and Touring is generous.

 

[martinbo]

The biggest advantage of the M4 is that it is made in Germany and not in Mexico.

Is that really an advantage?

 

[AdvEvo]

The m2 has grown up that could be a good thing for a daily car. But for a daily car i rather buy me an X3M.

i don’t see the point of a grown up entry level M car. Buy an M4 if you want that.

The 1M was a nice entry level M car in price and size. It was the choice buying an expensive cayman GT4 or a cheaper 1m coupe to have fun on backroads or tracks. Now a new M2 or a secondhand cayman GT4 give me a second hand GT4 any day. If i could buy a new 1m coupe or second gt4. I would definitely buy a new 1m coupe. But he thats just me.

Bmw knows best. Horsepower sells. Weight is no issue. Oeeeh aaahhhh Apple generation buy into everything these days.

 

[klier]

The M2 is just too expensive for entry M. I agree with @AdvEvo for the most part there.
There should be an M1 with 4 pot, 300ish hp RWD manual and as little weight as possible, like 1500 kg EU MAX. Like an E46 M3 with much more torque.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Is that really an advantage?

Experience is a great factor when quality is concerned.

 

[SCOTT27]

It's rival is the M4. They are too close to each other. Even the price difference is not so big any more. The biggest advantage of the M4 is that it is made in Germany and not in Mexico.

Yes the 2er and M2 are manufactured in Mexico. But to BMW quality 1 standards conceived, evaluated and taught in Germany.

 

[klier]

Experience is a great factor when quality is concerned.

The Mexico plant is probably more advanced than the ones in Germany since it's brand new, and I doubt the training of the employees is any different.
And the materials come from the same sources.

 

[Centurion]

Horsepower sells. Weight is no issue.

Pretty much. Hardly any main stream manufacturer mentions weight in press releases unless it's a 20kg reduction from removing door bins, central arm storage and fitting a CF bonnet.

 

[martinbo]

I heard that Mexican robots put in less hours and drink too much tequila.

 

[Centurion]

I heard that Mexican robots put in less hours and drink too much tequila.

When a order a car that‘s built in Germany I avoid October allocation slots.

 

[dalab]

German cars have been manufactured in Mexico for decades, I had a Mexican Golf GTI in 1995, they have experienced people, and quality protocols have come a long way

 

[Rolf]

The weight has gone up hugely with this new car at 1740kg in RWD trim. When the X-drive will come out it will be over 1800kg, which is hardly any lighter than a M4. This new version is not as good looking as the previous M2, I am not sure I like the blocky air intakes, but the interior does look fantastic for this class of car.

 

[dalab]

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[CrunchSlaughtered]

I heard that Mexican robots put in less hours and drink too much tequila.

The people working there are with different consciousness. This is of great importance when any emerging problem has to be overcome. I can give you tons of examples. 10 years ago I had an issue with my American made E70. The rear left window was not opening correctly and it turned out that the rope of the el mechanism was not for the X5 but for the X3 (it's with different lenght). I doubt that this would happen in Germany.

 

[martinbo]

The people working there are with different consciousness. This is of great importance when any emerging problem has to be overcome. I can give you tons of examples. 10 years ago I had an issue with my American made E70. The rear left window was not opening correctly and it turned out that the rope of the el mechanism was not for the X5 but for the X3 (it's with different lenght). I doubt that this would happen in Germany.

Well, my G20 is made in Mexico and it's the best-built (by far) car I've ever owned. My wife's G01 X3 LCI is made in SA and feels incredibly similar in terms of solidity and tactility. It's also very solidly finished off. I think car manufacturing has gotten sophisticated enough for supply chain and production standardisation to ensure a very high proportion of commonality in terms of quality.

 

[Merc1]

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