BMW M2 vs Death Valley - Instrumented Test Review (Car and Driver)

4MULA_1 · 03-21-2016, 11:09 AM

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Full review @ http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-valley-review

"The M2 is a modern BMW, which means the steering is a bit removed and the stereo plays engine sounds. But it has the look, if not the irrepressible soul, of the 1-series M. It's a shrunken M4, both in size and price. An M4 starts at $66,695 and the M2 costs $52,695. Get the M2 and save the $14,000 for a rainy day."

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DocWeatherington · 03-21-2016, 12:40 PM

Can't wait for the Comp Pack.. or the GTS, CSL versions

DD88 · 03-21-2016, 03:33 PM

Well I can't wait to try the m2 on track

WWFit · 03-21-2016, 03:34 PM

Looks pretty good. I'm a lease guy for write off reasons. Better lease options on my M3 F80 than this M2

Eddien123 · 03-21-2016, 03:40 PM

Unless you need the space, I see no reason to get an f8x. The f8x will still outsell this car no doubt but to an enthusiast it's a simple choice. Still wonder why they'd pipe in fake noise when the exhaust actually has a good tone? Who knows?...

Diver · 03-21-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

Unless you need the space, I see no reason to get an f8x. The f8x will still outsell this car no doubt but to an enthusiast it's a simple choice. Still wonder why they'd pipe in fake noise when the exhaust actually has a good tone? Who knows?...

Makes me wonder too.

3tekcorps · 03-21-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Can't wait for the Comp Pack.. or the GTS, CSL versions

Just hold out for the F89 M2. I heard it's going to be the shizz.

M Heart · 03-21-2016, 04:04 PM

M2 on the track it's actually quite a blast to drive. Compared to my F80 and since I'm not a pro driver or even close, I felt the reduced power on the M2 was a bit more manageable to me and it had no problem putting down compared when I push my M3.

dbworld4k · 03-21-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

Unless you need the space, I see no reason to get an f8x. The f8x will still outsell this car no doubt but to an enthusiast it's a simple choice. Still wonder why they'd pipe in fake noise when the exhaust actually has a good tone? Who knows?...

Sound deadening.

OrangeCrush · 03-21-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Sound deadening.

Which was removed from the M2.

dbworld4k · 03-21-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeCrush

Which was removed from the M2.

Not entirely.

firedown31 · 03-21-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

Unless you need the space, I see no reason to get an f8x. The f8x will still outsell this car no doubt but to an enthusiast it's a simple choice.

Not to be that guy... but the M2 == f87 == f8x

BruceM · 03-21-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dbworld4k

Sound deadening.

Makes sense in the abstract, but BMW also boasts of having removed 25 pounds of sound deadening material from the M2.

Bosozoku · 03-21-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by firedown31

Not to be that guy... but the M2 == f87 == f8x

Old F8x = M3/M4

New F8x = M2

We should refer to them as old and new F8x.

Sedan_Clan · 03-21-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceM

Makes sense in the abstract, but BMW also boasts of having removed 25 pounds of sound deadening material from the M2.

That was probably where the very minor weight savings came from.

Cal · 03-21-2016, 05:17 PM

Not sure why the piped sound through the stereo is such a big deal or a deal breaker for some. It can be coded out.

Eddien123 · 03-21-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by firedown31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddien123

Unless you need the space, I see no reason to get an f8x. The f8x will still outsell this car no doubt but to an enthusiast it's a simple choice.

Not to be that guy... but the M2 == f87 == f8x

Hahaha ahh you got me. M3/4**

AlpsRider · 03-21-2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceM

Makes sense in the abstract, but BMW also boasts of having removed 25 pounds of sound deadening material from the M2.

I can verify that the hood sound insulation is missing on the M2. I saw it at the Motor Show with the hood up.

cole3488 · 03-21-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Just hold out for the F89 M2. I heard it's going to be the shizz.

what have you heard? and who from.... sounds like another complete speculation with no info

raysspl · 03-21-2016, 05:43 PM

That's great & all but I'm still hopeful that one day the M2 will be available in Sakhir Orange, Valencia Orange, or some red-orange hue/combo. That'll be the one for me.

3tekcorps · 03-21-2016, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cole3488

what have you heard? and who from.... sounds like another complete speculation with no info

Nothing. I was being sarcastic. I think there's an entire thread dedicated to the M2 CSL fantasy though.

cole3488 · 03-21-2016, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Nothing. I was being sarcastic. I think there's an entire thread dedicated to the M2 CSL fantasy though.

ya lol I just thought with the number that's the first time I saw that. I think they will eventually do something, but it will be closer to when the next m4 comes out.

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