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Just critics being critics, they say things for attention. Can't say every car is awesome as that's boring. make a big deal about the 2 degree angle on the seat, complain about the rev matching like its actually bad, say classic lines like steering is dead and feedback is squirmy. cliche and nonsense strewn together eloquently keep a writing critic his job.. Say something inflammatory that people flip out about or say its great in one review and then bash it the next. we are talking about it arn't we? mission accomplished.
to put it fifth out of 6th is pure nonsense though. To compare it against the boxster S isn't fair. imo the article makes no sense. |
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01-24-2017, 02:28 PM | #25 |
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I would have zero problem with rev matching if there were an on/off button.
And I still don't get why they link turning it off with no stability control at all. But I'm doing my best to ignore it and heel/toe myself as usual. It's amazing how good I am at it now, though |
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01-24-2017, 02:37 PM | #26 |
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Performance car is about speed. Driver's car is about feel. This article is crap and I can only comment on cars I've driven which is the 718, Focus RS, M2, and FRS. Out of these car the 718 will destroy everything in terms of feel and speed. It is the better FRS. However in terms of steering slop, response and the way the car feels I would rank,
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01-24-2017, 07:38 PM | #27 |
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M2 Vs 1le Vs Rs Vs 124 Vs 718 Vs 86
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I have slowly realized that outside of a few journalists with actual racing credentials, car reviewers are entertainers first and drivers second. As I have gotten the chance to meet some in person and drive on track and in the car with them, I realized that some of them aren't very good drivers.
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01-26-2017, 11:44 AM | #29 |
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I STILL don't think it makes a lot of sense to compare a purpose-built two seater sports car to a 4 seat "all rounder" that costs $15 grand less comparably equipped. Their markets overlap, perhaps, but they are not really that similar.
I didn't consider the 718 S because I already HAVE a purpose built two seat Porsche for tracking. It fulfills a different role. That, and I'm not going to pick a four over a six, especially when the same car came in a six a year or so ago. I did flirt with the idea of a 2014 Cayman S, but, again, that was after umpteen months on M2 lists with no car, and I reluctantly realized I was just being impatient. |
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TEASER: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro LT 1LE vs. 2017 BMW M2 - Head 2 Head Ep. 86
Looks like Jason's back in an M2! Will he flip flop again? Available on MT demand, otherwise the rest of us have to wait a few weeks. |
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This list doesn't make much sense to me . Chris Harris mentioned he couldn't understand how "Fiat made the abarth 124 feel so dull" http://www.topgear.com/videos/chris-...-red-bull-ring 3:20 minute marker and you'd be better on a regular Miata. I rented a Camaro for the weekend, although I was pleasantly surprised, it was no where near my M2 in terms of performance and fun.
I wonder if there is stipend bias here. |
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03-01-2017, 12:46 AM | #37 |
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Now in my 6th BMW, I think this entire negative review boils down to one simple problem, and it's a problem BMW has created for itself: awful electric steering.
BMW was for years known for not only great handling, but magical steering that gave you an instantaneous and direct connection to the road. Up through my Ms and even m 335iS, hydraulic steering did the job just fine. But suddenly, some "genius" engineering group decided that numb, soul-less electric steering was worth it because it "saves 1/4 mile per gallon of gasoline." I love my M3. I hate its steering. I've driven my friend's M2, and it feels only marginally better. Bad steering makes cars feel heavier, disconnected, and unresponsive. Electric steering gives very little feedback about what's actually happening with the contact patch between the tire and road. Maybe it's because at my age, I've spend a lifetime driving hydraulically steered vehicles, but let's be honest: Electric steering hasn't improved vehicle feel, or handling, or feedback. My 1977 VW Rabbit had a better steering rack and feel than modern BMWs. I may be a ludite, but WHY IN HEAVEN'S NAME CAN'T BMW EITHER FIX THE DAMN SYSTEM OR JUST PUT HYDRAULIC UNITS IN THE M CARS?????? Every single review of the M3/4 and M2 has mentioned this (and don't even start adding up all the reviews that have absolutely panned the base 3 series, numb 5 and 6 series, etc.). Wake up BMW!
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It isn't at all negative.
“This car is hands down the best BMW made in at least five years, probably more. It’s the first M car in a long time to actually live up to the Ultimate Driving Machine tagline,” features editor Christian Seabaugh says. Others in our test group mirrored the sentiment. Which is why it stunned, irked, and bemused me that the panel voted the Bimmer fifth out of six entries. I would reach for the M2 keys before any others in this pack. It has everything a driver wants: forceful power, reassuring handling, a smooth-enough ride, fantastic seats, interior refinement galore, and intuitive infotainment. Road test editor Chris Walton says the M2 has one of the sweetest engines around and torque available everywhere. There is a mesa of power through the middle gears, so you don’t have to downshift to get a surge of acceleration. The M2 was the second-quickest car in Randy Pobst’s race around the Streets of Willow. Even at its wallet-straining 54 large, the Bimmer deserves better than finishing second to last. I voted it first, and if I were to impose an executive (editor) order, that’s where it would have stayed. – Mark Rechtin" I'd say that they loved the car but had to make some weird choices when voting to get some attention. Like "wow, the Abarth won!!!" It's like the test where the 228i coupe won as best driving BMW over 1M, M2, M4 and some other M cars. It's just to make a point and surprise the readers. |
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It does seem kind of weird that for what seems like negligible mileage improvement BMW risks the driving feel that is central to its core mission. Maybe its core mission is different now. The M2 suggests that it still beats in some hearts in Munich. |
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BMW's core mission is very clearly stated: efficient dynamics. That is why there is a MPG effeciency gauge in the M2 instead of an oil temp gauge. They are transitioning from a performance company to an efficiency company. That sticker is on every car they sell and on every page of their websites.
Contrast that with Chevy, who drops a 650hp engine into their affordable Camaro platform, and gives you adjustable camber plates, spool-valve coilovers, and functional aero from the factory. With 305/325 tires, and a price under $70k. With no allocation bullshit. The really funny thing is the Chevy gets the same MPG as the M2 anyway. Lol. BMW needs to step it up. |
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If the 1LE ZL1 was available a year ago, I would have. The M2 is a better car for around town, but I am dropping $25k in modifications into the M2 and it will still be slower than a stock ZL1 around a track.
Very disappointing to be honest. BMW is not really a performance brand anymore. Here is a list of companies for which their top-tier car is faster around a track than BMW's: Lexus Mercedes Audi Alfa Romeo In fact, BMW's fastest performance car is the slowest out of all the mainstream luxury manufacturer's. How do you reconcile that with the ethos of the "Ultimate Driving Machine?" My Volkswagen Golf R has built in oil temp, coolant temp, and even a lap timer. But hey, you can see your current MPG in your BMW! |
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Which cars are you comparing? The M4 GTS (7.27.88) is only slower than the very pricy Mercedes SLS Black Series (7.26.40) around the nordschleife. But ok. Let's exclude the special versions... (ie not GTS, no Black Series and no other special limited version...) Then BMW have these on the top 100 list: 85. BMW M4 7:52.00 96. BMW M5 7.55.00 (The M2 is 7.58.00 but rumour has it that it's been driven faster than that. And this modded M2 did it in 7.22.00 https://www.autoevolution.com/news/t...te-109989.html which is quite a bit faster than the Chevy at 7.29.00) Mercedes has got NO ONE! No, the C63 didn't make the list. The M4 did. Audi: 64. Audi R8 V10 7.44.00 Lexus: 50. Lexus LF-A 7.38.00 Alfa: 52. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 7.39.00 The R8 V10 and the LF-A are not comparable to the M4 and M5. They are supercars and much more expensive. The ONLY car that stands out here is the magnificent Quadrifoglio. But it's an Alfa and will probably break down a lot. The ZL1 is indeed very fast but it isn't my cup of tea. I think it's vulgar. |
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