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But I have no doubt whatsoever which car I'd rather be in... To me, the S55 M2C doesn't look, sound or feel like a 'real M2' to me judging from these reviews. It seems like a departure from what made the car great (incredible value, great sound/looks and a good amount of poke in stock form) and now comes across as a smaller M3/M4 that basically requires mods from the outset (muffler delete and exhaust being the main ones). It's a different proposition now and certainly not nearly as attractive to me as the LCI I bought was. It's now heavier, sounds worse, looks worse (subjective but that's my opinion), more expensive, and power delivery isn't as fun (apparently). Are all those negatives worth a 'real M' engine that can be tuned for super high HP, some sports seats and M mirrors? Not in my opinion... But each to their own! |
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07-31-2018, 02:34 PM | #137 | |
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I like EVO magazine comments about the motor and it's power delivery. Very much respect their opinions on cars. "What’s changed is the way it delivers the goods – and it’s very much for the better. It pulls from low down with the same lag-free muscle of the old unit, but it now has hunger for revs, eagerly spinning around to 7500rpm redline with a lovely mechanical growl and just a hint of turbo whistle." Above statement sounds like a proper S designated motor. |
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07-31-2018, 02:46 PM | #138 |
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EVO also said "the M2 never really caught the imagination like it should"
Could have fooled me! |
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07-31-2018, 03:04 PM | #139 |
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07-31-2018, 03:08 PM | #140 |
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It's hard to believe some of these journalists are talking about the same engine they trashed when the F8X first came out...
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07-31-2018, 03:09 PM | #141 |
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It's exactly because of such statements that makes me question the validity of these car reviews! I can't wait to hear some unbiased review by the likes of Chris Harris or even better by our own members here
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07-31-2018, 03:30 PM | #142 | |
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Pistonhead review is a bit different from others. It is written as a comparison to the 718. Interesting article. Was hoping they would do one of their video reviews. Pistonhead staff always come off as true enthusiasts.
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07-31-2018, 03:37 PM | #143 | |
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OMG, I watched using Youtube's subtitles and auto-translate, which probably got about 25% of the translation right. But, I can't remember that last time I've laughed this hard at a Youtube video. This guy is AWESOME. This is the guy I want to go out and get hammered with in Dusseldorf! |
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Just watched it again. He's enjoying the car like no other of the reviewers i've seen driving the car.
One thing maybe worth translating is that at 06:15 he points out about the responsiveness of the engine, demonstrates few times and seems pretty satisfied. Was driving a 6MT.
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Motoring.com.au video review.
https://www.motoring.com.au/bmw-m2-c...review-113883/ Covers sound, weight and more. Good short review. |
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Driving.ca video review.
Another short one. Bonus funny Canadian accent. Jeez this car is getting good reviews. Can’t wait. |
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Loves how light the car feels as it reminds him of the e30 M3. :P |
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He’s great. My 13 year old son and I both watch his stuff. Then say “cheers” in that crazy voice back and forth.
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Love the videos! Car looks amazing. But that FAKE speaker generated ENGINE NOISE in all of the videos! It was the first thing I programmed out of my M2. Got to get rid of it so you can actually hear what the REAL car is doing.
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Maybe when you remove this you hear a touch more but the exhaust is so quiet, you only hear it properly with the window open and even then it is mehhhhh... The exhaust sounds like a food mixer. MR |
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