[2020m2c]

When I was shopping for a car in 2019 my decision came down to M2C vs Evora. These were to be secondary or even tertiary cars, not sole transportation. Ultimately I went with M2C for a few reasons, but mostly the performance, plus being a 3 pedal car, at a $60k price tag just couldn't be beat.

Daily driver? Kind of…meaning to and from work on nice days, able to do minor errands and pick up a kid or 2 for short rides. Either car could have done that.

Now that I have the M2C I appreciate its versatility and practicality. I'm glad for the plethora of bolt-on upgrades that are available for better handling and huge power bumps — none of which are easy for the Evora.

And yet I'm still watching the Evora market and itching to get one as soon as it cools down a little.

Why? Because the M2 just doesn't feel "special". It's a great car but a little plain Jane and not experiential. I agree with the guys in the video — the M2 will always be a 2 series BMW with a lot of great upgrades. It will never feel like a purpose-built sports car. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, just a different experience. For those reasons I have no intention of replacing the M2. But I want an Evora as well 🤪

[6speed_M2]

Originally Posted by 2020m2c

When I was shopping for a car in 2019 my decision came down to M2C vs Evora. These were to be secondary or even tertiary cars, not sole transportation. Ultimately I went with M2C for a few reasons, but mostly the performance, plus being a 3 pedal car, at a $60k price tag just couldn't be beat.

Daily driver? Kind of…meaning to and from work on nice days, able to do minor errands and pick up a kid or 2 for short rides. Either car could have done that.

Now that I have the M2C I appreciate its versatility and practicality. I'm glad for the plethora of bolt-on upgrades that are available for better handling and huge power bumps — none of which are easy for the Evora.

And yet I'm still watching the Evora market and itching to get one as soon as it cools down a little.

Why? Because the M2 just doesn't feel "special". It's a great car but a little plain Jane and not experiential. I agree with the guys in the video — the M2 will always be a 2 series BMW with a lot of great upgrades. It will never feel like a purpose-built sports car. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, just a different experience. For those reasons I have no intention of replacing the M2. But I want an Evora as well 🤪

Do you have any modifications on the M2C?

I have the OG in manual. To be honest, I didn't love it when it was stock. Coil overs, 18inch forged wheels & bigger tires changed a lot of the driving feel for me.

Then I went crazy and did a FBO build with a high flow cat and E85 HPFP/sensor/filter. I'd highly suggest going on a similar route as me if you'd want to keep things interesting. It definitely was a game changer for me.

[Jimjamz]

Great review. Late to the party. Would agree with the future comparo to the emira. That could well be the next car I get if the G87 CS is only an incremental improvement on the F87 CS and doesn't come in manual.

[2020m2c]

Originally Posted by 6speed_M2

Do you have any modifications on the M2C?

I have the OG in manual. To be honest, I didn't love it when it was stock. Coil overs, 18inch forged wheels & bigger tires changed a lot of the driving feel for me.

Then I went crazy and did a FBO build with a high flow cat and E85 HPFP/sensor/filter. I'd highly suggest going on a similar route as me if you'd want to keep things interesting. It definitely was a game changer for me.

I have a pallet rack full of parts going on this winter once I get some other projects off the lift.

The mods I'm doing are street-oriented. TBH I don't feel the M2 is a serious track contender. Cayman GT4 fits that bill for me. Maybe GT3 but I like mid engine more. Even my kids' old Boxters are in many ways better track cars than the M2.

As a street car the M2 is playful and plenty quick but just not truly fast or special in the way an exotic is. Even the Evora isn't really a supercar at all but it is a very capable mid engine toy. Just a different tool for different purposes. I love my M2C but as a pure, connected driver's car the Evora checks more boxes (personal opinion of course).

[6speed_M2]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

Great review. Late to the party. Would agree with the future comparo to the emira. That could well be the next car I get if the G87 CS is only an incremental improvement on the F87 CS and doesn't come in manual.

I think it would be a big improvement, no doubt about it. Especially if you modify it. I can't see it coming with a manual though.

My logic with it is if I'm missing out on the manual it has to be for the Xdrive. Otherwise I'm not crazy about it myself.

[6speed_M2]

@2020m2c definitely agree with you! I don't track my M2 but I built it for a daily driver/street set up. The OG isn't as refined imo as the comp or cs is but I'd swap my daily for the lotus if I had the option or a GT4

[2008e92328i]

Honestly, since I'm broke, I wouldn't mind either one of those

[M3R1]

Originally Posted by 2008e92328i

Honestly, since I'm broke, I wouldn't mind either one of those

The cars M2's (all varients) are compared to are some of the best out there. This is strong evidence of how great these cars are. I love my car as well as all of the others it is compared with...

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

I'd really like an Emira.

I have my reserve in for a 6 spd v6. This was a great video, but a Lotus ownership experience is still going to be more compromised than a BMW. Would you take your Evora GT on a long road trip? Rain? etc?

As savagegeese said, its always going to get bumped to a 3rd car. And that needs to be factored in.

But yeah an Emira in Touring spec, going to absolutely be a great car. If its reliable and doesn't leave people stranded, have constant software glitches, build quality issues, its going to be one of the best cars ever made. Even though it can't hold a golf club whereas i could bought 2 huge bags of luggage and 4 people in an M2 CS.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by ScullyD

I have my reserve in for a 6 spd v6. This was a great video, but a Lotus ownership experience is still going to be more compromised than a BMW. Would you take your Evora GT on a long road trip? Rain? etc?

As savagegeese said, its always going to get bumped to a 3rd car. And that needs to be factored in.

I'm excited for you, and can't wait for the review.

[ScullyD]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

I'm excited for you, and can't wait for the review.

We won't be getting a US car until Q3, and i probably won't get mine until 2023 (i'm far enough down on the list that Lotus is keeping). Hopefully that will be enough time to see what the right suspension spec is (i believe its going to be the Touring and not Sport spec), and if it can actually be relied on.

[Hapkin]

Originally Posted by sdhotwn

I'd love to see a comparison against the emira in the future. I hope they produce that car for a small eternity so I can grab one eventually!

When I get my Emira, I will do a comparo vs my M2CS and my buddy's Evora GT.

[Hapkin]

Originally Posted by CannibalOx

I drove by this when they were doing the beauty shots. Both Cars looked amazing together. A lot of people really like this road around here. Its fun, and the views are amazing but I think their are better roads that also have less traffic.

I think that for so long, BMW's being compared to dedicated sports cars is what makes BMW, BMW. What other company has so reliably turned out everyday/entry luxury cars that also give true dedicated performance cars a run for their money? I feel like this review sums up my experience between my Cayman S and my M2C. The P car was a better sports car but I couldn't live with it as my only car. The M2C is absolutely a single solution vehicle for me.

Sorry to bring this back to life. Which road in UT is this?
Also, with camber plates and alignment my M2CS is transformed. I also have an Emira on order. Hoping to keep both. Both extraordinarily fun but different.

[JD_M2D2]

Oof, I remember these boring lumps making a boring video with boring dialogue and throwing mostly shade at how the CS is not special for 21 minutes. Boring.

[///BYU]

Originally Posted by Hapkin

Sorry to bring this back to life. Which road in UT is this?
Also, with camber plates and alignment my M2CS is transformed. I also have an Emira on order. Hoping to keep both. Both extraordinarily fun but different.

Hwy 150 (East Mirror Lake Hwy) in the Uinta Mountains.

The drone shot at 5:30 in the video is right by Trial Lake here >> (40.677429679058015, -110.95346380415992)

The drone shots at 8:30 and 15:50 in the video are right by Moosehorn Lake here >> (40.68930147485184, -110.89578442412767). Hayden Peak (12,479 ft | 3,804 m) is the highest visible point in the background.