Chris Harris reviews the BMW G87 M2 -- "This is a Sensational Motorcar"

rons e92 · 11-20-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by henry_z4

I love when he talks about the ugly BMW photoshoot.. he is so damn right.. LOL..

I've been saying this for a while.

I was in the market for a new car when my F30 hit 60k miles. Happened to hit a curb and pop off the side skirt and that really motivated me to get a new car.

I saw press photos of the G42 when it was announced and I didn't like the photos, so it went straight out of my mind. When I saw one in person I went to BMW and ordered one.

Same thing happened with the G87. I saw photos and thought to myself, I'll never sell the M240i.

Low and behold, I go on a BMW rally in early June and I saw a G87 in person. One month later I was driving home on a G87.

I'll never sell this car. BMW built exactly my idea of a perfect M car.

Interesting enough, I've made posts on here as well about BMW carrying the ethos of the e30, e36, and e46 M3 into this car. To me, the e92 (as much as I love that car) was a departure from that ethos and the f82 and g82 don't continue down that path. I think the 1M was way more of that ethos, and the G87 continues down that line.

I love this car.

Tag · 11-20-2023, 09:39 AM

"...all the keyboard warriors out on the forum saying this is dog shit are only doing it for one reason, to protect the residuals of their cars at the moment. I don't see why you could drive this back to back with an M2 Comp or even an M2CS and deduce anything other than this is a much, much more competent car."

-Chris Harris

ronin13013 · 11-20-2023, 09:47 AM

The thing is so tough! And not just cause its black. That Papaya orange is insane!!! If you could afford an F87 cs you think you would be able to think clearly. Nope. Straight childish behavior, "Its fugly". Please. Grow up.

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Originally Posted by rons e92

I've been saying this for a while.

I was in the market for a new car when my F30 hit 60k miles. Happened to hit a curb and pop off the side skirt and that really motivated me to get a new car.

I saw press photos of the G42 when it was announced and I didn't like the photos, so it went straight out of my mind. When I saw one in person I went to BMW and ordered one.

Same thing happened with the G87. I saw photos and thought to myself, I'll never sell the M240i.

Low and behold, I go on a BMW rally in early June and I saw a G87 in person. One month later I was driving home on a G87.

I'll never sell this car. BMW built exactly my idea of a perfect M car.

Interesting enough, I've made posts on here as well about BMW carrying the ethos of the e30, e36, and e46 M3 into this car. To me, the e92 (as much as I love that car) was a departure from that ethos and the f82 and g82 don't continue down that path. I think the 1M was way more of that ethos, and the G87 continues down that line.

I love this car.

ronin13013 · 11-20-2023, 09:57 AM

The only thing kind of sad about the review is that you could see Chris Harris's disappointment with the community. How internet culture could allow people to disregard the fact of the situation. He was truly bewildered and a little confused!! lol! F 'em. I don't want everybody buying this car.

Fastfwd · 11-20-2023, 09:58 AM

"This is and I don't use word lightly, a sensational motorcar. It might be one of the best all-rounders I've ever driven."

Glad to hear him sum it up like that......

SuchChris · 11-20-2023, 10:27 AM

Now all I need is for my BSM G87 to leave Mexico.....

7tune · 11-20-2023, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by StickyPickle

Another butthurt F87 bro

Lol

LOL. Do you even wrench?

I might get a G87 just to piss you off. You probably haven’t ever even changed a tire…

El SID · 11-20-2023, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ronin13013

Interesting how Chris Harris brought the trolls out by selling his CS and praising the G87. Heresy!!! All these trolls happen to be F87 owners. Especially the CS owners. lol!!!

Great point! All of the F87 M2CS owners paid in excess of $90k for a car that is exceeded or matched in every metric by a base G87 M2 at a base MSRP of $63k. I still maintain that the joy of driving can be distilled into the category of “experiential” rather than pure spec. The F87 M2CS is a very special car 😀.

7tune · 11-20-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

We didnt expect anything different from an F87 N55 owner. Enjoy your masterpiece:

Not my words. There are people in here literally buying this car because Harris “said so”.

Sad, lamentable and pathetic. How about enjoy what you’ve got and stop complaining? I’m happy with my “N55 piece of shit M2 that Harris used to like until he didn’t”.

Read my lips: He has “loved” every single version of the M2 since the OG was made in 2016. Let that sink in… or get flushed, idgaf.

ourlee · 11-20-2023, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

Comparing a guy who is sponsored by lexus and who plugged cars like the Lexus LC500 as well as Kia SUVs to someone who's hosted numerous motoring shows, owned exotic cars, a ton of m cars and is an amateur race car driver is absolutely wild lol.

But look:
“I don’t f ing know” lol at 5:10
Dismissing Jack n geese is silly

ronin13013 · 11-20-2023, 11:12 AM

I doubt it. Even if that was the case they already had interest in the car and Chris helped the situation. I've had my car since April. Any idiot could deduce an M3 guts in a shorter wheel base would be fun to drive.

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Not my words. There are people in here literally buying this car because Harris “said so”.

Sad, lamentable and pathetic. How about enjoy what you’ve got and stop complaining? I’m happy with my “N55 piece of shit M2 that Harris used to like until he didn’t”.

Read my lips: He has “loved” every single version of the M2 since the OG was made in 2015. Let that sink in… or get flushed.

JG13 · 11-20-2023, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

Not my words. There are people in here literally buying this car because Harris “said so”.

Sad, lamentable and pathetic. How about enjoy what you’ve got and stop complaining? I’m happy with my “N55 piece of shit M2 that Harris used to like until he didn’t”.

Read my lips: He has “loved” every single version of the M2 since the OG was made in 2016. Let that sink in… or get flushed, idgaf.

Lmao you definitely sound butthurt dude

AndreM2 · 11-20-2023, 11:20 AM

Has Chris already has one on order?

Journalists everything is ooooh and aaahh it is their work. Everything new is the best and greatest.

They want to have a job after every new car.

I rather watch what cars they own from their own hard earned money.

Bimmerfun82 · 11-20-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ourlee

But look:
“I don’t f ing know” lol at 5:10
Dismissing Jack n geese is silly

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASAP

Comparing a guy who is sponsored by lexus and who plugged cars like the Lexus LC500 as well as Kia SUVs to someone who's hosted numerous motoring shows, owned exotic cars, a ton of m cars and is an amateur race car driver is absolutely wild lol.

To be fair to Mark he has an X7 M50 and talked honestly about his experiences. The LC500 was a poor man’s LFA for him, I think. Regardless I have a ton of respect for SG technical expertise and well rounded opinions on various cars.

apez · 11-20-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreM2

Has Chris already has one on order?

Journalists everything is ooooh and aaahh it is their work. Everything new is the best and greatest.

They want to have a job after every new car.

I rather watch what cars they own from their own hard earned money.

As far as I know he was trying to buy the press car. I think on his latest collecting cars he says he did buy it, but I could be miss interpreting that statement.

7tune · 11-20-2023, 11:26 AM

[QUOTE=ronin13013;30669835]I doubt it. Even if that was the case they already had interest in the car and Chris helped the situation. I've had my car since April. Any idiot could deduce an M3 guts in a shorter wheel base would be fun to drive.

Urgh… what the hell do you think an F87 is, even with the N55 as the “nomenclature”?

So many people are either too stupid to admit or refuse to but the N55 M2 forged internals are also from the M3/4… as well as mostly everything else.

The M2 is BMW’s M-life regardless what you care to say about it. I’d prefer to focus on the specifics but wait, what’s this??

“When you’re on it, you can’t see it from the outside so shut the fuck up, it’s fine!”

Okay Chris, no worries! I’ll chalk that up to the G87 being an ugly pig compared to the F87.

fcman · 11-20-2023, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

“When you’re on it, you can’t see it from the outside so shut the fuck up, it’s fine!”

Okay Chris, no worries! I’ll chalk that up to the G87 being an ugly pig compared to the F87.

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4. It looks great . . . from some angles. From others, it looks like a weird, fat-hipped cow. The front three-quarter view is killer—a snarly face, aggressive haunches, a low roof. But the M2 is based on the standard 2-series, which looks tall and narrow but also oddly fat in places (blame the stuffing of mid-size sedan components into a smaller frame). This car, lower than the standard 2, looks a tad saggy in the butt and rockers. The fat fenders help, as do the bumper covers. But don't stand behind it. Hell, just stay in the driver's seat. It looks great from there.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...2-first-drive/

This is a review of the F87 btw

7tune · 11-20-2023, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JG13

Lmao you definitely sound butthurt dude

That is the kind of response I expect from someone who idolizes Chris Harris. Sorry, I don’t have that syndrome.

I do have an F87 though. Is there a problem orificer?

7tune · 11-20-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fcman

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...2-first-drive/

This is a review of the F87 btw

LOL!! Ever seen a snake eat itself??

Sometimes even Harris doesn’t know when to stay in his lane and STFU… it’s fine!!

idriveuscream · 11-20-2023, 11:31 AM

The two cars really don't look that different. Please see https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2055032&page=5

Just from an exterior visual perspective, the front and rear bumper are the "big" styling changes. Put the f87 bumpers on the G87 and 95/100 non-bmw enthusiasts would not be able to tell the cars apart from 20 feet.

ronin13013 · 11-20-2023, 11:34 AM

You can't reason with him. Chris definitely did something to his mom.

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Originally Posted by idriveuscream

The two cars really don't look that different. Please see https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2055032&page=5

Just from an exterior visual perspective, the front and rear bumper are the "big" styling changes. Put the f87 bumpers on the G87 and 95/100 non-bmw enthusiasts would not be able to tell the cars apart from 20 feet.

JG13 · 11-20-2023, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 7tune

That is the kind of response I expect from someone who idolizes Chris Harris. Sorry, I don’t have that syndrome.

I do have an F87 though. Is there a problem orificer?

Yeah cause the one you have is Down's probably.

I've got plenty of M cars and I'm happy with all of em. I don't need to fight people online to make myself feel better lmao

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ronin13013 Captain 1067 Rep 629 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	The only thing kind of sad about the review is that you could see Chris Harris's disappointment with the community. How internet culture could allow people to disregard the fact of the situation. He was truly bewildered and a little confused!! lol! F 'em. I don't want everybody buying this car.
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7tune Private First Class 139 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2017 OG M2 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Tokyo iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=ronin13013;30669835]I doubt it. Even if that was the case they already had interest in the car and Chris helped the situation. I've had my car since April. Any idiot could deduce an M3 guts in a shorter wheel base would be fun to drive. Urgh… what the hell do you think an F87 is, even with the N55 as the “nomenclature”? So many people are either too stupid to admit or refuse to but the N55 M2 forged internals are also from the M3/4… as well as mostly everything else. The M2 is BMW’s M-life regardless what you care to say about it. I’d prefer to focus on the specifics but wait, what’s this?? *“When you’re on it, you can’t see it from the outside so shut the fuck up, it’s fine!”* Okay Chris, no worries! I’ll chalk that up to the G87 being an ugly pig compared to the F87.
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