Reviews of 2023 BMW M2 (G87) Are Here! -- Compiled List

Squidget · 08-05-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

porsche, mclaren, ferrari continue to use dct in the sports cars. i've owned or driven most of them. its only bmw that dumped dct for the torque converter. i suspect thats partly due to cost of developing a new m-dct box to handle awd and increased torque, and partly due to many customers wanting a smoother daily driver in stop and go traffic.

Yes, every one of those brands are twice as expensive (or more) as BMW. DCT is probably not cost-viable if BMW wants to keep most of its performance cars below $90K.

SebG87 · 08-06-2023, 04:23 AM

https://youtu.be/5xBVCgtRvfE

Great 100-200 in 8.8 sec 😍

Humdizzle · 08-06-2023, 09:28 PM

cmgbk75 · 08-07-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Humdizzle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dhp...nnel=TheTopher

This baffled me. Why is he in Road mode? You can see the Lane Keeping Assist flash. He’s also not pushing the car at all. Maybe he didn’t want to use up any of BMW’s brakes or tires?

Squidget · 08-07-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

This baffled me. Why is he in Road mode? You can see the Lane Keeping Assist flash. He’s also not pushing the car at all. Maybe he didn’t want to use up any of BMW’s brakes or tires?

He said that he promised to not roast the tires, yes.

ronin13013 · 08-07-2023, 03:47 PM

Aussies get it! Very matter of fact. Enjoy.

AndyDubbya · 08-10-2023, 12:39 AM

Joe Achilles picks up his long-termer

Chet for short · 08-10-2023, 08:12 AM

'cod piece holder' Hardy har har...

He does love the manual. It will be fun to follow his future vids.

fcman · 08-10-2023, 09:17 AM

I just can't take Joe Achilles serious as a reviewer. I dont know if he's afraid of losing the good graces of manufacturers but he basically never has any criticism unless there is some glaring issue. Maybe he's just that easy going though

I do enjoy his other videos, the ones about his personal cars, but his reviews should be taken with a huge grain of salt IMO

KevinC · 08-11-2023, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fcman

I just can't take Joe Achilles serious as a reviewer. I dont know if he's afraid of losing the good graces of manufacturers but he basically never has any criticism unless there is some glaring issue. Maybe he's just that easy going though

I've watched a lot of Joe, and I've seen him be critical plenty of times where someone else wouldn't be. I think he's pretty fair.

StickyPickle · 08-11-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fcman

I just can't take Joe Achilles serious as a reviewer. I dont know if he's afraid of losing the good graces of manufacturers but he basically never has any criticism unless there is some glaring issue. Maybe he's just that easy going though

I do enjoy his other videos, the ones about his personal cars, but his reviews should be taken with a huge grain of salt IMO

Overall Joe is generally more positive than most reviewers of BMWs but he has definitely been critical of them at times.

ourlee · 08-15-2023, 09:22 AM

Love joe. It’s a 75k car with a nice interior and a pedigree engine. What’s to complain about?

HulkMansfield · 08-15-2023, 10:33 AM

Everyday Driver's Test Drive sub channel review. Seems on second thought, they really like it. It seems to be the vibe I'm getting from most reviewers. They tend to like it more the more time they spend with it. I'm already sold on the car, so I don't need the validation. But it does give me more confidence in the purchase.

Squidget · 08-15-2023, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HulkMansfield

They tend to like it more the more time they spend with it. I'm already sold on the car, so I don't need the validation. But it does give me more confidence in the purchase.

Here's where I've landed on this car, now that I have owned one for a while. If someone is still on the fence now, then just get it. Let me explain.

All the "problems" with the G87 are super obvious, GAG REFLEX kind of things. The styling, the colors, the weight, the numb steering, ID8. If you don't like these things, you already know it. And that's OK, don't buy it.

If those aren't things that bother you, then there's no other major "gotchas" waiting for you. The rest of the experience is great. The S58 is eager, steering is precise, handling is a joy, braking is great, interior is very nice. It is capable and enjoyable to drive.

You are very unlikely to find a thing where you think "had I known about this I wouldn't have bought it*."

The obvious caveat: This assuming you have been exposed to BMW ID7 or ID8, EPAS, turbochargers, RWD, etc. If the only thing you've ever driven are Caterhams or Priuses, maybe take a test drive first.

* With the exception of Digital Key on MT, perhaps. What a mess.

ronin13013 · 08-19-2023, 02:56 PM

Sweden chimes in...

ronin13013 · 08-20-2023, 07:12 AM

Sick video! Check out this road.

mrdudley · 08-20-2023, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HulkMansfield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhg1-q6PvoU

Everyday Driver's Test Drive sub channel review. Seems on second thought, they really like it. It seems to be the vibe I'm getting from most reviewers. They tend to like it more the more time they spend with it. I'm already sold on the car, so I don't need the validation. But it does give me more confidence in the purchase.

I do think it’s goofy how much time some of the reviewers spend on looks. I feel it’s like 1/2 the video on something subjective.

Jackie Chiles · 08-20-2023, 09:48 AM

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Sick video! Check out this road.

Thanks for this! I don’t think I’ve ever seen this guys videos before, but he seems pretty sharp and not a fan boy that is kissing BMWs ass.

ronin13013 · 08-20-2023, 02:49 PM

He had to apologize for liking it! lol!

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Originally Posted by mrdudley

I do think it’s goofy how much time some of the reviewers spend on looks. I feel it’s like 1/2 the video on something subjective.

ourlee · 08-24-2023, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ronin13013

Sick video! Check out this road.

I really love this guy. He also has great 911 content

ourlee · 08-24-2023, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackie Chiles

Thanks for this! I don’t think I’ve ever seen this guys videos before, but he seems pretty sharp and not a fan boy that is kissing BMWs ass.

He’s so great, dive in

baron95 · 08-25-2023, 10:13 AM

Was waiting for this from Engineering Explained….

He was a bit lazy on this one as it relates to the weight. His channel was the best hope to explain the standard weights being so similar.

It is so easy Jason:

1 - M4 standard carbon roof vs M2 steel/moonroof = 48lbs

2 - M4 forge wheels vs M2 cast wheels = ~ 22 lbs

3 - M4 Li-Ion battery vs M2 AGM/LeadAcid = ~30lbs.

That is 100lbs right there, which is what a 4” wheelbase chop should yield.

That is there to save money and goes into the lower pricing of the M2 that he loved.

Just engineering, Jason. ��

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08-07-2023, 03:47 PM	#1370
ronin13013 Lieutenant 1002 Rep 582 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Aussies get it! Very matter of fact. Enjoy.
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AndyDubbya Private First Class 148 Rep 183 Posts Drives: G87 M2, Boxster Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 McLaren 12C [0.00] 2015 BMW i8 [0.00] 2010 911 997.2 GT3 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 E92 [0.00] 2008 Audi R8 V8 [0.00] 2005 BMW M6 [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 E46 [0.00]	Joe Achilles picks up his long-termer
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Chet for short Private First Class 204 Rep 176 Posts Drives: TR G87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	'cod piece holder' Hardy har har... He does love the manual. It will be fun to follow his future vids.
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08-10-2023, 09:17 AM	#1373
fcman Captain 670 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I just can't take Joe Achilles serious as a reviewer. I dont know if he's afraid of losing the good graces of manufacturers but he basically never has any criticism unless there is some glaring issue. Maybe he's just that easy going though I do enjoy his other videos, the ones about his personal cars, but his reviews should be taken with a huge grain of salt IMO
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08-15-2023, 09:22 AM	#1376
ourlee Captain 932 Rep 872 Posts Drives: on the M2 2025 hunt Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Middletown DE iTrader: (0)	Love joe. It’s a 75k car with a nice interior and a pedigree engine. What’s to complain about?
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08-15-2023, 10:33 AM	#1377
HulkMansfield Enlisted Member 72 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW G87 M2 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Everyday Driver's Test Drive sub channel review. Seems on second thought, they really like it. It seems to be the vibe I'm getting from most reviewers. They tend to like it more the more time they spend with it. I'm already sold on the car, so I don't need the validation. But it does give me more confidence in the purchase.
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08-19-2023, 02:56 PM	#1379
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08-25-2023, 10:13 AM	#1386
baron95 Captain 1753 Rep 901 Posts Drives: BMW G87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Was waiting for this from Engineering Explained…. He was a bit lazy on this one as it relates to the weight. His channel was the best hope to explain the standard weights being so similar. It is so easy Jason: 1 - M4 standard carbon roof vs M2 steel/moonroof = 48lbs 2 - M4 forge wheels vs M2 cast wheels = ~ 22 lbs 3 - M4 Li-Ion battery vs M2 AGM/LeadAcid = ~30lbs. That is 100lbs right there, which is what a 4” wheelbase chop should yield. That is there to save money and goes into the lower pricing of the M2 that he loved. Just engineering, Jason. �� __________________ G87 M2 BSM On Order Last edited by baron95; 08-26-2023 at 12:03 AM..
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