Journalist Review Timeline

zero21 · 02-10-2023, 11:19 AM

I think we're all expecting official reviews pretty soon.

BMWBLOG mentioned theirs coming "in a few weeks" over the Daytona weekend. I have to imagine they won't be the first to get their hands on one (no offense).

That puts us at next week 2/19 for the big publishers?

DSTR · 02-10-2023, 11:55 AM

The reviews done in Austria over the summer of a very close to production version were interesting and good enough. The car will be good. I dont care what the mainstream press say. Buying no matter their 'take'. I have a 22 M240ix. If you have driven the M240i - things will only get better. The press can review I will be too busy enjoying both to care.

Need insight into the new M2 and you have not ordered - test 1 if you are able. Fk the press. Most are Corporate shills yielding borderline honest reviews. YouTube is worse. Some people worship some former limo driver as some fkn guru of auto knowledge and driving skill lol. Test, sense what you feel and how the car fits into your life/planned useage etc. Had I listened to even good friends, I would not have bought a few cars that ended up being superb/amazing and sorely missed.

I had Ferrari friends telling me not to waste time with Lotus. How dare you, a shop car, no heritage, cheap blah blah blah. I bought 3, never had any major issues - zero. Normal maintenance, much I did myself. Daily drove 1 of them for a year. Rain, sun didnt matter. Had a blast. Climbing DOWN into my handmade exotic after work and driving home with a grin. Those Ferrari fools paid more than double for any part and or service. Morons one and all. Oh yes.........they could say they had a Ferrari.

Fk my Lotus' were all faster than any 308/328 or 348 and 355 of the era they owned. They cost more to attain and own - if they werent afraid of driving the stupid things, lest they break down. Who followed his friend as his 328 over heated and guided him home? Me in my 86 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi lol. Over 10 years of Lotus fun. No review required...ever.

T_U_D · 02-10-2023, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zero21

I think we're all expecting official reviews pretty soon.

BMWBLOG mentioned theirs coming "in a few weeks" over the Daytona weekend. I have to imagine they won't be the first to get their hands on one (no offense).

That puts us at next week 2/19 for the big publishers?

To early. My source states they, the automotive press have not driven them yet.

techniggo · 02-10-2023, 02:57 PM

GerCollector stated in his last video he will be in the US to testdrive the new M2 and XM in March.

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Tag · 02-10-2023, 03:08 PM

Regardless of when automotive journalists will get to test drive them there will be an embargo. Don't expect anything to be published before April.

T_U_D · 02-10-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Regardless of when automotive journalists will get to test drive them there will be an embargo. Don't expect anything to be published before April.

Agreed!

DSTR · 02-10-2023, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

Regardless of when automotive journalists will get to test drive them there will be an embargo. Don't expect anything to be published before April.

Precisely this situation!

zero21 · 02-10-2023, 04:01 PM

I'm not understanding the intent of an embargo until launch. From a marketi g perspective you would absolutely want them out prior to launch.

Tag · 02-10-2023, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by zero21

I'm not understanding the intent of an embargo until launch. From a marketi g perspective you would absolutely want them out prior to launch.

Launch is in April, but we don't know what week. They will lift the embargo a week or two before launch.

T_U_D · 02-10-2023, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

Launch is in April, but we don't know what week. They will lift the embargo a week or two before launch.

Mid April per the below.

AndyDubbya · 03-13-2023, 03:51 PM

Apologies if this is old news, but Youtuber Joe Achilles is a friend, and he told me last night that he flies to Phoenix on Thursday, and the embargo lifts early hours of Monday 3rd April. I don’t think it was a secret so I’m safe to pass it on.

He’s picked a ZB auto with carbon buckets, as he thinks they’ll all be popular choices. He’s also driving the XM.

Tag · 03-13-2023, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyDubbya

Apologies if this is old news, but Youtuber Joe Achilles is a friend, and he told me last night that he flies to Phoenix on Thursday, and the embargo lifts early hours of Monday 3rd April. I don’t think it was a secret so I’m safe to pass it on.

He’s picked a ZB auto with carbon buckets, as he thinks they’ll all be popular choices. He’s also driving the XM.

Sunday April 2nd for those of us in NA time zones.

zero21 · 03-13-2023, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyDubbya

Apologies if this is old news, but Youtuber Joe Achilles is a friend, and he told me last night that he flies to Phoenix on Thursday, and the embargo lifts early hours of Monday 3rd April. I don’t think it was a secret so I’m safe to pass it on.

He’s picked a ZB auto with carbon buckets, as he thinks they’ll all be popular choices. He’s also driving the XM.

Appreciate the insight!

RSVP-XCI · 03-14-2023, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyDubbya

Apologies if this is old news, but Youtuber Joe Achilles is a friend, and he told me last night that he flies to Phoenix on Thursday, and the embargo lifts early hours of Monday 3rd April. I don’t think it was a secret so I’m safe to pass it on.

He’s picked a ZB auto with carbon buckets, as he thinks they’ll all be popular choices. He’s also driving the XM.

Thanks for the insight. Next time you speak with Joe, let him know I put my deposit down for a manual the day I saw his drive at the Salzburgring. He’s doing great work.

Ctothej · 03-14-2023, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RSVP-XCI

Thanks for the insight. Next time you speak with Joe, let him know I put my deposit down for a manual the day I saw his drive at the Salzburgring. He’s doing great work.

This, and me too.

AndyDubbya · 03-14-2023, 07:48 AM

I’ll be sure to, he’ll be pleased!

T_U_D · 03-15-2023, 10:32 PM

Throttle House in the house!

Ctothej · 03-15-2023, 10:50 PM

YES!!!

T_U_D · 03-16-2023, 12:01 AM

Short take in AZ.

https://youtube.com/shorts/tOSPjUtvrlk?feature=share

sl0m0 · 03-16-2023, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Short take in AZ.

https://youtube.com/shorts/tOSPjUtvrlk?feature=share

His closing statement of "it is available right now" is quite a stretch.

T_U_D · 03-16-2023, 02:39 AM

BMWBLOG M2 with M Performance Parts https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp1v3...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Uncertain as to why they keep referring to it as a 2024 when it is a 2023 Model Year, even the ordering guide states such.

StickyPickle · 03-16-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Throttle House in the house!

Will be interesting to hear what Thomas has to say about it being that he owns an OG F87

02-10-2023, 11:19 AM	#1
zero21 Lieutenant Colonel 3276 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: G87 sold Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Journalist Review Timeline I think we're all expecting official reviews pretty soon. BMWBLOG mentioned theirs coming "in a few weeks" over the Daytona weekend. I have to imagine they won't be the first to get their hands on one (no offense). That puts us at next week 2/19 for the big publishers?
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02-10-2023, 11:55 AM	#2
DSTR Captain 1449 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 22 M240iX / 23 M2 Tor-Red Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: EU / Dubai / Asia iTrader: (0)	The reviews done in Austria over the summer of a very close to production version were interesting and good enough. The car will be good. I dont care what the mainstream press say. Buying no matter their 'take'. I have a 22 M240ix. If you have driven the M240i - things will only get better. The press can review I will be too busy enjoying both to care. Need insight into the new M2 and you have not ordered - test 1 if you are able. Fk the press. Most are Corporate shills yielding borderline honest reviews. YouTube is worse. Some people worship some former limo driver as some fkn guru of auto knowledge and driving skill lol. Test, sense what you feel and how the car fits into your life/planned useage etc. Had I listened to even good friends, I would not have bought a few cars that ended up being superb/amazing and sorely missed. I had Ferrari friends telling me not to waste time with Lotus. How dare you, a shop car, no heritage, cheap blah blah blah. I bought 3, never had any major issues - zero. Normal maintenance, much I did myself. Daily drove 1 of them for a year. Rain, sun didnt matter. Had a blast. Climbing DOWN into my handmade exotic after work and driving home with a grin. Those Ferrari fools paid more than double for any part and or service. Morons one and all. Oh yes.........they could say they had a Ferrari. Fk my Lotus' were all faster than any 308/328 or 348 and 355 of the era they owned. They cost more to attain and own - if they werent afraid of driving the stupid things, lest they break down. Who followed his friend as his 328 over heated and guided him home? Me in my 86 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCi lol. Over 10 years of Lotus fun. No review required...ever.
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02-10-2023, 02:57 PM	#4
techniggo Private 255 Rep 61 Posts Drives: G87 soon... Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	GerCollector stated in his last video he will be in the US to testdrive the new M2 and XM in March.
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02-10-2023, 03:08 PM	#5
Tag this is the way 20007 Rep 8,949 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Regardless of when automotive journalists will get to test drive them there will be an embargo. Don't expect anything to be published before April.
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02-10-2023, 04:01 PM	#8
zero21 Lieutenant Colonel 3276 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: G87 sold Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	I'm not understanding the intent of an embargo until launch. From a marketi g perspective you would absolutely want them out prior to launch.
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03-13-2023, 03:51 PM	#11
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]	Apologies if this is old news, but Youtuber Joe Achilles is a friend, and he told me last night that he flies to Phoenix on Thursday, and the embargo lifts early hours of Monday 3rd April. I don’t think it was a secret so I’m safe to pass it on. He’s picked a ZB auto with carbon buckets, as he thinks they’ll all be popular choices. He’s also driving the XM.
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03-14-2023, 07:48 AM	#16
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03-15-2023, 10:32 PM	#17
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03-15-2023, 10:50 PM	#18
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03-16-2023, 12:01 AM	#19
T_U_D Brigadier General 6707 Rep 3,615 Posts Drives: G05 LCI Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Short take in AZ. https://youtube.com/shorts/tOSPjUtvrlk?feature=share
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03-16-2023, 02:39 AM	#21
T_U_D Brigadier General 6707 Rep 3,615 Posts Drives: G05 LCI Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	BMWBLOG M2 with M Performance Parts https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp1v3...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Uncertain as to why they keep referring to it as a 2024 when it is a 2023 Model Year, even the ordering guide states such.
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