3K Mile Owner's Review of G87 M2 ... By a F87 M2 & G42 M240i Owner

Jack@AUTOID · 10-02-2023, 09:06 AM

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Hey guys, they say time flies when you're having fun... I've now driven over 3,000 miles in the G87.

Overall impressions, I'm super happy with it. I do have some very honest feedback on it too.

Hopefully I am fairly well qualified as I also currently own and drive a G42 M240i and F87 M2, and have a G82 M4 in our shop car garage.

I have picked out bits I like, I dislike and then things we've changed. Also, keep in mind that I am not a car reviewer by any measure and do not claim to be.

Have a watch, let me know if you agree or disagree. Always open to healthy debate

Don-DiGorno · 10-12-2023, 06:14 PM

Just got my G87 2 weeks ago. In love. The way it looks, sounds and feels is sublime. I really don’t get a lot of the criticism, especially regarding drive and lack of AC controls. I truly don’t find it to be nearly as big of a deal as I had anticipated lol

chrisdavelaw · 10-12-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Don-DiGorno

Just got my G87 2 weeks ago. In love. The way it looks, sounds and feels is sublime. I really don’t get a lot of the criticism, especially regarding drive and lack of AC controls. I truly don’t find it to be nearly as big of a deal as I had anticipated lol

I got mine in April. I coulld not agree more. The car gets criticism but it's an amazing car. Everyone who actually has one loves it. It's unbelievable how good it is.

GT3M2 · 10-12-2023, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Don-DiGorno

Just got my G87 2 weeks ago. In love. The way it looks, sounds and feels is sublime. I really don’t get a lot of the criticism, especially regarding drive and lack of AC controls. I truly don’t find it to be nearly as big of a deal as I had anticipated lol

When I first started driving home from the dealer I was like these ac controls are going to be the death of me, I hope this works.

5k miles later it’s never an issue, I just tap temp and it’s easy, no menu needed.

-GT3M2

Ragged Edge · 10-12-2023, 09:15 PM

Great vid thank you. Agreed the the F80 is an wild animal that can bite you, but that’s what makes it a thrill when you get to know it … newer GXX are more refined and good fun too.

Don-DiGorno · 10-12-2023, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisdavelaw

I got mine in April. I coulld not agree more. The car gets criticism but it's an amazing car. Everyone who actually has one loves it. It's unbelievable how good it is.

Totally agree. Everyone that sees it in person is blown away at how it looks and sounds. Looks are subjective, but in person next to any other car it has presence.

IHateBrakeDust · 10-13-2023, 12:04 AM

Got mine a few weeks ago. I agree about the front bumper compared to the f87. Looks muscular but missing styling bits which the add ons help make it pop.

Andi-M2 · 10-13-2023, 06:11 AM

To me, it still stays an ugly fat cow. There's no clean design structure, everything seems to be improvised. I really do miss the eye-charming clean but strong looks of the F-Series.
Performance might be overwhelming, but (at least to me!) that's only half the story.

But to all others, I wish you all the best and enjoy your time with the car!

apez · 10-13-2023, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IHateBrakeDust

Got mine a few weeks ago. I agree about the front bumper compared to the f87. Looks muscular but missing styling bits which the add ons help make it pop.

Satin PPF? Do you have more pictures?

IHateBrakeDust · 10-13-2023, 07:33 AM

Yes xpel stealth. Really compliments the lines on the car. I will post more pics soon.

Drhoyle · 10-13-2023, 07:42 AM

Thanks for the honest review! Still can’t wait to get mine in a few weeks time, defo need to order a splitter!

M3JetPilot · 10-13-2023, 08:41 PM

I completely hate BMW’s design direction at the moment, however, if I was going to buy a G series M it would be this. With the right color and after market mods, you can overcome the design deficiencies of the G87. That’s not true for much of what BMW is putting out today.

saphire240 · 10-14-2023, 11:44 AM

I’m waiting for the competition…

///M TOWN · 10-15-2023, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Andi-M2

To me, it still stays an ugly fat cow. There's no clean design structure, everything seems to be improvised. I really do miss the eye-charming clean but strong looks of the F-Series.
Performance might be overwhelming, but (at least to me!) that's only half the story.

But to all others, I wish you all the best and enjoy your time with the car!

After sleeping with her I feel differently…

stulio2181 · 10-15-2023, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

After sleeping with her I feel differently…

Black is definitely the color. Love the side profile!

awg87 · 10-23-2023, 01:16 PM

i was pretty iffy on the looks when i first saw it and got mine but after driving it for about 3k miles as well, none of that matters at all

10-02-2023, 09:06 AM	#1
Jack@AUTOID Captain 1970 Rep 613 Posts Drives: G87 M2, G80 M3, F97X3M, F87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	3K Mile Owner's Review of G87 M2 ... By a F87 M2 & G42 M240i Owner Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Hey guys, they say time flies when you're having fun... I've now driven over 3,000 miles in the G87. Overall impressions, I'm super happy with it. I do have some very honest feedback on it too. Hopefully I am fairly well qualified as I also currently own and drive a G42 M240i and F87 M2, and have a G82 M4 in our shop car garage. I have picked out bits I like, I dislike and then things we've changed. Also, keep in mind that I am not a car reviewer by any measure and do not claim to be. Have a watch, let me know if you agree or disagree. Always open to healthy debate __________________ Currently Driving: '23 G87 M2, '22 BMW M240i xDrive, '18 F87 M2, '98 E36 318is @AUTOID \| WWW.AUTOID.CO \| SALES@AUTOID.CO
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Don-DiGorno New Member 20 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just got my G87 2 weeks ago. In love. The way it looks, sounds and feels is sublime. I really don’t get a lot of the criticism, especially regarding drive and lack of AC controls. I truly don’t find it to be nearly as big of a deal as I had anticipated lol
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Andi-M2 Private 224 Rep 91 Posts Drives: M2 F87 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bavaria iTrader: (0)	To me, it still stays an ugly fat cow. There's no clean design structure, everything seems to be improvised. I really do miss the eye-charming clean but strong looks of the F-Series. Performance might be overwhelming, but (at least to me!) that's only half the story. But to all others, I wish you all the best and enjoy your time with the car!
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Drhoyle Private 144 Rep 58 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the honest review! Still can’t wait to get mine in a few weeks time, defo need to order a splitter!
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awg87 Private First Class 190 Rep 117 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	i was pretty iffy on the looks when i first saw it and got mine but after driving it for about 3k miles as well, none of that matters at all
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