Compare the BMW M2C vs 1M: the ultimate BMW M Car comparison!

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In today's BMW line up you dont get too many true driver focused sports cars... Well... except for the M2. That being said, should you go for a new M2 Competition or use that money to get an appreciating BMW 1M? They cost about the same right now... I think this is a very interesting comparison and I am going to drive them back to back and give you my thoughts.
Check it out!

00:00 - intro
01:32 - 1M drive by
02:19 - 1M review
08:31 - 1M broll
10:42 - M2 review
20:57 - M2 broll
22:49 - conclusion

Phone mount:

ARB Awning brackets:

ARB Awning:

Autohome tents:

OrangeVirus Tuning:

Nitro 5.29 gears:

Harrop E-locker:

ARB:

Shaffers Offroad:

CBI:

Stealth Custom Series Wheels:

Wheeler's Off-Road Inc:

Expedition Essentials:

RCI

Total Chaos Fab:

Mountain Hatch:

Gear I use:

Lighting:

Audio:

Thank you for watching folks. It means a lot to me.

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[blairheaton]

Brilliant review and inside knowledges. I've owned many sunday driver cars (Peugeot 205 gti, renault 200 cup, c63, e39 m5 and now a 1M. Whilst the e39 M5 is the only 1 i truly regret selling.... and the 1M high riding/seating position takes some adjuating too, it is a phenomenal car; at this price point. Not gonna sell this gem of a car. Thanks again for your content.

[freedbeefpontoons]

This is a fun comparison. The other day I was sitting in my M2 Competition when a 1M pulled up and parked a half a block up from me. I couldn't help myself, once I got out of my car I had to make a detour in order to snap a quick photo with my phone. As much as I love my M2 Comp, I really doubt anyone is going to bother to go out of their way to take a photo of one. It's just never going to be THAT special of an automobile. Cool? sure. Different and a little rare? Sure. But it won't ever have that OG unicorn aura about it.

Now for my use case, as my only street legal vehicle, I couldn't justify a 1M over something with a warranty. And even then the allure of all that horsepower and torque would've maybe steered me towards the M2 anyway. But the 1M remains undoubtedly the cooler vehicle and i'm sure it'll hold its value better. Still, its nice that BMW continues to build small, good looking, reasonably practical performance cars available with a manual transmission in 2020. I somehow doubt that will be the case for much longer.

[wisruteb]

It's great to see a comparison direct from an owner, so thank you for taking the time to do this and to share with us.

I own a 1M from new, and an M2 (DSG) from 2016. I finally sold the M2 just because I feel that the DSG does take away a layer of involvement and fun vs the 1M. I find both the power delivery and the suspension of the 1M more linear than the M2. The passive suspension is just simply very predictable despite a performance biased set up. Like you said, once it is loaded up, the steering and the seat of your pants tell you exactly what the front and the rear are doing. I find the M2 suspension to be overly busy both during low and high speed, and that's not the case on the 1M.

The DSG 'box on the M2 also seems to shift at too high of an RPM even in normal driving. I find myself short-shifting every now and then to avoid the boomy sound from the engine. There's certainly enough torque, so I'm not sure why the default shift points are so high up the rev range. That becomes tiring and annoying very quickly. (Disclaimer: We bought the DSG variant mainly because my wife was the main driver of the M2.)

Having owned the 1M for a decade now, I have two complaints. One is related to the fact that it struggles to put the power down a little too often. Even in a straight line, when the road is a little bumpy, the traction control light comes on way too often. The second complain is related to the quality of the parts on the car. Mine is parked indoor most of its life, yet I've had the rear BMW badge came off, roof lining came off, and the wheel cap badge came off. Other than that, the 1M will remain in my permanent collection.

[qiknish]

I agree. I have a few cars ...but my 1M feels special. Mine is a totally bare bones no option car which I love. Especially when you look at the premium you pay today for an M4 CS or GTS with stripped down interior. The 1M had that back in 2011 and didn't make a song and dance about it. Simple get in and drive car...

[almandog]

Awesome Production. I remember back in 2012 I went on BMW website and built me a White 1M for about $50, 000.00. I then went to the BMW dealer here in Honolulu to order a 1M and the sales person laughed out: No you can't get those cars anywhere, they are all gone. Feeling humiliated, I left the dealership and called up BMW Head Office in USA and butched about how disappointed I was that I can't get a 1M and they still have it on their website. They said only about 700+ came to the USA. How could that happen? But that was it. So after searching for a 1M to no avail, I had to settle for a 135i in 2012; which I bought brand new and still have today with only 47000 miles. I am still looking for a 1M at an affordable price. Your 1M is just awesome and I see that you are a real BIMMER. The M2 is out of the question for me. I don't like how they look. Just my opinion. But who knows, I might come around.

[FreshdriveGeoff]

Love the vid! You deserve more subs 🤘🏼

Was your LSB E46 M3 on BAT a few years back?

[BrakRulesAll]

I can totally relate to the hydraulic steering vs electric thing. My "fun" car is a Z4M coupe and it has fantastic hydraulic steering. Jumping back into it after driving my Golf R, which has a very good rack for an electric one, emphasizes just how much better the hydraulic setup is. It's a crying shame that modern M cars no longer include it.

[mikedockal]

Great video, you got yourself a new subscriber. I'm very familiar with the M2 so here are my inputs on some of the things you mentioned:
Looks compared to OG - I hated it at first, after some time (and seeing what they did to M3/M4) I actually like the aggressive grille and bumper.
Revmatch - 3 ways to disable - DSC off, aftermarket tune like MHD or BM3, or just code out the shift pedal sensor (that has downsides like having to push the start button twice, no hill hold, etc ...). I actually like the rev match, on the track its great.
Sound - the OG sounds 10 times better, equal length mid pipes are the answer for S55

[draude]

Great video and thank you for that. I also enjoyed the pictures - the best I've ever seen. The 1M is beside the E30M3 one of the best drivers cars I own and ever had. But now it's time to have a look on the M2C ;-)
Keep on going with your Vids - love them

[murrayhiggins]

Great review, very nice edit, great content and sound. I'm 1M all the way. Currently have a 2009 128i and LOVE it. If finances make it possible I'll happily acquire a 1M as I think their scarcity and fantastic performance and build quality and future price appreciation is lovely.

[adamcrain-MTB]

Swap out the seats and you will love it even more. The only issue with my 1M was how high you sit - the Recaro's made me realize how much more connected you are when your sitting "in it". Now the JB4 tune and other stuff doesn't hurt but the seats...MUST be done.

[achromaticwraps]

Just found your channel! Was really looking for this comparison video, thank you!
Well thought through comparison. Keep the good work up

[victorlouzon]

what a work, seriously, only 3 900 subs ? So underated ! Good job ! Greetings from France !

[timmellor]

Don’t forget to post up the 1m into song details pls. I have the n52 e61 wagon warming up in the dark for a Sunday dawn drive 🤣

[Vision_]

Great video! I gotta say however that I love the more pronounced fangs of the OG M2.

[Iplayforfood]

You sure are a BMW fanatic owning both a 1M & M2. The next car’s gotta have XDrive & Adaptive Suspension to go alongside my 135i 1M Clone. Great Video!

[patricsteele]

If you ever get a chance to test drive the M2 CS I'd be great to hear how it measures up against the 1M.

[PetrolHeadBe]

Owned both ! I can only say i really miss my 1M ;)

Gr8 video !!

[JoshuaM]

Lovely video! I have a '19 M2 Comp and absolutely love it. I am scared to get in, or drive, a 1M though. Doubt I would want to get out of it....ever!

[ModMINI]

Just got a black one just like this. Love the car. it's a monster.