I've owned my BMW M2 for a year! Owners review

BMW M2 ownership; I share my thoughts on the last 11000 miles and 12 months of driving.

[JeffFadness]

You earned my Like for spraying oil on your diff before taking it to the dealer. 😂 #winning

[ThePaulogdm]

When you complain about the angle at 10:00, I do need to say it is the same thing with my F30... And since it is my first car, I really thought the problem was my posture! Thank you for pointing that "detail"

[cdog]

Good review. I bought my 18 M2 new, picked it up at the performance center, and love it. At 31k miles, the only problem I've had is the right rear light issue. That seems really common.

[zildog]

LOL!! You think YOU have problems… 😂

I’m having to go to town on my 85, 000mile OG F87 on so many areas just to get her back to a complete reset. That’s literally every single fluid, brake rotors and pads, brake and fuel lines, the plugs, coils and sensors, the entire cooling system, pulleys and the intake chargepipe and brackets plus all associated bolts, seals and clamps.

I did get her for £14, 000 with a full service history and basically all of the mileage was highway driven but the second it threw me an engine overheating warning, I knew I had to go the whole way.

Luckily I am a trained mechanic and have worked on countless cars but this one is new to me with all the associated techno-gadgetry and software based input.

Mess anything up and you’re stranded so may as well go top to bottom. I know the fundamentals are solid but holy crap there’s a lot that can and does go wrong on these things… which the BMW Stealership only makes worse with their highway robbery prices. FCP Euro to the rescue!

Pray for me! 😂🙏🏻

[ovnilab]

I've got a 2018 and LOVE her! The more time passes, the more I love it. I'm so used to it now, I can toss it around like a go-kart! Haven't had any of the issues you have (knock on wood) in fact no issues at all, with 38k on the odometer.

[DannyBoyCFC]

I’ve just bought one, over the moon with it. Great video geeza

[DjNikGnashers]

Had my late 66 plate OG M2 for just over a year myself.
Aside from the discovery of all three diff seals leaking, which was a 4.5 hour job for my excellent technicians, so labour costs were quite high, I haven't had any other issues.

[champion]

One thing I'm learning as I spend more and more time in the car world and meeting other enthusiasts is that outside of factory warranty, it's never worth looking for a warranty. The consensus seems to be that when you're buying a used car, aside from really obvious signs of neglect or abuse, there's no real point in trying to ascertain whether or not the used car you're buying is going to be problematic in the future. You just assume it will be, and you're going to need spend money to fix shit that breaks. And 99% of the time, the dealer is the worst place to go. Indy shops are the way to go. I'd gladly buy a used car from a used dealer (and not the manufacturer dealer) and save the dealer premium and skip any sort of extended warranty. Warranties are only good until you actually need to get shit done and realize what a headache it is, and how hard manufacturers will try to deny warranty claims and not spend any money.

[lloyd.]

I’ve owned my white manual m2 since jan 17, I’ve only had one issue and that was condensation in one of the rear light clusters and they were both replaced under warranty even though the car was modified.
My car has been serviced at North Oxford every year and again never had any problems with them, also they have been a great help with discounts on Mpeformance parts.

In the time I’ve owned it I’ve fitted
Full Mpeformance carbon kit, splitters, defuses, spoiler, m2c mirrors, m2c Seats, 763m wheels, Litchfield Ast suspension, camber adjustment hubs, custom stage 2+, Wagner sports cat, cfs intercooler, dorch stage 2 fuel pump, flex fuel sensor, intake pipe, diverted valve, m2CS steering, lsd and traction software.

I absolutely love how it’s been so far and certainly will be keeping it for a fair few years yet. Hopefully this year I want to get the gts bonnet and maybe get it wrapped.

[jamesreynolds]

Thanks for the Vid. I have a 2017 M2 DCT, 30K miles now, the safest and best handling car I've owned. I've dodged a big rig I was passing at aprx 80 mph when he attempted to put me in the desert. I wound up left of the opposite lane fog line at 110 mph when I cleared his nose - backed off to 79 mph and on to cruise when I had gained about 1/2 mile ahead. He came along anyway and tried to pass. I'd seen enough already, sped up to 120 mph for several minutes and didn't see him again. Great BMW power! On another trip the brakes saved us when a ford decided to take our lane. Quick stab and we were clear. This car makes one lucky. Best gas mileage has been 27 mpg at 78 mph over 300 miles. So far, only routine maintenance. I've had a few odd vibration noises in the cab, but our roads here in southern utah aren't the best. I hope you keep on enjoying your M2, you've been a bit unlucky so far, and I'll watch for your next vid.

[Gibson]

I’ve got a similar M2, slightly older but manual. I’ve also had similar experiences with the problems I’ve had. The diff was leaking, exhaust had a rattle, horn went, and now the heater has broken. I also bought at the same time as you so it’s all in 1 year. Luckily it’s all under warranty though. I would say though I’ve had a great experience with BMW main dealers and although it’s annoying taking it in they’ve always been accommodating.
I’ve just put Conti Sport contact 7’s on all round and they’ve really improved the winter driving ability. Would really recommend them!

[olegdeg]

I just hit the like because of diff! :D well done! :D

[vamosnippon]

Thank you for your review! Long term ownership differs from what is on the brochure. As a bmw owner myself, I tell everyone that my car drives amazing…when it’s working.

[sheggi]

That’s crazy! I bought mine m3 f80… week later already back to dealership, oil problems as well, in a week I top up 2L of oil… not happy

[kevinneary]

Im watching your video as I pick up my car on the 18th June 24 from BMW Southend.2018 car dct 25k miles for 28 grand in white.
I’m buying it to get back to enjoying a more engaging experience. I had M2 competition before and M4 Im really not a fan of the engine easy power and terrible noise even with Remus exhaust.
I’m thinking these cars will be good news going forward.
Thanks Kevin

[Kenny-bjzq]

I swear to God BMW builds there cars just to last as long as warranty as soon as you pass over your warranty get ready to spend $$$ - BMW = Bring Me your Wallet

[abs]

About the instrument cluster panel - I have the exact the same problem at my wife’s BMW X3.

[johncoughlan]

Great video, I've owned a bmw m2 and they are brilliant I'm looking now to buy a bmw m2 competition but I will recommend that you seriously take an extended main dealer bmw warranty, I've subscribed to your channel so looking forward to more mighty m2 content. Thanks again.

[davidbarlow]

I never had any these problems at 50k miles now

[XenoX]

The sheer irony of the indicator lights failing on a BMW 😂