The Most Expensive 2-series Ever is the Best of Today's BMW at Any Price: The 444HP M2 CS - One Take

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The 2021 BMW M2 CS literally takes everything that was not good about the M2 Competition and fixes it. It features a 180 lb weight reduction compared to the Comp, as a result of extensive use of Carbon and CFRP. It features a full-on M3 engine, no more detune, with the full 444 HP. It also features the first-ever appearance of both adaptive suspension and carbon ceramic brakes in a 2-series, both of which work as advertised. These changes, combined with the distinct worsening of the rest of BMW's lineup, mean that the M2 CS, even at a ridiculously high $85,000 delivered, is the best driving (and, IMO best looking) BMW you can buy today, at any price.

BMW of North America provided the vehicle, insurance, and a tank of fuel for this review.

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[Rich.Washington]

Congrats on 1 million. You don’t know this but we’ve been together for about 10 years now

[IamCredit]

I love that 15 years on...the E46 M3 is still being brought up. I bet BMW engineers are sick of hearing about it, but what a legend.

[mohamedhossam]

I love how Matt doesn't sound very enthusiastic in the beginning and then as the video progress and things heat up he gets more and more excited

[akacurmurdar]

I have no idea why they call it the M2, this is clearly the real M3.

[PaulHindt]

You can really tell in the video how good the cornering is. Kudos to Matt for such smooth driving too, of course.

[Jules-whzr]

The roads, and that BMW.. Pure driving pleasure..

[gabethomas]

The early morning lighting in that canyon is gorgeous!

[Ryansawsume]

New car prices are astronomical, I can’t believe this thing costs 80k+.

[GlennsCarCollection]

Definitely the best new BMW especially with a manual. As a 8 time BMW M owner including a 2016 M2 and a 2011 1 Series M, I agree this is the best M2 but still not as good a the 1M. The biggest difference is hydraulic steering vs electric. Drive them back to back and its a noticeable difference. Plus the 1M appreciates every year. I agree with your 1M example, my 1M has 19k miles on it and is worth $15k more than I paid for it, so I drive it for free and then some. The M2 CS will probably have zero depreciation for the first year or two like my 2016 M2 did, but then it will depreciate with the new 2 Series on the horizon and then another M2, M2 Comp, and a new M2 CS about 5 years from now. 4 years from now would be the time to buy a slightly used M2 CS. I would expect manuals to sell for about $60k-70k and DCT to fetch about $50-60k on the used market in 4 years. Look at the huge depreciation on the M3 & M4 CS. If I was buying now, for $85k I would take a 2016 Cayman GT4, Evora 400, or Porsche 997 Turbo, or for one car that does everything at this price point a used Porsche 991.2 manual (which I purchased) or AMG GTS. Still good to see BMW making a drivers car and offering a manual trans, just not worth $85k with so many other great choices out there and I am Mr. BMW

[Dormantee]

Grats on the 1M Matt! You deserved it much sooner, but I gather your fanbase is very solid.

[colecampagna]

Moved out of LA this year so it’s nice to watch you rip through these canyons because I certainly miss these roads. 🤘🏽

[KDuBI]

"Wow...It does mask its speed well, that was an awfully big number" 🤣🤣

[rayestefania]

Great video that helped me pull the trigger on one today! Love the car! I had a 2017 M2 and was underwhelmed. This is a totally different car! It is expensive for an M2 but I'm hoping it will hold the value better than a competition. I do wish it had an armrest though :)

[infidelrr]

This was always my favorite road for an early morning drive back when I lived in SoCal... Miss it!

[DDMSteveB]

Those subtle gold wheels are a lovely touch and really a nice contrast for that blue.

[vladimpaler]

That's a really nice looking ride

[VinceFung]

7:45 glad i'm not the only one who says brz "berrzzz" lolol

[Mirceabalea]

Matt, be careful when you put on your seat belt so it's not twisted. It can be deadly in case of a bad accident. Great video.

[theeballer]

The sponsored dash cam combo is something that people should actually consider

[BrendanEvan]

Best looking BMW of the year. Change my mind.