IS THE OLD BMW M2 STILL ANY GOOD? M2 VS M2 COMP

In todays episode of cars with Jay I take a look at the 2016 BMW M2 to see if its still worth your consideration 6 years on with prices dropping to as little as £25k. Not to mention is the M2 comp worth a £20k premium over it?

Many thanks to @DunstableM2 for letting me review his car!

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[michaelshirley]

The only actual difference with the suspension is carbon and aluminium strut braces. I think all of the extra rigidity comes from the aluminium one the carbon brace seems to be for show. The steering stabilty control and diff software can be coded to m2 comp software. I upgraded my steering to m2 comp it is much better than original more direct and seems faster. I have since coded gts steering which is even better same as comp just a bit more weight

[prof.d.red-maa]

I own the OG M2 2017 LCI, I read about the supposed gripes some had with it before making my choice... No 1, Not fast enough! (Seriously? It will hold its own with pretty much anything out there and it's so well balanced it can actually use more of its power more of the time, especially here on our tiny, often cold and damp UK roads/tracks.. I've left plenty of £100+k performance cars struggling for grip off the line as my OG 'consistently' puts its power down to the road and just goes! Power means nothing without the Balance to distribute and consistently utilise it!).
No 2, It's too edgey on the throttle and the steering is not direct enough. (Hmm, though I can see what they meant.. Manufacturers tend to make the steering heavy, even a bit numb because they are aware that novice level drivers will be buying these types of cars and will likely exceed their own abilities long before the car does its, and over-correcting is how most will end up writing their cars off, so they do the above to limit driver over input making it (In theory..) a safer car in less experienced hands but, for experienced drivers... It is an annoyance! However, it's thankfully nothing a GTS flash mod & maybe a few light mods for a few hundred quid can't rectify, same with the edginess, and a good stage 1 will not only give more power and improve fuel management, but will allow the M2 chassis to utilise it all FAR better than the OEM set up.
.... No 3, It's too heavy! (So BMW solved this by.. Making the M2 heavier?! Though the M2 is fairly heavy for its class, it's by no means the heaviest and the actual power to weight ratio of the OG M2 is actually quite good for what it was designed to do, which is go around tracks really fast with exceptional balance!
The OG is not as good as it should have been from factory, but if it really matters to oneself, .. Then just spend a few extra hundred quid and it will be, especially with tyres.. Make sure you get the right ones for the environment your M2 is going to live in, above all else I found the most beneficial area was getting the right tyres on my M2, .. I first got mine with Continental 6, which were good once they were fully warmed up but they were junk when not.. I fitted PS4-S and they just transformed the M2 and made it far more usable throughout the UKs weather and environment.
Also, the one thing that few ever mention about the M2 Comp and CS with the S55 is that they inherited the same engine killing hub issue as with the M3 & M4, so if you get one you better make sure you have the BMW warranty on it, I ran a 2017 M4 Comp before "downsizing" to my used M2 and it spun two hubs in the space of two years from new(!)... Spending almost four months in the garage waiting to have the engines replaced! Thankfully, this is NOT a problem with the OG M2 unless one starts modding them up to +600bhp, but for anyone with a M2 Comp or CS its now something that will constantly be in the back of your mind, , you can tell yourself that the odds of it happening to 'your' M2 is very low, I did that with my M4 but it still happened twice regardless (And no, my M4 was not modded, it just had an MSport cat back, BMWs GTS DCT flash and a Evolve twin carbon air intake), and I know without question that, had I not had the BMW warranty, that would have been £40+k just flushed down the pan and very likely a divorce shortly after(!), and I didn't want the same issue with a M2, so I went for the OG with about £2-3k extra to get it just right and of the other M2 Comps and CSs of friends I've driven, I'd still rather have my OG anytime.
.... The only real gripe I do have about my OG M2 is the seats, they're good, well adjustable and do pretty much everything they need to, but they look WAY to basic to be in a M car, I've got my eye on a set of M4 Comp seats to fit, but I like the look of some Recaros that work out to cost about the same and Cobra can do a custom seat where they swap all the electronics from the stock M2 ones into their custom seat, which again costs about the same (maybe even a little less going with Cobra).
A good review my friend, but from my experience... I'm genuinely glad I went with the OG and saved myself thousands over the Comp or CS, for just £2-3k my OG more than holds its own against either, and when the warranty expires or I want to sell it, there's no killer Hub issue either I or the individual contemplating a used OG M2 have to worry about. Many used cars sales may offer warranties on used M2 Comps CSs/M3s and M4s, but if the hub spins they won't actually cover the damage, claiming its a known 'manufacturer design' issue and will send you packing to BMW, who will say Sorry, but we disagree... And then you're either tens of thousands out of pocket or stuck in the courts for years legally trying to get one of them to pay up... And I know this because, that's what my brother in law went through after his used sale purchased M3 spun its hub and he tried to use the warranty. I enquired how much it would have been to extend my M4 BMW warranty when it got near to ending and was quoted £2-3k per year! And if you're unfortunate enough to need any spun hub damage fixed without to much hassle other than time, then one will need to factor in the cost of a extended official BMW warranty, when buying a used M2 Comp or CS, which few reviews ever seem to mention when covering the M2 Comps and CSs vs the OG M2.
Keep up the content, all M2 content is welcomed in my book! And sorry for the lengthy response, ..lol, But I'm a true petrol head, 'what can I say!?'. Cheers!

[Bcfc-rvyi]

Had my 2018 M2 LCI for just over a month now. An absolute animal of a car, puts a smile on my face whenever i drive it

[RDN]

I feel like the N55 is the Perfect engine for the M2. It dosen‘t have to much power so you wont have traction problems. It‘s the much more emotional car to drive, and with the mpe exhaust its one of the best sounding german i6 engine 🤩

[ogmtwo]

Have a 2018 M2 and absolutely love it. Puts a smile on face everyday and the sound is amazing with just a downpie

[theanthonyv]

I just bought a used 2018 M2 two days ago. It’s incredibly fast, and this opinion is coming from someone who’s recently owned a GT4RS, GT4, and 911 Carrera T. The M2 feels as quick in spirited road driving. It absolutely rips.

[karolmaciejewski]

Tbh I prefer stock OG M2 over stock M2 Comp. Till 100mph these are neck to neck, the power delivery is more usable, on the track u can feel that it's less nose heavy because of lighter engine. Sound also way better. Steering is the same literally every part number is the same so I'm not sure why you feel so much difference in it, driven both a lot and they feel very similar.

[jaayyboy]

Just about to make this very decision! An m2 comp would stretch me financially which no one wants.
I'm coming from an m140i so I know both would would be a massive upgrade.
For me an 2018 67 reg lci version m2 with every option wins as its weekend car, something to enjoy with my pals and summer evening coast runs and that sound 🔥👌

[bmerfan]

M2C, complete animal! (controlled), has the BMW DNA that we dont see so much of these days. Nice review on both Jay.

[trevonmoora]

Good vid, I’ve had my m2 8 months now and love it. A lot of people haven’t really given the n55 much attention. Nvm got his m2 to 650bhp. There’s potential with the n55. Both are great cars. You should do a comparison to the f80 m3 comp to the g80 m3 comp. I’d let to hear your review on both.

[adrianadrianp]

The M2 isnt standard, different wheels, looks like spacers, engine tune, exhaust etc and they dont go for £25k the difference has never been a £20k delta either like for like

[mudayar]

I’ve had my 2018 M2 LCI DCT for about 8 months now. I’ve driven my M2 and a comp M2 at thermal race course. I like the M2 comp better on track but. I love my OG M2 on the street and in canyons. I feel like the base is a better option for those who drive there car often suspension is softer etc. if you want more power or better handling characteristics aftermarket mods and M performance parts can get you to the same level as the comp. Taken my car on road trips and many other places and I feel like I would’ve gotten sick of the tighter suspension. Servicing is super easy and have done my first service myself at home don’t know if it’s much different in the comp or not.

[adrianadrianp]

PS you can reprogram the electric steering as well, the rest is the same with the steering, 'rack' etc

[franciscocaamano]

I test drove the dct and manual back to back before making a decision on buying new 3 years ago. I went manual, much preferred the extra engagement and personally thought it suited its personality and purpose much better. If your doing a lot of motorway driving and in heavy traffic comuting then go for the dct but that defeats the object and purpose of an m2c in the first place.

[TimChump]

Good video, I think the only M2 you can get for £25k in December 2021 is a cat S, £30k is more realistic
I went for DCT, I think it’s too fast to drive with one hand on the wheel 🤣

[Chris-njmr]

Decent review mate!
I own a very well specced 981 cayman S but there's a little bit of me that facies a change and the M2 is tempting...

I'm not sure about the sound of the M2C, I think the sweet spot may be a M2 LCI (manual for me 😈) with the M2 CS steering flash?

[jim]

I sold my stage 2 m2 for a supercharged c63 after owning it from nearly new for 3.5 years. I loved the m2 and the sound once tuned and with added bolt on’s was mega ! the comp just can’t match the sound. But the n55 engine is just not strong enough the b58 in a 1.40 will stay with you and the tuning capabilities of the b58 is just leagues ahead. There is a reason the n55 was discontinued and the b58 is still used today. For me I hated the fact the n55 just wasn’t strong enough and the fact a 1 series had a better engine this annoyed me. But dam I do miss the DCT. If I had one again it would have to be the comp even though I hate the sound of the s55 but with an equal length mid pipe the sound can be improved.

[VladimirMicic]

25k pounds? Currently the cheapest M2 in thw entire EU is 35k euros.

[maxfrederick]

There is an inbetween you know? BMW face lifted the M2 in late 2017 and all reports suggested the suspension was better controlled and the chassis was more compliant. Maybe try one, I’ve had one for 4 years and it’s an absolute weapon.

[tigeralpha]

First time I watch a video of yours! Great video, I subscribed