2019 BMW M2 Competition: The new E46? - One Take

[@danieltackett4089]

As a former E46 M3 owner (11 years) and current M2 owner, I agree that the M2 resurrects the spirit of my former favorite M car. One important correction: you CAN blip the throttle yourself in ANY mode. I'd also heard that all of the nannies had to be disabled to defeat the auto-blip. But on a muscle-memory downshift early in my ownership, I discovered that I could match revs myself in Comfort (or any) mode. BMW brilliantly built in a brief delay in the auto rev match. A skillful driver can beat the delay with heel-and-toe, so the auto feature doesn't kick in. This way, the driver can decide shift by shift whether to blip it himself or let auto rev matching do the work. It's a fantastic solution; you don't have to push a button and decide in advance to have it operating or not, you just decide with each downshift. M2 manual owners, TRY IT! You'll love your M2 even more.

[@hlf_coder6272]

Damn that’s good to know. I just ordered one and totally wasn’t aware of that. I thought you had to disable everything Thanks for the info and enjoy the new ride!

[@JayKay2505]

I always think it sounds in economic Mode (without ASD) at higher RPMs like the m3 E46 ? Do you agree?

[@louispadron3255]

I like my M2C auto blip - 4/5 of my other BmWz are Manuals and it’s nice to have this feature - maybe I’m the odd one out... maybe it’s cuz I have so many other cars to heel toe on

[@KareemKayy]

that's so funny, i test drove the car a couple days ago and i learbed this within 5 mins of driving it, it's really dope, love this car i'm gna pickup a 2018 just becuz it's a bit cheaper and i'm also getting 6 speed!

[@iantownsend500]

Definitely best M car on sale

[@MichaelLesesne]

How's your mother?

[@JWsGarage]

I don’t catch a lot of episodes but watching this morning i got to point out your road manners for other pedestrians, workers, bicyclist, etc are spot on. People seem to forget especially in the revived HP War that you can speed without being that guy! Drive fast but do it with class. T.D.D.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Triple digits daily What not Share the road! Cyclists up here don’t have a bike line and they can’t be fixed with painless dent repair. ZK

[@bradcomis1066]

TheSmokingTire As a cyclist who is also a car enthusiast I REALLY appreciate the respect that you and Matt have for other road users. We’re all out in the mountains just trying to have fun on our vehicles with wheels. 👍🏼

[@S58985]

Shout out to Ghengis Kahn for the M2C to review

[@realchrisga]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I think Zack is doing great filling in for Matt. Ignore the hate and keep it up!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Manual - Legend!

[@AarmOZ84]

The fact that this car comes with a 6 speed manual as the baseline transmission gives me faith in humanity.

[@billigrisan9506]

Don't listen to the haters, Zack. You're killin it with these reviews!

[@biggboysouth]

nah he's boring.

[@jomaha9227]

Matt's disdain for the one take's really started to come through in the later episodes. Zack is a lot more fresh to it and his excitement shows. I also find Zack's interactions to be more comfortable, sometimes Matt felt a little pushy talking over people all the time.

[@SuperbMoves]

but the E46 looks way better, this car doesn't even look fast

[@chamade166]

Zack is better they just need to stop reviewing foreign cars and stick to American brands. Not wastinn money on a small and weak eurotincan.

[@maxnix346]

No, I think Zach has a measured presence. I think he will be better than Matt the more he speaks plainly. I must say it amuses me how all these kids leave traction control engaged while driving on perfectly dry roads. But then when we did not have any nannies, one paid much closer attention to the limits which were always approached very gingerly.

[@thomasarlotta4828]

"your whippin it mannn" LOL so accurate

[@Ejiokpa16]

I love these. It’s BMW ethos. Small and powerful. It’s not a big car like everyone wants. It’s the car people actually want to drive rather than than cruise on a daily basis. This does both very well.

[@oversteer6771]

And why is this only for the m2? Even the old seven series used to be decently proportioned. I mean the current m3 is bigger than the e34 and e39 were I’m pretty sure 👎🏼

[@maxnix346]

@@oversteer6771 And it seems to drive better than those earlier paragons of sports sedans.

[@saucyp123]

Zack is really in his element with this car. Awesome review. Gobind is super chill, too!

[@maxnix346]

Like, totally, man.

[@ryanschmid7940]

M2 > M4. Easy. An M3 is sort of it's own thing since it's got the sedan practicality thing. Also the M2 and M3 both have badass fender flares...which is important.

[@AKFenomeno9]

Gobind! Hella cool guy! I met him on track a while ago.

[@Demonoid1990]

Hmm this car has certainly caught my attention. I've kinda been thinking of picking up something sporty and fun to drive. I've always driven trucks, and work vehicles. I was thinking of getting a Ford Raptor down the road, but then I thought do I really want another truck.. I already have a truck. Maybe its time for something smaller and faster. Living here in Oregon we have no lack of twisty, scenic mountain roads and coastal roads. Something like the M2 would be a blast when I'm not working. Working as a long haul trucker and I'm pretty familiar with the road, perhaps it's time to experience it differently. The price isn't bad for what it offers, and since it shares an engine with the M3 and M4, getting parts shouldn't be too difficult. That and I can re-learn manual in a car, as it's slightly different in a diesel big rig. Nice to see BMW still offers manual transmission in their cars, better grab one before they go extinct.

[@brunov.7411]

Zach, keep up the good work. Unfortunately the internet can be brutal sometimes, but you cant please everyone.

[@MrWhitePerson]

"you're whippin it man" *nervous laughter* lmao, best m car no doubt

[@swanblake]

I really wish there were more RWD sedans this size to choose from. I miss smaller cars. Awesome car and an amazingly well done review. Wished it would have cutaway to a video of his wheels when he was talking about them. Love that this guy went with a manual transmission on this.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I was recently considering getting a new M2. I love the experience of ordering and building a new car, but putting the S55 fart machine is precisely the reason why I went backwards and bought an E92 M3. That engine is like selling your soul for somewhat linear power in a turbo engine, but it completely ruins the M3/4 and now M2.

[@r129r16pfl]

Agree, e92m3 is way more special, especially after hard core weight reduction, square R18 + R comps, etc.

[@jjohnson1604]

Obsessed Garage have you considered a gt350r?

[@justprayaboutit]

@@jjohnson1604 He owned one

[@windnsea03]

I thought so too until I drove one. We did the same move 2015 M3 to GT350 (I still have the latter). But the S55 in this car is tuned very differently, it throttles the boost which makes you need to rev it up and sounds much better than my 2015 M3 did, I like it quite a bit. Mine is identical to this guy's model.

[@PICKLEINMOUTH]

It's the sound. S55 sounds fuckin cheeks. An S65 with an Akrapovic exhaust? Absolute bliss.

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

“What a great car...” Alright, so will you replace the 46 with one. Sometimes the new girl comes with a bigger a** and more hips, hence some extra weight.

[@ryanhard5273]

You gonna buy it for him?

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

Yeeeeaaaaahhhh I think the funds situation might be the primary factor in his not having this car already, bro.

[@TheSmokingTire]

I’d have to make a lot more money to replace my E46 with the M2. Ive invested in the E46 to make it withstand some abuse, and I would rather spend the massive price difference on track days, tires, parts, and driving school. ZK

[@ArgueWithTheMajority]

@@TheSmokingTire Love the approach and the E46 M3

[@6lemans10]

Car hypergamy!😏😀😃😄🤣😂

[@SavageBunny1]

I don't like silver colors but this color in person is stunning.

[@natedetailscars]

Zack loves the Strongman Competitions. And because I grew up watching them too, I always know who he's talking about.

[@thomasb114]

Zack is good at this. Enjoy his One Takes

[@paulvicks1336]

The 1M comes closest to the analog feel of my e46 M3

[@ramonjimenez7271]

Does this really have a 3600lb curb weight? If so thats heavy as shit for such as small car and did you feel it driving in the canyons?

[@TheSmokingTire]

Ramon Jimenez Feels lighter. I was surprised when I saw the spec. Ordering the manual and putting in some light buckets would be nice. But yes, modern cars continue to weigh too much. It’s the price of trying to have it all. ZK

[@akkando]

@@TheSmokingTire a good place to save weight on m2c is wheels and brakes. Also would be unsprung weight.

[@davecabansay8965]

New cars nowadays feel way lighter than what it may seem on paper. Drove a SS 1LE recently and wow it does not feel like a 3800lb car at all. My assumption is modern technology like eLSD, magneride, improved tires, etc really hides the weight of newer cars. We are living in the golden age of cars in my opinion

[@WindyCity1992]

@@davecabansay8965 My brother had a 2014 1LE They don't feel heavy. Its crazy

[@NDEEZMiata]

Plum_Crazy 1992 agreed. It’s crazy how modern cars masks weight. I went from a BRZ to a 19 1SS 1LE and the only time you feel the weight is when braking. (The brakes are crazy strong but you still feel it) Through corners and such, it just feels solid

[@gaivoron]

Godihn that's a cool name.

[@AKFenomeno9]

Actually it's Gobind

[@Zackary_]

I loved seeing a new route for these videos, the different roads definitely made the video feel more refreshing. Great video!

[@slaWterCH]

It's a shame that most sports cars are now soo big. Glad to see that there are still a few exceptions.

[@wowsers5846]

Your best yet Zack. Fast fluid driving and presenting. Well done

[@shittywheelies7403]

Another great vid Zack

[@BIMMERHEAD]

This is what the BMW M2 should have been from the beginning! i love it😍

[@v1_rotate638]

I’m pretty content with my m235i for a third the price and potential to make the same power super easily... although the M2CS is absolutely on my “buy certified pre owned in 3 years” list

[@marcgabrieI]

Holtzy_Vref exactly my plan. Love my m235i. I was thinking about getting the m2 comp, but leaning more towards the m3 or m4 just because of raw power.

[@n55Rob]

Love my 135i n55 with a dct….but I definitely want a M2C in manual

[@SuperHoneyOil]

My guess is the sign are double sided, however I have no clue actually! Have a good day everyone.

[@JacanaProductions]

Top speed it 172MPH! It sounds nice too. Drove it on the Autobahn near the factory in Leipzig. This was a top speed test run with my pal from BMW.

[@wrzl1675]

My nephew just bought the M3 Competition manual.... it’s a bad ass car and I’m sure the 2 is no different. The haters on here remind me of FB A LOT smh.

[@Fee.1]

Randy Carlisle it’s very different

[@jlopez1017d]

People who can’t even afford to rent one are the ones who bitch the most. I have a love hate relationship with the online car community

[@Krezo200]

jlopez1017d this community (at least in the yt comment section) is mostly cancer So much hate, ignorance and lack of knowledge is just annoyinh

[@PaulSvk84]

Of course it is dude! 99.99% of the shit talkers probably never even seen one in person let alone drive one. The car sounds great. There is something about the exhaust note that a microphone can't pick up and ends up sounding worse when hearing a recording of it.

[@MatthewGaither]

Hard to tell with KZbin compression and different mic setups but this seems to sound better than the "old" M2 and certainly better than the M3 and M4. That alone is reason to get a little more excited about this car versus its predecessor and some of the other M cars.

[@jc944t]

It's the purest BMW M car for sure. Great car and review!

[@bazejwianecki9054]

Mariusz Pudzianowski is from Poland.

[@ajtam05]

Through which canyon(s) do you guys typically shoot these vids? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@longbowdt]

one of my favorite One Take videos. thank you!

[@DSJVNdsjnvf4356]

Wait what’s wrong with a sunroof again? Cause I like it but are there drawbacks?

[@2fast2nick]

That is a great car. So much fun. I rented the non competition version in Germany this year and fell in love with it.

[@andrewscr93]

I'm a simple guy. I see an M2 Competition and I hit like, subscribe and share.

[@erick2good]

3600 lbs is perfect, no one wants to do 130mph+ and feel the car getting tossed around in the lane from wind gust. Scary moments

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

0:38 Thank you for not saying [and turning it up to 11] TST's professionalism shows vs every other automotive KZbinr.

[@Cadillacfrank94]

Keep up the quality reviews man. Dope M2.

[@G50_GT3M3CSLM2C]

Great review...The first thing I do is turn TC off. Its not a sports car with nannies on...

[@sabretechv2]

I thought the turbos were the exact same size.... not small turbo / big turbo

[@JonathanTyas]

They are, 2 identical turbos, each serving 3 cylinders. Spoils the 6 cylinder sound a bit, but spool up quicker.

[@GSXRwant1]

Wow, you can drive my car any day. You stayed on your side of the road! You left a gap between you and the slower cars! You didn't try to run the cyclist off the road! You drove someone else's car with respect. Just a well trained driver who does all this and is quick too. Well done. Oh yeh good comments too. Thanks

[@acalthu]

i didn't use to watch your videos before, but you certainly push a car harder than Matt.

[@SL9SH]

Good review, just a comment on the concept of “Twin turbo” as the word implies, means two same size turbos divided on equal number banks in this case 3-3, big turbo and small turbo like you said, is sequential or bi-turbo, that was used in cars like the supra or the GTR with th RBs, where the small turbo would work on low rpm’s and then the large one would take over on higher rpms, I have no modern example of any car using a system like that today, Volvo and VW did something similar with “twin charging” in the fact that they used a super charger on the low band and a turbo in the higher.

[@FishFind3000]

SL9SH bmw is twin scroll so same turbo with variable veins so faster spin up and plenty of power.

[@kunamutas8941]

The RB's twin turbo's were not sequential, they were equal sized and worked together, the supra had 2 equal turbos but one would stop working at 4k, the rx7 had sequential where as one turbo would start low in the rev range and then a second equal turbo would start spooling and both would work till redline.

[@SL9SH]

FishFind3000 no, twin scroll has nothing to do with VTG, twin scrolll just means more efficient ducting towards the exhaust turbine wheel, considering exhaust pulses for better spool, Porsche with its VTG technology does have variable sizing turbine wheels. I quote directly from BMWBLOG on whats twin scroll “Twin-scroll turbo system design addresses many of the shortcomings of single-scroll turbo systems by separating those cylinders whose exhaust gas pulses interfere with each other. Similar in concept to pairing cylinders on race headers for normally aspirated engines, twin-scroll design pairs cylinders to one side of the turbine inlet such that the kinetic energy from the exhaust gases is recovered more efficiently by the turbine.”

[@SL9SH]

Kunamutas you gave me a good lesson mate! I had to google of course to verify and indeed, 2JZ had two same size turbos (CT20s)but worked sequentially, (good info in here if someone wants to keep reading www.turbosupras.com/pages/pages/specifications/JZA80/jza80.htm), couldn’t confirm on the RBs but I suppose it’s like you said so that would make it as my N54 or the S55 for that matter, and I have even less knowledge on rotaries.

[@MTreddevil12]

Biturbo is also same size turbos not sequential fyi. The Chiron uses sequential turbos also.

[@BPawn6]

I am freaking sold! ...need a house with a garage first, oh, but it's-a-comin'!

[@99ekcouper]

The real M2. Please don’t compare this beauty to the E46.

[@neoblackcyptron]

Is that mount lemon Arizona Tucson ? Where this video was taken

[@chadpeabody5545]

Good review! What wing does he have in there?

[@scottleech9571]

I think my 328 XI 6 speed Wagon with the M sport package is the perfect car !!

[@blueridge8992]

I'd seriously consider one of these for my next car but I've promised myself that I'm factoring in dealer support into my next new car purchase after I had some some awful experiences lately. After a few hours of research online and reading horror stories from M4 owners I just can't give my money to a company like BMW that treats their customers SO freakin bad. It's a real shame because this car really checks all the boxes but luckily there's plenty of other options on the market these days.

[@blapblapism]

Awesome video zack. You can tell your passionate about BMW’s

[@Kittievr]

Really liked zach's footage of his bmw sliding

[@yodismet]

Excited for mine but I'm opting for dual clutch - hate welcome. Replacing my '14 M235i that has been a joy but I want more; don't we all?

[@jonathanwright2680]

Is that an M performance spoiler or aftermarket? Maybe you said it and I just missed it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Jonathan Wright Aftermarket

[@CPUspeed]

It seems like it was designed for a certain muffler and at the last minute they change it to make it euro 5 compliant

[@eyesurgeon69]

A little late to the game here, but just bought a M2C, had a E36 and E46 M3 back in the day, and I agree that the M2 is the natural successor to those cars and frankly the current M4 should not even exist, this should be the current M3.

[@orosieOG]

Umm...the S55 does not have a smaller and larger turbo (8:34). They are identical size turbochargers.

[@luiscouto6543]

I’ve driven manuals every day and only manual and I don’t heal toe so I like rev match on my m6 a lot ... it’s actually sad it turns off at full competition mode

[@BigHeadClan]

I always laugh when I see "Exectuive Package" on BMWs most of it is simply standard features with other competitors. That said a stripper 2-series is really the best way to have the car, cut out all the technology you can minus heated seats and enjoy.

[@bmx687]

Test drove one yesterday...a 2016...thing is a rocket

[@usernamealreadytaken770]

2016 is not the Competition version though.

[@bmx687]

@@usernamealreadytaken770 I stand corrected. Still a rocket.

[@matthewcoleman8267]

Is that boot spoiler standard in the US? My MC2 in the UK doesn’t have it.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Matthew Coleman Aftermarket

[@SicSemperBeats]

he definitely doesn't look like the type to buy a car like this but either way that shit is badass. Probably one of the last "driver" BMWs left

[@Fee.1]

Zach do you have a channel?

[@AFUSKH]

Great review! This or a used older M2 for ~15-20 grand less?

[@kunamutas8941]

I think i'm gonna go for the older one, they are a steal now

[@DDMSteveB]

So Zack does this mean you got the E46 back on the road and working?

[@TheSmokingTire]

DDMSteveB It does! Runs better than ever. Drifting tomorrow. ZK

[@danielvorisek8362]

I must agree, definitely best M car on sale now

[@jackman8929]

The S55 gets a ton of shit for how it sounds. It sounds a little better in person when fully warmed up, however, it doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the n54/n55 which, aside from the m20, are probably the best sounding BMW inline 6s ever.

[@5abivt]

I know Gobindh cruising listening to Moosawala 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@millll111lllI]

What color is Zach's M3? Topaz Blue?

[@storck08]

Mariusz Pudzianowski is from Poland :)

[@TheSmokingTire]

storck08 Sorry! He’s amazing. Crazy successful businessman who just happened to win WSM a bunch of times. Makes us all look lazy. ZK

[@liljon454502]

If he doesn't take that protective blue film off the door sills and dead pedal soon, it will harden/stain and never come off

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

I love how these look but 3600 lbs and that rev match you can turn off without disabling all driver aids is pretty disappointing. Maybe not as fun but the good looking M3 for similar weight is gonna be a lot more practical. Not the same type of car but the Cayman seems a more appealing prospect. PS: Well timed/edited long outro on the vid.

[@DZoom28]

+1 for the pink exhaust, its gonna need some black spots to match

[@chair6180]

Where does it stand compare to the Z4 M Coupe?

[@N0TThatCrazy]

E92 M3 Comp. package w/ 6-speed OR M2 Competition package? Why?

[@DuBstep115]

Just a normal M3. Because with the money you save on that you can buy aftermarket exhaust, suspension and wheels. It will still be cheaper than M3 comp and better.Why? because NA V8 and e92 chassis is THE BEST looking BMW of 20xx.

[@treeightoh3003]

Awesome review my guy!

[@razerone49]

Im an Audi guy but this m2 comp would be the only bmw that would get me to stray from my roots. Such a balanced package overall. Open up the exhaust, tune and maybe an intake and you got yourself a pretty fun, capable car.

[@carsaregood911]

I get that but I'd still take the RS3, that inline 5 is just amazing

[@nemesisxxprime]

Imad S exceptthat it only comes in automatic

[@carsaregood911]

@@nemesisxxprime Not a downside to me, I'm a long time fan and user of DCT's

[@TheSakul08]

To me this and the rs3 are completely different cars.

[@chamade166]

RS3 is more of a poser car to take to fancy places and try justify your high level of stress in life. M2 is the driver’s car.

[@coolmoe3289]

It's a cool car.. Driving a Go Cart with a Twin Turbo engine is always more adventurous.. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@Fee.1]

Zach I actually have wanted to buy a bunch of the original Black TST logo shirts, but some sort of promo/sale/volume discount would really help, as I seem to recall the nice quality shirts being a bit pricey (I know I’m poor don’t judge) but love them

[@SenszR]

Why do we ask this question every time a new 2 series comes out?

[@08turboSS]

I just wish BMW would get the ipad off the dash like Audi makes it retract into the dash. This does sound better/beefier than the M3/4 though. Props for that.

[@joebrady9575]

Zack’s killin it, I’m getting one!!

[@sbklvr]

I still prefer the civic type r. I know not everyone races 200mph superbikes, but if you have a designated track toy, the civic r is the best "motorsportsy" daily , just from the feel alone, imo.

[@doug186]

Great guest 👍🏼 Fantastic ride.

[@kennyphun1946]

No hate but just more fun watching Matt review, this dude kinda serious

[@Fluterra]

Ha! Certainly not the E46. The CROOKED SEATS on the M2 will certify that it is no E46

[@trentmeister6001]

I don't notice it even if I try to

[@deaftoned450]

Nice work Zach.

[@dogeislove.dogeislife.811]

Thought M2 was considered the new e30 m3? Non ZCP e46 m3's steering ratio felt so vague.

[@Airbag1010674]

Is this stock exhaust?

[@sdlausen1]

No. The 1M was the "new" e46.

[@ProjectAutomotiveWideo]

Mariusz Pudzianowski, from Poland* :) Great video and great car. I have driven an M2C with DCT. Pure pleasure. But definately seems better with manual!

[@MarkIrmina]

Project Automotive Mariusz Pudzianowski. Gdyby ten filmik byl nakrecony w Polsce, miałby wieksza ogladalnosc, na wspomnienie Twojego nazwiska. Ale w stanach wszyscy myśla ze jestes z Rosji. Smutne I zabawne za tym samym razem

[@TheMdenny]

Zach add more donut cut scenes of the e46 m3! or give us a one take on your car

[@dennygamble4520]

Zack, Which car would you own between this ,1M or first M2?

[@GovindMudhar]

The shock on my face, i bought what now?