BMW M2!

[@paultuckey-ij5fp]

Thanks Vicki…we need more videos like this…great to have you back! You and Harry M are the best by a Mile!

[@Michael00000001]

And next time pls. work on your camera settings - we need much brighter pics, not so much dark.

[@Jz-vd5zg]

Vicki the original good to see you back

[@jansefran1752]

M2 is OK ... But Vicki is pure GOLD. 👠👠👁👁👄

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😊

[@philt5782]

Damn right

[@josephfrenchmusic]

Drive one they are better than ok

[@heliharris69]

Wonderful intelligent women who knows her stuff....Very kind and obliging to.. as i found out when i retired from the Fire/Service... Lovely person indeed.

[@roger4880]

Vicki always delivers quality, thank you! Makes me want an old M2.

[@DjNikGnashers]

Do it 🙂 I bought an OG M2 last year, absolutely love it.

[@arreruk]

“The manual was an afterthought”. Good. A thing of the past, craved by dinosaurs 🦕 who think that Lewis Hamilton is in no way engaged with his automatic car 😂😂😂

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@arreruk Lewis Hamilton probably thinks he is engaged to himself, he obviously loves himself, I bet he snogs his reflection in the mirror. Mine is a DCT 🙂 Apart from pressing a clutch pedal down with my left leg, and moving a stick with my left hand, I don't see what difference it makes with a DCT, I am still changing gear myself, when I decide to, by selecting a higher or lower gear with the paddles. Only about 0.01% of 'manual gearbox' drivers heel & toe, so it really makes no difference to driving enjoyment if you have a manual or auto in a modern car. The more important thing to rant about is AWD really, because it just takes all of the skill of balancing a car on the throttle away. Anybody can launch an AWD performance car with one hand on the wheel, the car basically drives itself.

[@arreruk]

@@DjNikGnashers Great (and funny) Lewis Hamilton comments aside I'm inclined to agree (obvs). I drive a DSG myself so have the benefits of the auto 'box in town and can have fun through the twisties when required. Having driven manuals for 30 years (and can heel and toe) I don't feel any less connected to the car when 'making progress' down a challenging B road with my DSG paddles flapping furiously than I ever did with a manual.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@arreruk Indeed sir, and I agree with you too. I had manual gearbox cars all of my life, but my last car was a tuned M140i with the torque converter (ZF8 a brilliant gearbox). The gearbox was remapped too, so it was quite brutal in sport mode. The car I have now is an OG M2 with the DCT. I don't think I would go back to a manual gearbox again, because a modern auto is the best of all worlds. If you want to cruise around town, you are not constantly having to press a clutch and move a gear stick every 2 minutes. Yet if you want to go quickly, you can still have fun by changing manually using the paddles. It's a win win situation !

[@markbiggart1265]

Vicky!! I am more than thrilled to see you have your own channel. Amazing! Missed your quirky reviews

[@simonthomas4630]

Vicki butler-Henderson I adore your style of presentation and also still gorgeous ❤

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thank you! And please feel free to share my channel with friends!😜

[@W00LFY100]

I'm a die-hard manual fan but like you said, manuals are often an afterthought in recent times and are usually compromised. I wish they'd take time to develop them to be like an MX5 or Civic Type R to work harmoniously with the car, which is why we enjoy them so much!

[@dantecasali9821]

Triple black helps hide the weird body kit!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Definitely, I'd only consider black for that reason

[@michaellucas7882]

Thanks Vicki! I have been waiting for your return! We know who the real high performance compact is! 😉

[@diskreet]

I'm watching this as I'm literally getting ready to go buy one of these. Manual, of course. Thanks for the sanity check before I sign, Vicki! I think the pedals are in a better place on LHD models, too. I didnt notice awkwardness on the test drive.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

WOW! Enjoy!!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Please don't get the manual, it's junk in this Check all the other reviews It's essentially designed for the auto and performs better with it

[@brentpowell7889]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial totally disagree, the manual is far more engaging proper drivers car , Manual is the one to have, it’s all about the drive and yes have driven both.

[@shaking6360]

Always a joy seeing you at work, you are in your own league, thanks.

[@finmac5150]

VBH is one of THE most entertaining motoring journalists EVER and just as gorgeous as ever!! What a lady!! ❤

[@danlivermore3459]

Nice to see you today in the BMW EV in Cambridge ish!! Love what you guys are doing if ever need technical support for anything, I have a mobile workshop now. May be able to help!! Kind regards Dan the hairy ex VWG guy from today

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thanks Dan - and for taking the time to stop and chat! Best wishes to you.

[@4Kandlez]

The OG car girl is back, but this quality film is way too short, we need more Vicki

[@wainerollins2587]

Thank you Vicki, cracking video; cracking car.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CarFocused]

Great video! I definitely prefer the previous gen in terms of looks. They peaked with that!

[@72fergusor]

Fantastic review Vicki, and welcome back 😃 I've just bought one of these myself, and although your driving skills are far far superior to mine, I'm absolutely loving it.

[@HQBProductions]

So good to see you testing again…a real driver (and a long family history of that of course!). I bought a new 325i Sport in 1986 and did a lot of miles all over Europe. Too many years later, I quite fancy one of these and that price tag is very negotiable…I saw one just a month ago for £57500 with delivery mileage and full (auto) spec…. Sadly my wife cannot get in low cars now due to mobility problems so no sale here but I rather liked it!! Keep testing….we need more from you to balance these hordes of men on You Tube! 😃😃😃😃😃

[@kristianspeke1]

Excellent video. What a stunning car. Brilliant footage

[@robster6868]

Interesting to find out if the LHD manual version has the same pedal/sport seat problem.Nice review Vicki.

[@parvindermander5664]

Love the looks of the M2

[@seinsmeld13]

I fortunately have a 2023 M2 as well as a 718 Spyder. Cheers Vicki.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Welcome back 😊

[@tluehrig]

Welcome back! That was a great video. I would love to see your test of that "near perfect" Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0!

[@graemeadamson7272]

Ohhhhh VBH we love you ❤

[@richn6200]

VBH any petrol head dream😍 Thanks Vicki❤

[@AliasHSW]

Been subscribed to this channel but haven’t have anything popped up in my feed for so long I have forgotten about it. Nice to be reacquainted.

[@jdsk8914]

Vickii!!!!! So good to see you ❤❤

[@failingup4907]

Love seeing a woman drive a manual.. Your so right about the heated steering wheel. Up north where it gets brutally cold, A heated steering wheel is a god send. I just got a Jeep that has one and I can't live without one now. Great job Vicki.. :)

[@johnm5131]

actually, the LHD model feels ergonomically correct. It's not the 6-speed that was the afterthought

[@JOFEALVI]

Missed the days of fifth gear with Tiff Needel, i follow hour videos for 10 years, greetings from Colombia Latinoamérica 🙂

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thank you! We are currently filming the latest series of Fifth Gear for the Discovery Channel - out in the summer!

[@jonathancost4927]

Oh boy am I right there with you on the Z3 M Coupe! My girlfriend worked in BMW sales at the time and every weekend she’d bring the Estoril Blue M Coupe home. What a little rocket ship! I don’t agree that the end of petrol performance cars from BMW is coming to an end, I think the motor manufacturing world is waking up to the fact that EVs are definitely not the future! (Edited to correct Estoril which autocorrect had changed to Escorial!) Thanks @fantastictime.

[@fantastictime2780]

Estoril :)

[@fantastictime2780]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuito_do_Estoril

[@CanariesExplorer]

Refreshing to see Vicki's no nonsense review which is in contrast to most other reviwers who seem to be obsessed with infotainment systems, Apple car play, etc.etc.... I just get in a car and drive, no music or sat nav.

[@brettrussell6207]

Fantastic. Love the way you do your thing.

[@seanpedrosa]

Absolutely brilliant review! I just picked up a G87 in red and have been smiling just like you every time I drive it 😊

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Great stuff - enjoy it yours! (And please spread the word about my channel!)

[@chicomaxima1]

Nosotros te amamos Vicky sigue el buen trabajo.❤

[@shirleyboy8859]

I could watch VBH All day..... Talking about Anything..... But preferably Cars..... :-)) xxx

[@Ciulster]

I think almost all of the detractors you have pointed out have more to do with the car being wrong hand drive! Joking aside the left-hand drive models found in Germany, USA, Canada ect. all have the manual gearbox as a $0 option. Meanwhile in Canada the price of one of these ranges from (at time of currency conversion) 45,000-60,000 British Pounds, While the Cayman GTS starts at 65,000 and can get higher than 75,000. I definitely think BMW had to shoehorn that manual gearbox setup for the right-hand drive markets and it definitely was an afterthought in that regard. I will give you the bucket seats though, everyone complains about the weird hump. Don't order those seats if you have any sense and get the standard full leather half buckets, way more comfortable.

[@steveworrell]

Nice review Vicki

[@trackratzinger]

Vicki is back, subscribed!

[@andrewfwallace4582]

Thank You

[@paulfitzgerald7513]

After seeing all the different versions of M cars I’m more than happy to say that I’d take any model of Vicky. This latest version is getting better and better with age. I want one!

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😊

[@Bmwm340i]

As always Vicky , presentation and information in abundance. Excellent channel Keep up the good work. 👍

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@jasonbarton3883]

Amazing Vicki at last someone who gives honest reviews fantastic and a Pearson who can pedal a car great content best you tube channel out there love the the videos and content AStar

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Massive thanks!!

[@MTCOMP595]

Fantastic video VBH , glad to see you back 🙏.

[@DjNikGnashers]

It's not really 'small' Vicki, it's a medium sized, heavy, coupe. I like it though, first time I saw it, I thought it was a striking and interesting, if not instantly beautiful like the F87 was. I'd have one for sure, if I could afford it, but as I can't, I'll have to make do with my amazing F87 OG M2.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Are you gonna say that on every G87 review... plonker

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial Yes. I am going to say it on every G87 review I can find. If you have a problem with that, tough titties, better get used to reading it son. Of course, you could just do what an adult would do, and ignore it.

[@knn3th]

So, when will you be testing the 718 Cayman GTS for your channel? 😉

[@zingystardust4082]

Absolutely stunning......and the Beemer's ok too. Always enjoyed your reviews with the sense of fun and sheer excitement and enjoyment of just driving. This is my first time to your channel, so I'll stick around, consider me subscribed.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thank you and welcome!

[@keithronson2624]

Brilliant review! And without doubt currently the best Car in The World. Full stop! Auto box? [Imagine what the rumoured Competition will be like! Thank You Vicki, BMW M cars all the way.

[@johnrose8983]

Hi Vicky, good video of the M2, but where did you get the Porsche crest from. I'd love that in my garage at the side of my boxter S

[@georget10i]

70k for an M2 is a bit too dear. BMW has also gone vapid with too many badges and shouting; M cars were supposed to be almost sleepers. Not a fan of the hexagonal digital cluster design either, the analogue BMW dials were so beautiful, at least make it resemble those. Overall, I would have preferred the M2 to be more spartan, but I understand that they have to keep upping the ante. You are excellent, as always, Vicki!

[@Shane_Marsh]

Can't have a motoring show without the Legend Tiff 🤷

[@martynrollinson]

We need more videos and more often, to get this channel going properly ...

[@user-dg7gn4qk1y]

Wonderful review ! waiting for my 24 to arrive any week now, in automatic. Cheers

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Awesome!! Enjoy.

[@Goldieridesbike]

Great video, as always! PS: The BMW is fine and well, but that Ducati Monster makes me drool...

[@brandonclark6024]

I still remember when Clarkson said that he wished he had colleagues that could drive as well as you.

[@paulsukhu]

I think the seating position and pedals are fine. With the sport seats, I think it seems sized to a pro driver’s physique. (~1.8 to 2 m and lean)

[@zyberworld]

Aye Vickyyy!!! Always loved your smile and enthusiam. Glad the algo led me to your channel.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Hurray! Happy you have found me - please feel free to spread the word!!

[@zyberworld]

@@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834 Will do! Hopefully we can see you revisit a Donkervoort with a proper film/adventure.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

YES!!! Had a top time in the Donkervoort when I tested it! Thanks for reminding me. 👌@@zyberworld

[@Gary-ts6mi]

Wow congrats, I didn't know you have your own channel been a fan with your review of the EVO VI! From the states here. I love the Evos, E46M3, and Porsche "GT cars". Now being older I'm searching for the "modern ultimate driving machine" like bmw did with the E46 ( good audio, quiet, comfort, and most importantly driving feel) that can carry kids as a daily. So far Macan wins in terms of NVH, driving feel, and interior quality. I would like to hear your thoughts or advice from a person that driven everything!

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Thanks so much for your lovely words! The Macan is a good choice. Maybe a Cayenne GTS too? Happy motoring!

[@Gary-ts6mi]

Need to wait a few years for the new Cayenne GTS. They are just so much money for a daily driver, but it's a good suggestion. If you spent some time in these cars, you would know what I mean when I say the new Macan's radio scrolling has won me over. I just bought a Macan and have the 4RS, which I believe is the only model left that Porsche offers with the back-and-forth radio surfing buttons. I don't think I'm asking too much from Porsche, but it's almost a deal breaker, lol! Anyway, the G80 M3 RWD manual also intrigues me, but I fear it's too low and has too stiff a ride. Anyway, thank you for your input, and I look forward to your future reviews. @@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834

[@C90C60C30]

Great video. However, unconnected with the film, I don’t think petrol, or for that matter, manual gear boxes, are anywhere near done with yet 🙂. Oh the times, they are a changin’

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Totes!

[@Knoxville-Bill]

Nice job.

[@damirbajic4579]

Drifting on public roads. Vicki is a gangster. That is how you drive BMW😂

[@steffydog]

Cheers VHB, shame it’s a bit ugly at the rear, keep well.

[@peterforshaw2560]

I’d watch Vicki mowing the lawn she’s that good😁

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😂

[@kougerat5388]

Shove an M badge on the mower and she probably will !

[@PaulinhoThompson]

A top quality review, the car looks amazing, but off set pedals :/ hey ho.. nice bit of driving 😁

[@zyberworld]

Would love to see you on the Smoking Tire Podcast or any podcast for that matter. Laters!

[@05gtdriver]

Today is Vicki's birthday. Have a Happy Birthday Vicki! 🎂

[@Jim-jw8gb]

If you’re going to run one as a daily the standard seats and auto is the way to go.

[@Dhime]

Why does it seem like the right handed drive spec of this car is lesser than the left hand drive spec? From the annoying always on bongs and beeps to this pedal offset I’ve observed many reviewers speak on.

[@modestforest]

Happy birthday Vicky 🎉🎉🎉

[@chrisgore9193]

A lovely premium compact

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😜

[@markrhoden68]

I'd love the engine and mechanicals in my z4. Why doesn't BMW do a z4m any longer

[@rikardottosson1272]

So can they build an M0 for UK roads? Why always making cars wider and longer instead of narrower, shorter, lighter and faster?

[@andrewholt3849]

All the Usual Suspect You Tubers had one on a video in the late summer: Archie Hamilton Racing bought one and put an even more outlandish body kit on it and lowered the suspension: It looked hideous. I suggested he buy carbon ceramic brakes: saving about 20kg per corner and a titanium exhaust like the Lamborghini Urus has by Akrapovic saving weight and increasing the power. Also changing to lighter Magnesium wheels. Harry's Garage said this latest version of the M2 was even heavier by about 300kg than the older version. There was also a man on Instagram offering 'Ring Taxi' style laps in one on the Nurburgring and took out Lamborghini Craig, who is the manager of the Pangbourne branch of HR Owen Lamborghini. He said it was great. I don't know how the M2 was modified for this. Perhaps you could do a demonstration of 'heel and toe' as I am slightly confused as to what it is? Something like keeping your heel on the accelerator whilst braking at the same time with the toes of the same right foot. Although I don't see how this can be an advantage: Its used in rev matching, revving the engine changing down gears, you could do an explanation of that too, please Viki.

[@mspeed2441]

More videos, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@colinnicol9447]

Could see practically nothing on the interior shots, you really need to get the lighting sorted out

[@NZsarge1]

I heard BMW had gone on record saying they’re not chucking ICE cars in anytime soon 🤷🏻‍♂️ potentially a wise move as sales of EV’s have taken a major nosedive of recent (kinda worldwide it would seem).. Other manufacturers forging ahead with EV’s might want to follow suit and not retire their ICE cars and perhaps like Toyota keep developing new generations of IC Engines

[@philt5782]

MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GambitXJS]

You never seem to look any older Vicky!

[@Digiphex]

You can't get close to a Cayman GTS for that money, similarly equipped. You'd be at $120K.

[@donaldduck5731]

Looks amazing, not pig ugly with a swollen grill, quite novel??? However my last two BMW's didn't last much past 100k so I don't rate their quality any more, I drive an Audi now, seems way better quality on the engineering components front.

[@karolmaciejewski340]

In most of the world cayman GTS is like 50% more expensive. Hard to find better value for money than this new M2

[@Robbie-sv6wq]

65k! crazy

[@Sonnygill8884]

I like Vikki should have been on grand tour instead of James may … she a legend 🎉

[@Stadpad]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏼

[@clivebroad9542]

What a lovely looking cute body, well proportioned and so nicely shaped bound to perform well. ❤

[@howardmckenna]

And the car looks alright too!

[@clivebroad9542]

Oh wow I just watched it again and you are right , there is a car !

[@lifeiswarwarislife1972]

As gorgeous as ever Vicky.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😊

[@TeaVR]

Vicki is enough on her own. The background music is annoying!

[@simonbarnard1861]

Hmmmm, is this a review or promo?

[@kruger-3522]

So basically this M2 is just the old M3 renumbered for some reason, right????

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

You have not mentioned the annoying Bong sound every time you go over the speed limit.

[@Inazuma68]

Music is roo loud

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

OK. Thanks for the feedback 👂And thanks for watching!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Pity you got the terrible carbon buckets! Everyone complains about that stupid hump in the middle skewing your legs Besides that it's a beast

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

The seats themselves are lovely - just the hump mixed with the manual.

[@onthebuses]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@PeteAnda]

M2 is meh but VBH is fabulous. More please Vikki.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

😊😊

[@alan-]

Only 25Kg lighter than the ridiculously heavy M3? What's the point then?? Shame. BMWs used to make fantastic small cars.

[@rayaston1728]

Some attention to lighting needed, Vicki. Too many “black cats at night” scenes in and around the car.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

I'll have a word with the black cats 😜

[@st939]

1750 Kg 😄Truck territory.

[@pauldewar626]

How does this thing weigh so much ? And the manual gearbox is rubbish.

[@rhannay39]

It may be the smallest m-badged car, but I'm not sure "petite" is the right word.

[@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834]

Agreed!

[@rhannay39]

@@thecargirlvickibutler-hend2834 👍