My 1 Year Ownership Review - 2023 BMW M2 G87

Hey everyone, welcome back to another video! It's been a little over one full year now with my beloved 2023 BMW M2. I thought it would be interesting to make a video discussing what I like and dislike about the platform. It's overwhelmingly positive in general, but there are a couple annoying things I wish didn't exist. Enjoy the video!
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0:00 Introduction
1:41 Previous cars
2:13 Manual transmission
2:46 Engine
4:55 Tuning potential
5:42 General modifications
7:07 Must-mod car
9:03 Daily driven
9:50 Brake dust
10:40 Bumper wear issue
11:30 Small fuel tank
12:19 Conclusion
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[@aforrest9903]

For me it’s not the mpg, its more the small size of the fuel tank. A little bigger fuel tank would have been better so I’m not going to the pump so regularly.

[@InclineDumbbell]

I recommend buying a carbon fuel cap. I definitely see mine a lot 😂

[@JR007x]

Thanks and appreciate the honest feedback!

[@weduhpeople8504]

If you want the best short throw shifter get the CAE shifter made in Germany. It has a taller shift shaft and reverse lock out. The shift gates are adjustable. The way it’s made it makes it hard to money shift.

[@sakthishrajendran4264]

Bro You have to make a comparison video between c8 and bmw. Rate them based on fun factor , performance, value for money etc

[@DailyDownshift]

That would actually be a great video idea! I'll write it down and see if I have enough C8 footage left to put something together. Thanks!

[@waseemahmed7516]

I've got the same car. Awesome vid awesome colour. I've been copying your mods

[@a2ashraf]

Rogue engineering short shifter with a 500g shift knob. I love it on the m2.

[@DailyDownshift]

How big of a difference does it make? Does it just shorten the throws or does it give it a better feel too?

[@a2ashraf]

@@DailyDownshift definitely shortens it, let's you punch gears a bit more (snappy from gear to gear, and the weighted knob helps with that, I can flick it into 1,2,3,4). I like the feel, I can feel the gears going more with my palm on the shifter. I like it...bmw lacks in the shifting , manual transmission part. This helps to fix that. The clutch valve delete as well(I haven't done that though). Have you heard about cvd or thought about that?

[@brakthru2]

How does this car compare to the M2 comp as far as handling, stiffness and cornering speed? This one out performs by a decent margin or about the same?

[@DailyDownshift]

I wouldn't say it's a huge difference, just generally feels better in all those areas by a bit. It helps that the tire tread is wider on this platform, 275 up front and 285 in the back.

[@Slickpete83]

*is this M2 more fun to drive in terms of handling/road feel then your C8 Corvette* ?

[@DailyDownshift]

Tough to compare since one is mid engine and one is front engine, they both feel very different. I'd say the C8 was more planted and safe feeling, while the M2 is more brash and fun since it doesn't mind getting sideways. Getting sideways in the C8 always felt risky and unpredictable, don't have that same feeling in the M2. Keep in mind, I didn't have mag ride. Supposedly, that makes a big difference to overall handling and ride quality.

[@destinygamer9015]

Hey nkuch I’ve been watching since destiny 1 year 2 and is this anyway you’d run one game of crucible with me? It’s been a dream since I was 11 I’m not 20 almost 21

[@kend528]

I have a ‘22 M340 and I beat on it and average 20 MPG, was thinking about getting an M2 and wanted to know what you average on one tank? Thanks!

[@DailyDownshift]

I will let you know next time I go for a drive!

[@jasonpalomo3324]

Speaking from experience it would be under 15mpg & i drive it on sport + 24/7 in la traffic

[@kend528]

@@jasonpalomo3324 I appreciate the feedback, I drive in sport plus 24/7 as well in my 340 lol.

[@DailyDownshift]

@@kend528 So I just had a look today, mine is 15 liters per 100km.. translates to 15.6MPG according to google. This is since taking delivery, so about 13k miles.

[@chrisservinis9654]

@@DailyDownshift I have a 2024 M2, 6spd manual trans and I’m getting 12.2 liters per100km. It is always on sport with a mix of hwy and city driving and a balance of foot to the floor fun and chilling out.

[@arymonem]

Couldn’t agree more. This car is an amazing daily driver, but the break dust on my black wheels, 2 days after washing it is ridiculous! Like you said, power and handling is absolutely perfect.

[@johnp999]

Another con, that doesn’t apply to you because yours is manual, is there is no protection for the radiator on the autos. When you were showing your beat up front plastic I noticed it. But there are plenty of KZbin videos that show you how to put in a protector, so I guess it’s not that big of a deal, but something you definitely need to do with an auto.

[@DailyDownshift]

Manuals don't have it either, I put mine in.

[@johnp999]

@@DailyDownshift The interwebs lied to me!

[@jimdrivas4949]

I call my 2024 M2 a hybrid….it burns gas and rubber. No one buys an M car for its gas mileage. I especially agree with you on the brake dust. I can drive the car around the block after cleaning the wheels and the wheels are covered in brake dust. It seems to be a problem on all new cars. Manufacturers install soft pads so they don’t squeal when braking. Unfortunately they leave the wheels covered in dust. I’ve tried everything to easily clean the wheels and dust to no avail. My air compressor can run at 200 psi so I even tried hitting the wheels with high pressure after waxing the wheels inside and out…didn’t work. The dust is like a magnet and refuses to get blown away.

[@InclineDumbbell]

And the funniest thing is the brakes still squeak 😂 they definitely do work though which is the important part

[@wew5499]

I drive my M2 in a spirited manner

[@jakebaddios577]

The proper way of driving it

[@georgechisholm6697]

Never show when you are speeding on pubic roads ! The Police can use it against you. Only speed on the track…

[@chrisginoc]

The person who invents a spray or liquid that repels brake dust will become filthy rich. The struggle is real

[@DailyDownshift]

Dude.. tell me about it.

[@failingup4907]

Wait a sec... Did he just say the M2 was faster than a C8? WTF 😂

[@DailyDownshift]

Yes I've owned both, G87 is faster. Dyno's also confirm it. C8 has 440whp and M2 has 470whp.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Am I crazy, nKUCH?

[@DailyDownshift]

I've been told I look like him

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

@@DailyDownshift lmao Frostbolt just mentioned you and I remembered I asked here. Good to see the car stuff!

[@BrandenVandenToorn]

Love the M2 but no chance it’s faster than a c8 lol

[@DailyDownshift]

You'd be surprised ;)

[@BrandenVandenToorn]

@@DailyDownshift kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2nGn2lvabypfNEsi=5XMF3M7XkRDYdpZy

[@DailyDownshift]

@@BrandenVandenToorn Race 2 at 6:58 in the video. M2 passes pylon just before the C8 and then the next shot shows the M2 driver double shift using the paddles and the C8 gets a 10 car length lead. Don't think that video did a good job representing the M2 tbh. It's definitely close though. C8 is faster from the dig, M2 wins the roll race.

[@seethruhead7119]

Lol what are you on about, this car is far slower than a base C8 hell, it's slower than a c6z06 both in a straight line and especially on a track

[@DailyDownshift]

I've owned both.. what are you talking about? C8 dyno's at 430whp, M2 dyno's at 470whp

[@johnm5131]

biggest let-down after my 1-year: Terrible steering. It is sticky, inert, and lifeless. It won't even self-center in the slightest after a turn. How did BMW get something so critical, so wrong??? A chevy silverado has better steering.

[@DailyDownshift]

Do you have forged wheels or the stock cast wheels? The steering feel got lighter and more precise feeling after shedding 25lbs of unsprung weight with my forged wheels. Still a bit numb, but night and day difference.

[@InclineDumbbell]

⁠@@DailyDownshiftI just installed bbs rt88 so maybe 20ish lbs total savings but the steering definitely feels a little better.

[@DailyDownshift]

@@InclineDumbbell Very nice wheels, congrats! Yea the steering got lighter and more "precise" when I swapped to my forged wheels too.

[@richardmesser1091]

Made in Mexico

[@Levente20]

nobody gives a shit