Driving the M2 Competition | BMW | Joe Achilles

[@ZeroTo60Tube]

Thanks for the Australian love man! This style of vid is really cool btw. Its nice to get a Joe update, not just a car review.

[@CraigCameronLa]

Been watching your vlogs for the past few years... appreciated the shout-out to those doing it tough here in Australia. Cheers mate!

[@olliemorgan974]

Great to see an update on the M2 Joe, I have to say the setup on your car makes for easily one of the best sounding S55's out there

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man, yeah it's not too bad now is it 👌

[@olliemorgan974]

@@JoeAchilles1 Ahaha sounds great man, just shows how good these modern engines sound behind the wall of 'active sound design' 👍

[@MrFishrr]

Joe Achilles - Best BMW videos period. Just ordered my brand new M2C waiting delivery soon! Can't wait to share in this experience

[@tomr_101]

Yes Joe! Always enjoy your laid back driving vids. Thanks for convincing me to go manual with my second mlite!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha awesome man, absolute pleasure 👊

[@Thawke75]

Oh there's a commenting competition ? - Well here I am then !!!!, As for the M2 Comp, was so torn between getting one and the Cayman S I got (September) but decided to go for the Porsche to experience it. In 2-3 years will be looking to see how good the new M3 will be.....

[@phillipchandler8862]

A real honest enthusiast is Joe.👍👍 Love the sound of that exhaust. Probably the best single mod on the car.

[@JasonV8S550]

Not sure how you clean your alcantara wheel but unscented baby wipes are great for rejuvenating these.

[@tonyosullivan2382]

"love touching a knob" 😂😂😂 Savage motor 👌

[@Juggerslaught]

Joe great vid as always, I love my M140i but sometimes I wish I had stretched myself to an M2.Sounds nice!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Both great cars in their own right mate 👌

[@keegangrant5769]

I know I am pretty off topic but do anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online?

[@tatumorion6077]

@Keegan Grant I would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it :)

[@spadgm]

Just picked up the same car except it is dct, only 230kms on it, but already love it, best car I have ever driven!

[@jeremyleach4859]

Hi Joe, I’ve just picked up a new “sunset orange” 2019 M2 Competition, first drive was pretty special! Have really enjoyed your BMW videos over the last couple of years, keep up the great work.

[@bmwmotorsportfan1436]

Your M2 competition is simply magnificent. The wheels are amazing. Bmw, the best brand in the world for me.

[@garysimpson3900]

Jo thanks to reviews by you I am keen to buy an M240i, but there are references on Forum's to issues with oil filters falling apart while being removed from the oil filter housing during dealer or owner oil & filter changes. This results in having to have the filter housings replaced with a garage book time of 5 hours. OK is under warranty or BMW dealer service department having an issue when I assume you could argue the problem occurred while their technician was working on the car. Forums refer similar oil filter issues with other B58 engines in other models. Have you heard of such issues?

[@jamesreilly8455]

I went for the manual in my m140 Joe and I love it. An M2 is definitely on my list as an upgrade in a couple of years. These random videos are always your best mate👍

[@LesroyBuckley]

I do think a little CS style carbon boot spoiler would be nice Joe. Not too over the top but a perfect rear end finish!

[@coreywagganer]

Who are the idiots that thumbs down a Achilles video? Get em outta here!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha there are always some mate, even my last video talking about raising money for charity... Ohh well it all makes the algorithm work and produce more views 😂👌

[@vincesplc]

Corey Wagganer its called OPINION, if someone dosent like the car, its there right to put thumbs down,, theres more than you think dont like bmw, i dont like it only certain models and put thumbs down its my right too, get off your high horse! 🙈🙈 The experiences ive had with german cars NEVER again! And your the idiot putting a comment like that......

[@jaheermk]

@@vincesplc go and drive a french car then u wasteman

[@vincesplc]

jaheermk oooooooo getting all angry now cause you dont like my opinion, does us favour kindly PISS OFF.....

[@Thawke75]

@@vincesplc I dont understand the point really of coming onto someone's channel and thumbing down a video, why not just move on to another video ? - yes its your right to do it, and yes youtube did put a thumbs down option, but the world needs more chill.

[@CarMadDad]

The Big Man helping me chill on a Sunday x x x

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha cheers man 🤟

[@TTGT2000]

proper driver's car, manual gearbox, happy to see you use it as it is meant to. no garage queen. have fun!

[@richhughes4259]

This man can drive just watched him having Ricky’s life on LLF awesome

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man 👊

[@paulelliott3056]

Another great vid Joe! Thanks for the call out re the Australian bushfires. I’m in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney and its pretty bad here. So far around 5 million hectares have been burnt across Australia, and 9 people killed. More scorching weather coming. Not great!

[@Magic_Vince]

What exhaust is fitted? Sounds amazing! Is it only the Remus Backbox?

[@Si-Drive]

Great video Joe, it’s good to have these raw and back to basics videos with just you, driving and your opinions mixed up with the newer style of videos. Just rewatched the Carfection video too... Really want a manual box in my next car now 😂

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man glad you liked it, yeah that Henry video is 👌❤️

[@MCJeffsy]

I've finally seen the ballbag exhaust on the stock car. No wonder you changed it Joe! Had my M235i for 1 year this weekend. Still loving every mile!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha classic, yeah it's not the prettiest exhaust in the world! Glad you're still loving the M235, mega mega sports car and daily!

[@MCJeffsy]

@@JoeAchilles1 Yep, a great all round sports car, and I love the ZF8 speed too. It's funny, as I started my search with a 120d coupe, and ended up with an M235i. Your videos inspired me to go all out, and get something really special! 👍

[@sashnaumoski7479]

Being from Australia i appreciated your well wishes. Enjoyed the video. Nice work.

[@2candan1]

Which did you love more at the time of ownership? This or one of your M-lites?

[@mattb4353]

So Joe, how are you finding the manual box now? How does it compare to the manual in the M140?I know you didn't think much of the box in the old M135.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Mate I absolutely love the manual, the one genuine negative is the short 6th gear,even at 70mph it's revving high and uses so much fuel from it's small tank... The box is miles better than the one in my 2015 M135, but I've heard it's the same one that's actually in M140/240's...

[@danilog79]

Hi Joe, I've just purchased a 435d convertible and it's very heavy on fuel. Do you know if the coolant temperature should stay a steady number like 90c when warm?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yeah 90 sounds about right... The 35d twin turbo unit really isn't that efficient (I'm actually swapping my 740d for a 730d next week due to efficiency), also the Cabs are very heavy....

[@danilog79]

@@JoeAchilles1 Thanks for the reply. I know the convertible is heavy but 16mpg urban is crazy bad I'm hoping the thermostat is sending incorrect readings and over fuelling. Happy Hogmanay.

[@jcenterprise1701d]

Really enjoying your channel Joe. Funny enough my names Joe too and I’m from Australia and I had the pleasure of driving an M2 Competition recently as my sister in law just purchased one in white with the carbon fibre package. Absolutely looks awesome and fell in love when I had the pleasure of taking it for a decent drive. Really jealous now that I’m looking at getting one for my self! Enjoying your videos and keep the content coming.

[@cb1633]

Seriously good piece of kit ...

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man 👍

[@racey1979]

Happy with my m240i but really getting that M2 itch 👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hard to justify, 240 is such a great all rounder

[@mattwarren69]

lets talk about practicality... followed by heavy right foot action.... practicality yeah whatever!!!! gold

[@DeltaDubai03]

What a lovely car. Very good from the get-go and improved with subtle modifications making it close to perfection. Joe, you manage to give to your car the little extra that makes it special. Well done! As you said, Audi TT, Alpine A110... probably are good cars. For BMW fanboys, like most of us on this channel, they do not compare to an M2 Competition, that's for sure. The dirty car hurt the OCD part of me; what to do about it in the late fall in the UK?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man! Yeah I will probably keep her dirty until mid Jan now, just no point in cleaning her at the mo....

[@rustystuff]

Love these chilled chatty videos mate 🤛😎

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers mate glad you like them! Have a great Christmas bro ❤️

[@carl9184]

Hoping to get my M2C within the next month. Will be a little sad to get rid of my 240i which has been a great car.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yeah both great cars 👌

[@hasani1365]

Another quality video Joe, cracking 👌

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you 👊

[@jonathanm9200]

Regarding UK roads, our B roads are maintained by local councils on a shoestring, overseen by questionably qualified engineers on a shoestring salary. Look at the average country road in the Netherlands or Germany. You'll see how much better their roads are constructed and more importantly, drained on the shoulders (none of that ponding that we see).

[@JoeAchilles1]

Yeah that makes sense, crazy when our council and road tax amounts to so much....

[@mattwarren69]

yes thats right. i live in surrey and the some roads look like they get IED's exploded over them on a daily basis... its great to see our taxes wiseley spent on decent quality road maintenance

[@fairygodbrother]

Great looking car. Still not a fan of the interior on the m2 it's a bit too plasticy. Not sure if extended leather option is available on them but it needs it.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man, extended leather isn't an option on anything 1 or 2 series

[@kevindeprins2491]

Looks like we have at least two things in common Joe: I love bmw's as well as touching my knob 😁😄

[@chriscreasman]

Love the stance. The car looks and sounds great. I am on the fence about getting a 2020 M2 or just waiting for the new and hopefully AWD M4. The new M2 has similar performance as the current base M4 and that is why I am on the fence. I use to have a 2017 M3 Competition package that I absolutely loved and I had to get rid of it to cut back on some financials for a job change. I guess my question is, will I be totally disappointed with a 2020 M2? I just don't want to feel let down....

[@jefflukey2107]

Hi Joe, cracking video and a beautiful looking m2 👍 I have a m235i myself which is superb 😀 what fuel ⛽️ do you put in your car 🤔 shell v power or standard shell unleaded?.

[@petergeorgiou5180]

Thanks Joe, pretty bad here in Sydney we haven’t seen the sun in weeks everything smells of smoke and no end in sight,great review mate

[@myporscheadventures]

I couldn't agree more! Brilliant car! I enjoy every second with it - even with my DCT one 😜😂 Great video, buddy

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha yeah DCT is certainly just as fun, but in a faster way 😂😂👊

[@PANN1Cau]

Much love from down under Joe. Could definitely do with some of that pommy rain right now!

[@emilc35]

Will you do something with the seats? put alcatara on it or something

[@JoeAchilles1]

If I do anything, it will be replacing the driver seat with something more supportive...

[@Jb001jb]

Joe, i had my steeringwheel done by royalsteeringwheels not so long ago, after watching your original video on the topic. I used there exchance service since i’m located in belgium. Really happy with it. I keep a little brush in the car, to brush the alcantara. Curious to see how it will age. Maybe my old original steering wheel ended up in your car...😀 i drive a 2018 M2lci. Recently bought a pair of M4 competition seats for it. Getting upholstered this week to match the rest of the interior. Alcantara on the inside like the M3/M4 CS. 😉 Love the seats, they sit so much better. Can’t wait to pick her up on friday...

[@JoeAchilles1]

Ahh man that's awesome to hear, Jack at Royal is a legend! Very jealous of your comp pack seats with their re upholstered 👌 Are you on insta?

[@Jb001jb]

Joe Achilles, I don’t use insta, but here’s a link to the post a made on Bimmerpost, i’ll post some more pics when the seats are upholstered ,when i get the car back this weekend. www.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25570472 f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25395124#post25395124

[@SH7SH7SH7]

jb001 jb001 you should get a carbon m2 CS spoiler for your car 👍🏽 I got mine from auto Id for my m240i. I also got carbon M wing mirrors from there too 😜

[@SamAustin]

Nice update video on the M2 ! Would you say, stock for stock, it's much better than the old M2 you had?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thanks man! Stock for stock both cars have their pros and cons... I've not driven a OG M2 for a while actually so hard to judge, maybe that should be a video 🤔👌

[@SamAustin]

@@JoeAchilles1 Thanks Joe for replying. Would be good to see !

[@1970boggy]

Love the M2 Competition Joe. I'm going to have to drive to work 60 mile round trip so looking to lease a Fiesta or similar. Our M140i will be replaced with either an M2 Comp or a 991 911 C2S. Great video sir

[@sotonjoe]

Good to see it looks like you drive it more than you clean it, mate.

[@moontang8966]

Enjoyed the paired-back style of this video, Joe. The Remus sounds awesome. I have an Akropovic on my 1M and makes the sound of the car match the rest of the driving experience. Single best mod in my opinion. 👍🏻 BTW - Nice one for giving the roadie plenty of space. Takes one to know one. 😎

[@francisyoungma374]

Hi Joe what’s your view on crank hub failure. If you did not think about it sorry to bring it up Great content as usual

[@andrewmoorhouse687]

Good video Joe. All you say makes sense to me. I prefer the old school dials in my M-lite to the new full digital version and don’t see anything wrong with the older cabin design either. Looks smart and functional to me. The newer ones are just bling-ier. Prefer the design of the F series cars too, personally, even if the are looking a bit dated. Not a fan of the new big grilles and fake vents etc on the latest models if I’m honest. Good point 4 vs 2 seats. I had a Cayman for a while and it is a pain having to take two cars where one would do. Also, the Porsche is more ‘visible’ and expensive, so personally I found that limiting too. There’s places I would park a M-lite that I wouldn’t park a Cayman. You really feel the rear weight balance in the Cayman too in my experience and the front has a slight bobbing motion, especially if the tank id near empty. It can catch you out. It certainly did me on a couple of occasions, not good on public roads. It’s why I sold mine and literally paid the price. In comparison, non of my BMs have every given me such a scare and that includes going flat out on the German autobahn in a M235i. I intend to keep my current 2 and a half year old M240i indefinitely. In fact, I often wish I hadn’t changed my M235i for the Cayman. I love these, but that’s just my opinion, before anyone has a go.

[@bloodstockvip2176]

Keep the videos going Joe, love them! Your m2 is a weapon! Can't wait to see how you're getting on with the new m135i, having borrowed one for a couple of days, it really is a new proposition but I was very impressed (coming from an m140i coupe and older f20 m135i) 👍

[@kona328WH]

So jealous of your M2 Joe excellent content keep it up

[@AWCCarDetailing]

Great Video Joe!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man 🤟

[@paulkippax4530]

Respect Joe..love n peace from the Blue Mountains. It is pretty hairy here at the moment!! What are your thoughts on the new M2CS?

[@ryandavis448]

“I love touching a knob” another great vid Joe! My golf R goes in May and I’m thinking 140i or maybe M2 if finances allow...

[@joshwilletts6852]

Ryan Davis you’ll be looking at a second hand M140 as they don’t make them anymore. Few low millage ones still around tho :)

[@michaelpolissky]

Great video Joe, love the car...considering F87 M2 Competition and F80 M3 Competition package. Drove both cars with DCT and enjoyed both, now confused more than ever...lol Have you considered F80 M3? If yes, why did you end up with this awesome M2 Comp beast?

[@Tracertme]

Can't wait to see your comments behind the new M2 CS.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Me too, let's hope I do eventually get to drive one 😬

[@CJSVlogs]

This is really, really good!

[@Orange-label]

I really enjoy your vids like this, I recently revisited your 'christmas drive' Superb 👍

[@shaheenevans]

Thanks for the shout out to us here in Oz!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Pleasure man, hoping the fires calm down real soon...

[@shaheenevans]

👌🏻

[@earni01]

When will u drive the M2 CS?

[@JoeAchilles1]

No idea mate, hopefully March/April time

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video as always, I am curious about that new 1 series at start of the video :)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man, more on the 1 soon

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@JoeAchilles1 awesome

[@FoxyEmGee]

Love the fact that you debadged it

[@rhysgamack4981]

Thanks for your shout out to Australia:)

[@danbrown9480]

Beautiful 👌🏼

[@rajchoudhury5130]

YES JOE! Car is a beaut looks like a dirty Spearmint Rhino girl from the back end

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha classic and so true 😂❤️

[@paullockwood7219]

The ultimate B road basher that mate. Love it. PS. Mate, you'll understand better than most, manuals are wonderful but not when you have to sit in 8 miles of crawling Manchester traffic every day. ZF for me next. Cheers Joe

[@brucekendall52]

Thanks.

[@benatbenland]

Nice vid! What kind of rpm are you at at 70mph in 6th? My M140i always felt like jt was revving too high in 6th, to the point where I wish I got an auto!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Cheers man! Yeah that's one Def negative about getting a manual 140/240/M2 etc, 6th is too short, especially on the continent sitting at 85-90 ish... Think your 140 and my M2 are geared identically, 6th is around 2600 rpm at 70mph which is too high... Be greatful the brilliant B58 is more frugal than the alcoholic S55 🤦🏼

[@benatbenland]

Oh really!? I was hoping to daily one of these but the ~300mile m140i range was annoying me. What kind of range/mpg do these get? I used to eek out 35+ doing motorway miles.

[@shaheenevans]

Love the rim guards, Subtle mods really compliment spec JA!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Glad you like them too ❤️

[@baneistame9939]

P3 Gauge reflects horribly at night on the side window

[@MotechPerformance]

Great vid ..! Makes me miss mine so much .. !

[@JoeAchilles1]

I bet mate, looking forward to trying your modified M135 very soon....

[@MotechPerformance]

Joe Achilles 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@antonoat]

Keep your blogging camera as high as possible, hides the double chin, lol. Love your videos and content as always, cheers man.

[@Matt-lo9mm]

Great video as always,love the motor...! Did you get the new bedding you were after in John Lewis..?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Haha how the hell did you know about that... 🤷😂

[@geegoudge9965]

Great video Joe........Who lays these road's......Think they need to go to specsaver's......:O)....I actually wonder where all our road tax money goes?

[@JoeAchilles1]

Me too mate, the roads around me in Buckinghamshire are truly shocking

[@Themazcorner]

Great car mate, I recently picked up its little little brother, an MX-5. I hope it is going to be great fun, coming from a 2018 Mustang GT and picking up my 330e on Thursday :)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Ahh nice, a 330e and MX-5 is a great combo 👌

[@Themazcorner]

@@JoeAchilles1 yeah mate I hope so :D not the fastest cars on the planet but will hopefully be complementing eachother well. Have ordered a set of coilovers for the mx-5, hopefully it will be a nice carving machine :)

[@simodthebod4256]

Second! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@15october91]

HI JOE :)

[@JoeAchilles1]

Hey 🤟

[@aqib8762]

M2 looks nice ! Joe I have a number plate for sale if your interested - “M2 4 JOE”

[@Juggerslaught]

Im the first to comment even though I haven't watched the video yet lol

"I pity the fuel", that was a good days work whoever came up with that one.

[@JoeAchilles1]

That's my own brand www.ctrlandshift.com - Glad you like it!

[@vincesplc]

Nothing special in my mind joe!