Living With The New BMW M2!

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In this video, I get behind the wheel of the new ‪@BMW‬ #M2! The M2 has always been popular but this latest version is a little ... 'controversial'... I find out if it is still great to drive.
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[@tabela125]

Here since the 4C and still can't get to grips how Sam's films keep on getting better and better!

[@jennybrooks9940]

With Sam @seenthroughglass since the tts! The videos are always great.. other car vloggers come and go for me start off great then get to full of themselves and i think "nope" bye... but sam has always been true to who he is!! 👍

[@zzhughesd]

Front in red suits. Read is challenged and as so suits black better. I think it’s a grower

[@MackenzieMags]

That's the first thing I thought...this mans videos are absolutely crisp. Beautiful content man!

[@sidrens1047]

Sam is one of the only car You Tubers who takes time and care over the filming and editing - instead of churning out daily talking to camera content.

[@RICHARD10195]

After just watching Pauls latest upload this is pure quality in comparison

[@CharlieboySLONDON]

What blows my mind more then the cars on this channel is how you dont have millions of Subscribers! Your videos are Movie production quality. I dont think anyone does it quiet as good as you. You are so highly under appreciated for the work you do Sam. I always look forward to your videos as they always ooze quality.

[@johnbeloe]

Agreed, easily my favourite car youtuber

[@kana4114]

Totally agree with you. Sam is by a long shot the best car channel on KZbin. Genuine, funny and very creative.

[@lollypop9580]

Too much advertisement...

[@ashleychambers7602]

Nicely put Sam

[@alexstefan85]

Fully agree - cracking content Sam, really well done!

[@conorbracewell2218]

It’s hard to beat the look of the previous generation, however red is certainly one of the best colours to have this new generation in. Really shows off the new design in the best light. Amazing video as always Sam!

[@8teate]

I was never really fan of any red BMW. But on this one it looks really good!

[@mattmellor4597]

I agree, it looks so much better in red than the light blue!

[@user-cf7lk4ch3n]

Having seen one in-person in this red shade, I would suggest going with black. Given the very odd design of the front grill / lower air dam, I really think any color other than black will look incredibly weird. The overall look of the car - but especially the front - is very questionable in my view. Black could help to hide a few things, or at least not shine a glaring spotlight on them.

[@johnbourne217]

Previous generation……..😂….. it’s the same shape as a 2012 plate…..

[@teabagtowers3823]

​@@user-cf7lk4ch3n I've seen a red one in person I think a lot of people who were saying it was ugly have not actually seen one in person. Is it as pretty as the old M2? No but is it as ugly as some people are making out? No subjectively I think has a real presence about it.

[@DeanH51]

I can't have my Sunday morning coffee unless I'm watching the latest Seen Through Glass video. Another great one, Sam!

[@aviator-kn8zq]

yessssss

[@mik3ymomo]

For me the most controversial thing about this car is the lack of analog gauges. I never wanted a screen in place of the gauges.

[@hagestad]

tech in this car might be fancy but that's not why ppl buy BMW. This car is straight up ugly

[@drjk7565]

I always blame Tesla for accelerating this trend of massive screens in cars, not to mention introducing subscription services to cars. BMW is merely following these trends because they're losing the luxury car market share to Tesla in key countries such as the U.S.

[@jose-Maki]

Buttons and gauges cost money the only reason everything is software and screens while they make out its because of tech so they can charge more for what cost them less

[@hagestad]

@@drjk7565US is absolutely not key country to BMW. With the lemon law if ppl were to execute it to the letter BMW would go bankrupt in US. China is at the moment where its at. There is a reason why their bikes and cars are made there

[@bassitos]

You are not the target lmfao. Majority of people do actually want

[@jameshampton-lk6hs]

Hi Sam. You and Tim know how to give educational reviews that are helpful to us petrol heads. Thanks for your great content. Pity we missed your impressions at Monterey this year. Need you out there next

[@SalomOon01]

Once again a great video Sam! Your production skills are through the roof recently, keep it up! Your content is right up there with the best on KZbin 👍🏼

[@user-wg5tl3xw6j]

Another banger Sam!! Loved all the shots and the production quality is just on another level. One big thumbs up from me👍

[@eliotsalandybrown]

🤩your combination of helpful vehicle insights and chipper, fun, upbeat attitude make your videos a pleasure to watch 🙏 🥂

[@paulhowell1534]

Another lovely video Sam, the camera work, how you are to camera, it’s natural and great and easy to watch, keep up the good work and don’t ever ever change! You are personable and you can’t buy or manufacture that.

[@michaelsimeoli2795]

Crazy how good the production quality of these videos are. I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say like you’re touching top gear level quality. Madness.

[@TDS981]

I've been a little off BMW for a while now, but the looks of this have grown on me and maybe it's in my head but I can't unsee the E30 from certain angles. Thumbs up 👍🏼

[@TomOKelly-he5js]

So had previous M2 comp, for 4 years loved it. Tiny fuel tank where you struggle with range when pressing on was a shared problem, Like the look of the new oner but SWMBO wanted something more practical for longer trips, riding better over poor uk roads and a little less lively in corners so ended up M4 x drive - but had a long hard look at the new M2, If I could I would have. I like it. Would have gone for the auto box though, super impressed with it on the M4. Also your constant pushing Karl Fredrick has sold me, ordered a case..........

[@robertdouglas5926]

That was some of the best videography I have seen from you yet Sam, what wonderful B-roll!.

[@n8tn808]

What a wonderful ride to share with us!!! Thank you!

[@TheCabrooster11]

Another fantastic video/ review Sam as ever, and I agree the roads of northern Yorkshire are definitely on a par with Scottish and Welsh mountain roads! I’m busy planning a weeks trip down there in a months time. As for the M2 I agree with you it looks better when you’re not standing next to it!

[@houmanhamzavi5611]

The video quality is amazing. Love the cinematic shots. You’re sacrificing views for vibes which is cool

[@JBthemanwithcars]

Great review and I agree with all your pro’s and cons. I spent a long weekend in my dealers manual M2 and was disappointed with the gearbox. The gear change is rubbery and the long clutch meant I needed to have my seat closer than my ideal position. Thankfully I’ve ordered an auto which should have arrived next week but sat at the port in Mexico for 7 weeks after it was factory complete. It’s now on its way with an estimated late September delivery.

[@kana4114]

I like your new, adjusted opening. As usual the videography, music and visual snippets (although some of the scenes in your cooler hotels, coffee shops etc. could be longer… remember, and I’ve said this before, your audience is well rounded. We like the “lifestyle shots”) are top shelf. Always look forward to Sunday to watch your show.

[@GN1995_3]

@9:49 this inside car camera set up was incredible. If you can always replicate this angle and camera placement you're in for a huge win! cheers

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Video quality is absolutely amazing. Thanks, Sam.

[@iacollier]

Great video and review. I think many other reviews of the new M2 are from a driving purist perspective - particularly when comparing it to the old M2 CS. I have ordered an a new Auto M2 with delivery expected in late October 2023. I was also fortunate to drive the new M2 on a track day in Sydney and thought it was a great drive albeit a little brief. I want an M car that is a great drivers car but also a nice daily driver when it needs to be. Your video suggests the new M2 is just that. In addition, I love the new tech in the latest BM's. I do agree the new M2 looks better in person than in a video.

[@joshuaschubert6276]

This is one stunning and well put together video like wow. Really good to see videos like this.

[@TIM612826]

Im not even fussed on bmw but your filming is the best ive seen, im loving your vlog its amazing

[@Csl74csl]

Another amazing and classy production. This channel deserves so much more views.. let us be thankful to BMW for sticking to straight-six’s and manual transmissions..

[@js3602]

Well done, sir! I'm sold on the fuggly. Love your videos!

[@Lukec4ge]

Great review Sam, and amazing camera shots as per usual. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@simontimms5226]

I love the choice of music in your videos, Sam. Very cool and low key.

[@ABAUTOAMG]

Great video on the M2. Love your presentation story telling. Top notch as always!

[@sidrens1047]

Great video Sam! I think the new M2 looks awesome! I personally like the rear. I think they could have made the diffuser a bit more aggressive.

[@eddieg6436]

I always look forward to seeing WHERE you stop for coffee / and spend the night.

[@MG-ot2yr]

Enjoyed the video and the lovely setting! Glad you didn't hit any sheep! I just bought an M2 last week, its black sapphire so it kind of blends some of the more controversial exterior looks. Its also a manual but here in the US its a no cost option, but used to actually get a reduction in price for a manual, up until about 2010 or so, then became no cost. Love the car!

[@Bebopin-69]

Being from canada, i never get enough of seeing scenery from UK and France.

[@allensaunders449]

I enjoy the way you use your own ideas and words to discribe your car reviews. Not manufacturers jargon

[@Sleepy_spartan717]

This is a video we’ve been waiting for from you Sam. Always gut level honest in whatever you’re testing and reviewing. I personally LOVE the look of the new M2. The facelift really kind of threw in a little bit of M roadster from the z4 imo.

[@FrankDBoyce]

I like that it looks more like the 2016 M2 combined with a Supra

[@1980broady]

Sam, you production is second to non. I’ve been watching since the 4c days. It’s great to see you up north. Maybe try Durham & Northumberland next. Keep up the good work.

[@u_Nobz]

Great watch and thanks for going in depth on the fuel economy

[@culldera1]

Beautiful video, great review! Love the scenery!

[@robmowe8090]

Love the video work here. It looks like the M2's styling was inspired by the polystyrene packing you get in a box for a TV. I quite like it.

[@MB-mn8do]

My G87 is almost identical to yours over here in the US, and I also love it. I still have my F87, and I love them both. The G87 is a much more mature car, but there is still place in the garage for the wild, light F87. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

[@cwc_fitness]

I am coming to the live event, podium place. Buzzing for it! Amazing video

[@colincase6434]

Happy Sunday! I love the looks of the M2 in black

[@ED-zc2um]

Can I just say, the editing of your content is superb….. Top Gear look out!!!!!

[@MansoorKhanmohammed]

it looks fantastic, BMW is doing a great job in design part with experimenting designs every year to get an idea what could suit their design language

[@matt1081]

Amazing video and location (not a bad car!). Small world, I used to work with Charlotte from Holiday at Home. Good to see they are doing well :-)

[@CAB_18]

i actually like the new m2. Its meant to be bold and out there and thats what it does. Plus lets just acknowledge how amazing sams video and editing and commitment to making the best videos is!🙂👋

[@mmtot]

Maybe BMW could just copy the styling of a literal piece of dog s*** for their next performance car, that would be bold also.

[@NeoZondix]

@@mmtot i think they wanted to make it look like a street racing car

[@kellinpatler]

That intro sequence was MEGA!! 🔥

[@colinw1591]

Enjoyed the video Sam. I guess unless you want a manual, I think the main considerations are: A. You can get a 10000 mile M3/M4 comp for similar money B. In the UK, this model will likely be obsolete in approx 12 months when the comp version is released, I'd go option A myself.....

[@mkm6073]

A comp in 12month, what do you think this will come with? xDrive? Yeah, maybe but not before 2025/26 and who needs that anyway? CS is a different story, way more expensive and probably limited. So not really seeing any problems here. Yeah a used one is a used one, and you won't get a better car overall, as the new one has basically all that the bigger brothers have. Also for me, the M2s more aggressive look makes it a clear winner over the M4, which is more of a GT to me at this stage.

[@rcouchh]

There is no comp model for G87, let alone next year. 2024's are already being produced now. The 2025 is going to be a CS model, not a comp. The 2016 M2 changing to the M2C in 2019 had a whole new engine and suspension. The 2025 upgrades from here will just be a slight uptune and a carbon lip kit, which aligns to a CS. There are already spy shots of it confirming this. And yes, you can get a used M3/M4 for similar money, base model manual. But those cars are less fun and much more common, so the M2 is still the better choice.

[@shaheenevans]

Epic editing for a great review Sam, loved it

[@africanotomotiv]

Agreed... He was clearly in the mood...

[@russturner3454]

Back to some magnificent England country side driving. I was in Sussex on Monday. Now back in Melbourne Australia ! ( loved it )

[@JOEM747]

The new M2 is definitely growing on me but really only in red and black at this moment. I was soo close to picking up the new M240i but might give it a couple years and save to get the M2. Just starting the video and I'm eager to see what you think!

[@nikolaykolev90]

My man went crazy on them angles in this video... Good job Sam !

[@alastairwhite1607]

Great video Sam, keep up the good work

[@GBFeb72]

Great to see you in gods county 😎😎 I love the new M2 looks and all

[@TheFunkhouser]

Great intro S!! My Oldman's from Yorkshire (Donny town Doncaster) I wanna go visit even just for the history! Looks amazing. PS: And the M2 doesn't look fugly! It looks really good!

[@JordieMotive97]

Best video I've watched on this car so far. Loved the fast road driving up north. I've been on the same roads, they're great when empty. Can't believe the weight though. That's R35 GTR weight!

[@BMWMAN-tb2jx]

Great vid mate, colour is unreal 👌

[@brubru6819]

Quality of the video is exceptional ❤

[@smetlitzky]

Wow - the drone shots Sam were awesome :)

[@michaelwaters3438]

Filming quality was brilliant ! Nice shots

[@ggill1313]

I've never heard a more balanced, practical, or "practical" review of any car. No overt cynicism, no needless waxing or waning. Just some well-articulated thoughts.

[@andrewhurstcars]

Sat in a M2 manual this morning and the footwell clutch pedal placement felt a bit cramped, would definitely get the auto in this car.

[@SagarRT]

That was very informative. I thank you mate.

[@4Zaiks]

Would love to see a Behind The Scenes ep where you showcase your filming process. Are you still a 1 man-crew? Those drone shots are amazing tho.

[@OwenK66]

Thats the same power as the old M4CS, amazing that the next generation standard M2 has that level of power!

[@tjianandjie6182]

Very cool review, thanks

[@adam7946]

Great review Sam! I love the new M2, but I really just can't get over £70k for an M2...

[@javiersalas1606]

Top edit content as always

[@SCDC-Channel]

Epic intro! Love the new ///M2.

[@rohan6983]

Everyone other car KZbin making crazy content at Monterey, meanwhile Sam chilling at a church 😂. The content however is so much better then the redundant content everyone else is producing. Keep it up!

[@keasavakandakumar8766]

Actually insane quality and W takes!

[@chrisjones9087]

Beautifully shot. 😍

[@chrisginoc]

A friend of mine has a G87 M2 in black and have seen a red one on the road and honestly red looks best so far.

[@WingChun108]

Great video, thank you!

[@kevinmcg6747]

Sam on point with the manual, BMW manuals are not good and more so if you've experienced a Porsche, Honda or even an MX5 gear change - it ruins the experience. As for the looks, I don't think that rear bumper will ever truly grow on anyone and it's one of the reasons I suspect black will be a popular colour to hide many of the poor angles. However, despite all that, I can see the uplift in quality from my previous M2C in terms of interior - it's absolutely more M4 quality than the M2C which was 1 series quality.

[@ChapHammersmith]

Agree on all points. Also, I’m a manual fan but unless it’s a decent manual, if there is a good auto option, I’d probably go for that. A manual may be more engaging but if there is slop or a rubbery feel, the satisfaction factor just isn’t there.

[@paulbugoni2846]

Excellent points, and don’t forget the car is shockingly heavy also. YTuber Auto Fanatic tried modifying his manual M3’s gear change and still is no good. Shame.

[@wonderwall135]

Sam I hope you can do more collabs with bigger YTers! I want to see you grow even more! Maybe another USA Trip?

[@Leehuss5582]

I was never a fan of the 1 series coupe, but it has grown on me. The front look of this M2 is a beauty the rear is the big let down. As someone who had studied CarDesign, the rear lights have a strange look if you look from the sides the lights look good but directly behind it looks like what my tutor from Wakefield used too say "Looks like a Bulldog chewing a wasp".

[@R1ckJames]

I think stock the M2 comp looks alright, but when you get a kit on it... its stunning. seen quite a few already that are amazing.

[@FalconXE302]

You are so much better than guys like Shmee... I have NO idea why you don;t have the subs he does. Love the video's... keep it up.

[@007knick]

Loved the video! Would love to see you drive the auto! I am concerned it’s too expensive and the manual thing worries me.

[@Luis-un8do]

I have an 18 LCI and I do agree the the design will grow on folks over time. Personally not a fan, but I do wish I had that interior versus what is mine. Wish they would also bring that classic touch of an illuminated M shift knob for the M2

[@Isclachau]

Tbh it looks more aggressive than your GT3. I think in red it looks quite nice. Would love to see it in the lovely portobello blue or whatever it’s called.

[@ConnorSimpson007]

I agree with you. I like the look of the new car. Looks like a touring car for the road. The m2 I think is BMWs best of the current lineup in terms of performance and bang for your buck. Your video quality is so far ahead of anyone elses work! Great content as always Sam!!

[@topcover7390]

Looking at getting one of these early next year. I don't care what anyone says about the manual, it's one of the main reasons I'm buying it.

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review, great car and in gods country, you can’t beat it lad!

[@Cpt_Diabetes]

These roads are about 5 minutes from my front door, i can vouch its the highlight of where i live!

[@vrsmartin2981]

Sorry that dash screen looks revolving! Same as nearly all modern cars. Also touch screen and touch buttons are stupid in cars. Anything you need to take your eyes off the road to adjust is not right.

[@Henke3000]

Love the intro! 🙂

[@keithronson2624]

Sam, great review and content. Editing and being 'Yorkshire'. [You need to try the roads in Lancashire. Yes the M2.... the best car ever! Design, build quality, interior.... performance! Yet an every day 'super car' eater. And a future classic. Go auto. Black or white. BMW have delivered. Perfectly!

[@skeeplays4409]

I really can't stress enough about how much I LOVE, having my Sunday espresso while watching Sam's videos. Keep it up!!

[@dafyddjones3552]

Great content Sam 😊

[@blinktea8789]

Great video! If you shot and produced this yourself, I am way impressed!!

[@CaydeSmax]

from a lot of press footage / vids i notice many times the car is going over the white lines / crossing lanes is this down driver choice for hitting apex or is it a bit drifty / hard to keep in lane ?

[@chrisreadman4282]

I like the new m2. Looks proper and goes proper. The extra weight I’m not sure where it come from and how it would feel especially compared to the old m2 comp

[@NBMBC40]

I think it looks great and better than previous version, unless the performance exterior package is fitted and it looks crap.

[@dimasemko6334]

Bro why are you driving on the wrong side of the road? It's not safe

[@beymaster562]

His m2 is also fake. The steering wheel on the real ones are on the left

[@shubhamchoraghe8695]

😂​@@beymaster562

[@alphamusic8797]

@@beymaster562😂😂😂

[@Kimfvhte2]

You guys are all wrong it's cause of his camera angle from the 4th dimension

[@davidmartin2957]

Love you content as a point of interest I’ve lived in a church for the last 20 years we were on the telly last year. It’s a thing lol.

[@BOROUGHH]

Love the red on this! Have you had any issues with the oil cooler and leaks?

[@wicho_samacodm5588]

I’ve always said that my goal is to have a m2 as a daily. Top of the line in its category. I’m used to the new design now, im actually in to it, it looks futuristic while also keeping its petrol car design, not electric power looking at all.

[@leotac5737]

Intro cinematography👌🏻