My new 2023 BMW M2 (G87)! First impressions

[@darren2282]

Amazing. You’re the first person collecting their own M2 on YT so big congratulations to you!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@alfonsogalapero]

60k MSRP for a 450hp luxury sports coupe is no joke. Props to BMW for such competitive pricing, especially in this day and age

[@tristandrew5903]

Sure they still make a big margin given the transmission, engine and lot of parts are used on their X, M3/M4 cars and big production scale

[@northerncaliforniahomes9532]

Are these going for MSRP only?

[@traderjoe27]

@@northerncaliforniahomes9532 25k over at a dealer I talked to in LA

[@hoey3510]

Actually over 500hp dyno tested

[@reformedartist8528]

@@traderjoe27 lol thats a joke. Go drive outside of LA. Plenty of places doing them for MSRP.

[@lukewalker1051]

Congrats Joe. 6 speed is the proper choice. You are ahead and not behind with the stock seats...what I would choose as well. Also good color choice. You are a thoughtful man and no doubt will love it. I personally have moved away from BWM's in later life but this car is more remindful of when BMW made more minimalist cars with purposeful performance and practicality. This is more comfortable Toyota Supra that doesn't have the boy racer body.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks, Luke! Thinking about it more, I'm glad that I didn't get the carbon seats as I've been hearing that the standard seats are better for driving with the manual transmission. The cost savings is nice too as the carbon seats would have brought the out the door price up another $6k. I had a 2021 Supra 3.0 Premium - I loved it but it was too impractical at the time. This M2 offers a nice balance of fun and practicality / usability. I look forward sharing more about the car after I've spent some more time in it.

[@anonypersona3189]

This is the first bmw I've seen that all of the reviewers think that the auto is better than the manual. Crazy, but that's what the world has come to. BMW optimized it for the 8 sp gearing instead of the 6 spd. It's like a different car and arguably better with the auto. Sad day.

[@ericschugemporium973]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Im also in Jersey. union county haha. ordered an M2 in auto cuz im worried about the manual as a daily up here with all the traffic. I currently have an auto gr86. very fun car but it does feel fatiguing and I feel like this m2 is a great 2 door cruiser. how are the rear seats? useable for adults? Enjoy your car!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

@@ericschugemporium973 Thanks! I grew up in Edison, not too far from Union County. I think the M2 is a great daily driver. I just sat in the back of my M2 to answer your question, lol. When sitting in the back with the front seat set for me (I'm 5' 7"), my knees are about 1" from the back of the front seat and the left side of my head would touch the ceiling if I move it ever so slightly to the left. Getting in and out of the back seat wasn't easy but it has been many years since I had to sit in the back of a coupe. If you are much taller than me, the leg room in the back could be tight.

[@ericschugemporium973]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee awesome thanks for testing that! My main concern is taking two people in a pinch for maybe an hour-long trip. it seems like there is decent space back there.

[@pascutia]

Congrats on the M2! Very curious to hear your thoughts about the car once you get to drive it more! Also, I’m wondering what kind of oil they’ll use after the break-in. Hope it’s 5W-30 and not the 0W-30 that they’ve started using.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you! I look forward to sharing more info on the car after I've spent some more time driving it. According to the manual, BMW uses 0W-30 in this car. That is the only viscosity that they recommend.

[@bnumber8]

Nice! I bought my EBII m235 from Turnersville.

[@jonc7371]

people are shitting on the design right now but i guarantee this is gonna be aclassic in a few decades.

[@LudiCrust.]

I love the look of the car & the fender flares. It harks back to the days of the 70s & 80s when car companies were pushing the envelope.

[@TheDWGThe]

Love that you got the manual as well 😍 definitely the better drivers option. Obviously not for every day use but for track and experience, perfect.

[@8wyy]

congrats dude , this is my first video i watched from your channel and it's not gonna be the last everything in this video from the camera quality to the your personality is on point keep up the good work i can't wait to see more content on the M2 !

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@G87isgone]

I'm getting a G87 myself soon. This is my favorite review so far since I'm also in New Jersey it's refreshing to see what I'm used to. But, where's the 911? Did you trade it in?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Great to hear that are getting a G87! I'm loving the car. I just posted a week 1 update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2Gai4iHiLyAn6M . I still have the 911. I parked it at the dealership that day so that I could drive the M2 home. What color G87 are you getting?

[@G87isgone]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee I gotta watch it, I have a deposit on one right now, I’ll probably end up ordering it sometime in November :)

[@mikeycars_]

congrats man, You're Only One First Person The New BMW M2 But I Hope You Had Modfiy The Wheels and Exhaust But I'm Not Gonna Lie

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I intend to keep the car stock, but I've modded pretty much every car I've owned - so history says that I will probably mod it.

[@Gjeebs]

Awesome video and congrats on the M2! Impressed with your audio quality

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@johseb1]

Congrats Joe and thank you for the insight! Looks great. Enjoy it 😎

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@Angelo80907]

Gorgeous bmw I love the design simple and elegant taking it back with this one but you can also tell something special is going on under the hood at the same time. Congrats!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@davidminajj]

Absolutely Stunning Vehicle. Would definitely love to own one of these in the future if I ever get the chance. Congrats Joe!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@bto7779]

Went through the comments. Gotta give you kudos Joe for responding to peoples questions. Enjoy the car in good health. 👍🏽👍🏽 Looking forward to your shared experiences. Especially since you’ve had the miata and the supra- I’ll be interested in the differences you notice. (A Z4 is the other BMW I am considering and I also had a miata ND).

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! What did you think of the ND miata? I think it is one of the most fun cars that I've owned. I had an S2000 CR and preferred the ND - although it wasn't as fast, it was more playful. I traded the ND for a 2021 Toyota Supra just because I was looking to experience one and couldn't afford both at the time. My 2021 Supra with a downpipe, intake, and Visconti tune felt amazing (the tires would break loose all the time). However, the Supra was not a great daily driver in that it was hard to get in and out of (the door opening is really low), visibility wasn't great, the trunk couldn't be popped open from the outside, and it couldn't fit both my kids for school drop off.

[@DavesArchives]

Congratulations! Gonna have a ball driving that one. Really glad I chose the automatic.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I had a 2021 Supra with the ZF8 automatic - it was a really good match with the engine. For this purchase, I was looking for a manual transmission RWD car. I hope to get my hands on an automatic G87 some day for comparison.

[@sirmanni4534]

Congrats on the new M2. Is it possible to change the front grille to vertical?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! That's a good thought! I think it would look more traditional with vertical grills. I don't see an aftermarket option yet, but I think it is just a matter of time.

[@Does_it_come_in_black]

Not sure why people are hating on it? Love the the new look! Makes you wonder what’s the store for the M4 🤔

[@realheadshothero]

Congrats Joe! I really love the color, it makes the car stand out

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@wackit6756]

First time seeing your videos….I enjoyed it. That 6 speed is making me salivate!!! I could shift all day long in this M2. Congrats on the new car🎉.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@liammcleod159]

This car keeps growing on me

[@timothywhite8766]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience! Really enjoyed this!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@faxonbissettiii2388]

Excellent review! Thank you for taking the time!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@mrlafayette1964]

I do like the color, kind of a soft color on an aggressive/sporty car, nice combo. The styling...seems to be a switch to a more minimalist look which works, the front kidney though my first thought was it's Dodge Viperish,not a bad thing. A new M2 is what I'd buy if i could...enjoy!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@scottyk329]

Congratulations!! Great car. What was your first color choice? Dealer mark up? Some dealers are 35k over sticker on their HEA M2s

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! Zandvoort blue was my first color choice - I had a Yas Marina Blue F80 M3 back in 2015 and loved that color. Zandvoort reminds me of it, though in the flesh is quite different (Yas Marina blue is metallic). I'm fortunate to have a local dealer that doesn't charge ADMs. I paid MSRP + $1k for an exterior coating. The differences between the car that I purchased and what I spec'd are: I spec'd the carbon seats, the standard badges, and black wheels; this car has the cockpit pro which I did not spec. I'm happy with this spec as I like the seats and I think the dual color wheels pop more than blacks wheels (I have black wheels on my other 2 cars - it is nice to have something different).

[@exajoules]

i remember ppl complained that the m2 is kinda too weak and should have the m4 engine in it, well done bmw u listened to ur community, thats the best car in 2023, good choice i hope u enjoy it :)

[@sirmanni4534]

What other cars were in the running for you to choose?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I was originally shopping for a G80 M3 - I was pretty close to ordering one to potentially replace my Tesla Model S plaid. I then decided to keep the plaid (it is such a great car for my needs) so I started looking at lower price point smaller cars to add to the stable that I could take the track while also occasionally using for family duty: Civic Type R, used Lexus LC500, and the M2. Yes, they are very different cars, lol. I plan to experience all 3 at some point, just not at the same time.

[@DrivinZ]

You seemed really excited on your way, and a little bemused on your first drive… I was a little overwhelmed with all the details and screen when I picked my g80 up also. Looking forward to your follow up videos! Subscribed.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks for subscribing! I look forward to driving the car in a more spirited manner.

[@alwu22]

Congratulations on the new car. Appreciate the honest first impressions. I like the conventional BMW front grill and dig the box fenders (very E30). How is the seating position? When I drove the previous gen M2 it was obvious to me the driver seat was tilted inboard. Looking forward to more content from this channel.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks, Al! Yes, the styling pays homage to the E30 M3. I felt like that I was sitting high in general (probably because I drove my 911 to the dealership to pick this car up), but I didn't notice anything unusual. You should try to the car.

[@bosslife3663]

Congratulations

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@jonathonroberts-cg8kc]

Very nice video of your experience. I have one on order and look forward to your future updates

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you! Great to hear that you have one on order!

[@westleyvanzant]

Congrats! I know it's a controversial car with all the automotive KZbinrs but personally it's a total dream car. I love the multi-color seats and the boxy fenders, and the front/rear ends don't bother me like it seems to with a lot of people

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I'm loving the car. I think the car looks better in person than in pics...it is just different than what we are used to seeing.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Manual transmission like a real man. 👏

[@endy_r6gone249]

Congratulations 🎉 on the new m2 !! Is a beautiful spec nice a simple .

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@Jacob99174]

Joe lives a good life

[@LuisRodriguez-cs1im]

Congratulations car looks outstanding!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@reeseua7]

Great Spec, happy it’s close by in Jersey too hopefully I get to see it on the road at some point soon, hope you’ll get her out this upcoming weekend & enjoy it!!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@piyush83dimri]

How's the steering feedback. I don't like BMW's modern EPS with heavy numb steering .

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I need some more seat time to comment on that. I'll cover that in a follow-on review.

[@skywalk3x]

Wow the car IS smaller than the pictures. The front is a little plain but the rest of the car is nice. I’m thinking about getting one my 2021 Supra didn’t come with a manual, might trade it in.

[@KareemKayy]

"been a while since i drove manual" , yet executed it perfectly, bravo 💎 and beautiful car, i currently have last gen M2 6 speed same HP as yours

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! Great to about your F87 M2! I had the opportunity to get some video of my G87 next to a beautiful F87 this past Saturday. I hope to get that video out this week.

[@Aizman87]

Nice car! Congrats! allways good to see ppl still buying the manual version =D

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@magicshow32]

Love that blue!

[@sskkkkiiii]

excited to see more videos on what this thing is like

[@JR007x]

First and foremost, congrats on the new amazing M2! Secondly, new sub here and I really look forward to more M2 content and thanks for sharing. And not last but least, keep up the good work, as I planning on going through more of your vids.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@jambear7862]

Good you got normal seats with manual. The buckets block clutch action

[@wolframluchner5316]

Nice car man, congrats! I still wish BMW wouldn’t do staggered wheel diameters the way they do. The wheel gap on the front fender looks too tall and odd imho. Maybe adding MSS adjustable springs would help a little to fix this glaring issue.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! With the M3/M4 and this car, the wheel well gap in the front is definitely bigger than in the rear. I think this car would look great lowered.

[@mattyoz0]

You get more sound in sport plus on the engine.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Yes, thank you. I was just thinking this morning that I had started the car up in comfort. I posted a cold start video this AM with the car in sport plus.

[@omgitsmejeff]

Your 997 looks amazing

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I'll be covering that car in a video next month.

[@shanehayes9349]

Congrats! I'm sure only a handful of folks have taken delivery on the new M2 here in the states. Here in the Dallas/Ft Worth area I've called a few dealerships and they're saying up to a year, but aren't charging markup. Still deciding whether to go the RS3 route or M2. Again, congrats on your new toy!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! You are looking at 2 great options that are very different. The RS3 is a beast, and the 4 doors make it more practical. I was specifically looking to add a RWD car with a manual transmission that could occasionally be used to drive my kids around. I should try an RS3 to see what it is like as I've heard such great things about it. I had a MK6 Golf R back in the day - with just a downpipe, intake, tune, and lowering springs, that car felt amazing.

[@-Wreckanize-]

Congrats. Living my dream.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@dd0wnage]

props to you for buying the car, but on a personal note. Am i the only one who finds it very unflattering ?

[@alane1000]

Beautiful! Six speed manual the way it’s meant to be 😊

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@TKmotivation-]

Good video! Subbed bro. Excited to see how you like the M2

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@pmooreshaffer]

I picked up mine this weekend too. I immediately turned off the gear shift assistant-it was annoying!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Nice, congrats!

[@Benjammin43]

do you think this would be a better choice over a manual supra? i’m torn

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

The M2 is more practical, has better visibility, is a bit more performance oriented/tuned (which doesn't mean that it is more fun), and has newer tech. If you prefer more physical buttons, you don't need the interior and storage space, and getting in and out of the supra is not a problem (I'm 5' 7" and had to duck to get in my 2021 Supra to avoid hitting my head on the door opening), I'd probably go with the Supra and save some money. With that said, I can't speak to the character differences between the S58 and B58 yet as I haven't pushed the M2's engine to redline yet since it is still within the break-in period. My Supra had a downpipe, intake, and custom tune - the engine felt and sounded great to me.

[@giveawayexpress]

I think I’ve seen your car in north jersey?!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I've been up there.

[@giveawayexpress]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee looked beautiful congratulations!

[@navdeepsingh3508]

People say it's ugly.. i mean compared to last gen sure. But holy! this is work of art compared to new m4 front end

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

It is relative...I love the aggressiveness of the M2.

[@PotatosPotatoes]

The last gen's price spiked since this came out. That's all you need to know about how fugly this turd is.

[@reginald8703]

Congrats! Thank you for getting the car in manual

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@shoresy6951]

Awesome car! The M2 has been my dream car for I don't know how long haha. Enjoy your new car!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@TrackM2]

Looks really good! S58 engine, carbon roof 👌Now I kinda want to upgrade from my OG M2 to this.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! The OG M2 is beautiful! It's great to meet an F87 owner who also likes the G87!

[@alexlovescolour]

How are the rear seats, would it fit 2 kids comfortably

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

It depends on how far back you need the front seat to be. For me (I'm 5'7"), there is plenty of leg room in the back.

[@TheIcoolable]

Nice interior

[@endy_r6gone249]

Are you able to switch uo the seats for the carbons . Zinnthe future ??

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I probably can, but I wouldn't want to spend the money. They are part of the $9k carbon package - I can't imagine what BMW would charge for the seats themselves.

[@silverguns9799]

Congrats bro! I picked up an g80 last month. I caught the mod bug, I have been buying parts daily😮. Suspension is going on today:)

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Awesome to hear about your G80! What suspension mods are you going with?

[@silverguns9799]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee I just went with some H&R. Its not too low and it still drives like OEM. My Dinan mid pipe and dahler valve controller is on the way! My mst intake is just sitting there until I do my 1200 miles break in service

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

@@silverguns9799 Nice!

[@MrBasically810]

joe, how much did they bump up the price over sticker?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

The dealer that I purchased the car from does not charge a market adjustment, which was great. I had to purchase a ceramic coating, but that wasn't too bad.

[@salem99099]

You are the first owner of BMW M2 in the whole world 😮

[@bruc850]

Congratulations! Beautiful car.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@DivineZinc]

The real question is how much over msrp did you pay for this vehicle (markup)

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

The dealer that I bought from doesn't charge a markup.

[@roddel3037]

Good for you man. Must be nice to have one of those. Keep grinding👍👍✌️

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! Yes, I've been grinding a long time and will continue to do so for as long as I can!

[@spiraling69]

Hi Joe! Good luck with your new car. I love it! I actually live about a 20 min drive from BMW Turnersville. Can you speak a little about the buying process? What kind of deal did you get? Did they bump the price up on you? I'm thinking about getting the M2. Any advice would be much appreciated!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I worked with Glenn (sales) and Scott (purchase transaction) at BMW of Turnersville. They were great to work with and both are car enthusiast. That dealership doesn't don't charge a markup but they required the purchase of a ceramic coating which comes with a 7 year warranty.

[@sithlordsoup]

That’s awesome dood

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@pepe8196]

Congrats

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@PEED535]

Joe, Wheres the shades?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Yes, I needed them for this video. They were in my other car which was at home.

[@GoudaTheCavalier]

love the camera angle

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@WFO.]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thank you!

[@WFO.]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Mine should be arriving any day now.

[@amc599]

Get the m performance seat covers for the back of the seat. Carbon fibre with alcantara I prefer to bucket seats

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Good point! The carbon and Alcantara seat backs are a nice touch.

[@Anne_Patel]

Congrats! I want either this car or a 911. Haven't decided yet...

[@KHD1982]

911

[@aces8481]

911 if you can do it!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

If you don't need the cargo / interior space and the cost of ownership is not a problem, I'd go with the 911. It is a different experience. The M2 is great if you need 4 seats and a decent sized trunk.

[@omichaelnato5388]

What do you do for work lol ? And do you enjoy it ? I love the new M2 personally and the size (cars getting too big nowadays)

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I'm loving the M2 - I filmed a week 1 update that I hope to get out soon. I'm an engineer and have some personal investments. I work for an engineering firm with focus on business development and growth.

[@omichaelnato5388]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee and you have a Tesla plaid as well? Dream cars lol. I work for an accounting firm - I was curious if you think it’s worth it to slave away until partner and make $250k to be able to buy toys like this or if it’s worth it to take a chiller job and make a bit less.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

@@omichaelnato5388 Yes, I have a Tesla Model S Plaid - it is great car! How much and hard to work really depends on your goals. I have financial goals that I plan to achieve, however, I'm choosing to balance the path that I'm taking to get there with time with my family (wife and 2 young kids), hobbies, and other aspects of my life. With that said, I'm highly conscious of how I use my time and try to maximize the value and impact of what I do.

[@omichaelnato5388]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee wow, thank you for the responses joe. You’re a smart dude. I appreciate the advice. I’m assuming you don’t work 40 hours a week but you don’t do as crazy hours anymore as you used to ? And glad to hear about the plaid ! Saw you mentioned having the M3P - I drove the base and liked it a lot. Although I love the S and would try to get that one also. I’m currently driving my ‘11 WRX stick shift I’ve had for 7 years now it’s been fun.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I work more than 40 hours / week (I have multiple sources of income), but I protect family time and other important areas of my life. I forgot to mention the importance of investments for me: Investing in Tesla stock during the run up helped me to afford Tesla cars. Cool to hear about your WRX! My first brand new car was a 2002 WRX and the first car that I ever tracked was a 2004 WRX STI - I no longer have it but I still consider it one of my favorite cars.

[@mlhspot]

that 991 steering wheel on the 997 mind-blowned me

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I plan to make a video on my 997. The 991.2 Alcantara steering wheel and shift knob freshened up the interior quite a bit.

[@bobjo579]

M2 is so fye

[@JasonBrossa]

NJ enjoy the potholes with those tires. I hope you bought rim and tire insurance. I'd lower it and space it out a little for a better looking stance but it's nice. Don't like the new front grill. They should have left the grill surround piece. I'm in the M340 but I still think I'm going to the M240.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

As much as I thought I wouldn't mod this car, I think it would look much better lowered. The M340 is beast. I loved the B58 engine that was in my 2021 Toyota Supra - the power was great (I had a downpipe, intake, and tune) and it sounded awesome. I look forward to winding out the S58.

[@JasonBrossa]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Yeah same engine B58 TU1 I just want to go back to a smaller platform had an M235 but the M240 is on the M4 platform so it's still bigger

[@tommy516]

I dont know, the sport seats are a little wonky at first but if you end up driving it hard, I think you'll regret not having those. Otherwise, it looks great!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! So far, I'm happy with the standard seats as they hold me well. We shall see how they hold on the track.

[@crewwiltfong250]

Was this on dougs channel?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Doug Demuro released a video on the new 2023 M2 yesterday. I agree with his assessment of the car. He reviewed a press car. The car in this video is mine - I bought it this past Saturday.

[@albertogonzalez1746]

Was there a mark up on the M2?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Not at the dealership that I purchased the car from.

[@Airbag1010674]

Saw one in person today. I think from the front and side it looks good, but the rear is an abomination. At 3,800 lbs, it's too heavy. M3 weighs basically the same with more power. Don't understand the segment anymore. Weighs the same but less power and it's huge?

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

The F87 M2 weighs pretty much the same as the F80/F82 M3/M4 (even less of a difference than the G87 compared with the G80/G82) - when it first came out, it made no sense to me. However, the shorter wheel base and smaller overall size seems to make a difference in driving dynamics. The G87 actually doesn't feel big to me when driving in a spirited manner.

[@KHD1982]

68k You're lucky In Dubai 100k

[@isrz8740]

10k minimum markup here in socal. It will be surprising if they did not charge markup but I hope you did not trade your 911. If you did they will make good money on that 997.2. Nice cars!

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I'm fortunate to have a local dealer that doesn't charge ADMs. Although I considered it for the sake of simplifying my life, no, I did not trade in the 911 - that car offers a different experience (I'll cover my thoughts on that in a follow-on video).

[@HaloDude557]

There is no markup on ordered cars. The dealer will try to make money off selling you warranties and tacking on extra fees.

[@NaturalKratom]

congrats on m2, although i dont like the looks of it it sure is a fun car. I think the m240i looks alot cleaner then the m2

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I agree that the M240i looks cleaner. The M2 is very aggressive and reminds me of the E30 M3...it is not pretty.

[@Zzz-eg3dy]

Wasn’t a fan when first saw it. Have been binge watching reviews the whole day. ❤

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I've been liking this car more and more, which is rare - usually, with a new car, the first day is amazing and it kind of fades from there. The styling is aggressive, but I really like how the rear fenders remind me of the E30 M3. I've since driven the car in a more spirited manner - it really shines when driven harder.

[@Zzz-eg3dy]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee Me too! That day I suddenly realize how similar it looks like the e30. One of my favorite too🥹

[@brelaxed13]

Congrats! Can't wait for mine to be built. I still have 8 months left... Also got the blue

[@ericschugemporium973]

what number in line are you? i have the third allocation at my dealer and was told id have it by November latest.

[@brelaxed13]

@@ericschugemporium973 they didn't tell me. Just took my deposit and said I'm in queue and should be 8-12 months which coincides with my lease ending on my x4m40i. Did you pay over msrp?

[@ericschugemporium973]

@@brelaxed13 nope msrp. I did need a 2k deposit though

[@brelaxed13]

@@ericschugemporium973 oh OK. I did pay msrp but the dealer I have been going to forever wanted $15k over. Called another one and they said they dont do that. So they lost my business forever. They on my wanted $1,500 down and another $3500 after I get a build number. Not sure why it isn't at signing..

[@ericschugemporium973]

@@brelaxed13 yeah that is strange. I put 2k down deposit but I heard nothing about more money needing to be put down once I get an allocation

[@henryi9738]

sweet ride , congrats !

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@dtbrown1978]

I really wanted to like this car but my god what is bmw design team doing. Just can't find any angles that look good on their current designs.

[@khondkerjamil39]

Congratulation. Save the manual.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks!

[@TazRisGifted]

i wrap cars and i can only imagine how long that front bumper will take me lol

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Lol, I imagine that the rear bumper wouldn't be fun either. I hand washed the car yesterday - it gave me a good opportunity to look closely at the details of the car.

[@pcjoystiq827]

I thought no highway driving for the first 500 miles or so

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

BMW's guidance is to vary the engine speed and keep it under 5000 rpm during break in. I think driving on the highway is fine as long as the speed is varied (don't use cruise control).

[@Brahvooo]

i want a porsche in a few years but can’t deal with not having an adjustable headrest. do they manage to make them comfortable still without that? looks like you don’t keep your head back so maybe you’re not the right person to ask. congrats on the car man

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I don't keep my head on the head rest, so I can't comment on that.

[@suffisulaiman6144]

Hai Joe Plse make a video for yr 997.2 4S Cab

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks for the request! Yes, I will make a video on the 997.2 next month.

[@quantttum]

Bro, certainly a nice car. It's just sad that it looks like your heart is not in it. I'm just going by my experiences buying sports cars. Can i ask why you didn't go for the GT4 or GT4RS? Your 911 is gorgeous.

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

I'm not a very expressive person in general, but you are right. I still really like my other 2 cars (Tesla Model S Plaid and the 997.2 in the video) so this car doesn't necessarily fill a void for me - I just wanted to experience BMW's latest M car as I have fond memories of my old F80 M3s. I love the GT4. I'm in the market for a 991.1 or 991.2 Carrera GTS (I want back seats so that I can drive my kids) to potentially replace my 997.2.

[@quantttum]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee thanks for being so courteous with your response. Great cars btw. I look forward to your type r as i currently drive a 2020 Si. Hondas are Such a blast. The 991GTS is a classic! I personally prefer V6 Caymans. I'm a9lso thinking about an AP2 S2000 purely for illogical reasons hahaha.

[@faYte0607]

Congrats on the car. You can try placing a few clutch stops to fine tune the clutch engagement point. But maybe try to see if it's compatible with the G87 first (I have the '21 F87).

[@TheLifeofJoeLee]

Thanks! I've since gotten use to the clutch and the shifter. I'm loving this car!

[@faYte0607]

@@TheLifeofJoeLee she's a beast, can't wait till you let her fully rip after break-in!