Throttle House Podcast: BMW XM, M2 and Being a Youtuber

[@larrystrutmann]

Thomas is such a charming man, lovely fellow.

[@bmwblog]

He is. We could have talked for hours but I was mindful of his time

[@chrisbradley3224]

Your interviews are always top quality, always asking the questions we all want to hear the answers to, even if there's some controversy.

[@bmwblog]

We are just trying to do our best to make the best content possible.

[@urbanstrencan]

Throttle House guys are just the best for me new Grand Tour 😊❤❤❤. Awesome podcast great to hear from Thomas

[@RichardinNC1]

Love Throttle House, best KZbin auto channel. Re 13:58, I wonder if the latest M2 has an improved S58, I had a 2020 X3M (base model) and its S58 was lifeless under 2500 RPMs. I traded for a 2023 X3M (base model) and it has useful torque above 2k. My ultimate recent BMW is the M5CS! Great looking and unquestionable performance.

[@bmwblog]

The M5 CS is king!

[@atl_e]

Great podcast. Please keep them coming and so will the views

[@bmwblog]

Thanks, more on the way!

[@JoshTheHeritageCollector]

You guys are both legends! All your feedback is balanced, educated and right on. I’ve been lucky enough to own an M2 Comp and just got a 25 G87 M2. Totally different cars. I love them both. G87 in auto is my daily now for LA traffic. But thankfully, I have a Z4M roadster for weekends. Thanks for a great conversation and all the wonderful content you both produce!

[@bmwblog]

Thank you, that's very kind of you. Jealous of your garage though :) All fantastic cars

[@mikeroczkowski8545]

Just ordered a portimao blue metallic 25 m2... what do you think about the g87? Congratulations on the garage.. im.jelly. but inspired lol

[@chrisbradley3224]

So, I had an F87 Comp that was totaled (RIP). I now have a Z4M and was looking at G87. Are you happy with auto and do you think they are different enough to be worth having both?

[@JoshTheHeritageCollector]

@@chrisbradley3224 Two totally different cars. G87 is my daily. Comfortable and fast. I got Black Sapphire because it looks mean and hides some styling I don’t like. Z4M has that instant throttle response from the NA engine. No nav, just a 6 speed and the wind. Get one!

[@JoshTheHeritageCollector]

@@mikeroczkowski8545 It’s a great daily. Fits my needs. Z4M for real driving fun though! Both great cars

[@Camus-w8w]

IF you go catless downpipes on the S58 manual with an ECU tune, you get all the power down low. I think is just how the OEM tune was made, the boost targets are so progressive to make it feel kind of NA. Same thing on the M4 manual, it really comes alive with all the insane torque down low, but yeah, needs Femto unlock.

[@chrisbradley3224]

Clutch can't handle it though.

[@Camus-w8w]

@chrisbradley3224 for a while... but yes.

[@ZhiraSb-ow9zd]

One of the best YT chanels @bmwblog ♥️

[@bmwblog]

For sure. They are amazing

[@ZhiraSb-ow9zd]

@@bmwblog i meant you guys Of course both are ♥️

[@bmwblog]

Thank you :)

[@Evinrudeeee]

It would be great to see e collaboration related to the new M5 and maybe a comparison with the M5 CS. Mine is available in case you want to do it

[@bmwblog]

Ahhh good idea. Where are you located?

[@Evinrudeeee]

@@bmwblogChicago.

[@Evinrudeeee]

@@bmwblog for some reason youtube keeps cancelling my answer. I’m in the Windy City

[@bmwblog]

I'll keep that in mind. I also have an M5 coming in January

[@nathanaelbennett8286]

G87 Less low rpm torque = better daily? Like just don’t shift into 1200 rpm?

[@timothy6049]

I disagree with Thomas regarding how the M1 must be made. It must be a True M. A King to the supercars and a threat to the hypercars.

[@kunalmore5212]

I disagree with you! My problem with BMW and BMW M is that, they just want to continue making cars with that duality of driving performance and everyday use, but people who buy BMWs can afford to buy an additional car for daily duties! We look down upon AMG or Audi because they get beat by BMW M3s and M5s etc… but atleast those brands have a super or sports cars WHY THE FUCK WOULD BMW NOT MAKE IT WHEN CLEARLY THERE IS A MARKET FOR IT?

[@timothy6049]

@kunalmore5212 true🤝💯💕

[@Cedeezdivydeez]

Thomas is lucky he’s so likable cuz I absolutely disagree with his opinion on the g87 😂. Hard to hate the guy

[@mav1202M2]

Did he say: M4 CS is a lightweight car for trackdays? Are you kidding me? 😅

[@shfythq]

Thomas, Horatiu and the boys, confirm me this. Is this how the BMW hierarchy works? hear me out honda>bmw>porsche>ferrari>bugatti Income increases to the right obv. Lmk if there are corrections ;)

[@bmwblog]

:) Tough one. But that's good ranking. I wonder where Rolls-Royce would slot in

[@mikeroczkowski8545]

I would never want a Bugatti. No matter how much money I make lol

[@mikeroczkowski8545]

Thomas. Love you. Throttle House is king. Your wrong about the G87... i know ill get hate, but the auto is better in that unit... anyways, ya your the replacement for OG top gear. Thank you for your service. 🫡 Move to america someday. We want you here. 🇺🇸 take james with you inna suitcase lol.

[@timothy6049]

A podcast that will turn heads will be. The Need and Want of the RETURN of the M1. BMW is wasting money with XM, SkyTop. BMW MAKE A M1 FROM THE BOTTOM UP. UNIQUE.

[@kunalmore5212]

I agree BMWs are going down in brand value faster than an M5 CS f90 crossing the quarter mile! Yes how ironic! BMW M under the leadership of @franciscusvanmeel has become a disaster!! This man single handedly killed the BMW M BRAND and may be alongside with the support of the Quandt family who are these bottom line (profit) chasing fuckers!! We all laugh at AMG AND AUDI as BMW owners because the M3 and M5s beat them but least they have a supercar!? This man @franciscusvanmeel launched an XM an ugly ass suv on M’s 50th anniversary instead of a M1 as a true successor of an M car! As far as I can see it’s game over for BMW! Unless they kick out this arsonist trying to set fire to BMW brand and introduce a BMW M1 successor with a mid engine inline 6 or a naturally aspirated V10 in it.

[@kunalmore5212]

My problem with BMW and BMW M is that, they just want to continue making cars with that duality of driving performance and everyday use, but people who buy BMWs can afford to buy an additional car for daily duties! We look down upon AMG or Audi because they get beat by BMW M3s and M5s etc… but atleast those brands have a super or sports cars WHY THE FUCK WOULD BMW NOT MAKE IT WHEN CLEARLY THERE IS A MARKET FOR IT?

[@timothy6049]

A podcast that will turn heads will be. The Need and Want of the RETURN of the M1. BMW is wasting money with XM, SkyTop. BMW MAKE A M1 FROM THE BOTTOM UP. UNIQUE.

[@timothy6049]

A podcast that will turn heads will be. The Need and Want of the RETURN of the M1. BMW is wasting money with XM, SkyTop. BMW MAKE A M1 FROM THE BOTTOM UP. UNIQUE.