Biggest problem of the BMW G87 M2: F87 M2 Owner Review

I think it actually looks pretty good black and red

New G87 is fire 🔥 Love it or hate it. I love it.

Few years down line you’ll be talking how great this car is. The car is absolutely brilliant

Great review this guy is for real

Great video. I am happy i was able to snatch an OG m2 at a reasonable price. Fell in love with the looks the day i laid eyes on it.

If I was in the market for an M4, I would get this G87 M2 in a heartbeat. I would even consider the G87 if I was in the market for a G80 with the big difference being 4 vs 2 doors. I agree with your closing statement. It's no longer the smaller, underdog everyone fell in love with with the F87 generation. I saw a similar built G87 as this one in your video on the road last week and it looked good in person. Then yesterday I saw someone with a 2021 F87 Competition in Hockenheim Silver with suspension, exhaust and performance parts and just looked like it wil age very well.

This "biggest problem" can be also considered the biggest advantage, because you are getting a higher-level platform (presumably better engineered), as opposed to the previous M2 which was basically built on a 1-series hatchback platform.

Spot on. I appreciate you honest objective reviews. Bought my M2C largely on your reviews. Also got a miltek.

These are the things I love about this car, and that is why I ordered one. You get the epic S58 engine You get a 6-speed manual You get probably the last M2 car that is not electrified in any way You get a true rear wheel drive car You get the adaptive suspension. The design has grown on me and I think it will continue to do so. At least it doesn't look like any other car out there right now.

To me this car has matured in the right direction. 1st gen M2 is too twitchy near the limit, with cheap outdated interior. BMW has totally fixed it with this gen. Its a lot safer, more confident at higher speeds, with beautiful interior ( that’s where you spend all your time with the car ). This is a car for someone who’s looking for a total package. An amazing daily driver that kills it on the weekends. Btw, 6 speed is the way to go.

In regard to lack of buttons, you can use voice to change many settings, like tempature on drivers side and passenger side, sirxus stations..

What about seeing it like this. It's a smaller M3 as a 3-door with a more affordable price tag and more quirky then an M3/4. The weight can I think still be reduced by throwing out a lot of unnecessary interior.

As a former Dinan E36 M3 and Dinan E46 M3 owner and a new G87 M2 owner, this review is pretty accurate. The car, due to weight, really carries a ton of speed into corners. Unlike the E46M3, you go from understeer to oversteer very quickly. There's a definitely some moving around in the rear end that probably can be fixed with monoballs and thicker end links.

Always like your reviews. Loved the M2CS but bought the ‘22 Cayman GTS 4.0 manual based on your review. Been enjoying it on track & street. Advice? Should i keep it forever? Lol. Or what would would you upgrade to that’s not too much more $$?

How's the ride quality compared to the previous M2?

Thank you for the review. I just got the 2024 G87 M2 and took it to the canyons with my friend driving the 2023 M4 comp. I honestly like the overall usability of the car with larger back seats and the bigger usable trunk. I have two teenage kids and a dog. This is not our primary car but when I need the extra space it is very usable for short distances. It's going to be a daily car to drive to work and back. On the weekends will hit the canyons for "spirited" driving and going to the beach. Maybe I'll take it to the track once in a while. I think if you want an M2 track car then get a used F87 and modify it to your liking. In person the G87 looks better then in the videos or pictures and I get a lot of looks from people with thumbs up. I think in general the reviews for the G87 have been very critical in a negative manner and I don't think it's fair for the car. I think this comes from hard core M enthusiasts that look at these as track cars. The reality is for most people it's a very usable daily driver who occasionally will do "spirted" driving or take it to the track for fun. If you want a race car, this is not for you and you will be disappointed. I'm very happy with my decision.

Great review. I also previously owned an OG M2 and M2C and had intentions to get the G87. But, I made the exact same observations and came to the same conclusion as yourself. This car is designed for people who want a cheaper M4, not an M2.

I recall checking ur ig u really liked the g80 and would get It anyday of the week. Dont you feel the same way with g87?

Good point about the size. All car makers have been on the path of incrementally bloating their cars and it is unacceptable.

F87 owner here. Totally agree especially the ZF8 and weight. Would rather go for the G82.