M2 - Page 5

cslsuperfan · 25-04-2016, 04:43 PM

The road past the Brecon peaks is awesome

it would hurt though if you had an off !!

Chappers · 25-04-2016, 04:59 PM

A few years ago I went for a play down the A4520 in the Noble, it's a stunning road on which at one point I had all four wheels off the ground.

**Mark CSL** · 28-04-2016, 09:24 AM

Hows the new car Alex ?

**AlexGTT** · 28-04-2016, 02:46 PM

Sorry fellas, been flat out for work and couldn't pick up yet!! Itching so might get time today, late on.

Will report back asap.

amar7274 · 28-04-2016, 08:35 PM

I've driven the new M2 and I must say I wasn't impressed.
It looks fantastic in the LBB colour and it really does attract attention.
However I did not like the steering, it just feels heavy. For me the interior is a massive let down. Very poor seats for an M car and the quality of the interior does not justify the price. If I'm honest I much preferred the predecessor the 1M.

**AlexGTT** · 28-04-2016, 10:33 PM

Ok, got to pick it up tonight. Only done 50 miles so early yet but here goes:

It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.

Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.

Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.

Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.

Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.

It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.

**AlexGTT** · 28-04-2016, 10:34 PM

Fookin iPhone shit sideways pics!!

Trawler · 28-04-2016, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Ok, got to pick it up tonight. Only done 50 miles so early yet but here goes:

It's looks the business, like the 1M looks wider than it is long. Wheels are very nice and fill those wide arches impressively. Has serious road presence.

Interior? I can see why some feel let down but I'm not. Reason? Because I can see what they have done - built it down to a price and put the money into the chassis and dynamics. It's perfect for me in the role the car plays and I find the seats very comfortable if a little lacking in support. I specified manual seats, as I did with the m135i.

Engine can't judge yet as running in service required at 1200 miles but it feels like a cracker. I got in and as I always do pushed sport+ straight away, no point pussyfooting about. They have nailed the noise, it sounds fab for a turbo motor. Can't describe it but I love it and so do people on the street from the reactions. Sounds so different to an m3/4 and far far better.

Gearbox? Mmmm, not sure so will reserve judgement for now. My old v8 m3 felt better, more engaging. For some reason I feel a bit remote from this one but I'll drive some more to form conclusion.

Steering and suspension is well judged to me. Much better steering feel the the m3/4. Suspension is very nice and in no way harsh. Soaks up the bumps impressively and is extremely sure footed. Seems to control body weight better than an m3/4. Feels like it'll hang the back end out for fun.

It's quick and fun to sum up concisely and as a daily for me provides real entertainment. More to come as I really get to know it.

Looking forward to further updates.

Yanto · 28-04-2016, 10:37 PM

Well jel, love it mate !!!

Smokey burnout mode report next pls !!

mattCSLnut · 28-04-2016, 10:56 PM

Congrats on your New Daily Al

now go & get some proper pix, will Ya

25-04-2016, 04:59 PM	#42
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28-04-2016, 02:46 PM	#44
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25-04-2016, 04:43 PM	#41
cslsuperfan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wales Posts: 2,222 Casino cash: $19520	The road past the Brecon peaks is awesome it would hurt though if you had an off !!

28-04-2016, 08:35 PM	#45
amar7274 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 101 Casino cash: $3501	I've driven the new M2 and I must say I wasn't impressed. It looks fantastic in the LBB colour and it really does attract attention. However I did not like the steering, it just feels heavy. For me the interior is a massive let down. Very poor seats for an M car and the quality of the interior does not justify the price. If I'm honest I much preferred the predecessor the 1M.

28-04-2016, 10:37 PM	#49
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	Well jel, love it mate !!! Smokey burnout mode report next pls !!