M2 VS M2 Competition VS M3(e46) VS M4 Review

[318 iS Cosmos]

I really, really want to drive a M2 Comp now, not that I would be buying one in the near future

I got to drive a colleagues M4 convertible this time last year and remember being completely underwhelmed by the whole experience.

[Moe]

Couple of people have said that to me about the m4 convertible...I dont know how it could be underwhelming, the engine is an atomic bomb of a thing but it seems to be consistent across a few people.

[318 iS Cosmos]

Couple of people have said that to me about the m4 convertible...I dont know how it could be underwhelming, the engine is an atomic bomb of a thing but it seems to be consistent across a few people.

Sorry Moe, only seeing this now! Truth be told, I only had the car for about an hour and wasn't exactly spanking it on some of the roads in Dublin.
However, it seemed to lack that 'fizz' and also there was definitely a delay in getting on the power at low revs.

Maybe there was something wrong with this particular car, but it only had about 4k miles... I distinctly remember this as I brought my own M into work that day and I jumped into it afterwards - it definitely felt more special, the metallic rasp at start-up and the instant throttle response.

About 4 weeks after this, I got a chance to drive another colleagues E92 M3. I went in with low expectations but was instantly blown away with how it drove and sounded. After driving it, I remember cursing the owner (jokingly of course ) as I could finally see a worthy successor to my own car. I didn't get that with the M4 convertible. In the end, head overruled the heart and I stopped looking and sold the M.

[Peter-E36]

Sorry Moe, only seeing this now! Truth be told, I only had the car for about an hour and wasn't exactly spanking it on some of the roads in Dublin.
However, it seemed to lack that 'fizz' and also there was definitely a delay in getting on the power at low revs.

Maybe there was something wrong with this particular car, but it only had about 4k miles... I distinctly remember this as I brought my own M into work that day and I jumped into it afterwards - it definitely felt more special, the metallic rasp at start-up and the instant throttle response.

About 4 weeks after this, I got a chance to drive another colleagues E92 M3. I went in with low expectations but was instantly blown away with how it drove and sounded. After driving it, I remember cursing the owner (jokingly of course ) as I could finally see a worthy successor to my own car. I didn't get that with the M4 convertible. In the end, head overruled the heart and I stopped looking and sold the M.

I missed Moe's post too. I wonder if people in general are referring to the car being a bit softer as a convertible rather than lacking power?

Have a feeling the E92 will be a very special car to drive!

[Moe]

I think the e92 is a great engine, makes a great sound and in DCT form is a good all rounder. The F8x cars are much faster, and by no small margin thanks to the torque, the F8x feel lighter too. I think that the e92 is quite far from the e46 and the e92 is closer to the f10 m5 IMHO. ALl great cars but it depends on what sort of performance driver you are, if you like using all your revs the e92 and e46 are only man, if you like muscle cars the s55 cars are your poison. Talk to Seamus the chap with the M5 on whats app Peter he has a e93 for 2 years and went through all the ups and downs of ownership. I got to drive it a lot, and thought it was a very fine car indeed.

[Peter-E36]

Funny you should say that about the PSS, I had them on the M5 and they were amazing, they do fall off a cliff before the tread is gone though, I used to push that car in the wet confident in the tires.

You should definitely take an E92 for a spin, the engine dominates the experience in the E92, make sure you drive a DCT too.
I can't remember where I read it but it was summed up perfectly in that the S65 is an engine Ferrari would be proud of.

Do you really think the M2 is worth dropping 100k on?

Also, give biking a go, everyone should try biking once!

You'll see what I mean about the tyres on Friday

I love the positive community feel that forums have, have just been offered a spin in an e93 M3 for comparison on Backroads so let's see how that goes

M2 Competition worth 100k? Nope... It's unjustifiable whatever way you crunch the numbers, especially with how much of it being VRT ...It's worth every penny of 50k sterling in the UK though. If I manage a move to the UK with work, I will be a very happy man. Especially if I managed to be somewhere between North Wales and South of Scotland... The most perfect roads, "cheap" cars, cheap tax, cheaper houses and it's not exactly far... Fingers crossed...

Cracking write up Peter- really enjoyed that! Also, good on you Moe- that’s taking club spirit to a new level!! That’s pretty much a bucket list Sunday morning for me!

Cheers Nige! Glad you did, hope your neck is better since our spin

Great write up Peter.
I really enjoyed that read. It was more informative, engaging, and a better put together piece than 99.9% of the journos writing for the glossy mags...

You might have found a new calling...

Also, Fair play Moe, for handing over the keys.


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Thanks a million Maurice, that's very kind indeed! There's nothing I enjoy more than meeting fellow petrol heads and going for drives around some nice roads in some fun cars... I like to share the experience when i can

I really, really want to drive a M2 Comp now, not that I would be buying one in the near future

I got to drive a colleagues M4 convertible this time last year and remember being completely underwhelmed by the whole experience.

It's always good to know for when the time comes to make the purchase