[MadBimmeRad]

"It feels wonderfully balanced and agile – not something I would have said about the last M2 I drove. Let me put it this way, I'm pushing harder on my first lap than I did after many more laps in the M3/M4, because this car feels relatively neutral and tied down".

"Barrelling out of pit lane and onto the straight at the mandatory full-throttle in the most aggressive Sport Plus setting is just heaven".

Hell yeah

"Sadly, the M2 CS misses out on a host of active safety systems like autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, rear-cross traffic alert, blind-spot warning, and pretty much every other active driver assist system".

He must be mistaking the M2CS with a Volvo

"The BMW M2 CS is related to the 2 Series Coupe, which has never been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP – therefore no safety rating is available".

With so few specimen on order, I'm not surprised.  

"There's no cutting-edge digital driver's instrument cluster, super-size touchscreen, or head-up display. That's not what this car is about and frankly, you won't miss any of it on track".

Too right Sista

"Then there's its standout tough-guy stance and menacing looks for anyone confronted with that view in their rear-view mirror. It's easily one of the most desirable looking BMWs in the current range".

The beast roams wild


aaaaaaaaand wait for it ....


The M2 CS is a beautifully-balanced performance machine and the direct result of that magic combination of a smooth-revving straight-six – responsive to the smallest throttle input – and newfound chassis enhancements.

The sum of those parts is the best driver's car that BMW currently builds. Full stop.



https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-rev...iew-track-test

[AxM2CS]

Didn't know until reading this that the gold wheels cost a premium in Oz?

Another solid review, with consistent points and praise as with so many others

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by AxM2CS

Didn't know until reading this that the gold wheels cost a premium in Oz?

Another solid review, with consistent points and praise as so many others

Yeah, we get a raw deal here in many ways.

Another thing I wasn't aware of was the fact they've done no safety crash tests.

[cptobvious]

Originally Posted by MadBimmeRad

Yeah, we get a raw deal here in many ways.

Another thing i want aware of was the fact they've done no safety crash tests.

Good sir, my understanding (could be dead wrong) is that the M2 is based off the 2 Series, no? In the US, IIHS gives the 2 Series all green in its crash tests.

Moreover, article below talks about how they think the Euro NCAP 5 star rating given to the 1 Series should apply to the 2 Series as well.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/reliability

[Jimjamz]

Originally Posted by AxM2CS

Didn't know until reading this that the gold wheels cost a premium in Oz?

Another solid review, with consistent points and praise as with so many others

I'm fairly sure they didn't cost more in Oz. Didn't order them but don't recall them being a cost option. Only cost options I recall were DCT, CCBs and factory sun glazing.

[MadBimmeRad]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

I'm fairly sure they didn't cost more in Oz. Didn't order them but don't recall them being a cost option. Only cost options I recall were DCT, CCBs and factory sun glazing.

and metallic paint

Originally Posted by cptobvious

Good sir, my understanding (could be dead wrong) is that the M2 is based off the 2 Series, no? In the US, IIHS gives the 2 Series all green in its crash tests.

Moreover, article below talks about how they think the Euro NCAP 5 star rating given to the 1 Series should apply to the 2 Series as well.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/2-series/reliability

Indeed, my guess was they were referring to the M2CS/C given the architecture of the OG M2 and the mainstream 2-series were the same, but reading your comment and the article you kindly shared, it seems the 2-series didn't get tested as a whole.

Who knows why my good Sir, who knows

[Alpine*]

Originally Posted by Jimjamz

I'm fairly sure they didn't cost more in Oz. Didn't order them but don't recall them being a cost option. Only cost options I recall were DCT, CCBs and factory sun glazing.

Six ninety nine PLUS taxes my friend.