BMW M2 Competition 2019 review - better than a Porsche 718 Cayman? - Autocar
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Mark
It is actually not that close. The Nurburgring time for the M2 Competition vs The Cayman S or Cayman GTS are off by like 12-15 seconds which is actually quite a bit. The M2 on the other hand is the more comfortable everyday driving car as the seating position in the Cayman is like sitting in an upright or 90 degree angle chair. If you are 6 feet tall or over then it becomes quite uncomfortable in day to day traffic. On the track the Porsche Cayman is a better car but on the streets the M2 is the more comfortable and usable car. The Cayman S does look better though and is not as bouncy as the M2 is. The 2 series chassis platform is just bouncy for some reason where that is not the case with the Cayman. The Porsche Cayman was built as a sports car where the BMW 2 series was modified to become a sports car.
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It is actually not that close. The Nurburgring time for the M2 Competition vs The Cayman S or Cayman GTS are off by like 12-15 seconds which is actually quite a bit. The M2 on the other hand is the more comfortable everyday driving car as the seating position in the Cayman is like sitting in an upright or 90 degree angle chair. If you are 6 feet tall or over then it becomes quite uncomfortable in day to day traffic. On the track the Porsche Cayman is a better car but on the streets the M2 is the more comfortable and usable car. The Cayman S does look better though and is not as bouncy as the M2 is. The 2 series chassis platform is just bouncy for some reason where that is not the case with the Cayman. The Porsche Cayman was built as a sports car where the BMW 2 series was modified to become a sports car.
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Jay
So its a very hard decision for me personally as I'll be looking to upgrade from the Golf R in the next year or two. I really enjoy motorway driving on the Golf. A common trek for me is north bound via the a1m, breaking off at whetherby then heading to skipton via harogate on the excellent A59. The Golf is fantastic for a nice comfortable quiet motorway cruise, flipping to the monster once i hit the A59. I really fear that buying either this or the Cayman GT4 il really really really HATE the motorway commutes. I already suffer from tinnitus so the last thing i need is to contribute to my deafness with rawer road tyre and wind noise! Its an even harder choice if the Golf R 400 comes out
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So its a very hard decision for me personally as I'll be looking to upgrade from the Golf R in the next year or two. I really enjoy motorway driving on the Golf. A common trek for me is north bound via the a1m, breaking off at whetherby then heading to skipton via harogate on the excellent A59. The Golf is fantastic for a nice comfortable quiet motorway cruise, flipping to the monster once i hit the A59. I really fear that buying either this or the Cayman GT4 il really really really HATE the motorway commutes. I already suffer from tinnitus so the last thing i need is to contribute to my deafness with rawer road tyre and wind noise! Its an even harder choice if the Golf R 400 comes out
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Allenwrench
front track doesn't look wide enough to me and the mirrors not being mounted on the doors make this look ancient and ugly to be honest - the body is also bulbous - not neat and tailored enough - the rear is unfinished, there is too much rake in the suspension and you can see the mufflers way too much - it's no E30 or E36 in looks and never will be. and it's not a track car - it's a road car - and the suspension is way too stiff to daily on the crap roads in the US. and can't be adjusted anymore. .
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front track doesn't look wide enough to me and the mirrors not being mounted on the doors make this look ancient and ugly to be honest - the body is also bulbous - not neat and tailored enough - the rear is unfinished, there is too much rake in the suspension and you can see the mufflers way too much - it's no E30 or E36 in looks and never will be. and it's not a track car - it's a road car - and the suspension is way too stiff to daily on the crap roads in the US. and can't be adjusted anymore. .
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autos
Drove a 2020 this week. Nice little car - perfectly balanced, etc. Deal breaker for me is the exhaust note. I drive an F-type now and the M2 Comp just whined up and down. No real pops or anything audible. even with the window down I could barely hear anything. Its a big part of the excitement for me (so not getting it) Otherwise a great price/deal imo.
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Drove a 2020 this week. Nice little car - perfectly balanced, etc. Deal breaker for me is the exhaust note. I drive an F-type now and the M2 Comp just whined up and down. No real pops or anything audible. even with the window down I could barely hear anything. Its a big part of the excitement for me (so not getting it) Otherwise a great price/deal imo.
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Pedro
I think the M2 is far better than the M2 Competition, has better looks, namely the wheels and rear end, and a better engine, the N55 is one of the best sounding engines ever produced and with the M2 Competition you get a tuned down version of the S55 engine which in my opinion sounds very metallic and not as good as the N55. Regards!
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I think the M2 is far better than the M2 Competition, has better looks, namely the wheels and rear end, and a better engine, the N55 is one of the best sounding engines ever produced and with the M2 Competition you get a tuned down version of the S55 engine which in my opinion sounds very metallic and not as good as the N55. Regards!
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autos
Mid-Engine is the proper cornering machine to be in all day all time! But yeah that 4-cylinder might be a bit of let down there.
A good and fun car not necessary to be super fast. Instead it should be count by how much smile it put into your face. You just can't go wrong with BMW and Porsche. Enjoy driving folks!
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Mid-Engine is the proper cornering machine to be in all day all time! But yeah that 4-cylinder might be a bit of let down there.
A good and fun car not necessary to be super fast. Instead it should be count by how much smile it put into your face. You just can't go wrong with BMW and Porsche. Enjoy driving folks!
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Jeff
Should never compare a front engine high performance saloon with a true mid engine sports car. This is like comparing a Jeep Wrangler with a can-am Buggy. The driving characteristics are completely different. Both cars are nearly perfect for what they are built for, but they are built for different purposes.
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Should never compare a front engine high performance saloon with a true mid engine sports car. This is like comparing a Jeep Wrangler with a can-am Buggy. The driving characteristics are completely different. Both cars are nearly perfect for what they are built for, but they are built for different purposes.
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soundseeker63
The only problem I see with this car is that it makes the M4 look bloated and overpriced. I also think this looks a little nicer too. Seems like the obvious choice from the current M range.
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The only problem I see with this car is that it makes the M4 look bloated and overpriced. I also think this looks a little nicer too. Seems like the obvious choice from the current M range.
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autos
Having driven a 718 Cayman for 2 years, it was a great car but the flat 4 just doesn-t have the magical sound of the 6. Taking delivery on a new M2 this week. Looking forward to driving a 6 again.
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Having driven a 718 Cayman for 2 years, it was a great car but the flat 4 just doesn-t have the magical sound of the 6. Taking delivery on a new M2 this week. Looking forward to driving a 6 again.
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DeusExAstra
-a more hard-core version of the regular M2- except there is NO regular M2 for 2019. The M2 Competition IS the regular 2019 M2. No point in naming it -Competition- when it's the only M2.
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-a more hard-core version of the regular M2- except there is NO regular M2 for 2019. The M2 Competition IS the regular 2019 M2. No point in naming it -Competition- when it's the only M2.
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