Throttle House review....not the most flattering. Hmmmm, this isn't exactly selling me on spending the extra money on this over a manual Supra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uT4s_NWBN0
I liked this review and with Thomas owning a previous gen M2, there's a lot of insight here I think.
While every enthusiast out there (who hasn't actually driven the cars) will crucify me for saying it, I'm not surprised by their claims that the automatic was simply better. I found the same with the M3/M4comp when I drove them back to back too. The stick shift is *nice* but it's not really a great one. It's not rifle-bolt precise, the throws are long-ish and the clutch is so light and lifeless. The 8 speed auto just keeps that engine in all of its sweetness and can really be driven hard.
I think I'd be happy with an M240i as a daily driver, and something like an old M Roadster for the visceral experiences. That M240i with its awd is already blazing quick and offers so much of what makes the M2 a neat choice. Plus it looks better, too.
I never got the impression that any of the BMW manuals were great the last couple of decades. Commonly referred to as rubbery. The Supra is supposed to have a superior manual, but still not as good of a Civic Type R or Porsche.
