[yogajitsu]

The writer spent a lot of time explaining that the m235i is not a true M car. Ok, we know.. and c/d also said the same thing but went on to explain that there are other things about the m235i that are different making it very good on its own. First of all, the motor. They loved the new 3.0l turbo power and gobs of torque. They point out that, unlike other #35i cars, this one is 320 hp vs 300hp. Smaller car and more power. The 435i difference from the m4 in performance is huge in comparison with the difference between the 235i and the m2. Why doesnt the 435i get 320hp also? The outgoing 335i (previous top ten on r&t and c/d lists) also had 300hp and nowhere near as quick as the 235i. So there is a difference between the m235i and the other normal #35i.