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      03-19-2014, 10:33 AM   #146
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Originally Posted by warmtoes View Post
dmboone25 thanks for the comparison from an owner with both. I'm definitely leaning towards getting a M235i for my next vehicle. I took one out a couple of weeks ago that only had 7kms on it and the first thing I noticed was the longer wheelbase made the car much more settled over large bumps like railroad tracks. The test drive I had went over a bunch of tracks a few times and that's the thing that stood out for me. My 135 was a bit harsh over tracks where I felt the M235 was much more subdued over harsh bumps like that. Have you found the same thing?
I have found precisely the same thing - which some people find good, and others might prefer the 1er. I kind of loop that feeling in with the general conclusion that the 1er is a little more twitchy and the 2er is a little more planted.

And I think you're definitely right - the extended wheelbase helps the car absorb more without the chassis being "upset"....
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