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Originally Posted by 000000
I'm a 230i owner. Sometimes disappointed if a poster says they would like to buy the 230i . Most responses go, you should get the m240i because when optioned up price is not much different & imply you'd be crazy not to. I don't want to upset the m240i owners , but I feel the 4 cyl. are worth a second look . In Australia price gap between models seem to be larger the 220i Au$52900, 230i Au$63000 & m240i Au$76800 . Yes I wanted the m240i just thought I would like to afford groceries as well as petrol. Where I live the max. speed limit is 100kph. ( 0-100kph 220i 7.2sec/ 230i 5.6sec / m240i 4.6sec approx) The car is plenty fast enough, for me the way it handles is more important. The 2 things about the 230i I don't like are the runflats ( which can be changed ) and the lack of 6cyl. engine sound (which can't).
If I could choose again would it be the 230i? I think so.
4 cylinder 2's have merit ? I think so. (but what would I know.)  |
Honestly, I think all the models within the 2 series are cracking good fun, and there is a car to suit most budgets and preferences it’s an all-round great package.
Also been a fellow Aussie there is a wide gap between what the US market offers compared to AUS , standard equipment varies allot between the models and while in the US it clear the M240i offers the best bang for buck, in Australia id argue that’s simply not the case thanks to our insane LCT tax ( Luxury Car Tax).