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Originally Posted by i8ur911
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Originally Posted by evanescent03
interested to hear day 2 impressions. are you using the 6MT or 8AT? how did it do? how was power?
i test drove m235i and 228i msport (- thp) yesterday and on the highway, passing seemed slightly weak. i'm guessing it's fine on track since it's not "racing" but i wonder if it would feel a little slow in daily driving which is why i think i may want the extra punch in the m235i. not trying to insult your HP, just curious what your perceptions are on (and off) track. i just don't want to be wringing the car out every day, that can't be healthy for it.
thanks and looking forward to some vids and still shots!
matt
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I have the manual.
The track is very difficult to figure out. There are a lot of different lines you can take.
As far as power.....the 228i has plenty for me. I had no problem hanging with higher HP cars is the corners, but obviously lose in the straights. The 228i is more of a momentum car....extremely well balanced which makes the handling superior to many other cars.
I drove the M235i before ordering my car. Yes, it's quicker. No, it's not worth $10k more than a 228i Msport w/ THP.
Depending on what your main use of the car will be and what your current car is, will likely play a big part in your decision.
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good info, thanks!
I've done 10 track weekends over the last few years. every weekend but one was at a new track (been to one twice), so I understand trying to figure out a new stretch of tarmac! I'm also not a "natural" so it takes me until the end of day 1 to start feeling really good about it!
I'm okay with a momentum car on the track when I'm pushing it, but on the streets, I like the kick in the pants for passing and merging. I'm def not a street racer but like the power in those situations.
the two cars I have picked out are $6k difference and the m235i has mandatory light upgrade so it's kind of like being a $5k difference... close enough to maybe be worth it to me coming from an F80 m3... but we'll see. I'm sure I could be quite happy with either. the only place to truly enjoy just about any car from a performance standpoint is the track anyway!
*** deleted question about tires.. saw your post before this one
happy motoring! thanks again!