[Greenkirby21]

I'm excited for my car to arrive, and still stand firm on my decision (mostly because its the only car I want that has stick (cayman/corvette out of insurance and price range lol).

I am deeply disappointed though in BMW adding weight, but its expected and we can't complain. If we want all these features, we have to pay. If not, a slightly used E82 is the solution.

This car weighs as much as the CLA45 AMG which has AWD and is much bigger (size of F30 3 series about).

I do understand all the standard features, and for the majority of the drivers, these changes are welcome.

Personally, i could care less about iDrive and 10 way adjustable seats! I plan on fixing the seats and saving many lbs : )

But really.. it is the same weight as an E82.

My bro had a basics E82 with 0 options in 2009.

It had no moonroof, no adjusting electric seats, no iDrive, and no adjustable suspension.

That alone is worth the 100 lbs of extra weight.

Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if a fully loaded E82 weighed the same as the M235i, its just what is standard vs what isn't.