Just picked up my M235i (pics + owner review)

Lorde · 02-24-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tpipta

The Formal Review

Interior/Exterior

The cup holders are useless as well. This may seem trivial to some, but in the breathe of my argument for everyday practicality, it's a misstep.

Not sure how you came to this conclusion, especially coming from the genius placement of cup holders on the E9x... especially since you have an Autobox and don't have to worry about hitting your hand when shifting, which i've had zero problems in my F30 with normal sized soft drinks and travel mugs, you just can't get big gulps and expect them to fit.

darcivic00si · 02-24-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gins

Not sure how you came to this conclusion, especially coming from the genius placement of cup holders on the E9x... especially since you have an Autobox and don't have to worry about hitting your hand when shifting, which i've had zero problems in my F30 with normal sized soft drinks and travel mugs, you just can't get big gulps and expect them to fit.

I agree that the cup holders in the F30 are perfect! Very deep and small diameter. I expect the F22 to be the same, no?

tpipta · 02-24-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gins

Not sure how you came to this conclusion, especially coming from the genius placement of cup holders on the E9x... especially since you have an Autobox and don't have to worry about hitting your hand when shifting, which i've had zero problems in my F30 with normal sized soft drinks and travel mugs, you just can't get big gulps and expect them to fit.

Pretty simple actually—every one of my coffee tumblers is too tall and hits the dash or is so close that it makes it challenging to use. It may be fine for a can of soda, but anything larger will be close to hitting the dash.

tpipta · 02-24-2014, 11:30 AM

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Quite amount of people to change from a lease E92 M3 to this 2 series pseudo/M?! You're joking right?!

Agree or disagree—here's my argument on that front. The 'purest' M guys that have bitched, moaned, groaned over the passing of the S65 will likely find many things to complain about with its replacement. Putting coil overs, upgraded suspension bits, software, and so forth could be a nice middle ground for those that are torn about making the decision. My original statement was more geared towards mixed opinion buyer.

Jaylyons1 · 02-24-2014, 11:47 AM

Going to try and hold out for the M2!

vinny84 · 02-24-2014, 11:47 AM

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I'm seriously reconsidering my color choice now after seeing how good AW looks

I have EB w/ Terra on order but now I'm thinking MW w/Coral Red might be a better choice ahhhh! Lol

OP, congrats! You made an awesome choice

Both beautiful choices. Also 1 and 2 on my list having decided against MG on coral.

I'm just a little worried that the EB/Tera combo might not work (clash or end up being too soft and not aggressive enough)
What do you think?

I think EB w/ Terra is an awesome choice. I see no reason why they would clash.

I think EB w/ Coral Red would clash more than the Terra but that comes down to personal taste.

I know either combo I go with will be awesome, just can't decide

I'm suppose to be getting an EB dealer demo for a day so I'll make my decision then

nachob · 02-24-2014, 12:13 PM

When you say exhaust note is nice do you mean outside the car or inside with digital exhaust sound? Thank you.

kv12 · 02-24-2014, 12:29 PM

Amazing! Congrats! This car sounds and looks amazing in person! It exceeded my expectations!!

imserious · 02-24-2014, 12:38 PM

Good review, congrats! great looking car. good proportions and clean lines.

BMW is going to win a lot of fans with an M2 model. Fender flares, 19" comp rims, M3 suspension bits, etc.

JSal16 · 02-24-2014, 12:44 PM

Did you get the automatic or 6-speed manual?

empowah · 02-24-2014, 01:34 PM

Congrats on the car, and thank you for the pics. It looks superb in Alpine White. I think I know what I'll be doing Summer 2015...

tpipta · 02-24-2014, 02:54 PM

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Did you get the automatic or 6-speed manual?

Auto. Pretty righteous for non-DCT. The wife needs to be able to drive the car too.

jifunk701 · 02-24-2014, 03:57 PM

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I was trying to wait for the M3, but I had too many issues with my previous car so I went to BMW to check out what's available.

Then I came upon the M235i! They told me it was the first one in town and after test driving it, I was sold. The car is definitely fun.

xbook · 02-24-2014, 03:59 PM

This car is AMAZING!!!! I just took delivery of an Estoril Blue M235i w Tech, Premium, & heated seats, 8 speed auto. This vehicle is such a wonderful evolution of my '10 135i, I just love it. Fast as can be, and I'm still at 60 miles

btbossman · 02-24-2014, 05:06 PM

Awesome review for an awesome car! Im almost temped to drive to Annapolis just to test drive it.

lichenlt · 02-24-2014, 05:11 PM

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I was trying to wait for the M3, but I had too many issues with my previous car so I went to BMW to check out what's available.

Then I came upon the M235i! They told me it was the first one in town and after test driving it, I was sold. The car is definitely fun.

You bought the demo car? Think about how many ppl have driven it hard to get a taste of the new thing, I wouldn't buy it even if there was a huge discount, let alone at full or near full MSRP.

jifunk701 · 02-24-2014, 05:17 PM

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You bought the demo car? Think about how many ppl have driven it hard to get a taste of the new thing, I wouldn't buy it even if there was a huge discount, let alone at full or near full MSRP.

It had 49 miles on it and I REALLY needed to trade my car in....I got 4k below msrp and more for my trade in than what it was worth to me.

It'll get me by until the M3 comes out

Ramos · 02-24-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xbook

This car is AMAZING!!!! I just took delivery of an Estoril Blue M235i w Tech, Premium, & heated seats, 8 speed auto. This vehicle is such a wonderful evolution of my '10 135i, I just love it. Fast as can be, and I'm still at 60 miles

Pics please

///Megalomaniac · 02-24-2014, 05:24 PM

And soundcheck video please!

abc · 02-24-2014, 05:31 PM

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The premium is a must have to me - the dimming mirrors make all the difference in the world when you have SUVs behind you at night.

I wish we could get the cloth seats here, and that the mirrors were a stand alone option...the premium was only $1400 on my current 135 - BMW were running some "value" adds for free when I got my second E82, and that $1000 difference on the M235 sucks.

Oh well, gotta pay to have it first I guess....

yeah.. for me its hoping not to have to get both the premium pkg and the technology pkgs... as both at once will pump the price right into bmws hands...

the premium pkg also has auto folding mirrors, that right?

can ea. mirror's power folding be initiated individuallly by the driver?

s!ke · 02-24-2014, 06:06 PM

I went and test drove one of these at the dealership just a few minutes ago. Got some exhaust clips. Let me upload them. It sounds REALLY good on rev. I mean REALLY good. Not like a 6cyl turbo at all

positiveions · 02-24-2014, 06:13 PM

Congrats, and good review.

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imserious Major 430 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 MR Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Good review, congrats! great looking car. good proportions and clean lines. BMW is going to win a lot of fans with an M2 model. Fender flares, 19" comp rims, M3 suspension bits, etc.
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empowah New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E39 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats on the car, and thank you for the pics. It looks superb in Alpine White. I think I know what I'll be doing Summer 2015...
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jifunk701 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Undisclosed Location iTrader: (0)	Just picked one up also! I was trying to wait for the M3, but I had too many issues with my previous car so I went to BMW to check out what's available. Then I came upon the M235i! They told me it was the first one in town and after test driving it, I was sold. The car is definitely fun.
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