the M235i convertible life

BPC · 03-09-2016, 08:35 PM

I am not trying to start any debate between coupe and convertible drivers...

BUT, it was nice March day of 75 degrees today, and i got 4 top down drives in...

I know from personal experience that a lot of people considering buying this car lurk on this forum.

this is a fun convertible. a lot of fun.

i have had a convertible before. (an audi 1.8 A4) this car is different ... in a good way.

if you are on the fence about a coupe or convertible or, more specifically, if you have already decided on a convertible, you can do no better than an M235i

BentZero · 03-09-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BPC

I am not trying to start any debate between coupe and convertible drivers...

BUT, it was nice March day of 75 degrees today, and i got 4 top down drive in...

I know from personal experience that a lot of people considering buying this car lurk on this forum.

this is a fun convertible. a lot of fun.

i have had a convertible before. (an audi 1.8 A4) this car is different ... in a good way.

if you are on the fence about a coupe or convertible or, more specifically, if you have already decided on a convertible, you can do no better than an M235i

Nothing wrong with verts man. I think they're fun. I always rent one when I go on vacation to Hawaii. It's just not for me as far as a DD goes. I open the windows and moon roof when I want to feel the wind. I think us moon roof guys get more grief than the vert guys though.

ORIGIN M. · 03-09-2016, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BentZero

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPC

I am not trying to start any debate between coupe and convertible drivers...

BUT, it was nice March day of 75 degrees today, and i got 4 top down drive in...

I know from personal experience that a lot of people considering buying this car lurk on this forum.

this is a fun convertible. a lot of fun.

i have had a convertible before. (an audi 1.8 A4) this car is different ... in a good way.

if you are on the fence about a coupe or convertible or, more specifically, if you have already decided on a convertible, you can do no better than an M235i

Nothing wrong with verts man. I think they're fun. I always rent one when I go on vacation to Hawaii. It's just not for me as far as a DD goes. I open the windows and moon roof when I want to feel the wind. I think us moon roof guys get more grief than the very guys though.

The M235i was born to be a Convertible.

4 side windows down are so much better its ridiculous.

Moonroof's are old-school and take away a ton of headroom.

And when the weather is great you can drop the 4 layer top on the fly.

Cyberdemon · 03-10-2016, 08:29 AM

Yeah finally top down weather here in NY. My head started getting cold...and then I remembered my hat fell under the seat. #problemsolving

You actually get to enjoy the true exhaust note with the top down, for whatever chassis flex and squeaks exist from time to time I'll take it for the days when the sun comes out. Even DD'ing in winter wasn't bad, the top is very well insulated and with the cold weather pack everything toasts up quickly.

Beartato · 03-10-2016, 08:37 AM

Convertible = vert.

It just clicked. Thanks thread.

BentZero · 03-10-2016, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Moonroof's are old-school and take away a ton of headroom.

See. Us roofies get so much grief.

lol

I never quite understood the headroom thing. Then again I'm only 5' 9", so it's never been an issue for me

AFineMan · 03-10-2016, 08:49 AM

Yep!

Yesterday was the first top down day of 2016, it was 72 degrees here in New Hampshire (during the drive home).

Top down, cigar lit and back roads, what else could a vert owner ask for

AFM

ORIGIN M. · 03-10-2016, 07:22 PM

Put a helmet on and maybe you might understand. I am 6'5" so I need every inch I can get.

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Originally Posted by BentZero

See. Us roofies get so much grief.

lol

I never quite understood the headroom thing. Then again I'm only 5' 9", so it's never been an issue for me

R88 · 03-11-2016, 09:12 PM

Yep!

Mine just turned 1 month old and yesterday was warm enough to have the top down in the UK. It was nice.

Kiwi · 03-13-2016, 06:14 AM

I've had mine for 9 months and been enjoying the top down. The first 3 months of ownership it was winter but with it's heated seats and wind brake installed it was nice and warm.

fun2drive · 03-13-2016, 03:38 PM

I am looking to replace my E93 335 with an M235. I would like the vert and I know it has more space than my current ride does.
However it is more noisy and less secure than a coupe. It all depends on what is important to you.
It is almost 80 out right now and I just washed and did a minor detail to the E93. I wan the M235 because the E93 is just too big and heavy. I loved my M3's and regret not keeping my sedan as it was perfect. I think the M235 is much closer to that ride and suits me better.
Doesn't hurt that they look great too...
Coupe has advantages too just depends on what you want!!!

M235dude · 03-14-2016, 10:14 AM

They look sweet dude but I'm all about the coupe life

OpenAir · 03-14-2016, 07:08 PM

It's the only way to motor down the road!

redontheline · 03-14-2016, 08:25 PM

Can't blame you but will probably never join you!

BPC · 03-15-2016, 07:27 AM

Forgot to post a pic

cjmoy · 03-15-2016, 09:02 AM

I'm loving mine. I just picked it up on Saturday and it's been perfect top down weather here in SoCal.

03-09-2016, 08:35 PM	#1
BPC Private First Class 46 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Columbia SC iTrader: (0)	I am not trying to start any debate between coupe and convertible drivers... BUT, it was nice March day of 75 degrees today, and i got 4 top down drives in... I know from personal experience that a lot of people considering buying this car lurk on this forum. this is a fun convertible. a lot of fun. i have had a convertible before. (an audi 1.8 A4) this car is different ... in a good way. if you are on the fence about a coupe or convertible or, more specifically, if you have already decided on a convertible, you can do no better than an M235i
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03-10-2016, 08:29 AM	#4
Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	Yeah finally top down weather here in NY. My head started getting cold...and then I remembered my hat fell under the seat. #problemsolving You actually get to enjoy the true exhaust note with the top down, for whatever chassis flex and squeaks exist from time to time I'll take it for the days when the sun comes out. Even DD'ing in winter wasn't bad, the top is very well insulated and with the cold weather pack everything toasts up quickly. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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03-10-2016, 08:37 AM	#5
Beartato Major 882 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Convertible = vert. It just clicked. Thanks thread.
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03-10-2016, 08:49 AM	#7
AFineMan Private 31 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2015 228 IX & 2014 i3 REX Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	First of 2016 Yep! Yesterday was the first top down day of 2016, it was 72 degrees here in New Hampshire (during the drive home). Top down, cigar lit and back roads, what else could a vert owner ask for AFM
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03-11-2016, 09:12 PM	#9
R88 Anticipator 14 Rep 49 Posts Drives: F23 M235i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	Yep! Mine just turned 1 month old and yesterday was warm enough to have the top down in the UK. It was nice. __________________ 2016 F23 ///M235i - Fully Loaded
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03-13-2016, 06:14 AM	#10
Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I've had mine for 9 months and been enjoying the top down. The first 3 months of ownership it was winter but with it's heated seats and wind brake installed it was nice and warm.
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03-13-2016, 03:38 PM	#11
fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	I am looking to replace my E93 335 with an M235. I would like the vert and I know it has more space than my current ride does. However it is more noisy and less secure than a coupe. It all depends on what is important to you. It is almost 80 out right now and I just washed and did a minor detail to the E93. I wan the M235 because the E93 is just too big and heavy. I loved my M3's and regret not keeping my sedan as it was perfect. I think the M235 is much closer to that ride and suits me better. Doesn't hurt that they look great too... Coupe has advantages too just depends on what you want!!!
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03-14-2016, 10:14 AM	#12
M235dude Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2016 m235i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New york iTrader: (0)	They look sweet dude but I'm all about the coupe life
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03-14-2016, 07:08 PM	#13
OpenAir Captain 432 Rep 887 Posts Drives: Enzo F23 228i Join Date: May 2015 Location: MD, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	It's the only way to motor down the road!
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03-14-2016, 08:25 PM	#14
redontheline Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 222 Posts Drives: EB 235 MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Can't blame you but will probably never join you!
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03-15-2016, 07:27 AM	#15
BPC Private First Class 46 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Columbia SC iTrader: (0)	Forgot to post a pic Attached Images
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03-15-2016, 09:02 AM	#16
cjmoy Private 13 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235i 6MT Cabrio Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	I'm loving mine. I just picked it up on Saturday and it's been perfect top down weather here in SoCal.
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