228i M Sport track test on the Smoking Tire

mfourn20 · 10-28-2014, 07:09 PM

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BMW 228i M-Sport - (Track) One Take:

crqflier · 10-28-2014, 08:59 PM

Nice. Thanks for posting.

MikeG12 · 10-29-2014, 07:01 PM

Nice video--sounds like mine!

G-Mann · 10-29-2014, 08:07 PM

Very Nice, thanks for posting.

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 10:22 AM

228i with the M-sport package, he refers to it in a funny way at the beginning, it's not a M228. At the end he says it's the M-sport package when looking at the sticker, no other details unfortunately, I was wondering if it had the Track Pack. Thanks for sharing, every time I see a 228i video it makes me want to trade out of my 328i that much more dangit...

timsev · 10-30-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by uberspeed

228i with the M-sport package, he refers to it in a funny way at the beginning, it's not a M228. At the end he says it's the M-sport package when looking at the sticker, no other details unfortunately, I was wondering if it had the Track Pack. Thanks for sharing, every time I see a 228i video it makes me want to trade out of my 328i that much more dangit...

It's because the guy is a moron and doesn't do his homework before making videos.....

Ugghhhh, sorry. I just can't stand that guy.

Alpine F31 · 10-30-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by uberspeed

every time I see a 228i video it makes me want to trade out of my 328i that much more dangit...

Me too.

Year's_End · 10-30-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by timsev

It's because the guy is a moron and doesn't do his homework before making videos.....

Ugghhhh, sorry. I just can't stand that guy.

I love his opinions regardless of the trivial mishaps he stumbles upon.

The last thing I can give a shit about is him mispronouncing some marketing nomenclature or getting a number slightly off. He's very blunt with what matters when it comes to driving a car or relating it to the marketplace.

DCastaneda · 10-30-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by uberspeed

228i with the M-sport package, he refers to it in a funny way at the beginning, it's not a M228. At the end he says it's the M-sport package when looking at the sticker, no other details unfortunately, I was wondering if it had the Track Pack. Thanks for sharing, every time I see a 228i video it makes me want to trade out of my 328i that much more dangit...

Pretty sure he did say it had the track package.

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by timsev

It's because the guy is a moron and doesn't do his homework before making videos.....

Ugghhhh, sorry. I just can't stand that guy.

He really does seem disorganized. I would've thought he'd make a short intro with how it's equipped instead of fishing for and reading it half-assed as he drove

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Me too.

Dedicating this weekend's UDE just to the 228i to cement my opinions on it

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DCastaneda

Pretty sure he did say it had the track package.

At what point? Have a minute marker I may refer to?

Powaup · 10-30-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by timsev

It's because the guy is a moron and doesn't do his homework before making videos.....

Ugghhhh, sorry. I just can't stand that guy.

yea when he said the DCT is really fast lol....

DCastaneda · 10-30-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by uberspeed

At what point? Have a minute marker I may refer to?

I think he calls it the dynamic handling package and says the msrp on the car is 38k with just that and M-Sport package. It's in the last several seconds of the video.

Crimson92 · 10-30-2014, 11:29 AM

I really dislike this guy.

akuan99 · 10-30-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by uberspeed

At what point? Have a minute marker I may refer to?

He mentioned dynamic handling at around 6:55

snodgrass23 · 10-30-2014, 11:39 AM

I'm not sure if he even knew much about the cars he was going to drive beforehand. He's at an event where there are just a bunch of cars and he gets a small amount of time in them. He probably just glanced at the badge and jumped in, maybe he had an invoice sheet or something as well.

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DCastaneda

I think he calls it the dynamic handling package and says the msrp on the car is 38k with just that and M-Sport package. It's in the last several seconds of the video.

Built out my own on BMWUSA.com and ~$38k is right for M-sport with Track Pack. Thanks.

uberspeed · 10-30-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snodgrass23

I'm not sure if he even knew much about the cars he was going to drive beforehand. He's at an event where there are just a bunch of cars and he gets a small amount of time in them. He probably just glanced at the badge and jumped in, maybe he had an invoice sheet or something as well.

He had a sheet, it's what he refers to at the end but very haphazardly done. I would've appreciated a tad more due diligence on his part is all; jump in the car and read out the sheet, it would've taken another 15 seconds, if that.

norsairius · 10-30-2014, 12:43 PM

Great vid! I'd get a 2-series if I didn't need the four doors now and for the foreseeable future.

I don't get what all the complaining is about. This is clearly a video where he's at an event where he gets to drive a bunch of different cars throughout the day. It's not supposed to be a thorough review but more just quick and dirty video with informal comments/feedback on how the car feels on the track where its limits can be explored more safely.

Anyway, I thought the car sounded surprisingly good! The 320i/328i loaners I've tried don't even sound close to that. Car looks like a ton of fun! I'd be interested in trying one out, but I don't want to waste a sales rep's time at the dealership either. Someday!

3M TAPE · 10-30-2014, 01:24 PM

I strongly believe he is too chubby to do the track time,
making the test invalid.

I like his review, but his look is way douche-baggy for me which makes me think twice about the comments he makes.

DieGrüneHölle · 10-30-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by norsairius

I don't get what all the complaining is about. This is clearly a video where he's at an event where he gets to drive a bunch of different cars throughout the day. It's not supposed to be a thorough review but more just quick and dirty video with informal comments/feedback on how the car feels on the track where its limits can be explored more safely.

Exactly, that is how he does his "one take" videos. He has more thorough reviews on his channel and the Drive network.

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uberspeed Lieutenant 45 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	228i with the M-sport package, he refers to it in a funny way at the beginning, it's not a M228. At the end he says it's the M-sport package when looking at the sticker, no other details unfortunately, I was wondering if it had the Track Pack. Thanks for sharing, every time I see a 228i video it makes me want to trade out of my 328i that much more dangit...
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snodgrass23 Private First Class 16 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2015 EB m235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure if he even knew much about the cars he was going to drive beforehand. He's at an event where there are just a bunch of cars and he gets a small amount of time in them. He probably just glanced at the badge and jumped in, maybe he had an invoice sheet or something as well. __________________ aFe Momentum Intake, Dinan springs
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norsairius Foodie and Gearhead 101 Rep 733 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDriv ... [9.50]	Great vid! I'd get a 2-series if I didn't need the four doors now and for the foreseeable future. I don't get what all the complaining is about. This is clearly a video where he's at an event where he gets to drive a bunch of different cars throughout the day. It's not supposed to be a thorough review but more just quick and dirty video with informal comments/feedback on how the car feels on the track where its limits can be explored more safely. Anyway, I thought the car sounded surprisingly good! The 320i/328i loaners I've tried don't even sound close to that. Car looks like a ton of fun! I'd be interested in trying one out, but I don't want to waste a sales rep's time at the dealership either. Someday! __________________ 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
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3M TAPE Banned 350 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: States iTrader: (0)	I strongly believe he is too chubby to do the track time, making the test invalid. I like his review, but his look is way douche-baggy for me which makes me think twice about the comments he makes.
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