220iA Mineral Grey (Just recieved)

JP Medina · 10-17-2014, 01:41 PM

Hello everyone,
I just recieved my 2015 220iA, yes a 2.0T (184hp), that is because I am a member from Mexico, and fortunately we have that option (wich I can afford).
I am writing in order to hearing your very valuable opinions about this base model I hapily bought.
For most of you, specially the ones in the US, this might be an underpowered engine, but for me is just right.
The Price was around US $32,500 (taxes included), and I ordered in Mineral Grey (and matching mirror caps-wheels) with sensatec black interior and the 8 speed auto.
The standard equipment is very similar if not the same as the us 228 (bi-xenon, bluetooth, 17" runflats, start/stop, reverse sensors, light/rain sensors, and so on.
Hope to learn a lot from all of you.
Regards

brhon · 10-17-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Medina

Hello everyone,
I just recieved my 2015 220iA, yes a 2.0T (184hp), that is because I am a member from Mexico, and fortunately we have that option (wich I can afford).
I am writing in order to hearing your very valuable opinions about this base model I hapily bought.
For most of you, specially the ones in the US, this might be an underpowered engine, but for me is just right.
The Price was around US $32,500 (taxes included), and I ordered in Mineral Grey (and matching mirror caps-wheels) with sensatec black interior and the 8 speed auto.
The standard equipment is very similar if not the same as the us 228 (bi-xenon, bluetooth, 17" runflats, start/stop, reverse sensors, light/rain sensors, and so on.
Hope to learn a lot from all of you.
Regards

Congrats, looks very nice.

VMRWheels · 10-17-2014, 04:49 PM

Awesome, congrats on the pick up!

SteveSFO · 10-17-2014, 06:34 PM

Congrats and welcome to the family !!

JP Medina · 10-18-2014, 11:23 AM

Thank you all! Will be driving it all weekend long!

Uptempo80 · 10-26-2014, 02:53 PM

Nice Car. Nice options.

I purchased a 13' 320i in july 13'. I optioned out my car in a very similar way in comparison to yours. I don't find the car to be much slower than my 3.0L 6 cyl 128i convertible. (BMW claims 6.7 128i 0-60 & 6.9 320i 0-60) I think 6.9 was the best time reported for the 320i...but that's not bad at all...It rides & handles like a BMW not a Nissan altima or something.
No regrets on going for a 320i over a 328i. Great daily driver car that always gets the job done and looks slick in Sapphire Black.

P.s. My next car will be a 228i xdrive Sparkling Brown convertible though. Hence why I mainly post in the 2 series forum

NY10 · 10-26-2014, 06:18 PM

Car is very nice. Congrats

M235ixDriveMP · 10-26-2014, 09:18 PM

Congrats and welcome to the family

Vervain · 10-27-2014, 02:30 AM

Nothing wrong with getting the 220i!
I love the 20i engine. It's superb!

JP Medina · 10-27-2014, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Uptempo80

Nice Car. Nice options.

I purchased a 13' 320i in july 13'. I optioned out my car in a very similar way in comparison to yours. I don't find the car to be much slower than my 3.0L 6 cyl 128i convertible. (BMW claims 6.7 128i 0-60 & 6.9 320i 0-60) I think 6.9 was the best time reported for the 320i...but that's not bad at all...It rides & handles like a BMW not a Nissan altima or something.
No regrets on going for a 320i over a 328i. Great daily driver car that always gets the job done and looks slick in Sapphire Black.

P.s. My next car will be a 228i xdrive Sparkling Brown convertible though. Hence why I mainly post in the 2 series forum

Got it... thanks for the info, everything should be similar to the 320 as the weight is similar too! Oh, That Brown on the topless looks amazing, congrats in advance!
P.S. How is fuel efficiency for the 320? I think I´ve been too much time staring at the car -lol- with the engine on and that reflects in the computer numbers.

JP Medina · 10-27-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NY10

Car is very nice. Congrats

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by M235ixDriveMPerformance

Congrats and welcome to the family

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

Nothing wrong with getting the 220i!
I love the 20i engine. It's superb!

No complaints! Ty!

About the mirror caps-wheels matching color... What do you sincerely think?
I am getting used to them (I now like´em), but at first, I tought It was too "audiesque" wich I definitely don´t intend to.

Regards!

Vervain · 10-27-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Medina

Thanks!

Thanks!

No complaints! Ty!

About the mirror caps-wheels matching color... What do you sincerely think?
I am getting used to them (I now like´em), but at first, I tought It was too "audiesque" wich I definitely don´t intend to.

Regards!

Personally, I really like what you did with the mirror-caps! It differentiates your car and also matches with the whole grey/silver theme.

1ChrisRuck · 11-15-2014, 02:53 AM

Congratulations, looks nice!

shazzy04 · 11-15-2014, 01:58 PM

Congrats ! Mineral Gray here too

mike@x-ph.com · 11-16-2014, 02:05 PM

Congrats!

JustChris · 11-16-2014, 04:05 PM

Sweet ride, thanks for pic

JP Medina · 11-17-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ChrisRuck

Congratulations, looks nice!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by shazzy04

Congrats ! Mineral Gray here too

Obviously IMHO the best color!

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats!

TKS!

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Originally Posted by ChesterM2

Sweet ride, thanks for pic

Sorry for the por quality... tks!

10-17-2014, 01:41 PM	#1
JP Medina Private First Class 44 Rep 119 Posts Drives: M235 Auto AW/Red H/K Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Merida Mexico iTrader: (0)	220iA Mineral Grey (Just recieved) Hello everyone, I just recieved my 2015 220iA, yes a 2.0T (184hp), that is because I am a member from Mexico, and fortunately we have that option (wich I can afford). I am writing in order to hearing your very valuable opinions about this base model I hapily bought. For most of you, specially the ones in the US, this might be an underpowered engine, but for me is just right. The Price was around US $32,500 (taxes included), and I ordered in Mineral Grey (and matching mirror caps-wheels) with sensatec black interior and the 8 speed auto. The standard equipment is very similar if not the same as the us 228 (bi-xenon, bluetooth, 17" runflats, start/stop, reverse sensors, light/rain sensors, and so on. Hope to learn a lot from all of you. Regards Attached Images
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Uptempo80 Lieutenant 59 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2016 228iC -picked up 8-13-16! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL iTrader: (0)	Nice Car. Nice options. I purchased a 13' 320i in july 13'. I optioned out my car in a very similar way in comparison to yours. I don't find the car to be much slower than my 3.0L 6 cyl 128i convertible. (BMW claims 6.7 128i 0-60 & 6.9 320i 0-60) I think 6.9 was the best time reported for the 320i...but that's not bad at all...It rides & handles like a BMW not a Nissan altima or something. No regrets on going for a 320i over a 328i. Great daily driver car that always gets the job done and looks slick in Sapphire Black. P.s. My next car will be a 228i xdrive Sparkling Brown convertible though. Hence why I mainly post in the 2 series forum __________________ Jimmy 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather) 2013 320i sedan (Sapphire Black Metallic, Black/Black) 2016 228i convertible (Mineral White, Oyster Leather, Luxury Line)
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