m235i: what you would change

proflex957 · 05-04-2015, 01:45 PM

Not much to complain about the m235i after my first two weeks in it. But some things I don't like.

1. Rear view mirror isn't wide enough. But looking over the right shoulder has good visibility. Make it bigger.
2. I'm still trying to adjust to the side view mirrors. View to me looks strange judging where car are.
3. Allow each iDrive screen to have 8 presets....not 8 total.
4. Allow removing of radio stations I don't listen to! And add a radio scan feature to add all scanned channels to re-populate the radio list when traveling.
5 I have no idea when I move the steering wheels scroll what channel names are to the station numbers.....add station numbers and get rid of station names or provide a setting!
5. BMW's drink oil at around 80K mi. In the oil level screen to tell us how much oil to add. What about adding back the oil dip stick???

shark715 · 05-04-2015, 02:13 PM

Offer the following as options:
the dark blue color that you can get on the 228 non M sport
blind spot detection
228 sport line wheels

3.0L · 05-04-2015, 02:19 PM

Move the inside door handles aft 8 or 10 inches. The handles are so far forward, there's little leverage.

Also, I'd like to see a little bit of a buldge in the center section of the hood.

bluemeanie · 05-04-2015, 02:23 PM

Carbon fiber roof option want.

hyperzulu · 05-04-2015, 02:37 PM

Sport steering without sport dampers.

And a slightly louder exhaust, stock. My 335is did it well. Miss that exhaust.

Icy J · 05-04-2015, 02:44 PM

A little more rear fender flare to allow for lower offset wheels.

Large iDrive screen as standard.

MrBallooKnot · 05-04-2015, 02:47 PM

Move audio controls back to the left side of the steering wheel. WTF decided to move them to the right side for US cars?

proflex957 · 05-04-2015, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemeanie

Carbon fiber roof option want.

+1

proflex957 · 05-04-2015, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBallooKnot

Move audio controls back to the left side of the steering wheel. WTF decided to move them to the right side for US cars?

+1

jstnstr · 05-04-2015, 02:59 PM

I mean...it would be nice if they could just lose 500lbs and give it 180 more hp.

Heraklitus · 05-04-2015, 03:07 PM

A mechanical LSD as a factory installed option.

Pinghacker · 05-04-2015, 03:38 PM

Cut the price $10k?

hyperzulu · 05-04-2015, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBallooKnot

Move audio controls back to the left side of the steering wheel. WTF decided to move them to the right side for US cars?

I was thinking about why this is a problem... manual transmission, right? I don't have this problem with an auto. Wonder if it was an oversight, cost cutting or what.

proflex957 · 05-04-2015, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinghacker

Cut the price $10k?

Sure, I would like to pay less. But I think the car is reasonably priced compared to the German competition. M3/M4 is $10K overpriced IMO. I don't think those cars are $25-30K better than m235.

OpenAir · 05-04-2015, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heraklitus

A mechanical LSD as a factory installed option.

+1

khaug · 05-04-2015, 04:37 PM

-Sun visors that can slide on their mounts to increase area covered.

-Oil and coolant temp displays.

-English owners manual which: (a) Includes lug bolt torque and crankcase capacity (b) Is written by someone who speaks north american english

-Karl

German1967 · 05-04-2015, 04:39 PM

Blind spot detection - just a split mirror will do as all European cars have it.

Weird door open lever - no leverage (already mentioned)

Free OTA navigation updates (will get as of MY 2016 I suppose as F23 has it)

Standard Xenon - Optional LED

Upgraded Premium sound system

Donut spare tire

Steven1077 · 05-04-2015, 05:05 PM

HUD would be nice and surround view

Lucky13 · 05-04-2015, 05:22 PM

19" wheel option from the factory.

s1uma1 · 05-04-2015, 05:39 PM

i may be the only one, but either raise the shifter up an inch or two or lower the armrest an inch or two (really only applies to manual transmissions)...

ORIGIN M. · 05-04-2015, 06:04 PM

The Name...

235iS

augerpro · 05-04-2015, 06:58 PM

Get rid of the absurd "2 pulls" to open the door.

Get rid of the absurd "2 pushes" to turn the car off.

Oil and coolant temps.

05-04-2015, 01:45 PM	#1
proflex957 Private 29 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 330ci ZHP, M235 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	m235i: what you would change Not much to complain about the m235i after my first two weeks in it. But some things I don't like. 1. Rear view mirror isn't wide enough. But looking over the right shoulder has good visibility. Make it bigger. 2. I'm still trying to adjust to the side view mirrors. View to me looks strange judging where car are. 3. Allow each iDrive screen to have 8 presets....not 8 total. 4. Allow removing of radio stations I don't listen to! And add a radio scan feature to add all scanned channels to re-populate the radio list when traveling. 5 I have no idea when I move the steering wheels scroll what channel names are to the station numbers.....add station numbers and get rid of station names or provide a setting! 5. BMW's drink oil at around 80K mi. In the oil level screen to tell us how much oil to add. What about adding back the oil dip stick???
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-04-2015, 02:13 PM	#2
shark715 Captain 166 Rep 860 Posts Drives: '11 X5 50i, '16 M235xi vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Offer the following as options: the dark blue color that you can get on the 228 non M sport blind spot detection 228 sport line wheels
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:19 PM	#3
3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Move the inside door handles aft 8 or 10 inches. The handles are so far forward, there's little leverage. Also, I'd like to see a little bit of a buldge in the center section of the hood. __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:23 PM	#4
bluemeanie Private 17 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 228i=awesome Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NoVa iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber roof option want.
	Appreciate 1 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:37 PM	#5
hyperzulu Colonel 701 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Sport steering without sport dampers. And a slightly louder exhaust, stock. My 335is did it well. Miss that exhaust. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:44 PM	#6
Icy J im a car 736 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 220i M Sport \| 520i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 220i [10.00]	A little more rear fender flare to allow for lower offset wheels. Large iDrive screen as standard. __________________ '14 220i M Sport \| AW/CR \| PUR Wheels RS07 19" \| KW V1 \| MTC Design F2X Kit [CF] \| Stage 1 ECU Tune \| Eventuri CF Intake \| Manhart Race Exhaust/Resonator Delete \| ER HFC Downpipe \| F8X LCA + TS \| M Style Grilles \| Gloss Black Roof \| Custom Steering Wheel \| Autotecknic Competition Shift Paddles [YMB] Instagram: @icyj95 \| FB
	Appreciate 1 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:47 PM	#7
MrBallooKnot Private 14 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Like I Stole It Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (0)	Move audio controls back to the left side of the steering wheel. WTF decided to move them to the right side for US cars?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 02:59 PM	#10
jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	I mean...it would be nice if they could just lose 500lbs and give it 180 more hp. __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 03:07 PM	#11
Heraklitus New Member 20 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	A mechanical LSD as a factory installed option.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 03:38 PM	#12
Pinghacker Private First Class 40 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Cut the price $10k?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 04:37 PM	#16
khaug Enlisted Member 6 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 340i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	M235i Wants -Sun visors that can slide on their mounts to increase area covered. -Oil and coolant temp displays. -English owners manual which: (a) Includes lug bolt torque and crankcase capacity (b) Is written by someone who speaks north american english -Karl
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 04:39 PM	#17
German1967 Captain 583 Rep 831 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi - 2022 992 C2S Cab Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Blind spot detection - just a split mirror will do as all European cars have it. Weird door open lever - no leverage (already mentioned) Free OTA navigation updates (will get as of MY 2016 I suppose as F23 has it) Standard Xenon - Optional LED Upgraded Premium sound system Donut spare tire __________________ Hoc Lapidem Non Vi Sed Saepe Cadendo!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 05:05 PM	#18
Steven1077 Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London England iTrader: (0)	HUD would be nice and surround view
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 05:22 PM	#19
Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	19" wheel option from the factory. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 05:39 PM	#20
s1uma1 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	i may be the only one, but either raise the shifter up an inch or two or lower the armrest an inch or two (really only applies to manual transmissions)...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-04-2015, 06:04 PM	#21
ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	The Name... 235iS
	Appreciate 2 Quote

05-04-2015, 06:58 PM	#22
augerpro Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M235i, Nissan 370Z Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Get rid of the absurd "2 pulls" to open the door. Get rid of the absurd "2 pushes" to turn the car off. Oil and coolant temps. __________________ Brandon
	Appreciate 0 Quote