Driving impressions of M235i vs '15 Golf R

Solarphil · 06-22-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by den525

we have to take the kerb weight of the car into consideration, as M235i is the lightest out of the bunch.
M235i 1470kg

Nothing wrong about just adding lightness

W/// · 06-22-2015, 01:12 PM

The Golf R was definitely an interesting package to me, because it's a hatchback. But I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and wait for an M2 (and pay more too).

P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

doublevanosrc · 06-22-2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

The Golf R was definitely an interesting package to me, because it's a hatchback. But I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and wait for an M2 (and pay more too).

P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

I'm with you man, hatches offer more practicality.

dmboone25 · 06-22-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

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P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

+1. Again.

3.0L · 06-22-2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

I'm so glad my kids are raised and on their own!

W/// · 06-22-2015, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

I'm so glad my kids are raised and on their own!

No kids here yet. Just a labrador and golden retriever that would love to join in the fun

scottomfg · 06-22-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

This.

moldcad · 06-28-2015, 09:35 AM

I read this entire thread many times, and must admit it's a very pleasant feeling to not have to choose between one of those 2 great little cars -as I'm lucky enough to have both! Just about this time last year - having been driving my F10 528xi for one and half years then, and never being able to settle down to its underpowered engine (considering the F10 size, weight and the fact it was an xDrive model) - I made a difficult decision that I now see as one of better ones in my life: to trade it in for the M235i, while also lease the Golf R (well - I kept saying the Golf was for my wife - but we both knew it has always been a cheap excuse as my darling wifey is not an enthusiast driver, and could happily continue her DD in the modest Suzuki Swift she had then). So even though she now uses the R on everyday basis (100% city), it's obvious both the R and the M235i are both mine - and I couldn't be happier

Also, the icing on the cake is that my wifey's Suzuki continues it duties as my daughter's first fully owned car - and I'm really happy my beloved girl gaining her experience as a driver in what probably is the most safety - features stuffed car in its segment...

3.0L · 06-28-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

No kids here yet. Just a labrador and golden retriever that would love to join in the fun

Let me put it another way. My car is easy to keep clean. Heh!

But seriously, we had a Lab once and she was the greatest companion. She very happily did 32k miles with us and our 2 kids, camping in our tent-trailer. Every time I brought out the trailer, she was in the back of our Explorer, staking out her spot while watching me hook things up. She knew fun was about to happen; swimming, retrieving, sniffing...

angelbones · 06-28-2015, 08:43 PM

Just to stir things up a bit, what do you think of the just released numbers for the Focus RS? 345hp and 6MT. I think Ford is taking no chances and want to be sure they beat ALL versions of the Golf.

abp689 · 06-28-2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

The Golf R was definitely an interesting package to me, because it's a hatchback. But I think I'm just going to bite the bullet and wait for an M2 (and pay more too).

P.S. I've said it a million times, but boy do I wish BMW would bring a 5 door M135i to the States. Better yet, 1M Hatchback

Would have purchased the m135 hatch and been done with it already. I bet we will see one stateside in the next couple of years (?).

W/// · 06-28-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by abp689

Would have purchased the m135 hatch and been done with it already. I bet we will see one stateside in the next couple of years (?).

Yep, same here. Make mine Valencia Orange with 6MT and I'd be super happy.

I don't see that car coming here though. Between that and BMW essentially refusing to sell Tourings here, we unfortunately miss out.

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moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I read this entire thread many times, and must admit it's a very pleasant feeling to not have to choose between one of those 2 great little cars -as I'm lucky enough to have both! Just about this time last year - having been driving my F10 528xi for one and half years then, and never being able to settle down to its underpowered engine (considering the F10 size, weight and the fact it was an xDrive model) - I made a difficult decision that I now see as one of better ones in my life: to trade it in for the M235i, while also lease the Golf R (well - I kept saying the Golf was for my wife - but we both knew it has always been a cheap excuse as my darling wifey is not an enthusiast driver, and could happily continue her DD in the modest Suzuki Swift she had then). So even though she now uses the R on everyday basis (100% city), it's obvious both the R and the M235i are both mine - and I couldn't be happier Also, the icing on the cake is that my wifey's Suzuki continues it duties as my daughter's first fully owned car - and I'm really happy my beloved girl gaining her experience as a driver in what probably is the most safety - features stuffed car in its segment... __________________ previous: 2003 E46 330i SMG just sold: 2013 F10 528i xDrive my AWD beater: 2015 Golf R mk7 DSG my RWD pirate & long-distance cruiser: 2015 M235i AT8, LSD
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angelbones Private First Class 43 Rep 193 Posts Drives: V.O. 228i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Just to stir things up a bit, what do you think of the just released numbers for the Focus RS? 345hp and 6MT. I think Ford is taking no chances and want to be sure they beat ALL versions of the Golf.
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