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      05-21-2014, 06:18 AM   #1
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M235i: Ricer or Luxury Coupe?

Hey guys. With most of this forum devoted to "mods" I'm starting to think our beloved M235i may have an identity crisis looming. Is it a ricer or luxury coupe that is fun to drive and take to the track every now and then? Your thoughts?
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      05-21-2014, 06:26 AM   #2
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How about neither?

To me, the M235i is a sports car, pure and simple. Sure, it may not have the sleek shape of a Cayman or Evora, but if you look at the numbers, they're pretty comparable--and usually in the M235i's favor.
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      05-21-2014, 06:31 AM   #3
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How about neither?

To me, the M235i is a sports car, pure and simple. Sure, it may not have the sleek shape of a Cayman or Evora, but if you look at the numbers, they're pretty comparable--and usually in the M235i's favor.
That is fair. Actually that's what I meant when I typed luxury coupe.
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That is fair. Actually that's what I meant when I typed luxury coupe.
Okay, cool.

Maybe it's just me, but when I see "luxury coupe", I think of something like an Audi A5 which I think is a pretty different type of car than the M235i.
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I don't really think of luxury in a BMW until you reach the 5 or 7 series. BMW in my thinking is more sports than luxury. Conversely MB and Audi to me is more luxury than sports. But that's just my opinion. Now back to your question the M235i is a sports coupe that pretty much beats everything in it's class. Ricey is more Honda civic, Acura etc. not saying it's a bad thing as it's all about taste but the M235i even with slight mods is not Ricey.
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It falls short on luxury compared to other cars in the BMW lineup, but you could make it more luxurious depending on the options you pick (I suppose).

Maybe the best definition is "premium sports coupe."
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It falls short on luxury compared to other cars in the BMW lineup, but you could make it more luxurious depending on the options you pick (I suppose).

Maybe the best definition is "premium sports coupe."


What he said
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hmm more like a rice cooker...
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hmm more like a rice cooker...


When I take delivery of mine at the end of June I would like to think it will eat them for breakfast!
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Its a german ricer

I dont want to pay $67000 big ones for a M4 but also dont want to look like a high school kid with a brz or sti (no offense, they're great cars). The m235 is a reasonable priced fun car
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The m235 is a reasonable priced fun car
Well said.

I have no plans of any performance mods on the car. The car is awesome for what it is. To me, it is a smooth daily driver that is comfortable, full of lots of the latest tech (got mine fully loaded) and is fairly refined/luxurious. It also has a nice amount of power behind it for spirited driving.
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I've seen ricey M3s and that is a pricey car. You want to stay out of rice potential, buy a Buick.
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I've seen ricey M3s and that is a pricey car. You want to stay out of rice potential, buy a Buick.
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Ok if you want to stay out of rice potential, take the metro.
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You can rice it up. Some guy did a black vinyl wrap of his mirrors and roof.

But to me it is a sports coupe.
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Its a german ricer

I dont want to pay $67000 big ones for a M4 but also dont want to look like a high school kid with a brz or sti (no offense, they're great cars). The m235 is a reasonable priced fun car
BMW M3 also is a school kid's car, only difference is, that kid had a silver spoon.
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BMW M3 also is a school kid's car, only difference is, that kid had a silver spoon.
Maybe in Abu Dhabi. I'm not sure BMW is targeting school kids with silver spoons for their M3. I don't think I know of any manufacturers that target that market.
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Stock the car isn't rice but can easily get there with certain mods.
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BMW M3 also is a school kid's car, only difference is, that kid had a silver spoon.
Maybe in Abu Dhabi. I'm not sure BMW is targeting school kids with silver spoons for their M3. I don't think I know of any manufacturers that target that market.
Maserati !!
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Maserati !!
Never thought of that, but sounds legit.
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Hey guys. With most of this forum devoted to "mods" I'm starting to think our beloved M235i may have an identity crisis looming. Is it a ricer or luxury coupe that is fun to drive and take to the track every now and then? Your thoughts?
Can't it be both?
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