[underpar]

Just joined the club last week. Took over Dr. Explosion's wonderful 2016 M235i. Greg, thanks for ordering such a well spec'd car, taking such great care of it, and being a pleasure to deal with during the BMW Lease Transfer process. Just getting acquainted with the car, but it seems like a winner.

Here's some quick specs and photos (courtesy of previous owner):

Options
2016 M235i
8AT
Estoril Blue II
Black Dakota Leather
Drivers assistance pkg
Technology pkg
Harmon Kardon premium sound
Moonroof delete
436m wheels in ferric gray with Michelin pilot super sport tires

M-Performance accessories
Limited slip differential
M performance exhaust with rear diffuser
Black kidney grilles
Carbon fiber mirror caps
Carbon fiber rear spoiler
Carbon fiber and alcantara trim
Carbon fiber selector lever
Stainless steel pedals
Black front splitter

Like I said, I'm still getting acquainted, I've only put 250 miles on her. I want to learn how the LSD will enhance the driving experience during spirited hill country jaunts, not necessarily on the track.

Coming from mostly AMG Mercedes, Audi S, Jag R and most recently an amazing Maserati Ghibli SQ4, this M235i seems like it will be a lot of fun, quick and nimble, tight in the twisties, if not the fastest car. I don't really have enough experience with the car to make any lasting judgments yet. But I love the front seats, steering wheel and driving position. Coming from the other cars to this is like moving from iPhone to Android, the technology and ecosystems and characteristics are so unique and different, I think it will take a while to learn and really enjoy the capabilities of the car.

Some things that I am clearly missing or just don't understand yet are:
1. how to enjoy the car with the mechanical limited slip diff option
2. difference between all the different driving modes (ie, sport and sport+ with gear shift in normal mode, vs. normal drive mode with gear shift in left sport/manual mode....is it all doing the same thing or are there differences?)
3. I miss having a digital speed read-out on the instrument panel as well as speed limits posted on the nav screen
4. so many options on the infotainment screen, including the split view, it's just overwhelming to find and tweak options and understand everything that can be adjusted from there
5. comfort access where the wheel position raises when you turn car off and lowers into place when you turn the car on

Again, I'm thankful Greg ordered such a well equipped version of this car. I haven't seen any others with available at dealers, for resale or for lease swap with all these M Performance options. Very excited to experience and learn more about the car. I'm getting tint and hard-wired Escort ix on Friday.

[underpar]

Apologies, Dr. Explosion = Dr. Explode

[dukeapenguin]

Go corner, when you go out full gas, with lsd in, you wont feel the power is cut to make car go straight.

[keylime503]

Random question, but are those wheels the darker or lighter color option?

[semclane]

Best way to enjoy the LSD without attracting undue attention is auto crossing and/or track days. Drifting is also an option but I have a thing about turning tires into smoke - fun to watch other people do it though.