What do you say for this 2-series?

moldcad · 08-31-2014, 04:23 PM

I'm having tough time deciding between the obvious choice for most of us - the M235i vs. something only available here in EU: the 225d. With 2 turbos and Racechip, 281 hp/581 Nm. In Poland (thanks to it being just 2 liters), 20% cheaper than equally loaded M235i... Only 4.7 liters per 100 km, and the wheels are so much nicer

Will I still miss the smoothness and sound of the gas I6 if I go for that one?

captpn · 08-31-2014, 04:33 PM

With the lower sticker price and the fuel savings, buy some Focals ISC100's and crank up the tunes. That's a bunch of torque!

moldcad · 08-31-2014, 04:38 PM

Very good idea indeed!

pikcachu · 08-31-2014, 04:46 PM

Only issue is probably warranty

InControl · 08-31-2014, 06:52 PM

If I moved back to Europe I'd get the 2.0 turbo or diesel, what's the incentive for the 6cyl? Gas way too expensive.

3.0L · 08-31-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by moldcad

Will I still miss the smoothness and sound of the gas I6 if I go for that one?

Have you driven an M235i?

mike@tpc · 08-31-2014, 08:04 PM

I've got a Porsche Cayenne Diesel and love it. I would go for the diesel.

Bohemoth · 09-01-2014, 06:43 AM

After just picking up my M235i I have to say the straight 6 is worth every penny!

08-31-2014, 04:23 PM	#1
moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	What do you say for this 2-series? I'm having tough time deciding between the obvious choice for most of us - the M235i vs. something only available here in EU: the 225d. With 2 turbos and Racechip, 281 hp/581 Nm. In Poland (thanks to it being just 2 liters), 20% cheaper than equally loaded M235i... Only 4.7 liters per 100 km, and the wheels are so much nicer Will I still miss the smoothness and sound of the gas I6 if I go for that one? __________________ 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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08-31-2014, 04:33 PM	#2
captpn Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SE iTrader: (0)	With the lower sticker price and the fuel savings, buy some Focals ISC100's and crank up the tunes. That's a bunch of torque!
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08-31-2014, 04:38 PM	#3
moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Very good idea indeed! __________________ 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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08-31-2014, 04:46 PM	#4
pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	Only issue is probably warranty
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08-31-2014, 06:52 PM	#5
InControl Lieutenant 59 Rep 552 Posts Drives: '13 328i coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	If I moved back to Europe I'd get the 2.0 turbo or diesel, what's the incentive for the 6cyl? Gas way too expensive.
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08-31-2014, 08:04 PM	#7
mike@tpc Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 269 Posts Drives: white M235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I've got a Porsche Cayenne Diesel and love it. I would go for the diesel.
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09-01-2014, 06:43 AM	#8
Bohemoth Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	After just picking up my M235i I have to say the straight 6 is worth every penny!
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