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In 2+ years of my 2015 M235i ownership there has been zero problems, removed the active sound because it made the dash sound like there was a rattle. Car is better without the phony sound effects. The only issue for me is tire wear but it's my own fault, this car is too much fun to drive on the highways or track!
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Great looking car, my sister just picked one up, same color.👍 |
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Yeah black would have been my second choice since that's the only color where the front splitter looks good without paint matching.
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04-06-2017, 02:32 PM | #159 |
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I have had my M235ix for a little over a year and with around 14k miles, I haven't had one problem with her at all. Love this car btw
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As others have said, if you go 228i (n20/n26) stick with models made after January 2015. BMW revised the timing chain parts after that time. What happens is a chain guide piece breaks off, that then falls into the the chain that drives the oil pump. So the oil pump chain breaks and you have no oil flow, In a matter of seconds your engine is toast. BTW other brands have had timing chain problems in recent years also. |
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04-11-2017, 02:27 AM | #164 | |
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And also because bmw reduces it's maintenance intervals on basic maintenance. Things such as oil changes every 15k miles. I can't imagine going 15k miles on a brand new engine and not changing the oil during it's break in period. Last edited by 3rdcoast228i; 04-11-2017 at 02:37 AM.. |
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04-11-2017, 04:52 AM | #165 |
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Just over 1 1/2 years of ownership from new - 2015 M235i. Awesome car and so much fun. For all the issues my car has had, i forgive it when I jump in and have fun. Issues (so far) include:
Harmonic Balancer failed (early pickup, which saved the engine) Alternator failed Exhaust flap rattled - exhaust replaced Rough idle on cold start - fixed apparently through programming but just started again and will have to go back - i suspect it's not the programming! All under warranty and fixed, BMW Australia looked after me with loan cars etc and fairly quick turnaround times. Doesn't bother me as they are wearing the costs and i have wheels to get around. These issues can happen with any brand new car - i just got lucky and purchased the one with issues. As said, all forgiven when i jump in and drive hard. Just buy one with some warranty left and get a final end of warranty check report to pick up any issues for BMW to fix before it's handed over to you to cover costs. I have done this with all previous cars and it is amazing what gets picked up. |
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As for extended oil changes, in the OTR trucking world, they've been doing 15K + oil changes for years now.. I don't know how long, but I do know it's been over 10. Many don't even do it by miles, they go strictly by engine hours and/or oil analysis.
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I have a 2015 228i, just passed 2 years with the car and only have had one problem. One of the sensors for the adjustable suspension failed and needed to be replaced. That has been the only issue. I am happy with that, had a GTI before this car and that car had many issues....
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FYI, 4 cylinder (n20/n26) cars with a build date before Jan 2015 are known to have timing chain problems that totaly kill the engine. So you were smart to wait. |
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I'm at 53K miles on my April 2014 build 228i and is still going strong. Don't give in to the hype on the forums. It's just like the bearings on the E9x M3. Is there an issue, yes with a very small amount of engines compared to the amount produced. Stay diligent with your maintenance schedule and you should be as good as the car gods deem you worthy.
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This n20 timing chain is scary and the worst part is dealer has no recalls or tsbs...how on earth are you suppose to prevent it..
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No problem, the 228i/230i are great cars and I'm sure you will enjoy it. Find one built after Jan 15' (updated parts) and you will be fine.
BTW, bmw isn't the only one who had timing chain problems in recent years. What ever you buy it pays to do research. |
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I guess if I was in that situation I would just keep a warranty on it and forget about it. A warranty will cover other things as well, and the price to get the updated parts installed is probably more than the warranty. |
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I'm not saying that they didn't revise the design. I'm just saying that good preventative maintenance and normal driving will do wonders. If he should decide to find a car that is after the redesign then good on him.
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