THE LARGEST BMW 2-SERIES FORUM ON THE PLANET
2Addicts
2Addicts
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
2Addicts | BMW 2-Series forum BMW 2 Series (F22) Forum BMW 2 Series Coupe and Cabriolet (F22/F23) General Forum Thinking about switching from S4 to M235i

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-01-2014, 05:23 PM   #1
adamkb26
Private
United_States
171
Rep
81
Posts

Drives: 2017 Audi TTS & 2010 E92 M3
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indianapolis, IN

iTrader: (2)

Thinking about switching from S4 to M235i

BIMMERPOST
     Featured on BIMMERPOST.com
Hey guys,

I've owned BMWs most of my life but switched from my 07 E92 335i to my current 13' S4 as I did not like the new 3 series very much. I just drove a 435i M Sport and was not overly impressed. So I'm wondering is the M235i really as great as the reviews say? I've read that it's almost as fun as the E46 M3 (which I owned) and the E92 M3. My Father owns a 10' M3 so I've had lots of time behind the wheel. My current car has plenty of mods so it's far beyond a stock S4.

Haven't had a chance to drive the M235i yet as my dealer in Indianapolis sells them before they come in. Anyone have much experience comparing it to the 435i or 335i? It will have to impress me a lot more than those two. If I make the switch there's no doubt I would be ordering a lot of the M Performance accessories with the car to be port installed. But is there a discount for that or do you get both the M Performance part, and the stock part?

Thanks!
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2014, 05:36 PM   #2
TAY TAY
Second Lieutenant
TAY TAY's Avatar
36
Rep
219
Posts

Drives: 2013 Audi S4
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Palm Beach, Florida

iTrader: (1)

I have an 13 S4 also and have a 235 on order. I loved the way the car drove. My s4 felt like a pig after the test drive. I also considered the 435 m sport, while its a nice car it didn't drive as well as the 235, mostly due to the 6spd not feeling that great in the 4.
__________________
2013 M3 Coupe Lemans Blue / 2014 X5 X-Line BSP/Terra / 2014 Ducati Monster 1200S
Appreciate 0
      04-01-2014, 11:18 PM   #3
CONTROL ONE
Second Lieutenant
CONTROL ONE's Avatar
69
Rep
210
Posts

Drives: 2014 BMW M235i
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Toronto, Canada

iTrader: (0)

I have a B5 S4 and soon to be M235i. Both manual.

Thankfully I convinced the s/o to drive the S4 so I'll get to keep both.
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2014, 12:17 AM   #4
onatuesday
Captain
157
Rep
965
Posts

Drives: Hyundai
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: TX

iTrader: (0)

I have a '12 S4, formerly drove an e92 M3 and an e46 M3. Driven the f30 335i and the 435i. The m235i is far better than the new 335i and the 435i. Is it better than e92 M3, e46 M3, or S4? No. You would think after being on this forum that the m235i is the best car BMW has ever made. It is not. It is good but don't go in expecting a M car and that special feeling you get from driving or even looking at a M car.

To be honest, at first I hated my s4. It felt really detached and soul-less. But the harder you drive it, the more it will grow on you and impress you. Two simple mods that really made a huge difference was getting lightweight wheels and putting on Michelin Pilot Super Sports (same tires that are standard on the m235i). IMO The m235i is a downgrade in class, practicality, and interior quality while not being an upgrade in performance. I'd save your money for a M4 or the new S4 when it comes out in a year or two. Of course ppl in this forum will disagree so best to just drive the m235i for yourself and see
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2014, 10:30 PM   #5
adamkb26
Private
United_States
171
Rep
81
Posts

Drives: 2017 Audi TTS & 2010 E92 M3
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indianapolis, IN

iTrader: (2)

I already realize the M235i is a downgrade in terms of interior and luxury, as I already view the 435i as a downgrade in those aspects. I'm mostly interested in just how much fun it is to drive. Maybe I'm expecting too much and will be disappointed in how it compares to my S4 with sways, end links, and springs.

Seems like many say it drives amazingly well and a few were let down. Maybe expected too much going into the test drive?
Appreciate 0
      04-02-2014, 11:26 PM   #6
DanG
Major General
DanG's Avatar
United_States
10336
Rep
6,861
Posts

Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2018 BMW M2  [8.14]
Quote:
Originally Posted by trinim3 View Post
I have a '12 S4, formerly drove an e92 M3 and an e46 M3. Driven the f30 335i and the 435i. The m235i is far better than the new 335i and the 435i. Is it better than e92 M3, e46 M3, or S4? No. You would think after being on this forum that the m235i is the best car BMW has ever made. It is not. It is good but don't go in expecting a M car and that special feeling you get from driving or even looking at a M car.

To be honest, at first I hated my s4. It felt really detached and soul-less. But the harder you drive it, the more it will grow on you and impress you. Two simple mods that really made a huge difference was getting lightweight wheels and putting on Michelin Pilot Super Sports (same tires that are standard on the m235i). IMO The m235i is a downgrade in class, practicality, and interior quality while not being an upgrade in performance. I'd save your money for a M4 or the new S4 when it comes out in a year or two. Of course ppl in this forum will disagree so best to just drive the m235i for yourself and see
I owned an E46 M3 for over ten years. The M235i is a much better handling car and the interior is equal or better. Equal power and much better mileage. What can I say, I'll take my current M235i over my old M3 any day.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:16 PM.




2addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST