[Yuhsuan]

Hi BMW 2 Series lovers,

I would like to introduce my new vehicle arrived on the day after Christmas.

Initially I was considering to get a hatchback because smaller size would be more convenient to drive through heavy traffic in crowded cities. Mercedes A-Class was my first choice, but I was still considering to get a BMW just because 4 Series Coupe looks so fantastic. Once I saw the photo comparison between M4 and the new C63 coupe, my heart was biased to Mercedes again. However, after I saw a 220i Sport Coupe in the parking lot of the building where I work, I felt 2 Series Coupe looks much better in person with optimized portion and dimensions.

I went to a dealer and asked for 2 Series Coupe, they told me they only have one Black Sapphire 220i in stock. And I have to make appointment one week earlier to arrange test drive because they only have one test drive car in whole Taipei City shared by several dealers. When I got the opportunity to take a ride, I realized this is the car I want. The seat is close to ground and so supportive, chassis and suspension are solid but still comfortable. How easy it was to corner at a relative high speed made me so impressive about the control with RWD.

Although BMW Taiwan distributor have already selected M Sport package as standard option for first batch of MY16 220i with discounted price, I still like to have Estoril Blue as exterior color so much. I was leaning to take a custom order with several options including Coral Red interior, HK speaker, PDC, rear view camera, and M Sport brake.

Extra price to pay and 3 months to wait pull me back to reality after one week consideration. I don't think those good looking and fancy equipments worth that much. Unfortunately, the leftover Black Sapphire was ordered one day before I made up my mind. The salesman have to look for available color options from other dealers if I don't want to wait. This is all about destiny, there is a Estoril Blue just arrived the harbor and was not sold yet. I am so lucky to get the color I want.

Cars are expensive because of heavy import tax in Taiwan. We also have limited engine options (M235i/220i/220d) because coupes are not very popular. But after all, I still enjoy the driving experience with my 220i M Sport Coupe.

V-Kool 35% tint and Garmin GDR 45D driving recorder are the only modifications so far. I might have stainless steel pedal and black kidney grilles installed. M performance front splitter looks aggressive but driving underground to the parking lot will get it scratched. I am also looking for 19" wheels and upgraded brakes. VMR V710, HRE FF15 and S104 are current wheel options. I really like the look of HRE S204, but 20" up is not compatible with F22.

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[irondog168]

Welcome to the forum, I'm from Taiwan Taipei too!! I got the M235i convertible in Los Angeles but no one would look at it because everyone here in beverly hills drive M3 or M4, farrari or lambo. in your case, that's a sexy car in Taiwan. enjoy the car !!

[BMW335iOn18s]

Wow, beautiful car, congratulations and enjoy!

[VMRWheels]

Great looking car! I'll shoot you a PM!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!

[vladberca]

Great choice! Congrats for purchasing the EB colour!