[riimiX]

Now that the M2 is coming closer to production, does anyone know or have any speculation as to how long the M235i will be around / in production for ?

Not sure if BMW is just gonna switch to the 235i once the M2 is available and take away any extra "M" goodies

Test drove one today and already itching for my 428 lease to expire so I can jump into financing one... It was just... wow, amazing. I'd hate to miss out on ordering one. (M2 will be out of my price range unfortunately)

[crbalch]

Pretty sure production on the current body style runs until 2018. The new model name will be M240i from 2017 on however. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[MegaMatt3]

Yes, believe that's correct. Mid-cycle LCI will be for
2018, possibly 2019, and name changes for 2017.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by crbalch

Pretty sure production on the current body style runs until 2018. The new model name will be M240i from 2017 on however. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

ya looks like 228 goes 230 and m235 goes m240

[krhodes1]

Originally Posted by riimiX

Now that the M2 is coming closer to production, does anyone know or have any speculation as to how long the M235i will be around / in production for ?

Not sure if BMW is just gonna switch to the 235i once the M2 is available and take away any extra "M" goodies

Test drove one today and already itching for my 428 lease to expire so I can jump into financing one... It was just... wow, amazing. I'd hate to miss out on ordering one. (M2 will be out of my price range unfortunately)

Even if they drop the "M", I would think that just like the 228i all the performance goodies will still be available as options. You can make a 228i that is identical to an M235i, other than you can't get it with premium pkg and no sunroof. If I could have done that, I would have!

I can easily see them making the M Sport package and Track Handling Package optional once the M2 is out. And I could definitely see some people going for a "Luxury Line" 235i (likely 240i by then) without the sport seats and stiffer suspension.

[gaijin]

The only option I didn't see in the 228 when I ordered my M235i and still not showing for current model 228i is the Limited Slip Diff performance option.

[doccyber]

Any chance of LSD becoming standard on M240?

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by doccyber

Any chance of LSD becoming standard on M240?

What would be the point? Increase the price 3k for everyone even if some people don't want it ?

[MrBones93]

I actually think you will start seeing an expansion of the M-Performance line. We know the MX40i is coming and I wouldn't be surprised if we see an M340i/M440i in the near future.

[Lucky13]

Life cycle is usually 6 years for cars so there will be at least a 2019 2 series, the 3 series ran 6 years from 2006-2011. The last X3 ran 7 model years 2004-2010 and X5 was 7 years so it must be 6 for cars and 7 for SUV's.

[uberspeed]

Originally Posted by Lucky13

Life cycle is usually 6 years for cars so there will be at least a 2019 2 series, the 3 series ran 6 years from 2006-2011. The last X3 ran 7 model years 2004-2010 and X5 was 7 years so it must be 6 for cars and 7 for SUV's.

E90 was also into 2012, it overlapped with the new F30.
According to Wiki it was an eight year run: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(E90)

F22 got started way late in terms of production, November of 2013 and first model year is considered 2014.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_2_Series_(F22)