BMW M235i reviews

thomps · 01-19-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bradleyland

Almost every review I've read so far has some remark about a lack of steering feedback.

I get the sense that reviewers want to be positive about this car. I don't mean they're being intentionally untruthful, but that they're suffering from some cognitive bias.

The 1M was received positively. The M135i followed up with even more positive reviews, largely (IMO) because of it's obtainability, and now the M235i is getting a lot of the same treatment.

...

Anyway, it's hard not to root for this car.

This best describes the impression I got from the initial Bimmerpost review, so I'm definitely watching for that in other reviews. Ultimately I'll have to drive it myself, but the waiting game is hard.

MegaMatt3 · 01-20-2014, 08:49 AM

One of my favorite quotes from the carmagazine review: "The possibility of an even better M2 version is mind-blowing, but this car may be the sweet spot as a daily-driver."

kaputt · 01-20-2014, 08:57 AM

Really hoping someone does a review of the 228i M Sport

pocoyo_3 · 01-20-2014, 09:39 AM

I agree. I think the 228i may be the sweet spot in the range, but I am really looking forward to reading a review once someone has driven one.

dmboone25 · 01-20-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thomps

This best describes the impression I got from the initial Bimmerpost review, so I'm definitely watching for that in other reviews. Ultimately I'll have to drive it myself, but the waiting game is hard.

+1 especially when one is on the way with your name on it.

luvthestck · 01-20-2014, 10:03 AM

So far i see that the new steering is still the one to worry about. I heard that the brakes are smaller too. Is that true?
I will have to drive it before i make up my mind.

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 03:19 PM

It's pretty much a straight-up rave.

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 03:48 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...5i-review.html

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 04:21 PM

Another very impressed reviewer.

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 04:24 PM

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Although not inexpensive once options are piled on, the BMW M235i is a home run for enthusiasts who relish their time behind the wheel.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-...#ixzz2qypR8K7V

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 04:30 PM

Evo gives it the full monty - 5 stars, calls it an "incredible performance bargain".

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 04:34 PM

Devon K · 01-20-2014, 04:36 PM

http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/b...4-review-41109

riccappa · 01-20-2014, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Devon K

http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/b...4-review-41109

ZERO Credibility! Is this guy serious? 80k price tag? Feels like it could go to 10k rpm's? 3 different transmissions, upgraded auto? What?!

unintelligible · 01-20-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by riccappa

ZERO Credibility! Is this guy serious? 80k price tag? Feels like it could go to 10k rpm's? 3 different transmissions, upgraded auto? What?!

Yes, it has an 80k price tag in Australia (AUD). The 10K comment was made in reference to the smoothness of the engine up to redline, and I'm guessing he's referring to all of the transmissions across 2 series lineup (manual, regular auto, sport auto).

But there has been some sloppiness in some of the reviews I've seen which sucks, what an opportunity to go flog these things on a track meanwhile I'd be able to do nothing more than drive it on city streets at legal speeds next to a chattering salesman asking "what'll it take to get you into this car today!?"

DrFranknFurter · 01-20-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by unintelligible

Yes, it has an 80k price tag in Australia (AUD). The 10K comment was made in reference to the smoothness of the engine up to redline, and I'm guessing he's referring to all of the transmissions across 2 series lineup (manual, regular auto, sport auto).

But there has been some sloppiness in some of the reviews I've seen which sucks, what an opportunity to go flog these things on a track meanwhile I'd be able to do nothing more than drive it on city streets at legal speeds next to a chattering salesman asking "what'll it take to get you into this car today!?"

Exactly!

templarklimek · 01-20-2014, 09:12 PM

Gents, I'm in a M6 and X6M right now but the X6M sits mostly as I enjoy the passion of driving as do ya'll. BTW, my 14' M6 is a manual tranny. I had and miss my MINI JCW 2-seater. I'm tempted with the M235 very much. Do you guys think the M235 will provide the Mini like tossability and go cart handling? Or, is the M235 going to feel/drive closer to the M6 and thus not provide enough of a difference to warrant having both?

Thanks for your thoughts!

bradleyland · 01-20-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Devon K

I'm amazed they let this guy leave with the car. At one point, he's speeding along while obviously holding the camera himself and attempting to narrate. Terrifying.

mankid247 · 01-20-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bradleyland

I'm amazed they let this guy leave with the car. At one point, he's speeding along while obviously holding the camera himself and attempting to narrate. Terrifying.

also notice his knowledge of the car, as in 11 min worth of video he manages to call it an M235, an M2, and a 235M.

Understanding that its just a mistake of speech I must say it still drives the correction thirsty enthusiast in me crazy.

Devon K · 01-21-2014, 09:42 AM

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...5i-first-drive

Devon K · 01-21-2014, 01:21 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/21/2...w-first-drive/

Seagull · 01-21-2014, 02:08 PM

All these different reviews and photos.... despite my negativity, on the poor diffusor, it is looking good or better than my earlier impressions.

01-20-2014, 08:49 AM	#24
MegaMatt3 Bimmer Candidate 92 Rep 308 Posts Drives: '16 M235i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Maryland, USA iTrader: (0)	One of my favorite quotes from the carmagazine review: "The possibility of an even better M2 version is mind-blowing, but this car may be the sweet spot as a daily-driver."
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01-20-2014, 08:57 AM	#25
kaputt Captain 685 Rep 648 Posts Drives: 128i 6MT - sold Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: TX -> CA iTrader: (1)	Really hoping someone does a review of the 228i M Sport
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01-20-2014, 09:39 AM	#26
pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I agree. I think the 228i may be the sweet spot in the range, but I am really looking forward to reading a review once someone has driven one.
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01-20-2014, 10:03 AM	#28
luvthestck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 18’ Q7,16'981 GTS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hall of Fame iTrader: (0)	So far i see that the new steering is still the one to worry about. I heard that the brakes are smaller too. Is that true? I will have to drive it before i make up my mind.
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01-20-2014, 03:19 PM	#29
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Jalopnik review It's pretty much a straight-up rave.
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01-20-2014, 03:48 PM	#30
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Telegraph review http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...5i-review.html
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01-20-2014, 04:21 PM	#31
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Autoweek review Another very impressed reviewer.
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01-20-2014, 04:30 PM	#33
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Evo review! Evo gives it the full monty - 5 stars, calls it an "incredible performance bargain".
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01-20-2014, 04:34 PM	#34
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Autospies video review
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01-20-2014, 04:36 PM	#35
Devon K Lieutenant 38 Rep 570 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Motoring.com review http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/b...4-review-41109
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01-20-2014, 09:12 PM	#39
templarklimek templarklimek 142 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 15' X6M, 12' R8 V10, Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Texas iTrader: (0)	Gents, I'm in a M6 and X6M right now but the X6M sits mostly as I enjoy the passion of driving as do ya'll. BTW, my 14' M6 is a manual tranny. I had and miss my MINI JCW 2-seater. I'm tempted with the M235 very much. Do you guys think the M235 will provide the Mini like tossability and go cart handling? Or, is the M235 going to feel/drive closer to the M6 and thus not provide enough of a difference to warrant having both? Thanks for your thoughts!
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01-21-2014, 09:42 AM	#42
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01-21-2014, 01:21 PM	#43
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01-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#44
Seagull Major 289 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: F87 M2, E84 X1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	All these different reviews and photos.... despite my negativity, on the poor diffusor, it is looking good or better than my earlier impressions. __________________ Current: F87 M2 MT MPE, E84 PP SP LP Previous: F30 - 335i AT, E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT
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