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      02-28-2014, 11:31 AM   #1
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Just drove a 228

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I'll add more when no get home.
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      02-28-2014, 11:45 AM   #2
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      02-28-2014, 11:46 AM   #3
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Typical internet, mixed opinions on just about any subject.

I just finished reading where they said the 228i sounded better than other n20's, and the steering was fine. Its not a race car, but a fun daily driver.

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      02-28-2014, 12:31 PM   #6
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that's kinda of a funny review.....not sure any more information will change my mind..but thank you for posting..
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      02-28-2014, 12:35 PM   #7
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Damn you people are harsh. I just hate typing on a iphone.
I'm really struggling on making this purchase. Loved the looks of the car but the steering at least in comfort mode is way too numb, a little better in sport mode but does not provide feedback like my 128.
The engine, well just seem a bit soul less. And it has that DFI clatter. So I'm struggling, how bad do I want a manual transmission.
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I too am undecided on what to get...maybe another test drive is in order for me.
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I just drove a 228i base model and the M235i. I thought the 228 engine and tranny were awesome, the 235 more awesome. I was originally sure about getting manual tranny, but this ZF 8sp is a great tranny and I may just get it. The 228 suspension/handling was poor, about Camry level. Steering too soft and suspension wallowing all over the place. M235 suspension and steering were way better, much more like my 99M3. I'll be doing a 228 with the MSport package for sure. Also drove a manual tranny 335X drive with sport package--nice but still favoring the automatic.
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I just drove a 228i base model and the M235i. I thought the 228 engine and tranny were awesome, the 235 more awesome. I was originally sure about getting manual tranny, but this ZF 8sp is a great tranny and I may just get it. The 228 suspension/handling was poor, about Camry level. Steering too soft and suspension wallowing all over the place. M235 suspension and steering were way better, much more like my 99M3. I'll be doing a 228 with the MSport package for sure. Also drove a manual tranny 335X drive with sport package--nice but still favoring the automatic.
yep, I had the same thoughts about the trannies... would not skip the zf8...
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Any dealers doing any discounts on 2 series or is it full retail for everyone ?
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check the pricing thread--dealer just offered me $2100 off MSRP for a lightly optioned 228MSport
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I'm about $1900 under MSRP for my lightly optioned 228i M Sport
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I just drove a 228i base model and the M235i. I thought the 228 engine and tranny were awesome, the 235 more awesome. I was originally sure about getting manual tranny, but this ZF 8sp is a great tranny and I may just get it. The 228 suspension/handling was poor, about Camry level. Steering too soft and suspension wallowing all over the place. M235 suspension and steering were way better, much more like my 99M3. I'll be doing a 228 with the MSport package for sure. Also drove a manual tranny 335X drive with sport package--nice but still favoring the automatic.
Wait, what?

"The 228 suspension was poor, about Camry level. Steering too soft and suspension wallowing all over the place".

Ill be doing a 228 with Msport package for sure
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Wait, what?

"The 228 suspension was poor, about Camry level. Steering too soft and suspension wallowing all over the place".

Ill be doing a 228 with Msport package for sure
Wait I thought the Sport Line and M Sport trims had the same suspension? Why would you jump from the base model to M Sport based on the suspension alone?


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I believe that the sport line and M Sport have the same suspension and tires but not the MSport body modifications etc. The car I drove was not sport line, so sport line should be OK.
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I believe that the sport line and M Sport have the same suspension and tires but not the MSport body modifications etc. The car I drove was not sport line, so sport line should be OK.
That's an assumption I'd be unwilling to risk - at least get opinions from a few folks who have experience driving these variants.
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I just got to test drive a 228i and while the base level suspension isn't the best, it performed far better than I expected it to. I didn't push it too hard on salty roads and a brand new engine, but I did give my CA bit of a workout holding the grab handle. It was certainly wallowy on big direction changes, but felt pretty well controlled and comfortable. I had to wrench it pretty dramatically to really get it out of shape. If I hadn't ordered an M-Sport, I might be disappointed with the suspension, but only just. I'm confident that a little lower and stiffer sprung and damped will satisfy what I want from this car.
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I'm wondering whether the 228 base model I drove had underinflated tires.
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I did my test drive of a base 228 yesterday with Step-auto, and first one to drive it. Agreed the suspension is very soft and I also thought tire under inflation. But I was really concerned with a test drive move that I do which is basically a linear throttle application during a turn onto an on-ramp; simulates an apex-to-exit under mid-to-full throttle. This car got very squirrelly and modulated the rear brakes/DSC to cause a side to side motion, requiring throttle modulation. Even without an LSD this should not happen. Was easy to reproduce then I thought maybe it's a "early programming" issue with the auto, DSC, or just the narrow 205 tires.
I hope the M-sport version I'm considering is more planted.
Compared to driving the M235, in the same test, it was very smooth and controlled. But even with other more stock BMWs this was never an issue. Just FYI.
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Can traction and stability control both be turned full off in the 6MT 228i?
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