New m240i for a middle aged man looking for excitement

babaikram · 06-13-2018, 11:35 AM

New the to 2 series forum
I already have a well optioned 2017 G30 520d which the family likes so much and resisted my efforts to trade it in.

So looking for some excitement, I went for m240i after a test drive and got blown away by the performance. I bought a new one available at the dealer with some extra options:
Estoril blue
18' M double spoke style 719M alloy wheels in jet black
Cruise Control with brake function
Media Package
Park Distance Control front and rear
Seat Heating Front
Sport Automatic Transmission
Sun Protection Glass

On account of the options and despite the discount, the list price went above the dreaded £40000.00 value and therefore I am paying extra road tax on account of this. However I love the car and it has now awakened my interest in M Cars. It is so fast and so fun.

I am truly enjoying my midlife crisis

I have attached some pictures.

I have changed the grilled to the black performance type and carbon wrapped the wing mirrors and the rear spoiler. I black wrapped the grey fin on the lower front air intakes and the car is looking quite aggressive now

emtrey · 06-13-2018, 01:37 PM

very nice. That is as true upgrade in performance and "fun".. ENJOY...

Sportstick · 06-13-2018, 02:12 PM

Please advise of the upper end of “middle aged”. I’m trying to figure out if I’m just congratulating you or identifying with you!

Vitacura · 06-13-2018, 02:20 PM

That looks sharp, Congrats!

dradernh · 06-13-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by babaikram

I am truly enjoying my midlife crisis

Good for you!

Nice looking car, too, by the way.

emtrey · 06-13-2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Please advise of the upper end of “middle aged”. I’m trying to figure out if I’m just congratulating you or identifying with you!

I am way past it at 69 but translates to 18 in car years

dradernh · 06-13-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by emtrey

I am way past it at 69 but translates to 18 in car years

I agree - I discovered race cars at the age of 60 and instantly become 16 years old again!

emtrey · 06-13-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

I agree - I discovered race cars at the age of 60 and instantly become 16 years old again!

I stopped aging car wise at 18. Luckily my income increased more than 18 yr. old's were earning back then so I could live out my fantasies. If I were gone tomorrow I would never complain how lucky I have been to have enjoyed so many great cars.

I just washed the 235 and 911 cause I won't let car washes touch them.
A bit tired with the car cleaning and gym workout this morning. The energy of an 18 yr old did not quite come along with the car mentality.

3rdcoast228i · 06-13-2018, 03:30 PM

Congrats on the new ride! These certainly are exciting little cars.

dradernh · 06-13-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by emtrey

The energy of an 18 yr old did not quite come along with the car mentality.

That's the cruelest joke of all, isn't it - I blame my parents for not telling me!

1FUNCAR · 06-13-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Please advise of the upper end of "middle aged". I'm trying to figure out if I'm just congratulating you or identifying with you!

Me, too!

babaikram · 06-13-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FUNCAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Please advise of the upper end of "middle aged". I'm trying to figure out if I'm just congratulating you or identifying with you!

Me, too!

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Originally Posted by 1FUNCAR

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Please advise of the upper end of "middle aged". I'm trying to figure out if I'm just congratulating you or identifying with you!

Me, too!

Upper end is in the mind. I believe. Thanks for the beautiful comments

However conventionally middle age is 45 to 65 years at least in the UK.

I am just 45 meaning I have another 20 years of midlife crisis

Rayscott · 06-13-2018, 06:29 PM

I'm 74 and feel like a kid again in mine. It's only a number. Mine is Estoril too with black wheels. Great ride, have fun with it.

xantdieselx · 06-13-2018, 07:47 PM

Congrats!

aozer · 06-13-2018, 11:19 PM

nice car, EB is the best.

i turn 30 in 6 months and am having somewhat of a quarter life crisis but all the numbers in this thread are making me feel young again. thanks guys.

Sportstick · 06-14-2018, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by babaikram

Upper end is in the mind. I believe. Thanks for the beautiful comments

However conventionally middle age is 45 to 65 years at least in the UK.

I am just 45 meaning I have another 20 years of midlife crisis

Yikes! I have just one year left! Meanwhile, congratulations and enjoy!

morphomeman · 06-14-2018, 06:23 AM

You are past middle age when you no longer enjoy life. At that point you are old and you can sell the car. More likely, your children will simply take away the keys.
Until then, drive on!

amancuso · 06-19-2018, 06:53 PM

Very nice. Welcome and enjoy!

Denk · 06-19-2018, 07:34 PM

Man, I was still getting carded at 45, on good days but nonetheless...Nice M240i! Enjoy!

06-20-2018, 07:47 AM

Estoril blue is so friggen beautiful. Nice car!

USA-RET · 06-20-2018, 08:27 AM

Great looking car and nicely optioned. You'll have fun w/ it for sure. I added a Dinan Stage 1 tune to mine and it is noticeably faster than stock and actually drives better w/ the tune than without. Finding I cannot find opportunities to enjoy the cars full potential (without risking jail time

)

I likely could have bought the 230i and enjoyed that car just as much.

NISFAN · 06-20-2018, 11:46 AM

Very nice, and in the best colour too.

If you fancy doing any track days, get in touch. They are pretty awesome on track.

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babaikram M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS 512 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2015 Location: England iTrader: (0)	New m240i for a middle aged man looking for excitement New the to 2 series forum I already have a well optioned 2017 G30 520d which the family likes so much and resisted my efforts to trade it in. So looking for some excitement, I went for m240i after a test drive and got blown away by the performance. I bought a new one available at the dealer with some extra options: Estoril blue 18' M double spoke style 719M alloy wheels in jet black Cruise Control with brake function Media Package Park Distance Control front and rear Seat Heating Front Sport Automatic Transmission Sun Protection Glass On account of the options and despite the discount, the list price went above the dreaded £40000.00 value and therefore I am paying extra road tax on account of this. However I love the car and it has now awakened my interest in M Cars. It is so fast and so fun. I am truly enjoying my midlife crisis I have attached some pictures. I have changed the grilled to the black performance type and carbon wrapped the wing mirrors and the rear spoiler. I black wrapped the grey fin on the lower front air intakes and the car is looking quite aggressive now Attached Images Last edited by babaikram; 06-13-2018 at 11:43 AM..
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Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	I'm 74 and feel like a kid again in mine. It's only a number. Mine is Estoril too with black wheels. Great ride, have fun with it.
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aozer Lieutenant 995 Rep 598 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	nice car, EB is the best. i turn 30 in 6 months and am having somewhat of a quarter life crisis but all the numbers in this thread are making me feel young again. thanks guys.
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morphomeman Major 593 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	You are past middle age when you no longer enjoy life. At that point you are old and you can sell the car. More likely, your children will simply take away the keys. Until then, drive on!
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amancuso Lieutenant Colonel 724 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: 330it, 428ix, 430i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA iTrader: (1)	Very nice. Welcome and enjoy! __________________ 2016 428ix, r, 2018 430iC, 2018 330it
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USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	Great looking car and nicely optioned. You'll have fun w/ it for sure. I added a Dinan Stage 1 tune to mine and it is noticeably faster than stock and actually drives better w/ the tune than without. Finding I cannot find opportunities to enjoy the cars full potential (without risking jail time ) I likely could have bought the 230i and enjoyed that car just as much.
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Very nice, and in the best colour too. If you fancy doing any track days, get in touch. They are pretty awesome on track. Attached Images
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