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The tires? Just replace the RFTs, whenever. The non-THP wheels are far better looking anyway. The adaptive suspension? Debatable, but the system isn't easily replaceable in any capacity (though it's programmable via Dinan; I'll give it that). The variable-ratio steering? Few feel it's an improvement, and some say it worsens what is the 2-series' biggest weakness: steering feel. Is the THP a bargain with M Sport? Definitely. Is it a must-have? For someone on a budget (both the OP and I are), other things can and should be prioritized, depending on the car's end use and modification plans. (Do I regret not ordering THP? Some, sure. But not much.)
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11-16-2015, 01:45 PM | #24 | |
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When I custom ordered my 228, the BMW salesman warned me that THP adversely affected the steering and that the Premium Package added a lot of weight. I don't intend to track the car so I passed on THP. I've never had power seats (except in rental cars) so I passed on that too. I wanted a small nimble sporty DD car, not a luxury or track car. The 228's steering is not as good as on the E46. (Drive-by-wire has cost and efficiency advantages over hydraulic, so it's becoming pervasive, but it provides no real feedback. Instead, software tries to simulate steering feedback.) Still, the steering on the 228 M Sport is quite good IMO. I've driven many many rental cars (having logged nearly 5 million real frequent flyer miles) and I'd say that the 228 steering is well above average. |
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11-16-2015, 01:56 PM | #25 | |
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All I added to my M sport was Lighting, Cold Weather, and Tech -- none of which adds much weight. Non-RFTs will go on once the stock tires are worn (already at 7/32 tread at 5,350 miles, hehe), and I'm still on the fence regarding a spring upgrade -- a reason why I didn't want the active suspension. I do miss creature comforts such as keyless entry that came with the 2015 Premium Package -- but, as it turns out, not having it saved me a $200 pair of Ray-Bans recently (someone went through my building's parking garage with a transponder; almost every car with KE was broken into. Designer sunglasses were the primary target.) Anyway ... to each their own. I just don't feel that THP is a must-have, 'cause it wasn't for me!
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The 228i has a pretty slow and terrible throttle response for downshift rev matching for manual transmission.
I had my 228i for 8 month and have recently changed to m235i. The 228i will not be missed one bit. M235i is a lot faster to rev up. It's engine starts and idles without any vibration. And the power delivery is silk smooth. The n20 engine is disappointing. I will not buy a 228i. I think the VW makes better 2 liter engine. |
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11-23-2015, 11:09 AM | #29 | |
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For a blown four, the 228i's power delivery is quite smooth. I've only driven the VW/Audi 2.0 in short bursts (2015 GTi, Audi TT, Audi A3), so I can't compare with tremendous authority, but from what I remember it does rev more readily but can be peaky -- and FWD exacerbates that. Comparing either to the N55 six just isn't fair in that regard. Not going to argue with you regarding the sound, but that's largely subjective anyway (and correctable, to an extent). As I said before; to each their own. I'm personally not really six-cylinder 'guy' ; I've only owned three (Jeep Wrangler, 370z, '76 280z -- my first car). I find the N20 to 'behave' like a six the best out of any four I've ever driven -- including the bigger-bore boxer in the WRX (which I've also owned).
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