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Motor Trend reviews the M235i
The reviewer loved it.
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03-07-2014, 09:26 AM | #2 |
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They laid down some great numbers. Goes to show that 0-60 was underrated from BMW, like most of their claims. I'm shocked how well it held it's own without the LSD.
The comments are blasting it a good amount. I couldn't be happier with mine.
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03-07-2014, 09:28 AM | #3 |
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Comments on car magazine websites are a notch above youtube comments. In other words, ignore.
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Poor write up. It was nearly all factual. Nothing about its real driving experience.
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03-07-2014, 09:56 AM | #5 |
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I'm happy to hear that the 0-60 times are actually pretty decent even without launch control being used.
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This is one advantage of the new model. Also, the throttle response seems better too but that is the only advantage I see after driving both. What the writer is saying is that the numbers are close...and how it gets those numbers is not that important. The excitement factor and sensory overload of the 1M is what makes it special even if eventually the newer digitally enhanced cars post better numbers. The whole character of the 1M was clearly defined as maybe not supercar fast, but exciting in real world situations. |
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03-07-2014, 10:35 AM | #9 |
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Yes, pretty superficial review for such a significant performance car. Of course the really useful reviews will be the comparison pieces - best driver's car/lightning lap etc.
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03-07-2014, 10:38 AM | #10 |
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The reviewer was so impressed by the orange paint on the 1M that he got the graphics department to turn the test car orange too. I like it! This car was meant to be orange.
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03-07-2014, 10:45 AM | #11 |
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Agree. BMW should have carried over Valencia orange from the M135i
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I'm excited about the upcoming M2. It should be significantly better than the 1M with the suspension and tire upgrades, and an available DCT. Exciting times are ahead. |
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03-07-2014, 01:06 PM | #14 |
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This will be different everyday depending on temp, alt and surface condition and temp.
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03-07-2014, 01:14 PM | #15 |
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Me too. And I'm happy it's not coming for another 2 years. That way I can enjoy the 235 and have one year to evaluate the M2 before deciding whether or not to get one. BMW not rushing this one out should definitely be a good thing.
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+1 I truly think the lack of "hot" colors for the M235 is a good indication of what we will see available for the M2...
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And even if the M235 is "faster" (and I have one on order) my guess is that a lot of it has to do with the PSS tires it is riding on. The suspension, brakes, torque, and feel should all be better with the 1M - only the BHP is basically a wash. Which is fine - the M235 isn't a "real" ///M car...but it hangs pretty well with the 1M and E92 M3, at least on paper. Should bode well for the M2, because it will be even better. ![]()
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I'm a Huge 1M Coupe Fan but some of these fanboys needs to take a chill pill...
No one is actually saying the m235i is 'better' and an actually replacement for the 1M... People who feel threatened that their 1 Series are going to be 'overshadowed' by the 2 series needs to grow some balls. The most Arrogant statement One can make is NOT the fact that the 2Series will be an improvement on a 5-6 year old Model... The most arrogant/ignorant statement will be trying to assert that the 1series is superior to the 2Series when the 2Series was developed by BMW to succeed the 1series... + I mean the 2Series is hardly even out and people are getting their panties up in their croutches... ![]() |
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Just goes to show that there is no pleasing the internets. Car is epic. We already know it's faster around the ring than the 1M. That's all the review you need to know.
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Just because BMW makes a successor, is not a guarantee it will be better. #f30 |
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great! that means that ignition or head2head should be this week
![]() Also.. I think its good that they are comparing it to the 1M, that shows how good it is because its not suppose to be a real M car, yet it can hang with one ![]()
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