Finally! The day has arrived!!

xantdieselx · 03-18-2016, 05:39 PM

I feel like a kid on Christmas especially since I physically unwrapped the car s few hours ago. I've been waiting for this day since I first drive the M235i in 2014 at the BMW Performance Driving Center.

I fell in love with the M235i that day and the memories have stuck with me all that time. I leased a 13' 328i x-drive in August of 2013 and it just didn't make sense financially to dump out of it. I just had to wait..and wait...and wait.

I placed my order at BMW of Newport in January and took delivery today. I got the car for a little over 9% off MSRP and took advantage of the 2 payment loyalty waiver and 3 month pull ahead.

Specs:

2016 M235i x-Drive
Mineral Gray
Terra Leather
Drivers Assistance
Harman Kardon
Heated Seats
Orbit Gray Wheels with Pirelli RFTs
Brushed Aluminum Trim with Black High Gloss

Pics:

M235iguy · 03-18-2016, 05:53 PM

Congrats! Dont see any pics.

xantdieselx · 03-18-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M235iguy

Congrats! Dont see any pics.

Let me try it again.

mfourn20 · 03-18-2016, 07:22 PM

Awesome!

OpenAir · 03-18-2016, 07:25 PM

Love that MG!

X54TH · 03-18-2016, 07:30 PM

I didn't see those Orbital Gray rims on the option list. I wonder if that's a US option only. If you get a chance to take a close-up pic. They look black. Could of saved myself a bit of money as I'm on the hunt for black VMR's.

qnet · 03-18-2016, 07:38 PM

Nice. I like that interior color of the seats and trim.

xantdieselx · 03-18-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by X54TH

I didn't see those Orbital Gray rims on the option list. I wonder if that's a US option only. If you get a chance to take a close-up pic. They look black. Could of saved myself a bit of money as I'm on the hunt for black VMR's.

Here you go X54TH

X54TH · 03-18-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

Here you go X54TH

Awesome. I think they look great with MG. Good choice on that option.

xantdieselx · 03-18-2016, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys!! I went back and forth between AW and Silver. I was on the configurator and built the MG/Terra w/ the Orbit Gray and I knew that's the combo I wanted.

redontheline · 03-18-2016, 08:15 PM

Congrats! This looks great. I think you should leave the blue trim..it's a nice touch

xantdieselx · 03-18-2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redontheline

Congrats! This looks great. I think you should leave the blue trim..it's a nice touch

Ha ha ?. That's funny my salesman said the same thing. I quite enjoyed taking all of the plastic off of the outside. You can still see the suction cup marks on the windshield and side glass from the robots installing them.

Deutsche-Broke · 03-20-2016, 09:51 PM

Congrats!

That's the EXACT car I have on order..

I'm really glad to see that the Orbit Gray 436 wheels look so good with the Mineral Gray paint. Thought it might be a mistake.. Was already pricing different wheels and converting the stock wheels into winter rims.

Enjoy and thanks for the pics.. You saved me considerable worry...

mike@x-ph.com · 03-21-2016, 04:41 PM

Congrats!

xantdieselx · 03-21-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Deutsche-Broke

Congrats!

That's the EXACT car I have on order..

I'm really glad to see that the Orbit Gray 436 wheels look so good with the Mineral Gray paint. Thought it might be a mistake.. Was already pricing different wheels and converting the stock wheels into winter rims.

Enjoy and thanks for the pics.. You saved me considerable worry...

Thanks!

You're going to love the color combo. I've only had it since Saturday and I've already gotten a bunch of compliments. The one thing I think I'm going to change is the mirror covers. Thinking of wrapping the m in carbon fiber.

xantdieselx · 03-21-2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats!

Thank you!!

BMWZ4 · 03-21-2016, 06:37 PM

Fantastic combo! Congrats!

Hemisedan · 03-21-2016, 08:53 PM

My m235i is very close to yours, but I deleted the moonroof, and the only option is the Cold Weather package. I did port install the LSD and m performance interior trim and exhaust. I'm saving those Orbit 536 wheels for winter tires. I put my lighter APEX AERO wheels. My APEX AERO wheels are powder coated Anthracite, and look almost the same color as the Orbit gray. If you want to see the results of my add ons and the wheels? Ho to Bimmerfest Introducing the Grey Ghost. We did a carbon fibre wrap that look great in person, but strange in the pic.

xantdieselx · 03-23-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hemisedan

My m235i is very close to yours, but I deleted the moonroof, and the only option is the Cold Weather package. I did port install the LSD and m performance interior trim and exhaust. I'm saving those Orbit 536 wheels for winter tires. I put my lighter APEX AERO wheels. My APEX AERO wheels are powder coated Anthracite, and look almost the same color as the Orbit gray. If you want to see the results of my add ons and the wheels? Ho to Bimmerfest Introducing the Grey Ghost. We did a carbon fibre wrap that look great in person, but strange in the pic.

Interesting...I was very close to going with the moonroof delete also. I went back and forth a couple of times but in the end settled on keeping it. I enjoy letting the sun in on beautiful days.

I went with just the heated wheel. I've had the cold weather pkg. on 2 BMWS and while I love the heated wheel I detest the headlight washers more. No more stocking up on washer fluid during the winter.

I've thought about the wrap and I think I'm just going to go with the BMW performance carbon fiber mirror covers. Tischer has the for $260/side.

Hemisedan · 03-24-2016, 03:28 PM

I didn't know that you could get just the heated steering wheel. I've had the headlight washers on my mini, could care less one way or another. Same for the seats. On the moonroof, I like the clean look. Never use the sunroof on the RAV 4, and my wife prefers no sunroof too. Never used.

xantdieselx · 03-24-2016, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hemisedan

I didn't know that you could get just the heated steering wheel. I've had the headlight washers on my mini, could care less one way or another. Same for the seats. On the moonroof, I like the clean look. Never use the sunroof on the RAV 4, and my wife prefers no sunroof too. Never used.

Sorry, I meant just the heated seats. I wish the heated wheel was a stand alone option

mfourn20 · 03-24-2016, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

Interesting...I was very close to going with the moonroof delete also. I went back and forth a couple of times but in the end settled on keeping it. I enjoy letting the sun in on beautiful days.

I went with just the heated wheel. I've had the cold weather pkg. on 2 BMWS and while I love the heated wheel I detest the headlight washers more. No more stocking up on washer fluid during the winter.

I've thought about the wrap and I think I'm just going to go with the BMW performance carbon fiber mirror covers. Tischer has the for $260/side.

Just turn the headlights off. Shuts off the headlight washers.

03-18-2016, 05:39 PM	#1
xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Finally! The day has arrived!! I feel like a kid on Christmas especially since I physically unwrapped the car s few hours ago. I've been waiting for this day since I first drive the M235i in 2014 at the BMW Performance Driving Center. I fell in love with the M235i that day and the memories have stuck with me all that time. I leased a 13' 328i x-drive in August of 2013 and it just didn't make sense financially to dump out of it. I just had to wait..and wait...and wait. I placed my order at BMW of Newport in January and took delivery today. I got the car for a little over 9% off MSRP and took advantage of the 2 payment loyalty waiver and 3 month pull ahead. Specs: 2016 M235i x-Drive Mineral Gray Terra Leather Drivers Assistance Harman Kardon Heated Seats Orbit Gray Wheels with Pirelli RFTs Brushed Aluminum Trim with Black High Gloss Pics: __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!! I went back and forth between AW and Silver. I was on the configurator and built the MG/Terra w/ the Orbit Gray and I knew that's the combo I wanted. __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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Hemisedan Private First Class 19 Rep 148 Posts Drives: Coming in March: 2016 BMW M235 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	My m235i is very close to yours, but I deleted the moonroof, and the only option is the Cold Weather package. I did port install the LSD and m performance interior trim and exhaust. I'm saving those Orbit 536 wheels for winter tires. I put my lighter APEX AERO wheels. My APEX AERO wheels are powder coated Anthracite, and look almost the same color as the Orbit gray. If you want to see the results of my add ons and the wheels? Ho to Bimmerfest Introducing the Grey Ghost. We did a carbon fibre wrap that look great in person, but strange in the pic.
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