Anyone thinking of trading their M235i for an M240i?

3.0L · 07-20-2016, 01:02 PM

As the title asks...

pz619 · 07-20-2016, 01:36 PM

For the same car with slightly more power? No.

Maybe LCI once the lease is up, but depends on what the LCI is.

crbalch · 07-20-2016, 01:58 PM

Probably one of the dumbest things a person could do in my opinion. You'd be losing $$$ on depreciation to get the HP that a $300 stage 1 piggyback could accomplish.

BEM-S4 · 07-20-2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pz619

For the same car with slightly more power? No.

Maybe LCI once the lease is up, but depends on what the LCI is.

Think you're better off waiting until 2020 models if you can, I may buy out my 235 to bridge the gap. Just wish xDrive was avail in 2014 when I got mine, I'd have no desire to get rid of it anytime soon.

davefromfla · 07-20-2016, 02:02 PM

Thinking about it when my lease is up in 2018 after the LCI. Considering the M2, but not sure since there are more options with 240, and not much difference in performance, especially if a PPK and performance exhaust are available like on the 340. I won't be going to the track.

XutvJet · 07-20-2016, 03:00 PM

I've learned to be happy with what I have not worry about the latest and greatest or having the fastest variant. Also, while the B58 sounds great on paper, it's still a bit too new for me to get comfortable with from a long-term ownership perspective. The B58 has some questionable component features which are a bit scary in the event they were to fail. All the ills in the N55 were addressed long ago and is generally an easy motor to work on and service, as compared to the N54 or the B58. As a DIYer, that is preferable.

EEBreh · 07-20-2016, 03:38 PM

N55 has been proven to be a reliable engine. I think buying the first year car of any new engine is a bad idea imo. Plus a watercooled intercooler sounds like a potential headache.

qnet · 07-20-2016, 04:08 PM

Not a chance for me. I would much rather get an M2 instead.

BPAC306 · 07-20-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EEBreh

N55 has been proven to be a reliable engine. I think buying the first year car of any new engine is a bad idea imo. Plus a watercooled intercooler sounds like a potential headache.

the B58 is kicking major @ss in the BMW M340

just take a look at some of the vids on this thing... its running 12.8 @ 110 stock
and seems to be OK with a JB4 tune. (running even faster)

coming from the Mustang crowd the air to water is the BEST... and proven over and over again

The M240 is going to be a little Rocket stock... just wait

Hrothgar · 07-20-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EEBreh

N55 has been proven to be a reliable engine. I think buying the first year car of any new engine is a bad idea imo. Plus a watercooled intercooler sounds like a potential headache.

Maybe the first year in the 2's but not the first year in a BMW. They've been in the 3 & 7 series since last year's models. Plenty of time to work out the "first year" bugs. And since the 2 is based of the 3 platform, I'm just not seeing the "new" factor here so much. Where I'd be wary regarding newness factor is the performance mods, if one were so interested in them. It will take some time for tuners to test and work out the bugs before bringing them to market. Might as well stick with the 235 with its plethora of options that will take this far beyond the 240 in the first year. But if aftermarket performance isn't on the books for you then it's a moot point.

That said, I don't see any reason to upgrade from a 235 to 240 for just a few extra ponies the arse won't feel.

bimmerfile · 07-20-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3.0L

As the title asks...

Would certainly wait for the 2018 MY LCI modifications and upgrades.

bimmerfile · 07-20-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BPAC306

the B58 is kicking major @ss in the BMW M340

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The M240 is going to be a little Rocket stock... just wait

True dat.
The 340 with heavier weight is matching the existing M235i with identical head-to-head times.

Pparana · 07-20-2016, 04:39 PM

when it works its way into the m2, Ill consider it, but honestly the chassis will be old by then and the interiors at bmw's are already horribly outdated.

morphomeman · 07-20-2016, 05:05 PM

BMW interiors are always outdated!
Overall, BMW has always been one of the least innovative car makers around, outdone only by Porsche, using the same rear flat engine design since the beginning of time and pretty much the same overall look and feel on the 911 for going on 50 years.
I don't hear complaints, though.
Same with BMW for me. I am happy to leave novelty to others.
Rembrandt didn't change his style much either, once he found it.

amw896 · 07-20-2016, 05:38 PM

maybe on a lease expiration but since I financed - never!

DanG · 07-20-2016, 05:46 PM

I don't see much point in trading for very little real gain.

xantdieselx · 07-20-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by qnet

Not a chance for me. I would much rather get an M2 instead.

This.

BPAC306 · 07-20-2016, 08:22 PM

This.... Watch his vids

Btw remember the m240 with have MORE stock HP and TQ than the M340

Learn your engines and weights people...not all tunes the same

BPAC306 · 07-20-2016, 08:23 PM

I agree m235 to m240 for performance is not worth the money to go into the same "type" of vehicle. But I'm glad I waited

DF · 07-20-2016, 10:06 PM

20 hp isn't worth it when a simple mod would go far beyond that. The exterior is identical.

BPAC306 · 07-21-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DF

20 hp isn't worth it when a simple mod would go far beyond that. The exterior is identical.

15 HP / 40 TQ btw...

pz619 · 07-21-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BPAC306

15 HP / 40 TQ btw...

20 is correct. 340hp versus 320hp.

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davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thinking about it when my lease is up in 2018 after the LCI. Considering the M2, but not sure since there are more options with 240, and not much difference in performance, especially if a PPK and performance exhaust are available like on the 340. I won't be going to the track.
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XutvJet Major General 5543 Rep 5,366 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I've learned to be happy with what I have not worry about the latest and greatest or having the fastest variant. Also, while the B58 sounds great on paper, it's still a bit too new for me to get comfortable with from a long-term ownership perspective. The B58 has some questionable component features which are a bit scary in the event they were to fail. All the ills in the N55 were addressed long ago and is generally an easy motor to work on and service, as compared to the N54 or the B58. As a DIYer, that is preferable.
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EEBreh Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 241 Posts Drives: "M" 235i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: US iTrader: (0)	N55 has been proven to be a reliable engine. I think buying the first year car of any new engine is a bad idea imo. Plus a watercooled intercooler sounds like a potential headache.
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qnet Major 682 Rep 1,016 Posts Drives: 18 Jeep Wrangler, 18 M2 LBB Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Morrow GA. iTrader: (0)	Not a chance for me. I would much rather get an M2 instead.
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Pparana Captain 463 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Jacksonville Fl iTrader: (1)	when it works its way into the m2, Ill consider it, but honestly the chassis will be old by then and the interiors at bmw's are already horribly outdated.
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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]	BMW interiors are always outdated! Overall, BMW has always been one of the least innovative car makers around, outdone only by Porsche, using the same rear flat engine design since the beginning of time and pretty much the same overall look and feel on the 911 for going on 50 years. I don't hear complaints, though. Same with BMW for me. I am happy to leave novelty to others. Rembrandt didn't change his style much either, once he found it.
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DanG Major General 10583 Rep 6,918 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I don't see much point in trading for very little real gain.
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BPAC306 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 246 Posts Drives: M240I X Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	This.... Watch his vids Btw remember the m240 with have MORE stock HP and TQ than the M340 Learn your engines and weights people...not all tunes the same Last edited by BPAC306; 07-20-2016 at 08:28 PM..
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BPAC306 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 246 Posts Drives: M240I X Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I agree m235 to m240 for performance is not worth the money to go into the same "type" of vehicle. But I'm glad I waited
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DF Major 237 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F23 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sherman Oaks iTrader: (0)	20 hp isn't worth it when a simple mod would go far beyond that. The exterior is identical.
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