[kadify]

So I think I want to place an order for a 228i but i'm not sure what to do. I REALLY like the way the m sport package looks but I really don't like any of the colors. I wouldn't mind the melbourne red but it isn't my first pick. I do however really like the valencia orange and wonder what everyone thinks of the sport package? I haven't seen many/any pictures of the 2 series with just the sport package and I'd love if anyone has some.

[cavm335i]

With sport you'll get different body shape up front, different steering wheel, and different rims. It sucks that they didn't allow the orange on the m-sport but that will be your tradeoff. Build both cars on bmwusa and compare the differences.

[kadify]

Yes thats what I was asking about if there were many pictures of the 228i sport body style around? Most pictures are of the m235i.

Also would the m performance steering wheel, the one with the led shift indicators be possible to fit into a 228i without the m sport package or does the package add something that the steering wheel needs to work properly?

[number1draftpick]

Lots of pics around.

This thread has tons from NAIAS (black sapphire):

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934357

There are also other sightings if you look through other threads

[gs6456]

My personal opinion is that M-Sport is more important than color. Unless you are planning to heavily mod. Then it matters much less.

[xl5]

What happened to shadow line for the DLO on the 228i sport line? It appears to be matte silver or chrome, both in photos and on the configurator.

I'd choose M-sport for that alone.

[kadify]

M sport is just aero kit + steering wheel + wheels right? I have to say even though I like the M sport package, the sport package isn't bad.

[kadify]

Originally Posted by kamara1984

Lots of pics around.

This thread has tons from NAIAS (black sapphire):

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934357

There are also other sightings if you look through other threads

Thanks for this! Exactly what I was looking for.

[MrSmileyDC]

This is the 228i at the DC auto show this year.

[kadify]

Originally Posted by BimmerGuyDC

This is the 228i at the DC auto show this year.

Thanks! I just can't decide. I really like the m235i but wish it came in orange and also don't know if i'd rather a more spartan m235i or a loaded 228i. Was leaning towards the 228i but then still can't get the msport with the right color.

[tommy]

Just so we're all on the same page, that's a Sport Line at the DC show, right?

I agree with you on Orange; and am tempted myself to just get a stripped VO 228i then mod it later with nicer/lighter rims (the M roadster is the only BMW in recent memory with rims that I'd leave on the car), get coilovers, etc. I'm not really sure why the marketing/manufacturing teams would choose to handcuff sales with these limited options. Hope that it's just limited to the 2 and does not start to migrate to the other models.

[gs6456]

Originally Posted by kadify

M sport is just aero kit + steering wheel + wheels right? I have to say even though I like the M sport package, the sport package isn't bad.

Except for the shadow line trim. That is M-Sport only, and well worth it in my opinion. I can't stand chrome trim around the windows.

[captpn]

If thats a Sport line it is supposed to have the Anthricite headliner...and it does not. It shows a white headliner. The other 228, with the red seats and Sport line, shows white headliner.

Also that Sport line shows the M Sport brakes, but the configurator wont let us add them unless we go M Sport. Im a bit confused.


(The window trim can easily be resolved with some vinyl heat tape. works great, durable and looks stock.)

[kadify]

Originally Posted by tommy

Just so we're all on the same page, that's a Sport Line at the DC show, right?

I agree with you on Orange; and am tempted myself to just get a stripped VO 228i then mod it later with nicer/lighter rims (the M roadster is the only BMW in recent memory with rims that I'd leave on the car), get coilovers, etc. I'm not really sure why the marketing/manufacturing teams would choose to handcuff sales with these limited options. Hope that it's just limited to the 2 and does not start to migrate to the other models.

That's what I'm thinking. I would hands down do an m sport in valencia orange if it were offered but as it isn't I just don't know which is better.

[Math]

Originally Posted by captpn

If thats a Sport line it is supposed to have the Anthricite headliner...and it does not. It shows a white headliner. The other 228, with the red seats and Sport line, shows white headliner.

Also that Sport line shows the M Sport brakes, but the configurator wont let us add them unless we go M Sport. Im a bit confused.


(The window trim can easily be resolved with some vinyl heat tape. works great, durable and looks stock.)

I think the anthracite headliner is standard on M-sport pachage and can be had as an option on sport line. That is how my configutator shows it.
As for the M sport brakes, you should be able to add them to 228i even without the M sport package (its what i can do on a 225d over here) so maybe that's a glitch in the us configurator...

[tommy]

According to the US configurator, can't do it without the M Package. Who knows if it's accurate or not yet, I guess time will tell... Though an AP or other aftermarket combo may make more sense for someone wanting bigger brakes w/o the forced upgrade. Could even get it painted in VO to match.

EDIT: while playing with the configurator, noticed that on the premium package, it makes note of a pic being for a Sport Line key. Do the differerent trim levels really have/need different keys? That's pretty ridiculous, I'd have to say. What's next, we have to make our own gas mixture for each trim level?