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beard627 · 07-25-2017, 08:55 PM

YANM. I just ordered a 2018 M240i coupe with mt6, moonroof delete, Estoril Blue, Cognac dakota leather, non-run-flat, premium package, adaptive headlights. I think that's all. I used to drive a WRX and got persuaded by family obligations to get an Outback. Man there is nothing wrong with that car and it serves my every need except a great driving experience. I'm keeping the Outback but it won't be my go-to car.

Excited about the car. Life is good.

zikolai · 07-25-2017, 09:16 PM

Congrats!! You will love this car. I am at 3500 miles on mine in less than 3 months and I get a big smile every time I press the right pedal. I too have a Subaru as family car but believe it or not, a child seat fits just right in the back of the M240i and we end up using it for most of the road trips now. (Trunk space is pretty decent too.)

When are you expecting yours to be delivered? Did they start building the 2018s already?

Deutsche-Broke · 07-25-2017, 10:06 PM

Congrats!!!

Sounds like a nice build! I applaud your resistance and decision to avoid the Outback..

Look forward to tracking it and post pics..

beard627 · 07-26-2017, 06:26 AM

They are apparently building 2018s already and my production slot is for late August.

zikolai · 07-26-2017, 07:43 PM

Nice! It's a long wait but its worth it. Really looking forward seeing some pics :-) I will remember the day I picked up mine for a long time.

DanG · 07-26-2017, 09:06 PM

Congratulations. It will be nice to see some pictures of the updates.

3rdcoast228i · 07-27-2017, 05:42 AM

Welcome!

The 240i should definitely help with the driving experience.

beard627 · 07-27-2017, 06:53 PM

I am definitely looking forward to this. I hope that the mt6 works out. I didn't get a chance to drive one because there are basically none available new or used. No issues driving manual of course but no experience with this particular one.

BEM-S4 · 07-27-2017, 08:17 PM

Nice congrats! Which outback the old two tone one? Think R&T did an article a few months back on those the "car of the millionaires" or something.

RotorOver · 07-27-2017, 09:23 PM

Congrats! You will certainly enjoy the car and driving experience.

beard627 · 07-27-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Nice congrats! Which outback the old two tone one? Think R&T did an article a few months back on those the "car of the millionaires" or something.

New Outback. Tried to make it fun but I don't really drive off-road. Still, a very practical car. Also, not a great driving experience. I believe you can't really get it all in one vehicle.

mike@x-ph.com · 08-01-2017, 04:02 PM

Welcome!

CAMOETO · 08-01-2017, 04:54 PM

Nice, congrats, a great color combo!

BEM-S4 · 08-03-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by beard627

New Outback. Tried to make it fun but I don't really drive off-road. Still, a very practical car. Also, not a great driving experience. I believe you can't really get it all in one vehicle.

I think the Macan comes closest if you need one vehicle that will do everything, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better combo than a 2-series and a Subie if you're going to have two in the garage. I mean, aside from having stupid money tied up in cars. That combo gets you 95% of what you need for 50% of the cost of any nicer pairing.

B_Rice · 08-03-2017, 07:36 PM

Congrats and welcome!

beard627 · 08-03-2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I think the Macan comes closest if you need one vehicle that will do everything, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better combo than a 2-series and a Subie if you're going to have two in the garage. I mean, aside from having stupid money tied up in cars. That combo gets you 95% of what you need for 50% of the cost of any nicer pairing.

I'd probably want to sell the Subaru if I went for something much nicer than the m240i so that I wouldn't have so much money tied up in cars. Still wouldn't meet all my use cases. I am liking my choice pretty well, and your comments just help with that! Thanks!

MarcoZandrini · 08-04-2017, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by beard627

They are apparently building 2018s already and my production slot is for late August.

My 2018 M240i will be produced in week 35!!! I can't wait!!

Dylan86 · 08-04-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by beard627

New Outback. Tried to make it fun but I don't really drive off-road. Still, a very practical car. Also, not a great driving experience. I believe you can't really get it all in one vehicle.

Yea the Outback is pretty cool, it actually off-roads pretty well! One of my buddies shares one with his wife and we use it to shuttle mountain bikes, etc. and it takes most of the logging roads that my Colorado goes on (most) pretty well. And for anyone who's not a "performance" oriented driver, it's a great all'rounder. Almost every other car here in my region is a Subi, and I get why, but I just don't like the "limited" utility of a hatchback, so I opted for the smaller sized pickup 4x4 to get around all four seasons and take care of what the "toy" can't handle. Keeps the mileage down on the toy, as well, which is always refreshing

wntrsnowg · 08-04-2017, 08:34 PM

Welcome!

07-25-2017, 08:55 PM	#1
beard627 New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i 6MT Estoril Blue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Yet another new member YANM. I just ordered a 2018 M240i coupe with mt6, moonroof delete, Estoril Blue, Cognac dakota leather, non-run-flat, premium package, adaptive headlights. I think that's all. I used to drive a WRX and got persuaded by family obligations to get an Outback. Man there is nothing wrong with that car and it serves my every need except a great driving experience. I'm keeping the Outback but it won't be my go-to car. Excited about the car. Life is good.
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zikolai Enlisted Member 11 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M240xi Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Congrats!! You will love this car. I am at 3500 miles on mine in less than 3 months and I get a big smile every time I press the right pedal. I too have a Subaru as family car but believe it or not, a child seat fits just right in the back of the M240i and we end up using it for most of the road trips now. (Trunk space is pretty decent too.) When are you expecting yours to be delivered? Did they start building the 2018s already?
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Deutsche-Broke First Lieutenant 110 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northwest US iTrader: (0)	Congrats!!! Sounds like a nice build! I applaud your resistance and decision to avoid the Outback.. Look forward to tracking it and post pics..
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zikolai Enlisted Member 11 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M240xi Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice! It's a long wait but its worth it. Really looking forward seeing some pics :-) I will remember the day I picked up mine for a long time.
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beard627 New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i 6MT Estoril Blue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I am definitely looking forward to this. I hope that the mt6 works out. I didn't get a chance to drive one because there are basically none available new or used. No issues driving manual of course but no experience with this particular one.
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CAMOETO First Lieutenant 140 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2017 m240i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SE MI iTrader: (2)	Nice, congrats, a great color combo! __________________ Current: 2019 640i GT, 2019 MX-5 GT-S, 2015 X1 xDrive35i Gone, but not forgotten: 2017 m240i, 2016 GTI PP, 2013 Camaro SS, 2009 G8 GXP, 2008 G8 GT, 2007 335i, 2003 530i
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