New BMW 2 Series Owner

lateapex'er · 05-18-2017, 11:36 AM

Hello folks,

Purchased my first vehicle this weekend from BMW of Alexandria. After many hours lurking on this forum I pulled the trigger on a beautiful CPO 228i rwd.

Car:
2014 228i M Sport
Glacier Silver Metallic
Dakota Leather Coral Red
11,000 miles / 6 Speed

M Sport Package
Cold Weather package
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
+ HK Sound

Overall I'm extremely happy with the car. I was initially torn between an M235i and this 228i. After careful consideration I decided to go with this as it will be my daily driver, commute of 70 miles per day, 4 days a week (work remote on Fridays)!

So far I have purchased Bimmercode App and accessory, as well as weather tech mats. Next things on the list are tints 35%, CF rear spoiler, CF mirror caps, wrapping roof and kidneys in gloss black. Looking for suggestions on exhausts. Car is extremely quiet and I hate the active sound through the speakers. Thinking an axleback should produce more noise, but nothing extremely loud. Please feel free to chime in below.

Also, can anyone recommend tips/tricks. Just figured out if I hold the unlock button for several seconds the windows and sunroof open!

Thanks!

harma24 · 05-18-2017, 07:14 PM

Nice color!

xantdieselx · 05-18-2017, 07:55 PM

Congrats! Nice color combo for sure.

rightrudder · 05-18-2017, 11:56 PM

Looks great! Congrats on the purchase.

3rdcoast228i · 05-19-2017, 03:34 AM

Nice!

Check out this post for some tips

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=Tips

accendo · 05-19-2017, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lateapex'er

Hello folks,

Purchased my first vehicle this weekend from BMW of Alexandria. After many hours lurking on this forum I pulled the trigger on a beautiful CPO 228i rwd.

Car:
2014 228i M Sport
Glacier Silver Metallic
Dakota Leather Coral Red
11,000 miles / 6 Speed

M Sport Package
Cold Weather package
Dynamic Handling Package
Lighting Package
Premium Package
Technology Package
+ HK Sound

Overall I'm extremely happy with the car. I was initially torn between an M235i and this 228i. After careful consideration I decided to go with this as it will be my daily driver, commute of 70 miles per day, 4 days a week (work remote on Fridays)!

So far I have purchased Bimmercode App and accessory, as well as weather tech mats. Next things on the list are tints 35%, CF rear spoiler, CF mirror caps, wrapping roof and kidneys in gloss black. Looking for suggestions on exhausts. Car is extremely quiet and I hate the active sound through the speakers. Thinking an axleback should produce more noise, but nothing extremely loud. Please feel free to chime in below.

Also, can anyone recommend tips/tricks. Just figured out if I hold the unlock button for several seconds the windows and sunroof open!

Thanks!

This is very cool because I am 99.9% sure you bought my old car! That's what I returned to them earlier this year when my M240 came in! I hope you like it, it was a great car!

lateapex'er · 05-19-2017, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rdcoast228i

Nice!

Check out this post for some tips

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=Tips

Awesome, thanks!

lateapex'er · 05-19-2017, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accendo

This is very cool because I am 99.9% sure you bought my old car! That's what I returned to them earlier this year when my M240 came in! I hope you like it, it was a great car!

What a small world! Thanks for taking great care of her. The car is practically brand new. I've had the car for a week now and coming from a Honda Civic, trust me I am thoroughly enjoying it!

GOLFFRR · 05-19-2017, 12:18 PM

sweet ride, nicely done

jose_sonictuning · 05-19-2017, 03:14 PM

Congrats on the ride man!!!

We actually have a shop that we work with for tints/wraps! Find him on Instagram:

@kunzawraptint

Hope to see more awesome pics soon!!!

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lateapex'er Second Lieutenant 123 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 2014 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ/MD iTrader: (4)	New BMW 2 Series Owner Hello folks, Purchased my first vehicle this weekend from BMW of Alexandria. After many hours lurking on this forum I pulled the trigger on a beautiful CPO 228i rwd. Car: 2014 228i M Sport Glacier Silver Metallic Dakota Leather Coral Red 11,000 miles / 6 Speed M Sport Package Cold Weather package Dynamic Handling Package Lighting Package Premium Package Technology Package + HK Sound Overall I'm extremely happy with the car. I was initially torn between an M235i and this 228i. After careful consideration I decided to go with this as it will be my daily driver, commute of 70 miles per day, 4 days a week (work remote on Fridays)! So far I have purchased Bimmercode App and accessory, as well as weather tech mats. Next things on the list are tints 35%, CF rear spoiler, CF mirror caps, wrapping roof and kidneys in gloss black. Looking for suggestions on exhausts. Car is extremely quiet and I hate the active sound through the speakers. Thinking an axleback should produce more noise, but nothing extremely loud. Please feel free to chime in below. Also, can anyone recommend tips/tricks. Just figured out if I hold the unlock button for several seconds the windows and sunroof open! Thanks! Attached Images Last edited by lateapex'er; 05-18-2017 at 11:44 AM.. Reason: error
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harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	Nice color! __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Nice color combo for sure. __________________ 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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3rdcoast228i Captain 225 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice! Check out this post for some tips http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=Tips
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jose_sonictuning 311 Rep 3,572 Posts Drives: BMW F30 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland iTrader: (16)	Congrats on the ride man!!! We actually have a shop that we work with for tints/wraps! Find him on Instagram: @kunzawraptint Hope to see more awesome pics soon!!!
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