That feeling

jskrilla · 05-01-2015, 10:32 AM

I don't know about any of you but with the cars i've had I somewhat get bored of them or desire them to death (my M235 to be exact). I've had my car now for 5 months and I could honestly say I still get thrilled going for a drive in it. Do any of you get that thrill or have you lost it? This goes for all cars not just for M235i's. Just curious to see!

mfourn20 · 05-01-2015, 10:42 AM

M Sport 228i...Had the car for 8 months...LOVE IT. Puts a huge smile on my face...just wish the exhaust were louder...I plan to fix that.

davefromfla · 05-01-2015, 10:56 AM

Only had mine for a month now. I look for reasons to drive it is so much fun. I work from home and it kills me not to drive on the days I have no where to go!

3.0L · 05-01-2015, 11:29 AM

I've had my M235i for one year this month and it never fails to satisfy me or put a big smile on my face. I've been driving for 51 years and this the first car I've ever owned that never fails to give me a thrill!

Merc for hire · 05-01-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mfourn20

M Sport 228i...Had the car for 8 months...LOVE IT. Puts a huge smile on my face...just wish the exhaust were louder...I plan to fix that.

True dat.
This car is way too quiet.

lukin07 · 05-01-2015, 12:23 PM

I've had my M235 for all of 18 hours now, but I can't see how I could get bored with driving it. This is the most enjoyable car to drive that I've ever owned.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-01-2015, 02:59 PM

had my 2007 335 for about 3 years and i still get excited every time i drive it.
It must be the ~480 whp and ~500 tq

tccox · 05-01-2015, 03:16 PM

Had my 228 Msport one year and love it more each day. Bought it as my retirement car(I'm 63) and plan to keep it forever. and of course, its a manual trans

mcom · 05-01-2015, 04:08 PM

YEs, Had my M2351 Convertible Since mid Feb. Was out of town on a long weekend, and Sunday night I actually could not wait to drive to work in the morning...

I get a mini thrill every time I fire it up!

Liquidpaper · 05-01-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jskrilla

I don't know about any of you but with the cars i've had I somewhat get bored of them or desire them to death (my M235 to be exact). I've had my car now for 5 months and I could honestly say I still get thrilled going for a drive in it. Do any of you get that thrill or have you lost it? This goes for all cars not just for M235i's. Just curious to see!

That feeling...

e46m3lol · 05-01-2015, 06:04 PM

I've had my 228i for a year and my second 2 series will be arriving in the next 2 months

gaijin · 05-01-2015, 07:41 PM

I couldn't agree more. Great car!

Mjosh · 05-01-2015, 07:55 PM

I've had my M235 for almost a month now and look for reason just to drive. Loving every moment of it! I can't believe I'm already at 1100 miles...

jskrilla · 05-01-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

had my 2007 335 for about 3 years and i still get excited every time i drive it.
It must be the ~480 whp and ~500 tq

Ahahaha with that much horse I could only imagine the noise that exhaust gives off

DanG · 05-01-2015, 08:48 PM

I've had mine for over a year. Best car I have ever owned.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-01-2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jskrilla

Ahahaha with that much horse I could only imagine the noise that exhaust gives off

jgunnz · 05-01-2015, 08:56 PM

1 year later, every gear shift:

2+3=5 · 05-01-2015, 09:09 PM

hoppy6698 · 05-01-2015, 09:36 PM

I know the feeling and love the car, a few niggles about it, but nothing that would make me not enjoy the drive. My largest issue came today after I was given a 428i GC loaner with full HK system. Wow, I completely understand the greatness that HK can be ... and I am even more disappointed with BMWs obvious cheapness in not offering it in the 2er.

So off to my next mission - upgrade sound to come close to the 3 & 4 series HK. After my other mods are complete (HR springs and window tint), gotta have priorities!

But a quality HK system should not be a fight in a $50k vehicle. Having had a 228 loaner, with HK, it is nowhere near the same, not by a long shot.

DBinOC · 05-02-2015, 11:00 AM

Glad to read this. I still love driving my E36 M3 after owning it for 12 years. I am waiting for confirmation on an M235 order, but am worried that some of the thrill may be gone with the newer car. Glad to see pretty much unanimous consent that the car is a blast, even after the honeymoon phase.

Alpine F31 · 05-02-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DBinOC

Glad to read this. I still love driving my E36 M3 after owning it for 12 years. I am waiting for confirmation on an M235 order, but am worried that some of the thrill may be gone with the newer car. Glad to see pretty much unanimous consent that the car is a blast, even after the honeymoon phase.

Don't worry at all. When you get your M235i, you'll see how far BMW has come, but more importantly you'll see how much it is the same. To me, the M235i feels like a refined E36 M3. It's like the difference between yourself in high school and yourself after college. You're the same person, only better.

I guarantee you'll love it or your money back!

G-Mann · 05-02-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 235-dmc

Only had mine for a month now. I look for reasons to drive it is so much fun. I work from home and it kills me not to drive on the days I have no where to go!

WFH a lot myself, the only reason I drive into the office is to drive the car. Its a satisfying experience, some runs are funner than others. I do crave more power however.

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

had my 2007 335 for about 3 years and i still get excited every time i drive it.
It must be the ~480 whp and ~500 tq

ha ha, 480/500 will definitely do it. Sounds like a blast to drive.

05-01-2015, 10:32 AM	#1
jskrilla Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 266 Posts Drives: M235i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	That feeling I don't know about any of you but with the cars i've had I somewhat get bored of them or desire them to death (my M235 to be exact). I've had my car now for 5 months and I could honestly say I still get thrilled going for a drive in it. Do any of you get that thrill or have you lost it? This goes for all cars not just for M235i's. Just curious to see!
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mfourn20 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 228i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Warwick, RI USA iTrader: (0)	M Sport 228i...Had the car for 8 months...LOVE IT. Puts a huge smile on my face...just wish the exhaust were louder...I plan to fix that.
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davefromfla First Lieutenant 114 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2021 M440ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Only had mine for a month now. I look for reasons to drive it is so much fun. I work from home and it kills me not to drive on the days I have no where to go!
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3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I've had my M235i for one year this month and it never fails to satisfy me or put a big smile on my face. I've been driving for 51 years and this the first car I've ever owned that never fails to give me a thrill! __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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lukin07 New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I've had my M235 for all of 18 hours now, but I can't see how I could get bored with driving it. This is the most enjoyable car to drive that I've ever owned.
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24166 Rep 190,725 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	had my 2007 335 for about 3 years and i still get excited every time i drive it. It must be the ~480 whp and ~500 tq __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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tccox Captain 95 Rep 809 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Msport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 228I Msport [0.00]	Had my 228 Msport one year and love it more each day. Bought it as my retirement car(I'm 63) and plan to keep it forever. and of course, its a manual trans __________________ A peasant and proud of it Save The Manuals!!!
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mcom Private 26 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2015 Alpine WT M235i Vert Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	YEs, Had my M2351 Convertible Since mid Feb. Was out of town on a long weekend, and Sunday night I actually could not wait to drive to work in the morning... I get a mini thrill every time I fire it up! __________________ 2015 M235i White with Black interior loaded except for DA+ and LSD
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e46m3lol 384 Rep 548 Posts Drives: F30 FBO, E70 X5D, W204 C63 FBO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (2)	I've had my 228i for a year and my second 2 series will be arriving in the next 2 months
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gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	I couldn't agree more. Great car! __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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Mjosh Private First Class 27 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I've had my M235 for almost a month now and look for reason just to drive. Loving every moment of it! I can't believe I'm already at 1100 miles...
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DanG Major General 10630 Rep 6,930 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I've had mine for over a year. Best car I have ever owned.
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jgunnz Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 222 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	1 year later, every gear shift:
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hoppy6698 Captain 127 Rep 765 Posts Drives: M235i, Estoril Blue on Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hampton, Virginia iTrader: (0)	I know the feeling and love the car, a few niggles about it, but nothing that would make me not enjoy the drive. My largest issue came today after I was given a 428i GC loaner with full HK system. Wow, I completely understand the greatness that HK can be ... and I am even more disappointed with BMWs obvious cheapness in not offering it in the 2er. So off to my next mission - upgrade sound to come close to the 3 & 4 series HK. After my other mods are complete (HR springs and window tint), gotta have priorities! But a quality HK system should not be a fight in a $50k vehicle. Having had a 228 loaner, with HK, it is nowhere near the same, not by a long shot. __________________ "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." MLK Jr.
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DBinOC Private First Class 46 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 95 M3; M235i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (0)	Glad to read this. I still love driving my E36 M3 after owning it for 12 years. I am waiting for confirmation on an M235 order, but am worried that some of the thrill may be gone with the newer car. Glad to see pretty much unanimous consent that the car is a blast, even after the honeymoon phase.
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