That feeling

gtfalve · 05-02-2015, 02:28 PM

I'm definitely in the minority here, but I'm kinda bored with my 235 already... I've owned the car since August and it's just become a bit stale for me. I'm not one to jump around cars either, my last car was a 2010 VW Golf that I owned for 5 years. The 235 is by far the fastest car I've ever owned but I feel like it needs more power. The next closest car in power I've owned was a 1999 Honda Prelude SH and that thing revved to 8000 RPMs and handled on rails, it was a blast. I've got M performance exhaust and a 6-speed so I would've thought i'd be totally satisfied with it for a long long time..I just can't pinpoint what it's missing. It probably also has something to do with the insane residuals on the M3s right now, I wish my finance guy never mentioned that

crawfordbay · 05-02-2015, 04:50 PM

My one year anniversary with her is coming up in two weeks. I still get that feeling every time I approach her. Love my M235i more now than when I picked her up in Spartanburg.

Only one thing could tear me away. M2.

3.0L · 05-02-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfalve

I'm definitely in the minority here, but I'm kinda bored with my 235 already... I've owned the car since August and it's just become a bit stale for me. I'm not one to jump around cars either, my last car was a 2010 VW Golf that I owned for 5 years. The 235 is by far the fastest car I've ever owned but I feel like it needs more power. The next closest car in power I've owned was a 1999 Honda Prelude SH and that thing revved to 8000 RPMs and handled on rails, it was a blast. I've got M performance exhaust and a 6-speed so I would've thought i'd be totally satisfied with it for a long long time..I just can't pinpoint what it's missing. It probably also has something to do with the insane residuals on the M3s right now, I wish my finance guy never mentioned that

8000 RPM is nice, but still a little short of the 9000 my RX-8 would do without a whimper. Handled good, too. Just needed more torque and better MPG. Great car, but I'd never go back.

verbs · 05-03-2015, 03:01 PM

Lost that feeling when I traded my E60 m5 in for a 2013 335I msport (which had a bms stage 1 tune). Car was numb and boring to drive. Hoping my new m235 which should arrive in 2 weeks will alleviate that a bit.

3.0L · 05-03-2015, 04:29 PM

Perhaps you got it in the wrong color. Or, the voluptuous GF is missing.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-03-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by verbs

Lost that feeling when I traded my E60 m5 in for a 2013 335I msport (which had a bms stage 1 tune). Car was numb and boring to drive. Hoping my new m235 which should arrive in 2 weeks will alleviate that a bit.

If you are looking at the same power as an M5 or close to it, you need to go FBO with stage 2 tune.

durangodoug · 05-06-2015, 03:28 PM

I love my 235, I've had her for 7ish months. I really like riding around with the windows down now that summer has arrived, the inline 6 sounds so nice.

But I do have a dilemma, a mistress has appeared in my life you could say. I was able to test drive the M4 about a month ago....I can't stop thinking about that car....the engine on her, the looks, the hood bulge, my goodness.

But I still love my 235.

Alpine F31 · 05-06-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by durangodoug

I really like riding around with the windows down now that summer has arrived, the inline 6 sounds so nice.

I was doing exactly that last night.

sstarrx3 · 05-06-2015, 03:42 PM

I have had my 228i for 11 months and I still love the car. Even with its small faults it is a very enjoyable car to drive. That being said I still pine for a Porsche and will not be satisfied until I have one.

kd0t · 05-06-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfalve

I'm definitely in the minority here, but I'm kinda bored with my 235 already... I've owned the car since August and it's just become a bit stale for me. I'm not one to jump around cars either, my last car was a 2010 VW Golf that I owned for 5 years. The 235 is by far the fastest car I've ever owned but I feel like it needs more power. The next closest car in power I've owned was a 1999 Honda Prelude SH and that thing revved to 8000 RPMs and handled on rails, it was a blast. I've got M performance exhaust and a 6-speed so I would've thought i'd be totally satisfied with it for a long long time..I just can't pinpoint what it's missing. It probably also has something to do with the insane residuals on the M3s right now, I wish my finance guy never mentioned that

Same here.. I don't really know why either

eBlue2 · 05-07-2015, 02:50 PM

had my 235 since last May and I can't get enough of it! Still stop and stare every time I get out of it.

Alpine F31 · 05-07-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eBlue2

had my 235 since last May and I can't get enough of it! Still stop and stare every time I get out of it.

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

sstarrx3 · 05-07-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

Therapy ...maybe meds...just saying!

3.0L · 05-07-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

+1

And there you go! OP needs to find a new car.

As for me, still caressing my 2!

eBlue2 · 05-16-2015, 12:55 AM

Can't say I've never done that........

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

cehlion · 05-16-2015, 01:40 AM

I have owned 2 E46 325i's (well one was called a 323i (1999), but we all know better) and been driving the 2002 since I bought it new 13.5 years ago.

I tell people I like driving. Because I do....But the dirty truth its a lie if I have to drive anything other than my car. The mix of agility, MT engagement, and excellent visibility out this car just makes or breaks the whole deal.

With a 156k miles and many years on her (even with a good maintenance and replaced suspension components), Briana (yeah I named her a very long time ago) is starting to lose a little bit of her edge.

I pick up my new M235i in a week or so in Munich. The anticipation I am feeling is exhilarating and borderline childish. Oh hell, it's 8 year old night before Christmas shit!

midwest 340xi 6sp · 05-16-2015, 08:36 AM

By the 3 year mark, I start to get antsie for something new again and I suspect that will be the case with my M235 too...

Right now? Having fun and just enjoying it...

Waiting for some new mods to come in and that always spices things up too..Like a new sex toy..

CE750Jockey · 05-16-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

I know this is gonna get me in trouble, but that's the difference between men and women.......generally.

Men LOVE cars. Women, not so much.

Sportstick · 05-16-2015, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

If a guy doesn't stop and stare at his car every time he gets out of it, he has the wrong car. Not only do I stop and stare at my 2, I'll often come back to it during the day to stare at it some more; and wipe off any fresh dust that may have fallen on it. Sick, I know, but I wouldn't be happy with a car that didn't give me "that feeling".

Guilty...happily!

CE750Jockey · 05-16-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

Guilty...happily!

I can confirm...he's GUILTY as charged!

3.0L · 05-16-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

I know this is gonna get me in trouble, but that's the difference between men and women.......generally.

Men LOVE cars. Women, not so much.

+1 So true!

Sportstick · 05-16-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

I know this is gonna get me in trouble, but that's the difference between men and women.......generally.

Men LOVE cars. Women, not so much.

Perhaps, but most women love men, so it kinda works out well all around for us!

05-02-2015, 02:28 PM	#23
gtfalve Private First Class 118 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'm definitely in the minority here, but I'm kinda bored with my 235 already... I've owned the car since August and it's just become a bit stale for me. I'm not one to jump around cars either, my last car was a 2010 VW Golf that I owned for 5 years. The 235 is by far the fastest car I've ever owned but I feel like it needs more power. The next closest car in power I've owned was a 1999 Honda Prelude SH and that thing revved to 8000 RPMs and handled on rails, it was a blast. I've got M performance exhaust and a 6-speed so I would've thought i'd be totally satisfied with it for a long long time..I just can't pinpoint what it's missing. It probably also has something to do with the insane residuals on the M3s right now, I wish my finance guy never mentioned that
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05-02-2015, 04:50 PM	#24
crawfordbay First Lieutenant 84 Rep 313 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 BMW M Coupe [0.00] 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	My one year anniversary with her is coming up in two weeks. I still get that feeling every time I approach her. Love my M235i more now than when I picked her up in Spartanburg. Only one thing could tear me away. M2. __________________ *Driving an EB ///M Coupe and an M235i ... And loving it.*
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05-03-2015, 03:01 PM	#26
verbs Captain 77 Rep 665 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zona iTrader: (0)	Lost that feeling when I traded my E60 m5 in for a 2013 335I msport (which had a bms stage 1 tune). Car was numb and boring to drive. Hoping my new m235 which should arrive in 2 weeks will alleviate that a bit.
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05-03-2015, 04:29 PM	#27
3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Perhaps you got it in the wrong color. Or, the voluptuous GF is missing. __________________ ///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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05-06-2015, 03:28 PM	#29
durangodoug Enlisted Member 12 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I love my 235, I've had her for 7ish months. I really like riding around with the windows down now that summer has arrived, the inline 6 sounds so nice. But I do have a dilemma, a mistress has appeared in my life you could say. I was able to test drive the M4 about a month ago....I can't stop thinking about that car....the engine on her, the looks, the hood bulge, my goodness. But I still love my 235. __________________ Black and mild...
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05-06-2015, 03:42 PM	#31
sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	I have had my 228i for 11 months and I still love the car. Even with its small faults it is a very enjoyable car to drive. That being said I still pine for a Porsche and will not be satisfied until I have one.
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05-07-2015, 02:50 PM	#33
eBlue2 Private 11 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2014 estoril blue M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	had my 235 since last May and I can't get enough of it! Still stop and stare every time I get out of it.
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05-16-2015, 01:40 AM	#38
cehlion Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 99 323i, 02 325i, 15 M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	To drive or not to drive I have owned 2 E46 325i's (well one was called a 323i (1999), but we all know better) and been driving the 2002 since I bought it new 13.5 years ago. I tell people I like driving. Because I do....But the dirty truth its a lie if I have to drive anything other than my car. The mix of agility, MT engagement, and excellent visibility out this car just makes or breaks the whole deal. With a 156k miles and many years on her (even with a good maintenance and replaced suspension components), Briana (yeah I named her a very long time ago) is starting to lose a little bit of her edge. I pick up my new M235i in a week or so in Munich. The anticipation I am feeling is exhilarating and borderline childish. Oh hell, it's 8 year old night before Christmas shit!
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05-16-2015, 08:36 AM	#39
midwest 340xi 6sp Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2018 340xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest iTrader: (6)	By the 3 year mark, I start to get antsie for something new again and I suspect that will be the case with my M235 too... Right now? Having fun and just enjoying it... Waiting for some new mods to come in and that always spices things up too..Like a new sex toy.. __________________ Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
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