Changed my M235i xDrive order to a 435i xDrive

warmtoes · 04-30-2014, 09:28 AM

After placing an order for the M235i xDrive a month and a little bit ago I had some second thoughts. Not because there's anything wrong with the 2.

I previously had a 135i cab when the kids were young and have had an X3 for the past 3 years. I think I just got used to the space. The M235i is such a fun car to drive but I needed that little bit extra room in the back seat so I pulled the trigger on a 435i xDrive on the train from Halifax.

With it being month end the deal I got was far better than I thought I could get so that help push me to go for the more expensive vehicle.

With the 4 you do get more room and better interior refinement but it is muted in terms of it's driving fell when you compare it to the 2. The 2 certainly felt more connected to the road and it is easier to "throw around".

I don't think I could have gone wrong with either car. Now I'll have to start looking at the 4 forum. Maybe I'll look at the 2 again when the cabriolet comes out. I don't like hard top convertibles so I wouldn't get a 4 cab. Have fun with your 2's.

ska///235i · 04-30-2014, 10:26 AM

But isnt the 4 shorter than the 2?

warmtoes · 04-30-2014, 10:42 AM

You mean lower roof line? Yes, the 4 has a lower roof line but it's overall leg room difference is significant and that's what I'm looking at. I am 6' tall and sat in the back seat in both of them with the driver seat set to where I would want it and the 4 had better overall room. My kids are almost 15 and 12 and for them the 4 would be more comfortable. For me the driver there is a width increase going from the 2 to the 4 but either way I would be fine.

snakeshit87 · 04-30-2014, 02:43 PM

Great Choice! Did something quite similar: i switched from 235i to 435d xdrive.
Mostly because the Interieur just Feels larger in the 4 Series. Even thou i dont really Need the space, the choice just feels right.
Nevertheless the 2 Series is a great car, as you said, there is no wrong choice! :-)

yep · 05-01-2014, 12:19 PM

Yea, you need a family car, not a coupe.

warmtoes · 05-01-2014, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yep

Yea, you need a family car, not a coupe.

Not even sure what that means but if it's your way of defending your decision to get a M235i, that's good for you. Troll alert.

04-30-2014, 09:28 AM	#1
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Changed my M235i xDrive order to a 435i xDrive After placing an order for the M235i xDrive a month and a little bit ago I had some second thoughts. Not because there's anything wrong with the 2. I previously had a 135i cab when the kids were young and have had an X3 for the past 3 years. I think I just got used to the space. The M235i is such a fun car to drive but I needed that little bit extra room in the back seat so I pulled the trigger on a 435i xDrive on the train from Halifax. With it being month end the deal I got was far better than I thought I could get so that help push me to go for the more expensive vehicle. With the 4 you do get more room and better interior refinement but it is muted in terms of it's driving fell when you compare it to the 2. The 2 certainly felt more connected to the road and it is easier to "throw around". I don't think I could have gone wrong with either car. Now I'll have to start looking at the 4 forum. Maybe I'll look at the 2 again when the cabriolet comes out. I don't like hard top convertibles so I wouldn't get a 4 cab. Have fun with your 2's. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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04-30-2014, 10:26 AM	#2
ska///235i ***** noob 1368 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	But isnt the 4 shorter than the 2? __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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04-30-2014, 10:42 AM	#3
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	You mean lower roof line? Yes, the 4 has a lower roof line but it's overall leg room difference is significant and that's what I'm looking at. I am 6' tall and sat in the back seat in both of them with the driver seat set to where I would want it and the 4 had better overall room. My kids are almost 15 and 12 and for them the 4 would be more comfortable. For me the driver there is a width increase going from the 2 to the 4 but either way I would be fine. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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04-30-2014, 02:43 PM	#4
snakeshit87 New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E46 330i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Great Choice! Did something quite similar: i switched from 235i to 435d xdrive. Mostly because the Interieur just Feels larger in the 4 Series. Even thou i dont really Need the space, the choice just feels right. Nevertheless the 2 Series is a great car, as you said, there is no wrong choice! :-)
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05-01-2014, 12:19 PM	#5
yep Private First Class 11 Rep 105 Posts Drives: M235i ED June 11 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Deutschland iTrader: (0)	Yea, you need a family car, not a coupe.
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