[DanG]

Is it just me or does it bother any one else that 228i has more color choices than the M235i?

I like my EB but some of the choices the 228i has that the M235i doesn't are killer colors.

[2+3=5]

yes very frustrating!

[williewonkerz]

Originally Posted by DanG

Is it just me or does it bother any one else that 228i has more color choices than the M235i?

I like my EB but some of the choices the 228i has that the M235i doesn't are killer colors.

Yes, however, I suspect some of them will be on the "M2". You can't help but think that Valencia Orange being on a 228 in NON M-Sport only is a key indicator they don't want anything orange and sporty to confuse with what will likely be the M2.

The moment you try to make a 2 series sporty, VO is unavailable.

[Canaletto]

Originally Posted by williewonkerz

The moment you try to make a 2 series sporty, VO is unavailable.

Well, not entirely true.

You can still get Valencia Orange with the Sport Line.

[kaputt]

I just wish you could get Jet Black on the 228i M Sport.

[disco4me]

And what about not being able to get the black/oyster combination for interior of M235i? Is it really that hard to do?

[BEM-S4]

Williewonkerz - I understand your logic but disagree with BMW's decision if that's in fact the case. I have always been a huge fan of exclusive S colors for Audi, M for bMW, etc. If it were up to me Valencia and maybe even Estoril would be M only. What they are doing now with the "mid level" M235 having fewer options than the 228 just makes zero sense. Not hating on the 228 folks, I don't think they should have fewer color options than 235 necessarily but for the opposite to be true, namely spending $10k more on a car and having fewer choices, just rubs me the wrong way.

[williewonkerz]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Williewonkerz - I understand your logic but disagree with BMW's decision if that's in fact the case. I have always been a huge fan of exclusive S colors for Audi, M for bMW, etc. If it were up to me Valencia and maybe even Estoril would be M only. What they are doing now with the "mid level" M235 having fewer options than the 228 just makes zero sense. Not hating on the 228 folks, I don't think they should have fewer color options than 235 necessarily but for the opposite to be true, namely spending $10k more on a car and having fewer choices, just rubs me the wrong way.

It's the Internet so I'm talking completely out of my buttocks but I'm like you, I cannot fathom their thinking either.

I just get this feeling they don't want msport cars and m235 to have M colors unless it's an MCar.

But again, it's my arse, and the interwebz

[disco4me]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I don't think they should have fewer color options than 235 necessarily but for the opposite to be true, namely spending $10k more on a car and having fewer choices, just rubs me the wrong way.

+1
In this case More means Less. From a marketing perspective, how do fewer choices or non-exclusive choices for exterior and interiors colors motivate people to move up? Doesn't make sense.

[DanG]

I wish I could have gotten a deep sea blue M235i.

[jgunnz]

Originally Posted by DanG

I wish I could have gotten a deep sea blue M235i.

+1

[Qunadry]

The limited color choices is just another reason I will keep my 135i and not consider a M235i. The real deal killers are the electric assist power steering, no way to get rid of the I-drive and no oil or coolant temperature gauge. What I really miss is my 2000 323Ci. Real tires standard, a dipstick and a full size spare tire on an alloy wheel. Call me a luddite if you want, but the 323Ci was an Ultimate Driving Machine. The 135i became close when I ditched the run-flats but the 323Ci was better.

[Lucky13]

BMW has not changed anything, there are less color options on "all" M Sport BMW's. Bought a 2013 X1 M Sport and there were 5 color choices total so they didn't just come up with this idea for the M235.

[franzrya]

I think the blue, white, and grey look great on the car, but it is a bit frustrating.

[Canaletto]

Originally Posted by Qunadry

...no oil or coolant temperature gauge...

There are a couple of ways around that, like the electronic steering wheel.

[Qunadry]

Originally Posted by Canaletto

There are a couple of ways around that, like the electronic steering wheel.

My point exactly, you have to purchase something to get what was standard on the 135i (oil temperature gauge).

[leon1984]

Originally Posted by Lucky13

BMW has not changed anything, there are less color options on "all" M Sport BMW's. Bought a 2013 X1 M Sport and there were 5 color choices total so they didn't just come up with this idea for the M235.

Until they bring out some M sport only colours (carbon black on the 1 coupe for example)