What's your next car?

p912guy · 01-08-2017, 11:39 AM

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The M235i is the best car I ever had, but one minute I love it and the next minute I'm sort of already bored by it. Envy for the M2 probably has something to do with that.

A major reason I'm looking at the Focus is that it could be my daily driver year round, like the Mustang was. I'd get to enjoy it every day. I know plenty of people on this forum use the 2 Series as a daily driver in all kinds of weather, but to me it's such a nice car that I have a problem subjecting it to snow, slush, salt, and even rain for that matter. Yes, I do have a problem...

Yes, you have a problem. Count me in the DD camp. DRIVE IT! Life is short. The Focus RS may be a great car but as you said, it's still a Ford Focus. I truly love my M235 Convertible, so I don't see how anyone could be happy moving from an M235i to a Focus. Okay, I am biased. I had the Ford Mustang GT on my list for a very brief time, but it was simply too big and too ubiquitous to stay on my list very long. My previous car was a MINI Cooper S that I really loved and at one time thought was the perfect combination of fun, performance and good fuel economy making it the perfect personal transportation choice, but there is absolutely no comparison between it and the M235i.

We all flirt with the thought of driving something different, but remember it's just flirtation and the grass isn't always greener.

msej449 · 01-08-2017, 11:40 AM

Rolls-Royce Dawn, convertible is the only car I would want to replace my M235i convertible unless it's another M2xxi. I have £10K already saved, with trade-in, that's only another £260K to go ....

Then I'd have to move because my drive isn't big enough, nor is the garage. And really, it'd be better in somewhere more sunny like the South of France, so I'd have to buy a villa there ... so much expense. And I'd probably keep the M235i anyway for trips to the supermarket.

bartginger · 01-08-2017, 11:53 AM

M2.

DF · 01-08-2017, 01:16 PM

Hard to say. I bought my car and plan to keep it 7 years. The way things move in the auto industry it's hard to pick a specific car. It will be a quick and comfortable coupe or vert. What kind? I don't know. Probably a 4 series but I won't know till then

2seriesaddict · 01-08-2017, 01:21 PM

Next car: i8 unless there's a crossover between i8 and i3. Maybe i5? Will keep my 2er until I have enough saved (maybe 5 years)

hhuffman · 01-09-2017, 07:56 AM

It seems to me that the only option to get "more of the same" of the M235 is a 911. Maybe an S4, but I think that's too bloated compared to the driving characteristics of the 235. Sooooo nimble and quick.

Stockholmarn · 01-09-2017, 09:02 AM

M235 now sold - F31 330i M Sport company car ordered.
Will be interesting to see how they compare!

B_Rice · 01-09-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bartginger

My next car will be an M2, if I can ever get an allotment for one and an agreement to sell it to me at MSRP. So far, no go.

We have one at my dealership.

01-08-2017, 11:40 AM	#134
msej449 msej449 514 Rep 717 Posts Drives: M235i Convertible +LSD 2016 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Coast UK & Swiss Alps iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Peugeot e208 GT [0.00] 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	Rolls-Royce Dawn, convertible is the only car I would want to replace my M235i convertible unless it's another M2xxi. I have £10K already saved, with trade-in, that's only another £260K to go .... Then I'd have to move because my drive isn't big enough, nor is the garage. And really, it'd be better in somewhere more sunny like the South of France, so I'd have to buy a villa there ... so much expense. And I'd probably keep the M235i anyway for trips to the supermarket. __________________ 2016 M235i Convertible Estoril Blue & Oyster 2023 Peugeot e-208 GT (electric)
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01-08-2017, 11:53 AM	#135
bartginger Second Lieutenant 421 Rep 298 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	M2.
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01-08-2017, 01:16 PM	#136
DF Major 239 Rep 1,255 Posts Drives: F23 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sherman Oaks iTrader: (0)	Hard to say. I bought my car and plan to keep it 7 years. The way things move in the auto industry it's hard to pick a specific car. It will be a quick and comfortable coupe or vert. What kind? I don't know. Probably a 4 series but I won't know till then
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01-08-2017, 01:21 PM	#137
2seriesaddict Private 22 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 220i with m235 looks Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mexico, DF iTrader: (0)	Next car: i8 unless there's a crossover between i8 and i3. Maybe i5? Will keep my 2er until I have enough saved (maybe 5 years) __________________ :: Current :: Base 220i Sport, Aero package, Avery Blue Matte Metallic Wrap, AC Schnitzer Repro, Injen Intake Evo, Remus Exhaust x4, Performance Diffuser :: Pending :: AC Schnitzer AC-1 Wheels + Michelin PSS
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01-09-2017, 07:56 AM	#138
hhuffman New Member 8 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bedford NH iTrader: (0)	It seems to me that the only option to get "more of the same" of the M235 is a 911. Maybe an S4, but I think that's too bloated compared to the driving characteristics of the 235. Sooooo nimble and quick.
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01-09-2017, 09:02 AM	#139
Stockholmarn Private First Class 435 Rep 192 Posts Drives: G81 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	M235 now sold - F31 330i M Sport company car ordered. Will be interesting to see how they compare!
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