The article below is from Today's Journal, 21 May, 2022. His logic behind his recommendation of the 230 vs. the 240 is somewhat similar to why I chose my 230i in 2018.
Ben Sanford
The 230i Coupe, a core model from BMW’s redesigned 2 Series family, is affordably gorgeous—and just sporty enough, says Dan Neil, who is here to talk you out of unnecessary upgrades.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/2022-bm...ew-11652987717
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'18 m230i, Mineral Grey, MT, M-sport, Track Handling, Premium, H-K audio, CarPlay, no Moonroof,
'21 m330ix, Mineral Gray, Navi, Driver Assist, Park Assist, 19' orbit grey wheels (wife's car)