[2breezy]

I just made the same decision. Bought a 2015 M235i because 21k out the door. Someone traded it in on a Acura SUV and had paid it off. Must have not gotten much for trade in.

I think the 240i had collision avoidance if I recall. That was a big loss, as my new driving teen will occasionally pilot the car. I really wanted the 240, but, again, 21k at a dealer 10 miles from me made all the difference.

[seansurfn2]

ya but truth is who is going to go 500+ hp ? i think both motors are great and my 2014 n55 motor has been amazing after 30k miles. b58 is solid too.. heard coolant issue is an easy fix ? the b58 def handles more power but i plan to keep my m235i for awhile with 390hp now and will big turbo it after my next home flip

[USA-RET]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

Buy the newest and lowest mileage 2 series you can afford. Simple as that. Either one is great and both motors are reliable. You should always have $5k you can part with just in case. If you can't stomach that, a used BMW isn't a wise choice.

This advice pretty much sums it up from every angle.

[BimBimM2]

Originally Posted by USA-RET

This advice pretty much sums it up from every angle.

Yup, I second that. Indeed that's sound advice: buy the newest and the lowest mileage BMW you can, with a "oh crap fund" on the side. I would emphasize "lowest mileage" a bit more than "newest" since the probability of gremlins showing up increases exponentially with time, regardless of MY for the current 2 series