[SuitedUp]

Originally Posted by Rupes

I think the Msport 228 wheels look better than the M235. Some 19's on both models seems to be sorely needed though.

I like the Sport Line wheels better than all of them. The Msport vs 235 are close for me.

[basiluf]

Originally Posted by SuitedUp

I like the Sport Line wheels better than all of them. The Msport vs 235 are close for me.

I agree 100%.

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by jrstech

Thought I'd share my new AW addition

What percent tint is that? Looks real good!

[basiluf]

Originally Posted by 2ForMe

jrstech I see you took yours straight from the dealership to the tint shop.

I think you went too dark. I would have left the sexy coral red leather a little more visible through the windows, but anyway...enjoy

there is no such thing as too dark in south florida.

[therealm3]

Originally Posted by Rupes

I think the Msport 228 wheels look better than the M235. Some 19's on both models seems to be sorely needed though.

the 228 M sport wheels absolutely look better. wish they were available on the M235...

I am thinking that 19's will only make the already decent sized fender gap look worse, like how it does on E9x cars without a drop.

[pkagrawal]

I maybe late to the party, but looks like the AW M235i in the original post by klepto doesn't have the sport automatic (steering mounted) shifters. bmwusa.com lists that as a standard feature on the M235i. Am I missing something?

[ScottMZ3]

Originally Posted by pkagrawal

I maybe late to the party, but looks like the AW M235i in the original post by klepto doesn't have the sport automatic (steering mounted) shifters. bmwusa.com lists that as a standard feature on the M235i. Am I missing something?

Wow, you are right. All M235i automatics should have paddles. Something is wrong there!

[jms644]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

Wow, you are right. All M235i automatics should have paddles. Something is wrong there!

I saw a few posts on another thread (can't seem to find it now) about dealerships that accidentally ticked the "steptronic" option. Apparently these dealerships incorrectly thought that the 6spd manual was the standard and the steptronic option was the 8spd sport auto with paddle shifters. What they didn't know is that the 8spd sport auto with paddle shifters is in fact standard (as you mentioned) and checking the steptronic option actually reverts you back to the standard (non-sport) 8spd auto without the paddle shifters, i.e. the one that comes standard in the 3er before paying the $500 sport auto option. My advice to everyone is to shop carefully and avoid that non-sport auto it makes a huge difference! Don't turn the dealership's mistake into your buyers remorse!

[golf4501]

Originally Posted by ScottMZ3

Wow, you are right. All M235i automatics should have paddles. Something is wrong there!

There was another thread that said they were standard from the factory, but there is an option to not get them.

[note46]

Originally Posted by pkagrawal

I maybe late to the party, but looks like the AW M235i in the original post by klepto doesn't have the sport automatic (steering mounted) shifters. bmwusa.com lists that as a standard feature on the M235i. Am I missing something?

I test drove that exact car. They only had 1 for demo and it does have paddle shifters.

[darcivic00si]

Originally Posted by note46

I test drove that exact car. They only had 1 for demo and it does have paddle shifters.

Yeah, I was going to say that it has the sport gear lever, so it should have paddles and they are just not visible in the pics from the angle.

[Deso]

I have driven two 228i's. One had the paddles and the other didn't. Coming from a manual I don't recall noticing a difference. I was more focused on finding the clutch pedal.

[pkagrawal]

I found this thread (http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...26&postcount=9) in this forum. Although that talks about the 228i, it looks like the order page for the M235i is buggy as well for the dealers :-)

I'm going for a test drive of the M235i on Saturday. Yay!

[pkagrawal]

@note46 Thank god for that! They would've had a a hard time selling a M235i with a steptronic otherwise!

[sfheat]

Originally Posted by klepto

The western region cars get unloaded at Port Hueneme down in SoCal. They should already have them, it actually takes longer to get to the West Coast.

How long does it take to get from Port Hueneme to the East Bay? Mine just hit the port this morning. Dealer says 1-2 days, possible?

[Jeff231]

Mine arrived at port may 1st and I took delivery today at concord bmw in the east bay.

[///M235i]

Originally Posted by jms644

I saw a few posts on another thread (can't seem to find it now) about dealerships that accidentally ticked the "steptronic" option. Apparently these dealerships incorrectly thought that the 6spd manual was the standard and the steptronic option was the 8spd sport auto with paddle shifters. What they didn't know is that the 8spd sport auto with paddle shifters is in fact standard (as you mentioned) and checking the steptronic option actually reverts you back to the standard (non-sport) 8spd auto without the paddle shifters, i.e. the one that comes standard in the 3er before paying the $500 sport auto option. My advice to everyone is to shop carefully and avoid that non-sport auto it makes a huge difference! Don't turn the dealership's mistake into your buyers remorse!

Oh gosh I think there's something wrong with my order! On my order sheet under options category has a code of 2TB sport automatic transmission with shift paddles. I thought this was standard! Am I getting the correct transmission? Why is it listed under options???