Just came back from Test Driving the M235i (with pics and videos) |
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02-18-2014, 02:35 PM | #111 | |
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02-18-2014, 02:42 PM | #113 | |
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In addition to our M235i, we also have a 228i (kind of shown in the picture above). www.Instagram.com/BMWPortland for more pictures. The M235i still has the shipping spacers installed in these pictures. Comparing to our 128i. |
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Wow mineral grey looks really really nice
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02-18-2014, 03:32 PM | #116 |
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hmm, yeah, not feeling them...just don't think it's necessary. it's almost as if they didn't want to make them aluminum like Audi's so ended up with silver. it just looks out of place.
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02-18-2014, 03:32 PM | #117 |
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It would be nice if you didn't spread mis-information. As of January 9th, all parts that are port installed are fully residualized....
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02-18-2014, 03:48 PM | #118 | |
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02-18-2014, 04:01 PM | #119 |
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How is seating position great and then a con? Bmw really needs to get rid of this high seating position imo. I guess for the masses its great visibility. For us, it just plain old sucks.
Are you also saying that its impossible to skid on the pss?! |
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02-18-2014, 04:20 PM | #120 |
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Great stuff here, I am very close to ordering one myself. I am torn between the 228 and the 335 but hoping to test drive them within the next week or two. One thing that will be difficult to test is a manual tranny. I know they are not as fast or efficient, but they are for the most part so much more enjoyable and that weighs more to me than 0-60 times. I have been an Audi guy in the past, currently driving a 2011 A5 with a 6 speed. I love how that car shifts and the only experience I have had with a BMW was a 2009 M Coupe my brother owned. The 6 speed on that vehicle seemed rough, clunky, slow, and required effort to pull through the gates. Hoping that was the exception and not the rule with BMW manual transmissions?
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02-18-2014, 05:16 PM | #121 | |
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The CON regarding the seating position has nothing to do with adjustability or position relationship. It just that you sit higher, or this car sits higher, or it feels like you're sitting higher, than in a 3/4 series. The Michelin super sports are amazing I'm not saying it's impossible to slide the car I'm just saying on the street you would have to be driving recklessly unless it was slick out. I really like the car, I think it's great. It reminds me a lot of my old M3 it's not an M3 but it will give you 7-8 10th of the driving dynamic minus the M exclusive bells and whistles.
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02-18-2014, 06:00 PM | #122 | |
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Fuk, headlight washers are included..dawm i hate those on my e90 and had to disable it
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yes port installed is in the lease..but most parts one would wish are not at the port...and unsure if and when they will be....misinformation would be saying that after your lease the vehicle..and the MPA parts are not the port. later on ordering at the dealer in the future they would be in the lease. they would not be...check and see how many are at the Port...not a lot that I can see listed from the SA....
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02-18-2014, 08:29 PM | #126 |
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It looks like space grey metallic in person
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02-18-2014, 09:25 PM | #128 |
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I really don't understand why posters make posts like this...?? If you don't like it, fine, just move on. There are lots of folks on here that do like it, and don't really care about your dislikes. What is the point??
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I think almost everyone can agree that BMW could have put some more thought into the bland, uninspired rear tail lights but overall I think the car looks good. It doesn't have the sleekness of the M-Sport 4 series exterior but it makes up for that underneath the hood
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02-18-2014, 10:34 PM | #130 |
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Looks good!
I like the comparison shot with the 128i. I was leaning towards a 435i vert but as soon as press photos release of the 235i vert I'm sure I'll lose interest in the 435i real quick. Sight unseen, the 235i performance wise is more interesting just on paper anyone would agree. I bet the brakes are fantastic. Side note: I'm really liking the SBM color with Ful Oyster interior on a 235i convertible 2 series convertible press release cannot come soon enough....now it's time plot out my master plan to ditch my F30 3er.
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I think some people come to forums to check out new cars/tech and then sometimes vent. If you don't like the new 2 series and have been reading a lot prior to arrival, it might be a disappointment. I like the car, but the mirrors are ridiculous. Might as well have painted the bootlid silver. |
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Not saying I would turn down a M3/M4, but I can think of plenty of things that I would/could spend money on that isn't a car. With that said congrats on having one on order. It's likely the car I will get next, once my lease is up. |
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