[g18galvin]

For fun I wanted to see what the 1 series owners thought of the 2 series,
I went over on the forum and searched m235i and started reading a few threads and I was surprised to see all the hate of the 2er. Although our cars got relatively good reviews across the experts, The 1ers hate the look and the biggest complaint was the electric power steering felt numb and most would never trade their e82.

I'm coming from an M roadster, although I miss the light nimble car,I feel my m235i is superior.

Your thoughts?

[auf Deutsch]

Same goes with E9x M3 owners describing F8x. I think it's mainly a matter of justifying their car buying decision. Some enthusiasts are territorial when it comes to their beloved cars.

The pissing matches on these forums are entertaining, to me at least. Go check out a Mopar, Chevy, or Ford forum. Those guys are over the top with their tunnel vision.

[deathsliver]

I traded my 128i for a 235i. Not even close....the 2 is a MUCH better car IMHO.

[wjones14]

Originally Posted by auf Deutsche

Same goes with E9x M3 owners describing F8x. I think it's mainly a matter of justifying their car buying decision. Some enthusiasts are territorial when it comes to their beloved cars.

The pissing matches on these forums are entertaining, to me at least. Go check out a Mopar, Chevy, or Ford forum. Those guys are over the top with their tunnel vision.

Actually I think the Mustang6g forum (S550) is quite civil and open minded. I posted a thread there about cross-shopping the M235i with the 2015 Mustang, and surprisingly there was a lot of support for the BMW there. Not much hate at all, though most predictably argued in favor of the Mustang.

Oddly, however, there was some negativity toward BMW - from a 135i owner!

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...s550-3840.html

[BD_F22]

It's mostly because of the notion everyone believes the car they drive is superior to everyone elses car. I can honestly say though one of my buddies has one of the quickest stock turbo 135s in our area and he said my 235 is basically a perfected version of his car. So some 1 series owners respect our cars and some are probably jealous they don't have one which causes some hate. At the end of the day we all have some nice ass cars and could be doing alot worse for ourselves haha

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by wjones14

Actually I think the Mustang6g forum (S550) is quite civil and open minded. I posted a thread there about cross-shopping the M235i with the 2015 Mustang, and surprisingly there was a lot of support for the BMW there. Not much hate at all, though most predictably argued in favor of the Mustang.

Oddly, however, there was some negativity toward BMW - from a 135i owner!

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...s550-3840.html

That's been a fun thread, just a shame that there's someone filled with so much animosity toward the F22 (can you guess which guy that is? ). Of course it just so happens to be a 135i owner, going along with OP's point here. I'm still waiting to do my write up for the S550 since my one for the M235i in that thread was fun to do.

Haters gon' hate. Everyone on here with a 2er knows they have a great car. I don't think I'll ever warm up to the 435i in the same way that fell in love with my E92, but I'm not going to say it's a lesser car.

[abp689]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

That's been a fun thread, just a shame that there's someone filled with so much animosity toward the F22 (can you guess which guy that is? ). Of course it just so happens to be a 135i owner, going along with OP's point here. I'm still waiting to do my write up for the S550 since my one for the M235i in that thread was fun to do.

Haters gon' hate. Everyone on here with a 2er knows they have a great car. I don't think I'll ever warm up to the 435i in the same way that fell in love with my E92, but I'm not going to say it's a lesser car.

Yeah, he's on a bit of a tear.

+1 on the mustang forum civility. They seem to be good car enthusiast.

[LDSM]

I've found hate amongst bmw owners is some of the worst in comparison to other brands, for some reason

[jmkr]

I have an M235i (which I love like my own son), but test drove a 135is early last year and man it was good. I held out for the 2 series... but if I could choose between the two today, with both being brand new .. I really think I would be driving a different car.

/runs

[hyperzulu]

The 2015 m235i is way better than the 2014. lol

[david.orr]

No hate from me

[ska///235i]

The 1 is so ugly only a mother could love

[Macphisto]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

The 1 is so ugly only a mother could love

I like the looks except the headlights >

[Pray for Mojo]

Originally Posted by mybostonjack

I like the looks except the headlights >

Who doesn't like the botox suprised eyebrows look?

[doublevanosrc]

Originally Posted by g18galvin

The 1ers hate the look and the biggest complaint was the electric power steering felt numb and most would never trade their e82.

I spend some time on 1addicts and see very little bickering about the design. Most complaints are about the steering feel but lets be honest it is numb when compared to the E82. Design of course goes to the 2er but that can be subjective because everyone has different tastes.

[Wheelwright]

Originally Posted by mybostonjack

I like the looks except the headlights >

Agree. However 1-series headlights look okay in Europe because of clear side indicators (as opposed to amber ones we get in America which really uglify the car).

[abirmaher]

As someone who came from a 135i, they are right on the steering feel. I preferred how the 1 felt. In every other way though I prefer the 2. Thats my 2 cents.

[onatuesday]

You're also going to get hate from the f3x crowd. From the f8x crowd. You have to keep in mind each of these forums has a self selecting bias.

[tccox]

Traded my 2012 128 for my 2014 228 Msport. Love/loved both cars. If the 128 had been a manual I'd still be driving it. My biggest regret, that big six sounded sooooooooo good,

[shazzy04]

I love my 2015 m235i, and I was gonna purchase a 135, but I'm glad I made the decision. Much more aggresive imo

[3.0L]

Displays of hate, jealousy or displeasure are not limited to the 2-series or even to cars. It happens with almost anything - coffee to houses; clothing to landscaping. No matter your choice, you can bet someone will find fault with what you like. As far as I'm concerned, they go pound sand.

[Kgolf31]

I personally don't like the technology bundled on the newer cars, it prevents what I want to do with it.