Finally got a test drive in a M235i

pruettfan · 04-11-2015, 09:47 PM

Went looking at cars today with a buddy and decided to break down and take an M235i for a test drive. I have avoided this because I am a year away from being able to buy a new car and I was fully aware I would fall in love based upon all of the things I have read and watched online. Well, I am in love. I was really blown away by how quick the car was and how connected the driving experience is. Can't wait till June of 2016 when I will be able to make my move. I am happy to have driven the car but the wait will be torture.

Supernaut · 04-11-2015, 10:03 PM

It's a pretty amazing car and will be worth the wait. By then we should be at the M240i, so we'll have to see what changes are coming with that.

Hasek9339 · 04-12-2015, 06:51 AM

I'm down to the M235i or MK7 Golf R....just need to get my hands on an R to test drive...

moldcad · 04-12-2015, 07:19 AM

Take both, if you can - just as I did, after the not-so-nice 2 years with the F10 528xi...

They are both small cars (even EU standards), but I drive alone 99% of the time so that is not a concern. To the opposite - by being small and powerful, they're both very agile, tossable and both really deserve the "driver's car" attribute. While being so close in the above feature, each is totally different that the other as far as driving experience - the R being AWD and my M235i - RWD...Lots of fun changing between them indeed!

Mjosh · 04-15-2015, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

I'm down to the M235i or MK7 Golf R....just need to get my hands on an R to test drive...

Just watch the Chris Harris comparison! But again your opinion can be different. Good luck!

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pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Finally got a test drive in a M235i Went looking at cars today with a buddy and decided to break down and take an M235i for a test drive. I have avoided this because I am a year away from being able to buy a new car and I was fully aware I would fall in love based upon all of the things I have read and watched online. Well, I am in love. I was really blown away by how quick the car was and how connected the driving experience is. Can't wait till June of 2016 when I will be able to make my move. I am happy to have driven the car but the wait will be torture.
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Supernaut Little Deuce Coupe 391 Rep 635 Posts Drives: SO M2C Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 competi ... [0.00]	It's a pretty amazing car and will be worth the wait. By then we should be at the M240i, so we'll have to see what changes are coming with that. __________________ ex: 2004 Thermonuclear Yellow RX-8\|6MT ex: 2015 Estoril Blue M235i \|6MT\|slicktop\|MP exhaust - PCD 2020 Sunset Orange M2C\|6MT\|Black 788s
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Hasek9339 Lieutenant 48 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (2)	I'm down to the M235i or MK7 Golf R....just need to get my hands on an R to test drive...
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04-12-2015, 07:19 AM	#4
moldcad Major 262 Rep 1,091 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	Take both, if you can - just as I did, after the not-so-nice 2 years with the F10 528xi... They are both small cars (even EU standards), but I drive alone 99% of the time so that is not a concern. To the opposite - by being small and powerful, they're both very agile, tossable and both really deserve the "driver's car" attribute. While being so close in the above feature, each is totally different that the other as far as driving experience - the R being AWD and my M235i - RWD...Lots of fun changing between them indeed! __________________ previous: 2003 E46 330i SMG just sold: 2013 F10 528i xDrive my AWD beater: 2015 Golf R mk7 DSG my RWD pirate & long-distance cruiser: 2015 M235i AT8, LSD
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