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03-13-2019, 12:05 PM | #1 |
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How many here are previous e92 owners and how was the transfer?
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Im still a huge e92 fanboy but the m235 is growing on me and it certainly is becoming the better option in Sweden price wise. I live up north so I've only seen one m240 live in red, how are the lines of the car and how much better is the drive compared to the 2 e92s I've owned ? Pete |
03-13-2019, 12:21 PM | #2 |
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I'm afraid I can't help you with your question, but I thought it was against the law to sell red cars in Sweden? Sorry, just kidding!
I picked up an Electric Silver Volvo V70R at the factory in Göteborg back in 2006. The young lady assisting me with the paperwork told me that the Swedish people working in the Volvo Overseas Delivery department couldn't understand why so many of the foreigners coming to pick up their cars had chosen a red car. I tried to explain (because some people like that color!), but I don't think she understood. Later I learned that flashy colors, whether in cars or in clothing, are not generally accepted style in Sweden. No doubt there are exceptions - e.g., a lady wearing a red dress to a Christmas party. /digression
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03-13-2019, 03:29 PM | #4 |
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E92, bah! E46 is the beast for me, the best looking BMW in the last 40 years. That said, of all the new models, I do find the F22 appealing and it handles waaay better than any E92 I know of, well except maybe for the steering, but that ain't coming back.
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E46, E92, F22, all beautiful cars that age well!
While the E92 is very sleek, the sides are plain. I just love the curves on the sides of the F22. Yes it looks taller, but only compared to the very long E92. |
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03-13-2019, 06:30 PM | #6 |
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The e92 is a beauty ! However, I love the new tech, seats and over all feel of the m235 better. As above poster stated, it feels more nimble and balanced. Quicker turn in I think...
It is a worthy successor!
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03-13-2019, 06:39 PM | #7 |
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The car's lines look best from the side and when it's facing away from you. It also photographs much better from these angles. I don't like the lines as much when the car's facing you - here are a few examples in Melbourne Red.
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03-13-2019, 07:59 PM | #8 |
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Whenever I look at the F22 it always reminds me of an E46 coupe, I think honestly that the F22 is the modern interpretation of the E46. Just looking at this image, the side profiles are so very close to each other in design.
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Can't comment on driving the e92, but boy do they still get my attention when I see a clean LCI model on the streets! I especially like how the hardtop 'vert looks for some reason.
Not sure how true it actually is, but a very experienced European car mechanic who bought one for modding told me he "loves them, but literally everything will break... I mean everything." He then proceeded to show me how even the window switches inside the car were broken. LOL
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I had an E90 335i, I know it's not the same but... I like the E92 body, I love the F22 body. Hands down the F22 is better looking car to me. In fact, I think the E46 coupe is a better looking car than the E92. I'm bummed that I never got to own a E46.
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Yeah, as mentioned, the F22 is much more fun to drive while the E92 is more luxurious feeling with the longer wheelbase and tight steering. The biggest issue I have with my F22 is all the squeaks, rattles, and clunks since purchasing the vehicle new. This is the first of three BMW's that I've had with these types of issues, which leads me to think either they cheaped out on the materials and/or workmanship. Don't get me wrong, I really like my F22 but it does seem like they took some shortcuts along the way, and not to mention the electric power steering sucks.
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Came from an e92 325i, for me personally, hydraulic steering, heftiness and perhaps interior quality (both were a little dated for its time) of the e92 was reassuring but in every other area the f22 wins. The e92 was more a cruiser, the f22 a go kart.
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Not exactly the F22 but owned one E46, then 2 x E92 one a pre LCI and then the Sport high line.
One manual and one the DCT. Now an M2 DCT all great cars...but the M2 wins |
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