[SCOTT26]

BMW 220d

[Ramos]

The embargo has been lifted !!! It's the 25th somewhere around the globe

[vinny84]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMW 220d and BMW M235i

More M235i pics please!

[BimmerDreamer]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

To be in that range, the car is going to have to start lower than mid 40s and I dont think that will happen.

However, if you work with someone like David Aviles, who uses VIR/invoice pricing, you might be able to get there with holiday and loyalty cash.

It made a big difference for me on my 2011 E82. I won't ever buy another BMW from someone else--he's great...

New to this thread and on the cusp of my first BMW purchase. It sounds like you guys have some serious insight on who to deal with and how to get best pricing. Where is David and is there a thread or place to get advice? I give serious appreciation to your help.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by Ramos

The embargo has been lifted !!! It's the 25th somewhere around the globe

There definitely isn't much more to see.... really quite amazing how many pics have been leaked on this release. We do need to see more angles of the interior though.

[Ramos]

Is the interior any different from the F20? The layout is beautiful, my only concern would be quality of materials relative to the F30

[fedorkillanenko]

its gonna be hard to decide between the 228i with m perfromace package and the m235i.

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMW 220d

Scott26: i've spoken to someone who told me that there is NO 2 Gran Coupe (4 door) in the pipeline at all. No plans to make a 4 door. This is contrary to what you've stated in the past. I've also been told the M2 is "42 months away". Any further thoughts or updates regarding these 2 ideas/cars?

[wkndracr]

I've never been 100% in love with the front end of my e82, but I'm really digging the M235i. Too bad about that hood line. I heard somewhere this is to comply with EU pedestrian crash standards? Why can't people just stay out of the road?! I'm not sure how I feel about the interior though. Doesn't seem as "clean" as the e82. I guess I'll have to see it in person.

[GFK007]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Scott--are the M235's going to be available with non-gunmetal wheels?

I've noticed that you have a strong disliking for gun metal wheels...

I may have to go aftermarket, or else go with what I hope will be a BMW performance option.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by BimmerDreamer

New to this thread and on the cusp of my first BMW purchase. It sounds like you guys have some serious insight on who to deal with and how to get best pricing. Where is David and is there a thread or place to get advice? I give serious appreciation to your help.

David is at Steve Thomas BMW in Cali--but you can also pick a car up at his former dealership in Baltimore if you're on the East Coast. EDIT--just saw yo're in SF--his current dealer is where you wanna be.

EDIT #2 here is the contact info: Need a quote?..David Aviles Email link | T.805.482.8878 ask for David Aviles


If you search for GOLFFFR on the forum, all David's contact info is there.

He is a good dude and BMW enthusiast. He has a Fire Orange M3.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by GFK007

I've noticed that you have a strong disliking for gun metal wheels...

I may have to go aftermarket, or else go with what I hope will be a BMW performance option.

They can be cool, in small circumstances.

I just prefer the bright silver finish that I have on my wheels now--most cars don't have it, and it looks awesome when the car is rolling by.

[Jason]

U.S. pricing and more to be revealed soon. Check back in an hour.

[Red Bread]

Judging by the pic of the 220d with silver wheels, they'll exist in regular silver. Of course I don't know if you can order the M235i with them that way yet. Wurth silver is a match to the BMW finish though, should you be adventurous.

Oops, not the same wheel as the M235i.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Judging by the pic of the 220d with silver wheels, they'll exist in regular silver. Of course I don't know if you can order the M235i with them that way yet. Wurth silver is a match to the BMW finish though, should you be adventurous.

Oops, not the same wheel as the M235i.

When our South African friend posted the stuff from the BMW config. there, it showed the current wheel in a silver and a gunmetal. I just can't tell from these pics which way it is...

[SCOTT26]

Int.

[BwoodBMW]

So this interior shot is not the M235i right? (different steering wheel)... I'm excited to see the alcantara interior that we saw on some of the tester cars. Pricing coming soon, can't wait!

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Int.

[Red Bread]

At least in that interior pic, the seats look like they might be thinner than what our E82 had, allowing for more effective space in the back, which would be very nice.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

At least in that interior pic, the seats look like they might be thinner than what our E82 had, allowing for more effective space in the back, which would be very nice.

I would love it if we were to get the cloth option here...

[SCOTT26]

M Sport Euro only.

[Variance]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

M Sport Euro only.

So the M-sport cloth/alcantara interior will not be available in the US? That's... really fucking annoying.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Variance

So the M-sport cloth/alcantara interior will not be available in the US? That's... really fucking annoying.

Same is true on the F30. We'll also likely get stuck with the sunroof on the M235i and if you want zenon or LED (if available) lights on the 228i, you'll likely have to package it with the sunroof there too.

tl;dr - BMW USA likes sticking us with stupid stuff that we don't really want.