BMW M235i Revealed - Live Pics! [Updated With Rear and Interior]

Swadeness · 10-24-2013, 03:15 AM

Beautiful! I want to see one in Carbon Black, with about a half inch drop and some aggressive wheels/tires.

949 · 10-24-2013, 03:19 AM

what about the sedan version? will it be a reality?

Swadeness · 10-24-2013, 03:24 AM

Hmm, No sunroof in the new pics. I wonder if this will be an option in the US or if it's a Euro spec thing. If there is a sunroof delete option that will make a lot of the track guys happy.

PopsnBurbles · 10-24-2013, 04:23 AM

rear, rear 3/4, and full front are the bad angles
front 3/4, side, and front a little from above are the good angles.
Interior is too fancy for my taste.

I actually prefer the base model's rear bumper...

Aust350z · 10-24-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by vinny84

Sick!

Looks like the real deal, except for the lines in the front bumper. Those are gone now?

This. The show car in the first post doesn't have the lines in the air intake on the front bumper. Def makes it look meaner.

ghusheshe · 10-24-2013, 05:41 AM

More photos here!!!

http://s209.photobucket.com/user/mof...mage4.jpg.html

W/// · 10-24-2013, 06:36 AM

Front and side was never really a concern, since we've known what it was going to look like for months. The rear however was a question mark. After seeing this car with Msport and a "proper" color, I'm personally good with it. Not the car's strongest point, but still a great looking car. IMHO, it's begging for a CSL style trunk or M Perf spoiler. This has turned out to be a very cool car, just as long as the price is reasonable-ish for a BMW

bacardi · 10-24-2013, 06:46 AM

wow, it actually looks pretty cool

Greenkirby21 · 10-24-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Front and side was never really a concern, since we've known what it was going to look like for months. The rear however was a question mark. After seeing this car with Msport and a "proper" color, I'm personally good with it. Not the car's strongest point, but still a great looking car. IMHO, it's begging for a CSL style trunk or M Perf spoiler. This has turned out to be a very cool car, just as long as the price is reasonable-ish for a BMW

CF diffuser and spoiler please?

scottp999 · 10-24-2013, 08:01 AM

Wow! Looks great.

e92miami · 10-24-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramos

Most of us here actually want a car that is SMALLER than the bloated E90 / F30 which have grown to be bigger than E39 5 series

You are shopping the wrong cars if you want bigger

Agreed,This is my point. So why is BMW comparing this to the CLA?

dmboone25 · 10-24-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by starkindustries

I was told by a friend who attended the x5 event today that the 2 series viewing at the event was closed and blocked off due to the leaked photos as of today.

Looks like the official BMW photos leaked early.

dmboone25 · 10-24-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

CF diffuser and spoiler please?

Agreed--to me, the only part of the car that I don't really like is the diffuser--it looks sort of "too big" or too plain or something. This will be cured easily in the aftermarket world, I am sure.

Overall, really nice looking ride--I am finally convinced...

dmboone25 · 10-24-2013, 09:33 AM

One other thing--are the wheels gunmetal?

I was hoping for that bright M silver finish on the rims...

dmboone25 · 10-24-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by f30jprad

Ditto. Definitely.

I think it might be more acceptable with different colors--black, for instance, would create a nice contrast. White might look a little funny...it will depend...

vinny84 · 10-24-2013, 09:37 AM

This would look awesome in Estoril Blue with some CF bits

Aust350z · 10-24-2013, 09:41 AM

These pictures seal the deal for me.

Wasn't sure whether to go M235i or E92 M3.

I'm waiting for the M2. I'm envisaging a wide stance and aggressive kit. Yup. That's exactly what I want!!

W/// · 10-24-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

CF diffuser and spoiler please?

Diffuser is not a problem for me. But adding a taller CF M Performance spoiler is one of the first things I'd do. And wider and bigger tires for sure.

I'm already crunching the numbers to see what the monthly payments might look like haha.

patzcalski · 10-24-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

CF diffuser and spoiler please?

Diffuser is not a problem for me. But adding a taller CF M Performance spoiler is one of the first things I'd do. And wider and bigger tires for sure.

I'm already crunching the numbers to see what the monthly payments might look like haha.

What are you thinking? If I could lease an M235i with auto and nav for around $600 a month, I'd be pretty happy

number1draftpick · 10-24-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by patzcalski

What are you thinking? If I could lease an M235i with auto and nav for around $600 a month, I'd be pretty happy

I'm hoping for much lower than that...like $499/mo with many more options than that

burnsniper · 10-24-2013, 10:40 AM

Looks great with the exception of the hood line and rear diffuser (why so big

). Also, from the under hood shots, the engine looks to be positioned more forward than in the 1 and 3 series.

dmboone25 · 10-24-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kamara1984

I'm hoping for much lower than that...like $499/mo with many more options than that

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...

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