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      06-05-2015, 03:39 PM   #23
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Thought I would revive this thread because I found a car I am probably going to pick up next week. MBM, Terra Cotta = Classy as well.
That looks great! Definitely loving that combo.
Let us know when you picked it up.
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      06-10-2015, 06:13 PM   #24
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That looks great! Definitely loving that combo.
Let us know when you picked it up.
I'm partial to blue. Coming from the below monster and back to BMW I'm looking forward to the better gas mileage and not having to manage the weight when I'm on the track as much. I should have an update tomorrow.

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Top is raw. Bottom is with some editing. It's hard to capture this color.
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Top is raw. Bottom is with some editing. It's hard to capture this color.
As a member of the military, were you able to order a US spec car within Germany, for delivery through a local dealer? Or is it a "special" dealership that stocks US models for people like you?
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It's a special dealer that caters to folks like me who fall under the Status Of Forces Agreement here in Europe.
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So, coming from the Mustang GT, how is your experience with the 228i?
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So, coming from the Mustang GT, how is your experience with the 228i?
Well the first thing you notice is the weight. It doesn't feel like I'm constantly having to manage where the weight of the car is going to shift to. Don't get me wrong, the 5.0 with the Track Package and RECARO seats is a great handling combo. I was keeping up with the M3's that were stock on the track. Much harder to drive that fast but still right there.

The next thing is the missing instant power. The turbo is great once it spoils up and you going. Trying to keep the engine in the power band takes some getting used to versus being able to pull away from a stop in the first three gears should you choose to in the Mustang.

The last thing is the build quality over a Ford. The cabin is so much nicer and having leather is great as well as the Cold Weather package. I do miss the Mustang's RECARO's since I didn't get the Sport seats. I plan on replacing them later with proper racing seats anyway.

The fuel usage is half what it was in the Stang. I was averaging around 17.5/gal and now I'm at 30. I don't miss the extra 25mph at the top since I very rarely drive that fast. The fastest I usually drive in the unrestricted sections is 110-120mph anyway.

The maintenance cost is none so I'm not gonna miss the 9 quarts of 5w-50 royal purple every 5 months or so. I drive my cars the way they were intended. No Garage Queens at my house.

Prost!!!
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Changed it up.
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Great color!
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Great color!
It's my favorite to date.
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I saw two of em at the recent UDE nearby, it's a beautiful blue. Now my favorite of all the blues available on the 228 (incl. deep sea and estoril)

It has a sea-greenish hue, if I am thinking of the right color. IMHO they should have switch the names of midnight and deep sea blue.
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I saw two of em at the recent UDE nearby, it's a beautiful blue. Now my favorite of all the blues available on the 228 (incl. deep sea and estoril)

It has a sea-greenish hue, if I am thinking of the right color. IMHO they should have switch the names of midnight and deep sea blue.
Agreed.
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No one owns bmw 2 cabrio with brown top with silver effect? I order a bmw 2 cabrio with color midnight blue and brown top.....but i never seen the the same car all around..and im concerned about the combination of colors that i chose ........ ..no one has a car with these features? I tried to rebuild it with images taken on the net....here it is .... a "Frankenstein" BMW 2 luxury line midnight blue and brown top......
I think it will look fine. It is a very classic style.
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Classic indeed.
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I think it will look fine. It is a very classic style.
I wish you are right......
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Classic indeed.
very beautiful.....


I like the wood dash.
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Bmw 2 Series Convertible Midnight Blue Metallic - Oyster Dakota - soft top brown

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Had a chance to finally get some detailing time in. I had to after doing a 2500 mile road trip from Columbia, SC to San Antonio, TX to see my son graduate from Air Force basic training. Washed, clayed, coat of DoDo Juice Blue velvet LSP as well as Griot's leather cleaner and tire dressing. Coat of Mother's Synthetic on the wheels.
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Damnit. Why isn't this color available on the 235? Gorgeous cars.
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