It's Here!

todd hollander · 02-21-2015, 03:35 PM

Well, I picked my new M235i Convertible today in a huge snow storm. We got to the dealer at 11:00 am and it started snowing at 11:30. We drove home on the Michelin Supersports and it was pretty slippery. I am originally from upstate NY and have tons of winter driving experience and some pretty good snow skills which came in handy today. I left a lot of room between me and the car ahead and needed it when braking for a traffic light or stop sign. As soon as I applied the brakes, the ABS kicked in and we just SLOWLY came to a stop. It felt like we were on sheet ice. Luckily my son was following me and gave me lots of room as well, so I didn't have to worry about somebody on my tail. Modern traction control truly is amazing and made getting underway a lot easier, but really slow as well. Just a little throttle and the yellow stability control light was apoplectic. Tons of fun. Not.

The good news for tall drivers is that I fit in the cockpit really well, even with the wind blocker in place. I adjust my seat all the way down and all the way back, then I tilt the seatback to get comfortable. I still have about an inch before the seat back touches the wind blocker. PERFECT.
I can actually stretch my left foot almost out straight under the pedals and I am 6'5". I am really happy as I bought this car to replace a very cramped 997.2 Cab. Here are a couple of quick pics and when I can I will get some shots of the interior for you. You can see I did already get the Mperf black kidney grills. I can't wait for spring!!!!!

Mike@BMWMTKISCO · 02-21-2015, 03:59 PM

Congrats! It looks awesome! Enjoy

MikeT · 02-21-2015, 04:26 PM

VERY NICE! Congrats!

crawfordbay · 02-21-2015, 04:31 PM

Nice! I hope Spring comes fast this year!

1ChrisRuck · 02-21-2015, 05:29 PM

Congratulations, very nice! Enjoy...

Autobot · 02-21-2015, 05:32 PM

Looks great, Congrads

hoppy6698 · 02-21-2015, 06:01 PM

Congrats! Bet you can't wait till summer! :P

todd hollander · 02-21-2015, 06:32 PM

Thanks all, I am just so happy I fit in it. My initial impressions based on a very limited snowy drive home are very positive. The suspension on comfort setting handles railroad track crossings very nicely, firm but not harsh. The rev matching downshifts are spectacular, even in the snow. I love the size and feeling of a nimble SMALL car, this thing is so sweet. The steering is spot on, direct, and it was easy to catch the tail as I did some sliding a bit. I did test drive the 4 series convertible and it felt too big for us. Is it spring yet?

1ChrisRuck · 02-21-2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by todd hollander

Thanks all, I am just so happy I fit in it. My initial impressions based on a very limited snowy drive home are very positive. The suspension on comfort setting handles railroad track crossings very nicely, firm but not harsh. The rev matching downshifts are spectacular, even in the snow. I love the size and feeling of a nimble SMALL car, this thing is so sweet. The steering is spot on, direct, and it was easy to catch the tail as I did some sliding a bit. I did test drive the 4 series convertible and it felt too big for us. Is it spring yet?

It's great to know your enjoying your car.

Kiwi · 02-21-2015, 06:52 PM

Looks great and I hope to get the some grill on mine.

gaijin · 02-21-2015, 07:01 PM

Congratulations! It must have been quite a sight seeing a rag top driving in a snow storm. Glad you made it home safely. Here's to many miles of smiles to come.

wjones14 · 02-21-2015, 09:01 PM

Awesome! You certainly have a one-of-a-kind, and may never see another exactly like it in the wild.

Driving home in that mess must have made you sick, but the main thing is that you made it with no harm done. Congrats! Here's hoping for a quick return to warm weather where you can drop that top.

shark715 · 02-21-2015, 09:13 PM

She looks great, Todd, congrats! I was wondering if you had put off picking her up due to the storm. That's quite a stable of cars you have :-)

Regardless · 02-21-2015, 10:01 PM

Looks great!

chaswyck1 · 02-21-2015, 10:10 PM

Congratulations! You're a braver man than I. I think I might have waited to pick her up until the roads were clear, but I understand you've been waiting a LONG time.

Alpine F31 · 02-21-2015, 10:51 PM

I hope you get a break in the weather soon so you can rev match with the top down!

CE750Jockey · 02-21-2015, 11:39 PM

Congrats. It's been a long wait. But I feel your snow pain. We're getting dumped on here in Cleveland, and it's hard to believe it'll ever be top down weather again.

pocoyo_3 · 02-22-2015, 12:04 AM

Congratulations! Looks great in the snow. Enjoy :-)

BMW335iOn18s · 02-22-2015, 12:08 AM

Congrats!!!

uberspeed · 02-22-2015, 01:19 AM

Great looking ride, enjoy!

ORIGIN M. · 02-22-2015, 05:20 AM

You blend right in.

Nice snow bunny you have there.

Load more pix the 2nd one is private.

02-21-2015, 03:35 PM	#1
todd hollander Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 284 Posts Drives: X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA iTrader: (0)	It's Here! Well, I picked my new M235i Convertible today in a huge snow storm. We got to the dealer at 11:00 am and it started snowing at 11:30. We drove home on the Michelin Supersports and it was pretty slippery. I am originally from upstate NY and have tons of winter driving experience and some pretty good snow skills which came in handy today. I left a lot of room between me and the car ahead and needed it when braking for a traffic light or stop sign. As soon as I applied the brakes, the ABS kicked in and we just SLOWLY came to a stop. It felt like we were on sheet ice. Luckily my son was following me and gave me lots of room as well, so I didn't have to worry about somebody on my tail. Modern traction control truly is amazing and made getting underway a lot easier, but really slow as well. Just a little throttle and the yellow stability control light was apoplectic. Tons of fun. Not. The good news for tall drivers is that I fit in the cockpit really well, even with the wind blocker in place. I adjust my seat all the way down and all the way back, then I tilt the seatback to get comfortable. I still have about an inch before the seat back touches the wind blocker. PERFECT. I can actually stretch my left foot almost out straight under the pedals and I am 6'5". I am really happy as I bought this car to replace a very cramped 997.2 Cab. Here are a couple of quick pics and when I can I will get some shots of the interior for you. You can see I did already get the Mperf black kidney grills. I can't wait for spring!!!!!
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02-21-2015, 03:59 PM	#2
Mike@BMWMTKISCO New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (0)	Congrats! It looks awesome! Enjoy __________________ Former BMW Genius.. Current Client Advisor at BMW Mt Kisco in Westchester County, New York 2014 M235i (Mineral Grey on Coral Red) 2015 X5 35i M Sport (Black Sapphire on Terra)
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02-21-2015, 04:31 PM	#4
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02-21-2015, 06:32 PM	#8
todd hollander Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 284 Posts Drives: X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, I am just so happy I fit in it. My initial impressions based on a very limited snowy drive home are very positive. The suspension on comfort setting handles railroad track crossings very nicely, firm but not harsh. The rev matching downshifts are spectacular, even in the snow. I love the size and feeling of a nimble SMALL car, this thing is so sweet. The steering is spot on, direct, and it was easy to catch the tail as I did some sliding a bit. I did test drive the 4 series convertible and it felt too big for us. Is it spring yet?
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02-21-2015, 06:52 PM	#10
Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Looks great and I hope to get the some grill on mine. __________________ 2015 220i M Sport convertible. 2016 225xe M Sport.
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02-21-2015, 07:01 PM	#11
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Congratulations! It must have been quite a sight seeing a rag top driving in a snow storm. Glad you made it home safely. Here's to many miles of smiles to come.
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02-21-2015, 09:01 PM	#12
wjones14 Captain 659 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Niantic CT iTrader: (0)	Awesome! You certainly have a one-of-a-kind, and may never see another exactly like it in the wild. Driving home in that mess must have made you sick, but the main thing is that you made it with no harm done. Congrats! Here's hoping for a quick return to warm weather where you can drop that top. __________________ Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock) Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT
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02-21-2015, 09:13 PM	#13
shark715 Captain 166 Rep 860 Posts Drives: '11 X5 50i, '16 M235xi vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	She looks great, Todd, congrats! I was wondering if you had put off picking her up due to the storm. That's quite a stable of cars you have :-)
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Regardless Private First Class 33 Rep 180 Posts Drives: turbo'd inline 6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
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02-21-2015, 10:10 PM	#15
chaswyck1 Lieutenant 76 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Valencia Orange Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! You're a braver man than I. I think I might have waited to pick her up until the roads were clear, but I understand you've been waiting a LONG time.
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02-21-2015, 11:39 PM	#17
CE750Jockey First Lieutenant 77 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '19 M240 'vert 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Congrats. It's been a long wait. But I feel your snow pain. We're getting dumped on here in Cleveland, and it's hard to believe it'll ever be top down weather again.
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pocoyo_3 First Lieutenant 50 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 330i / 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Congratulations! Looks great in the snow. Enjoy :-) __________________ 1999 E46 323i / Jet Black / Black Leather / 6MT / Sports Package / Heated Seats 2006 E90 325i / Jet Black / Black Leatherette / 6MT / Sports Package / Cold Weather 2011 E90 335i / Slate Grey / Black Leatherette / 6MT / M-Sport Package / Heated Seats 2014 F30 328i / Alpine White / Black Sensatec / 8AT (2TB) / ZMM / 494 / 609 / ZDA / ZLP 2015 F22 M235i / Alpine White / 6MT / ZTP / ZPP / ZDA / 494 / ZDM
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uberspeed Lieutenant 45 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Great looking ride, enjoy!
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02-22-2015, 05:20 AM	#21
ORIGIN M. Banned 3161 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	You blend right in. Nice snow bunny you have there. Load more pix the 2nd one is private.
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