Torn between 2 configurations: EB/Black 6MT and MW/Terra 8AT

Alpine F31 · 02-19-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chaswyck1

If you choose a color you love you won't get tired of it. When I got my Spice Orange MINI three years ago people said I would get tired of the color quickly. Not only didn't that happen, I ordered my current car in VO.

When I decided to order a new M235i to replace my 328i, my family and even my CA tried to convince me to get Melbourne Red or white because "I already had the blue". Well, F that! The color is my favorite thing about my 328i! I love it and it never gets lost in traffic. I can't wait to get my EB M235i!

angelbones · 02-19-2015, 10:55 PM

I know. I keep looking at pictures of it but I just cant decide how it will look in real life. I just feel the Terra may be a little too orange/red than it is brown... see I am indecisive![/QUOTE]

Trust me, you'll love it. I was nervous when I ordered too because I hadn't seen it in person. Ask any person that has gotten the Terra, and every one will tell you that it looks waaaaaay better in person than pictures and especially the BMW configurator. It is NOT orangey in any way. I had come from a Cashmere interior and I knew I didn't want to go black so this was a perfect compromise. Pictures don't do it justice, but I have posted some on here in the past if you want to try judging by a picture. (don't recall the thread though).
In the end, you got to go with the colors you like, not what any of us tell you. If you're worried because you haven't seen it, don't be. On the other hand, if you're saying to yourself, there's no way I could be seen in a brown on black interior, then stay away from it. Your call.

bladeomatic · 02-20-2015, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by configt

You need to take an 8AT M235i for a test drive. Put it in Sport mode, hit the gear lever over to the left, and start paddle shifting at 5-6K RPM. You might just fall in love with how glorious this transmission is.

This.

Plus it's quicker and gets better mpg.
Love me a good MT, but this AT is suh-weet!

ABPReader · 02-20-2015, 03:34 AM

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jstnstr · 02-20-2015, 07:05 AM

Thanks for the input guys! I think at this point I am leaning towards Estoril Blue over Terra Leather. That way I can get the best of both worlds. My girlfriend has a Deep Sea Blue over Beige X3 so it'll be pretty similar to hers but oh well.

I'm still out on the transmission. Both cars I've driven were the 8AT and it was quite impressive both times I've driven it. At least as good if not better than the dual clutch in my current vehicle. I do mostly highway driving so I suppose I have no excuse not to get the 6MT. If I lived in a city with less traffic I suppose it'd be an easier decision.

gaijin · 02-20-2015, 07:49 AM

Excellent choice! Now go with the 6MT while it is still an available option.

ABPReader · 02-20-2015, 08:22 AM

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jstnstr · 02-20-2015, 08:34 AM

Dammit. I think I need to drive a 6MT to to make my decision. Anyone in south Florida want to let me try theirs out for a minute???

mmmmm235i · 02-20-2015, 08:40 AM

I think it is a valid point that the terra does not photograph so well. It definitely looks a lot more of a brown tone in real life.

abirmaher · 02-22-2015, 01:05 AM

6spd

MichaelL · 02-22-2015, 09:14 AM

I think 6spd unless you are grinding it out in heavy traffic everyday... The 2 series is a stick kinda car in my opinion.

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angelbones Private First Class 43 Rep 193 Posts Drives: V.O. 228i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I know. I keep looking at pictures of it but I just cant decide how it will look in real life. I just feel the Terra may be a little too orange/red than it is brown... see I am indecisive![/QUOTE] Trust me, you'll love it. I was nervous when I ordered too because I hadn't seen it in person. Ask any person that has gotten the Terra, and every one will tell you that it looks waaaaaay better in person than pictures and especially the BMW configurator. It is NOT orangey in any way. I had come from a Cashmere interior and I knew I didn't want to go black so this was a perfect compromise. Pictures don't do it justice, but I have posted some on here in the past if you want to try judging by a picture. (don't recall the thread though). In the end, you got to go with the colors you like, not what any of us tell you. If you're worried because you haven't seen it, don't be. On the other hand, if you're saying to yourself, there's no way I could be seen in a brown on black interior, then stay away from it. Your call.
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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the input guys! I think at this point I am leaning towards Estoril Blue over Terra Leather. That way I can get the best of both worlds. My girlfriend has a Deep Sea Blue over Beige X3 so it'll be pretty similar to hers but oh well. I'm still out on the transmission. Both cars I've driven were the 8AT and it was quite impressive both times I've driven it. At least as good if not better than the dual clutch in my current vehicle. I do mostly highway driving so I suppose I have no excuse not to get the 6MT. If I lived in a city with less traffic I suppose it'd be an easier decision. __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	Dammit. I think I need to drive a 6MT to to make my decision. Anyone in south Florida want to let me try theirs out for a minute??? __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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02-20-2015, 08:40 AM	#31
mmmmm235i Captain 104 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 440xi GC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY -> CO iTrader: (12)	I think it is a valid point that the terra does not photograph so well. It definitely looks a lot more of a brown tone in real life. __________________ 2020 X3M Comp., Alpine White on Black/Beige RETIRED: 2018 440xi GC, Carbon Black on Black/Blue 2014 M235i Black on Black, DINAN Stage 2
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02-22-2015, 09:14 AM	#33
MichaelL Private First Class 42 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2015 228i MSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	I think 6spd unless you are grinding it out in heavy traffic everyday... The 2 series is a stick kinda car in my opinion.
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