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      05-21-2022, 01:03 PM   #1
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Wall Street Journal's 230i review today

The article below is from Today's Journal, 21 May, 2022. His logic behind his recommendation of the 230 vs. the 240 is somewhat similar to why I chose my 230i in 2018.

Ben Sanford

The 230i Coupe, a core model from BMW’s redesigned 2 Series family, is affordably gorgeous—and just sporty enough, says Dan Neil, who is here to talk you out of unnecessary upgrades.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/2022-bm...ew-11652987717
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      05-21-2022, 01:31 PM   #2
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The article below is from Today's Journal, 21 May, 2022. His logic behind his recommendation of the 230 vs. the 240 is somewhat similar to why I chose my 230i in 2018.

Ben Sanford

The 230i Coupe, a core model from BMW’s redesigned 2 Series family, is affordably gorgeous—and just sporty enough, says Dan Neil, who is here to talk you out of unnecessary upgrades.
Neil hit the nail on the head with this line:

"The 230i—rear-wheel only, with a four-cylinder engine—weighs 352 pounds less than the M240i"

For driving enjoyment, I think that's what would attract me the most. The $36K price tag doesn't hurt, either.
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      05-22-2022, 11:03 AM   #3
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Useless post unless WSJ subscriber
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      05-22-2022, 12:26 PM   #4
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Useless post unless WSJ subscriber
That's OK. It's been a useless newspaper since '07.

From what I’ve heard elsewhere, it’s the same basic idea as the Jalopnik article from years ago preferring the 228i over the M235i…enough power with improved steering feel, handling, and more “tossable” due to less weight over the front end. This concept is usually not well-received by those who believe maximum power and exhaust noise are the top two priorities.
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      05-22-2022, 07:22 PM   #5
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Useless post unless WSJ subscriber
The link provided should work even if you aren’t a subscriber
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      05-23-2022, 11:45 AM   #6
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The link provided should work even if you aren’t a subscriber
Just tried it, unfortunately it doesn’t. Thanks for posting, those papers are good at blocking with a pay wall.
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Just tried it, unfortunately it doesn’t. Thanks for posting, those papers are good at blocking with a pay wall.
The WSJ certainly is; my sub is $39/mo.
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      05-23-2022, 04:07 PM   #8
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Nope can’t read article only teaser intro
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      05-24-2022, 12:23 AM   #9
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When this thread was first started, I wasn't able to read the article, but, for some reason, I'm now able to see it. I can't explain it.
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