[number1draftpick]

Originally Posted by Variance

So the M-sport cloth/alcantara interior will not be available in the US? That's... really fucking annoying.

Not a fan of cloth but a little alternate color stitching or some highlights would be cool. Although black leather is clean and fine as well lol. Guess with the blue highlights that might be enough.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Ramos

Is the interior any different from the F20? The layout is beautiful, my only concern would be quality of materials relative to the F30

Not 100% sure about layout, but I've driven both the F20 and F30. Interior quality are pretty much the same

[BimmerDreamer]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

David is at Steve Thomas BMW in Cali--but you can also pick a car up at his former dealership in Baltimore if you're on the East Coast. EDIT--just saw yo're in SF--his current dealer is where you wanna be.

EDIT #2 here is the contact info: Need a quote?..David Aviles Email link | T.805.482.8878 ask for David Aviles


If you search for GOLFFFR on the forum, all David's contact info is there.

He is a good dude and BMW enthusiast. He has a Fire Orange M3.

Thanks! Much appreciate both the info and the quick reply.

[solstice]

Hopefully BMW realizes the potential of making big $$$ on a really fat performance parts catalogue for this car. Wheels, exhaust, springs, CF parts etc.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

M Sport Euro only.

thats depressing... that interior is awesome. I'd love to get it here.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by BimmerDreamer

Thanks! Much appreciate both the info and the quick reply.

You got it my man - lots of people have had the same experience with David and his team. You won't be disappointed.

[pazzo]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Same is true on the F30. We'll also likely get stuck with the sunroof on the M235i and if you want zenon or LED (if available) lights on the 228i, you'll likely have to package it with the sunroof there too.

tl;dr - BMW USA likes sticking us with stupid stuff that we don't really want.

Yeah, I'd really like to see that interior in the US.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

thats depressing... that interior is awesome. I'd love to get it here.

Me too - it seems so much more sporty, which is the idea of the 1/2er if you ask me - save the perceived luxury of leather for the fatter, I mean, larger models.

[cisternachyli]

are we going to know pricing with the reveal tommorow as well? I am really eager to see what the 228i will start at.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by Jason

U.S. pricing and more to be revealed soon. Check back in an hour.

tic toc

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

tic toc

I was just thinking the same thing.

[cisternachyli]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

tic toc

i just saw Jason's comment earlier lol . The 228i could be a nice car to throw around daily...i think the M235i is a little too much for a daily for me, as well as most likely being out of my price range.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by cisternachyli

i just saw Jason's comment earlier lol . The 228i could be a nice car to throw around daily...i think the M235i is a little too much for a daily for me, as well as most likely being out of my price range.

In the meantime lets take bets.... Well optioned M235i in the neighborhood of $52k would be my bet.... I wouldn't have guessed so high but I was just looking online and didnt realize how easy it is to option a current 135i up to $50k.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

In the meantime lets take bets.... Well optioned M235i in the neighborhood of $52k would be my bet.... I wouldn't have guessed so high but I was just looking online and didnt realize how easy it is to option a current 135i up to $50k.

if it's 52k it was probably not "optioned well"

[cisternachyli]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

In the meantime lets take bets.... Well optioned M235i in the neighborhood of $52k would be my bet.... I wouldn't have guessed so high but I was just looking online and didnt realize how easy it is to option a current 135i up to $50k.

yeah thats way out of my price range . What do you think the 228i will start at? What did the 128i start at? Like 32K something right?

[Jason]

Here it is!

World Premiere: BMW M235i and 228i Coupe [Official Thread]