joedeejay Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 After owning the 370z for just over a year I had to say goodbye to her to make room for the beemer! BMW M235i with all the toys, auto too. Fantastic little pocket rocket that blends into the crowd a bit now. Was thinking about an older GTR but wanted newer car for peace of mind with warranty etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Lovely looking car. Looks like BMW x35i are fast become in the nature upgrade path for Z owners . Can see why, the N54/55 unit is about as good as it gets for the internal combustion engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I do like these... a lot... very capable little car, but they aren't interesting to look at. Most people couldn't tell the difference between the 235i and a 218d which for me is a bit of a turn off. I'd have gone for the GTR and bought a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Still taking some getting use to, its my first auto. I think thats a bit of the appeal blending in to the crowd. My 370z got a lot of attention, I mean it was bright blue after all. Attention can be good or bad. I've found people reluctant to let me out of junctions as well, must be the BMW badge haha. Wish I'd have held out to get an M240i when they are released over here, but got an amazing bargain on this so couldnt say no. Adaptive lights with High Beam Assist is such a weird and wonderful feature of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I had adaptive lights, auto high beam and all those toys on the M6, it makes driving so easy, but also makes you a bit lazy and god knows how many people I blinded because I don't really trust it as much as I trust myself, so I found myself doing it manually after a while. I wouldn't worry too much about the 240, it's only got a few HP more and the same engine I believe, so I'm not really sure why BMW bothered, unless I'm missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I had a google to see what the big changes were, and as you said a few more ponies/torque. Xenons being replaced with the OLED headlights, I wont lie that would have been a selling point for me haha. Im a sucker for fancy lights. Oh and xDrive being an option which is quite a biggy, wouldnt bother with that though after test driving an S3 Saloon. The Haldex setup was great, really fast, but no fun. The only thing I don't like is that there is no dipstick! I really hope the technology to read the oil level is accurate in the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Lovely looking car. Looks like BMW x35i are fast become in the nature upgrade path for Z owners . Can see why, the N54/55 unit is about as good as it gets for the internal combustion engine. Well N54 hasn't show like a reliable engine at all. Hope with N55 is different story Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I had a google to see what the big changes were, and as you said a few more ponies/torque. Xenons being replaced with the OLED headlights, I wont lie that would have been a selling point for me haha. Im a sucker for fancy lights. Oh and xDrive being an option which is quite a biggy, wouldnt bother with that though after test driving an S3 Saloon. The Haldex setup was great, really fast, but no fun. The only thing I don't like is that there is no dipstick! I really hope the technology to read the oil level is accurate in the computer. I wonder are these the new BMW lights that sense oncoming traffic and bend the beams around it rather than dipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangzoom Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Lovely looking car. Looks like BMW x35i are fast become in the nature upgrade path for Z owners . Can see why, the N54/55 unit is about as good as it gets for the internal combustion engine. Well N54 hasn't show like a reliable engine at all. Hope with N55 is different story Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk The N54 block was/is unbreakable, it was all the stuff connected to it, turbos, oil/water pumps, seals etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I had a google to see what the big changes were, and as you said a few more ponies/torque. Xenons being replaced with the OLED headlights, I wont lie that would have been a selling point for me haha. Im a sucker for fancy lights. Oh and xDrive being an option which is quite a biggy, wouldnt bother with that though after test driving an S3 Saloon. The Haldex setup was great, really fast, but no fun. The only thing I don't like is that there is no dipstick! I really hope the technology to read the oil level is accurate in the computer. I wonder are these the new BMW lights that sense oncoming traffic and bend the beams around it rather than dipping? I think thats the laser lights in use on the i3 and i8 that have that technology, the OLEDs from what I just googled are restricted to side lights and brake lights and arent yet bright enough to be used as headlights and indicators, so I'll have a stab the M240i will just have fancy new angel eyes up front, not as exciting as I first thought now. Lovely looking car. Looks like BMW x35i are fast become in the nature upgrade path for Z owners . Can see why, the N54/55 unit is about as good as it gets for the internal combustion engine. Well N54 hasn't show like a reliable engine at all. Hope with N55 is different story Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk I've not heard any horror stories as of yet, 2 years BMW warranty just in case though lol. The N54 was never strong enough for 2 turbos, guessing thats why they dumped it for a twin-scroll single turbo instead to make the N55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I like these a lot also. Very subtle but also very capable. My sister has a 2 series and its lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Lovely looking car buddy. Have lots of fun :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS8055 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Nice colour! My opinion on BMWs is a bit jaded unfortunately. Bad experiences with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 These are stupid fast. Friend has one and it simply lunches my 2014 Nismo (with breathing mods too). Sounds great, nice interior, four seats. Only drawback is the prosaic styling but the orange paint job is one way to avoid anonymity! Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Taking in to account that this is just a 2 series and not say an M2, you really can't fault the subtle looks as everything else about the car is spot on as already stated. Fast, four seats, nice interior and great sound. Pretty much ticks all the boxes if you were after a car of this type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Comparing mine to an M2, I cant see where the extra £20k worth of car is! Crazy list price on M2's. Definitely a rich mans toy one of them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 How much are these new ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Just caught this thread. Very nice BM Joe. The back end on those looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 How much are these new ? List price for mine was £39.8k and whatever the 5 year service pack cost. I parted with £28.5k for it 1 year old and 13k miles on the clock. Someone lost some money on it! Just bought and fitted some of the LED Door projectors BMW sell. Probably a marmite thing but I love them 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 ^^ I hate Marmite Joe but I like those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 ^^ I hate Marmite Joe but I like those. The kit from BMW came with 4 lenses to use which is pretty cool, think the M is the best of the lot though. Cant really use the "X" for Xdrive seeing as I dont have that hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 The "M" series lens looks the best for kudos points but then I think for practicality the white light with "BMW" is the best. I think I'd have to go with the "M" series lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedeejay Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 Rear windows now tinted thanks to Yorkshire Tinting in York. Really nice guy that did them, had the 370z done by them too. Happily recommend. Gone for an 85% tint, OEM look. Should probably stop spending money now hah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Rear windows now tinted thanks to Yorkshire Tinting in York. Really nice guy that did them, had the 370z done by them too. Happily recommend. Gone for an 85% tint, OEM look. Should probably stop spending money now hah! Yeah right, ....good luck with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Really like the colour. You don't see many red BMW's but the colour really suits it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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