RE: BMW M235i M Performance
Discussion
Driver101 said:
There does seem to be differences on the reported weight.
Edited by Driver101 on Monday 26th May 17:20
It was never going to be as light as an E46 CSL (1420kg)
bozzy101 said:
I like how BMW charge for left and right kidney grilles separately ! Who would want just the left, or just the right in black. Unless some scrote stole it of course.
Well you've answered you own question. No doubt you'd be the first to complain if one got damaged and they we're sold as pairs. Kong said:
underphil said:
Kong said:
It's 6kg lighter than a Golf R whilst having 2 cylinders and 30bhp more, hardly ridiculous..
110kg more than the mk7 Golf RMan 1530
Auto 1545
Golf R
Man 1476 / 54 lighter
Auto 1495 / 50 lighter
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articulatedj said:
Do people realize that the M235i weighs just as much as a E46 or E92 M3? It's over 3500 lbs, for god's sake. It is definitely not the return of the 2002.
For all that, it's only 50 lbs. less than the 335i, on the same damned platform. What the hell is the point again?
This thread is the point.For all that, it's only 50 lbs. less than the 335i, on the same damned platform. What the hell is the point again?
It sets these corners of the internet alight, and BMW know it only too well....
I am awaiting a 235, other than the auto box I ticked 'most' the options you would want and with a healthy discount got it for 34k got the grills and gear shift ready for collection and exhaust will follow shortly. You could add the exhaust and LSD to mine and still be short of 40k.
Try speccing a Cayman S up with nav, premium sound, sports exhaust, etc etc and it is a lot lot more.
Try speccing a Cayman S up with nav, premium sound, sports exhaust, etc etc and it is a lot lot more.
Benjaminbopper said:
Wills2 said:
Yes are you? It lists in manual form at 34,260 I specced one with what I'd want on the car to match the spec of my frozen silver edition M3 it came to just over 40k list or 42k with the auto, add the performance extras as per the article and you get a list of around 50k,
I passed no comment regarding discounts or whether it was a rip off not or in fact that you could take a boggo car for the base cost plus discount.
So I'm not sure what where you're going with this.
My point was that to band figures of 50k around is unrealistic and doesn't set a fair baseline for the car. 90% of owners won't go near that total. Every car can be specced to a ridiculous amount, the concept of this car is a well priced, high performance car that acts as an entry point to the the full fat M cars. Considering this then speccing it to a level that will make it comparable to your M3 (which according to your profile looks comprehensive), of course will tip the scales.I passed no comment regarding discounts or whether it was a rip off not or in fact that you could take a boggo car for the base cost plus discount.
So I'm not sure what where you're going with this.
I'm sure you can build a 90k Discovery but it won't ever make it a Range Rover, nor will 50k of M235i ever make it an M3.
Anyway, we deviate. Great car - pricey accessories!
But anyway carry on....
I had a go in a 235i (manual - naturellment) around a track a couple of weeks back and I have to say it was yummy. Great under brakes, pointy and grunty. Star of the day for me and there was a lot of other heavy kit competing for your attention. Worth the money if you don't blow your brains out on options.
Richie C said:
bozzy101 said:
I like how BMW charge for left and right kidney grilles separately ! Who would want just the left, or just the right in black. Unless some scrote stole it of course.
Well you've answered you own question. No doubt you'd be the first to complain if one got damaged and they we're sold as pairs. (Sorry for being slightly flippant, but you know what I mean)
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