2017 M240i (manual) in Melbourne Red

[rfn]

After reminiscing greatly about my past 2014 M135i's, and plenty of different cars in between... it was time to go back to BMW.

I present my 2017 M240i in Melbourne Red with a bunch of MPerformance "bits". Oh, and a manual gearbox. Enjoy...

[Canon_Fodder]

Very nice. I think the M Performance 'bits' actually look quite good on this as it's such an understated design.

[James_33]

I do wonder what i will move on to (whenever that day comes) as i have a 1 series (118d M sport) and if you've come from a M135i you'll know yourself that they aren't exactly full of room in the back, not helped by the fact i have three growing kids haha, i suspect this will probably be the same?

Lovely car though and i especially love the colour, can't say as i have ever seen one like that.

[Countdown]

Very nice OP

Completely O/T but it makes a refreshing change to see a sensibly-designed car park with walkway gaps between each space!

[cerb4.5lee]

Very nice. I've always really liked these.

Enjoy it.

[SlowStig]

Best colour for an Mx40i

[rfn]

Countdown said:

Completely O/T but it makes a refreshing change to see a sensibly-designed car park with walkway gaps between each space!

It's just a shame it's in Bracknell to be honest!

[Pistonheader101]

rfn said:

Countdown said:

Completely O/T but it makes a refreshing change to see a sensibly-designed car park with walkway gaps between each space!

It's just a shame it's in Bracknell to be honest!

Mmm tangs all you can eat buffet

[Mr Tidy]

Your M240i looks fantastic especially in Melbourne Red, and a manual gearbox must be a rarity!

I'm not too far from Bracknell (sadly) so maybe I'll see it around.

[rfn]

Mr Tidy said:

Your M240i looks fantastic especially in Melbourne Red, and a manual gearbox must be a rarity!

I'm not too far from Bracknell (sadly) so maybe I'll see it around.

Thank you - it's probably quite rare, especially with quite so much "kit". The heated steering wheel has been a particular delight this week.
I bought a spare set of standard wheels to try and improve the somewhat "firm" ride on 19s with runlets and pleased to report that it's much better on these 18s. I popped in to Wokingham to grab some bread and came back to a friend.

[Court_S]

Melbourne red is a great colour.

Ditching the run flats will improve the ride no end; I’m surprised that it was hobbled with them because most 40i’s came with Pilot Super Sports (my M140i did). You might find 19’s and normal tyres is better.

The 436 wheels I like, but are quite heavy so lots of people are now running Bola wheels which are loads lighter.