225d M sport Coupe

[lmw2090]

Hi all,

Awaiting confirmation for collection of my 225d M sport Coupe, Mineral grey with red leather

After looking through many of the BMW forums I am struggling to find many threads on the 225d M sport. Are there not many of these about?

Have any of you got this engine 2 series and able to put your thoughts on the car and drive?

Thanks

[Smuler]

lmw2090 said:

Hi all,

Awaiting confirmation for collection of my 225d M sport Coupe, Mineral grey with red leather

After looking through many of the BMW forums I am struggling to find many threads on the 225d M sport. Are there not many of these about?

Have any of you got this engine 2 series and able to put your thoughts on the car and drive?

Thanks

I'm going to guess there are not too many, as it falls between the fleet manager happy and /or fuel conscious 220's and the more enthusiast focused M Performance (M Lite) cars frequently discussed here, currently the M240i.

You've probably posted on bmwbaby.net if not, try there.

Assuming it's the same state of tune, then I know this 25d engine from the X1. There is a decent shove in theX and this will be more noticeable in the lighter 2 series but as a 4 cylinder engine don't expect much aural pleasure, as you would get from even a turbo'd six cylinder petrol.

I've not driven a M Sport only the M Performance models.

Your color choice is good, in my opinion.

Enjoy.

[Mr Tidy]

Not quite the same thing, but in January 2008 I collected a pre-registered 123dSE "Dynamic".

So it had SE styling and 17 inch wheels, but the "Dynamic" bit meant it had M-Sport suspension and M-Sport seats in half-leather.

The engine was the twin-turbo version of the 2 litre diesel, so a slightly earlier version of what you will have.

It was deceptively quick - loads of torque but it didn't get breathless if you revved it a bit. So much torque that on a slippery surface the traction light would flash leaving roundabouts in 3rd if you were in a hurry! It didn't sound too bad either, although you always knew it was a diesel.

I kept it 6 and a half years and did 81K miles in it at an average of 48.2mpg.

The only unplanned bits it needed were 2 number plate lights (those LED types that are supposed to last forever), a starter motor and a battery (which was expensive as it is an AGM-type and needs coding to the car). I reckon it only needed the last 2 items because of the stop/start, so I'd recommend getting into the habit of turning it off! It was even on its original wiper blades and brakes!

I really liked it, it did everything I needed just fine but I stopped doing business miles so I bought a Z4 Coupe as I'd always fancied one - a very different car!

If I still needed a car like that I'd be quite happy with a 125d or 225d.

It sounds like you have chosen a great colour combination, and I hope you enjoy it.

[PHlL]

Borrowed one a year or so back. Very quick for a 2.0 diesel, believe it's quicker than Golf GTI, or there thereabouts.

Probably don't sell that many as most private buyers would get a 40i if looking at top end model; fleet buyers will probably find a 420d cheaper after discounts and residuals.

It was fun to drive, but I wouldn't buy one as I'm quite a big chap and far more cramped compared to a 4 Series.

[iSore]

lmw2090 said:

Hi all,

Awaiting confirmation for collection of my 225d M sport Coupe, Mineral grey with red leather

After looking through many of the BMW forums I am struggling to find many threads on the 225d M sport. Are there not many of these about?

Have any of you got this engine 2 series and able to put your thoughts on the car and drive?

Thanks

Get some pics up ASAP. Lovely car, great colour combo!