So, I Really Dig the 2 Series

"Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08) 12/21/2013 at 11:02 • Filed to: 2 series

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I'm not quite sure why, I don't even know if i can afford one, but it just does something for me. The 2.0 Turbo would suffice for me.

Hell, it's my birthday, indulge me.

EDIT : Thanks for the BDay wishes:

RaymondStantz > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:06

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Cue:
"BMW HAS LOST THEIR WAY!!!"
"WHY DONT THEY JUST BUILD AN E30"
"IM NOT BUYING ONE USED IN 10 YEARS"
"ULTIMATE LEASING MACHINE LOL"

ad nauseum

MylesD > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:08

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You're not alone. I'm thinking of a getting a CPO 128i lately (can't do 135i $) with a 6 spd and they're pretty reasonably priced. Next step..finding a coupe that doesn't have that awful red interior I keep finding.

m2m, apex detective > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:09

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Happy birthday then!

Long Live the Longdoor > RaymondStantz 12/21/2013 at 11:10

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Saw those coming from a mile away lol

Nibby > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:11

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Happy birthday!

Long Live the Longdoor > m2m, apex detective 12/21/2013 at 11:13

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BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:20

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I like it quite a lot as well, maybe because, in my opinion, it's a series 1 with better resolved design.

Long Live the Longdoor > MylesD 12/21/2013 at 11:25

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I'm not going to lie, I've had the same train of thought:

I mean, how can't you. I actually don't mind the red interior.

MylesD > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:31

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I think the 128 is the classic approach and there's nothing wrong that. I can't help but feel like the red is a little too loud for it and more suited for the 135 or the M because those cars make more of a statement. Thoughts?

Long Live the Longdoor > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 12/21/2013 at 11:32

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I just plain like it. It's a good size, RWD and the 2.0T setup looks to be pretty good setup, good power and economy (plus 7000RPM redline, on a turbo! At least that's the case on the 3 series).

Long Live the Longdoor > MylesD 12/21/2013 at 11:40

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More of a statement, perhaps. However, I say if you like, rock it. I saw a red interior in a 1993 Miata at a car show during the summer and I thought to myself, self: "Yup, I'd totally drive that everywhere".

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Long Live the Longdoor > Nibby 12/21/2013 at 11:50

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Thanks Nibby, see edited post as a show of my gratitude ;)

JohnPlayerSpecial > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 11:51

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Happy Birthday!
I believe the 2 series is the best BMW in their current lineup (followed closely by the beautiful M6GC)...I approve of your desire for one.

MylesD > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 12:16

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All Jalop Miata love aside, that's a nice Miata.

awe46m3zcp > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 12:28

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Faster than a 1M coupe around the ring, you have my blessing.

signintokinjalol > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 12:28

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Now it's look feminine.

RMudkips > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 13:01

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The 2 will be much adored in the next decade.

Do they have a simple N/A inline-6 for the 2-series? I'd choose that over the turbo.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 13:52

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I would love an M235i more than...most things.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 13:54

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Happy birthday!

BadMatt > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 15:41

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You have great taste in cars! I would love the new 2 series but with our winters here in Montreal and my past experience with RWD on ice, I'll have to go AWD A3/S3 or Golf R fun a fun DD sports car...

And happy birthday!

Long Live the Longdoor > BadMatt 12/21/2013 at 16:07

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Thanks!

The winters here in southern Ontario aren't that bad, so no worries about that. Plus, I'd wager a guess that stability control would help a lot with the RWD (I've only driven a FWD car with stability control, but it helps tremendously).

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > MylesD 12/21/2013 at 16:11

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I'm pretty confident that a 128i manual will be the next car I purchase, this will be after I graduate of course. So, hopefully they will drop in price in about a year.

Long Live the Longdoor > RMudkips 12/21/2013 at 16:12

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From what I know, there will only be a 2.0T (228) and the inline six (twin?) turbo (235). Not NA straight six unfortunately, you'd have the buy the 1 series for that. I'd be a little leery about owning a BMW turbo, but proper maintenance and making sure I can actually afford the car mends that thought.

Long Live the Longdoor > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 12/21/2013 at 16:18

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Yup, that'd be wicked, no doubt.

However, in terms of what I'd actually fork over my hard earned cash for, I'd probably be looking at buying the 228i with minimal amounts of options. Why? Because I'm cheap and would rather A) Save money for repairs/maintenance, or B) Lightly modify the car to my liking (versus buying an expensive sport package). Just looking to enjoy the car, not purchase an iPod.

Long Live the Longdoor > awe46m3zcp 12/21/2013 at 16:21

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Careful, you'll make James May upset.

MylesD > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/21/2013 at 19:05

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In that case, what do you think of this - http://m.autotrader.com/vdp.html?id=35…

Been on my radar but that red is a turn off. I like black, the price and mileage, not interior.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > MylesD 12/21/2013 at 19:11

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Price seems a bit high. I like the red, though

RMudkips > Long Live the Longdoor 12/21/2013 at 21:15

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Aw, man! I believe if the 2 had that it would be great, even a future classic.

MylesD > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/21/2013 at 21:33

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That's actually the lowest/best deal near me, with a stick. Different markets perhaps?

BadMatt > Long Live the Longdoor 12/22/2013 at 15:53

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Traction and stability control helps cornering but doesn't help if you are stuck on ice or in snow. You actually have to disable it because otherwise, the system just cuts the gas and/or brakes the spinning wheels so you can't move!

My RX-8 was really bad for that when it was icy. I have an especially bad memory from one day, trying to get on the highway on an up going ramp, I got stopped by traffic and then couldn't move forward... The car was just going sideways and those concrete walls on the edge of the ramp were getting scary close (plus the embarrassment of jamming traffic behind me...). Tried starting from 2nd and 3rd gear but the wheels kept spinning.

I was lucky enough that there was debris and gravel on the side so I finally got some grip as the car got closer to the edge!

Still, I got scared a bit and having kids makes me care more about safety now.