"Louros" (louros)
07/21/2014 at 12:59 • Filed to: None
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"Louros" (louros)
07/21/2014 at 12:59 • Filed to: None | 1
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After autocrossing a 228i this weekend, I can't seem to pull myself away from the online configurator. I had been planning to keep my Mini for at least another year, but I'm not so sure this is possible anymore. $42k is pretty damn reasonable for the spec I want.
Similarly equipped M235i for comparison. Not sure if worth the extra cash.
GhostZ
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:14 |
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Buying new german cars is an addiction, the consequences are your wallet, and autocross is your peer pressure.
BMWs. Not even once.
Rico
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:15 |
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228i for sure, I'd save my money if I really wanted the M235i and wait for a real M2.
Tom McParland
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:18 |
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Yup...I have the same problem now. I drove the 228 on Fri, I figure in about 3 years or so you can find a nice CPO 228 for under 30k.
Brian Silvestro
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:19 |
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228 with a mild tube should be able to keep up with a 235 easy. But if your not into tuning, then I'd lean for 235. It's a hard choice for sure.
davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:20 |
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Can the LSD be fitted on the 228 or only the 235?
BREADwagon
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:25 |
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I also AutoXd it too at the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience thing at Metlife.
I found the steering WAY too soft, and the gearing for the steering was also too long. There was a tight almost hairpin in the autox course where I had to rotate the wheel MORE than 180 degrees, and to do that, I had to take my hands off the wheel. It was like it had a 15:1 ratio, and never tightened up even with sport mode on. I wish it had like a 12:1 steering ratio.
Overall it's a SUPER fun car. I just think the Msport packages should be more aggressive in terms of steering feel/input, and dampening. Maybe they deliberately made it soft so there's room for an M2 with another $10k premium tacked on top.....
Textured Soy Protein
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:35 |
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As a 135is driver, I recommend going for the bigger motor. Basically it boils down to the following:
_28i - "Ok this feels kinda quick."
_35i - "Oh look the traction control light is blinking at me again on a completely flat, straight road."
E92M3
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:40 |
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What's $5000 more over 60 months? In reality the M235i will hold it's value better as well if you decide to sell in a few years. Think ZHP vs a regular 330. Your call though. Either one is a good choice.
N51fanatic
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 13:47 |
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Went out to dinner with friends yesterday and parked next to our CX-5 was an F80 328i alpine white sport wagon. It was stunning. Had the coral red interior and MSport. I got home and priced one out on the configurator, it was almost 50k. Too rich for my blood. I will make do with my 128 :)
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Louros
> BREADwagon
07/21/2014 at 14:23 |
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Yeah, there was also one point on the course where I had to shuffle my hands a bit, but overall I didn't think the steering was that bad. I'm primarily going to be using the car as a highway commuter, so lack of a super tight steering ratio isn't that big of a deal to me. I have another car for autox.
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Louros
> Textured Soy Protein
07/21/2014 at 14:23 |
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"Kinda quick" is probably enough for me. The car will be a daily driver.
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Louros
> Brian Silvestro
07/21/2014 at 14:24 |
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Tune would be a must. How much do one of them JB4 thingamajigs go for anyway?
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Louros
> Tom McParland
07/21/2014 at 14:24 |
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The rational adult in me really wants to wait 2 years and pick up a CPO car
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Louros
> davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
07/21/2014 at 14:25 |
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I don't see why you can't get it on the 228. Both cars have the same transmission choices as far as I know, so the rear end is probably the same.
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Brian Silvestro
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 14:26 |
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Probably a whole bunch because BMW.
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Louros
> Brian Silvestro
07/21/2014 at 14:27 |
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Less than I expected
http://www.burgertuning.com/N20_Jb4.html
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Brian Silvestro
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 14:30 |
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Hmmm this has piqued my interest. Less than I thought as well....
The only question is, what will you do??
All of these choices, none of them really wrong. Tough decision.
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Louros
> Brian Silvestro
07/21/2014 at 14:32 |
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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 14:32 |
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Wouldn't see why either, but I haven't seen anything saying you can. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthr…
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Brian Silvestro
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 14:35 |
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guppysb
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 16:00 |
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I say go for the M235i instead....
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guppysb
> Rico
07/21/2014 at 16:03 |
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Many are expecting the M2 to be roughly 8-10k below the M3. That's still a good 10k over the base M235i....All this is still speculation, but usually this speculation is a good ball park figure. I say go for the M235i and call it a day.
DiscoTReK
> Textured Soy Protein
07/21/2014 at 17:30 |
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Ditto
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DiscoTReK
> N51fanatic
07/21/2014 at 17:31 |
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Absolutely love that combo 328 wagon! Too bad they're so freakin expensive! $50k…that can get you WAY more car.
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DiscoTReK
> Louros
07/21/2014 at 17:33 |
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It's also an expensive option too. I'd rather put the money towards an M235 (without an LSD). Much more fun!
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N51fanatic
> DiscoTReK
07/21/2014 at 18:15 |
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agreed, 50k for a 2 liter 4 banger :/