no more 15 nismo tech, looking at M235I

Mike · 01-29-2015, 04:14 PM

I'm late to the party, but I love my M235i. Best auto transmission car in the world.

BlackZeda · 01-29-2015, 09:04 PM

I think after test driving a M4, I will wait for the M2 if it is available with X-Drive.

The 4 series is almost too long and the 2 series is almost too short aesthetics-wise, but both are great looking IMO.

Good luck in your decision!

RoshDawg · 01-29-2015, 11:10 PM

Haha awesome! Damn that's the exact color I would get too. Well hey if you ever sell that car just know I'm interested!

Tadpole · 01-30-2015, 01:11 PM

I just built this model on the BMW site that I like at it totaled $54,040.......Nice cute car but not for that kind of money.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2015, 01:24 PM

In reality you should expect to pay around 5-8% off MSRP on one. My build would end up somewhere in the upper 40s. Still a lot of money, but I do feel like you get quite a bit of car.

I think until you actually get behind the wheel and spend some time in one it might be hard to justify if you are just looking at specs and price.

Tadpole · 01-30-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

In reality you should expect to pay around 5-8% off MSRP on one. My build would end up somewhere in the upper 40s. Still a lot of money, but I do feel like you get quite a bit of car.

I think until you actually get behind the wheel and spend some time in one it might be hard to justify if you are just looking at specs and price.

Probably so but my

would be for the Vette!!!

I did find one in Katy Texas for 53K but Im a wuss and dont want to spend that kind of money. I about had a coronary when I bought my Z.

Mwagner07 · 01-30-2015, 03:39 PM

Great convo guys thanks...
I've called BMW and was told at March 2016 for M2 Production.. I suggested $55K
and the gentlemen said "I'd agree with your number".. thats good!
I think I'm going to wait for the M2 as it gets me closer to the sexy lines that I want with a sweet little plus... more power - lol
I love discussing and hearing other peoples views on different cars.. There are so many good things.. It realy just comes down to application. The 370z suspension's is great but not so cool with these NY State roads where I live...
The twisty back roads are just so bumpy by me...

Again keep the convo going and what experiences you've had while driving the M235i..

DLSTR · 01-30-2015, 01:31 PM

I purchased 14 demo(loaded pkg wise/900miles) at year end. I paid 10k less than the one Tadpole spec'd. Win!

Mike · 01-30-2015, 05:41 PM

well, the 2 isn't the smoothest suspension. NY roads would be pretty rough in it I think, even in comfort mode. I prefer the firm ride myself, but it is pretty stiff.

DLSTR · 01-31-2015, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

well, the 2 isn't the smoothest suspension. NY roads would be pretty rough in it I think, even in comfort mode. I prefer the firm ride myself, but it is pretty stiff.

+1 BMW did not forget the 'sport' part of this model. Its a sports-car with a bit of useable flexibility as required/needed on occasion.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2015, 08:33 AM

Relative to the Z, though, it feels smoother over rough surfaces. It's stiff, but not harsh. I suspect the M2 will add some of that harshness back in.

DLSTR · 01-31-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Relative to the Z, though, it feels smoother over rough surfaces. It's stiff, but not harsh. I suspect the M2 will add some of that harshness back in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...yt-cl=85114404

Never seen 'Smoking Tire' They review the M235i. Seems positive.

MotorTrend M235i vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPy0T3Fojt0 - Start at 639 for the Randy Pobst drive/commentary then a lap. Take a look at the times near the end for other cars tested. My soon to be in my hands new WRX-STi didnt do badly either lol!

Mike · 01-31-2015, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Relative to the Z, though, it feels smoother over rough surfaces. It's stiff, but not harsh. I suspect the M2 will add some of that harshness back in.

I can't speak to that. My Z had 12 miles when I swapped out the suspension, and it hasn't been a street car for 3 years, so I don't even remember how it felt.

m4a1mustang · 01-31-2015, 10:11 AM

I saw that one the other day. It's a shame the car was on the RFTs!

DLSTR · 01-31-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I saw that one the other day. It's a shame the car was on the RFTs!

Then inherently the Pilot Super Sports make it sooooo much better lol!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	In reality you should expect to pay around 5-8% off MSRP on one. My build would end up somewhere in the upper 40s. Still a lot of money, but I do feel like you get quite a bit of car. I think until you actually get behind the wheel and spend some time in one it might be hard to justify if you are just looking at specs and price. Tadpole likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	well, the 2 isn't the smoothest suspension. NY roads would be pretty rough in it I think, even in comfort mode. I prefer the firm ride myself, but it is pretty stiff. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-29-2015, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	I think after test driving a M4, I will wait for the M2 if it is available with X-Drive. The 4 series is almost too long and the 2 series is almost too short aesthetics-wise, but both are great looking IMO. Good luck in your decision!

01-30-2015, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mwagner07 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NY Posts: 34 Drives: 2017 370z Red Nismo Rep Power: 16	Great convo guys thanks... I've called BMW and was told at March 2016 for M2 Production.. I suggested $55K and the gentlemen said "I'd agree with your number".. thats good! I think I'm going to wait for the M2 as it gets me closer to the sexy lines that I want with a sweet little plus... more power - lol I love discussing and hearing other peoples views on different cars.. There are so many good things.. It realy just comes down to application. The 370z suspension's is great but not so cool with these NY State roads where I live... The twisty back roads are just so bumpy by me... Again keep the convo going and what experiences you've had while driving the M235i..

01-30-2015, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
DLSTR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Süd Germany Posts: 2,462 Drives: 21Supra 2.0/22 M240i Rep Power: 21267	I purchased 14 demo(loaded pkg wise/900miles) at year end. I paid 10k less than the one Tadpole spec'd. Win!

01-31-2015, 08:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Relative to the Z, though, it feels smoother over rough surfaces. It's stiff, but not harsh. I suspect the M2 will add some of that harshness back in. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-31-2015, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I saw that one the other day. It's a shame the car was on the RFTs! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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