11-17-2021, 10:43 AM | #45 | |
First Lieutenant
90
Rep 303
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
yanks1484.00 |
11-17-2021, 10:51 AM | #46 | |
First Lieutenant
90
Rep 303
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2021, 11:01 AM | #47 |
Administrator
40322
Rep 21,232
Posts |
Couple more review articles:
Auto Express -- We hit the road in the new BMW 2 Series Coupe in hot M240i guise Autoblog -- The new 230i and M240i xDrive keep the small and fun BMW flame alive CAR -- BMW 2-series (2021) review: baby bomb And a couple new videos:
__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel |
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2021, 01:34 PM | #48 |
The Professor
162
Rep 825
Posts |
i just realized by watching the Euro reviews that they get nicer M Seats than the US...man those look great!
__________________
2010 BMW M6 2007 BMW 335i,2012 Audi S4-retired 2016 BMW 750i M-Sport 2015 BMW M235i-retired, 2022 M240i |
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2021, 02:20 PM | #49 |
Lieutenant
484
Rep 506
Posts |
hmmm... wonder why Europe gets different sorts seats than us??
__________________
M240ix; Blue w/Black & Blue Stitching, M Illum. & Alum trim, Premium, M797 Bi-Color, Shadowline & HK Audio
'08 Mustang GT Vert w/5 speed manual Past:325ci, 330ci (my favorite) & 2018 230i; '79 Vette (owned 13 yrs.) |
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2021, 05:16 PM | #50 |
Second Lieutenant
175
Rep 231
Posts |
Saw one in the flesh today. Compared to when I first saw the first gen 2 series, I was sort of well meh. It has certainly grown in size, and has a largish hood that protrudes. Got in one and dealer let me turn on. Exhaust got the burbles. Similar interior to most new bmw now, the black model they had didn't have harmon kardon. I am sure it goes, but I don't have the same wow factor I had with first seeing the 1st gen 2 series. Having owned a 228i and an OG m2, I think this is too big. Needs to loose weight.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-17-2021, 09:57 PM | #51 |
First Lieutenant
177
Rep 387
Posts |
If Porsche can be pumping out manual transmission cars, AND manuals are highly sought after in so many used cars in so many price points and brands, why for god sake can't we get gods transmission?
It's not electric yet, people will still be them, and this is yet another car crossed off the list. Very bummed about that. Hate being negative. Just want to stay with this brand and I can't.
__________________
|
Appreciate
1
________4157.00 |
11-18-2021, 03:16 AM | #52 |
Major
2621
Rep 1,477
Posts
Drives: BMW M2
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Zurich
|
M cars still have manual transmissions, no drama.
But I think the transmission topic deserves deeper considerations, manual gearboxes make sense when the rest of the car follows the same philosophy, on the wild and analogue 1M the manual gearbox would have been the only viable choice (as it was), an automatic gearbox wouldn't have made sense, when I drove the modern and heavy M3 G80 (both manual and auto) however I found no reasonable reasons to choose the manual gearbox due to the general "digital" feedback of the driving experience, the manual gearbox is simply not up to date with the rest of the car and I found it only a (very reasonable) romantic choice of a few die-hard purist enthusiasts. But although it is still good that Bmw offers it for an M-car (as does Porsche), I don't really see a match for the M240i's philosophy. Other sporty but not hardcore cars have been offered with manual transmissions (e.g. Jaguar F Type or Aston Martin V8 Vantage), and the market has rejected them severely for the same reasons. Last edited by VIERsr; 11-18-2021 at 09:56 AM.. |
11-18-2021, 08:24 AM | #53 |
Captain
529
Rep 653
Posts
Drives: 2022 G20 M340i
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Michigan
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 2021 BMW X5 [0.00]
1991 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 1993 Ford SVT Light ... [0.00] 2020 Harley-Davidso ... [0.00] 2013 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2018 BMW 340i M-Spo ... [10.00] |
__________________
Chuck
2022 G20 M340i PB/Oyster Last- 2018 F30 340i 6MT ZHP AW/CRed Last edited by Lightngsvt; 11-18-2021 at 09:02 AM.. |
11-18-2021, 09:27 AM | #54 | |
BVARIAN
642
Rep 570
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
1999 330ci / 2003 330i / 2008 328i coupe / 2011 328i Touring M-Sport / 2016 M235xi / 2019 440xi GC unicorn / current: 2022 M240xi (the "Purple Porsche Eater")
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2021, 12:51 PM | #56 |
Lieutenant
484
Rep 506
Posts |
BMW stated next year.. I prefer RWD, but didn't want to wait until model year 2023. In addition, with new inflation pressures I feel Vehicles will be priced higher next year... Time will tell
__________________
M240ix; Blue w/Black & Blue Stitching, M Illum. & Alum trim, Premium, M797 Bi-Color, Shadowline & HK Audio
'08 Mustang GT Vert w/5 speed manual Past:325ci, 330ci (my favorite) & 2018 230i; '79 Vette (owned 13 yrs.) |
Appreciate
2
Mollyran72.00 Lightngsvt529.00 |
11-18-2021, 01:25 PM | #59 |
Lieutenant
484
Rep 506
Posts |
The Extended Black Shadowline looks especially nice on this white M240... hope the same on my Portimao Blue
and man this test drive, this guy drove semi-nuts & pushed the car hard on twisting roads.. wowza!! Last edited by yanks1; 11-18-2021 at 01:40 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2021, 01:41 PM | #60 |
Enthusiast
691
Rep 340
Posts |
__________________
Currently Drives: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2021, 04:58 PM | #61 | |
Private First Class
315
Rep 182
Posts |
Quote:
I agree most would prefer M240ix, but 230i will be preferable for some who value handling dynamics over power and sound. I wonder what the xDrive take rate was on previous gen M240i? I rarely see them in the southeast. A small, sporty coupe is the type of car where AWD is the least fitting IMO. |
|
Appreciate
1
CDN-Driver690.50 |
11-18-2021, 07:16 PM | #62 | |
Private First Class
108
Rep 157
Posts |
Quote:
While i totally understand the not being RWD, the weight arguments, really i don't know how many could do a blind-test without specs provided in some cars and notice a 53:47 vs a 50:50.... easier to say when you have the numbers beforehand but without info, doubt vast majority can say that difference... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-18-2021, 07:41 PM | #63 | ||
Enthusiast
691
Rep 340
Posts |
Quote:
Canada is not expected to get any RWD G42s. The price differential is a factor, and the positive impact on steering and handling of reduced weight up front.
__________________
Currently Drives: 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
11-19-2021, 03:01 AM | #65 | |
Private First Class
803
Rep 130
Posts |
Quote:
A 230i with extra boost will be quite an interesting thing to see happen |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-19-2021, 08:45 AM | #66 | |
Colonel
640
Rep 2,045
Posts |
Quote:
Porsche from what I understand still builds their turbo cars to revv out a bit more in power delivery. They also still have NA cars like the GT4, 4.0 GTS, GT3, etc that are exceptionally suited to high end power and manual transmission sports car buyers who want that experience will gravitate towards those cars. With that said I'm going to start experimenting with tuning an N55 to have a more linear throttle, torque by gear, etc to see if it can be better adapted to manual enjoyment but I an sure I will still prefer my manual NA cars. |
|
Appreciate
2
maxdriver88.00 thatBimmerBloke871.50 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|