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02-18-2014, 01:32 PM | #2465 |
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Mineral Grey M235i in LA
Not sure if you guys have seen the review, pics, and video from the 2addicts site yet, but this dealer is only a few miles from me so I might go down and check it out, maybe even try to get a test drive. I think a 135is is the best thing to compare it to, especially in terms of engine/tune, lack of PE, and comparing the DCT to the 8-speed. I just still don't like the way it looks AT ALL, or the wheels, too. I'm not sure if I'm completely biased and views skewed because I'm now on my second 135, but the car's design just doesn't flow to me. I hate it. Would be interesting if I could get pics of my car next to it though.
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Thus far, all i've read are opinions of 3-series owners.....who like it because it's small....for us, it will be bigger than what we're used to...lol |
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02-18-2014, 02:09 PM | #2467 | |
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I'll definitely be driving one soon and if I can get some pics of mine with the same color M235, it'd be interesting. Then again, I may not want to subject my beloved to have to even sit next to that ugly duckling. At least in mineral grey it seems to somewhat conceal its ugly rear diffuser since it then looks body-colored. Honestly, the more I think about it, look at it, etc., I almost have no desire to even go look at that M235. |
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02-18-2014, 02:10 PM | #2468 |
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i think it's because the new 2er is HEAVY like a 3-series, LOOKS like a 3-series....and is no longer the smaller, lighter, more fun version of their cars. Now it's like the deformed twin brother. lol
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02-18-2014, 02:37 PM | #2470 |
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I didn't think the 2 was much heavier than the 1, thought they were pretty close if anything.
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02-18-2014, 02:38 PM | #2471 |
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02-19-2014, 07:38 AM | #2472 | |
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On another note, the 135 FINALLY got her first wash yesterday. That paint sure looks good sans salt
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02-19-2014, 09:14 AM | #2473 | |
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From the side I think it looks rather good, however the rounded down "f" model hood and rather flat back end look hideous. I'm a fan of the interior though, mainly I just like the new model's steering wheel. The brakes are attractive as well but the wheels are only decent at best. The colors are the main thing that I am envious over. Why couldn't we have estoril blue?
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Oh and I've heard rumors that the 2 is faster around the ring than the 1m....anyone know if there is any truth to that?
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Thanks, heh there was quite a bit of debating on getting the skene designs plate or the one that screws in the tow hook location, but in the end I decided to go with the stock frame since the plate is gonna BE on there hiding the bumper anyway, and I didn't like the looks of the plate offset to the side.
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02-20-2014, 02:37 PM | #2480 |
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i've put 400+ miles on the X1 in less than 4 days. lol.
BTW, i still don't have my 135is back...why? because i was on-call yesterday and couldn't get to the dealership. Apparently takes them a full day to figure out how the brake pedal squeaks. It also takes them one day to GET TO work on my car. Then it takes them one day to replace my rear brake pad. Why? I was getting a high-pitch squeal from my rear driver's brake disc.....when i asked them to look at it---they said the whole pad was cracked! wtf. replaced. |
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Bet you sure miss the car, too. There's a newfound appreciation for these guys when you're forced to drive something else and you finally rejoice and get back in your car. |
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I was actually surprised about them actually inspecting the brake pad as well....as i was sure they were going to say "oh that's just normal from hi performance brakes"...lol. surprised they were cracked in half...UNLESS THEY cracked them by accident. haha |
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well well....what do we have here. not very impressed, really.
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and so I parked them together!
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Doh! So wish you had your 313s on to compare. What do you think though now that you've seen it in person? Your disdain for it seems to be legendary on the forum. You should take it for a spin and see what you think. I'd bet the farm it's an 8-speed auto, too.
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