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      01-19-2016, 09:01 AM   #1
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M2 vs M235i M Performance Edition

What are you thoughts?

Note: Only 50 M235i M Performance Edition available in Canada. I just saw one yesterday at my dealer.


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If it's anything like the M Performance edition 435i, which is a fully decked out 4 series costing close to an M4, I would stick with the M2 over this 235.

That is unless you want xdrive which, this might offer. I believe the Canadian M Performance 435i is offered with xdrive.
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If it's anything like the M Performance edition 435i, which is a fully decked out 4 series costing close to an M4, I would stick with the M2 over this 235.

That is unless you want xdrive which, this might offer. I believe the Canadian M Performance 435i is offered with xdrive.
The M235i M Performance does not have the xDrive package available and is only available with six-speed manual.

The xDrive is only available for the 335i and the 435i.
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The M235i M Performance does not have the xDrive package available and is only available with six-speed manual.

The xDrive is only available for the 335i and the 435i.
Wow, this is definitely a niche car then. I can see why only 50 units are available north of the border.
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What are you thoughts?

Note: Only 50 M235i M Performance Edition available in Canada. I just saw one yesterday at my dealer.

First off, the M2 and M235i Perf Ed are both beautiful cars to be in the market for.

If you're picking one up off lease or a demo, then it's going to be a good deal over the M2 because you're not losing that 20% off the lot and it's still early into '16. The M Performance Edition MSRP'd at about $65k CDN optioned out, the M2 $?.

I managed to pick one up ('15 MPE Blk on blk 6MT) with 12k kms on it for $49k CDN which is a STEAL if you factory to cost for LSD, M carbon parts, wheels etc (my particular cars tag was $63,500 pre tax/delivery, so for what I paid I really got a great package, a new base white m235i with no add ons comes to $52k after taxes/delivery, so this made complete sense to have the total package, for less and not lose the depreciation of a new car. I went to the dealer to order a new car initially, and the salesman who had the MPE M235i on BMW executive lease was literally taking the plates off, when I asked "what the hell is that bad boy?" And we moved into it right away.

Only 50 for Canada and 50 for the US, so it is something "special", but not impossible to bump into down the road again if you want it when they drop in price..

Keep it clean and relatively low km's and it will hold great resale because of all of the OEM+ m goodness. An M2 out the door will be much more, but it's "more" car. Just depends where your wants and needs come into priority

If I were going new, I'd go base M235i MT or "Base" M2 MT. I don't typically buy loaded cars because I'm a track regular (I don't usually do body or accessory mods either (mainly BBK's, Suspension and HP), this also is not my daily driver so all of the technology wasn't a deal breaker. But I couldn't pass up the opportunity to own this particular car, no regrets, I'm in love *tehe.

The M2 is great, but for me, not another $20k great (my situation, others will be different). What I can do to this car for under $10k will bring more smiles than having the brand new car, even in M2 trim.

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First off, the M2 and M235i Perf Ed are both beautiful cars to be in the market for.

If you're picking one up off lease or a demo, then it's going to be a good deal over the M2 because you're not losing that 20% off the lot and it's still early into '16. The M Performance Edition MSRP'd at about $65k CDN optioned out, the M2 $?.

I managed to pick one up ('15 MPE Blk on blk 6MT) with 12k kms on it for $49k CDN which is a STEAL if you factory to cost for LSD, M carbon parts, wheels etc (my particular cars tag was $63,500 pre tax/delivery, so for what I paid I really got a great package, a new base white m235i with no add ons comes to $52k after taxes/delivery, so this made complete sense to have the total package, for less and not lose the depreciation of a new car. I went to the dealer to order a new car initially, and the salesman who had the MPE M235i on BMW executive lease was literally taking the plates off, when I asked "what the hell is that bad boy?" And we moved into it right away.

Only 50 for Canada and 50 for the US, so it is something "special", but not impossible to bump into down the road again if you want it when they drop in price..

Keep it clean and relatively low km's and it will hold great resale because of all of the OEM+ m goodness. An M2 out the door will be much more, but it's "more" car. Just depends where your wants and needs come into priority

If I were going new, I'd go base M235i MT or "Base" M2 MT. I don't typically buy loaded cars because I'm a track regular (I don't usually do body or accessory mods either (mainly BBK's, Suspension and HP), this also is not my daily driver so all of the technology wasn't a deal breaker. But I couldn't pass up the opportunity to own this particular car, no regrets, I'm in love *tehe.

The M2 is great, but for me, not another $20k great (my situation, others will be different). What I can do to this car for under $10k will bring more smiles than having the brand new car, even in M2 trim.

My $.02
Thanks for your review. Indeed the car looked awesome, but it is now sold...

I am sure this car will hold its value because of all the OEM stuff you mentioned.

Enjoy your car and take good care of it
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Thanks for your review. Indeed the car looked awesome, but it is now sold...

I am sure this car will hold its value because of all the OEM stuff you mentioned.

Enjoy your car and take good care of it
Thanks, and yes they don't last long.

There was recently another one in Victoria BC, which was listed for $55k with 5k kms and lasted less than one week.

There is one more for sale currently in Edmonton, Black on Black, 6spd Performance Edition for $55k I beleive, which they may negotiate with the oil prices declining and Alberta unemployment rates climbing .
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Dear lord....there's now a M235i M performance edition?

I feel like some dudes at BMW just watched inception before making this marketing name.... What's next?

M235i M Performance MGTS version MCSL DeluxeM
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The M235i M Performance does not have the xDrive package available and is only available with six-speed manual.

The xDrive is only available for the 335i and the 435i.
That is not correct,xdrive was available on the limited edition 2015 M235i M performance edition.Dylan86 is also wrong.The 2015 M235i M performance edition was not sold in the US.

It really wasn't a great deal because there was no power gain for the M235i M performance edition and the price is basically the same as the M2.


http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...rmance+edition
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That is not correct,xdrive was available on the limited edition 2015 M235i M performance edition.Dylan86 is also wrong.The 2015 M235i M performance edition was not sold in the US.

It really wasn't a great deal because there was no power gain for the M235i M performance edition and the price is basically the same as the M2.


http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...rmance+edition
Well that's what I get for believing the sales guy. At lease he wasn't completely wrong lmao..
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That is not correct,xdrive was available on the limited edition 2015 M235i M performance edition.Dylan86 is also wrong.The 2015 M235i M performance edition was not sold in the US.

It really wasn't a great deal because there was no power gain for the M235i M performance edition and the price is basically the same as the M2.


http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...rmance+edition
Thanks for the clarification. Anyhow, this edition was very limited!
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Fully decked out M235i MPerf - $65K CDN

Fully decked out M2 - ~ $67k CDN

That should help make it easy

Guess it comes down to how soon you want a car
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Fully decked out M235i MPerf - $65K CDN

Fully decked out M2 - ~ $67k CDN

That should help make it easy

Guess it comes down to how soon you want a car
M2 >>> M235i MPerf
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None of these M Perf edition cars will sell for $65k. I'd say at least 10% off. Same black only interior and no moonroof. I'd still pick the M2 if that's the case. Or a used M235 with moonroof at mid $40ks
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[QUOTE}Thanks for your review. Indeed the car looked awesome, but it is now sold...

I am sure this car will hold its value because of all the OEM stuff you mentioned.

Enjoy your car and take good care of it[/QUOTE]

Was this M235i perf ed you mentioned at Laval BMW? I was the guy that bought it. Actually they had 3, and I bought the last one they had.
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Thanks for your review. Indeed the car looked awesome, but it is now sold...

I am sure this car will hold its value because of all the OEM stuff you mentioned.

Enjoy your car and take good care of it
Was this M235i perf ed you mentioned at Laval BMW? I was the guy that bought it. Actually they had 3, and I bought the last one they had.
Yes at BMW Laval.

How do you like it so far? I still believe it's an awesome car!
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Yes at BMW Laval.

How do you like it so far? I still believe it's an awesome car!
Man I love this car. Definitely the best car I ever had. The power is awesome. With performance edition having basically all the goodies added, I don't have to worry about getting any mods other than maybe wheels, suspension, & tune.

I'm thinking of all 3 eventually, but tune is my last priority. I just ordered wheels for summer set-up (stance SF03). I'll start there and think about something else next year.
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Yes at BMW Laval.

How do you like it so far? I still believe it's an awesome car!
Man I love this car. Definitely the best car I ever had. The power is awesome. With performance edition having basically all the goodies added, I don't have to worry about getting any mods other than maybe wheels, suspension, & tune.

I'm thinking of all 3 eventually, but tune is my last priority. I just ordered wheels for summer set-up (stance SF03). I'll start there and think about something else next year.
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What are you thoughts?

Note: Only 50 M235i M Performance Edition available in Canada. I just saw one yesterday at my dealer.

I owned one. All the performance bits, but still a 235.

I did like the alcantara steering wheel and all the cf extras.

The M2 feels like a planted version of the 235. Just a beautiful upgrade.

My wife did like the 235, as I could soften the suspension. But it's my DD not hers...
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