BMW's M235i Is The Most Intoxicating Coupe You Can Buy
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2014
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This week we're in Spain for the launch of BMW's new M235i. With 322bhp, is this the best coupe money can buy?
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I've got this car, 2016 model with a few extras and the 8-speed auto with the paddles on the wheel, and it's the best car i've driven in the longest time. Everytime i get into it, it makes me happy and i make noises 😂😂
5 year old comment, and no idea if you still have the car, but I just bought a 2015 with 65k and I pick it up Thursday. I'm so psyched.
In the States, it's illegal to be intoxicated while driving.
You don't drive cars in the state but pickups drive you
Hahahaha!
3:01 the spanksta!
Nice and funny review, too much music though...
For some reason it looks much better in person.
Most do
no matter what car he will review. it will be allways fun to watch :)
Thank you for the video, it was instrumental in opening my eyes to the M235i product line. After taking a test drive, I was impressed. The handling and ample room influenced my decision to order a BMW over the Jaguar F-type and Audi TT I was considering. At just under $58k, my car was ordered with the optional M exhaust, technology package, drivers assistance package, M performance side sill kit and 438M orbit grey wheels. Although I don't care for the rim colors, I have made arrangements to get these triple chrome plated. It should set off the Melborn Red Metallic paint and black convertible roof. Being from the Shreveport, LA area, I found an outstanding deal in this custom order with BMW of Dallas. Ryan Chong worked out a no hassle deal that was outstanding. Thank you CarThrottle, Ryan and BMW of Dallas.
How much would've the F-Type cost you?
Chrome? Ew
I have a 2016 228i x drive with the dinan stage 1 tune and axle back exhaust with a k&n air filter and I did 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. Love that little car
I've still got my 2015 m235i on the strength of this review, absolutely love it every time I drive it I can't help but smile
has in been reliable so far? I´d love to get one of these one day.
@@juandv930722 seriously the most reliable car I've ever had the only problem I had was a faulty injector and that was my fault for using supermarket fuel when the local shell station closed for a refurb, for an every day driver the comfort, reliability, power and cost to run is unbeatable in my humble opinion.
It's gonna be really difficult to replace it.
@@danwhitaker5168 Should I go for 230, 235, 40 or m2? Daily driver
@@nooba2064 if you are also gonna track day the car M2
If not then go for the M240i the newer b58 engine is an absolute peach.
@@danwhitaker5168 i Want THE car to flex, and i think THE m2 is THE best One. I know that IF i buy an 240 People gonna say " so u could not afford an m2?
Decent review; great camera work and editing. Nice.
...so...some years down the road...ZERO Issues! Nicely done BMW. I own a 16k miles, 2015, manual, port installed m perf. lsd and exhaust...never bored 😴
Is yours x-drive? Was the lsd added after the fact and does it make a noticeable difference?
Loved it!
One of your best presented videos!
I definitely think you should replace Freddie on top gear!
Straight six engines are simply awesome
This video deserves A LOT more views than it does.
Its been six years now. Hope you doing okey
Bob Sponge WHATS UP BOB! hope you had an amazing 6 years as well you’re the best
Time travelin. 6 years go by quick?
After Blue DUDE SO QUICK. I was just totally shook that its already been 6 years and my grammar definitely improved lmfaoo
GameHero80 hahah that’s awesome i ddnt think youd reply. Maybe see u in another year again haha
nice review, really funny and good info.
Nice car but I'm sick of manufacturers constantly making replacement vehicles larger for the sake of making them larger. I liked the size of the 1series.
btw isn't this the same press or owner car that XCAR tested a few days ago? Glad BMW gave a properly spec'd BMW with a manual gearbox. The automatic would not have been as fun to drive through those wonderful canyon roads. I need one of these in Canada ASAP !!
in coming years there will be 0.5 series and then M0.5i
and you will be drooling over those as well
Died laughing! Great point.
in 300 years, the m 0.25i
mmm0.000001
Then there’ll be an electric one called the miii
Thinking about grabbing one , live in Canada and I just saw a black 2016 M235i with 65k miles on it. I just caught a buzz of this car.
Just have to think about it.
Anything I should be concerned about.
Such a wicked cool car that sounds really good.
My M235i has the Performance Exhaust option, WOW, sounds like a Ferrari under heavy acceleration.
I have an M235I downpipe for cars with the 4WD or X drive :D . that and a preformance exhaust make this car a real BEAST !!!!!
This guy has one of the best jobs in the world!
tbh its £44k with relevant options! plus m performance parts without going crazy!
I would love to pick one of these up used in a few years. Its how I've always avoided BMW's infamous lemons. Quick point on the review, you could have given us a little bit more on the cabin and interior space.
9 years later, did you do it?!
I currently drive a F30 4 cylinder as my daily but I'm drooling over m235i for my next car :P
Looks awesome! Did you have a cigarette after you were finished?? ;)
What is the exhaust sound at the very beginning? Very epic exhaust note.
+Henry Chan i think f type v6
more likely the f type v8 - v6 sounds a bit pants.
the best car in this world
Until the real m2 comes out
Nope its the m2 competition. Im looking into getin a 235i
Honestly imo the M 240i best bang for your buck in the whole BMW lineup!
@@germanengineering204 Exactly. I even think the M240i xDrive (optional electronic all wheel drive system) is gonna be a really interesting future classic.
@@Diego288Ford Manual M235i/M240i.
REViews, haha I like that. Not feeling the silver mirrors tho, that's Audi's trait.
Nice review. But it's 1M, not M1 because the M1 is a completely different car. The 1M has the twin turbo N54 engine, while this M235 has a specially tuned single turbo N55 engine found in the 335/435.
+mujjuman M235i*.... Amateurs, if you have no idea what the car is called don't even comment. This VW is way ahead of its time.
Good review. Maybe a bit less music or at least at lower volume. Thanks.
Second car, first manual. This car really sets the bar high- only thing that I look forward to is a real M or a Porsche! And I'm just starting my 4-yr!
How was it? Thinking of swapping my cayman s for a stage 1 235i
@@mrcarfan9000I have one but it is no Porsche. I have a 986 boxster also which is less of everything than your cayman and I still find the boxster more enjoyable even if it’s much slower
@@stupidmonkez interesting thanks for the reply! I had a 986 Boxster S for a bit before the Cayman S and it was an awesome car. They’re really underrated. It’s definitely a car people need to drive to truly understand how amazing it is. Same with the Cayman
I'm confused... do I need to go get tested? Did we just have sex?
Awesome!
Good review. What's the road it was shot on? looks amazing
The mountain passes in the Ronda region (Southern Spain)
cheers
It's not a coupé and no, speaking of coupés, the most intoxicating and a dream car of mine is the XK and its sportier versions.
I have just brought one June del......can't bloody wait :-)
i had mine for almost a whole year. you will love it. first thing you should do is put it in sport mode. i got every package and its in estoril blue
Dimitri Roun Had?
Dimitri Roun I have the same setup with xdrive. It's great! Especially with a racechip.
m235i with dinan
as soon as i read the title to this video i just kinda sighed to myself
2:32 Sonorous? Chris Harris would be proud xD
needs to be driven with a manual gearbox which I am glad is standard. Thank you BMW for another 'ultimate driving machine.'
Well no, that's why its called 'standard' transmission. But its a blessing to have this option because everyone else is making dual clutch gearboxes as the 'standard.'
Sam20Gallardo I think what he meant was that a lot of high endish cars don't come with manual and he is glad that it does.
Yes I did mean that. Thank you for clarifying on behalf of me. Good man !
Where's the extended version of this review? :)
U should make video of volvo c70
Dude, at 2:31 and 3:04 did you just jizz in your pants?! Lol.
someone was working him from the passenger side...
The back end looks like a photocopier though. Just sayin'. We all need photocopiers. They're useful.... I know, It drives amazingly. We should overlook that its fugly from the back. But .. yeah. The front looks great. The rear ... pure Xerox.
What is the name of the intro music?!
Love my BMW M240i....
Me to best car I've ever driven by a long shot!👍
Hellou from Romania :) This is just a normal car :)
what is the song that starts playina t 0:07??
Intro engine rev is from a VQ engine right?
I think it’s Jaguar V6
Why no talk of the inferior electric power steering vs the 1-series?
SONOROUS! that means it sounds good. (slightly weird smile) - c.h.
You guys at Car throttle love your bimmers don't you? Well that's fine! However, I sat and drove the M235i this past weekend. Forget about the badging discrepancies, the weird name and all that. Let's focus on the car and the driving experience. I Noted certain failures with Interior quality that I was just unable to overcome. They were so bad. The entire interior is plastic, and this is important not only because you want quality and good materials in a car that costs nearly 50,000 US dollars and I want an interior that has longevity, durability, and beauty. Even the interior of the Similarly priced CLA45 AMG seemed to be more upscale (that's not saying much.) On the road the car felt Agile, responsive, steering was weighted nicely (maybe a little too heavy for my taste) and ride was slightly uncomfortable, expected. No big deal. After driving the CLA45 and Audi S3, I noticed the shifts were great considering it was not a Dual Clutch like the CLA45. Handling limits were feeble compared to the CLA45 and the 235 felt numb, like the S3. Responsiveness from the front wheels to the steering feel was limited to the the slight annoying drumming of the front brakes when I pressed the pedal. That's all I could feel, the front brake calipers sucking. This was annoying. BMW used to make great cars. (E46 M3 comes to mind.) However nowadays, there are some Other German, American, and even Japanese competition that is just doing it better. The CLA45 AMG is a better car, I'm sorry, it just is in my humble opinion. There are other cars too, I mean I don't know, this just seems kind of ridiculous. The 4 series hype was quickly put to rest as well (read Car and Driver April 2014 edition). Too heavy for M cars, Car and driver said the same of the M6. Motor trends comparo between the M5 and E63 showed it's shortcomings. This car, I had to try for myself and it, just didn't do it. I'm sorry. At least if it was built with quality, but I guess because of it's price bmw left that out.
If you like nice interiors with space controls you go for an Audi..If you enjoy driving you go for a beamer.
I would like to pick a nit on something early in the video.
There wasn't a BMW named "M135i". There was a 1M and a 135i.
The next gen of 1 series is now2 series and we get the M235 or the 228i.
The 135i came originally with the twin turbo N54 engine, and was then replaced with the single twin scroll turbo N55 engine. Both are 3 liter, inline 6 engines.
The M235i has the N55 single twin scroll turbo engine.
The 1M had/has the N54 twin turbo engine.
Thus, it is not the engine as the 1M.
As for having the same engine as the M135i, well, if that car exists in Europe then perhaps it does. But in the US we didn't have an M135i.
We had the 135i, and again that car originally came with the N54 and around 2009 it received the N55.
Zillogism ahh you really need to check before you state wrong info and think you know it all. There is an M135i if you haven't already noticed as it has been out for about 3+ years and the second generation has recently been released. Go and check for yourself! 😂😂
Zillogism we have that one here (M135i) in Mexico.
www.bmw.com.mx/mx/es/newvehicles/fichas_tecnicas/ft_F21_3p.html
Yes, I needed to pay closer attention to what the reviewer was saying. The M135i is NOT a car available in the US market, and that was my point. As I wrote, in my post, "...if that car exists in Europe ,then perhaps it does."
It is not a model that has been in the US.
In the US we've only had the 1 and 2 series coupes, not hatchbacks as the M135i is.
As for Mexico, I am not familiar with that market and am quite surprised that the hatchback is brought to that market.
As for acting like I know it all, that is just you needing to insult to make yourself appear better or whatever your deal is. If you wanted to correct me, you easily could have without adding the insult.
There, I hope your ego feels better now. :)
Take care. Cheers!
+Zillogism yeah, we also got the A and CLA class from Mercedes-Benz, US only got the CLA.
when it comes to cars, you guys in Europe are so much better at reviewing them than your American counterparts.
For some reason, this car looks weird to me. It's proportions and stance are just off a bit.
+Shift4g If you ever saw a 1M coupe, it's more off haha
To summarise this video 03:04
More fun than a 3 series or 4 series?
What about the 4 coupe? Even though it looks it, from the measurements there doesn't seem to be a great deal size wise. I was A/Bing sitting in them both at a dealership the other day and it seemed the same really.
in love
Unfortunately this thing weighs as much as a 335i. I'm still buying one though.
"nothing beats it" apart from a real M car, saying that id probably buy one. P.S. Alex is awesome as usual!
Compare the price of m235i and m3/m4
How 'bout get the M135i and loose the weird proportions, but gain weird face and practicality. Also, sleeper.
Im gonna buy one in 6 months for my third car. Everyone cross their fingers for me, gonna be a big leap from a Renault Clio. Im only 20 but surprised at insurance for it in the UK.
Did ya get it?
i would rather buy an bmw e24 M635, it will cost less and i personaly like it a lot better than any other bmw newer than e46
Be yourself, no need to try to be chris harris , apart from that.Keep up the good work!
If you met me, you'd realise I'm being myself ;)
Slight price difference, but better than a Cayman S?
This dude has issues.
Does 5 sec to 60 seem a bit slow to anyone? I understand that acceleration isn't the whole car but when a base model g37 can match or beat you in a straight line despite being heavier and having far less torque then I think something is wrong.
5 seconds is fine for the road. I'm guessing you're from a country like the USA. Here in the UK and Europe roads are a lot more twisty so handling is a big factor. Most car lovers don't care so much for drag racing.
MrCommentator No doubt 5 seconds is fine for the road. There are many fantastic cars that are at the 5 second mark or slower. One of my favorite cars the Nissan Z has a 60 time of about 5 sec. However, that being said I think that 5 seconds is a bit slow for something that is going to cost close to $40k. Especially when you consider that the 435i which has a BMW claimed 0-60 of 5 sec has 30 less hp and torque and weighs a little bit more. I guess what it all boils down to is that I am sure the car handles fantastically no question I was just expecting a better 60 time with the given specs. And yes I am from the United States but I do not care for drag racing much, or Nascar for that matter. I don't know if you have ever been here but there are plenty of curvy roads just as I am sure there are plenty of straight ones in Europe.....
well technically it's 4.8s and only 330HP or so i don't think it's slow!!
MrCommentator hey bro don't worry we have twisty roads a lot but not in city BTW narrow roads sucks in the city!
This car is not at all slow! I was watching it at Sydney Motorsport park last week and it was achieving a faster top speed down the main straight then a bunch of 400 - 500hp Evos. I'm guessing real life tests on this car will show more like a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds.
This guy is about as much fun as a tax audit.
So it's better than M4? wow
Im sorry. As good as it may be 35,000 pounds is just too much. Now in german speak maybe thats cheap but consider thats $50,000 CDN. Add an LSD and the price goes up even more. I can think of alot of cars in that price range.....
bmw made a ton of money on the e46 `s huge sales and wasted it all on developing lots of sub par cars full of electronics.
+MrSpiderman1321 The E46 was full of electronics. What's your point?
3L that develops 322bhp and only 160mph on the dash ? What the fuck is this ?
DAMN IT, now I won't be able to brag to my friends by pointing at the cluster to show how fast my car is!
Husher Razvan it's governed to 155 or so.
less music, more talking next time please
how about the 220i?
It too is intoxicating, but not as intoxicating as the 235i
It too is intoxicating, but not as intoxicating as the 240i
samsara - Touche!
why is called 235i when is 3L engine ??
2 Series
3.5 Litre
i = Petrol
d = Diesel
TheGard3nGn0me
It's a 3L engine.
It's just something BMW has done for a long time now. (index doesnt display the displacement of the engine)
TheGard3nGn0me
But the 235i comes with the turboed 3.0L i6...
That is how they used to name their cars... Now it is the cars series (2) and the relative power output it seems (35); the 235 will be more powerful then the 228.
So for example in the 3 series the 328 could be had with a 2.0 turbo 4-banger or a 3.0 NA 6 cylinder.
Simple, the 3L I6 turbo make a power figure closer to that of a 3.5L NA engine, same with the 228i, despite being only a 2L it makes the power of a 2.8L NA engine.
No doubt this is a nice car and I'm sure it's hell of a driving machine but I'm not sure why they introduced this? Making another 4 seater coupe makes 0 sense from a economic stand point... Overhead costs w/ this many models? Even if they do phase out the 1 series why is this needed?
M4 ??
Do you even shift bro?
the car he got was the one with manual gearbox btw.
vamp bl You can still shift manual gears dummy
A bit Top Gear-ish or is it just me?
ohhh just imagine if they give it 450HP i think it's going to be a better choice than M3???
hahahah thats so gay!!!!
is it RWD??
Jacob McGowan-Griffin yes
Wow this car is so much seemliest as price.
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@@susiebradley7001 You can look into a pre-purchase inspection. If there's a car you're serious about, a good used car dealer will happily take the car wherever you'd like to get one. I got one recently from a BMW dealership and it was ~$275.
Nope it's not!Its the M2!!
He look like Aaron Paul
Is it just me?
A BMW 235 is $650 less then a 3 series. Why then would i buy a 235. UGH
Because you get a straight 6 with 322BHP?
SenszR okay that makes sense
It's 328i vs 235i, not good comparison. 328i should be compared with 228i in performance.
true...but totally different cars.
Okay I'm getting the understanding there is more to a car then what's on top of the sheet metal
What was that car in the intro?
I want
I want your job!!! God, I´d do it for free!
why not just buy a e92 335i?
weight, brakes, suspension.
I bet you could upgrade cheaper than the price of the m. Plus, sleeper bonus points.
you could, but if you factor in labor rates you're going to be paying an arm and a leg..unless you're good enough to do it all yourself (i wish i could)
its totally do-able
Best car in the world, except it doesn't have any form of dipstick for the engine oil or the transmission fluid. Might as well just seal down the engine with bolts that only the BMW mechanic is allowed to open = just as well, as everything inside the engine bay is off limits to anyone other than the BMW mechanic anyways.
It's not the best car in the world. It's not even a true M car. The true m2 will be out in a years time
Honesty Counts Nonsense. You can easily change the oil just like on most any car. It has an easy to change oil filter, an easy to remove oil plug, and an easy open cap to the hole where the fresh oil goes.
The whole "oh my gosh no drain plug, what will we ever do!?" is so mamby pamby cry baby. You know the oil capacity and you know all of it won't come out when you drain it. The N55 takes 7 quarts. X drive variant 8 quarts.
Put in 6 quarts first, fire up the engine to get it moved around and check with the iDrive gauge. If it shows "min", then a full quart. If not, then leave it alone or add 1/2 quart. Not so difficult even without a dip stick.
I guess some people think it makes them look cool as they remove the dip stick, look at it, clean it off, put it back in, remove it again and look real close to check that level, adjust, repeat. Oh boy. As for trans fluid...who cares, no really, who cares? Most people never check it anyway and there isn't a reason to do so unless you're going to change the fluid. And if you're going to do that, then you should already know how much you'll need and how to check it. If you don't, then you don't need to look at the level.
You're a dip stick...
Too bad this well-made car has a Cyrano de Bergerac's nose. Seiously, seems a bit like a BX 4TC !
The way the front of this car is designed. The hood is too curvy and all the front of the car looks like big fatty nose (viewed from the side). The rest are french references (watch out what a Citroën BX 4TC looks like from the side) and Cyrano de Bergerac is a piece of french litterature.
BMW's are pretty snazzy, but they should be because of their... "exclusive" (oooooh lol) price. *AND THE FACT THAT EVERYONE WHO DRIVES THEM ARE COMPLETE DOUCHE-BAGS*. Seriously this stereotype couldn't be more accurate where I live. *LOVE LIVE THE DOUCHE-MOBILE! #M(ale ego)-power
How much is it?
S14's go for 5K... Is the BMW ever going to be 7 Times the coupe an S14 is?
Didn't think so... Fuck CT reviews, more funnies...
It’s M235I not M 2 3 5 I
this one or a 428i coupe ?
Guy makes uhhh noises far too often for my liking.
I bet an s2000 will put a much bigger smile on your face lol
Nope!
but you cant buy it new
i bet it wouldn't
Hmmmm... NO
I bet you don't even have a driver's license.
I would take an Alfa 4C and make you look an old granny.