Test drive

bluesman8266 · 11-17-2021, 08:59 PM

Well I just had to see for myself. I drove an hour and a half jumped out of my 2019 BMW m240i xDrive and into a 2022.

The reason I bought my current one was quality small size sporty comfortable ride adjustable suspension and fast.

I'm going to have to give BMW a huge Applause. I think they have succeeded in improving each one of the things I was after.

I think that the new one is a little more aggressive looking the quality inside I think is a little better. I really like the new design of the inside door panels it feels much more solid when you grab a hold of it to close it. The ride I felt in Comfort was a little better then my current one and they are both are on run-flats it also seemed quieter inside. One thing I wish about my current one was that it was a little louder and a little deeper sounding. The new one definitely is when you put it in sport. There's a really good growl that comes from it as you're driving in sport, just normal driving. I don't really care for the main instrument cluster it's very busy the tack running backwards is strange I like my current one much better. As far as the center panel I really like the look that they dropped it it's not sticking up like a big pimple. There is a whole lot of customizing that you can do from the look of the center display. The center console is about twice as deep as mine and they have the small cubby hole on the left side of the driver which mine does not have. The center console under the armrest and next to the cup holders both have a USB C plug. Which works good with my new iPhone. I believe the trunk is deeper not much but some, the backseat has a centerfold down which mine does not have. One thing I didn't like was trim options. Either pano black or a gray silver pattern. This had the black and it showed everything, this had been there one day and had smears and finger prints all over.

The biggest thing that I liked about it was that sound.

yanks1 · 11-18-2021, 08:09 AM

thx for posting the quick review & compare!!

funny on the piano black interior trim, I changed my build order yesterday to the Alum trim. I was concerned about black piano trim easily reflecting scratches and swirls especially in center console area

Good 4 2 reasons · 11-18-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by yanks1

thx for posting the quick review & compare!!

funny on the piano black interior trim, I changed my build order yesterday to the Alum trim. I was concerned about black piano trim easily reflecting scratches and swirls especially in center console area

Not sure what the price will be but I definitely might consider the carbon fiber trim piece replacements for the piano black that is in mine. I wasn't wild about paying $250 or something like that for the aluminum trim.

yabo2c · 11-18-2021, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

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Originally Posted by yanks1

thx for posting the quick review & compare!!

funny on the piano black interior trim, I changed my build order yesterday to the Alum trim. I was concerned about black piano trim easily reflecting scratches and swirls especially in center console area

Not sure what the price will be but I definitely might consider the carbon fiber trim piece replacements for the piano black that is in mine. I wasn't wild about paying $250 or something like that for the aluminum trim.

Exactly my thought. I'm definitely upgrading to carbon fiber trim pieces. I don't get why the M440i gets carbon trim option but the M240i does not.

Vudumonkey25 · 11-18-2021, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Not sure what the price will be but I definitely might consider the carbon fiber trim piece replacements for the piano black that is in mine. I wasn't wild about paying $250 or something like that for the aluminum trim.

The full center trim has been roughly 1200 for the set in the past it seems like.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Inte...952466891.html

Lightngsvt · 11-19-2021, 10:56 AM

I want the carbon fiber trim too after seeing this! Its not cheap, but its the actual trim pieces, not some stick-on junk.

yabo2c · 11-19-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

I want the carbon fiber trim too after seeing this! Its not cheap, but its the actual trim pieces, not some stick-on junk.

I agree 100%. If you want it from factory it's $950 so $1200 for it really isn't too bad

Good 4 2 reasons · 11-19-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by yabo2c

I agree 100%. If you want it from factory it's $950 so $1200 for it really isn't too bad

Plus it does include alcantara knee padding for the center console which sounds appealing

Fix_The_Cigarette_Lighter · 11-19-2021, 08:06 PM

If the Piano black trim is like on my 228 GC it's also going to seriously reflect sun glare off the center console. I'm going to go with the textured silver when/if I get to my M240i order.

bluesman8266 · 11-20-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudumonkey25

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Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Not sure what the price will be but I definitely might consider the carbon fiber trim piece replacements for the piano black that is in mine. I wasn't wild about paying $250 or something like that for the aluminum trim.

The full center trim has been roughly 1200 for the set in the past it seems like.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Interior/M-Performance-Carbon-Interior-Trim-Kit-G20-51952466891.html

the link is not for these. nothing on the books at bmw for carbon yet. Maybe the m2's but their not in production yet.

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bluesman8266 Private 46 Rep 85 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	Test drive Well I just had to see for myself. I drove an hour and a half jumped out of my 2019 BMW m240i xDrive and into a 2022. The reason I bought my current one was quality small size sporty comfortable ride adjustable suspension and fast. I'm going to have to give BMW a huge Applause. I think they have succeeded in improving each one of the things I was after. I think that the new one is a little more aggressive looking the quality inside I think is a little better. I really like the new design of the inside door panels it feels much more solid when you grab a hold of it to close it. The ride I felt in Comfort was a little better then my current one and they are both are on run-flats it also seemed quieter inside. One thing I wish about my current one was that it was a little louder and a little deeper sounding. The new one definitely is when you put it in sport. There's a really good growl that comes from it as you're driving in sport, just normal driving. I don't really care for the main instrument cluster it's very busy the tack running backwards is strange I like my current one much better. As far as the center panel I really like the look that they dropped it it's not sticking up like a big pimple. There is a whole lot of customizing that you can do from the look of the center display. The center console is about twice as deep as mine and they have the small cubby hole on the left side of the driver which mine does not have. The center console under the armrest and next to the cup holders both have a USB C plug. Which works good with my new iPhone. I believe the trunk is deeper not much but some, the backseat has a centerfold down which mine does not have. One thing I didn't like was trim options. Either pano black or a gray silver pattern. This had the black and it showed everything, this had been there one day and had smears and finger prints all over. The biggest thing that I liked about it was that sound. Attached Images
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