I was living in Munich and working for BMW in HQ when the the 2002 tii came out. I drove production unit #12 out of the factory! This looks like a worthy follower ....
@@TheNaveelttil how has your experience been with BMW in terms of reliability? I'm heavily considering this new 240i but I'm afraid from things I've heard about BMWs not being very reliable while also being expensive to fix.
@@BPR-IronCurtain I had a 2018 BMW 240i that I just sold a couple months ago. I had ZERO issues with it. If this new model is anything like mine was, it’ll pull like crazy on the highway. I described mine as quick and nimble.
@@BPR-IronCurtain my experience has been pretty good with my car as well. The N52 engine (the last NA Inline 6 BMW made) is pretty reliable, honestly. I don’t drive very much (5-6k miles a year), but it’s never broken down on me. There’s been preventative maintenance done, as well as small repairs, which aren’t cheap, but they’ve really only happened once in 9 years of ownership, so I can’t complain. The car isn’t perfect, but for a car that was built 11 years ago, it’s holding up very well. It’s also important to find a good dealer with a service advisor that you trust or a well-rated independent mechanic. Personally, I think most 6-cylinder BMWs from 2009 onwards should run fine with regular maintenance. When I do decide to get a new car in the next year or two, I really have to make a touch decision because the 128i does so many things right.
As of now, the m240 and m340 are the absolute best performance vehicles for the cost. You can get a decent spec m340i rwd and put down some nice power. Definitely snappier cars than anything Mercedes or Audi has to offer as of now
@@captainminecraftist M240i is heavier do to it being AWD, having more tech, and back seats. Although you gotta wonder if the AWD will help it pull away from the Supra or if it'd be it's demise. Can't wait to see.
Yep! I love BMW’s, and I love this. Wasn’t fond of it when k first saw pictures but it’s definitely grown on me. The only thing I don’t really like about this particular one is the color
I just watched several videos go up at the same time for this car. Yours is by far the most well produced! having the cameraman really takes it to the next level. You are the best it at this bro… Keep it pushin’
The proportions and fender bulges are reminiscent of the E46 M3. Amazingly, my 2001 M3 cost about the same as the M240i and that was over 20 years ago! I would wait for the RWD version as it will be lighter and have better weight distribution.
Or if you want good launches you could just get xdelete and then disconnect the front for no drivetrain loss. Doesnt fix the weight but thats pretty worth imo
Good review. I will say that I think you're expectations for the interior are a little off. It may not be different stylistically from the 3-series but it's still a nice improvement over the previous generation. Not to mention that it's higher quality which is the most important thing to me personally.
BMW is so gratuitously criticized that even when they improve something they still get criticized because they didn t improve in the exact way people wanted it to
I‘m really beginning to enjoy RRs. Great review. Love this car. I have the 2019. It’s a great car. Looking forward to trading mine in on its successor.
Sounds exactly like my Supra. Looks good except the side view looks awkward with the front end being about 6 inch’s too long. Disappointed that there is no longer a manual, thought a 2 series would always have one. She's a heavy girl at almost 3900 lbs. The color is incredible. So tired of every manufacturer offering the same White, Black, Grey and Silver.
Like your Supra it has to house I6 + long hood short deck is design shorthand for performance, both were true of 1938 328. Civic weighs over 3,000 lbs., this has more bhp. & awd. so what do you expect, Lotus weighs over 3,000 lbs.
My 2021 M340 has the same thing in the trunk. That’s where the battery is stored if you have no spare. Mere mortals are not supposed to access it. 😉. It’s easiest to pop open if you have a screw driver to stick under there for leverage.
@@subiediaries6157 really? its so hard to believe that it reminded me instantly of the fiat miata copy car and thats not exactly good looking. I will say I like the extended front end and overall side profile better and they made the hood better. The whole front looked too soft in the last gen.
@@captainminecraftist I have a F22 m240i and my friend ordered this 2022 model in white. I clowned on him endlessly but finally saw the car today. Can confirm it actually doesn't look bad at all in person.
I owned a 2017 m240i convertible, I absolutely loved the car, and even after 5 years of ownership, I was kinda sad when I traded it in for a new x3 this week, I would have bought a new 2022 m240i, but the offered no convertible, and I didn't like the new interior, but I absolutely love this color, if it would have been on the x3 I would have bought it
guys, i think your test model is missing the extra storage pack option and this is why the trunk floor is not opening, is the same with the new 3 series
I can’t believe most people don’t like the rear design, I think it looks stunning !! Was that 0-60mph in 3.85 with or without roll out ? Great review !!
Agreed. The rear is looking neat. The front however.... The grill needs to be smaller and the headlights a bit larger. It would have really nice design then.
I am really trying to decide in between this m2 or the 400z. It was a no brainer at first to go with the 400z as the price tag WAS 35k. Now, Nissan is stating that the BASE price is 40k. This means, the upgrade is going to be 45-50k and a NISMO at least 55k. Thus making these cars very close in price. Any thoughts?
400z-more for the enthusiast, focusing more on the sports car aspect M2 - a refined machine with quality interior and amazing performance I have an M4, manual, totally worth it. It's a beast
Kinda depends what you're into. In my case I'm cross shopping the M240i between a Supra and mustang gt. My priorities are a roll racing tunable machine, fun car for the canyons, fuel mileage, and must be a daily. So these cars fall into my priority. The question for you is what are yours?
@@brandongarcia4838 A daily driver that packs a punch. When I look at the two cars I absolutely hate the front of the 400z. However, I absolutely hate the back of the m240i. I love the back of the 400z and love the front of the m240i. So, they are pretty even on my aesthetics list.
I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but I just traded in my 2017 m240i for the 2022 and it was so worth it. They VASTLY improved the interior in every capacity. Also it’s faster, drives smoother, sounds better, and all around just perfect. Zero complaints so far. Also it’s super practical. It’s both my commuting car and what I bring to the track, and it’s incredible in both settings.
I have mine ordered already. 10-12 week wait. Looks great compared to a M440i for price. (I had an M440i only thing I liked more was the back taillights)
So much better then the new m3 and m4 styling … the lines and overall styling just make sense .. I will miss those halo headlights tho but I’m , I’m , im gonna be ok 👌🏻 lol 😂
Vernasca leather, not Merino. Vernasca is the only leather option available. You can opt for the Sensatec and save yourself $1,450 but currently lose the lumbar and side bolstering (chip shortage).
You should test drive the new base 230i it’s great and also less than $40k.(without minimal options). The base car has plenty of power and handles fantastic due to its lighter and more balanced rear wheel drive chassis.
Oh man.. those shifts sound brutal. It does look significantly bigger, more bloated and box-y. Sofyan and Rob working that overtime. Pumping out 2 videos a day.. meanwhile I struggle with 1 per week.
You good bro. Every one has to start somewhere, also they have they time and opportunity to do that. You are grinding and keep it up. Also I subscribed, you got pretty cool content.
Yup. Only car I'll replace my f30 with is an f80... The F generation is BMW's last good looking line up.. there best looking line up from the 2 series to the 5 series was perfect.
O M G what is it about Coupes that just drives me insane!!!!? I can never find sedans suvs crossovers just anything else as desirable as sport coupes and its a shame most automakers are going away with them tbh 😭😭😭😭😭😫😤😖
the interior is definitely a level up, not sure how I feel about the style of the dash though the old gauges were nice, however I feel like the exterior is a bit a downgrade stylewise even though it's more aerodynamic, the grille is definitely fugly.
Does it have engine idle auto-stop (does the engine turn off at red lights, etc.)? If so, can you disable it, or do you have to turn it off every time you drive with a button press? I hate that.
I just picked up a '16 228i convertible with x-drive. I'm struggling to find anything wrong with it. Yeah, there's no "M" in the name, but as you say...it is a "small proper BMW."
I got rid of my 2015 m235i xdrive due to the terrible understeer and, frankly, unsorted suspension. Great engine and trans, but left much to be desired in handling. I agree with the review on the interior. That's just lazy and unacceptable IMO.
Finally! A new BMW design without a massive grille at the front end. Would you guys prefer the M240i or an M440i?
Neither, the 1994 toyota Celica front end does it for me
M240i all day, every day.
M440i
Old version of both...best looking new bmws are 3,8series an the x5
I love your legs! 😍
That Purple is Incredible
💜🍆🪁🫐🍇☂️🪳🕺🏼👾
I was living in Munich and working for BMW in HQ when the the 2002 tii came out. I drove production unit #12 out of the factory! This looks like a worthy follower ....
This car might not be for everybody, but I’m loving everything about it. Can’t wait to get my hands on mine!
Just ordered mine arriving next month
Same! I’ve been driving a 128i 6MT for the past 8 years, and this car is really appealing to me. I think I want to get one in about a year from now.
@@TheNaveelttil how has your experience been with BMW in terms of reliability? I'm heavily considering this new 240i but I'm afraid from things I've heard about BMWs not being very reliable while also being expensive to fix.
@@BPR-IronCurtain I had a 2018 BMW 240i that I just sold a couple months ago. I had ZERO issues with it. If this new model is anything like mine was, it’ll pull like crazy on the highway. I described mine as quick and nimble.
@@BPR-IronCurtain my experience has been pretty good with my car as well. The N52 engine (the last NA Inline 6 BMW made) is pretty reliable, honestly. I don’t drive very much (5-6k miles a year), but it’s never broken down on me. There’s been preventative maintenance done, as well as small repairs, which aren’t cheap, but they’ve really only happened once in 9 years of ownership, so I can’t complain. The car isn’t perfect, but for a car that was built 11 years ago, it’s holding up very well. It’s also important to find a good dealer with a service advisor that you trust or a well-rated independent mechanic.
Personally, I think most 6-cylinder BMWs from 2009 onwards should run fine with regular maintenance. When I do decide to get a new car in the next year or two, I really have to make a touch decision because the 128i does so many things right.
As of now, the m240 and m340 are the absolute best performance vehicles for the cost. You can get a decent spec m340i rwd and put down some nice power. Definitely snappier cars than anything Mercedes or Audi has to offer as of now
This looks so much better than the M3/M4, can''t wait for the new M2!
This gives me more GR Supra vibes than the Z4.
Should. Same engine and transmission.
Looking nothing like a supra
@@dannyd7714 that's true for the all 3
@@dannyd7714 Except somehow they kept the supra to 3300-3400lbs not 4000 XD. it gets a better 0-60 with rwd because of it
@@captainminecraftist M240i is heavier do to it being AWD, having more tech, and back seats. Although you gotta wonder if the AWD will help it pull away from the Supra or if it'd be it's demise. Can't wait to see.
Glad BMW kept the right grille but headlight and tail light are definitely trippin smh...
Frfr. And it seems like BMW dropped their iconic Angel Eyes headlight design (first introduced in 2003 on my 530i).
@@yourmomfatachacks7976 I think it's just for this design, though I have realised it's not as recognisable as it was on my E90 LCI 323i.
smh my head...
That color is beautiful.
You guys are killing it lately! Great cars
Screw the haters. I really like this.
Also, 0-60 in 3.85 seconds... gotta love that B58.
Yep! I love BMW’s, and I love this. Wasn’t fond of it when k first saw pictures but it’s definitely grown on me. The only thing I don’t really like about this particular one is the color
@hon solo omg what?! That’s incredible.
I just watched several videos go up at the same time for this car. Yours is by far the most well produced! having the cameraman really takes it to the next level. You are the best it at this bro… Keep it pushin’
i just ordered mine, they dont have a “driver assistant package” blind spot monitoring and dynamic cruise control comes standard with the car
my good old 2016 340i is 50000km on odometer. now making 450hp with ecu flash and few mods. Always reliable
I like that they smoothed out the lines
Absolutely love it.
They're known as the ultimate driving machine because Bob Lutz hired some ad agencies to create a slogan. :)
The proportions and fender bulges are reminiscent of the E46 M3. Amazingly, my 2001 M3 cost about the same as the M240i and that was over 20 years ago! I would wait for the RWD version as it will be lighter and have better weight distribution.
Can yo do better than 50-50 for weight distribution? Like 30-30?
Or if you want good launches you could just get xdelete and then disconnect the front for no drivetrain loss. Doesnt fix the weight but thats pretty worth imo
Thanks you again Sofyan ! Your reviews are well rounded and very informative..
Love the channel and you helped my decision to Build the M240I PP. Thanks…
Picking mine up on Saturday. In Portimao Blue! :)
Same here Brooklyn Grey
@@eddiee2750 enjoy it brother! I know I will!
Good review. I will say that I think you're expectations for the interior are a little off. It may not be different stylistically from the 3-series but it's still a nice improvement over the previous generation. Not to mention that it's higher quality which is the most important thing to me personally.
BMW is so gratuitously criticized that even when they improve something they still get criticized because they didn t improve in the exact way people wanted it to
To be honest, I think this car can be mine at age 40. This BMW will be a nice xDrive around the cities. - Sofcal Bays Resorts & Hotels.
1:38 have not been waiting for this, the regular rear wheel drive 2 series never left...
I have the 2017 M240i and I am very satisfied with the car. I don't even have envy towards this car. Mine is perfect.
That color is awesome 👌
Love your videos- thats all i gotta say about that. And this new BMW looks so amazing I am thinking of trading in my Mercedes SL for it
I‘m really beginning to enjoy RRs. Great review. Love this car. I have the 2019. It’s a great car. Looking forward to trading mine in on its successor.
A new bmw that is not ugly is a surprise.
Sounds exactly like my Supra. Looks good except the side view looks awkward with the front end being about 6 inch’s too long. Disappointed that there is no longer a manual, thought a 2 series would always have one. She's a heavy girl at almost 3900 lbs. The color is incredible. So tired of every manufacturer offering the same White, Black, Grey and Silver.
Like your Supra it has to house I6 + long hood short deck is design shorthand for performance, both were true of 1938 328. Civic weighs over 3,000 lbs., this has more bhp. & awd. so what do you expect, Lotus weighs over 3,000 lbs.
I understand but the 2016-2022 2 series housed the same engine and the length was perfect on that car.
Tho they said there gonna offer manual for the new m2 with the s58 or b58
@@wackit6756 the 2016 had the b58?
the m240i is the sweet spot
My daddy was the og of purple cars. Painted a 90’s honda accord purple, modded & turn it into his trophy car.
What a funky design, can’t wait to see it in person.
Look up one of these with the full m performance carbon fiber everywhere. It makes the back end of this look totally better.
Thanks for the review! I am excited for this one.
My 2021 M340 has the same thing in the trunk. That’s where the battery is stored if you have no spare. Mere mortals are not supposed to access it. 😉. It’s easiest to pop open if you have a screw driver to stick under there for leverage.
Same in my M6
Everything about this car is awesome,however the back of this vehicle looks plain, the back looks like a modernized Toyota Tercel
Guess they took "2002-Inspired" to heart
So not everything then...
back is amazing in person
@@subiediaries6157 really? its so hard to believe that it reminded me instantly of the fiat miata copy car and thats not exactly good looking. I will say I like the extended front end and overall side profile better and they made the hood better. The whole front looked too soft in the last gen.
@@captainminecraftist I have a F22 m240i and my friend ordered this 2022 model in white. I clowned on him endlessly but finally saw the car today. Can confirm it actually doesn't look bad at all in person.
That purple is slick!
Very Nice Bro!
It weighs 3,800lbs now?!
Wtf no way
@@Sam-mw5hx check out when they open the hood, they list all the stats on the side.
It's a pig. Looks great though.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH it goes 0-60 in below 4 secs tho
I want to see a review of the m sport 4 banger as an affordable weekend car. I already have an X3 M40i.
Wow, this definitely will take a few S3 potential owners with the engine alone.
I owned a 2017 m240i convertible, I absolutely loved the car, and even after 5 years of ownership, I was kinda sad when I traded it in for a new x3 this week, I would have bought a new 2022 m240i, but the offered no convertible, and I didn't like the new interior, but I absolutely love this color, if it would have been on the x3 I would have bought it
This is the car that I need and the purple color is SICK! Great video! Like added (already SUBBED)
Always had a crush on the 2 Series 😍
guys, i think your test model is missing the extra storage pack option and this is why the trunk floor is not opening, is the same with the new 3 series
I can’t believe most people don’t like the rear design, I think it looks stunning !!
Was that 0-60mph in 3.85 with or without roll out ?
Great review !!
Agreed. The rear is looking neat. The front however.... The grill needs to be smaller and the headlights a bit larger. It would have really nice design then.
What happened to RWD and 6 speed manual ?
i like the new "redline edit"... beats the "star wipe"
I know you don't read your comments, but I haven't seen a review of the Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury. It is a four cylinder hybrid.
I am really trying to decide in between this m2 or the 400z. It was a no brainer at first to go with the 400z as the price tag WAS 35k. Now, Nissan is stating that the BASE price is 40k. This means, the upgrade is going to be 45-50k and a NISMO at least 55k. Thus making these cars very close in price. Any thoughts?
400z-more for the enthusiast, focusing more on the sports car aspect
M2 - a refined machine with quality interior and amazing performance
I have an M4, manual, totally worth it. It's a beast
Kinda depends what you're into. In my case I'm cross shopping the M240i between a Supra and mustang gt. My priorities are a roll racing tunable machine, fun car for the canyons, fuel mileage, and must be a daily. So these cars fall into my priority. The question for you is what are yours?
@@brandongarcia4838 A daily driver that packs a punch.
When I look at the two cars I absolutely hate the front of the 400z. However, I absolutely hate the back of the m240i. I love the back of the 400z and love the front of the m240i. So, they are pretty even on my aesthetics list.
I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but I just traded in my 2017 m240i for the 2022 and it was so worth it. They VASTLY improved the interior in every capacity. Also it’s faster, drives smoother, sounds better, and all around just perfect. Zero complaints so far. Also it’s super practical. It’s both my commuting car and what I bring to the track, and it’s incredible in both settings.
This will be a good competitor against the v8s
I have mine ordered already. 10-12 week wait. Looks great compared to a M440i for price. (I had an M440i only thing I liked more was the back taillights)
How much more nimble or better handling is this compared to m440i?
Very good, waiting for mine in black
Looking sharp in that polo with logo 😎
go easy on the noise gate gang, great review other wise
Impressive but my dealer says it's impossible to buy because of the semiconductor shortage... sucks
So many shapes. So much going on. It's like tangrams, except none of them are fitting together to make a picture. It's almost aggressively ugly.
Lol that sentinent can be applied to 90% of new car exteriors save high end 200$k+ models smh
@@alexandruandreivasile5041 awww bmw fanboy is upset at this crap design
Wood and CF are NOT available only tetra and black. I just ordered one.
That paint on a convertible coupe and where do I sign?
That’s a nice color.
My favorite pastime at the moment is torturing myself with these videos while I wait until July when my order should be in.
@5:14 when the chef tastes the sauce and its 10/10
Almost 3900 lbs?! Damn
Yeah, that is quite surprising for such a small car.
So much better then the new m3 and m4 styling … the lines and overall styling just make sense ..
I will miss those halo headlights tho but I’m , I’m , im gonna be ok 👌🏻 lol 😂
If it comes with a 6 speed manual option I wouldn’t mind leasing
Wait... is that front splitter cracked on the right?
Vernasca leather, not Merino. Vernasca is the only leather option available. You can opt for the Sensatec and save yourself $1,450 but currently lose the lumbar and side bolstering (chip shortage).
You should test drive the new base 230i it’s great and also less than $40k.(without minimal options). The base car has plenty of power and handles fantastic due to its lighter and more balanced rear wheel drive chassis.
Which interior color would you match with the purple paint ?
Unfortunately the old M2 is not available to purchase on their website anymore. I've tried lol and they stop taking orders in June or July.
I'm instantly ordering M2 when it comes out
The TRUE Supra Killer 👀👀
Except the Supra is 600 lbs lighter with wider tires, thus faster.
@@dannyd7714 it still not AWD
Oh man.. those shifts sound brutal. It does look significantly bigger, more bloated and box-y. Sofyan and Rob working that overtime. Pumping out 2 videos a day.. meanwhile I struggle with 1 per week.
You good bro. Every one has to start somewhere, also they have they time and opportunity to do that. You are grinding and keep it up. Also I subscribed, you got pretty cool content.
@@eliotgarcia21 thanks for the encouragement and sub ! 🤜🤛
Missing the angel eyes.
Yup. Only car I'll replace my f30 with is an f80... The F generation is BMW's last good looking line up.. there best looking line up from the 2 series to the 5 series was perfect.
Awesome car. Great balance and feature set. However, for the price (over $50K for M240i) it needs to have ventilated seats.
You can't even get ventilated seats in the $60k M340i. It's ridiculous considering you can get ventilated seats in a $25k Hyundai lol
I think ventilated seats tends to be something very American, I have not seen a single car with ventilated seats here in Germany
Can we see more RR and A/A crossovers?
So fun to watch and you are obviously at the same events.
Is there something going on with your mic? It seemed to cut in and out a few times on both the exterior and interior shots.
Wish the black leather was more black vs. dark grey!
The upshift sounds so aggressive
O M G what is it about Coupes that just drives me insane!!!!? I can never find sedans suvs crossovers just anything else as desirable as sport coupes and its a shame most automakers are going away with them tbh 😭😭😭😭😭😫😤😖
I think that's because people are more overweight now than before 😊😊😊
Why is the new 240 almost 300 pounds heavier than the older one?
i was always confused when people said the GR supra is bmw. after seeing the m240i backend, i now understand.
the interior is definitely a level up, not sure how I feel about the style of the dash though the old gauges were nice, however I feel like the exterior is a bit a downgrade stylewise even though it's more aerodynamic, the grille is definitely fugly.
Does it have engine idle auto-stop (does the engine turn off at red lights, etc.)? If so, can you disable it, or do you have to turn it off every time you drive with a button press? I hate that.
This is exciting! That screen bezel looks like the Alfa Romeo Giulia, just not fully integrated into the dash as well.
Holy shit 3.85 is quick
Bringing back the E39 style door handles! Another reference to 2002?
How does C&D get 3.5/5.6.. Hmmm
I just picked up a '16 228i convertible with x-drive. I'm struggling to find anything wrong with it. Yeah, there's no "M" in the name, but as you say...it is a "small proper BMW."
Is any oil leaks already?
Grimace likes this too.
Is this vehicle more fun than the S5?
Stat wise this in line with 2008 GTR but cheaper, better interior, tech, mpg, more affordable mods, and, still able make 1000 hp impressive BMW
Is there a MPPSK performance exhaust stage 2 kit available option?
I saw a BMW 2002 in Toronto downtown
saw one in person today. overall like it. i own a 2016 m235i x drive and i love it. the new car seems much larger but its really not.
I got rid of my 2015 m235i xdrive due to the terrible understeer and, frankly, unsorted suspension. Great engine and trans, but left much to be desired in handling. I agree with the review on the interior. That's just lazy and unacceptable IMO.
Wish I could have gotten that color on my Supra.
Gorgeous gorgeous color