M2 & M235 side by side

LDSM · 11-29-2015, 11:07 AM

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The infamous parking lot.

Originally I wasn't a fan of LBB after seeing in person on the X5M, but after seeing it on the M2 it fits the car perfectly. It's the color I would choose.

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kaosHunter · 11-29-2015, 11:49 AM

You can now really appreciate how much larger the front airvent is on the M2 than the m235i.

The biggest issue I have with the m235i is that the back is just so boring IMO, I would even go as far as saying it's just that diffuser that looks like it was an afterthought. The M2 looks like they put more thought into the backend now ... not as sexy as the 1M rear but much better than the normal 2er. I really love this car!

LDSM · 11-29-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kaosHunter

You can now really appreciate how much larger the front airvent is on the M2 than the m235i.

The biggest issue I have with the m235i is that the back is just so boring IMO, I would even go as far as saying it's just that diffuser that looks like it was an afterthought. The M2 looks like they put more thought into the backend now ... not as sexy as the 1M rear but much better than the normal 2er. I really love this car!

Agreed on the rear of the m235, it's the view I dislike the most, and after seeing the M2 they did a great job of correcting that.

-JLT- · 11-29-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kaosHunter

You can now really appreciate how much larger the front airvent is on the M2 than the m235i.

The biggest issue I have with the m235i is that the back is just so boring IMO, I would even go as far as saying it's just that diffuser that looks like it was an afterthought. The M2 looks like they put more thought into the backend now ... not as sexy as the 1M rear but much better than the normal 2er. I really love this car!

the lower part of the rear bumper of the m235i should of been body color with the exception of the small diffuser above exhaust would of looked 100x better imo

IEDEI · 11-29-2015, 07:51 PM

crooked photo police has straightened this photo out for you.

swagon · 11-30-2015, 02:21 AM

Man, in the third photo the M235i's ass looks just so plain and boring. The M2 looks actually way better and with the M2 Performance spoiler it'll be even better.

Benzima · 11-30-2015, 07:18 AM

Wow! The M2 looks wider compared to the M235i.

My only comments will be to have those chromed kidney grilles changed to black ones!

P.S.: Did you get a chance to look at the dash? Is it leather stitched?

LDSM · 11-30-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzima

Wow! The M2 looks wider compared to the M235i.

My only comments will be to have those chromed kidney grilles changed to black ones!

P.S.: Did you get a chance to look at the dash? Is it leather stitched?

nope no leather dash

Yeineken · 12-01-2015, 06:06 AM

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

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The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

gthal · 12-01-2015, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

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The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

It's just the camera. The M2 is actually much wider and I am betting in person it is vey noticeable.

Yeineken · 12-01-2015, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gthal

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

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The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

It's just the camera. The M2 is actually much wider and I am betting in person it is vey noticeable.

I suppose your right. Even the 1Ms rear arch is pretty minimal compared to the 135i in the comparison.

IEDEI · 12-01-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

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Originally Posted by gthal

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

:

The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

It's just the camera. The M2 is actually much wider and I am betting in person it is vey noticeable.

I suppose your right. Even the 1Ms rear arch is pretty minimal compared to the 135i in the comparison.

here's a photo from the day I traded in my 135 for my 1M

LDSM · 12-01-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

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The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

You have to see the M2 in person, it looks very aggressive, the pics don't do it justice

Yeineken · 12-01-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

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Originally Posted by gthal

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

:

The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

It's just the camera. The M2 is actually much wider and I am betting in person it is vey noticeable.

I suppose your right. Even the 1Ms rear arch is pretty minimal compared to the 135i in the comparison.

here's a photo from the day I traded in my 135 for my 1M

See here you can see a noticeable difference in width immediately. I'm just not seeing a huge difference between the 235i and M2.

G8rGrl · 12-01-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gthal

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

Seeing the side profiles next to each other just killed it for me. They look the same. The M2 looks barely wider than the 235.

:

The front and rear are a big step up however. The front oil/water cooler intakes do look smaller on M2 to me.

It's just the camera. The M2 is actually much wider and I am betting in person it is vey noticeable.

Also the cars weren't parked straight and the photo was not straight so the perspective makes them seem similar in size.

Adem1534 · 12-01-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeineken

See here you can see a noticeable difference in width immediately. I'm just not seeing a huge difference between the 235i and M2.

It's the picture.

SaMaster14 · 12-01-2015, 11:38 AM

The fender/quarter panel flares on the M are definitely real! How exaggerated was the difference in person?

Also, as per the photo above, side view should also be a striking difference with the black M wheels and the M2 badging/side vent piece.

Thanks for sharing!

M3 Adjuster · 12-01-2015, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Man, in the third photo the M235i's ass looks just so plain and boring. The M2 looks actually way better and with the M2 Performance spoiler it'll be even better.

The 1 series has an ugly nose and great ass and the 2 series has a great nose and an ugly ass.

Agree with you that the diffuser on the M2 helps on the lower end ... The bumper ugh... And to me the taillights are just misplaced on all 2 series and the decklid cutting into them is just .. Ick

Yeineken · 12-01-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

It's the picture.

I know its the picture and angle. But what I'm saying is that there doesn't seem to be much of a significant difference to me. Im still a fan of the car and will hopefully own the CSL. But just trying to reinforce my claim in the earlier post.

iamdabest1 · 12-01-2015, 12:02 PM

I love the m235 especially because it comes with X drive. The m2 looks good ONLY if you get it in LBB otherwise it'll just look like the regular 2.
I'm not happy about no carbon fiber roof, regular mirrors , 1 interior color as I always opt for red and most importantly , it has the same N55 motor not a detuned S motor.
It's basically not any faster than my jb4'd car.. It just looks better but again, only in LBB.
I think I'd rather just go for the m4 unless I test drive it and it has the m4 feel.

abirmaher · 12-01-2015, 12:21 PM

Looks so damn stocky! I love it.

bdaddylo · 12-01-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iamdabest1

I love the m235 especially because it comes with X drive. The m2 looks good ONLY if you get it in LBB otherwise it'll just look like the regular 2.
I'm not happy about no carbon fiber roof, regular mirrors , 1 interior color as I always opt for red and most importantly , it has the same N55 motor not a detuned S motor.
It's basically not any faster than my jb4'd car.. It just looks better but again, only in LBB.
I think I'd rather just go for the m4 unless I test drive it and it has the m4 feel.

Feel? It's a cheaper, smaller, less luxurious, and more nimble M4.

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kaosHunter Private 23 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2010 Black 125i Coupe E82 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	You can now really appreciate how much larger the front airvent is on the M2 than the m235i. The biggest issue I have with the m235i is that the back is just so boring IMO, I would even go as far as saying it's just that diffuser that looks like it was an afterthought. The M2 looks like they put more thought into the backend now ... not as sexy as the 1M rear but much better than the normal 2er. I really love this car!
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