The LSD makes a monumental difference in traction. You don't need wider tires when you have the LSD assuming you've got quality 245 width summer tires. I had my M235 for 2 years prior to installing it. The difference in traction and dynamics is shocking. It is a must for this car. Even at 4/10ths driving you can feel it.

i want to get this car with a 6 speed so hopefully I wont have to worry about that parking thing, but I agree with everything else you said as well, especially the tire and wheel options

Doesn't come with an LSD to seperate the product lineup from the M2

@bertelsenmedia2nd

2 жыл бұрын

Doesnt the m performance pack inkluder an lsd?

I've got to say that if you have to open your door to reverse park in anything other than a Lamborghini Countach you need to practice reverse parking until your rear wheel disintegrates! Sorry..😊 Also in a tight parking spot your wing mirrors let you see how close you are. Get the double tap feature programmed on remote and windows go down halfway making it easier to exit and enter car. Loved your 335i videos and what you had to say, I'm moving towards M140i as in UK and pleased to see you in the 235i.

Thank you for the great information on the M235i. I would think a couple of these things could be coded out or in. At least the car door going into reverse should (Maybe not but it's worth a shot LOL) be able to code it out. Great to hear these things about a car I've been thinking about getting.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching the video man! yea i think some of these things can be coded out for sure and regardless they really arent a huge deal in the first place, not a dealbreaker by any means haha

Watching this... the option for the oil, cant you use your tune to Bluetooth to see temps? Or maybe OBD? I know it’s not factory but an idea. And the same with park feature. Does Bmw have something like VW VagCom where you can go in and turn it off?

Still a great car I contemplated. Curious for your thoughts and opinion on the 2/3 cars I’m looking into. e9x m3, f3x 335/435, or Alfa Giulia Ti? Any opinions or information would be great!

is there a sleeke option to get a hud for the 235i ? and what lsd would you recomend for the best performance street/track and sometimes sideways... i got my 235 recently already got lowered nicely and a new exhaust system but the dtc is a bit annoying especially if its wet it cuts power very early imo...

1 think I hate about my 340 is all the miles I’m racking on it from driving this beast!

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

Same here! I have to force myself to limit how much I drive my car lol

Im not sure if this is possible on the M235i although I imagine it would be but I'm running 19 X 8.5 at the front and 19 X 10 at the back for my M240, so you can get a decently wide setup. It also makes the car look a little wider I found. could be in my head though.

Couldn't agree more on this list. Had to get obd2 Bluetooth plug in and torque app to get a reading on oil temp...

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

dude honestly, it's so annoying haha

Completely agree with you. Like your car, my 230i has no temp gauge and we don’t even get an option of an LSD and whilst it has less power, 252hp is more than enough power to utilise 1. Even the miata and brz get those standard. Mine is a manual so I don’t have the issue if I need to open a door to park. I don’t mind not having a HUD but it would be nice. The lack of the temp,gauge is borderline unforgivable though, the lack of an LSD is equally frustrating as it flies in the face of the car being a small rear drive coupe.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

100% agree, even the 230i packs a lot of performance for its size and deserves to be credited with those hardware upgrades

What driving mode do you drive in when you're on the track. Sport + gives the fastest throttle response but DSC is on, holding DSC off button turns it's off, but throttle response is back to comfort mode. Thanks.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

fiending Sorry for the late reply to this, i kept the car in Sport+ and it drove great, allows for enough slip to get the car out of turns quickly. I only did 1 track day eve though, so im not the most experienced

I agree on the door being annoying, it has happened to me 3 times and that’s all it took for me to realize what was happening, poor transmission putting itself in park at 3-5 mph 🥺

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

SAME HERE lol! i thought my car was broken lmao

Beautiful car by the way. I love these smaller BMWs. Thinking of grabbing a 135i instead of my 530i

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely go for it man! you'll love the 135i

Thankfully my 435i came with an LSD lol, I love swinging that thing. anywho, it’s nowhere near as tiny and nimble as the m235i. love the videos bro, keep em comin!! it’s so dope to see you from a 335i to a n55 m235i, I upgraded myself from a 335i to a 435i! gotta love these platforms lol

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

No way man! so cool! haha thank you for watching and keeping tuned to my videos!

@antskrt107

4 жыл бұрын

Simply Car Things of course bro no doubt

@lukewedlock7105

4 ай бұрын

@@antskrt107How reliable was your 4 series compared to the 335i?

Aye bro idk if you’ll see this comment a year later lol, but I’m looking at getting a M235i xdrive. I live in Michigan and the winters are too brutal to not have AWD. Any major differences as far as reliability between the xdrive and the rwd? Thanks for all the vids on this thing btw.

Couldn’t you gauge the oil temp by the idle rpm?

5:32 I'm guessing that is only an issue with the automatic, not the manual, correct?

I agree with you on everything, especially the lack of an oil temp gauge & LSD is ridiculous. thankfully my M2 has both 😂

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

14nightwolves I wish i had the M2 as well man 😂

@Hightechprimate

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings I would rather have the $12,000

@haslettworm1644

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings you wish you had either.

@avaziko4888

4 жыл бұрын

Guys what if car doesn’t have lsd?

BMW doesn’t take longer to warm up, other cars have a water temp gauge and water warms up faster than oil.

I love your videos. I just picked up a 2015

@SimplyCarThings

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! congrats on your car man!

Totally agree. We all love the M2 better, but would you feel guilty to used it as a Daily Driver ?

First video of yours I have seen; I found your points very well stated and defended. Thanks for the content!

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

Thinking about getting a high mileage M235i. Can you do a video covering reliability issues with BMW in general and specifically for this car?

@Postingam2

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Winders I’m looking at a certified preowned 2016 with 56k miles for $25k I think it’s a pretty good deal

@seollenda

4 жыл бұрын

@Jordan Winders oh shit lol, i just secured a deal for a 2014 55k miles for 20k... probably gonna have that checked out. anything else i should look out for?

@CoreyMack5000

3 жыл бұрын

@@Postingam2 i paid $31,000 for my 2016 with 30,000 miles yesterday. I like this car so much already i would easily have paid $20k for 55k or $25k for 56k

@Postingam2

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoreyMack5000 nice man! Enjoy your bimmer. I ended up putting about 20k miles on mine and selling it for what I paid lol

@hurpaderpp

2 жыл бұрын

@@CoreyMack5000 theyre like 30k+ for that mileage these days now

Omar all good points I think Bmw was undecided on how far to take both the cars and probably cost implications played a part also they didn’t want to steal sales from the M2

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

i definitely agree, although I still think it wasn't a wise implementation decision

just got mine a few weeks ago, its an xdrive so im getting ready for winter and im very curious to see how it handles compared to my wrx. so far the car is amazing and super fun. The wheels and tires are def a weak point for this car. thankfully theres some good 18/19x8.5 et 35 wheels out there to give a good square setup since im awd. i was running 9.5 in the back with a 275 tire but i dont want to keep running staggered.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

couldnt agree more man! congrats on the car, you're gona seriously enjoy it!

@Jashue

4 жыл бұрын

I bought an M240 with xdrive last January. I happen to live in one of the snowiest cities in the USA (Syracuse) and the car handled the weather as well as anything I've ever owned. I do have a dedicated set of winter rims with snow tires though. Some people will tell you that AWD with decent all seasons will be sufficient. Don't believe them.

@jeffe4432

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jashue yeah I've got a set of 17s with studded ipikes like my wrx. I still have my wrx so I can try em out and see

@jeffe4432

4 жыл бұрын

@@Jashue also I'm in Alaska lol. We get lots of snow and ice so I'm used to it

the next gen m240i will have a limited slip differential even with the x-drive, just like on the m340i now. and yes, the small space for tires bothers me too. great vid.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

bob starr that’s awesome to hear bro, thank you for watching!

That is so true about that door, but yet also my 135i did the same thing so it could just be a thing they do, also what if you have to haul ass and are being assaulted while taking off, you try to get out and the car just stops wtf.

Great content✅

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

Omar agree its annoying not being able to see oil temps, Just watched a KZread video showing a hack. Apparently you can unlock oil and coolant temps. Might be worth checking out.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

i'll definitely look into this!

Hey man . I would see if u can code the oil gauge with Carly .u can disable the auto park feature as well.and window down with door open . I did it on my 335is.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

i'm def gona look into that man! thank you!

@wpg1977

4 жыл бұрын

Simply Car Things No problem . I’m pretty sure u will love the carly . Like I said on my 335is I also set the euro hazard lights .It’s a qwik double flash . Looks like a pace vehicle lol. Check that at too. I have many things in car I used carly for .

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

B G that sounds awesome, def would love to have the euro hazards haha

I run 265 square, just needs a roll in the front. Could probably fit a 285 in the rear, it all comes down to offset.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

wow, thats dope man, i didn't know that was possible. on an M235?

That’s the biggest problem with my M2 it’s just to enjoyable to drive I would happily put 200 miles on it everyday

@SimplyCarThings

3 жыл бұрын

I completely know what you mean by that. It's a blessing and a curse!

Great points. What are your thoughts on rolling the fenders to allow wider tires?

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

ive heard the fenders are already rolled out a lot from factory so im not too sure

i found a m235i 2014 30000 km on it . the dealer is asking 27000$ Canadian. is it a good price?

@pargolf3158

27 күн бұрын

$27,000 would be better

With fbo tune and e85, shouldn't you be more north of 400hp?

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

yea it's around 450ish or so the crank, but wheel horsepower is right around 400

My E90 has no oil temp to it's pretty stupid. You can get that digital screen for the left air vent.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

Yea it would be nice to have one of those P3 Digital Screens

Yeah... most of what you said I’ve been pretty bummed about. That’s why my next car will either be an f82 or f80 in the next 3 years hopefully.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

that would be awesome man, damn i love the F8X M cars

You should have bought an M2. You don't even mention the suspension? Are roads that good in the States?

Don’t understand why a 235i or a 240i wouldn’t come with a temp gauge or option for a heads up display. I would figure it would, considering the F30’s come with both options. I have both on my F30 335i.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

yea it's just extremely bizarre in my opinion.

@rohanzky

4 жыл бұрын

It’s equipped in the m240

Hmm can you code the oil temp onto the digital cluster 🤔

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

good question 🤔 im not sure

@GrimJaw

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings Well..there is this I guess. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eY2HrKusotSTmNI.html

@tarheeljdg

4 жыл бұрын

I just did it using the cluster unlock menu. Saw a video by a guy in Belgium. When you shut off the engine, you have to do it again though. The unlock menu also gives you the coolant temp and also the electronic speedo in the cluster.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

@@tarheeljdg i believe i came across that video as well. just kind of annoying that it goes away when you shut the engine off haha

I got my 2er in the beginning of march!

@SimplyCarThings

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on that man!

Hoping to trade in my gti for m335i soon

My 2020 M240i has an oil temp digital reading but surprisingly, no oil pressure and worse, no water temperature gauge. Makes no sense.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

so interesting how there's no water temp readout, the M2 gets one so i find it odd the m240 doesn't receive one

Good video mate but, God!, tires are soooo noisy!!! 😲😲😱😱😱

true

A manual would've solved that safety non-sense feature and would've allowed you to enjoy the car more. It's one of the reasons I can't let go of my e82. The engaging drive aspect

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

It's highly subjective, for me personally I don't honestly care much for a manual. & the 8AT in this car is just so fast in shift speeds a manual would only slow the car down.

@MrSiyamson

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings it's not a hypercar for milliseconds to matter that much, we loose a lot due to poor traction as well, still can't justify an x drive over rwd. It's a daily sports car, the 6mt just makes it more engaging overall

@Feroxing12

4 жыл бұрын

why is manual better? i have manual bimmer just going to buy 235i automat, its faster. in terms of drifting you can still go with paddles.

@MaxResDefault2600

4 жыл бұрын

​@@Feroxing12 I test drove an automatic before settling on the manual. The automatic is definitely faster in upshifts, but it sucks at downshifts when you're going around a tight corner. I think you'll see better resale value down the road with a manual as well.

I have a 2015 m235i in manual. Here's my gripes: The clutch delay valve is annoying, the car is 500lbs too heavy, the seats are too close to the transmission tunnel (for safety reasons) which causes your legs to be angled oddly and can be tiring on long drives. The standard voice guidance sounds like a soccer mom. Ditto on the lack of an LSD. Camber is also an issue if you want to track the car. Favorite things about the car: The French voice guidance is super sexy, the interior door handles feel great, the engine is amazing, it looks good, there's no rattling, and the seats are great.

@ClubMicrobio

3 жыл бұрын

How tall are you?

@MaxResDefault2600

3 жыл бұрын

@@ClubMicrobio 5'11"

@ClubMicrobio

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxResDefault2600 I've just bought a M240i , automatic, to bmw . It will arrive in march 2021...

I think what’s worst, is not having a coolant temp gauge. That throw me off when I got my 135i.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

yea only the M2 got a coolant temp gauge unfortunately

for point "one" i recommend you to get an "ak motion data display" especially for tuned cars like yours. this touch datadisplay is the best you can get for your bmw. it looks good, easy to install, plenty features and inexpensive ;-)

i firmly believe the 2 series of BMW should be a whole M performance lineup for us enthusiasts... its the perfect car to do so and they left it for those who have the full budget to go PS2 ect...

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

thats an interesting idea! I think the BMW brand has a lot of thinking to do in terms of their model layouts and branding. Right now its kind of a mess in my opinion

@xinitialc

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings Like 3 series and below should've been an enthusiast like cause I think a 220i convertible going down the highway with the top down looks so cheesy. A 3 series is the perfect sedan for Modifications and going up to 4 series and up is more of a luxury sport of line imo. I just think bmw should've really thought out their plan with their models and what they're potential has..

#6 one of the worst sounding audio systems in a premium car. The standard system is vile, the HK system is maginally better but still behind the competition in this segment.

@loganmurphy8764

2 жыл бұрын

What crack you smoking?😋

@MrSoulja171

2 жыл бұрын

H&K is better than Audis B&O

Bmw always does annoying things with oil. My e60 has no dipstick and I don't trust the idrive computer to tell me when I need oil or not.

@Guanakito503fcb

4 жыл бұрын

Tofuu Squad maybe do a petition so bmw put oil dipstick?

What's even more stupid about the oil temp thing is that the car is already receiving that information. You can literally see it under the 'BMW Secret Menu."

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

YES, it's so stupid lmfao. It infuriates me when i think about it hahaha

Oli temp? Where did the coolant temp go?!?!

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

only the M2 has a coolant temp monitor unfortunately

@celsdogg

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings the removal of this annoys me more than the oil temp.

When are you making a 0-100 video

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

once i can pick up a software like dragy ill def make one. I already made one video on this but that was when my car was stock

Wow I did not know the 2 didn't have heads up display. Especially the m235i.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

yea man, not even the M2 or M2 Competition get a HUD. Kinda lame haha

@wg7017

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings Imagine driving home in your brand new 2019 M2 Competition and finding out there's no HUD... lmao instant road rage.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

@@wg7017 i know right! that should be standard for a car that's $65-75k

They are trying not to encroach on the M2 market. I think BMW are worried if the make the M lites to close to a full M cars, they will lose sales.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

yes, that is a good point for sure

I have the 2016 m235i so essentially same vehicle. I’ll add that the brakes are a bit weak compared to true M cars, steering feel is a little lacking compared to older hydraulics, and it’s not possible to place the car in neutral without starting the engine with these electronic auto gearbox. That last issue was a major issue when the dealer didn’t torque the drain plug correctly and my oil leaked out while driving. The tow truck guy had to literally drag the car by the rear control arms to get it on the flat bed. Here’s an interesting fact, even all McLaren supercars don’t have limited slip differentials, they’re all open diff. Go figure.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

I like your points a lot and definitely agree especially with the brakes. I was aware of the McLarens using open difs as well, but those guys work seem to be wizards when it comes to their automotive engineering haha. Thanks for sharing your comments!

plastic charge pipe*

@KyTaundry

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍

My 2014 m235i came with the lsd

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

nice man! one of the lucky few!

Narrow tyres actually give you better steering and handling. Ballet dancers don't wear boots. I also prefer the narrow body of the non-M3 models.

@ClubMicrobio

3 жыл бұрын

Also makes you go faster 👍

First mod to a regular BMW should be a LSD!

@TucsonDude

4 жыл бұрын

Very pricey and it has a small risk associated with such a non-factory upgrade.

@NDZ12345

4 жыл бұрын

@@TucsonDude LSD was actually a dealer option for the 235

@haslettworm1644

4 жыл бұрын

The M Performance LSD is a dealer installed option. Added one to my M240i for $2,500 installed. If you can't afford that, you can't afford the car.

@jacobmeza91

4 жыл бұрын

LSD, then brakes, then a wide body to put 275s on it

Yeah the oil

But love the car as much as I do bc they've made a rad one for once since the e30s.

Hard choice, logically M2 is all the way to go with all the options. But I love the ZF 8-speed in M235i more than the DCT in M2. Somehow the 8 speed ZF more robust and reliable easy to maintain just change the oil every 50k kms. It can be flashed with softwares too, to shift fast like a lightning. While the DCT in M2 need extra care huh. 😲

@Thewinnerscircle_

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 the ZF8 in this gen is slow. There is no issues with the DCT. Maintenance is the same as a regular trans so idk where you’re getting your info from. Also, a ZF8 flash does not make them faster. There is no flash that makes that trans quicker.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

I certainly agree about the ZF8. While the DCT i think still holds a slight edge in terms of performance and driver engagement, the ZF8 is just about there and excels in durability and smoothness

Bro that parking safety it’s so stupid lol

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

its soooo stupid bro hahaha

No LSD standard option for M235/40i, why not? Simple ... money bmw what's to make extra money off of it by upgrading it

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

christian reyes yea i agree, it should’ve been standard

@christianreyes9115

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings none the less I can't wait till I get one.. have to wait till the time is right before I can find a dealer to get one of these bad boys...

@shevo2008

4 жыл бұрын

Simply Car Things if BMW sold the car with an LSD standard and with wider arches for bigger wheels, why would anyone pay all that money for a M3/M4? Plus overall cost of purchase would be much lower allowing more people to buy it. But your right it does need an LSD. My modified M135i lit up a rear wheel at 100mph the other day. Scary!

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

@@shevo2008 Honestly I think all those points are why the BMW M2 Competition came into effect, it truly distinguishes itself amongst the rest of the 2 series. As much as I love the standard M2 it's easy to compare it to a 235/240 and for some that might be hard to justify the extra price. Honestly at $51k MSRP tho, this car shouldve had an LSD, it's just a clear/cheap example of BMW hindering this car help people justify the M2.

It’s a M235i not an M2. 😮

Who would go in reverse with the door open??

It’s not an M car. Stop expecting stuff that you get on M cars 😑

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

Blues Clues M3 it really be like that

Just buy an M car ?

idiot lights for a track car: M2 Comp, 2020. BAD display, for engine info. idiots lights okay for street car? Not for M2 Comp. hello BMW, hello. please improve.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

what?? LMFAO

@dafrasier1

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings things I hate about my 2020 BMW M2 Comp. 286 laps on the Nordschleife. Idiot lights for a track car.

LoL, you should have bought a manual! 😂 What a waste to buy a sport car with same transmission as the one in 318i 😂

@saltis916

4 жыл бұрын

Please explain to me what 318i comes with a zf8hp45 8 speed sport automatic transmission because that's the tranny in the m235i? ZF 8 speed transmissions are the industry gold standard at the moment

@Soravia

4 жыл бұрын

@@saltis916 lol. Sure. So does every SUV and all other have ZF automatic. Let it shift for you. Ever heard of clutch kick? Revmatch down shift? Neutral coast? 😃

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

the ZF8AT is literally one of the best gearboxes on the market. Dual Clutch like shift speeds, extremely durable with high power, and superior smoothness when cruising around town. That's why Lamborghini, BMW ///M, Alfa Romeo, Audi RS, Rolls Royce, etc are all using it now.

@Soravia

4 жыл бұрын

@@SimplyCarThings "mY AuTOmaTIc sHIFts FASter thAN A MANual!!"

@saltis916

4 жыл бұрын

@@Soravia cool, you know about driving a car with a manual gearbox. Just because I say the zf 8 speed tranny is one of the best on the market doesnt mean I dont appreciate a car with a manual gear box. I'm just not a hater and can give credit where credit is due and can appreciate a quality product.

Don’t include 240i in this. B58 makes up for any issues the 235 might have.

@SimplyCarThings

4 жыл бұрын

type-dRew did you even watch the video? lol

@typedrew

4 жыл бұрын

Simply Car Things no you included the 240i in stuff you hate video so I didn’t bother

@Jashue

4 жыл бұрын

@@typedrew You should have bothered then.

@typedrew

4 жыл бұрын

John Weidman nah

Probably just has a too hot warning light on oil..

I hate a wide body, especially wide tires that track down the road..

Lsd is a special order option..