Used 2016 BMW 2 Series Consumer Reviews
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Very Good Car, But 135 is Better
socalh2oskier, 08/09/2017
updated 03/08/2018
2016 BMW 2 Series M235i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2013 135i convertible with M Sport for three years. It is a great car. It was zippy and fun to drive. It was comfortable. I should have kept it, but at the end of the lease, the residual was much higher than the current market price, so I turned it in and purchased an M235i convertible, figuring it would be an "upgrade" to the 135. BIG MISTAKE. Although the M235i is a nice car, it is not near as much fun as the 135. The main reason for this is the electric steering. The electric steering on the M235i is simply numb. Also, even though the M235i is only 3 inches longer and one inch wider than the 135, it drives like a much bigger car--more akin to a 3 series. It lacks that zippy feel that you get with the 135. As a whole, the M235 is a nice car. It has a nicer interior, it feels more roomy inside, it has a much improved navigation system, and it has a backup camera. The seats are comfortable, but the seats in the 135 are better. The M235i comes standard with non-runflat tires, which is a huge improvement (first thing I did when I got my 135 was switch out the run-flats for non-run-flats). The M235 has adjustable dampers, which I almost never use, but some might see this as a benefit. Gas mileage is significantly better on the highway--30-31 vs about 25 with the 135, but gas mileage in town is pretty bad--I average around 12-14 in city driving. The M235 is a decent car, but I miss the much better steering and feel from the 135. The 135 drives like a much smaller car than the M235i, and is more likely to plaster a permanent grin on your face. I also think the 135 convertible looks better with the top down--it has cleaner and simpler lines and the wheels look much better than the dark gray wheels on the M235i--but this is a matter of personal taste, and I understand that some might prefer the newer look. Overall, the "improvements" to this model do not make up for the incredibly numb and lackluster steering. If you're considering the M235i, you might pause and look for a good used 135 instead. I wish I would have kept mine.
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Very decent
skobola, 04/30/2016
2016 BMW 2 Series 228i SULEV 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very decent convertible, especially when compared to other convertibles in the price range.
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A fine car with an idiosyncratic suspension
Howard, 05/29/2016
updated 05/31/2017
2016 BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
228i with track package.....Unless you enjoy being on a track, everyday driving with adaptive m suspension (THp) is frustrating. The adaptive suspension in comfort but mostly sport is jittery and jiggly on ever road that has even a " slightly" less than perfect Tarmac. Tire and road noise is disgusting. The car does not feel planted on the road except for highway driving. Steering is very capable and firmly hefty in sport( if you can bear the suspension) and accurately tight in comfort mode. A great car except for overall ride . Try basic suspension to smooth out each "jitter in drivers seat on roads that are " slightly " less than track quality ! If you like M cars suspension ride .. this is best coupe at price. If you can't take ROAD NOISE and " jitteriness over small road imperfections, try basic suspension or maybe 4 series ( with looser steering). If not, try out ( as I will) Mercedes c coupe in different suspension options or Jaguar SE Finito!
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Blast to drive
Manish, 02/18/2016
2016 BMW 2 Series 228i xDrive SULEV 2dr Coupe AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is a blast to drive. Smaller dimensions with engine from regular size car give it a different personality. I drive a Subaru BRZ and absolutely love it. However, my better half (who drives an Audi) hates to ride with me for poor ride comfort. The 2 series solves the comfort problem while still being almost as much fun to drive as my little BRZ. Still not decided however.
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Love the Styling
Aerodog, 03/25/2016
updated 09/27/2016
2016 BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 17 people found this review helpful
Not a big car guy...just know what I like...and what I have experienced...YMMV. Traded in a 2014 Honda Accord Coupe, loved it and would have bought a 2016 but Honda gussied it up, added chrome and lost the clean lines I prefer. Also, took delivery of a new Colorado last year (worst purchase ever), just replaced it with a new Tacoma (a great truck). For me, the comparison between the Japanese products with which I am familiar and the German offering is quite interesting. While I would not trade my BMW coupe for anything, I think the Japanese are a bit ahead in a couple of areas. The 2 Series coupe auto shift is not nearly as smooth as what I am used to in the Tacoma or Honda. In fact, I sometimes think I could manual shift smoother. It was not a deal breaker but my 2014 Honda had perforated leather seat inserts, just like i used to spec out when I sold new business jets. It makes the leather softer to sit on and cooler in the summer. The leather on my new 2 Series did not come perforated which I would have preferred. In spite of BMW's very clever use of computer technology, the main gages are what we in the aircraft industry call steam gages. I would have preferred to have digital read outs. After all, this is 2016!!! While there is a bit of wind noise, it provides a great driving experience. Sept 2016...Received a note from Edmunds to update my review so will oblige: Was in France last week and had the occasion to ride in a nearly new Renault. Loved the one piece digital instrument panel that was deep set under a full length glare shield. The digital drive info and navigation screen all integrated into this one piece display. Arrived home and was picked up at the airport by a friend driving her new Series 5 BMW. While the display appeared to be electronic, the instruments depicted analog or steam gauge presentations. Guess the Germans are wedded to this technology!!!
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