Used 2016 BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Almost "GREAT". Whynot?
Joe S, Stafford, TX, 10/14/2016
updated 05/09/2025
BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for a year and it does everything quite well. But three areas need to be addressed: 1) I have factory installed NON run-flat tires. At highway speeds, I have to wear ear plugs, the road noise is so intolerable. 2) "Dakota" leather is little more than embossed cardboard, compleately lacking in suppleness. Research indicates it's the cheapest grade of leather. 3) The hard plastic door handle presses uncomfortably against my leg while driving. I had to apply moleskin to the handle as a cushion. Updated after 16K Miles: I’ve recently returned from 18k road trip thru West Texas up to Colorado. Roads are very good. The car performed quite well. Passing slower cars on open road was a dream. Response was quick enough (a few times) to 120mph, with More available if I needed it. Comfort wise, well, the car is not for touring. It’s a sports car. Surprisingly, no aches or fatigue on my 76 y/o body. Update: 4/26/17 Now "retired" (not driving as much. Car Is "fun" for distances <25 Mls. Road noise: excessive. Feel a little cheated on the "leather" interior. (correction for above: road trip was 800miles, Not 18k.....sorry). Update: 10/30/18 Only 17.6K miles, thus far. Interestingly, tires cannot be rotated b/c of different sizes on front and back. Warranty on tires expended after 1/2 mileage. I opted for factory installed non-runflat tires (despite dealer’s insistence). Update: 10/31/19 <20K miles no problems. Orig tires, notice front outside treads wearing more than expected, due to factory installed Michelin “sport” tires. Update 10/30/2020: installed Michelin “a/p” on front tires, expecting them to last longer than “sport” (<21 K miles). BC of COVID, driving a lot less. Odometer <21K. As an aside: I just sold my BMW 1200R motorcycle w >57k miles.
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218i coupe 2016
K879, 02/23/2022
BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I own this model which I have owned for 3 years it’s a lovely car to look at and drive. The car has done 26000 miles and has full BMW approved service history. The car stopped performing suddenly has been off the road now in garage over a week. Reason Vanos control and timing belt failures in the engine. This is a known manufacturing fault BMW aren’t taking responsibility for. Having been a long standing customer I am so upset I am faced with bills well onto the thousands. Also had to replace the window mechanism which I assume is due to the rimless windows not opening in the cold weather. I’d avoid ubless you want to end up bankrupt.
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Best of many worlds
KonaShark, Colfax, CA, 08/10/2020
BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned about 30 cars... including 2 Miatas, 2 Corvettes (2006 coupe, 2002 convertible), a 2011 Mustang Convertible, a Cadillac STS and bunch of other, less exciting cars. I seriously loved most of the cars on this abbreviated list, but no car has impressed me more than the humble, near-bottom-of-the-line 2016 228i I bought 3 years old. If you like taut suspensions, will-to-play responsive throttles, and a brilliant handling chassis (and great gas mileage when you behave) you will love this small coupe. I also love the wonderfully supportive standard seats, but large drivers need not apply - not that a large driver would likely be drawn to a 2-series. The backseat are barely usable for anything but kids/teens, but that's not what I bought it for. I was on my way to buy a VW GTI when I found one of these for less money, with more features, absolutely like new and I have been amazed by it every time I get in it for the last 18 months.
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This little car is unbelievable!
KG, Franklin Park, IL, 03/08/2016
updated 03/09/2017
BMW 2 Series 228i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing car! This is my first BMW and to be honest, I can't believe I've lived this long without one! I have the convertible and it is so beautiful. I love driving it and can't get enough of it. I have a 2006 GTO as well and they look quite nice in the garage together! I've had this car for 6 months now and it is still as fantastic as ever. It gets so many compliments!!! So glad I purchased this quick little beast. Update....my car is one year old. Is it possible to love a car TOO much? I probably do. This car is everything I've dreamed of. It's a head turner and I am so proud that I own this little bundle of fun. Best purchase I've ever made.
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A fine car with an idiosyncratic suspension
Howard, Santa Clara, CA, 05/29/2016
updated 05/31/2017
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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