2024 BMW 2 Series Consumer Reviews
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Fast and Refined
Have about 1500 miles and cannot believe how quick this car is-acceleration and cornering, yet luxurious and refined. Total performance includes 28 mpg average for first 1500 miles. This car is a blast -I am constantly looking for reasons to go for a drive.
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Love my 2022 M240ix
Let me start by saying that I'm a BMW guy, having owned several BMWs (both cars and motorcycles) in the past. I currently also own a 2019 X3 M40i which is a great vehicle. I owned the previous iteration of this car, a 2015 M235i. I loved the M235i for its reliability, build quality, and the secure feeling I had when driving it, but I needed something with more cargo capacity at the time, so I traded it on the X3. To me, BMW build quality is hard to beat. I'm over 65, and wanted something for myself which was fun to drive and comfortable. When I saw my current 2022 M240ix for sale with only 1,900 miles, I got nostalgic for my previous M235i and took a look and test drive. I left the dealership with the car. I was considering waiting for the new 2023 M2, but this M240ix gives me everything I need plus the added security of all wheel drive and a less jarring ride. The car is comfortable and the in-line 6 delivers smooth and effortless power when needed. It has pretty much all of the options, and while I was at first hesitant to go with the "Thundernight Metallic" (aka, purple) color, it really is very understated, good looking and unique, in my opinion. The car is solid, smooth and quiet, no build-quality issues, and again, that engine is probably the best one BMW makes. Gas mileage is surprisingly good for a car with this powerful of an engine with more than 35 MPG on the highway normal. A few minor quibbles at this time: 1) yes, the steerging is a bit numb, but for me it isn't an issue for my style of driving. It's plenty responsive; 2) the Pirelli run-flat tires it came with are a bit hard and noisy, but I believe mostly that comes with the nature of run-flat tires. That said, I intend to replace them with Michelins when the time comes. 3) If you need a large trunk or lots of passenger space, this is not the vehicle for you. In summary, I very much enjoy the car and enthusiastically recommend it to anyone who wants a sporty coupe that is enjoyable to drive every day.
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- 230i xDrive CoupeMSRP: $36,998172 mi away
- 230i xDrive CoupeMSRP: $39,990192 mi away
- 230i xDrive CoupeMSRP: $47,550101 mi away
Prius gas mileage
37.5 mpg first 1000 miles,not hyper mailing,in comfort mode not eco mode. Got 52.5 mpg on 50 mile per hour road with cruise control. Extremely pleased didn't expect this. Downside rough ride with run flat tires, good ride if you can find decent road,not many here in Tucson. Mine is purple just what a 75 year old needs. Love it!!!
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Can't beat the Performance/Styling/Fun
1st, I ordered this because... Purple! I'm a fan of 2 door coups, no taxis driver here! Its RWD bias but in any slip it goes AWD. In the Midwest AWD is a necessity. The MPG is 32 highway.. not bad for a car that gets 0-60 in around 4 seconds!! Fun color, great engine and transmission, and practical to drive winter or summer. If you are looking to haul a lot of stuff, this isn't the choice for you. It Will fit a Case of paper towels And a Case of toilet paper with room to spare in the trunk if you are a big discount store shopper. Update: this car now has over 27,500 miles. I'm still luvin it. It's run flawlessly, not a single issue. My average hwy mpg has consistently been 30-34 mpg. No complaints.. all fun!
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Black Sapphire Metallic
The six cylinder is silky smooth and pouts out good power. Coming from a tuned hatchback it initially felt like a big car with a very long hood. Since getting used to it I like just about every aspect of this car. In the US we don't get the sport seats, apparently, so that's a negative. That might be the only negative I can't think of. Even the mileage is surprisingly good.
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Surprised by this car!
This small sporty coupe is both thrilling to drive and surprisingly economical. It’s a great daily driver and looks cool especially In Alpine White with tinted windows.
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Cool and Fun
Love my new BMW 230i thundernight metallic! Everything about the design inside and out is amazing! The performance of the car makes my drive quite an experience!!! Plus the new infotainment is easy to use...you even have a personal assistant to guide you :)))))
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Total Package - Fast, Beautiful, and Practical
This car has it all. Performance, looks, comfort, luxury, technology, and great value. A car that does 0 to 60 in under 4 seconds, that gets 30 miles per gallon. Amazing. Car looks stunning in person.
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Puts a smile on your face
I cannot overstate how fun this coupe is to drive. Want to tear down the highway and hear it growl? Use sport mode. Looking for an easy drive around town? Comfort mode. Coasting on a road trip? Eco mode gets you 35+ mpg. I just keep discovering the countless features and luxury appointments on this car, making it endlessly customizable. If I had to come up with a con, I’d say the many customizations mean it takes a while to get used to the infotainment system and figure out everything it can do. There’s a learning curve for sure. Very happy with this purchase!
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M240i Brooklyn Gray Xdrive
I didn't really know what to expect from this car. Lots of technology and lots of power. I really liked the test drive and ended up buying it. I could not have m ad ea better decision. The car is a BLAST to drive. Handling is as good as you can get in terms of road feel in a modern car. Acceleration is rocket fast, and with the Xdrive, you just go fast immediately. Road noise is low but not so low as to insulate you from the driving experience. The difference in driving experience between the M230i and the M240i is immense. This car, while not light, feels extremely nimble and agile in corners and on bumpy roads. Combine the fantastic performance with the flawless interior and its a winner. Back seat is tight at best, and Apple CarPlay has issues from time to time, but overall, this is a really, really fun car to drive. An exceptional value.
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I sympathize with anyone who didn't get the M240.
I drove the 230 and the M240 xdrive back-to-back. The 230 is a nice, peppy, cheap little car with awesome tech and fantastic mpg. It a short wheelbase car, so the ride is going to be "short." It's a coupe, so the backseat is better than a 911, but barely. At least the seats are rear seats back there. But this car is really about the M240. It's as good as the 440. Rides as well. Is almost as nice inside. Gets stupid mpg for 383hp. And the interior quality smashes all comers. The difference between quality-feel and composure of the two models is enormous. As with any BMW, you get what you pay for. If you really want to bump either model upscale, get the xdrive.
My Bimmer gift to myself
This is my first experience with BMW ownership. I bought this car as a reward to myself for jobs well done. I did about six months of reviews via the web ... professional and owner reviews from the model years of 2022/2023 and what I could find on the 2024. So far, I like my decision on buying the car. I chose the Portimao Blue Metallic with Cognac Interior. My firs long drive was around 300 miles back from the dealership I bought it from. The over all ride was very comfortable. The run flats were as expected. Quiet on well paved roads ... noisy on lesser well paved roads. No surprise at all from what I had read about run flats. Not a rough ride at all. Handled what bumps it encountered very well. The interior layout is very well done IMO. At first I didn't think I was really going to like the toggle for gear selector ... but it works well for the interior of the car. The interior cabin of the 2 Series 2dr Coupe is small, so good choice by BMW designers going with the toggle. I had the same thoughts about the iDrive LCD screen being the way it is. Again, it works. Once I figured out how to get things set the way I wanted them, moving between screens/widgets etc. is no problem at all. The round iDrive controller on the console between the seats is perfect. The bells and whistles that come with a car of this stature work very well for me. I do like being able to program the car to start at a set time each morning and be nice and warm when I come out to go to work. Connectivity between my Android and the car is no problem. Loving the heads up display. Gas mileage is what was reported so far. On my long drive home from the dealership, I ( based on the car readings ) got 35MPG. So far in town, I'm doing about 26MPG. Visibility is good front and back. Doors make a solid sound when closing letting you know you have a quiet interior. The owner/user manual icons are a nice touch. Plus having them on your phone helps. After having the car for a week now, I will say it's been very pleasant. Very little road/wind noise at both city and highway driving. Solid feel to how it drives. Responsive to steering inputs. Could have done without the piano black trim along the dash ... fingerprint magnet. So ... to sum up ... Great ride quality Quiet ride road/wind noise wise Solid build Good MPG thus far Value for money ... yes I would say so Sporty looks ... got that Ease of use with the iDrive 8 ... yes once you get the hang of it I'm happy with my choice.
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Versatile Car
It's no doubt a true M performance car for its horsepower and torque numbers. But at the same time, in the comfort mode it's a perfect car for commute and groceries shopping, too. My wife actually says it's more comfortable then my previous car (2021 BMW 330i) and I must agree.
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A True Pocket Rocket
The car and the driver fit like one entity. The handling, the nimbleness and the power are like nothing else I have ever driven before. I just love it!
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Fast & Comfortable!
My first BMW. I have put nearly 50k miles on it in 1.5 years. The only problem I had is a single parking sensor failed around the 40k mark, easily replaced. I am hooked on BMWs now! Do wish that BMW offered more tech in the lower series models though. Best I can get in a 2-series is adaptive cruise control.
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A Disappointing Experience!
First the good stuff--performance, gas mileage, driver features, brakes, and handling. (I have the M Sport and Dynamic Handling packages.) Now, the disappointment--in a word, it's just not very "fun". My 318ti from years ago was more fun. Not sure why---maybe not quite enough HP, maybe it's too heavy, and/or maybe the steering is too "soft". It feels more like a luxury coupe, not a luxury ultimate driving machine that BMW intends it to be. The following minor aggravations have also added up to a dismal experience: driver's seat feels slightly "off-center" from steering wheel; steering wheel feels slightly high even in its most-bottom position; headlights are not very bright; headrest will not stay in rear-most position, and spoiler is slightly misaligned on trunk lid. Finally, not being able to see the oil--both quality and level because there is no dipstick, having no spare tire (has tire mobility kit, but was still left stranded), and not really knowing exactly when the next scheduled maintenance is due (car supposedly tells you), ALL this adds to my disappointment in this car. So as not to sound completely negative, without going into detail there are a number of "features" that clearly show BMW has paid close attention to things that drivers want. So, if they see this post, maybe they'll pay attention to the negatives above. Some of these items have already been written about online. Probably won't buy another BMW again, unless they put the "fun" back in and/or come out with a hatchback (I miss my 318ti). Alas....don't say I need a 240i; it's not all about HP.
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This thing goes!
This was a much debated decision between the M240ix and the Mustang GT. I was very prepared to buy the Mustang but then I discovered and test drove the M240ix. So comfortable, easy to drive, and yet ferocious when you want it to be. Yeah it goes. But like others have said, it gets surprisingly good mileage. A major bonus. No it doesn’t love bad roads, but it’s a sports car. That’s what you get. I also like the fact that it doesn’t look like an exotic car. It has a sports car look. Just don’t challenge it at a stop light. It will beat the Mustang and will beat the M2 off the line. Both will struggle to catch it in the 1/4 mile. A easy going rocket. Oh, and it handles like crazy and is a bargain. A little BMW sports rocket for close to $50k with AWD.
Love everything about this car!
Spec'd it with the following: 2024 BMW 230i xDrive Thundernight Metallic Cognac Perforated SensaTec Interior M SPORT PACKAGE Aerodynamic kit M sport suspension Variable sport steering M steering wheel 19" Dual-Spoke Black M Wheels Staggered Summer Tires Increased top speed limiter 155mph Ambient Lighting Aluminum Anthracite Rhombicle Anthracite headliner Rear spoiler PREMIUM PACKAGE Moonroof deletion Adaptive Full LED Lights Automatic High Beams Comfort Access keyless entry Heated Steering Wheel Heated front seats Live Cockpit Pro (Incl. Head-Up-Display) Universal garage-door opener PARKING ASSISTANCE PACKAGE Active Park Distance Control Parking Assistant Plus Rear view camera Surround View w/ 3D View ADDED OPTIONS Drive Recorder Active (Adaptive) Cruise Control Extended Shadowline Trim Harman Kardon surround sound system Lumbar support Remote Engine Start Wireless Device Charging STANDARD FEATURES 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission Active Blind Spot Detection Active Driving Assistant (“Hello BMW”) Alarm System Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors Lane Departure Warning Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto The M suspension, moonroof delete and non-run flat tires make all the difference!
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The cutest car
230i. Recently remodeled. Really cute look. Drives great. Not as sexy as my prior M440i cabriolet but what can you do. The car definitely performs and I am enjoying driving it!!
Feels like a cheap economy sports car
There's so many little details all over that just make me feel like I'm almost driving a cheap knock-off compared to driving older BMW's. Such a lack of attention to detail and such cheap components just tells you how much they will cut costs while jacking up the price. The wireless charger they put in this vehicle you should have for year and years to come...a fast charger, right!? Nope. Just garbage slow trickle wireless charger that won't even be able to actually charge your phone if it's connected to android auto because it's SO slow. So they of course put a usc-c fast charger front and center to use? Nope. Usb-A slow charger. The paint chips like crazy, it's a sports car, it should have quality paint that can handle a little at speeds. Even the glass gets nicks easily. The steering wheel warmer is terrible. The seat warmer, and reardefroster doesn't seem to be able to activate with remote start. The car gets bigger and the space in the back seats just gets smaller. The voice controls are terrible & they don't even have a detailed list of commands for you to use. I'm 6 foot tall and the whole console is way too far. The controls are terrible, all feeling the same when you want some type of textures to differentiate while you're trying to use buttons while driving. It's ridiculous how uncomfortable the whole thing is, I'd put it 1.5 or 2 steps above those basic work trucks that have terrible cheapest possible seats. The window sill is too high, and door armrest is too low. The seats feel like they're made to accommodate an ever increasingly obese population and I'm not even skinny. All in all it feels like BMW now stands for Barely Made Working. And they should remove any references to "driver experience" or whatever they always try to brand themselves with because that's not remotely true anymore.
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I wish this handled as well as our.Outback
35 mpg on my recent 1600 mile trip is superb. Seats are great as is the effortless power. Now to the truth about modern BMW’s. The steering feel is terrible with less feel than a Logitech wheel, Braking feel is worse and unpredictable. When you try to stop this car, it feels like something is pulsing the breaks and transmission. I don’t get this ultimate drivers car, this is the modern Eldorado.
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Angel or demon? This car is actually both!
I loooove my car! On my commute to work mostly on the highway (85mph) I get consistently over 35 mpg on Eco mode! When pushed on Sports Mode on twisty roads, I still get about 26mpg. The interior design is very BMW a bit spartan but very high-quality materials give a sense of luxury. The exterior design is not quite a future classic beauty, but, it's sporty, elegant, with no giant nostrils it's profile is somewhat reminiscent of the legendary coupe 3.0 Csi and of other well balanced classic coupe designs like the Volvo P1800. The ride is usually sporty firm, but, not harsh except in the worst roads. Rear sits are tight. For short trips and people who are not too tall, it works just fine. The trunk is small. I find myself wishing it was a hatch sometimes, but, with the seat down you get decent space. for the money it's just about impossible to find anything even close. Great value! Not enough production to meet demand makes it more exclusive than a series 3 or 4.
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