I find "start/stop" irritating..but thankfully, BMW provides an "Off" button right above the "Start" button. On our 2014 BMW, it retains the elected "Off" position, unlike competitor vehicles where some always default to "start/stop" ON when the car is started.
Hopefully you added the injen sp, and deleted the resonator/muffler... That simple mod, along with the 2 deletes, transforms this car into a burble monster.. I also prefer the MHG ecu flash mod...
I recommend oil coolant gasket if over 8000k miles I did it with mine and I did valve cover gasket I was told from the bmw shop my should last me a life time as long as I do good maintenance treat car good and keeps everything properly serviced and cared for 👍🏾
seems like a stage 2 minimum xhp trans tune is like necessary with this car, since it stops the trans from doing auto upshifts in sport+ mode of all modes.. that's super annoying that they don't have a way to disable auto upshift normally
@@_Jikky Oh okay I see. The car did come equipped with this display from the dealership (many 2 series don't have this display for some reason) so i didn't have to install it. However I will refer you to kies motorsport, who did a step by step video on how to install it and anticipated costs. ruclips.net/video/6ov1hfodglw/видео.html
I have the 228I with M Sport and love it and now have 40K miles on it. been thinking about getting an M2 but not sure I would enjoy it so much more to make up for the added cost...anyone had both or driven both and have an opinion?
It depends what you’re looking for. In my opinion the m2 is not worth the upgrade over something like the m240. You can get the m240 in awd which improves your 0-60 and handling, and I believe it also comes with a launch control. The m2 will be a full m car obviously and it have a higher resale value. You also get a dct with the m2. So it really depends what you’re looking for.
Awesome video man! I’m buying this car this upcoming Saturday. I have a question though, is it bad to switch driving modes mid drive? Or should I stop the car and change from eco to sport etc...
It's okay to switch the driving modes mid-drive. As long as you don't do it rapidly, all is well. I'm pretty sure BMW has thought this through and made sure it doesn't harm the engine or transmission
I haven't paided for anything major yet, as I was under BMW warranty. Unfortunately I only owned the car for about 10,000 miles, so I'm not able to give a solid answer yet :)
@@garycarneyjr5528 Sorry for the long reply. Right now I'm at 56,000 miles and there haven't been any issues. No weird noises from the engine bay. But I do hear some plastic rattling whenever music is playing from the rear speakers.
@@Xfiles799 56k miles and no majpr issues sounds pretty good to me.. debating 228i vs 235i.. seems the 228i can tune or mod to 360hp easily which ill be doing.. had an n54 previously and it was the most unreliable bmw ive ever owned hands down
Thats just enough power for everyone? Your kidding right? I have a 17 230i. I want way more power getting bored already. Will be getting a 240i soon i need a boost.
I find "start/stop" irritating..but thankfully, BMW provides an "Off" button right above the "Start" button. On our 2014 BMW, it retains the elected "Off" position, unlike competitor vehicles where some always default to "start/stop" ON when the car is started.
It has memory so it remembers the last setting for the start/stop button
The dog is like: who the f is he talking to?
Hopefully you added the injen sp, and deleted the resonator/muffler... That simple mod, along with the 2 deletes, transforms this car into a burble monster.. I also prefer the MHG ecu flash mod...
I own a 2016 228ix but I’m pretty nervous on maintenance since it’s my first BMW.
How has it been?
I recommend oil coolant gasket if over 8000k miles I did it with mine and I did valve cover gasket I was told from the bmw shop my should last me a life time as long as I do good maintenance treat car good and keeps everything properly serviced and cared for 👍🏾
When it comes to the sports displays they also come on the base display not just the upgraded screen
seems like a stage 2 minimum xhp trans tune is like necessary with this car, since it stops the trans from doing auto upshifts in sport+ mode of all modes.. that's super annoying that they don't have a way to disable auto upshift normally
The dog falls at 4:37
I have a 230i tbh the m2 is the best bmw ever made
I have the exact same car and i really love it best car ever but how did you input the software??
From what I know, this car is completely stock :) which software were you referring to?
@@Xfiles799 You have an upgraded head display i missed that info somehow lol, i have the basic how much is it to upgrade?
@@_Jikky Oh okay I see. The car did come equipped with this display from the dealership (many 2 series don't have this display for some reason) so i didn't have to install it. However I will refer you to kies motorsport, who did a step by step video on how to install it and anticipated costs. ruclips.net/video/6ov1hfodglw/видео.html
@@Xfiles799 Thanks!
@@Xfiles799 BTW are you on runflat or non-runflat tires i have switch to non-runflat
I have the 228I with M Sport and love it and now have 40K miles on it. been thinking about getting an M2 but not sure I would enjoy it so much more to make up for the added cost...anyone had both or driven both and have an opinion?
It depends what you’re looking for. In my opinion the m2 is not worth the upgrade over something like the m240. You can get the m240 in awd which improves your 0-60 and handling, and I believe it also comes with a launch control. The m2 will be a full m car obviously and it have a higher resale value. You also get a dct with the m2. So it really depends what you’re looking for.
get a 240
where did you get that spolier
you can get it on ebay
If you put it in sport do you have to shift with paddles or you can just drive normally while being in sport without shifting
You drive normal with out shifting but you can put the gear shaft in “manual” and use shifters if you want
Awesome video man! I’m buying this car this upcoming Saturday. I have a question though, is it bad to switch driving modes mid drive? Or should I stop the car and change from eco to sport etc...
It's okay to switch the driving modes mid-drive. As long as you don't do it rapidly, all is well. I'm pretty sure BMW has thought this through and made sure it doesn't harm the engine or transmission
Wallace Lee Awesome thanks!
Wallace Lee so your car doesn’t have a alarm?
@@theweirdraccoon5091 are you able to time tag the part of the video that you are referring to, so that I can go more in depth with your question.
Wallace Lee 1:12 when you press unlock it should make a chirp sound. Does this car have a alarm in general or did you disable the chirp??
bro just admit u cant drive manual.... Driving modern manual cars in traffic is a breeze. Its not like old cars with super heavy clutches..
No I can’t :/
@@Xfiles799 Buy a beater and learn. You wont regret it.
@@DamedFilms getting a beater is not worth it. I was just playing about not knowing how to drive a manual, but auto’s still have their place 🤙
@@Xfiles799 I found a 1000 CAD manual rsx to learn on. Im sure if you look hard enough you can find the perfect beater to drive stick....
Great review. Hows the maintenance been?
I haven't paided for anything major yet, as I was under BMW warranty. Unfortunately I only owned the car for about 10,000 miles, so I'm not able to give a solid answer yet :)
Wallace Lee what about now ?
@@garycarneyjr5528 Sorry for the long reply. Right now I'm at 56,000 miles and there haven't been any issues. No weird noises from the engine bay. But I do hear some plastic rattling whenever music is playing from the rear speakers.
@@Xfiles799 speakers hopefully arent blown
@@Xfiles799 56k miles and no majpr issues sounds pretty good to me.. debating 228i vs 235i.. seems the 228i can tune or mod to 360hp easily which ill be doing.. had an n54 previously and it was the most unreliable bmw ive ever owned hands down
California? You don't know what winter is 😄
It better be a manual
bud, just 2 mins in, I can already tell you have no clue what you're saying...
Thats just enough power for everyone? Your kidding right? I have a 17 230i. I want way more power getting bored already. Will be getting a 240i soon i need a boost.
go ahead using dadies money to buy a car :((((((((((((((
@@DiogoTorres17 im in my 40s and my dads dead. I pay my own way. Nice try
I’m sorry automatic is boring af
You gotta drive it
yeah try driving a manual in California you’ll hate your life