We did look at Lexus as well. The BMW has better features and a BIG screen inside. whereas the Lexus has old school interior. We did not like the interior of the Lexus that much. Plus, BMW was a bit cheaper as well. You cannot go wrong with any of these.
@@YASAJTV I agree, the BMW has way better technology and performance is better. When I test drove the 230, it felt faster than the V6 NA Lexus Engine. Even though the 230 has a smaller engine, im sure its faster because of the added turbo while the V6 engine in the lexus is naturally aspired engine. I am leaning towards BMW but my only concern is the quality of BMW. I never owned one and always here they dont last long especially after 60K miles hence their value goes down a lot while the value and quality of the lexus is top tier. I guess in the end it all boils down if i want performance and updated technology (BMW 230) Or long term quality and value (LEXUS is350.. Hard decision to make. Do you currently have the 230? Any quality issues you experience? I read a lot of 230/240 owners have condensation issues on their headlights and some weird thumping noises on the rear suspension.
@@bj10jgo We have just bought 230i. This is our third BMW. We never had issues with our BMWs. My first was 2000 model 3 series in the UK, used it for 170k miles, no issues. The condensation issue has been resolved in new 2024 models (hoping), since there were 1000s of warranty claims and they lost money in warranties. Do not forget, BMW is cheaper than Lexus.
@@YASAJTV That's good to hear, you never had any issues. i think you are one of the few people i know that didnt have any issues. Actually, as far for pricing, they are about almost the same and lexus a little cheaper. The specs i wanted on the 230 was with a Msport Package with the premier and convenience package was priced at around $46, 590 USD and lexus IS350 with the FSPORT Design was about $46,330 USD.
@@bj10jgo BTW, you started comments on different video than my 230i video, all this discussion could have helped someone on the correct video lol. TBH, I also had two lexus, I loved how solid the lexus are.
Ok the scent test had me cracking up 😂 never seen that before but it was cute 👍🏼 hope you enjoy the Hellcat fam
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I am considering getting this car or the 2024 Lexus IS350 F-Sport. Would you recommend in getting the 230 or the IS350??
We did look at Lexus as well. The BMW has better features and a BIG screen inside. whereas the Lexus has old school interior. We did not like the interior of the Lexus that much. Plus, BMW was a bit cheaper as well. You cannot go wrong with any of these.
@@YASAJTV I agree, the BMW has way better technology and performance is better. When I test drove the 230, it felt faster than the V6 NA Lexus Engine. Even though the 230 has a smaller engine, im sure its faster because of the added turbo while the V6 engine in the lexus is naturally aspired engine. I am leaning towards BMW but my only concern is the quality of BMW. I never owned one and always here they dont last long especially after 60K miles hence their value goes down a lot while the value and quality of the lexus is top tier. I guess in the end it all boils down if i want performance and updated technology (BMW 230) Or long term quality and value (LEXUS is350.. Hard decision to make.
Do you currently have the 230? Any quality issues you experience? I read a lot of 230/240 owners have condensation issues on their headlights and some weird thumping noises on the rear suspension.
@@bj10jgo We have just bought 230i. This is our third BMW. We never had issues with our BMWs. My first was 2000 model 3 series in the UK, used it for 170k miles, no issues. The condensation issue has been resolved in new 2024 models (hoping), since there were 1000s of warranty claims and they lost money in warranties. Do not forget, BMW is cheaper than Lexus.
@@YASAJTV That's good to hear, you never had any issues. i think you are one of the few people i know that didnt have any issues. Actually, as far for pricing, they are about almost the same and lexus a little cheaper. The specs i wanted on the 230 was with a Msport Package with the premier and convenience package was priced at around $46, 590 USD and lexus IS350 with the FSPORT Design was about $46,330 USD.
@@bj10jgo BTW, you started comments on different video than my 230i video, all this discussion could have helped someone on the correct video lol. TBH, I also had two lexus, I loved how solid the lexus are.