2023 BMW 230i iDrive 8 Review
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2022
- Walk-around tour/review of my new 2023 BMW 230i with the new iDrive 8 infotainment system. This was a factory order through the BMW website builder, just took delivery a little over a week ago after some delays (ordered March 2022). Virtually every package except the dynamic handling package. My first ever "luxury" sports car! Leave any questions or comments you have in the comments below!
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My favorite thing about the car that I neglected to mention is how the side mirrors fold out/in as the car unlocks/locks as you approach/walk away! What are your pros and cons? 🤔 Are you considering a 230i, M240i, or perhaps an M2?
My 2010 bmw 3 series does this
Just bought one. Such a great car. Love the handling and the little things you pointed out.
Congrats on your first sports car and welcome to folding mirrors! :) I also placed an order in March for a Black M240i...finally have an allocation but still waiting. I believe production is next week. I have no problem with the IDrive 8, I've driven the I4m50 and had no issues with it and think the interior looks good. I do have an issue with them removing the shifter though...oh well. My Build: Black M240i w/ IDrive, Cooling/Tire package, Premium, Harmon Kardon, Parking Option, 50th anniversary badging, black leather w/ blue stitching
congrats on your car because it looks amazing im from the UK and waiting for the Idrive 8 to start coming here then ill order mine enjoy many miles driving it buddy.
Thank you kindly!
I bought one. Its a fabulous car in every way. Great fun, reasonably quick, lovely interior, smooth and comfortable and very modern tech. Oh and looks amazing!
You absolutely nailed it. Fun inside and out.
Congratulations! I’m waiting for mine arriving in 2 weeks ! Would you be doing a video on how the ambient lights look at night time ?
Thanks for this! I finally received my production number since placing my order for the 230i back in May. Mine is a 2023 as well. Black sapphire metallic with canberra beige interior. M Sport, shadowline, dynamic handling, and premium packages. Basically the same car lol! The only added thing mine has is the m illuminated trim. For right now, all 2023 230i's with M sport starting in October are forced into the m trim ambient lighting. Can't wait!
Heck yes, congrats!
Wow since May? Then dealers are lying about 12 weeks huh
@@bizzybezz May 16th. I was given an estimate of 2 to 5 months for the 2 series coupe. Due to delays, I knew it would be closer to 5, 6 months. Should get it end of November.
I'm waiting for my 230i to be built, it's supposed to be happening Halloween week. Going for Brooklyn Grey, with black sensatec, Rear Wheel Drive, M Sport, Shadowline, Premium, w/ Harman Kardon. Thanks for the video, nice to see the 2023 model in action.
Nice! That sounds like a cool color combo!
Congrats...this car looks great in black. I have an Alpine White 2022 230 M Sport and dynamic handling package. I looooove it. No regrets not getting the M240 either. Enjoy!!
Thank you, and same to you!
That all looks supercool and over the top modern. Black on black also looks great. Also ordered in March - expecting delivery in the next few weeks. DId not order any packages except the M Sport so kind of wondering how Idrive will be rendered in my basic model.
Nice car and video 👍, have the 2022 Modell in grey. I love it 🫶
Do a video of it with the new lighting at night to get a feel for how it looks, sad tho we lost purple/lilac as an option
Thanks for the informative video I would like to know your opinion about getting m240 or m440 if I don’t care about rear seats
Thank you so much for the video and many congratulations! Your joy is pretty evident and I am happy for you for that. Also, finally, I could see an actual 2023 230i. :) I placed my order in June and the production just got completed, says ready to transport. Brooklyn gray with black interior, black wheels, M sport, Shadowline, Harmon Kardon, and red calipers. basically, exactly the same package as yours haha. My dealer did tell me about the unavailability of the parking assist package and head-up display which is super disappointing, I was actually looking forward to both of them as they were my favorite features when I drove my friend's X7 a while back. But seeing you got the head-up display is confusing me now. I might have to check with the genuine helpline.
can you please tell me approximately how much time it takes from the "ready for transport" step to the delivery? I am getting impatient (as you can clearly see :D) with the massive delays despite the dealer's promise of no delays.
Congrats on your purchase! You'll likely be getting the heads up display from what I hear! The parking assist would have been so fantastic. I use the 360 cameras all the time in my Bronco to make sure I'm in parking spots correctly 😂 Honestly I can't remember how long that took, possibly a month. My statuses kept going back and forth, going from 'at the port' back to 'ready for transport'. Hopefully it won't be much longer!
Staaart your engine come on 💪bellissima complimenti
WANT!
The 230i is a great BMW it’s light and nimble and quick with 255/295 with 3514lbs curb weight. Not bad value for a nice luxury rear wheel drive coupe. For less than $40k minimally optioned.
That is the exact reason I went with it. I just had a First Edition Bronco delivered this time last year, but it's a gas hog. So I wanted a little companion car to zip around in and for the price I couldn't believe it. Of course I optioned this one through the roof so it's no longer that inexpensive, but oh so worth it!
@@SupremeYDNAC - - I got mine a few months ago. I love the quality and the way it feels when driving. It’s fast and handles great. When I saw it in the showroom I couldn’t believe it was priced $39,500. Alpine White with the Cognac interior. Beautiful car with economical gas mileage.
I just received my 23 230i. My only regret is no heads up display. Otherwise it’s awesome.
Congrats!
How’s the glare on the driver “dash” screen in the sun since it doesn’t have a dashboard lip/cover like a traditional dash?
Non-existent! I've experienced zero glare
How much did you get it out of the door mind if I ask you? Best bang for the bucks sports car on the market right now!
It absolutely is! Of course mine is not a good example of that, I loaded it up and added on a protection plan so before tax I paid almost exactly $50k.
Wow, in the short time since I posted this video, the online build configurator no longer has M Sport without a wheel upgrade, Shadowline, black wheel options, nor the blue contrast stitching on the black leather upholstery. Definitely glad I picked mine up when I did. Does the lack of any of these packages change your thoughts on getting a 230i?
Just took delivery of my 2023 M230i in Brooklyn Gray/cognac. Not only have BMW dropped all but the basic M package, they’ve dropped Brooklyn Gray and Portimao Blue from their color palette. Seems like these options are reserved for the M240i?
@@soulmaster63 Wow, sounds like 2023 230i Msports aren't gonna be very common.
@@SupremeYDNACBased on production numbers, BMW doesn’t manufacture many 2 series coupes regardless. Most buyers are purchasing SUVS 🤔
Really? I just went to build one and it let's you add m sport if you choose the second wheels. Well it's the only way to have m sport added. But yeah there is no more portimao blue
@@porfiriato84 good catch!
How do u put the automatic in the manual mode (paddle shift) with the new gear changer ?
You can still get into sport plus to access paddle shifting
Man I love the iDrive8 system, I got my 2022 230i with iDrive7 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.
I have now experienced both 7 & 8 and I’m sorry… I just cannot get into the new display & console shift control . it’s just not fitting of a sporty enthusiast’s vehicle. The dash display literally just looks like a Best Buy monitor tacked on to the dashboard. OK I suppose for the “appliance-y” models for the tech-focused customers , but pleeease…not a 2er coupe. The drivers binnacle of the pre-2023s actually looks, feels & works like something designed for the enthusiast driver.
I was happy to learn that the Zupra twins will continue for another MY with iD7 design, and that one is tempting me..
@@pushslice really 😮
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Just like my 2022 M240i, the classic enthusiast’s design of your interior will be seen as a unicorn in the future years, I predict .
The reason for the design change is to let BMW save money on economies of scale, and use the same hardware for As many different models as possible. Good for the bean counters, but not good for keeping the model range distinct for enthusiasts.
22.4 mpg?
Question: do the far left and right vents have illumination on the the control dial? Mine do not light up like the center vent control dials do. Thanks!
No they do not. Glad to hear I'm not alone in that, I was wondering myself.
@@SupremeYDNAC Very odd design choice, indeed. Good to know I don't have a lemon, tho.
What’s your average fuel consumption
I just went on the website and the configurator no longer offers the m sport package which means no shadow line package for the 230i 😭
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Do you have condensation issues on your right passengers headlight?
No issues with that. Is that something people are seeing?
@@SupremeYDNAC Yes. especially on the right hand side.
@supremeYDNAC - did you spec your vehicle with the adaptive M suspension? In the 2022 M240xi they had the adaptive button next to the eco pro, I don't see it in yours. Can u pls comment
"Adaptive" M suspension? I don't think so. It does have M Sport Suspension, but I don't remember anything about it being "Adaptive". Maybe that was part of the dynamic handling package, which I did not get.
@@SupremeYDNAC Thanks for your response. The Adaptive M suspension is a $700 option with the option code 2VF.
@@shyn5613 was that an option on the 230i do you know? I don't think it was when I speced my 230i back when it was a 2022
@@SupremeYDNAC My bad.. u r right. 230i doesn't have that option, it's only available in 240i.
Got confirmation from BMW , that the adaptive button was in the 2022 M240i model, it has been removed for the 2023 model year. The still offer the 2VF option but it's in the idrive8 that the model comes with.
Wait all 2023 models do not have the video motion????
Sorry, what do you mean by 'video motion'?
Does it have a spare tire or can you buy one?
No spare, no place to store one unless you want to stick a donut in the trunk.
Will this car be reliable in the long run?
All we can do is wait and see.
Did u ever consider the m240? B58 > i drive 8 haha
I did! Unfortunately back when I ordered the 240s were an even longer delay, and only xDrive at the time.
I owned a 2017 m240i convertible, I like the interior of the new 2 series, don't like the front, the only reason bmw lost me as a customer is they no long offer a drop top, I ended up buyinga new x3 instead
How did they lose you as a customer if you bought a new x3?
@@rawevoli as a m240i owner
Should have gotten the 240
It just wasn't something I was interested in. At the time the 230 was the only rear wheel option, not to mention less expensive, better gas mileage, and less delays.
@@SupremeYDNAC - it’s the best deal for any BMW! The 230i is best kept secret, especially in base trim with only minor options. Less than $40k for this thing is crazy!
You sound "strange"...
What does that even mean?
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