Manual 2016 BMW M240i - A Sensible Alternative to an M2, or E92 M3?

[@tackycomrade]

The 40i’s are the best value for money on each bmw model in my opinion. The B58 aswell is just incredible.

[@ConquerDriving]

Three pedals get my two feet excited.

[@kd35trey39]

So does a opel corsa with a manual? 😂

[@Corvolet5]

This is probably the last desirable and somewhat cheap BMW for RWD manual enthusiasts. The M models are just too expensive.

[@dereksbooks]

Also, prices for the E9x and E46 M3s have shot through the roof over the past two years where I live. This might be the only sensible alternative to those models now.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

Try adding a birds lsd diff and their suspension upgrade with a remap to 400 + hp. About £4000 and it beats the M2.

[@GS-pk9rd]

Would certainly have this over a Golf R or S3, which have a terrible image. If not practical enough then a 340i touring, although less agile, is a great choice

[@rtorbs]

Just ended ownership of an auto m240i after 3.5 years...absolutely loved every second of it. Awesome car

[@davidstuart4915]

what kinda economy and reliability history?

[@rtorbs]

@@davidstuart4915 Tbh I think I got a good one, never missed a beat from a reliability pov, no issues whatsoever....from an economical standpoint 20mpg average ......everywhere in sport mode 24/7 though lol

[@davidstuart4915]

@@rtorbs 20 mpg...thats shocking!!! - was hoping to average 30 overall....

[@rtorbs]

@@davidstuart4915 Very little of my travel was long distance or mway tbh, you could easily get mid 30s if you drive it economically ...some of the guys on the babybmw forum reported into the 40s but I never bought it to manage the miles.....I drove it how I wanted and that was the return

[@davidstuart4915]

@@rtorbs ok, thanks

[@Kelveron]

I find the looks very appealing, yet at the same time actually like the fact that the standard M240i doesn't stand out as a shouty car. It's a small-ish Q-car that goes about its business discretely.

[@mclste]

That’s the point of these cars, for the business man that doesn’t want to grow up but is forced to.

[@TheLeeMather]

I ran an M240i auto for 2 years. I did a 50 mile round trip commute daily, and it was perfect. Quick, comfortable and understated. The drivetrain was superb, and definitely the star of the show. Unfortunately, that's about it, if you really like driving. Big power and rwd sounds perfect, but with steering with absolutely zero feel and lack of accuracy, it doesn't work out that way. That's further compounded by the lack of an LSD. The lack of an LSD made knowing what the rear end was going to do quite unpredictable. It was great for beating people away from the lights, or pounding the motorway, but it really lacked fun or an engrossing drive. I swapped for an M2C which I continued to commute in for a few months. It was 'okay' to commute in, but not great. It's obviously not as comfortable, and the DCT in traffic was tricky to read at times, although a software update has softened that. The biggest difference is in how sharp it feels, the steering is direct and accurate, and you can nail the nose in to an apex and feel what the front end is doing. The M240i had zero feel. The M2C isn't exactly full of feel, but it's night and day over the 240. Comfort is my preferred setting, as Sport is just artificially heavy. Obviously the LSD makes a massive difference to how predictable the car is under throttle too. Probably not of interest, but running costs are also significantly higher for any M car. More services and more expensive services. Insurance isn't much different. Fuel usage is a lot worse. The B58 is pure magic, quite how it managed to be so frugal was beyond me. The M2C is a lot thirstier, but as it's now more of a toy, it's only really used for fun. On a good run you can scrape high 20s though.

[@64bakes]

I also own an M240 and have had almost the same experience as yours. It's a car you really want to enjoy but with the vague steering and lack of LSD, the car just feels slightly too unpredictable in anything other than a straight line (and even dodgy in a straight line in bad conditions), to properly enjoy through the twisty bits. It's a shame really, but it does make up for it by being a fantastic long distance motorway muncher. MPG is fantastic, it's very comfortable, a nice place to sit and very solidly built, etc. I'm thinking about experimenting with better tyres to see how much of an improvement in rear end predictability I achieve, but ultimately it's a bit of a handful by almost all accounts. I'd also add that the engine does make a great noise, but you do tend to notice early peak torque when you're climbing up the rev range and it feels like you aren't making much progress, although it does sound very nice.

[@jeffbruce9589]

@@64bakes buy an lsd for it , its not that hard

[@64bakes]

@@jeffbruce9589 bit rude. I already looked into this and it's not cheap.

[@defyyourlogic487]

I somewhat agree but find the 240i steering to still have more feedback than any Audi S line car or golf R. It’s definitely not great but with a decent set of tires it goes from a 4/10 to a 6/10. The b58 is a gem though and the nimble platform still makes for great canyon carving fun, but that’s the extent of performance driving I’d do without an LSD at the very least.

[@scottharris9755]

I've got one of these, brilliant. Just needs some wider rubber

[@Ollie_5]

Great reviews James! If you hold the dsc button for a few seconds you can switch off the autoblip - that said it does turn all traction/stability management off too! I’ve got mine on Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and it does give very good traction in cold, wet and dry conditions. A great car that I want to keep for some time! Ollie

[@tht140ixx]

Can’t go wrong with the B58 👌🏾

[@alecardesign1923]

The M240i is a really nice car. It is good looking,it has compact proportions, rear wheel drive and a Nice sounding 3.0 inline 6. If you want to spend less money but in literally the same car, get an M235i because it is bit older and they cost less with just a slightly different engine called the N55. some say that the M235i has even a better sound that the M240i so In conclusion...a magnificent ride in both cases!

[@GoldenCroc]

Dont know if I would call the n55 slightly different, dont think they share a single screw... however, the n55 is by all accounts also a very good engine, with just a smidgen less power. Stage 1 n55 is a bit faster than standard b58 cars, as well as standard model M2:s

[@johnjackson2349]

A fair honest review of the m240i. I bought a 340i auto 16 plate 2 years ago for under £20k. A golf r with equivalent miles was fetching £5k more! The 340i is less jiggly maybe helped with longer wheel base and with a stage 1 remap pretty quick with 400bhp and 580nm. Great alrounder and I dont worry when it goes in for a service unlike a proper "m" car

[@mikerayner5938]

I bought a manual one of these a year ago and bang for buck it’s unbelievable. 👍

[@Duncan94]

Do you still have your 240? Any major issues you've come across? I've got mine reserved, 19k miles, manual - hoping it should be all good!

[@mikerayner5938]

@@Duncan94 Mine is 4 years old now and still love it. The manual gearbox is lovely. No issues so far.

[@TG-pd3ft]

Fantastic car. Best BMW of the last 10 years.

[@brianpara1407]

Drove one of these a couple years ago. Completely agree with your assessment. If you’re looking for something with a little more character as a daily, this is a decent choice. If you’re looking for a fun second car, look elsewhere.

[@petrolpoodle]

Such weird timing, as I watched the intro of the car pulling away I thought to myself 'Here comes that classic intro, although I reckon it's nearly time for a change' hahaha. LIke the new intro and loved the review. I had no idea they'd be so economical! I don't know if it's just me but I find the M2/235i/240i to be just like a 911. Indisputably brilliant and probably the perfect daily. But for some reason, they just don't set my world on fire - even though I'd like them to. I'm sure driving one would fix that though!

[@faisalleeds]

Nice review, always liked these and a great alternative to the S3 and Golf R you normally see everywhere. Guess it doesn't really have much competition nowadays. Think I need a 6 or 5 cylinder car next.

[@simon8089]

Your fashion sense never ceases to amaze me, smashing shirt old boy👌😆

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Jay brings a bit of Hawaii / Vegas wherever he goes 😀

[@chappy2121]

I think he's hoping to bring the 🌞. Seen as though we don't get a great deal over here

[@alexanderhopkins2807]

Pyjamas?

[@johnmitchell2269]

Old boy? He's 30!

[@simon8089]

@@johnmitchell2269 he goes on like an old fella

[@MarkCup70]

I had similar to this (manual M140i with LSD) and absolutely loved it. Rev matching is easily disabled, so long as you're disciplined enough with your right foot, by turning DSC fully off. Rear tyres don't last long though 😁

[@Neojeff123]

These are brilliant, I had a M235i also in Estoril Blue which I traded in for my Camaro I did add the M performance exhaust and diffuser later on which is nice but the standard one is good!

[@philippebeinaerts]

This might be the ultimate project car for slight (ahem) track-oriented modifications. And even for road use, all you need is an aftermarket diff and some decent dampers to make it a cut-price M2-killer

[@bloodstockvip2176]

I had an m240i, was a great car (auto zf) and was better than my m135i f20 actually, less skittish for sure so maybe slightly heavier. Enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing👍

[@samcourt6228]

The 2 series seems to have a slightly different set up to the 1 series. It’s much better resolved.

[@iannoble326]

Have one of these a couple of weeks now - they are remarkably quick!

[@Duncan94]

I'm getting myself a 2018 240, manual, 19k miles, pro nav, harman kardon speakers, heated seats, f/r pdc - should be good fun!

[@vincent4226]

Was that an American Beauty reference? 😂

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yes, yes it was. I'm glad *somebody* got it

[@travisswanson3449]

Beat me to the reference 😁

[@Rascularvideos]

@@JayEmmOnCars Godamnit! I just came here to say that. I was all smug ‘n’ everything.

[@brendawg8002]

Even more beautiful than a dead bird!

[@qwerty69600]

Agreed on the economy of the B58. I've got an F32 440i and having done multiple 4 hour motorway journeys , even at a pretty constant 80mph, it returns 40mpg easy. I've averaged 42mpg over 200 miles one time where traffic was slower moving. It's really hard to believe. Being pedantic, though, the B58 in the 440i is maybe 10-12 horses down on the M140i/M240i (never really understood this!).

[@jackshotton9222]

I absolutely adore these. Sleek, fabulous to look at, good boot and interior space (in the front at least), big sunroof available for summer days, pillar-less doors, fabulous engine, great sound, manual gearbox. You could go on.

[@samcourt6228]

I bought an M140i instead of an older E90 M3. I did 15k plus miles per year pre-COVID and didn’t fancy the fuel bills nor the general running costs and potential bork factor (bearings and throttle actuators). My car is more than fast enough and costs buttons to run; £150 VED, I’ve average 29mpg on 20 months, rear tyres were £280 and three years servicing was £299. It looks like a 1 Erie’s and no one bats an eyelid which suits me just fine. My car has been fine on the stock MPSS’s. It’s needs a bit of respect in cold / wet but so do most higher powered rear wheel drive cars. It’s certainly not an un-drivable death trap that the internet would have you believe. It’ll never be a point and shoot car like a Golf R or an S3.

[@david______9500]

Said it very well, great choice for a daily driver, but if you want a proper driver's car experience, you still need the E92 M3. Totally different cars (yes, I've driven both)

[@germanengineering204]

I understand it's a notch better no doubt, but the 240i is a proper drivers car as well! B58 is a beast even without a tune!

[@bayfront292]

Love the 2 series. I own a 225D and it’s the perfect daily, I must admit I am a big fan of the ZF8 box though. I think one of these is definitely the next step

[@dermotmcloughlin9609]

Same, same and same!

[@bob5B]

@@dermotmcloughlin9609 what about the 225d does it work well? Is it enough powerful ? Is it reliable ? Thank you.

[@Agro__]

Been considering one of these for a while! Excellent video, definitely helping sway the decision

[@grantjohnstone9787]

05:13 The traction control in normal/sport mode is very aggresive and will sap the power away in the damp. In sport + it's a lot more lively.

[@GoldenCroc]

I known Mr Jayemm said it just feels like its slowing down, but just for avoidance of misunderstandings: The engine does not give max power at 4000rpm, it is quite a bit higher. 4800-6500 rpm to be exact, as far as I have found. Max acceleration is had by shifting as late as possible, such as just before the rev limiter kicks in. That might be a good reason to wind it out, even if there is no apparent "high rpm kick"

[@5555petros]

This looks like to have future classic written all over it. Can't see it depreciating a lot.

[@TheMrrigma]

Great review. As you say if only the steering communicated more it would be a much better drivers car. Engine I agree is a lovely bit of kit. Passive dampers personally I think work quite well.

[@TheRichardmintern]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this video. I struggled with your last one. (over long winded). But that's good . You educate me about cars . Continued success. Regards. Richard.

[@StereoSoundAgent]

Just bought a 2016 M235i in a 6MT as a new daily. B58 is amazing but for the price difference I ordered a 5" stepped VRSF intercooler, Turner Motorsport boost pipe, turbo inlet pipe, charge pipe, Injen intake, NGK spark plugs, BM3 tune with all OTS maps, and an Active Autowerkes high flow catted downpipe, and a new set of Michelin PS4S tires. Should make around 420hp and 460lbs torque on 93 octane which should be plenty for me to get to and from work, and its a bit of a sleeper considering its not an M2 and makes stock M2 competition performance numbers.

[@edwardrhodes6284]

Turn off rev-matching; 1-Press the Start Button Once for accessory mode 2-Press in the clutch (yes you still have to clutch in) 3-Press and hold the start button and BOOM car STARTS!

[@grigorioschristodoulou5229]

But first you need to change the settings with bimmercode.....

[@dylanh1978]

Excellent video as always. I'm a big fan of these, and look decent value.

[@moham1287]

These will go up in value in 10 years

[@gorgerak]

I love that so many people keep saying this 😂😂 - it just won't, or at least not until its worth £3-5k and even then it'll only be by a few hundred quid. 🤣🤣 Government tax rises on ICE cars post 2030 will make these non - sensical unless you are a massive fan and you're only going to do 1,500 miles a year in it.

[@EubanksDVDs]

You can switch Rev Matching off - Press and hold DSC button for 5 secs in Sports+

[@defyyourlogic487]

My 2017 m240i has been a joy over the last couple years. It’s soft enough for a daily while being acceptable for canyon carving. The steering feel isn’t great, maybe a 4-5/10 with runflats and a 6/10 with MP4S, but the platform is nimble and the motor is fantastic. I wouldn’t do anything heavier than canyon carving with this car though, wouldn’t touch a track without an LSD at the very least. All things considered it’s one of the best compromised and Jack of all trades coupe you can buy. I push this car to it’s limits and you’d have to be a madman to push the m2 to its limits on a curvy road. With that being said, after 2.5 years of this car I’m ready to probably move to an M2C.

[@travisswanson3449]

@JayEmm on Cars One of the coolest shirts I have seen you wear!

[@sportzntouring]

Great video, as usual... And the shirt is Marvel-ous 😁

[@Rich.Aardvark]

The most beautiful thing he has ever filmed

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Not the car

[@manz_horris]

We have a 135i (dct) and 135is (manual) (both e82 n55) and my dad was excited to try an m235 for a possible upgrade, but was madly disappointed in the lack of feel the car had in comparison to the 1 series. He said it just felt numb, uninspiring, and not as agile next to the 1. The 1er is more handsome in my opinion as well, but that is obviously personal preference.

[@DeeDee-qx6cu]

NIce Video! I just bought a new 2021 m240 i xdrive ! was hard to find especially since 2022s are coming out in a few months.

[@Duncan94]

How are you getting on with your 240? Any major issues? I've reserved a manual 240 with 19k miles, hoping it should be good!

[@DeeDee-qx6cu]

@@Duncan94 It's great. Love driving it daily. Super fast. great handling. FUN to drive. Such a big upgrade over my 2019 430i. Zero issues with anything so far.

[@ckjl7704]

i am not sure about m240, but for m2 or m2 competition, you can turn off the rev matching by turning off the dsc

[@clicheguevara9917]

which is a problem. i rarely want to deactivate esp, but i want to heel and toe all the time

[@AW.SO.M3]

With the port installed bmw LSD, this is a Big Bang for your buck in comparison to m2. Not as sharp but more than enough for everyday.

[@Buck3366]

Great gonna watch with interest I’m looking for one of these.

[@freedbeefpontoons]

Woah. Pre LCI 240i. Crazy, LCI happened at almost the exact same time as the switch from 235i to 240i.

[@peterwatson9047]

I think it was around 9 months between introducing the B engines and the LCI.

[@freedbeefpontoons]

@@peterwatson9047 That sounds about right. There may not even be an LCI 235i in the states, but i'm not an expert.

[@kyleholloway3470]

Saw an original M2 with the competition wheels. It had a ridiculously loud exhaust that crackled and popped like crazy. Saw it about half an hour ago.

[@resnonverba137]

Overly-loud exhausts and silly popping and banging ruin some excellent cars.

[@kyleholloway3470]

@@resnonverba137 normally I'd agree, but in this case, I actually liked the noises it made.

[@doctormoonbass9616]

Interesting. I do a Midlands-to-Scotland commute twice a month and wanted something... well, something. So I went for the 335d GT - slightly longer wheelbase, loads of room for the rear passengers and you can get a single bed in the back (moving flat, not a permanent, dogging fixture) without shifting the front seats forward. And when you floor it, it takes a moment to confirm that you do, indeed, want to launch, then it launches. Only real drawback so far is that when you open the rear hatch(?)boot thing, and it’s raining, it dumps about a 1/2 litre of water into the boot area. Hmmm. And that rear ‘fastback’ window - no wiper or squirter yet, somehow, it stays utterly dry and clean, even after a 300 mile trip back up to Scotland on roads that were bright white with salt.

[@neilfensome5032]

Be shirt in the world. Loads of content coming out great job you should have double the amount of sups you have. + that manual defo a tuners dream

[@mhurleymh]

The manual convertible m240i is a rare derivative

[@nahnatsnotme937]

Glad I got an m140i with the ZF8 box didn’t hear many great stories about the manual box in these😒 but then again I’m stage 1 & have got a gearbox remap so 😝

[@Fee.1]

I always love your shirts but that one makes you look like a kid in pajamas 😂

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

These start at £28K for a 2016 here in Au and no manuals..

[@DontPanicDear]

You guys really do suffer some horrible car prices down there!

[@blademanx]

17k upwards here

[@Freimopp777]

Yeah, the cheapest I've found in Germany is £ 17K because it was damaged in an accident lol.

[@malp6280]

come on man -3 isnt chilly for the Uk, I'd -9 the other week & up north it was a wee cooler still

[@comeberza]

I love these, a cabrio m240i is at the moment the car I'd love to realistically have

[@marlborom2c829]

Having owned both M2C and M235xi, cant compare the feel of the two. Although almost as quick in numbers, the feel, suspension character, braking, agility is night and day. The M badging and performance is worthy for everyday driving and quite a performer. But.....

[@DjNikGnashers]

34mpg average ? Blimey, I'm averaging 28 in my M140i, although it is mapped to 411bhp. Wonderful car though, and enjoyed the video Jay.

[@christhorne7565]

I’m planning to opt out of the company car policy and buy one of these, I plan to find one with the LSD and the 8 speed ZF box. I’d take the manual, always have done but the mpg is much better on the ZF which makes a difference for company car miles...

[@ethanwaterfield3830]

LSD was never an option so they’ll be hard to come across, however I do believe there was an after market m performance lsd available.

[@christhorne7565]

@@ethanwaterfield3830 correct. You could ask your dealer to order and fit the m perf LSD. There’s a few knocking about but not many!

[@chaseperfectiondetailing5745]

@@christhorne7565 your more than likely to get one with a quaife or wavetrac diff fitted nowadays as so many owners are fitting them aftermarket. Or just buy one and get the diff fitted yourself, that’s what I did.

[@christhorne7565]

@@chaseperfectiondetailing5745 yeah I’d be happy to pick up one with an aftermarket diff

[@chaseperfectiondetailing5745]

@@christhorne7565 yeah. The diff is essential on this car, along with some good springs and you’ve got yourself some Porsche like handling.

[@Beastriderpav]

I think your bulk may be causing improper steering. Mines fine, much better than my jag or 535.

[@M33AAX]

Set of PS4's and you can use it all year round no problem whatsoever. The PSS were sketchy in the rain. Owned both the 35i and 40i, 40i is a better package overall, the extra torque is noticeable.

[@Dave-gl6jb]

My Brother has a manual M2 great car. This looked like softer version of that one. I have Red GR Yaris. Looking forward to a race over 1/4 to show what a LITTLE lightweight powerful AWD can do. Going to be close. PS Keep the good work mate.

[@roriemartin3430]

If you take the traction off off (hold button for 10 secs) then rev matching goes 😊

[@bellrobert1978]

I've never owned a bmw assuming they're out of my price point but looking at the prices of these used they seem very good value.

[@chappy2121]

These do sound good for a modern turbo motor. Not sold with that front end though

[@Msalaspotja]

The car’s exterior is good looking but that front😬....

[@TDenzo]

I would have already bought one of these in xDrive + automatic form (and with the decent sat-nav & stereo) as a replacement for my E82 125i, weren't it for the absurd taxes and insurance costs in Italy

[@astronmr20]

Try a base Giulia! They're ace.

[@TheShinyShow]

I'm not a fan of the 2 series shape, but this one is spec'd nicely for me

[@adams7405]

Reasonably brisk? 0-60 under 4.5 and unlimited will top 175 MPH ...hardly notice my 1700kg trailer when I hook my boat up to it.

[@GoldenCroc]

Is that possible? Are you in the US maybe? The older models werent certified for towing in europe last I checked, might of course have changed recently but...?

[@BackwardFinesse]

I’ve heard they will do 0 to 100 in 10 seconds.

[@DanLMH]

The base idrive screen looks so bad with those HUGE bezels lol

[@samcourt6228]

It’s better than the earlier cars which had the raised inserts which really looked like an afterthought.

[@simonjago9611]

Rev matching should be something you switch on not off!! I’ve been looking at getting something like this and now completely put off. Shame as looks really good 😞

[@leonchen89]

Buy m235i

[@MasterMalrubius]

I run Continental all seasons on my VW R32. They do well in . . . well, all seasons.

[@xq233]

Those considering m235/240 vs M2/M2C shouldn't be fooled into thinking they're buying an M light. There's very little M about the former except for a dozen M badges. It's a reasonably practical daily. The latter is a sport car. Two very different experiences. Saying this after having owned both.

[@markrhoden68]

Dyno the b58 engine and 335hp is being modest

[@DjNikGnashers]

Only on dyno's which exaggerate numbers. Mine was dyno'd at 336bhp, mapped up to 411bhp. Some tuners have ridiculous numbers which are mechanically impossible for a stock engine just running a map. Very easy to get over 500bhp from a remap, just using a couple of simple tricks that dodgy tuners use.

[@markrhoden68]

@@DjNikGnashers so the dyno you used was accurate and many others aren't? I cant speak for the dyno you used or others but I have heard it said on many occasions from different places that the B58 does develop more than BMWs stared figures. The more up to date B58 engines fitted in many of the 40i models are developing 370+hp yet BMW claim 335hp. I guess its up to yourself who's figures you go with, your dyno or other dynos or BMWs numbers

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@markrhoden68 Mark, do you work in the motor trade ? More specifically, do you have a good knowledge of how dynamometers work ? I work in the motor trade, and I do have a good understanding of the dynamometer process. I know how easy it is to give falsely high readings, and I know exactly why some tuners do this. It's a business. If you are selling a remap that gives 350bhp, and some other tuner is selling a remap on the same vehicle that only gives 320bhp, who is going to sell the most 'product' ? Who are the majority of customers going to use, for their remap product ? Most customers just see a number, and think higher is better, without understanding the full facts. The more up to date B58's are actually giving slightly lower bhp readings because they are fitted with an OPF/GPF. The B58 in the Supra has a different map to the one in the M240i/M140i and the map in the M340i is different slightly again, because it is a different weight car and the map reflects this. The 335bhp figure was for the M140i/M240i and is accurate.

[@markrhoden68]

@@DjNikGnashers wow wow calm you storm, im not saying your wrong. You make valid points im simply saying others in the business may have equally valid points regarding their professtional integrity which you clearly don't rate too highly. I'm not in the business but I'm not so arrogant to believe everyone is wrong and I am right just because I say so. What the name of your company maybe people should only come to you for tuning and dyno as you do a better job than every other company, am I right?

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@markrhoden68 Mate, I'm sorry if I came across as preaching, honestly, I am just trying to give good advice. I wasn't trying to be in any way aggressive, genuinely mate. I just read so many comments, usually by youngsters with too much testosterone and not enough experience, and what I read is a complete joke lol, yet they will argue until they are red in the face that they are right, and their tuner can make 450bhp from a remap lol it's ridiculous mate.

[@ois-jy9kl]

I have the 240i whit the M-Packadge . I ride it 12 month here in Montreal canada in the ruff canadian winther

[@TheEasyTransfer]

Hi Jay, thinking of moving from my mk7.5 fiesta ST to an m235i/m240i. You think this would be a good move or any other cars I should consider? Looking for something with a nicer interior but still fast

[@1justgo]

Great car, great review.

[@stevejwwright]

I need that shirt in my life, link to supplier would be appreciated... awesome car as well, who needs an M2 when you can have one of these!!!

[@Simb-l]

Would love a 335i n55 or n54 review

[@davidpeters6536]

I had an E92 (coupe) 335i. Two downsides: it needs an LSD and the computer is a terrible nag. Otherwise brilliant and VERY quick. Without all the "M" stuff people let you out at junctions and Audi idiots don't know what they are taking on... Tweak the Turbos!

[@Ragnmark]

From what I remember this cars had some kind of upgrade to the rear axle compared to M135i etc. But the do not come with LSD? What is it that I ramember then?

[@keithw4920]

Underbrace on the rear.

[@venom5809]

That shirt is kind of awesome 👏

[@161BMW]

The only newish BMW I would want is M2 Coupe LCI with BMW Manual Gearbox or M240i Coupe with LSD and BMW Manual Gearbox.

[@paulcs2607]

I'd love you to drive a properly sorted unmodified M2C manual (based on your comments) and report back. I know someone who's got one.

[@hugohugo2832]

I think I’m going to buy one. A good exchange for my 996 Turbo

[@ReeceT20]

Looked at one but being 20 insurance is obscene, so most likely looking at the new yaris or an audi s1 which are far more reasonable

[@Holdeenio]

I ended up buying the M140i for that exact reason. I found insurance much more affordable with direct line... roughly 40% cheaper than the M240i 🧐

[@davidbee9563]

What about the 230 4 cylinder turbo model? It would be lighter up from helping agility and you can use more of the performance all the time. But is it no more economical than the 6 in the real world? Could a remap of the 6 move the peak power further up the rev range making the low end more usable with a bit less torque?

[@MrMarkcoopers]

Like the Claudio lugli shirt.

[@CYMRU619]

I think the less 'shouty' looks maybe appealing to some but as a younger guy it puts me off. I know it's not an M car but it is still a fast performance car - though it looks just like any regular 'M-sport' diesel, when in reality it's a bit of a weapon. Some fatter wheels and tyres and maybe a 30mm drop would do the trick!

[@daviddenley3512]

Yup, that's a lovely car!

[@robbanjac5553]

I think the M140i is the better buy. More practical and individual enough to avoid coming across as a poor man's M2. Love manuals but auto for these every time

[@manousosanapliotis7981]

You can turn off rev match only if you take DSC off.

[@BAZZERBAZ]

How would you rate the manual over the auto? Going to look and maybe purchase a manual over the weekend. 2016 m240i.

[@daveandhisdogs]

I bought a manual m2 last June, non comp pack and although I loved the look, it didn’t live up to the hype for me. Suspension too hard, too much turbo lag and an uninspiring engine. Maybe less with the 240i is more but it just looks a bit pants ...

[@alextoft9199]

The American Beauty reference was so funny! 🤣

[@StronthPL]

6:27 Jag F-Type

[@gsmoto9790]

i'd like to know more about the seat angling in. my right thigh digs into the top of the bolster. how do you know about this and who knows of a solution?

[@chrispianlucas9653]

If Mike Brewer actually knew things about cars.😂🤣 Nice review mate👍🏾