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BMW’s compact 2 Series has a split personality as it first appeared in 2014 as a two-door RWD coupe, followed not long after by the FWD, Mini-based five-seat Active Tourer and then the sleek Gran Coupe four-door; all still with us today. Arguably, the ultimate expression of the 2 Series is the 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder, turbo-petrol powered M2 - a 338kW high-performance monster.
The line-up currently starts at $59,023 for the 2 Series 220i Sport Collection and ranges through to $101,500 for the range-topping 2 Series M240I Xdrive.
There’s clearly no point in talking sense to you, your head is in a complete muddle. You want a fix for your mid-life crisis, yet you talk about resale value, warranty, fixed-price servicing and boring stuff like that. You need to think about what it is you want from your “sporty-ish” car, do you want a performance car that will be thrilling to drive, or are you a park-and-poser and just want to look good when you stop at the café for a latte. The VW Golf GTi is a thrill-a-minute hot hatch; you like the i30N, and both would be good buys. Buy the Lux if you decide on the i30N. You could also think about a BMW M3, or an older Porsche Boxster. I wouldn’t suggest a Commodore SS or a Falcon XR6T ute, they’re a bit boring.
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BMW’s warranty is pretty pathetic in this day and age, but that’s their deal. If you wanted a better deal you should have negotiated with the dealer before you signed up. You might have been able to twist his arm and get the extended warranty thrown in for free. I’m not a fan of extended warranties; dealers suggest them because they cop a decent whack out of the deal. I’m probably not the best one to ask about BMW warranty because my ownership experience with a BMW has been a nightmare and I wouldn’t own another one.
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The M235i xDrive has an extensive inclusions list and boasts all manner of creature comforts including two 10.5-inch digital screens, a Harmon Kardon 16-speaker sound system, LED headlights with high-beam assist and keyless entry with push button start. Safety features include reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and rear cross traffic alert.
The interior of the M235i is well designed and inviting with a cockpit attuned to the needs of the driver. Fittings and fixtures have a quality feel, both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
The the M235i's front leather bucket seats are electrically adjusted and can be heated or cooled for your comfort. Rear seats are flattish but comfortable enough and also have ISOFIX points on the outboard seats and three top tethers.
The BMW M235i has a claimed 0-100km of 4.8sec