Consumer Reports is still in love with M235i

morphomeman · 01-30-2016, 11:02 AM

All you cool folks who don't read Consumer Reports might be happy to know that they still love the M235i. A year or so ago, they rated it at 98, exceeded in history only by the Tesla Model S at 99, but they later officially dropped their recommendation of the Tesla because of software glitches. That left the M235i alone at the top of the all-time heap.
Last Fall, they tagged the M235i as the most reliable BMW, adding to its glory.
In the March 2016 issue, they tested the Audi TT and concluded that "For the same money, you can get a BMW M235i--which outpoints the TT in almost every dynamic respect."
Flip a couple of pages and you see their ratings of all "sporty cars." The 911 Carrera S rates three points below the M235i but at twice the price, followed by the Corvette at 92. The Audi slips in at 84, followed by a slew of the usual suspects.
M235i rules!

TBro2002 · 01-30-2016, 12:15 PM

Do you have link to article?

Outrun · 01-30-2016, 01:17 PM

I've mentioned this before on here...my father is a loyal Mercedes guy and when I told him my plans on purchasing an M235, he was incredulous to say the least...("BMW's have horrendous liability, why do you want such a small car, who needs all that power, etc). He's also a religious Consumer Reports subscriber and for whatever it's worth, it wasn't until he read that CR review, that he came around. Now that he's had a chance to see it in person and drive it for himself, HE's the one considering switching from MB to BMW for his next vehicle

bimmerfile · 01-30-2016, 01:54 PM

Consumer Reports also lists it as "Most Fun" in the "Sports/Sporty Cars" category (CR video below).

Near the end of the video it also says very good things about the 228i as well - and having had both the 228i and now the M235i, I concur...

http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/ud...=3625683691001

xantdieselx · 01-30-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfile

Consumer Reports also lists it as "Most Fun" in the "Sports/Sporty Cars" category (CR video below).

Near the end of the video it also says very good things about the 228i as well - and having had both the 228i and now the M235i, I concur...

http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/ud...=3625683691001

It's amazing how many journalists refer to the N55 as a twin turbo.

bimmerfile · 01-30-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xantdieselx

It's amazing how many journalists refer to the N55 as a twin turbo.

Someone should launch a class action lawsuit..

chemh0ser · 01-30-2016, 03:58 PM

HA!!

NEUE02 · 01-30-2016, 04:09 PM

I'm thrilled that my car AND my vacuum cleaner get their nod of approval.

Sportstick · 01-30-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

I've mentioned this before on here...my father is a loyal Mercedes guy and when I told him my plans on purchasing an M235, he was incredulous to say the least...("BMW's have horrendous liability, why do you want such a small car, who needs all that power, etc). He's also a religious Consumer Reports subscriber and for whatever it's worth, it wasn't until he read that CR review, that he came around. Now that he's had a chance to see it in person and drive it for himself, HE's the one considering switching from MB to BMW for his next vehicle

We had a C and E Class in the garage two years ago. Now, we have the 2 Series and an Audi A6, and have no plans to go back to MB! We realized we're not that old yet! Maybe the next gen 5 Series....

uberspeed · 01-30-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfile

Someone should launch a class action lawsuit..

/Slow clap

230i next for me, Carrera S after that, while I'm not a CR zealot it's always nice to have their ratings as another data point.

xantdieselx · 01-30-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfile

Quote:

Originally Posted by xantdieselx

It's amazing how many journalists refer to the N55 as a twin turbo.

Someone should launch a class action lawsuit..

:

MikeT · 01-31-2016, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TBro2002

Do you have link to article?

http://www.consumerreports.org/audi/2016-audi-tt-review

selmeralto · 01-31-2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

I'm thrilled that my car AND my vacuum cleaner get their nod of approval.

That's a very funny line!

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morphomeman Major 595 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2015 M235ix Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW M235ix [0.00]	Consumer Reports is still in love with M235i All you cool folks who don't read Consumer Reports might be happy to know that they still love the M235i. A year or so ago, they rated it at 98, exceeded in history only by the Tesla Model S at 99, but they later officially dropped their recommendation of the Tesla because of software glitches. That left the M235i alone at the top of the all-time heap. Last Fall, they tagged the M235i as the most reliable BMW, adding to its glory. In the March 2016 issue, they tested the Audi TT and concluded that "For the same money, you can get a BMW M235i--which outpoints the TT in almost every dynamic respect." Flip a couple of pages and you see their ratings of all "sporty cars." The 911 Carrera S rates three points below the M235i but at twice the price, followed by the Corvette at 92. The Audi slips in at 84, followed by a slew of the usual suspects. M235i rules!
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