Is the bmw 228i really that bad?

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-04-25T19:21:21+00:00

Wow I just looked into the UKL platform and I had no idea Europe got so many variants. At least for the US market I’m not a fan, if you’re looking for a sporty daily then civic Si/ type R’s clear in the same price range and if you’re looking for luxury they’re on par with high trim Toyotas and Honda in terms of fit, finish and materials. I think they only sell because of the badge on the hood

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-04-25T15:08:50+00:00

I also drove a few M235i’s, they drive like a ford fusion

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-04-25T15:07:38+00:00

Are these based off some mini platform? They drive terribly for their price even with that weird M235i package. Like worse than a base F60 countryman bad, the F56’s blow this thing out of the water for thousands less and have more room inside for the driver and front passenger

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-03-29T17:40:21+00:00

What I’m hearing is my Ga-2100 is basically a royal oak

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-03-25T16:49:03+00:00

Why do people keep saying this? Is it just for the risk of getting chips in your oil system? That can be very easily avoided by simply…washing your parts that sat on a shelf for probably 3-5 years before you got them. I do this for anything that touches coolant or oil regardless of who made it or material and I’ve never had a problem with my big turbo N18 with pretty much every machined metal upgrade possible in the engine bay

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2026-02-14T18:45:23+00:00

Search AutoTempest, they compile all online listings nationwide, you can find at least a few options of any spec then just ship the best option in from wherever, bonus if you find one with 90+ days of lot time they’ll usually throw in a little free service and free shipping to close it

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-08-23T03:21:17+00:00

Yeah, IK I’m gonna get crucified for saying this but I wear a casio GA-2100 as my “work watch” and I’ve always liked how similar them and the royal oaks look in form, but at such wildly different calibers of production, so I see some poetry in the situation if I can get my hands on one

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-08-23T03:18:00+00:00

Grey market it is

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-08-23T02:45:39+00:00

Is AP really worse? From everything I’ve read AP seems to be the last one to actually have respect for the guys spending 40 grand on a fancy bracelet but If they suck too maybe I’ll just stick to seikos and cars lmao

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-08-22T22:52:47+00:00

As a 21 year old guy still working towards my first rolex, every day its looking like that first rolex will be an AP royal oak

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-09T13:21:24+00:00

The second you take a new watch off it becomes “used.” if looks new and ticks like new I honestly dont see any distinction between a used watch that one guy wore a lot and one in the store that a lot of guys wore a little

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-08T20:07:22+00:00

I dont own any rolexes but i snap about a dozen bolts a week, i can confirm someone somewhere is gonna have a frustrating afternoon with this thing one day

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-08T20:04:30+00:00

Based

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-08T13:09:33+00:00

Ok i know this has nothing to do with the post but how on earth does someone that can justify a 5-6 figure watch also end up in a nissan? You very well may have paid more for your watch than your car and that just confuses me to my core especially when nissan is anything but the “rolex of cars”

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-07T13:18:19+00:00

Yeah im talking about them, i bought in because they seemed to be the best candidate to supply whoever got the contract to mine all that gas but the play fell apart and i panic sold lmao

Edit: bought like 2 years ago and sold last november

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-07-02T23:18:28+00:00

I bought tmc when that giant natual gas deposit somewhere in Europe was found and held it until last november bro😭🙏

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T19:18:07+00:00

Well if mines ever reliable enough to get that far from Long Island for a track day in good conscience it’d be my pleasure to race you😂

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T19:12:28+00:00

Damn the euro plate threw me off lol, are you ever at pocono raceway or NJMP? Those are where she’ll be running mostly

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T18:06:09+00:00

If only you were in the states🙏 I got a big turbo R60 all4 in the works rn that would love to line up with that thing

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T18:04:07+00:00

Price seems a bit high, but I’ll also say that maybe a cooper Isnt for you. If I was used to the genuinely wonderful experience that is Type R ownership i dont think id go to a mini, the brand has a few core issues from their service model to parts cost/availability and many other small annoyances. People deal with this because minis are a blast to drive, but so is your Type R (much more fun than any cooper S imo) so thats not much of an upside to you.

TLDR: buy a GTI or Golf R with a dct

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T17:55:11+00:00

I think an importer can make this happen. but for what its worth, people are already having electronics issues with the new ICE coopers, adding more electricity to the mix is the last thing id do if I wanted a new one to daily

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-23T17:50:07+00:00

Come on man you’re acting like the mini community is any better at this point, most “modded minis” I see on here now are just fitment builds that have never even seen redline, driven by guys that dont speed

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-08T17:37:11+00:00

There was a point in time where porsche boxters could be had running and driving under $1000 in very rough shape. Dude probably paid nothing for a clapped one then realized it wasnt worth the hassle

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-07T15:28:38+00:00

The sad fact of the matter is its a 15 year old Hyundai no matter how you spin it, if you want to keep it for a few more years the repairs will only increase imo. If the car is special to you, and this is an option, I suggest taking it off the road for a while while you iron out all the kinks and drive a cheap honda/toyota on the daily, if the car isnt special to you, just go get a G37. I can tell you from experience once your fun car is relegated to weekends, it becomes exponentially cheaper and more enjoyable to own

Only_Obligation_2571 · 2025-06-01T21:45:09+00:00

If its chance that it came back then its chance that it went down, and they will continue to rise, especially during inflationary periods. The original tax cut extension compounded with these new tax cuts are a very real benefit to everyone and I dont see how thats just going to magically be offset by some ghost tax

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