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A couple of days ago I drove the ZF 8 speed 2014 228i sportline. Nice car. These things are getting CHEAP. 35000 and CPO right around 22500 was what they were going to sell it for.
Quicker than I thought.
Sounded better than I thought inside and out..any digital sound processing seems to be fairly transparent and unnoticeable.
I drive an F10 and it seems odd to say it but the 1 has an "F" feel. Probably down to the Electric power steering and "F" thinking in the suspension. Lighter on its feet.
It felt more upscale than my 135i
The ZF is a magnificent piece of work and does a great job of anticipating what you want. Car didn't have paddle shifters and that would be mandatory. Kickdown from 6th to 4th in one big jump. Silky smooth shifts in comfort and snappier in sport.
That being said the 135i has personality. The 228i seemed a bit motoring appliance. No way I'd replace the 1 with it. I can see where the M2 is good. If the base car with sport felt solid and handled well I can see where better suspension and 120 more hp would be great!!!
But make mine a manual....
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