Road Trip Report!

chicagofan00 · 05-30-2022, 05:28 PM

Great post, thanks for sharing.

Love the color btw. 😈

spuntyb · 05-30-2022, 07:22 PM

Great write up! Thank you for sharing this journey, and I'm glad you're enjoying the ride!

Westside Guy · 05-30-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jbazz

The M240i devours miles on the highway. In Eco mode we saw 35mpg driving around 80mph in hilly terrain. The ride quality and seating for two is very comfortable. I appreciate the exhaust valve closed, in the non-sport modes and the HK stereo. For a trip like this I do wish I had the auto cruise control. Passing on the highway is just effortless.

I recommend that you try driving in "Adaptive mode" for one of your long highway trips.

NCM2C · 05-30-2022, 08:57 PM

Planning a trip today with my dad. His 997 911 4s and my M2 comp. Some solid father son bonding.

Nativetexan · 05-30-2022, 10:23 PM

What's the ride like for this when compared to an F80? I'm only inquiring about suspension comfort.

bimmerboy71195 · 05-31-2022, 07:46 PM

Loved my bmw before but after driving from Long Island to Hershey park this weekend I'm obsessed with it. 21 330i Xdrive m sport with dynamic handling package summer tires 255 rear tire standard. Even for a 4 cylinder once I drop a gear and am above 4100 rpm passing at 75 mph is effortless. Got to 140 mph on a empty stretch of highway car was solid and straight as an arrow and gas mileage was incredible.

Mavus · 06-01-2022, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy71195

Loved my bmw before but after driving from Long Island to Hershey park this weekend I'm obsessed with it. 21 330i Xdrive m sport with dynamic handling package summer tires 255 rear tire standard. Even for a 4 cylinder once I drop a gear and am above 4100 rpm passing at 75 mph is effortless. Got to 140 mph on a empty stretch of highway car was solid and straight as an arrow and gas mileage was incredible.

probably the best value in bmw lineup and much better driving car than any bs cute ute and most suvs

lower weight and cg help perf and fuel burn. there is really no need for more perf on public roads.

bimmerboy71195 · 06-01-2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mavus

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy71195

Loved my bmw before but after driving from Long Island to Hershey park this weekend I'm obsessed with it. 21 330i Xdrive m sport with dynamic handling package summer tires 255 rear tire standard. Even for a 4 cylinder once I drop a gear and am above 4100 rpm passing at 75 mph is effortless. Got to 140 mph on a empty stretch of highway car was solid and straight as an arrow and gas mileage was incredible.

probably the best value in bmw lineup and much better driving car than any bs cute ute and most suvs

lower weight and cg help perf and fuel burn. there is really no need for more perf on public roads.

It really is great bang for your buck clearly not number 1 in straight line performance but for spirted back road driving it feels like a go kart between the g20 just having amazing steering plus the adaptive damping it's a a lot of fun.

stbradle · 06-01-2022, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheStanman

Sounds like a great trip. You're spot on regarding the trade-offs. Car might not be quite as pure of a driver's car, but it makes for a more luxurious and enjoyable daily.

I just wish it maintained previous gen's rear seat space and the weight gain was just slightly less (RWD model will help some). Then I think it'd be the perfect update.

That's fine, you can always do Bootmod and change that into a monster with some upgrades.

conradb58 · 06-02-2022, 08:29 PM

I am back home ! Total 2573km

Started Monday 0530
Ended Friday 0200

Trip 1: My home in Bayern to Stern Performance parts to use my car to make the very first rear seat delete kit!

Trip 2: Stern Performance to Blackfish Graphics in Münk to pick up some instagram stickers I got made for my car and to discuss some future plans for wrapping of some exterior parts.

Trip 3: Blackfish Graphics to Kaiserslautern to hang with some friends there.

Trip 4: Kaiserslautern to Adenau where I would then spend 2 days hanging with my friend and at Apex so we can drive on the Nordschleife. I did 3 laps with my car and Misha drove a lap and filmed a video so stay tuned for that one !

Trip 5: I say my goodbyes and I'm back to my Home.

conradb58 · 06-02-2022, 08:31 PM

Some photos from my trip.

XC3LLR8 · 08-02-2022, 03:49 PM

Nice report and fun roads, I've done them several times with bikes and cars.

For anyone that finds themselves on The Dragon and there's a red NC Miata with a black wing, don't try to keep up with him regardless what you're driving (he's a local). Don't ask me how I know.

shonseb · 08-06-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jbazz

Here are a few action shots, where you can see the suspension working hard on the TOD (not quite Auto-X hard but the best I can offer

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I love riding the TOD! Can't wait to do it in my m240!

Here's a pic of me in my old RS5

SeandG42 · 08-09-2022, 04:37 PM

[QUOTE=shonseb;29191803]I love riding the TOD! Can't wait to do it in my m240!

Here's a pic of me in my old RS5

WOW. What year was that RS5?

shonseb · 08-11-2022, 02:29 AM

That was a 2014 (B8.5). The pic was taken in 2017 (iirc).

05-30-2022, 05:28 PM	#23
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NCM2C Private 50 Rep 78 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 M2Comp Join Date: May 2022 Location: NJ/NC iTrader: (0)	Planning a trip today with my dad. His 997 911 4s and my M2 comp. Some solid father son bonding.
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bimmerboy71195 Private First Class 74 Rep 114 Posts Drives: alpine white 340xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: long island iTrader: (0)	Loved my bmw before but after driving from Long Island to Hershey park this weekend I'm obsessed with it. 21 330i Xdrive m sport with dynamic handling package summer tires 255 rear tire standard. Even for a 4 cylinder once I drop a gear and am above 4100 rpm passing at 75 mph is effortless. Got to 140 mph on a empty stretch of highway car was solid and straight as an arrow and gas mileage was incredible. Attached Images
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conradb58 Second Lieutenant 318 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2022 M240I Thundernight Metall Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I am back home ! Total 2573km Started Monday 0530 Ended Friday 0200 Trip 1: My home in Bayern to Stern Performance parts to use my car to make the very first rear seat delete kit! Trip 2: Stern Performance to Blackfish Graphics in Münk to pick up some instagram stickers I got made for my car and to discuss some future plans for wrapping of some exterior parts. Trip 3: Blackfish Graphics to Kaiserslautern to hang with some friends there. Trip 4: Kaiserslautern to Adenau where I would then spend 2 days hanging with my friend and at Apex so we can drive on the Nordschleife. I did 3 laps with my car and Misha drove a lap and filmed a video so stay tuned for that one ! Trip 5: I say my goodbyes and I'm back to my Home. __________________ YT: Conrad B IG: conradb_93
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XC3LLR8 Banned 2087 Rep 1,559 Posts Drives: Super73 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0)	Nice report and fun roads, I've done them several times with bikes and cars. For anyone that finds themselves on The Dragon and there's a red NC Miata with a black wing, don't try to keep up with him regardless what you're driving (he's a local). Don't ask me how I know.
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SeandG42 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 33 Posts Drives: G42 (On Order) Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Omaha, Ne iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=shonseb;29191803]I love riding the TOD! Can't wait to do it in my m240! Here's a pic of me in my old RS5 WOW. What year was that RS5?
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08-11-2022, 02:29 AM	#37
shonseb Private First Class 149 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '23 240ix, gone: '14 Audi RS5 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 m240ix [0.00]	That was a 2014 (B8.5). The pic was taken in 2017 (iirc).
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