M240i?

[greg81]

I've been searching high and low for the right 981 Boxster for a few months now but nothing is coming up that matches all my criteria.

More recently I've been drawn to the M240i 'verts you get a lot more for your money than you do with the pork and I'm sorely tempted. Anyone have one? Any good? For my budget of £26k I've seen quite a few good'uns with very low miles and main dealer warranties.

Interested in hearing experiences.

[mr wilks]

Think "swiftly" has one

Unless you needed the 4 seat option or you wanted a almost new car why would you choose one over a 35is
Compared with investing your ££ into a 981 Box i think you would soon realise your mistake one being a true drivers fully fledged sports car , the other not .
Testdrive both has to be the way forward , then get a 35is for almost £10k less viewtopic.php?f=41&t=116006

[Yorkie Z]

Don’t do it. My neighbour has one and I’m truly amazed how ugly it is. Front, back, side, it all looks crap. It does sound nice though

[mr wilks]

Don’t do it. My neighbour has one and I’m truly amazed how ugly it is. Front, back, side, it all looks crap. It does sound nice though

there is that slant on it

[Angelus666]

Also, it feels like a girls car....whether that's right or wrong, you do tend to see most 2 conv driven by the fairer sex. If you can afford the 981 then buy a lower spec one of those IMO

[greg81]

Definitely considering 4 seats as an option so I can take the kids out together, but it's not a certainty I'll go for that. I'm just considering options at the moment.

My Z4 days are numbered. Just not gelled with the e89 at all sadly so wouldn't consider another.

[enuff_zed]

SWMBO has a 220D convertible.
It's actually quite a nice motor, but in a feminine 'it'll do' kind of way.
After driving my 335D Touring all week I do find hers turns in a lot better, due to the lack of X-drive and less weight at the front I suspect.
But, whilst it is a decent motor for lazy top down summer days (car,not wife!), even she crazes me to get the Z out instead.

[buzyg]

Only reason to buy a four seater is, you need four seats. Otherwise it's a compromise car.

[RedUn]

Used to have the 240 coupe, I really enjoyed it, the b58 engine is awesome, effortlessly quick. It made a great daily but didn't have much in the way of special feel if you know what I mean. If you wanted it more for a fun car I'd have a look at an m3 convertible to be honest.

[Woots]

I’ve got an m140i

Nice car and fast enough...but cold
So cold 8 months later I’m looking at getting rid of her...

[paddy wright]

I’ve got an m140i

Nice car and fast enough...but cold
So cold 8 months later I’m looking at getting rid of her...

Nice to see you still on here mate- what’s the potential replacement?

[Woots]

I’ve got an m140i

Nice car and fast enough...but cold
So cold 8 months later I’m looking at getting rid of her...

Nice to see you still on here mate- what’s the potential replacement?

I still lurk from time to time

Potential replacement is a Vantage N430...just trying to get the man maths in my head to work...
Hope you’re good?!

[greg81]

Not feeling the love for the 240

[Woots]

Not feeling the love for the 240

They’re good cars if that’s the kinda thing you’re after
But genuinely I find mine a little dull unless I’m flooring it by then you’re going too fast

[TitanTim]

No idea on the 240i but the 140i is a cracker alrounder car, if you want dull in the same segment there's the Golf, A3 etc, I would have the 140i everytime. People forget how good it is as a day to day car, end of the day its a run of the mill hatchback albeit with a peachy engine and powertrain, its no Porsche, Aston Martin etc and character is subjective. Problem is characterful cars tend to be compromised, good at one or two things, poor in others with no overall balance.

If money no object, 140i for everyday and something special for the weekend.

Tim.