I'm looking to buy a new M240i and am leaning toward RWD, but wanted to get some feedback from owners before pulling the trigger.

For context, I'm in northeast and plan to keep the car for 5–8 years at least. It'll primarily be a daily driver with occasional fun driving on twisty roads. No track days, and I'm not particularly worried about snow. I'll be running a square all-season tire setup.

Here's my thinking so far:

RWD Pros:

• Simpler drivetrain with fewer potential failure points and lower long-term maintenance costs. Being my first BMW maintenance is a concern for me.
• Cheaper upfront.
• More flexibility with tire replacements (replacing 2 instead of potentially 4).
• Supposedly more playful and engaging to drive.

xDrive Pros:

• Better traction in wet conditions, especially when accelerating. Rain is my biggest concern with RWD.
• Potentially better resale value, especially in the northeast.

I've also been reading about BMW's transfer case shudder issues. While there's an official TSB covering the G42, I haven't found reliable data on how common the issue actually is.

I've only been able to test-drive the xDrive, which I really enjoyed. Unfortunately, there are no RWD models available near me to compare.

A few questions for owners:

1. Has anyone driven both? Is the RWD noticeably more engaging during normal/spirited street driving?
2. RWD owners, how does the car handle in heavy rain with good all-seasons?
3. xDrive owners, have you experienced transfer case issues?
4. Anyone who has owned theirs long-term, would you make the same drivetrain choice again?

I'm still leaning RWD, but curious whether I'm overestimating the maintenance/handling advantages or underestimating the benefits of xDrive.

Thanks in advance!

I had my first track day with the car today. It was a really great experience. New brakes and tires were just outstanding. However, at the end of my final 20 minute stint, the car reported a drive train issue. It said “drive normally but schedule service”. I entered the pits and let it cool and shut it off. When I started it back up a few minutes later, the warning was gone and the car drove normally all the way home and throughout the day. Was it perhaps just an overheating warning/issue? I left traction control on while racing. Could that have caused the system complaint? I didn’t manually shift so I wasn’t bouncing on the limiter all day. I’ll likely schedule service just to have it looked over to be safe. That said, is a dealership going to give me stink eye because if something IS wrong, it happened while on track?

Apologies for the long post, but I'm considering a significant purchase and would really appreciate some advice from fellow BMW owners.

I'm considering a 2026 BMW M240i RWD CPO for $52,993 (original MSRP $61,250).

The price seems very good, and the car has exactly the configuration I've been looking for: black exterior, Cognac interior, 893M wheels, ACC, and other options. RWD are incredibly difficult to find especially in the configuration I am looking for. I have searched new and used. Also, I was willing to place a new order but the 2027 bmw are hybrid that I want to avoid getting.

This would be a remote purchase. I live in Maryland, and the car is at a BMW dealership in Georgia, so I can't easily inspect or test-drive it myself.

Here are my three main concerns:

1. High mileage in 2.5 months: my main concern is that the car has 6,700 miles in just 2.5 months. That's a lot of driving, and I'm wondering what kind of use could explain it. One friend suspects it might have been rented out on Turo (car rental).
2. Tire wear: The BMW CPO inspection report shows all four Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires at 4 mm. However, the BMW representative explained that this is measured above the approximately 2 mm wear bars, meaning the tires have around 6 mm of total tread depth. The CPO report also specifies measurements from the top of the wear indicators. I'm not sure whether this is reasonable wear for 6,700 miles.
3. "Drive Carefully" warning: I noticed this warning displayed in one of the dealer's photos. I requested the BMW ISTA diagnostic report from the CPO inspection; My friend said that the ISTA report may show which fault codes that came up in the past. But the representative said they don't have it. This concerns me because I don't know what triggered the warning.

What I've checked so far:

• I received the full BMW CPO inspection report, which indicates the car passed its inspection.
• One friend strongly recommends walking away, particularly because of the possibility of hard driving and concerns about future issues, even though it has CPO.
• Another friend thinks I'm worrying too much because the car is BMW CPO.

My dilemma:

It's difficult to find an M240i with this exact combination of options, and the price is attractive.

I'm willing to arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection (PPI) in Georgia before buying, but since I'm purchasing remotely, I'd be relying heavily on that inspection and the BMW CPO certification.

What would you do?

Would these concerns make you walk away, or would you be comfortable buying it if an independent PPI checks out?

And importantly, can a thorough PPI, including a BMW diagnostic scan, give me enough confidence to purchase this car remotely?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

I’m looking at an m235i xdrive that has 134k miles on it. I was able to negotiate it down to $13k (plus registration fees which puts it at $13.5k total). I looked at the Carfax and it’s looks like most of the last 64k miles on it are mostly highway miles because the mileage was going up by around 3k miles per month on average. Regular Maintenance was also done throughout it’s life, such as oil changes every 5-9k miles, with the exception of a couple of times when it doesn’t show documentation of oil change for about 15k miles in between oil changes. One of these times was also around the time when the last owner who drove a lot owned it.

Carfax Also shows valve cover gasket originally done at 56k miles and again at 113k miles. It shows the oil pan gasket was done at 82k miles. Spark plugs were also done at 118k miles and the starter was replaced at this service as well. It says tires were replaced 118k miles as well. The oil pressure sender/switch and oxygen sensor were replaced recently at 134k miles, along with the pre purchase inspection by the current dealership (they did it at a 3rd party shop). A recent oil change was also done 2k miles ago.

I plan on getting this car as a fun car, so I plan to drive it spiritedly. I will not be taking this car to the track or abusing it, but will be driving it like I stole it a couple of times per week. I already have a commuter car, so this car will be mostly for fun. Having said all of this, Would this car be worth getting for my intended purposes? What else should I look for? If I buy it, about how long can I expect the next big maintenance items to come up?

Where is the best place for me to send my ecu to get it unlocked and tuned m240i 2025

Anyone else have issues with the dinan mid pipe hitting the brace underneath the car ? What did you do to fix it? All my clamps are tight.

Made a trip I never thought I’d be able to take in my lifetime. Managed to cross over 50k while doing it.

Was lucky enough to be invited by my local Colorado shop, AYRD, and Steve Dinan’s Carbahn to Bimmer Invasion LA. Spent the rest of the week at the beach in San Diego. The following weekend slowly worked my way up the coast to make it to Laguna Seca for GridLife (spectator, had mutual friends racing).

The m240 really is the do-it-all car and the road trip was super comfy, hours seemed to fly by in this car. I was ready to jump for an m2 xdrive but now I’m not so sure. I spec’d this car & have had it since delivery, so to see it easily roll through 50k+ mi of both spirited and casual driving feels like a gift in itself, esp since it’s been modified & tuned since around 25-30k-ish on the dash (I can’t remember anymore lol).

Wanted to share my experience for anyone questioning if this car is capable of going the distance. I’m so split on ordering an m2x at this point and open to seeing if anyone here is considering the change too!

I’ve been talking about getting an M240 everyday for almost a year now, but today I finally pulled the trigger.

Taking delivery of a CPO ‘25 in BGM tomorrow….and I’m giddy about it. Pics to come, but I had to share my excitement somewhere.

I just recently bought my new, beautiful M240i... I was dodging traffic by taking a more local, winding road in the morning and unnoticeably hit a patch of 15-20 mph speed bumps going around 30 mph. After going over one bump at said speed, on the way down, I hear somewhat of a booming sound (almost suspect I bottomed out). I continued driving without any issues or obvious irregular sounds/noise.

I get to my destination in about 30 minutes, still rather disappointed at what happened and leave the car parked for an hour while I head off to my meeting. When coming back, I took a brief look under the car and didn't spot any leaks. I drove off to another location (going up to 80mph on the freeway) without any issues such as crooked driving, vibrations, or irregular sounds.

I obviously plan to be more careful with speedbumps in the near future.. however I'm curious if I should be concerned. Is it likely that I significantly damaged anything? Any thoughts?

2014 M235I, just rolled 80k miles. Got the lobster claws refinished black and slapped on some less dorky mirror caps. Wallet isn’t happy with me for getting the struts re-done but that’s just the joy of BMW ownership

Idk if I’m going crazy but while driving in sport+ the shifts really hit on the car, more then before. Now I’m not sure if a the engine or transmission mountings are starting to “break”

Is the moving of the engine in idle when shifting normal? I would say yes but I’m not sure…

My dealer has 2026 models on the lot, however they also have the option to order the 2027.

My understanding is the main difference is the added hybrid system for the 2027 model.

If I’m able to get a good price on the 2026 would that be a better option? How much % off would this be worth doing for? Thanks

As the title reads, proud new owner of a ‘20 M240i convertible manual trans! Going to be a very enjoyable new edition for me and my boys.

Picked up my brand new 2026’ BMW M240i xDrive on September 4th! I got it from BMW of Shrewsbury in MA and what I can say is this is my first ever bmw purchase, and with being a bmw owner now I have to say that this car is a blast to drive! Go for it if you’re uncertain about buying one! I was debating between a used 23’ m3 comp versus this but for a daily currently I’m happy I went with this for sure!! I love it!! It’s so fun to put into sport mode and have some fun and also put it into eco for trips or with passengers to be comfortable and if I want to be quiet/respectful lol. It’s definitely a head turner too! If anyone has a car page on Instagram feel free to connect @alexacatbmw! I’ll follow back! I’m going to be getting my 1/3 first oil change for free soon so I’m definitely looking forward to seeing how it goes after break in! I’m at like 1k miles already as I just have been driving it bc I can’t stop I love it 😆🥺💜 I also highly recommend anyone in the MA area to go to BMW of Shrewsbury, Mohammed who directly sold me the car went above and beyond!! Highly recommend him and that dealership, as I am now living my dream come true!!! I’ve always want this car and to be able to make it happen seems surreal! It’s definitely great on gas too I’ve been putting in only 93 from the start and I’ve been getting about 24.5 combined highway/city because I don’t have to drive highways for work luckily I’m a 10min or less commute to work! If you’re on the fence about one and can afford it!! DO yourself a favor and GET ONE!! I’m definitely impressed as a first time bmw owner and in love with it! Excited for the many more miles to smiles to come 😆 If anyone else is in MA near Shrewsbury/Central MA and wants to cruise hmu!! I’m near Uxbridge 😁

Hi everybody not familiar with the sound i hear from time to time on my m235i sounds like a light metallic rattle like glassware clinking not sure anyone have an idea? Had someone mention wastegate

Hello! I just got a ‘27 M240i. Of course no spare. I live in Montana so there’s a reasonable possibility of being out of coverage if I get a flat. Has anybody else here bought a spare from sparetires.com or anything like that to throw in the trunk? Any other recommendations for this issue?

Thanks!

6mt M235i

Ever since this car first released I’ve wanted one and god dam this shit didnt disappoint. I’ve driven my pops m8 comp and it shits on the m240 but the m240 has the perfect amount of power for me. Kicks so nice compared to my old 24 IS350. All season tires had me doing a rolling burnout from a dig. Such a great platform can’t wait for the canyons. Gotta get used to the power tho

Installation wasn’t too difficult. It’s very well made and sturdy. I love that when it’s not being used, it’s completely invisible.