The BMW 2 Series (F22 for the Coupe, F23 for the Convertible) succeeds the 1 Series Coupe (E82). Based on a rear-wheel-drive architecture (or xDrive all-wheel drive), it embodies the very essence of BMW's compact sports coupe. Praised for its dynamic balance, ideal weight distribution (50/50), and the excellence of its 6-cylinder engines, it underwent a facelift (LCI) in 2017, bringing new LED headlights, a modernized interior, and a technological update. The transition from the old-generation engines (N20/N55) to the new modular architecture (B48/B58) in 2016 marked a major turning point in terms of reliability.
The BMW 2 Series (F22/F23) is a future classic, representing one of the last true compact rear-wheel-drive BMWs. Engine choice is crucial. Models equipped with 'B' series engines (230i with the B48, M240i with the B58) produced after 2016 are remarkably reliable and represent the best buys. Earlier versions (228i, M235i) remain desirable but require a more substantial preventive maintenance budget (timing chain on N20, peripherals on N55). To avoid: unreliabilized N47 diesels and N20 petrol models without a clear service history.