[MrFast]

Some Advice. I sold my previous track n road car = Crossfire SRT6 which was almost indestructible. Now looking at two specific vehicles, trying to stay under $20k and prefer a 2dr coupe. These are BMW M235 and 440i. I guess I include the variants of each as they can be modded, like 228i, 230, 428, 430 and 435.

NOW I KNOW THIS IS A 2-Series Forum! So at a risk of bias from the group I ask: As a track car, is there a model I should "stay away" from? I know this a big ask from the group, and I don't want to get any owner of one or the other upset. At first look it appears the 2-Series is all around better as a track car, but possibly the 4-Series longer wheel base helps enough to compensate for the additional weight. Or, is there no real advantang/disadvantage to the 4-Series? Chances are, I may end up with either and might be which ever is the best "deal" at the time.
If there is a better forum/group to ask, then please let me know.

[bucketfoot]

You have actually posted in the general BMW section of the forum. So probably a better place to get a less biased response

Personally I prefer the smaller size and lower weight of the 2-series, but you can have a lot of fun in either.

On engines, again personally I would go with the 240/440 variants as these have the newer (and arguably better) B58 engine. If you're fine with a 4-cylinder, similarly I would go with the 230/430 variants with the B48 over the N20.

[MrFast]

Thanks Bucketfoot, this is indeed the general BMW forum. Good!

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by MrFast

Thanks Bucketfoot, this is indeed the general BMW forum. Good!

My first suggestion would be to take a look at wheel and tire specs for each model. 2 series has awkward wheel et and in general you can fit wider tires on 3/4 series with better wheel and tire selection esp with camber plates. On your list 435 would be my #1. The other models are inferior. Also keep in mind most of these cars don’t have lsd so if you find 435i with it that would be the one, it makes a big diff to put power down esp. in advanced groups.

[MrFast]

Folks, just a follow up on my search and a question: Xdrive or RWD for the track? It maybe I end up with whatever I can find available for sale, since central NY is not an easy place to purchase "special" cars (I usually end up driving/flying). From hours of web forums searching and personal preference = I want to stick to the BMW 2-Series, with the M240 being my dream car if money was no object. An entry level would be a mid-year 2015 to 2016 BMW 228i (note the N20 had timing chain/guide issues until fixed after March 2015).

[No one]

Originally Posted by MrFast

Xdrive or RWD for the track?

RWD, of course! Unless your "track" is a slippery straight line.

[BlkGS]

Neither of these are going to make good track cars IMO. Certainly not as good as that old Crossfire with its bulletproof supercharged V6 and stupidly stout 5 speed.

Either of those cars under $20k is going to be a problem child, and absolutely not up to track duty.