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      01-08-2022, 08:46 PM   #1
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New to me m35i

Finally was able to find an m35i after almost a year of searching!

I started my search back in the fall of 2020 when I was realizing having an under powered Mazda CX-5 with no turbo, the newer ones do, and having moved from sea level to altitude it was time for a change.

I was originally interested in the Golf R, but given that they were taking a year off to release the new model, I was unsure about a first generation car. I am glad I did not wait nor settle given the touch capacitive dashboard and forced usage of the touch screen for basic functionality, such as climate controls.

I had found one m35i at a dealership, but it had some hail damage and needed parts. But almost giving up I found another 2019 CPO with 11,700 miles, right before Christmas.

I was able to pick it up on New Years Eve

This car performs better than expected and I am not sure what more you would want in a daily driver. Still getting used to all of the tech in the car, my previous was a model year 2015 from 2014.

The first drive back from the dealership was hairy with the all-seasons as we got a snow storm here in the Denver area. Took me about a week to make some decisions on the winter tires and wheels, but tire rack came through.

I went with the MSW Type 74 wheels with Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flats, as I want to preserve the stock 715m wheels, and something to still look good in the winter.

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      01-09-2022, 08:15 AM   #2
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I have the same color combo, your car looks awesome, stealth on the outside, party on the inside. These cars are a hoot to drive. I agree with your comments. enjoy the ride and stay safe. also welcome to the forums, a lot of great info out there
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      01-09-2022, 09:35 AM   #3
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Thanks!

I have been lurking as I was doing research. I am sure I will have more questions with time and miles.
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      01-10-2022, 09:46 AM   #4
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Congrats!
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      02-26-2022, 06:27 AM   #5
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Same as mine.. congrats
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      02-26-2022, 10:05 PM   #6
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Late to the party. Congrats!
What size are the msw wheels? 19s or 20s?
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      02-28-2022, 02:41 PM   #7
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Late to the party. Congrats!
What size are the msw wheels? 19s or 20s?
Thanks!

Went with 19s.

Tirerack convinced me that 18s fit. But after doing research and looking at fitments I was concerned that even if the 18s cleared the brakes, for the amount of snow and ice that I have drive through in the winter, I was worried about build up around the calipers. Especially for ski season when I have to park outside most of the time.
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