I remember a few years back. It was a lovely summer's morning. Sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a man in a BMW 435i convertible. I looked at him and he glanced on forward and I just thought to myself, this guy knows exactly what he's about. I had instant respect for him as he sat there in his Melbourne Red Metallic 4 series convertible with the roof down on a lovely morning. It was a stunning car.
I was busting for 3.0d G coupé a few months ago, but the boss don't like beemers! I ended up buying a E class 250 coupe with that Chesterfield burgundy leather. Its a great 'other' choice. Top review, yet again Matt 👍
I've had a 430i coupe for 3 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face when I drive it. It's the perfect balance between practicality and comfort while still being sporty. The back seats can carry 2 adults under 6' and the boot's a good size. The biggest improvement I made was to swap the tyres from run flats; instant reduction in road noise, got rid of the harsh ride and that's without the adaptive dampers so I would imagine with those fitted it would be an even bigger improvement. The interior whilst not the most exciting to look at is extremely well built with great ergonomics and not a single squeak or rattle. The red leather isn't as garish to look at in real life as it looks on camera. I also looked at the C Class couple which although looks more upmarket on the inside doesn't actually feel that classy once you start touching and prodding the materials. I had a remap put on mine so it's pushing close to 300hp now which has made a difference to not only performance but also economy, I'm averaging 40.5mpg. It really has been a pleasure to own the car and I'd highly recommend test driving one if you are in the market for a car like this.
@@gw7624 mixed driving, probably 60% motorway. I was getting around 36 before I remapped it but saw a decent improvement afterwards. Obviously this is driving with a light right foot and only gunning it when I really need to. If I thrash it all the time I can soon see it drop to low 30s. I think the B48 is an under rated engine because its only a 4 pot, it might not have the sound we all love with the B58 but with the way fuel prices are these days I'm glad I didn't get the 440i as I think with the remap giving near 300hp its more than adequate for roads.
Something have always liked about BMW is cruise control on the steering wheel, should be standard on all cars. Really hate those cruise stalks behind the steering wheel.
Over 2 years with 4 GC 430D, still love it. Have been planning to change but newer uglier 4 GC in 420i is way more expensive. Done over 73K but still feels as new as day 1. Absolutely lovely machine, good mileage, torque, space. It is just perfect.
I really love the 4 Series Gran Coupé. It's the perfect BMW in my opinion, and you can get a good diesel version with all the BMW quality for 20k in my experience.
My 420d GC is by far the best car I've ever owned. Great for any journey and averages 55mpg, even after a Superchips re map. It was perfect for moving my daughter's stuff to Uni and pretty handy around Thruxton too. 😁
Had a 430D for two years. Only shares one body panel with the 3 series. Beautiful car and cheap to run, once, using Ecopro I managed 63.4 mpg. Should have kept it.
I've had two 4 series 14' plate 420d mineral grey, red interior and a 17' plate 435d xdrive carbon black, oyster interior. Both very good cars with no mechanical or electrical issues. I would agree that the six cyclinder's on the 435d was a much smoother ride and the power - wow! the review is spot on. Currently driving a new MK8 GTD and would love to get back into a 4 series soon!
took my bmw for a service and they gave me one of these for the day while mine was getting done. i didnt want to give it back. was one of the best handling cars iv ever driven. beautiful car.
@@shiTthebed86 I have a M5 which is pretty low to be fair but the Z4 is on another level...Quite literally. Would be fine in Summer I guess with the roof down for the head room but I struggle to get out of it as it's so low 😄
My Wife had one of these as a company car for four years. Asides from a recall (I think) on the EGR valve, it gave no trouble at all, averaging between 800 and 1K miles per week. Agree with everything you say about the refinement ride and comfort, and the hatch really does help with practicality. Ours was in mineral grey with beige leather, your slaughterhouse interior looks better with white! 🤣👍 Good review as usual.
@@jamj59 Yes, it was a crazy amount, all over the country and in Europe. She loved it, I just wished it was the 6 cylinder though...I loved the range it had though, its replacement is an X1 25e, nice but an 8 gallon petrol tank vs the Gran Coupe diesel, I see more frequent fuel stops in our future...
At 64 nearly 65, I am looking at getting a 4 series Grand Coupe 435D x drive with Red or Cream interior. So that’s the kudos of twenty somethings destroyed.
Great review, mines a 420d in Carbon black (completely agree with you on it being the best colour) with the white dacota leather interior. The car's great on fuel, comfy, smart and the list goes on.
I had a black 2015 plate Gran Coupe 420D M Sport. It was a great car. In 2019 changed it for 430D x Drive coupe. Great car the perfect blend of performance and economy. It's better on fuel than my 420D. I agree don't just use supermarket fuel. I am not sold on the new shape so my next car will need to be something else.
Picked up a 420dGC about 3 months back and couldn’t be happier, was looking at the 5 but there wasn’t a configuration to match the 4GC, looks, practicality, drive, brilliant, totally agree with the review! 👏, not sure on the spec reviewed though, mine is an //M but blue with ivory, I think black with red and those aftermarket lip spoilers is a bit much ha
Totally agree and pretty much same here although bought it 7 months ago. Went for black with black int. as that was the colour available with my preferred spec and price, but would've preferred blue perhaps. Anyway cracking car and couldn't be happier with it.
@@LyricalWax black on black is nice, just not the red ha, my girlfriend has black on black 2door, the Msport+ which is a great looking car, esp the bigger diamond cut 19” wheels 👌
Hi Matt. Like you I love big 4 door 6 cylinder BMWs. I remember My dad buying an 6months old ex demo 1991 525i. Fantastic was and understatement I used to “borrow” it and would slide the arse out on many a big roundabout. Such fun. I think the 6 cylinder petrol is a great engine and to all those who say it uses too much fuel, they really need to enjoy life more and inject some fun in to their sad life. This review made smile that BMW can still give you that experience!! Take care. .
As a late 20s male, who makes good money, works out and has lots of “casual acquaintances” this is now my favorite review. Picking up my 2015 435i gran coupe tomorrow
I picked up a pre-owned 2019 440i Gran Coupe and absolutely love the car. It’s perfect in size and the B58 engine is perfect. This is a very fun car to drive.
Too fat. I like beemers but they are just too big in diameter on this gen and rim thickness. The next gen have addressed the diameter size but still for people with Andre the Giant sized fingers
Got a 435d GC two weeks ago, wow it’s quick… love the sound as well. Makes a cracking family car, even the travel sick prone children love it, say it is much better than the A6 it replaced
Hate to break it to you - they’ve dropped the non-M V8 5 series, so no 550i anymore. They’ve dropped all three GT models too. Fastest wagon is now the 540i in the UK, with a supercharged V6 and about 340hp. Makes a lot of sense really - I don’t think I ever saw a 550i.
Picking up my 2021 420i Gran Coupe petrol today with just over 4k miles on it and really enjoyed (and relieved) with this positive review Matt. Am also an accountant and will take this opportunity now to apologise for all those Monday mornings. Will try to do better! Excellent video as always!
2 years ago in lockdown I was looking for this 4 series but with xdrive it looked great with the boot space I needed ! Anyway a 3 series GT 2.0 came up with 40k on the clock and got to say not had one complaint not everybody’s cup of tea but when that rear spoiler comes out of the boot at 64mph still gives me a thrill , Nice review Matt keep them coming …..
I also have a 3 series GT. Think it could be fun to have you review that model. Many of the things you say you love about the 4 series, you also find in the 3GT. 👍
Betteridge's law states, that when there is a question in a headline, as you do constantly; the answer is "no". And it applies in your situation as well
I have just brought a 2014 gran coupe 420d luxury in imperial blue with oyster leather interior. I did look at an msport but the luxury had additional sunroof, gun metal grey multi spoke holidays and the professional sat nav and those things swung it for me. Very impressed with the car. I am usually a 5 series guy but was looking for something not so big, not really a fan of the 3 series and then I saw this review and thought yeah why not. Oh yeah, I like the xdrive which seems to grip well
Must admit I don’t quite understand the criticism of the 3 series in relation to the 4 gran sport. The 3 has same size boot as the 4, more rear room and is fractionally lighter model for model. The F30 is actually one of the lightest in its class. Do agree the 4 is a lovely looking thing though.
During my last mid life crisis I bought a used 2016 435d X drive M Sport, lovely car but dangerously wooly steering. The 2018 435d X drive M Sport coupe I had was a slight improvement but I never understood why BMW failed so spectacularly to give us a car that could hold a straight line. Almost bought another the other day as I do miss the sheer power of these cars but can only afford 6 year fairly old high mile cars now so probably not the most sensible move.
As one who bought a then four year old 2012 520d with 75k miles on, I can confirm that getting them over 150k is easy. I've had it over 5 years now, and still love it. Only thing I'd change it for is one with a 6 cylinder engine (either petrol or diesel) and memory seats
Real head turner. Myself also not a 3 Series fan, since there are just TOO many on the roads, besides being cramped on the inside and quite bulky when parked inside a smallish garage.
I have a 430d GC had it for 4 years M Sport and it is the best car I have owned (had 30 cars) fun to drive and has everything I want. I plan to keep it until I hit 200K currently on 61K.
I've had 2 of these... a 435d and now a 440i, both GC. I adore them. Great practicality and I personally think they're gorgeous. The newer ones look hideous. I have no "casual acquaintances" to speak of, however. :(
@@maxmorris4562 I can't say I agree sadly, I don't like any new BMW designs really. The new 2 is OK, but prefer the older one. I WISH it didn't bother me, but it does. I'd still have a new M3 Touring though. That is 100% my dream car. But definitely not a good looking car imo.
Great video as always! Not sure what all the 3 series bashing is all about though, great cars, 4 series is basically a 3 in lingerie. Would like to see a 335d or 435d review, welcome to try mine, it'll rearrange your internals 🙂
In my opinion I believe the best BMW 3 series was E46 era. Whether it was a sedan, convertible or coupe model all of them were stunning. Matter of fact I am looking to buy one that goes along with my E53 X5. BMW rocks!
That front splitter is a nightmare. I had a 440i and it caught everywhere, the car wasn’t lowered. Now I’ve got an m2 comp with a front splitter and it doesn’t catch at all. Weird that.
Thanks for that piece of advice! I was contemplating aftermarket front splitter but sounds like it will be a nightmare! Will stick to standard M Sport.
Always enjoy your stuff, but as a 530d M Sport, I always especially love your BMW stuff. This vlog makes me think maybe 435d next time. And you’re so right about bartholemew service departments! Absolute knobs! Merry Christmas 🎄
Great review Matt and like a few of the other comments, I stumbled across the 4 series GC while looking for a new family car that had great looks, power but was practical. Bought my 15 428i GC, 4 years ago and it's a great daily car. The only challenge with owning the 428i is that it has the N20 engine which has a few major flaws (valve seal being the main one) and all have gone wrong on mine, most covered by warranty thankfully. Love driving the GC.
Car made for the outside lane of the motorway, which is good, purposeful machine! Like the specification, now, question arises, which of the recent BMW offerings will fill your M3 void? Which is the right car to match the Range Rover? Thank you, the car should come with a gym membership, or better, you must react knowingly to the remark: "leg day today'".
One of those Banana BMWs was hooning up behind me in the dusk 2 nights ago ... No lights, and flying past doing 60 in a 30 zone, with a Focus ST glued to its derriere. This is when we all need 007 Cannons in the front bumper. Was it you Matt?
I really wanted a 4gc two years ago, however they were another £4/5k extra than the F10 5 series…so I got my F10. Coming up for third year on and nothing is wrong with it. Bought at 69k miles and now on 111k. Been serviced on time (or early) and run on standard shell as well as vpower. It’s the same engine as what is in this 4 series, 190hp so it’s quick enough and I’ve had up to 69mpg on a long run with shell vpower, average around 63 mpg on normal motorway conditions and around 40-50 mixed.
Too garish inside, especially the red trimmed dash, I would prefer alcantara, subtle and stylish. Always start your videos with the price Matt, saves me going to autotrader .😎
I had a 2016 420d m sport gran coupe and loved it. Very practical, great on the motorway and a really good looking car. Another child meant I swapped it for g31 530d which is also great. If I was getting another I may opt for the 440i as they go and sound great. Good vid!
While these look nicer they are heavier than a regular 3? Id imagine less spacious too. Id take the extra stiffness with the framed windows and a 340 touring thanks. And 3:45 so true 🤣 my radio presets have had the minor coffee accident.
The window frames add nothing to the stiffness of the car, they are a convenient way to park the raised windows. BMW, Porsche, etc drop the windows a few mm for clearance when the door handle is lifted. The cabin is virtually identical to the 3 Series but rear head room may be slightly less in the 4GC than in a 3Touring. I think the 4 has higher-spec as standard iDrive, dials, etc than the equivalent 3, which explains the cost difference. Looks-wise it’s no contest and the only exterior panel common to both 4 and 3 Series is the bonnet. I did look at quite a few 335d Tourings but prefer the looks and spec of the 435d.
Another grweat vlog. The only thing I have found which you did not mention is the high noise levels. Having driven a few 4 series whilst my 5 series were in for service I found there were very high levels of noise from all sources especially road noise, whether petrol or diesel variants. To me, the 4 series feels like it has NO sound deadening materials at all, otherwise a stylish car.
Unless your paintwork is flawless and/or you're wealthy enough to pay somebody else to wash (even polish) it twice a week black is a poor choice of colour on a car I think. On a real car - a everyday working vehicle with imperfect paint that doesn't have constant attention lavished on it - black paint very soon looks bloody awful frankly. Nothing else shows dirt, damage or paint imperfections more obviously. Many a motorist has discovered to their cost that the 'Mafia staff car' look they fell for in the showroom is mistake in the long term. If you doubt this then try cleaning a black car on a hot summer's day and realize just how much fun that is. Also, in a world where choice is almost unlimited why do today's new car buyers consider that variations on Battleship Grey (otherwise known as 'Crabfat') is for some reason a desirable colour on a their car?
I had the first gen audi sportback s line from new...drove it for 6 years. Lovely car but made a mistake and should of got it in auto! Such a heavy car to drive... few cars laters i now drive this 4 series gc 420d m sport plus version.. agile.. and rides so much smoother than any car i have owned... which is odd for 19 inch wheels! Still scratching my head, wondering how bmw did it!? 😂
Just remembered that we traded that 3 series touring for an suv (easier to get in and out) we settled on the then ix35 crdi 4x4…. Mmm after 8 years we’ve had less bother than the beemer..??? And everything still works!
Surprised you didn't mention the 3 series GT in comparison as they are both quite similar. Would be interested to see a review of the 3 series GT if you get your hands on one.
Great timing on the review from a personal perspective, as a grand coupe 420d or 430d is currently top of my list for next car, maybe early next year Matt. 18 months ago I'd get a 19reg 420d for about 26k in UK, now the same age I'm looking at 30k to get a really nice one with sub 10k milage, as I want digital dials and m sport plus pack, larger wheels etc. Bit of a promotion gift to myself 🤣 do you see the market settling anytime soon Matt? Or just continuing the way it is? Merry Christmas BTW 👌
I love bmw the king of finessing they make a coupe version of the 3 series then make a four door version of the coupe and charge more when essentially its a 3 series😄
It looks great ! You don't see too many of them here in Central Europe, as the cost / income ratio would make the locals' eyes water. Although oddly, just up the street here in Prague, a BMW dealership moved into new premises and has all the shiny expensive machines spot lit at night. The showroom looks fantastic. Their old showroom next door is now branded Rolls Royce. with their shiny machines behind glass. Which looks a bit odd as it's overlooked by Communist era panel built high rise housing.
Looks awfully similar to a BMW328i Coupe about 20 years ago. Two doors similar back seat - I think it was a’96 model. Lovely car, even he this neat quirk withe windows opening & shuttering with the doors. It was red, but didn’t have horrible red seats. The doors were hutge and heavy- very awkward to open in tight spaces. I was surprised at the size, I previously had a 520i which actually seemed smaller. I was living in Australia at the time and they thought anything BMW was the best!
Having just reluctantly got rid of an E92 3 series with a rod bearing fault after forking out £2k for a new exhaust system, there is no way I'd run another BMW without a decent warranty. You _really_ don't want to run these cars second hand without one.
Yes cracking cars. Very good looking and the 435d Msport would be my pick. I looked at these but the 640d Msport was so much more car and not that much more expensive so I got that . 👍🏻
I have been going of this era of cars with turbo’s and so much cheap plastic under the bonnet which just builds in shelf like to the extent it can’t be repaired. In the current crop of German engineered super cars, M and RS models even if it’s front engined to get to anything you need to take the front bumper off. Then calibrate everything when it goes back. It’s like mid engined cars where it’s engine out for everything. I am looking at v8 v10 v12 Na with proper engineering integrity.
Im lovin it might go on my shoping list ........ great review by the way matt love your content no over excited presenting its all about the cars and the info you need ...... the way it should be
I remember a few years back. It was a lovely summer's morning. Sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a man in a BMW 435i convertible. I looked at him and he glanced on forward and I just thought to myself, this guy knows exactly what he's about. I had instant respect for him as he sat there in his Melbourne Red Metallic 4 series convertible with the roof down on a lovely morning. It was a stunning car.
They're great cars. I'd have one
I was busting for 3.0d G coupé a few months ago, but the boss don't like beemers! I ended up buying a E class 250 coupe with that Chesterfield burgundy leather.
Its a great 'other' choice.
Top review, yet again Matt 👍
Yep, he knew what he was about.... psychopathic narcissist, with designs on your wife (joke)
I remember Tiff drifting a 4 series on Fifth Gear using one hand & the other was out the window waving. What a complete boss
Mines a Tanzanite blue 440i, so it wasn’t me; but I know what you mean!
I've had a 430i coupe for 3 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face when I drive it. It's the perfect balance between practicality and comfort while still being sporty. The back seats can carry 2 adults under 6' and the boot's a good size. The biggest improvement I made was to swap the tyres from run flats; instant reduction in road noise, got rid of the harsh ride and that's without the adaptive dampers so I would imagine with those fitted it would be an even bigger improvement. The interior whilst not the most exciting to look at is extremely well built with great ergonomics and not a single squeak or rattle. The red leather isn't as garish to look at in real life as it looks on camera. I also looked at the C Class couple which although looks more upmarket on the inside doesn't actually feel that classy once you start touching and prodding the materials. I had a remap put on mine so it's pushing close to 300hp now which has made a difference to not only performance but also economy, I'm averaging 40.5mpg. It really has been a pleasure to own the car and I'd highly recommend test driving one if you are in the market for a car like this.
What type of driving are you doing to get that fuel economy? I averaged 27mpg in my 325i with most of that on the motorway.
@@gw7624 mixed driving, probably 60% motorway. I was getting around 36 before I remapped it but saw a decent improvement afterwards. Obviously this is driving with a light right foot and only gunning it when I really need to. If I thrash it all the time I can soon see it drop to low 30s. I think the B48 is an under rated engine because its only a 4 pot, it might not have the sound we all love with the B58 but with the way fuel prices are these days I'm glad I didn't get the 440i as I think with the remap giving near 300hp its more than adequate for roads.
Something have always liked about BMW is cruise control on the steering wheel, should be standard on all cars. Really hate those cruise stalks behind the steering wheel.
I have that feature in my Mazda 6 2003, and zero problems, lol
I have this on the steering wheel in my FK8, with lane keep assist.
Some have it on the central console which is also way to far. Agree about it. Drop by budy. :)
I've got the same in my insignia vauxhall
Over 2 years with 4 GC 430D, still love it. Have been planning to change but newer uglier 4 GC in 420i is way more expensive. Done over 73K but still feels as new as day 1. Absolutely lovely machine, good mileage, torque, space. It is just perfect.
Yeah the new 4GC has an abysmal exterior
I really love the 4 Series Gran Coupé. It's the perfect BMW in my opinion, and you can get a good diesel version with all the BMW quality for 20k in my experience.
Would agree, but it is hard to find it. :) Drop by buddy.
My 420d GC is by far the best car I've ever owned. Great for any journey and averages 55mpg, even after a Superchips re map. It was perfect for moving my daughter's stuff to Uni and pretty handy around Thruxton too. 😁
Interested in this, how fast before and after the remap ?
Had a 430D for two years. Only shares one body panel with the 3 series. Beautiful car and cheap to run, once, using Ecopro I managed 63.4 mpg. Should have kept it.
I've had two 4 series 14' plate 420d mineral grey, red interior and a 17' plate 435d xdrive carbon black, oyster interior. Both very good cars with no mechanical or electrical issues. I would agree that the six cyclinder's on the 435d was a much smoother ride and the power - wow! the review is spot on. Currently driving a new MK8 GTD and would love to get back into a 4 series soon!
took my bmw for a service and they gave me one of these for the day while mine was getting done. i didnt want to give it back. was one of the best handling cars iv ever driven. beautiful car.
Very nice!
Your lucky. They gave me a Z4 and I have a headache from banging my head on the roof getting in 🤪. Can't wait to give it back tomorrow.
@@drivetrain1746 i know what you mean. i have an x3 and getting in and out that 4 series was comical. like sitting on the floor.
@@shiTthebed86 I have a M5 which is pretty low to be fair but the Z4 is on another level...Quite literally. Would be fine in Summer I guess with the roof down for the head room but I struggle to get out of it as it's so low 😄
The 4 series Gran Coupe is a 4 door version of a 2 door version of the 3 series, what a mindfuckk..
Hahaha yes exactly!
My Wife had one of these as a company car for four years. Asides from a recall (I think) on the EGR valve, it gave no trouble at all, averaging between 800 and 1K miles per week. Agree with everything you say about the refinement ride and comfort, and the hatch really does help with practicality. Ours was in mineral grey with beige leather, your slaughterhouse interior looks better with white! 🤣👍
Good review as usual.
Christ Steve that's a lot of driving!
@@jamj59 Yes, it was a crazy amount, all over the country and in Europe. She loved it, I just wished it was the 6 cylinder though...I loved the range it had though, its replacement is an X1 25e, nice but an 8 gallon petrol tank vs the Gran Coupe diesel, I see more frequent fuel stops in our future...
what does she do for work to get this car if you don’t mind me asking?
@@joc9275 Travel! 😁
One of the last proper BMWs for a while now.
I think the new 5 series looks great, personally
At 64 nearly 65, I am looking at getting a 4 series Grand Coupe 435D x drive with Red or Cream interior.
So that’s the kudos of twenty somethings destroyed.
Great review, mines a 420d in Carbon black (completely agree with you on it being the best colour) with the white dacota leather interior. The car's great on fuel, comfy, smart and the list goes on.
I had a black 2015 plate Gran Coupe 420D M Sport. It was a great car. In 2019 changed it for 430D x Drive coupe. Great car the perfect blend of performance and economy. It's better on fuel than my 420D. I agree don't just use supermarket fuel. I am not sold on the new shape so my next car will need to be something else.
Picked up a 420dGC about 3 months back and couldn’t be happier, was looking at the 5 but there wasn’t a configuration to match the 4GC, looks, practicality, drive, brilliant, totally agree with the review! 👏, not sure on the spec reviewed though, mine is an //M but blue with ivory, I think black with red and those aftermarket lip spoilers is a bit much ha
Totally agree and pretty much same here although bought it 7 months ago.
Went for black with black int. as that was the colour available with my preferred spec and price, but would've preferred blue perhaps. Anyway cracking car and couldn't be happier with it.
@@LyricalWax black on black is nice, just not the red ha, my girlfriend has black on black 2door, the Msport+ which is a great looking car, esp the bigger diamond cut 19” wheels 👌
Hi Matt. Like you I love big 4 door 6 cylinder BMWs. I remember My dad buying an 6months old ex demo 1991 525i. Fantastic was and understatement I used to “borrow” it and would slide the arse out on many a big roundabout. Such fun. I think the 6 cylinder petrol is a great engine and to all those who say it uses too much fuel, they really need to enjoy life more and inject some fun in to their sad life. This review made smile that BMW can still give you that experience!! Take care. .
As a late 20s male, who makes good money, works out and has lots of “casual acquaintances” this is now my favorite review. Picking up my 2015 435i gran coupe tomorrow
Haha well done. Enjoy
I picked up a pre-owned 2019 440i Gran Coupe and absolutely love the car. It’s perfect in size and the B58 engine is perfect. This is a very fun car to drive.
Absolutely love your videos Matt. Perfect way to wind down after a hard day. Glad to see your channel grow.
My dad had one of those when I was younger in 2017. 420d auto cause he did lots of miles… I really liked it
Good choice
Last saturday I bought a f36 440i and upgraded from my f36 420i, I'm hyped!
That steering wheel is a work of art.
Im a bit obsessed with it
Too fat. I like beemers but they are just too big in diameter on this gen and rim thickness. The next gen have addressed the diameter size but still for people with Andre the Giant sized fingers
Got a 435d GC two weeks ago, wow it’s quick… love the sound as well. Makes a cracking family car, even the travel sick prone children love it, say it is much better than the A6 it replaced
Hate to break it to you - they’ve dropped the non-M V8 5 series, so no 550i anymore. They’ve dropped all three GT models too. Fastest wagon is now the 540i in the UK, with a supercharged V6 and about 340hp. Makes a lot of sense really - I don’t think I ever saw a 550i.
Picking up my 2021 420i Gran Coupe petrol today with just over 4k miles on it and really enjoyed (and relieved) with this positive review Matt. Am also an accountant and will take this opportunity now to apologise for all those Monday mornings. Will try to do better! Excellent video as always!
How you getting on with it , collecting a 2020 with 8k miles soon
2 years ago in lockdown I was looking for this 4 series but with xdrive it looked great with the boot space I needed !
Anyway a 3 series GT 2.0 came up with 40k on the clock and got to say not had one complaint not everybody’s cup of tea but when that rear spoiler comes out of the boot at 64mph still gives me a thrill ,
Nice review Matt keep them coming …..
I’ve never had a 3GT
I also have a 3 series GT. Think it could be fun to have you review that model. Many of the things you say you love about the 4 series, you also find in the 3GT. 👍
Betteridge's law states, that when there is a question in a headline, as you do constantly; the answer is "no". And it applies in your situation as well
I have just brought a 2014 gran coupe 420d luxury in imperial blue with oyster leather interior. I did look at an msport but the luxury had additional sunroof, gun metal grey multi spoke holidays and the professional sat nav and those things swung it for me. Very impressed with the car. I am usually a 5 series guy but was looking for something not so big, not really a fan of the 3 series and then I saw this review and thought yeah why not. Oh yeah, I like the xdrive which seems to grip well
Good to know you like me think this is a beautiful car (I’ve just bought one)
Stunning looking car, I'm a fan of the red leather seats
Me too!
This model looks so much better than the new one
I drive 2014 F30 335d Msport and im more then happy with its looks and performance, fantastic car.
Did you know that BMW has such a great quality that 80% of them are still on the road?
Only 20% made it home...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Strong jack of all trades car this. Someone at work has one in mineral grey and I always admire it briefly when I’m crossing the car park.
When you said what type of person this car was for … I immediately thought… a bell end. Like the a3 saloon , that was also made for a bell end
Must admit I don’t quite understand the criticism of the 3 series in relation to the 4 gran sport. The 3 has same size boot as the 4, more rear room and is fractionally lighter model for model. The F30 is actually one of the lightest in its class. Do agree the 4 is a lovely looking thing though.
He’s talking out his ass
During my last mid life crisis I bought a used 2016 435d X drive M Sport, lovely car but dangerously wooly steering. The 2018 435d X drive M Sport coupe I had was a slight improvement but I never understood why BMW failed so spectacularly to give us a car that could hold a straight line. Almost bought another the other day as I do miss the sheer power of these cars but can only afford 6 year fairly old high mile cars now so probably not the most sensible move.
Love my 420D GC. Easy to drive, comfortable, great on fuel and safe for my family.
As one who bought a then four year old 2012 520d with 75k miles on, I can confirm that getting them over 150k is easy. I've had it over 5 years now, and still love it. Only thing I'd change it for is one with a 6 cylinder engine (either petrol or diesel) and memory seats
I think 430i is also 4 cylinder. Correct me if I am wrong.
430i is 4, while the 430d is a 6.
Yes - looks like the sort of car a cad or a bounder might drive. That red/black colour combo is great - my favourite City away kit of all time.
3 Series coupe is perfect size for me, single dad with one teenage child. Got the 3 litre petrol with 272 bhp so it can be as heavy as it wants.
Real head turner. Myself also not a 3 Series fan, since there are just TOO many on the roads, besides being cramped on the inside and quite bulky when parked inside a smallish garage.
BRILLIANT! Not only can you tailgate and undertake in this car - you can also pull off handbrake skids!!!
I have a 430d GC had it for 4 years M Sport and it is the best car I have owned (had 30 cars) fun to drive and has everything I want. I plan to keep it until I hit 200K currently on 61K.
I've had 2 of these... a 435d and now a 440i, both GC. I adore them. Great practicality and I personally think they're gorgeous. The newer ones look hideous. I have no "casual acquaintances" to speak of, however. :(
That new, what were they thinking. I’ll stick with my 440
@@robi6659 Right? Absolutely hideous. And not any better in person.
Great cars if with proper servicing. Drop by buddy.
i think the new ones look amazing
@@maxmorris4562 I can't say I agree sadly, I don't like any new BMW designs really. The new 2 is OK, but prefer the older one. I WISH it didn't bother me, but it does. I'd still have a new M3 Touring though. That is 100% my dream car. But definitely not a good looking car imo.
Great video as always!
Not sure what all the 3 series bashing is all about though, great cars, 4 series is basically a 3 in lingerie.
Would like to see a 335d or 435d review, welcome to try mine, it'll rearrange your internals 🙂
I’m just not a huge fan
You give used car dealers a good name haha. I'd definitely trust you and buy a car from you if I lived in your area. Great videos!
Thanks!
Me too! Keep up the great content! Peace from Slough
I am in love with this car...... gran coupe 🥰🥰🥰❤
I have also been a BMW lover
In my opinion I believe the best BMW 3 series was E46 era. Whether it was a sedan, convertible or coupe model all of them were stunning. Matter of fact I am looking to buy one that goes along with my E53 X5. BMW rocks!
That front splitter is a nightmare. I had a 440i and it caught everywhere, the car wasn’t lowered. Now I’ve got an m2 comp with a front splitter and it doesn’t catch at all. Weird that.
Thanks for that piece of advice! I was contemplating aftermarket front splitter but sounds like it will be a nightmare! Will stick to standard M Sport.
Did your front splitter break in the end? Or stayed in one piece? @Joe
I absolutely love a stripe, lawn, rear footwell mats, it matters not. Please thank your valeter for an unexpected touch of class. 😉
I have a 430d 2 dr coupe 2015, great car 52mpg max, 6 cylinder, I don’t thrash it, highly recommend. Sometimes I wish I had 4 doors ….😂 Nice review.
Always enjoy your stuff, but as a 530d M Sport, I always especially love your BMW stuff. This vlog makes me think maybe 435d next time. And you’re so right about bartholemew service departments! Absolute knobs! Merry Christmas 🎄
430D GC owner, my EGR got a coolant leak at 30k miles! Once fixed, no other issues
Great review Matt and like a few of the other comments, I stumbled across the 4 series GC while looking for a new family car that had great looks, power but was practical. Bought my 15 428i GC, 4 years ago and it's a great daily car. The only challenge with owning the 428i is that it has the N20 engine which has a few major flaws (valve seal being the main one) and all have gone wrong on mine, most covered by warranty thankfully. Love driving the GC.
Car made for the outside lane of the motorway, which is good, purposeful machine! Like the specification, now, question arises, which of the recent BMW offerings will fill your M3 void? Which is the right car to match the Range Rover? Thank you, the car should come with a gym membership, or better, you must react knowingly to the remark: "leg day today'".
what the hell is this all about?
Well done. Looking for this as my next car. All modern diesels have their weak spots. Thumb up.
I love my bmw 5 series my only gripe with it is the rubber controls for adaptive cruise control they should be metal as they wear out really easily.
I love this mans descriptions of the owner😂
One of those Banana BMWs was hooning up behind me in the dusk 2 nights ago ...
No lights, and flying past doing 60 in a 30 zone, with a Focus ST glued to its derriere.
This is when we all need 007 Cannons in the front bumper. Was it you Matt?
Had a 2015 BMW 430d X-drive
Loved that car, comfy, fast , frugal on fuel. Would definitely get another when I can afford it
Couldn't agree more!
Thinking of getting 420d , 2015 model. Does that suffer timing chain
I really wanted a 4gc two years ago, however they were another £4/5k extra than the F10 5 series…so I got my F10.
Coming up for third year on and nothing is wrong with it. Bought at 69k miles and now on 111k.
Been serviced on time (or early) and run on standard shell as well as vpower.
It’s the same engine as what is in this 4 series, 190hp so it’s quick enough and I’ve had up to 69mpg on a long run with shell vpower, average around 63 mpg on normal motorway conditions and around 40-50 mixed.
I want one of these! This review makes me want it even more. Lol
agree. never really was a fan of the 3series, unless it was a coupe back then. i think the 4 GC is a perfect mix.
Too garish inside, especially the red trimmed dash, I would prefer alcantara, subtle and stylish. Always start your videos with the price Matt, saves me going to autotrader .😎
Just bought this car yesterday and I am loving it :)
Enjoy it
I had a 2016 420d m sport gran coupe and loved it. Very practical, great on the motorway and a really good looking car. Another child meant I swapped it for g31 530d which is also great. If I was getting another I may opt for the 440i as they go and sound great. Good vid!
While these look nicer they are heavier than a regular 3? Id imagine less spacious too. Id take the extra stiffness with the framed windows and a 340 touring thanks. And 3:45 so true 🤣 my radio presets have had the minor coffee accident.
I had a Q7 with a fried circuit board thanks to that design 😂
The window frames add nothing to the stiffness of the car, they are a convenient way to park the raised windows. BMW, Porsche, etc drop the windows a few mm for clearance when the door handle is lifted. The cabin is virtually identical to the 3 Series but rear head room may be slightly less in the 4GC than in a 3Touring. I think the 4 has higher-spec as standard iDrive, dials, etc than the equivalent 3, which explains the cost difference. Looks-wise it’s no contest and the only exterior panel common to both 4 and 3 Series is the bonnet. I did look at quite a few 335d Tourings but prefer the looks and spec of the 435d.
its my favourite car of all time
I love mine! 430i gc. It’s all the refinement in a 5 but goes like a 340i
Good choice
How can you be a BMW fan and not love the 3 series? BMW is nothing without the 3 series bro.
Another grweat vlog. The only thing I have found which you did not mention is the high noise levels. Having driven a few 4 series whilst my 5 series were in for service I found there were very high levels of noise from all sources especially road noise, whether petrol or diesel variants. To me, the 4 series feels like it has NO sound deadening materials at all, otherwise a stylish car.
indeed, quite a bit of road noise can be heard in this review....
Unless your paintwork is flawless and/or you're wealthy enough to pay somebody else to wash (even polish) it twice a week black is a poor choice of colour on a car I think. On a real car - a everyday working vehicle with imperfect paint that doesn't have constant attention lavished on it - black paint very soon looks bloody awful frankly. Nothing else shows dirt, damage or paint imperfections more obviously. Many a motorist has discovered to their cost that the 'Mafia staff car' look they fell for in the showroom is mistake in the long term. If you doubt this then try cleaning a black car on a hot summer's day and realize just how much fun that is.
Also, in a world where choice is almost unlimited why do today's new car buyers consider that variations on Battleship Grey (otherwise known as 'Crabfat') is for some reason a desirable colour on a their car?
One of the best car reviewers. But please please can you review a bmw 3 series 2016 Ed sport! It’s a very common car and it will help a lot of buyers!
I had the first gen audi sportback s line from new...drove it for 6 years. Lovely car but made a mistake and should of got it in auto! Such a heavy car to drive... few cars laters i now drive this 4 series gc 420d m sport plus version.. agile.. and rides so much smoother than any car i have owned... which is odd for 19 inch wheels! Still scratching my head, wondering how bmw did it!? 😂
A bit of juju
0:34
Easy on the GT old chap. We all know you really love it
...and best of all you have your own highway code set of rules in these and their German cousins Audi's.....
Just remembered that we traded that 3 series touring for an suv (easier to get in and out) we settled on the then ix35 crdi 4x4…. Mmm after 8 years we’ve had less bother than the beemer..??? And everything still works!
The 430i is a 2 litre four cylinder turbo charged engine.
I love the bmw 4/5 with a 2.2 series with light green tartan chairs
Surprised you didn't mention the 3 series GT in comparison as they are both quite similar. Would be interested to see a review of the 3 series GT if you get your hands on one.
Great timing on the review from a personal perspective, as a grand coupe 420d or 430d is currently top of my list for next car, maybe early next year Matt. 18 months ago I'd get a 19reg 420d for about 26k in UK, now the same age I'm looking at 30k to get a really nice one with sub 10k milage, as I want digital dials and m sport plus pack, larger wheels etc. Bit of a promotion gift to myself 🤣 do you see the market settling anytime soon Matt? Or just continuing the way it is? Merry Christmas BTW 👌
I love bmw the king of finessing they make a coupe version of the 3 series then make a four door version of the coupe and charge more when essentially its a 3 series😄
Probably all the car you'll ever need in the UK
Loved this. Now I want a 4 series. You've sold it to me.. ! Seats from recycled cow ----
Very macho indeed - apart from "Heart" radio being displayed on the infotainment display!
Always enjoy your reviews,today very envious in my Corolla still in Thailand.
I was hoping you had reviewed this car - awesome! 👍👍👍
It looks great ! You don't see too many of them here in Central Europe, as the cost / income ratio would make the locals' eyes water. Although oddly, just up the street here in Prague, a BMW dealership moved into new premises and has all the shiny expensive machines spot lit at night. The showroom looks fantastic. Their old showroom next door is now branded Rolls Royce. with their shiny machines behind glass. Which looks a bit odd as it's overlooked by Communist era panel built high rise housing.
Looks awfully similar to a BMW328i Coupe about 20 years ago. Two doors similar back seat - I think it was a’96 model. Lovely car, even he this neat quirk withe windows opening & shuttering with the doors. It was red, but didn’t have horrible red seats. The doors were hutge and heavy- very awkward to open in tight spaces. I was surprised at the size, I previously had a 520i which actually seemed smaller. I was living in Australia at the time and they thought anything BMW was the best!
Having just reluctantly got rid of an E92 3 series with a rod bearing fault after forking out £2k for a new exhaust system, there is no way I'd run another BMW without a decent warranty. You _really_ don't want to run these cars second hand without one.
Yes cracking cars. Very good looking and the 435d Msport would be my pick. I looked at these but the 640d Msport was so much more car and not that much more expensive so I got that . 👍🏻
Just gone from a fiat punto (my first car) to a 4 series GC X Drive, think I’m in for some fun when I pick it up 😂
I have been going of this era of cars with turbo’s and so much cheap plastic under the bonnet which just builds in shelf like to the extent it can’t be repaired. In the current crop of German engineered super cars, M and RS models even if it’s front engined to get to anything you need to take the front bumper off. Then calibrate everything when it goes back. It’s like mid engined cars where it’s engine out for everything. I am looking at v8 v10 v12 Na with proper engineering integrity.
The fan buttons are a pain, bring back the wheel design, it was so much more logical than having to keep pressing buttons
Love mine, and this can hopefully only help keep prices high !
I used to have a 428 gran coupe and I loved it
Im lovin it might go on my shoping list ........ great review by the way matt love your content no over excited presenting its all about the cars and the info you need ...... the way it should be
Thanks!