Should You Buy a BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE?
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You are hands down the best car reviewer. I've been a subscriber to most of the popular magazines for a very long time, but it seems like they only crave the track-ready models with the biggest and fastest engines and forego things that most of us normal people care about, like comfort, styling, and running costs. You really hit the nail on the head with your reviews. Keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate it
@@HighPeakAutos Side note, is this your favorite convertible in this category? I'm in the market for something similar, like an E class, A5, or Jaguar XK
THIS GUY SUX ! HE'S DOING A CONVERTIBLE CAR VIDEO... WITH THE TOP UP !
HOW IS THAT ACCEPTABLE TO YOU CLOWNS ?
YOUR STANDARDS ARE CLEARLY, VERY, VERY LOW !
@AndytheWhite @DavidEmeryVirtechs @conorkavanagh8437 @davocc2405 @kevinbryan2660 @gottuso @malcolmparis
You gotta love the 4 Series Gran Coupe, a 4 door saloon based on a 2 door coupe based on a 4 door saloon.....
Easy way to improve the life of your turbo whether it's a petrol or diesel. When you get where you are going leave your engine running for a minute or so. That let's your turbo spool down and prevent it getting too hot which in turn preserves the life of bearings and seals.
Good point
Most modern cars, like my Audi, keeps an auxiliary pump running after it’s turned off to cool down the turbo
@@louisjames1062 I thought that would be the case
@@louisjames1062 so how come bmw turbos keep failing on modern vehicles?
@@louisjames1062 I've heard that too. I expect my late-model VW group car has it, but I hear nothing after it shuts off. Wouldn't the pump make a noise?
Thanks for adding the MPG to litre/100km conversion, perhaps also overlay the mpg at the same time, will help educate divers to understand whats great and whats not.
Got the exact 4 series you tried and agree with most. A couple of points, boot space, top down adequate for a cosy weekend away, as long as you golf is not wanted. Second, only mild criticism, because it is a tin top the hood goes down or up slower than most and you cannot drive at more than 10mph. Good review.
After 3 Porsches, we considered a Boxster too small so bought a 2019 F33 440i new, not realising how much we would enjoy it and now consider it as a keeper. For two retired petrol heads it’s perfect. The boot takes two good size cases, 4 small ones on the folded down back seat. Have done several 2 week + Euro drives. Love the tin roof, comfort, power & style; what on earth could replace it?
Hahaha the delivery of the “mid-day, in August… in Saudi Arabia” was perfect.
I recently picked up a 430d M Sport, favourite car I’ve ever owned. Great review as always 👍
I’ve subscribed to your channel!! I love the fact that you don’t just review the highest trim levels and that’s a plus. You do a mixture of everything and I like that. Very honest with your take on each car. Continue!! 👏👏
Thanks!
Great review but I think the model you had was an M Sport plus which includes upgraded breaks (blue callipers) bigger discs etc. Better Stereo, 19” wheels and wind deflector behind the back seat. Oh, when the roof is down there is a button in the boots lid which raises up the whole roof (folded in the boot) so you get full access to the boot itself!
Great review, as always. Really appreciate the delivery / presentation and content!
Another very informative video providing all the good bits and bad bits to bear in mind. Nice to see also that it was not pouring down with rain!
Great video as always! Keep em coming! Love my 2016 BMW 420D M-Sport GC, All the car you'd really need for a daily and if you like your cars.
Excellent review I recently bought a 435D msport Auto convertible and would totally agree with your review.
It's quick, though I may get it remapped to 350-380 BHP and 700nm, its a good size rides well, is surprisingly agile and makes a good daily driver as well as a country road blaster.
The only negative I have found and missed it when I bought it, is check to see the electric seats have the lumbar function as a lot of them including mine don't and the back of the seat doesn't have a massive amount of support as standard.
You can mitigate this if you rotate the front adjuster which changes the plane of the seat to more flat than angled and adjust the backrest, allegedly you can fit a hand pumped air bladder into the seat as a retrofit if you really need lumbar or heaven forbid a cushion.
I was given one of these as a courtesy car when my car was being repaired and I loved it. It was the first BMW I had ever driven. The roof was down at every opportunity including the drive home from work on a night. Great cars!
Thanks English Man. Another very calm, thorough, competent review. Very useful. Much appreciated. Be well.
I kept skipping back and forth to watch the opening/closing roof operation. I used to have an SLK and happily drive it on country roads in Kent. Roof down and 10.mims later up when the rain hits. This looks the more adult version of it. The love the details such as the hot ait coming to the back of the neck.
Vey good review. Your findings are the same as mind, especially the surprisingly good ride comfort. I bought a 435D X-drive last year and even on 19"wheels the ride is exceptional. The performance with 300+bhp and 465lb.ft of torque is remarkable yet the fuel consumption is 50% better than the Boxster that preceded it. One small point: when the roof is down, use the button on the boot lid to lift the whole roof vertically so that you can get to the luggage.
Another informative review Matt and nicely done with the merchandise link 👍🏼😁
Superb review, covered all the bases and then some detail on day to day life with said beastie. I bought a 435D Xdrive individual and am absolutely loving it. Can't agree with TC Auiobooks, my ONLY gripe is the tyre noise from runflats and here in France for AWD you need to change all tyres at the same time. In contrast with my 530d estate Msport there's a clear winner in comfort, and fun. The Touring is just so practical, swallows loads and has air suspension, so just chuck it all in. Have subscribed and liked, this is a great reviewer :)
Good Review! Love my 4 vert! Quick note on engines, it’s the 420i and 428i that have the same engine, 428 has around 60 more HP. 430i is a different engine with slightly more power again. Oh and with the roof down, there’s a button on the boot lid to lift the roof and get access to the full available boot space :)
420 and 430i is identical engine - B48
Not in germany
420i,428i same engine
430i new engine
I very nearly ended up with an LCI 420d Gran Coupe, but then decided I needed another hot hatch. I must say I do agree regarding diesel convertibles, but I quite liked my Saab 1.9TiD manual. Something about the induction sound with the top down. I also have to admit, I've gone off touchscreens in cars for the most part too having got to grips with the clickwheel system in my new 2008 C220 CDI. Its just easier and safer to use whilst on the move. The best modern cars are the ones with a touchscreen that can also be controlled elsewhere by a different method.
Nice review ,having owned 2 e92s I can confirm it's a hard ride,handles very well but the smallest bump in the road is felt ! I like the look of this for added comfort ....
I would just like to add as the air intakes are low ,please avoid large puddles ,as I found out to my detriment ,wrote off my 325d 😢
Great vid really appreciate the info. Good start to 2024 👍
I have to agree with James May, the 4 series is the most attractive recent BMW for quite a while (although I do have a soft spot for the E89 Z4). The one in your video is very handsome and nice wheels too, looks good in the black (sapphire black metallic?)
I cannot agree with you more on the 440i. I had a 440i Gran Coupe and a M240i for a weekend and boy what an engine, the way it delivers the power is sensational.
Got a 428i 2013 coupe love it the 8 speed auto is so slick and when in sport mode it's super quick
The description of the 1st level setting for the air scarf and the slick promotion of your merch had me howling... 😂😂😂. You slyly could do stand up I swear lool. 🤝🏽
Glad you enjoyed!
You missed a trick with the boot - there's a switch at the back that allows you raise and lower the boot when the roof is down. Significantly improves access to the space.
Loving your videos fella.
Great review Matt very informative, I had a Gran Coupe, 2015 plate 420d Xdrive lovely car but wanted a bit more power. I now have a 430 Xdrive Coupe 2017 (face-lift). This is the sweet spot great performance & better fuel economy than the 420d, winner. The switch to the merch plug was very slick too😆lol.
Got an 18 plate, 420d M-Sport coupe in Red. 28000 miles on the clock. I love it.
Best thing I love about BMW’s is the fact you can have cold fresh air blowing on your face and warm air everywhere else. Sounds picky but it makes such a difference
I agree
I used to have that in my Mazda 323. Really is a nice thing.
Superb review. I live in Spain and have a white 420d. Without a doubt it is a superb car. One of the best I have ever owned. Downside? Just that I have to look back at it when walking away. A truly beautiful, practical, powerful car that’s so easy to enjoy and live with. Best wishes.
Very nice
As usual, love the video Matt
I think e90 is waiting too long for you to review it
Maybe 2.0 diesel would make a good representation of what you can find on the market
Keep the good work
I have a 420d and it's a brilliant practical car, although most of it has been modded, only concern is water getting into rear quarter window compartment, a drainage plug gets blocked, and you have yourself a mobile washing machine, easy fix though. Nice video.
Can’t wait for the M4 video. Great video as always.
Thanks Matt another great video 🚐
Interior like a crime scene, a feeling I know all to well. Great video 👍
Well done, really great review... I do have the feeling that at some point people will lament the loss of the hard-top convertibles, AFAIK Mercedes are moving the SL's to a slop-top again in the next iteration which is techno-laziness to me. This could mean growing valuation for workable hard-top convertibles that aren't completely hideous; this one I like quite a lot too.
Convertibles in general are a dying species.
Great review
I've spent quite a bit of time in one of these, 335, brilliant. Wonderful.
Great review chief.
Nice review. I just bought a 430i convertible. Loving the car. One of my friends says the metal folding roofs have serious leaking issues. Have you heard of this? Thanks. Malcolm.
Nice review, thank you
Thanks for watching!
Very good review!
Absolutely agree with everything said and I am currently in the market for 420d convertible after owning 2 320d over a number of years. They are the best value for money cars I can think of, the end.
Clear, concise and honest as always.
Thanks!
Good review, always fancied the 435d but for me, would pick the coupe over the convertible.👍
Another great Video Matt, nice one and a lovely car "thumbs up"
Very nice review 👏👏👏
Nice cars, timing chains are an issue on N47 diesels and egr coolers/valves common on all diesels but that's subject to recall.
Only other thing to look for is when opening and closing the rear window, if there is water all over glass then the window drain bags are blocked up...10mm hole needs to be drilled in the sill under the drain plug and plug to be removed to fix this. BMW have a 'puma measure' about this.
Not the car of choice for me , but a great video never the less! Thanks for another great video!
Good review, I am going to move on my Boxster 986 only because age has started to effect my ability to get in and out as I no longer move with the speed and grace of a gazelle lol, and this BMW is on the list of possible replacements.
Love that old model of MBW ! 🔥👌🏻 that was my car years a go and I still missed a lot .
Great review again Matt. I agree with you about touch screens. They should be banished.
Great review Matt! I have the M4 convertible here in California. It's good at just about everything.. I can fit the kids in the back (they love it), and take it to the beach or up the coast but you can also take it to the track. I took it to the Auto Club in Fontana a few weeks ago and hit 143mph on the banked straight and wiggled through the inside track with the 911's. It's an awesome car! Love to hear you review one someday.
Perfect car for California! Enjoy 😎
There's actually a boot lift button to make access to the storage easy if you have the roof down. It lifts up the roof and boot lid.
We are in total agreement on the subject of touch screens.
Great video (again) Matt! Keen to see reviews on the 1 series coupe or 7 series you have in stock if you’ve not already done them in the past!
Thanks. I’ve done the 7 series already
@@HighPeakAutos mate the trick for loading with the roof off is a must to go back and show.. lol.
I would be glad to see and 1 series (except the latest generation lol)
Finally!!
A car I can aspire to own when I return to UK from Spain.
Many thanks--I might even ask you to source one for me when I return in next 6 months.
Many thanks, Dave😎
Hello mate, did you end up buying one?
Hey Matt, any chance of a Skoda Octavia review any time soon? Great video as always
Nice vid but would've loved to see the roof mechanism in action! :)
Excellent review I just purchased a 430i in the U.S.Thanks
Hope you enjoy it!
I used to have an orange BMW Z4 convertible it was epic!
Very nice car - I did look at buying one 3 years ago but stuck with my petrol 2012 Golf convertible
Even back in the '70s & '80s some BMWs had a badge that didn't reflect the engine size.
The non-UK 745i was a turbocharged 735i.
The 633i & 732i had the same engine.
The 525e was a 2.7.
The 316 was a 1.8.
The later E39 523i was a 2.5.
Just to let you know that there is a button in the boot lid when the roof is down that lifts the folded roof in order to give you better access to the boot with roof down.
I do love the BMW 4 series and is a car I have kept for a long time for me ( 2 years) mine being a 428i and earlier 2015 model. I would also go for 440i if shopping for one again as they sit better with the double exhausts M trim is a must as the alternative is horrid especially the standard steering wheel avoid cars that aren’t specced with air scarves and ensure they have the wind deflector that is stored behind the rear seat. with the deflector up you can go at motorway speeds roof down and little or no buffering and less wind noise. The run flat tyres are a bit of pain but are fine and do not deflect from the ride quality as such feels as if you had put 20” wheels on the car. All in all I find the car a practical car that I would recommend
Whilst I'm not a BMW fan I will admit that your review makes a persuasive argument for a 4 series. If I wanted a convertible with reasonable running costs I might consider one!
Another great review matt
Thanks
Thank you, I have just bought one of these.
Such a nice car for Spain. 4 bags from the supermarket fit in the boot. All you need.
9:11 there is a button to lift a roof when it is in the boot to easy access a storage space ;)
Nice one with the 4K. A promise is a promise: subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks for the sub!
Seeing these UK/EU car videos makes me feel so blessed to be in the USA, my 6.2 V8 E63AMG and Lexus GX460 4.6 V8, both i pay only $71/ year . DASSSSS IT!
Morning, I have a 2 series 2018 convertible just wondering what you think of these one's it would be interesting to see you do a video on one .cheers Phil
The whole roof lift up when it folds in the boot acess is good and Big
Love these cars and the 435d is rapid, 0-60 4.7 seconds that'll do me nicely
Nice looking motor
Nice update RE the apparel; just wondering what prompted the change of logo? Was it copyright related or did you just fancy a change?
Smooth as a smooth thing in a very smooth place
Good one. Could you review the latest Vitara ?
Great review - was it on run flats because I’ve got the F30 on m sport suspension and the ride on those tyres is not great over potholes !!
Ive literally just px'd a 4 series gran coupe for a G30 5 series. The 4 series is a great car with good build quality and handles well - it just feels a little dated inside.
My exclusive jumper??? Looked like a sweat shirt on my iPhone. Slick brand advertising.
Nice car.
Great review mate, please can you do one on Mercedes C-class convertible if you can get your hands on one I’m debating between these two. Thank you.
One of those in snapper rocks colour 👍
I have a Ford Focus CC and I know exactly what you mean about the telltale hardtop shape. It's also very long for so little legroom in the back seats.
nice whip g
Cheers bro
Hi, excellent videos that I've been binge watching. I have a question that has nothing to do with the 4 series but couldn't think how else to ask. I'm looking for advice and thought your broad experience was perfect but apologies for using you as a consultant. I'm looking for a car to export to Portugal (RHD not an issue) where cars are ridiculously expensive. I looking for it to get me to Portugal with as much of my stuff in it as possible so load is important. Then it'll act as farmer/builders vehicle e.g. fetching feed/bags of cement. I'll be living in a remote-ish area with some dirt roads which have knackered the odd sump on my VW golf but no great need for 4x4 I don't think (certainly no snow). I'm ok with bland but not a tractor, something reliable-ish. It needs to be sub £5K so understand it'll be old/big miles. Suggestions please (Thank you in advance)
You are very smooth !
No honestly super review great car affordable to run
M4 fantastic but in the real life expensive to run
( and a worry ever time you park up )
Take care my friend Yull go far
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E500 mid 2015 a couple of years either way review would be appreciated. Good vids!
Two small remarks:
- "if spits some oil, it would be a 2000 GBP issue" - no, it is usually not. It is a 50 GBP oil pipe around the turbo which has no valve in early models. Changing that would not cost 2000 GBP for sure)
- "Trunk with the top down has limited access" - Yes, but you can raise the whole folded top with a button, and have a full access to the remaining trunk, which was not shown in the video...
The bug at 4:47 on the infotainment dial must’ve had a proper story to tell his mates when he got back.
Great video can you do a mercedes E class cabriolet. 17 and newer??
Great cars, still love my 4 series.
The story goes that BMW only introduced the 4 series because Audi proved them wrong. BMW executives apparently did not believe that people would be so stupid to pay extra for the same car with just another name that implied more exclusivity.
But Audi did it. They had the A4 and A4 cabriolet before and then they introduced the coupe/cabriolet as A5 when the new generation A4 came around.
And people actually paid more for the A5.
So when the next 3 series was up to be designed BMW said "let's try this shit ourselves" and introduced the coupe/cabriolet as 4 series.
Seriously, my next car will be from Matt. I ain’t sodding about with the usual ‘dealers’ I’ll be taking the drive to have peace of mind. What a top fella
Thank you. You reminded me the van is low on ad blue. Amazon 😂👍
Ooh I likey. Thanks for giving me something new to salivate over. Straight to Auto Trader…
Hi Matt, sorry to bother you. I have recently found your TH-cam channel and absolutely love it! I did have a quick question if I may. I probably know the answer but I’ll ask anyway. I’m looking to buy a Citroen c5 and wondering your opinion. I know you don’t like French cars but you did like the ds3. From your channel I leaned to find one with full service history and well looked after. It’s 2008 facelift and 44k on the clock. And looks like it has been well looked after. The last owner for 9 years. You can be brutally honest. Thanks in advance. Rob