BMW 4 Series Video Review

mt1955 · 09-05-2013, 05:05 PM

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Another video review, this time from Whatcar.com:

Mdecisive · 09-08-2013, 09:32 AM

Such a stunning car. Love the angle of the rear window!

Vervain · 09-08-2013, 09:57 AM

I'm seriously sold on this 4 series now... Just look at it in that video!

Luxury line does it huge favours, surprisingly. I never thought I would say that!
I would definitely consider luxury line if I was in the market for one of these and I usually despise chrome finishes.

I want one soooooo badly!

M5007 · 09-08-2013, 09:59 AM

Rear looks like Audi's A5/S5. Wheels are outdated and the side vent has got to go.

mt1955 · 09-08-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

Rear looks like Audi's A5/S5. Wheels are outdated and the side vent has got to go.

Here's a comparison of the rear end to the 2013 A5.

Can see your point on the wheels when compared to current trends but I do think these suit the luxury line and more so the target audience for that trim, almost like the Alpina wheels.

M5007 · 09-08-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mt1955

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Originally Posted by silentassasin

Rear looks like Audi's A5/S5. Wheels are outdated and the side vent has got to go.

Here's a comparison of the rear end to the 2013 A5.

Can see your point on the wheels when compared to current trends but I do think these suit the luxury line and more so the target audience for that trim, almost like the Alpina wheels.

Exactly. They seem out of place.

farishat · 09-08-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mt1955

Here's a comparison of the rear end to the 2013 A5.

Can see your point on the wheels when compared to current trends but I do think these suit the luxury line and more so the target audience for that trim, almost like the Alpina wheels.

Audi wins in the looks department.

Deleted853 · 09-08-2013, 11:33 AM

So, in the UK, parking sensors are standard equipment yet in the US you have to pay for them?

clbmw · 09-08-2013, 11:44 AM

I'd buy one if they did a shooting brake body style, that would really pitch this line away from the 3 series.

Cortexiphan · 09-08-2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Anodite10

I'm seriously sold on this 4 series now... Just look at it in that video!

Luxury line does it huge favours, surprisingly. I never thought I would say that!
I would definitely consider luxury line if I was in the market for one of these and I usually despise chrome finishes.

I want one soooooo badly!

Unfortunately in US luxury line doesn't have the proper sport seats. It's just ridiculous.

BMWRL · 09-08-2013, 11:47 AM

I actually think the BMW's rear is better looking than the Audi's, that slope of the rear window on the 4 into the trunk is just so sexy in my opinion. The Audis is a bit bland and generic to me.

Diver · 09-08-2013, 11:52 AM

My timeframe is about a year and a half out so it might be a 4 or it might be a 2'er or even an M something.

4corners · 09-08-2013, 11:54 AM

The chassis is lower. wider, stiffer than the 3 Series Sedan. This car leaves a lot on the table for aftermarket suspension tuning. When the M4 comes out with turbos, I think we will quickly see big HP numbers over stock.

Vervain · 09-08-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

Unfortunately in US luxury line doesn't have the proper sport seats. It's just ridiculous.

That is quite weird. Sport seats are standard on the 4er here including on the lux line. Not much else is standard, but xenons is cool. Another thing, LEDs cost more than the pro nav!!! How does it compare there?

Curiously, how much more percentage-wise is the 428i over the 328i? It's about 12% here.

Gastoys · 09-08-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by farishat

Audi wins in the looks department.

I disagree, Audi looks bulky around the doors and the lines look dated.

Needsdecaf · 09-08-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by clbmw

I'd buy one if they did a shooting brake body style, that would really pitch this line away from the 3 series.

Um, they do...it's called the 3GT. Just needs to be lowered.

Deleted853 · 09-08-2013, 01:41 PM

So, in the UK, parking sensors are standard equipment yet in the US you have to pay for them?

adav · 09-08-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwm1166

So, in the UK, parking sensors are standard equipment yet in the US you have to pay for them?

A like-for-like specified car is a lot more expensive in the UK though.

Deleted853 · 09-08-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by adav

A like-for-like specified car is a lot more expensive in the UK though.

I see, so it's standard there, but a base 435 might cost 50k GBP, whereas it costs 46k USD here?

ORIGIN M. · 09-08-2013, 05:56 PM

Looks way better than A5/S5 rear

clbmw · 09-08-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Quote:

Originally Posted by clbmw

I'd buy one if they did a shooting brake body style, that would really pitch this line away from the 3 series.

Um, they do...it's called the 3GT. Just needs to be lowered.

Hmmm... I see what you're saying but no. Much lower equipment levels, and has 4 doors and higher centre of gravity etc.

Cortexiphan · 09-08-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by farishat

Audi wins in the looks department.

No, it doesn't

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