[artmotion]

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555394_25.jpg

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555397_25.jpg

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555388_25.jpg

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555385_25.jpg

Details of the new 4-Series Coupe concept have been released after images of the car leaked out onto the internet. The new model could be the slightly more upmarket replacement for the current 3-Series Coupe, and is expected to make its first public unveiling at the Detroit motor show next month.

Choosing the 4-Series name would move the car into its own class according to BMW, and the designers have been able to give the 4-Series its own personality, using lower and wider proportions, luxurious interior trim and sharp new detailing.

The dimensions all point to a more luxurious and slightly larger 3-Series Coupe replacement. The wheelbase is 50mm longer, while the overall track has been increased by 45mm at the front and 80mm at the rear.

Although this is officially just a concept, it’s thought that the car is almost production-ready, with convertible and four-door Gran Coupe models also expected.

BMW 4-Series Coupe concept unveiled (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/287317/bmw_4series_coupe_concept_unveiled.html)

[ts14]

thats it , all bmws look the same



although i love the rear end and the interior is a beaut :megusta:

[wstce92]

I really like... BUT, that side grill looks soooo out of place

[twitchyzero]

looks great minus the diffuser/grille above the exhausts
Any idea how they'll price this? $65K in Canada then close to six figures for the M4?

[dhari]

probly will start at 50k for a 428i

[jackmeister]

Although this is officially just a concept, it’s thought that the car is almost production-ready, with convertible and four-door Gran Coupe models also expected.

that's so wrong on so many levels. it's like they're doing it for the sake of having more models :heckno::heckno::heckno:

[Ferra]

Isn't it a bit late for a "concept" vehicle?? :badpokerface:
I thought they are going to unveil the actual 4 series next month in detroit's auto show, and it will be available for delivery Mid/Late 2013.


I always thought the 4 series will be just like the 3 series coupe (young and sporty) but this looks so much more "mature"...
Feels more like the 6 series grand coupe than the new F30 3 series...

[artmotion]

Also, is it just me or does the side profile really resemble the Accord Coupe?

http://strumors.automobilemag.com/files/2012/04/2013-Honda-Accord-coupe-concept-profile-1024x640.jpg
http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555397_25.jpg

[JD35]

^ or an S5.. kinda. But the 4 series looks real good tho

http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000hf5vodCzG.M/s/900/audi-S5-coupe-2011-photo-003.jpg

[kakucaekz]

The rear end looks like an angry face to me, idk lol. But still, it looks very nice and.. BMWish. lol. Just do something about that side vent, it's kinda out of place.

[dark0821]

LOL not bad not bad....

but WTF lol..
so 3 serieis sedan, and 4 series will also carry a 4 door grand coupe....
same goes for 5 series and 6 series grand coupe... I want 4 doors, and will pay more for a less roomy sedan? wha...?

[Energy]

Looks really nice. I wonder if the leather dash, leather upper door parts, suede headliner will make it to production?

[vantrip]

Nothing wrong with having lines like the s5 or accord coupe, those are very good looking cars.

[ws6ta]

Looks really nice. I wonder if the leather dash, leather upper door parts, suede headliner will make it to production?

Suede headliner would be sick :fullofwin:

[UFO]

First thought from side profile was the A/S5 to me. Looks good, more aggressive lines and proportions than the current 3 coupe

[GLOW]

http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i48/5/3/25/frabz-Dat-ass-f864c7.jpg

[dhari]

Looks really nice. I wonder if the leather dash, leather upper door parts, suede headliner will make it to production?

It will likely be available with the Individual packages

[Lomac]

This has probably been asked in the past, but i missed it. With the introduction of these new "series," does the M3 now become the M4?

[dhari]

This has probably been asked in the past, but i missed it. With the introduction of these new "series," does the M3 now become the M4?

4door=M3
2door=M4

if all goes accordinly.

[Lomac]

I hope not. That's kind of messing with tradition (though adding an M badge to the X5 and other various models has already muddled it up already). It's kinda like how Dodge took the Charger name of old and gave it to a 4 door family car.

/rant

That said, at least it's a decent looking car. Just not unique enough to stand out from the rest of the BMW lineup.

[shenmecar]

Most of richmond will not be pleased by the name.

[heleu]

I like the new look, but what a shame about the naming.

The 3 series started as a coupe in the seventies, and has been available as a coupe ever since. There was no need to have another number, they had decades of tradition and recognition to build from. Now they have to start from scratch with another model...

[crazyazn]

These will not sell because of the name...except maybe the M4 because "唔死" "no die" :haha:

[jpark]

why didnt they just call this the 3 series coupe lol

[StylinRed]

BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept (F32) Official Video - YouTube



I was :suspicious: with the spyshots but damn that looks sweet




http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108556-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108554-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108559-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108558-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108562-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108552-highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/test2.jpg
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/concept/905am63/exterior/P90108623-highRes.jpg

[Akinari]

Also, is it just me or does the side profile really resemble the Accord Coupe?

http://strumors.automobilemag.com/files/2012/04/2013-Honda-Accord-coupe-concept-profile-1024x640.jpg
http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555397_25.jpg
I really don't think it's necessary to bring up the Accord as a comparison in any car thread anymore. The Accord resembles everything and everything resembles the Accord. That's that.

In regards to the 4 Series, :sweetjesus: that interior, though for the interior to look like that, it'll probably be a $5,000 premium :badpokerface: thanks BMW.

[Harvey Specter]

Love it, looks 100 times nicer than the A5 which imo is looking dated. And I do like the direction BMW is going in terms of styling; the car I'm waiting for is the new 7 series in 2015 and according to all the rumors should be a beast of a car.

[MPower23]

not bad actually !

[M3Powered]

its alright !

[artmotion]

New photos!
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18qtb0bxnyfcgjpg/original.jpg
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18qtb1lbm7qyvjpg/original.jpg
2014 BMW 4-Series: This Is It (http://jalopnik.com/2014-bmw-4-series-this-is-it-513419340)

[Energy]

Very nice. Love everything about it except that my car is now obsolete.

Edit to add comparison pics.
http://www.f30post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=876083&d=1371243729
http://www.f30post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=876084&d=1371243729

[StylinRed]

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124978_highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124993_highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124997_highRes.jpghttp://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinered/P90125028_highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124987_highRes.jpg

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124988_highRes.jpg


meh have to see it in person i guess kind of like A5 styling flat/long and i dont like the a5 in pictures either but its nice in person

shitload of pics http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853135

[Energy]

I really like the side profile except for the vent on the side but it'll grow on me.

The front and rear are nice except I wish it was a bit more differentiated from the sedan.

Interior is awesome. I love the steering wheel on the m-sport version.

[bicboi]

This is what I'm talking about

http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms/fcee383d-95d0-4cab-a5d1-041c44ea4bc8/Large%20Image.jpg?p=130124_05:34

http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/bmw-m4-concept-photo-1.jpg

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=792702&d=1354809131

[broken_arrow]

:sweetjesus:

[Energy]

The BMW 4 Series Coupé. - YouTube

[?NR]

if it has a Bmw badge, people will buy it.
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[ilovebacon]

unless it's a home made BMW from China lol
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[FerrariEnzo]

lol BMW sure milking it really hard with all these models

[Fcukedd]

Holy fuck the M4 looks amazing. Never thought I'd see another BMW top the E92 (IMO)

[westopher]

Looks like a 6 series. I like e90/92s but they are just so big, and clearly they will keep getting bigger. The lines on the M are very nice though, but it wouldn't be a car for me. Thats coming from someone that is such an irrational m3 fanboi.

[Marshall Placid]

Nice looking 4 series.

But, they need to differentiate the 4 from the 3 a little bit more.

And, the front hood line really does not look good.

Otherwise, side and front profiles are almost bang on good.

Not sure if the side vents are functional.

If the vents are just for looks... then big thumbs down.

The headlights and DRLs look great except the same overall design is used throughout the entire BMW line.

But, all in all, the new 4 series is a winner.

I'm sure BMW has done a lot of test marketing to make sure the performance and looks will increase BMW sales.

I believe the new M4 will be a bi-turbo or supercharged V6, which is a big change from the current NA V8.

I love NA engines which gives immediate throttle response when you press the pedal.

Turbo/Supercharged engines don't give you that immediate feel and the raw visceral exhaust noise in NA V8s.

But, the new engine will give the new M4 more HP, and more torque, so it is a give and take thing.

I can't wait for the first reviews to show up.

I'm sure the new 4 and M4 will be winners.

[westopher]

Nice looking 4 series.

But, they need to differentiate the 4 from the 3 a little bit more.

LOL WUT?
The 4 series is a 3 series coupe.
The point is they're the same car, with 2 less doors. Perfect example of these new numbering systems from bmw being stupid.

[Marshall Placid]

LOL WUT?
The 4 series is a 3 series coupe.
The point is they're the same car, with 2 less doors. Perfect example of these new numbering systems from bmw being stupid.

Yes, I know...

Just wish the coupe and the sedan had more different styling cues.

[westopher]

They never really have. Its not a financially viable way to design, test, develop and manufacture 2 completely different cars to fill the exact same spot in the lineup. Compare all of the 3 series of the past (or most cars for that matter) and you can see its the same car with a couple different body parts and some more doors.

[Ferra]

http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinegray/P90124997_highRes.jpghttp://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/release/sportlinered/P90125028_highRes.jpg

The front lower portion looks like it is missing something...
I think it will look much better with a more aggressive front bumper (something with a heavier presence in the lower portion)

Overall I find it quite disappointing tho...the design doesn't look much nicer than the Audi S5 (which the 4 series is trying compete with directly), and the Audi A5/S5 design is almost 6 years old...

[TRD Rs200]

I like...

[maxx]

bmw has officially lost "it"

[pastarocket]

+1. The side vent looks out of the place on this car. Overall, it's a beautiful design.

[Marshall Placid]

The front lower portion looks like it is missing something...
I think it will look much better with a more aggressive front bumper (something with a heavier presence in the lower portion)

Overall I find it quite disappointing tho...the design doesn't look much nicer than the Audi S5 (which the 4 series is trying compete with directly), and the Audi A5/S5 design is almost 6 years old...

The A5/S5/RS5 line is coming out with a new design in about 1 to 2 years, so we'll see some concept car pictures soon (official pictures from Audi, NOT rendered pics from others).

[westopher]

I personally think once audi put out the b7/b8 A and S series cars the 3 series has lost so much appeal. Not that they aren't still appealing cars, but they really had no competition before. Audi stepped their game up hard, and bmw is lagging.

[maxx]

I personally think once audi put out the b7/b8 A and S series cars the 3 series has lost so much appeal. Not that they aren't still appealing cars, but they really had no competition before. Audi stepped their game up hard, and bmw is lagging.

that^^^
and, the 2007-2010 bmw 3 coupe with those massive 19s, sport suspension and the m body kit :jerkit:

but now the a5/s5 look better than the glued together headlight-and-kidney grill disaster bmw is trying to get us to like.

stop it! and go back to the simple stuff you were doing in 2005 3 series coupe and 2008 coupe

[Harvey Specter]

Real life video of the 4 series with m package.

I'm pretty disappointed with the overall look of the car, the concept was much nicer and I really didn't expect BMW to water it down by this much. Not saying it's a ugly car but it's nothing spectacular.

Bmw SERIE 4 anteprima - YouTube

[Marshall Placid]

Real life video of the 4 series with m package.

I'm pretty disappointed with the overall look of the car, the concept was much nicer and I really didn't expect BMW to water it down by this much. Not saying it's a ugly car but it's nothing spectacular.

Bmw SERIE 4 anteprima - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=wJATWeFEdak)

Thank you for the video.

Better than pictures.

Yes, I agree.

The production car is definitely watered down, and this is suppose to be a 4 series with the M package.

I still can't shake off that obvious hood line at the front.

Hopefully, the M4 will look better.

[RE-Jo]

I don't like the two tone interior... It's nice when there is some Red accent/strip, but when the entire bottom half of the dash is red, it cheapens the look.

[belka]

Looks fantastic, but I think I'll miss the high reving V8 too much.

[Harvey Specter]

http://motoroids.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Estoril-Blue-F32-BMW-4-Series-M-Sport.jpg

[JaeF]

I think the M Sport package on the new 4 series looks amazing.
Taken by a pedestrian on his way to work.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=883671&stc=1&d=1372781774

And a render in Valencia Orange

http://www.f30post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=883722&stc=1&d=1372787887

Full post here: F32 4 Series M Sport spotted in Munich (and imagined in Valencia Orange) - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST (http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=859998)

[Ferra]

damn..this is hot..:fappery:
435i with M-Performance Pack
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/mperformance/2nd/P1060954.jpg
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/mperformance/2nd/f32-mperformance-1.jpg
http://www.f30post.com/goodiesforyou/4/f32/mperformance/2nd/f32-mperformance-3.jpg
i bet you can get an M3 for the price you paid on all the mperformance parts on this car tho

and compare this with the base F32
http://news4cars.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/bmw-4series-official.jpg

[Timpo]

meh...I know 4 series is supposed to be a nice car or whatever but I can guarantee you that you'll end up seeing shit load of 4 series in Richmond. Perhaps more than Civic or Corolla.

[mikey2781]

meh...I know 4 series is supposed to be a nice car or whatever but I can guarantee you that you'll end up seeing shit load of 4 series in Richmond. Perhaps more than Civic or Corolla.

Love it when people say "BMW's"/"Mercedes" are the "TOYOTA's" of Richmond. Funny thing is that I also hear this a lot in person from random people I meet.

So when I drive my NISSAN 350z in Richmond, I guess people see me as taking the public transit if brand new german cars = toyotas.

TBH, I was one of "those" people until I took one out for a test drive and was simply blown away in every way possible. The power, handling, interior, comfort and all these technologies are light years ahead of my supposedly sporty 350z.

Couple weeks ago, a friend who drives a SCION FRS was telling everyone how he didn't buy a BMW/Mercedes because, like how Timpo implies: "These German cars that cost 3x more than my car are garbage because it is too common"... But we all know the truth why he didn't buy it, he is not the smartest at spending money. Blowing out all his money on weed, alcohol, raves and clubs.

When I get a promotion at work at the end of the year, I can finally start saving up and pre-order the M4 beast.

[604Sparda]

BMW 435i on Road and Track - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - YouTube

[Shorn]

Honestly don't care much about how it looks as long as it's not hideous. I buy a BMW for the "ultimate driving experience", eye candy is just a bonus lol
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[StylinRed]

Not sure if the pricings been noted in this thread (didnt see it)
but its been posted over at f30post for about a month now


428 Coupé Model Overview:

MSRP 428i: $44,900
MSRP 428i xDrive: $49,100



The 428i and 428i xDrive now come standard with Sport Line trim, which includes:

• Dakota Leather upholstery.
• Sport seats.
• 18” Light-alloy wheels.
• Anthracite Roofliner.
• High-gloss Shadowline.

(no other Lines are available on this
model).

The 428i (RWD) comes standard with a
6-speed manual transmission; optional
Sport Automatic for $1,600. The 428i
xDrive comes standard with Sport
Automatic Transmission (previous 6-sp
manual on the 328xi Coupe no longer
available on the 428xi in the US or
Canada).

428i Coupe with Sport Line, Mineral Grey Metallic

Significant enhancements to the
Premium Package include the addition
of key feature content:

• Navigation Professional (609).
• Rear-view Camera (3AG).
• Satellite Radio Tuner (655).

The 428 offers a new high value package that
has been heavily discounted to ensure all
models look as visually striking as possible:

“Performance Wheel Package” - $500:

• 19” Light-alloy wheels style 407
• High-speed set-up with performance tires.
• M Sport Suspension (RWD only)

19” Wheels Style 407

Please see product ordering guide for complete packages and options.





435 Coupé Model Overview:
MSRP 435i: $54,900
MSRP 435i xDrive: $55,600




The 435 models offer tremendous value vs. the outgoing 335 Coupé. Both the 435i and 435i xDrive come standard with Sport Automatic Transmission including Launch Control; 6-speed manual available as a no-charge option on both.

Continuing to differentiate our “35i” model range as the performance Halo within the line-up, the M Sport Package has been added to the standard equipment on the 435i and 435i xDrive (no other Lines are available). The M Sport Line includes:

• Addition of 19” M Alloy Wheels as standard.
• Sport Seats.
• M Aerodynamic Package.
• Anthracite roofliner.
• High-gloss Shadowline.
• M Sport Suspension (RWD).
• Front fog lights.
• “M” badge above Air Breather side vent.

435i with M Sport Line, Estoril Blue Metallic.

The 435 will offer the recently launched M Performance Package, featuring 3 high-value performance upgrades for only $1,500; they include:

• M Sport Brakes – painted blue calipers feature larger rotors, fixed 4-piston front calipers (from 2) on the front, and fixed 2-piston on the rear.
• Adaptive M Suspension - adds electronically variable-damping shocks to the functions controlled by the Driving Experience Control for increased agility.
• Variable Sport Steering – by reducing the steering angles by 25%, this feature adds more precision to steering inputs while improving steering feel. Automotive journalists are unanimous; Variable Sport Steering is a valuable improvement to handling and cornering.

19” M wheel style 442M with M Sport Brakes

Please see product ordering guide for complete packages and options.

2014 F32 BMW 4 Series Coupe Canadian Pricing Guide (http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=857356)


that's almost the same as the us pricing (you can build it on the bmwusa.com website already)

[Harvey Specter]

First 4 series on Canadian soil...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1072267_651992504812286_1620057612_o.jpg

[ed99]

Not bad looking coupe but nothing really special about it. I am curious in what the new S5 would look like in a couple years.
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[Energy]

I like.

BMW "Concept" M4. Quotation marks because that will probably be what the production version looks like.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=900654&d=1376587361
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=900655&d=1376587361
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=900656&d=1376587361
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=900657&d=1376587361

[Not really racist!]

mmmm that looks pretty good

starting to see 4 series coupe commercials on TV
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[Lomac]

I like.

BMW "Concept" M4. Quotation marks because that will probably be what the production version looks like.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=900654&d=1376587361


What a terrible, terrible colour. :lol

[westopher]

Dubai yellow?

[Harvey Specter]

The M4 looks pretty sick.

[nma]

regardless of colour that car looks beautiful..

[tofu1413]

Dubai yellow?

:lawl::lawl::lawl:

[Energy]

Dubai yellow?

Its supposed to be "Aurum Dust"

What a terrible, terrible colour. :lol

Better? I love the power dome hood, the double bubble roof, and the M stripe on the roof is a nice touch.

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/M4silver2_zps1b07bdfa.jpg

[MikeyStyle]

2014 BMW 435i: Is 4 the New 3? - Ignition Ep. 79

[Harvey Specter]

My gawd...

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=185335&galleryId=624

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=185336&galleryId=624

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=185341&galleryId=624

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=185345&galleryId=624

MONTEREY WORLD EXCLUSIVE! First QUALITY Real-Life Photos Of BMW's New Beast! The M4 Concept - AutoSpies Auto News (http://www.autospies.com/news/MONTEREY-WORLD-EXCLUSIVE-First-QUALITY-Real-Life-Photos-Of-BMW-s-New-Beast-The-M4-Concept-77599/)

[StylinRed]

jaguar? :crazy2:

man that colour is disgusting

[hotong]

fuckk the m4 is so nice

[Everymans]

New photos!
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18qtb1lbm7qyvjpg/original.jpg
2014 BMW 4-Series: This Is It (http://jalopnik.com/2014-bmw-4-series-this-is-it-513419340)
Still no god damn cupholders.

[nabs]

Still no god damn cupholders.


http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555388_25.jpg

[Energy]

Leather stitched everything! Too bad it never makes it into production.

[Klobbersaurus]

cant help but notice the difference faces the car makes with each headlight assembly being the eyes and the bumper opening as the mouth

[Marshall Placid]

Looking good!

I like the side and the bottom front parts.

[tofu1413]

Pretty sure extemded leather will be on the individual packaged cars. The e34s had that option!

[rsx]

Guess Chinese people will let the "number 4 curse" slide this time.

[Harvey Specter]

http://www.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_1110/car_photo_555388_25.jpg

This is from the individual package, standard m4 interior won't be this plush.

[UFO]

man that colour is disgusting

I used to think the E46 Phoenix Yellow and Laguna Seca Blue were vomit inducing as well, but those are the 2 colour's I'd want if I was ever looking into one. The M4 yellow is pretty awesome IMO

[HonestTea]

Mmm... LSB :)
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[mikey2781]

Just saw the 4 series coupe in person and I am extremely disappointed. My plan on saving up for the M4 is trashed. I was so excited to get the 4 series ever since it was announced...

The rear of the car looks the same as the current 3 series GT which is ugly as sin, it doesn't even look like a coupe any more. The car just looks way too big for a coupe, it looks slow and dumb rather than agile and smart (e92's).

I wanted a sporty upgrade from my Z, not a convenient grocery shopping coupe.

Now I really wish I started saving up earlier to pick up one of the last e92 M3's, might have to get a second hand one by the time I have enough saved up. The e92 styling is so hard to beat, from pictures the 4 series looks like it would be a nice upgrade but the hideous side vent and the hatchback like rear just destroys the appearance.

[twitchyzero]

I used to think the E46 Phoenix Yellow and Laguna Seca Blue were vomit inducing as well, but those are the 2 colour's I'd want if I was ever looking into one. The M4 yellow is pretty awesome IMO

LSB is win but the shit stained colour will never grow on me (no offense whoever owns one)
they should bring back Dakar Yellow

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/ind-distribution-dakar-yellow-e92-bmw-m3-002_100202660_l.jpg

[AzNightmare]

Wow, looks fantastic... until I saw the wood interior... :heckno:

not a fan of tan interior, let alone wood...

[Marshall Placid]

Just saw the 4 series coupe in person and I am extremely disappointed. My plan on saving up for the M4 is trashed. I was so excited to get the 4 series ever since it was announced...

The rear of the car looks the same as the current 3 series GT which is ugly as sin, it doesn't even look like a coupe any more. The car just looks way too big for a coupe, it looks slow and dumb rather than agile and smart (e92's).

I wanted a sporty upgrade from my Z, not a convenient grocery shopping coupe.

Now I really wish I started saving up earlier to pick up one of the last e92 M3's, might have to get a second hand one by the time I have enough saved up. The e92 styling is so hard to beat, from pictures the 4 series looks like it would be a nice upgrade but the hideous side vent and the hatchback like rear just destroys the appearance.


You mentioned you saw the 4 series coupe.

The M4 looks a little different and should drive better than the regular 4 series.

The side vent, if it serves a purpose, looks okay.

But, if it is just for aesthetics, then it should not be there.

I agree though that the e92 looks more different than the 3 series sedan (E90) than the 4 series coupe vs. newgen 3 series sedan (F30).

[NKC ONE]

LSB is win but the shit stained colour will never grow on me (no offense whoever owns one)
they should bring back Dakar Yellow

http://images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/ind-distribution-dakar-yellow-e92-bmw-m3-002_100202660_l.jpg

Dakar Yellow and Estoril Blue...Two perfect M colors

[JoshuaWong]

Phoenix yellow is not that bad, I've grown to like it over time
http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=869387&d=1369842761

[Lomac]

Nah, I still think yellow in almost all forms looks terrible on a car. Even brand new, it still manages to look like it's been faded from being in the sun for a dozen years.

And I'm still not a fan of the centre stack on the 3-ser. The e46 was the last gen that had an interior I actually liked. :/

[mikey2781]

You mentioned you saw the 4 series coupe.

The M4 looks a little different and should drive better than the regular 4 series.

The side vent, if it serves a purpose, looks okay.

But, if it is just for aesthetics, then it should not be there.

I agree though that the e92 looks more different than the 3 series sedan (E90) than the 4 series coupe vs. newgen 3 series sedan (F30).

M4 will look slightly better but the rear just throws it off for me. The side looks like they copied the C63 coupe/Accord Coupe/G37 coupe stlying.

It used to look different compared to all other coupes, but now the retarded naming and not-innovative design makes the 4 series just another coupe. Your RS5 on the other hand, now that is design. I have loved A5/S5/RS5 since the beginning of time, a very eye catchy car. No cars look like that.

[korroke]

soo they said that the car will have around 415 hp.... that's disappointing

[SpuGen]

Guess Chinese people will let the "number 4 curse" slide this time.

Probably.
If you pronounce it in canto, it sounds like "Won't Die"
M = Mm (pronounced like "5" = Wont
4 = Say = Die

Bit of a stretch. But I could see people using it as an excuse to ignore the "4"

[Energy]

MANUAL TRANSMISSION OR NOT?

As for today's rumor out of Autoblog that there will be no manual transmission option for the M4, we believe it to be false. We submit contrary evidence in the form of: photos, videos, and VIN (options) information. The photos clearly show an early F80 M3 prototype with a 6 speed manual, the videos show what appears to be manual prototype M3 and M4 (judging by the shift and RPM patterns), and the VIN information shows prototypes with and without a DCT option.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=903169&d=1377112950

Good on BMW for giving us a choice. Hopefully the manual take rate for this M car remains high.

[vitaminG]

2014 BMW M3/M4 First Ride - Motor Trend (http://www.motortrend.com/features/performance/1309_2014_bmw_m3_m4_first_ride/)

all new twin turbo I6, lighter weight, and boost is purposely turned down. i like it

[knight604]

They better have manual , I HATE THIS STUPID FAKE MANUAL SHIT.

and FUCK CUP HOLDERS, MY HORSE POWER OVER 900000

[asian_speedster]

Spotted in Vancouver this afternoon, one of the first in the city?

Looks awesome but also really long!

[wonton1017]

^ :drool those f/r lights are so awesome.

[Harvey Specter]

^
There's a few 4's rolling around town now. At first I wasn't a fan but after seeing one in person I think it's one of the sexist coupes on the market. I was looking at getting a alpine white 435i which is incoming because someone cancelled the order to replace my a5 but I'm going to hold off until the m4 comes out.

[too_slow]

Wish the rear diffusers were sculpted to 'wrap around' the dual exhaust.. looks kind of cheap hanging out like that, almost as bad as the m135i

I've driven a 420d (friend works for BMW Australia corporate) , and I have to say.. I think it looks sharper than the LCI E92

[too_slow]

Oh and I f*cking love the interior on this:
http://cdn.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/BMW-4-Series-M-Performance-6.jpg

[Harvey Specter]

^
You can buy all those parts separately, it's part of the m performance parts. The steering wheel looks sick.

[DEADBEA7]

Spotted in Vancouver this afternoon, one of the first in the city?

Looks like the same one I posted in the Sick Cars in Van thread. PDI was done through our shop at Auto West :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1379913_10153371041870457_1743439260_n.jpg

[nma]

good old M performance parts.. Oh you want a "performance" axle back? that'll be $1200 sir..

performance tape-on spoiler? $600


you can buy a brand new car by the time you're done with the bullshit "M" parts. FML

[vexor]

Well BMW is having a test drive event over this weekend and they're showing off the new 4 series (428 & 435) along with the new X5.

First impressions, love the 4 series interior, especially on the M-package. driving wise it feels very similar to the 335i and the dynamic stability control is amazing especially in the wet like how it was today.

I'll have a full review of the car in the coming weeks if anyone's interested over on my website, www.MGReviews.com (http://www.MGReviews.com)

[jjson]

^When and where is this test drive event? interested in checking it out

[wonton1017]

good old M performance parts.. Oh you want a "performance" axle back? that'll be $1200 sir..

performance tape-on spoiler? $600


you can buy a brand new car by the time you're done with the bullshit "M" parts. FML

IMO, the performance parts are better designed than any aftermarket parts. They are definitely slightly overpriced for what they are, but that's the only route you can take if you don't want to regret about the purchase afterwards. (aka running into fitment problems on aftermarket aero parts)

Take the n54 performance exhaust for example, $1000 to make your car sound like this with ZERO drone is worth it to me. There are definitely other aftermarket options, but will you really pay $2500 for the eisenmann exhaust that drones so hard that your windows starts to rattle? Or would you pay slightly less, say $800, for a full exhaust that sounds like trash so you can gain 5-10whp?

I only got +3whp and +5tq from this $1000 BMW "PEFORMANCE" exhaust, just the mufflers incl. installation and quad tips, but the driving experience changed dramatically when it changed my boring gassy sounding stock exhaust into an exotic sounding exhaust.

Not my video:
335i e92 N54 BMW Performance Exhaust - Acceleration - YouTube

[ziggyx]

^When and where is this test drive event? interested in checking it out


It's at the driving center in pitt meadows. I think it's invite or sign up only to attend the event, not entirely sure though.

[ilvtofu]

Went today for the Driving event,
BMW 4 series is kinda what you expect, reasonably nimble and flat cornering. Xdrive allows you to tuck the front in/kick the rear out a bit.
The 435xi with the m-package is overpriced IMO, one they had for tester should be just under $70,000.
X5 just kinda plows but is a much nicer car inside, car feels smaller than it really is
In depth coverage of the event on my blog HERE (http://avidmotorist.wordpress.com/2013/11/01/the-garage-bmw-driveforteamcanada-event/)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1385680_10151810610972912_53806329_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/601478_10151810344102912_1458316224_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1452492_10151810343887912_1037014124_n.jpg

[Harvey Specter]

Wish the rear diffusers were sculpted to 'wrap around' the dual exhaust.. looks kind of cheap hanging out like that, almost as bad as the m135i

+111111. The rear tips look cheap and I agree about the rear, it should have been more sculpted. The m4's rear looks like it'll have a more sculpted look.

[donjalapeno]

my god they fucked up harddd on the exterior design of the x5. Previous gen looks so much better.

[Marshall Placid]

I'm not a fan of the kidney grille sticking out.

It just doesn't look right to me.

I prefer the old gen grille that flows evenly with the front.

The hood line in front on the 4 is weird.

Perhaps, it saves on production costs?

The front bottom spoiler looks good though.

[Lomac]

my god they fucked up harddd on the exterior design of the x5. Previous gen looks so much better.

You mean it looked good at some point?

:badpokerface:

:troll:

[too_slow]

Actually I lied, the m135i is more "sculpted" than the m435i.. did they like forget to install the ZHP diffuser? Almost looks like it's something in the back

http://www.trendzcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013-BMW-M135i-Rear-3.jpg

[Timpo]

Actually I lied, the m135i is more "sculpted" than the m435i.. did they like forget to install the ZHP diffuser? Almost looks like it's something in the back

http://www.trendzcar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/2013-BMW-M135i-Rear-3.jpg
This looks better

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2014-Mazda3-Rear-3-4-Left-Cornering.jpg

[StylinRed]

yeah the mazda3 is quite a looker saw one in person the other day.
i thought the photos were already impressive and that the car wouldn't live up to the images but it does its longer than i thought it would be though

[vexor]

As promised, I've reviewed the BMW 435xi and it's available for anyone who's interested over on my website MGReviews.com (http://www.MGReviews.com)

Review: 2014 BMW 435i xDrive (http://mgreviews.com/2013/11/06/review-2014-bmw-435i-xdrive/)

http://mgreviewsblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/bmw_4series_coupe_wallpaper_01_1600x1200.jpg