As is typically the case, when you're told not to do something, there's good reason for it. These engines do not have a baffled oil pan. When you drift the car and sling it around the track, there are no baffles to keep some of the oil in place under the oil pick up tube. This can cause oil starvation and result in internal engine damage. It's not a racerboi Honda Civic. It's not an M4. These are not track focused vehicles. But, you're right, let's encourage ignorant behavior...
It’s great to watch this video 10 years later now that the 4 series has been so successful. Makes you think bmw knows what they’re doing! I had a 435i and drove it up to 170k miles. Loved that car
Chris... you get my vote for car reviewer of the decade!!!! That may not matter to you, but thank you anyway for such an awesome simple DRIVERS review!
I am working right now on reaching financial liberty. Chris Harris' videos motivate me to keep on goin' and drive and own the cars he does!!! You're the best Chris!!
No drifting (I'm guessing) was the brief to all the journalists, don't want to make bmw look bad and spin in off. If I had an M4 I'd trust Harris to ring it's neck and bring it back in one piece everytime.
Ive had my 435 for about 6 years now and I still absolutely love it! A couple bolt ons and a stage 2 tune turns this car into a monster. Thankfully BMW is one of the last manufacturers that build drivers cars, so mine is a manual!
You just gotta love Chris and the calm, cool and collected manner in which he sticks it to the man. It makes the colorful language seem less vulgar. And as for the looks of this new model, I really like the way the rear window and "C" pilar flow nicely into the trunk. Looks very sleek. Oh, and don't get me started on the rear amber turn signals of the M-model (not sure the 335i had them), simply beautiful. As good as the paddles are, make mine a manual.
People love chris harris because he's the embodiment of every kind of driver out there, he's what we'd all presumably love to be in a stig type of essence and obliterating the rear tires of every car he drives isn't mindless as most people think, its the true performance and raw emotion of the car and he's a rebel in a type of way, you don't tell him how to drive the car, he's connected with the road and the car is driving him.
Thank you Chris Harris !! You are the first and only one out that has the balls to call out on bmw's stupid decision to rename the 3 series to a 4 and even more the 4 series being the 2 door ! Thank you again !
"eeef you of course we are gonna do some drifting"... That was great. Amazing looking car but I agree wish BMW didn't mess with the naming and the 4 series thimg
Dinan Stage 1 tune, good for 360 hp and 392 ft-tq, and does NOT void your warranty. And before some idiot says something about those numbers not being wheel horse power, we ALL already know those are not wheel horse power numbers... but neither are the stock "300 300" BMW says the car has. So, we're comparing, apples to apples. Another quick note, the stock engine may be closer to 320hp... Either way, if you can afford a $60,000 435i spending $2,000 for the Dinan tune should be an easy decision.
finally someone films what i consider (i used to live nearby) one of the most beautiful natural landscape and roads in Europe. oh by the yes i am portuguese
Such a great video & presentation. You are absolutely THE BEST at what you are doing and in the way you are doing it. Keep on the great work and keep on posting. Thank you.
Good on you, Chris! I have a 335i and an E46 M3. I step the rear around at least a little every time I drive them. That's the magic of these cars, controllable, sublime hooligans...
Great Review, Chris. A pretty positive one. I am very excited for this car. The M3/4 should be a real treat. It follows BMW's mantra of understated styling with benchmark performance and engineering. The styling is very conservative and classy, but not "hey, look at me" ostentatious(you could always paint match the FUNCTIONAL fender mounted air breather to the car). That's the kind of car I want, that's the kind of car I want to age with me, and not end up looking silly in it as I get older.
Thanks Crisharris I enjoy your movies very much. Remember I am from south Africa so we do get such a car here but I don't have one myself. I have seen many on the roads even 428i and 420i and 320i and 316i and 318i and 320d and 420d and 330d and 335i and 340i and 440i and m3 and m4 but even if bmw told me don't drift I would note drift it because I might crash it. all in all a very good review lets applause for mister chris harris!
I was struggling if to get a CLA in the future but man, this 4-series look brilliant, and more after reading the specs, new techlogy, chasis, etc it has. I never liked german cars in the past but they are doing a brilliant work lately.
THANK YOU CHRIS!! I worked for BMW for almost four years and attended many driver training and new vehicle launch events. To be fair, this wasn't always the case but I have definitely heard many variations of the"no drifting" request before, its like the guy who usually runs the event couldn't make it so he sent his grandpa instead. continue in next comment for the example:
Chris,I really enjoy your videos and would like to ask your opinion what kind of car should I get.Right now I have 2005 530i 6sp sport pack,i am considering 2007-up 335 6speed coupe,2008-2011 535i 6sp,and 2012-13 335i or 328i sedan 6sp.love the dinamics of 135i 6sp,but I think it don't look refined enough from outside.I would also consider other makes.Thanks
exactly and remember that we already have an 8 series coupe and the 2 series coupe will be out next year (using the naming convention of the old 2002 coupe).
Needs to be more radical looking! BMW filling a gap that doesn't exist LOVE the video though Chris!! as always! Keep them coming! *****CHRIS HARRIS FOR NEXT TOP GEAR PRESENTER******
Cruised passed Chris Harris on my way to Cascais, saw the 435i and recognised him. New design looks better on the road than in photos, however I was expected something more different than the previous generation.
It's just a name (or a number ), it still is a cracking BMW! And they didn't kill the 3 series so don't panic! BMW is making the lineup more fresh and I like it.
guys, it's only the beginning of the product life cycle for 435i. 335is/335i with M sport package did NOT get released until later on when the standard 335i was out on the market for some time. that being said, Edward I believe they will be offering DCT later on when the 435 starts appearing on the streets. just a matter of time when they start offering M packages on 435i like the E92 generation. it makes NO sense for them to release a new generation of the same car but with worse transmission.
i believe making it 4 series will help buyers/enthusiasts separate the 3 series folks who are generally normal people. i was wanting to buy an m3, but it just hides in the 3 series crowd; for a normal eye its a 3 series. Thanks for your reviews Chris we love them..
It may look like a 3 series with the rear doors removed, but actually, the WHOLE body panel is new, not from the 3 series F30. Only the bonnet is shared between the 3 Series F30 and the 4 Series F32
i never get in my bmw and not play with the back a little....notice that i do it in town mostly so i have a quite slippery surface :D E36 classic for life
Pulse Width Modulation on the LED's. Rather than just simply keeping the LED's on, they flicker on and off rapidly. Your eyes don't pick it up but it does get picked up on a camera depending on the shutter speed.
@Nick Upson, it may be a competitor but do not just purely look at 0-60 times especially when the s5 is awd and the bmw rwd. Sure in a straight line it'll be quicker however if you watch some videos on handling the bmw will pull away in the bends and s5 keep up in straights
I feel the same why with my X5 its so amazing what BMW is doing with their normal cars today. My X5 has 350 BHP with 2 turbos and that 6 liter roar is amazing with the whistle of the turbo. Its Too bad most of the people (suburban moms) who drive them don't drive them like they should be driven. BMW Owners you know how I feel
I was on the market for a 335i coupe (E92) a couple of months ago. They couldn't find me one in the color and with the options *with manual transmission*. They tried selling me on a 435i. I gave up and, it may sound crazy, but I went ahead and got a BRZ! :p Saving the extra cash for some modifications in a few months… Oh, and I bought the BRZ and was going to lease the 335i! :P
like 2 months ago, maybe less i was cruising around in the guincho area and i noticed that there were so many 4-series driving by me, all with german plates, same colour and everything.. kinda sad how i could have passed by you and/or carlos lago without even realizing it until now
One man's atrocity is another's personal choice. I dislike moon roofs more than I dislike CF. The moon roof would only make the car more top heavy & I like the look of a pure white roof that matches the body. Even the body shop said it looks better. I don't know if you're old enough but back in '77 & later models, the bottom of 320s under the doors & bumpers where all flat black. I had mine painted white then too. If memory serves me right, my '93 also had flat black bottom & I painted it white.
stock for stock, I'd still take my 335is coupe any and every day. Looking forward to those M packs though... I assume that will be like the 'is' version of this 435i. But hopefully by then, I'll be in an M4! Love your reviews Chris!!
OMG how should i live knowing bmw changed the name of one of its legendary products.I cant eat,i cant sleep ,i cant shit.Humanity cant handle this either.
Tells Chris not to drift and drifts it anyway due to respect for the car... this is why you're my favorite reviewer.
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As is typically the case, when you're told not to do something, there's good reason for it.
These engines do not have a baffled oil pan. When you drift the car and sling it around the track, there are no baffles to keep some of the oil in place under the oil pick up tube. This can cause oil starvation and result in internal engine damage.
It's not a racerboi Honda Civic. It's not an M4. These are not track focused vehicles.
But, you're right, let's encourage ignorant behavior...
@@F32_Rocketok Karen
Why did this pop up on my recommended nearly 7 years later out of the blue?
RUclips is running out of quality automotive content, I noticed that in other segments too, but I also agree with the algorithm argument.
RUclips wants you to see this ugly as fuck BMW.
New 4 series coming out
I’m not mad tho
Welcome to the club😂😂
I love this car, and i personally think it is beautiful to look at.
ryan Bresnahan time has come my friend :)
haha I laughed at the end when Chris says "Fuck you, of course we are gonna do some drifting!"
It’s great to watch this video 10 years later now that the 4 series has been so successful. Makes you think bmw knows what they’re doing! I had a 435i and drove it up to 170k miles. Loved that car
Chris... you get my vote for car reviewer of the decade!!!! That may not matter to you, but thank you anyway for such an awesome simple DRIVERS review!
why would you tell chris harris not to drift? bro?
this is why everyone LOVES chris harris . He drives the cars like there meant to be driven.!!! another GREAT review. keep it coming Harris.
Chris Harris is always a joy to listen to...and the 435i just looks amazing. Very excited about the M4 :)
I am working right now on reaching financial liberty. Chris Harris' videos motivate me to keep on goin' and drive and own the cars he does!!! You're the best Chris!!
No drifting (I'm guessing) was the brief to all the journalists, don't want to make bmw look bad and spin in off. If I had an M4 I'd trust Harris to ring it's neck and bring it back in one piece everytime.
Ive had my 435 for about 6 years now and I still absolutely love it! A couple bolt ons and a stage 2 tune turns this car into a monster. Thankfully BMW is one of the last manufacturers that build drivers cars, so mine is a manual!
"It's a BMW, OF COURSE were going to do some drifting"
-Proud M5 owner
Yo I know this is an old comment but nice ISF 😍
@@sesh3508 Thanks!
You just gotta love Chris and the calm, cool and collected manner in which he sticks it to the man. It makes the colorful language seem less vulgar. And as for the looks of this new model, I really like the way the rear window and "C" pilar flow nicely into the trunk. Looks very sleek. Oh, and don't get me started on the rear amber turn signals of the M-model (not sure the 335i had them), simply beautiful. As good as the paddles are, make mine a manual.
Chris, motoring world needs more people like you, especially in top managment of car companies :D You're the man!
People love chris harris because he's the embodiment of every kind of driver out there, he's what we'd all presumably love to be in a stig type of essence and obliterating the rear tires of every car he drives isn't mindless as most people think, its the true performance and raw emotion of the car and he's a rebel in a type of way, you don't tell him how to drive the car, he's connected with the road and the car is driving him.
Loved the "no drifting" commentary as the Bimmer slides across my screen... priceless lol
Thank you Chris Harris !! You are the first and only one out that has the balls to call out on bmw's stupid decision to rename the 3 series to a 4 and even more the 4 series being the 2 door ! Thank you again !
"eeef you of course we are gonna do some drifting"... That was great.
Amazing looking car but I agree wish BMW didn't mess with the naming and the 4 series thimg
My 435i coupe is now at 165,000 miles in 2024 and it still runs like new. Such a beautiful car to look at and fun to drive.
Dinan Stage 1 tune, good for 360 hp and 392 ft-tq, and does NOT void your warranty. And before some idiot says something about those numbers not being wheel horse power, we ALL already know those are not wheel horse power numbers... but neither are the stock "300 300" BMW says the car has. So, we're comparing, apples to apples. Another quick note, the stock engine may be closer to 320hp... Either way, if you can afford a $60,000 435i spending $2,000 for the Dinan tune should be an easy decision.
Chris Harris is by far the best car host I have ever seen. Bravo sir!
i absolutely love it
this video is why chris harris is the best auto journalist out there.
"I need to get rid of you"
*Presses button with a Stove icon on it*
I quite like this guy's style. About the 6th video with him I took a look at. Informative, relaxed, yet ... not boring. Carry on.
The perfect sleeper car..
+Eric Brandenburg No that much of a sleeper tbf, at least not with the M-Sports package.
The M-Sport package is nothing more than ground effects along with suspension drop.
Eric Brandenburg Indeed, but it looks so much more agressive.
Agreed but not worth the extra 11 grand IMO.
I love mine.
The M-package of the 4-series costs 15 000 swedish crowns, which is 1 800 dollars. Not that much money.
the man just makes me smile. i like the looks a lot but i do agree with chris on the 4 subject.
can you drift with a 428i?
Oh yes u can!
+Dylan Singewald you can drift anything in the wet :p
+Dylan Singewald
you can drift a 320d!
+Dylan Singewald i drifted a 320d touring so yes u should be able to
Whick BMW can't you drift with? Lol
finally someone films what i consider (i used to live nearby) one of the most beautiful natural landscape and roads in Europe. oh by the yes i am portuguese
"ordinary". Spoken like someone who doesn't have to pay for the cars he drives.
I think he meant to say: ordinary for that kind of money, 40 grand
Such a great video & presentation. You are absolutely THE BEST at what you are doing and in the way you are doing it. Keep on the great work and keep on posting.
Thank you.
NANI?! NO DORIFTO??!!?!
Lmao!!.... I have the sound effects in my head even! Subarashiiiiii!! wa'Dorifto!!! Chris Senpai!!
LMAO no better way of putting it
Chris Harris is the man.. Direct, Articulate and spot on..
NEIN DRIFTING!!!
Good on you, Chris! I have a 335i and an E46 M3. I step the rear around at least a little every time I drive them. That's the magic of these cars, controllable, sublime hooligans...
Description should be but not buy
never a boring review from chris harris
Chris they are afraid that the diff would give up after 1 lap of drift. Thats how shitty cars are built these days :(
well not really, he's tested it now. BMW's especially the 35's and the M's are meant to be driven like this. Fun
You sad little fuck =))
Awesome review! I can't waiti to see Chris review the M4. And remember "No Drifting!" ;)
The car's front fenders are just so ugly... like a pair of bras.
Answer- M sport package
Haha i agree.
Great promotion for BMW with Crhis Harris, drifting is why many people choose BMW
Really cool car , don't fancy the front end too much. Beautiful scenario!
Great Review, Chris. A pretty positive one. I am very excited for this car. The M3/4 should be a real treat.
It follows BMW's mantra of understated styling with benchmark performance and engineering. The styling is very conservative and classy, but not "hey, look at me" ostentatious(you could always paint match the FUNCTIONAL fender mounted air breather to the car).
That's the kind of car I want, that's the kind of car I want to age with me, and not end up looking silly in it as I get older.
Enjoy the views, it's my beatiful country, PORTUGAL! Thanks for the release in Portugal BMW!
Chris Harris cannot be told what to do! Well played, Mr. Harris!
Thanks Crisharris I enjoy your movies very much. Remember I am from south Africa so we do get such a car here but I don't have one myself. I have seen many on the roads even 428i and 420i and 320i and 316i and 318i and 320d and 420d and 330d and 335i and 340i and 440i and m3 and m4 but even if bmw told me don't drift I would note drift it because I might crash it. all in all a very good review lets applause for mister chris harris!
I was struggling if to get a CLA in the future but man, this 4-series look brilliant, and more after reading the specs, new techlogy, chasis, etc it has. I never liked german cars in the past but they are doing a brilliant work lately.
Great review Chris!
Chris Harris is a true host for the driving experience. A perfect blend of gentleman and hoodlum.
Only negative about this video is its length!!!! MORE CHRIS HARRIS!
I think Portugal deserves a review of something more...exciting!
Come back any time!
THANK YOU CHRIS!! I worked for BMW for almost four years and attended many driver training and new vehicle launch events. To be fair, this wasn't always the case but I have definitely heard many variations of the"no drifting" request before, its like the guy who usually runs the event couldn't make it so he sent his grandpa instead. continue in next comment for the example:
Awesome, as I thought. Thank you so much! Have a GREAT week and thanks again for the help :)
a new Chris Harris video. Perfect present for my birthday :)
"Morally wrong not to..." drift. Top man.
/DRIVE you guys are on a wonderful wonderful role! /driveclean and /chrisharris on cars in the same week! amazeballs!
The M sport 435i looks bloody brilliant!
thx for drifting this vid. would of been so. empty and bored. just seen the car drift makes me want to own one. awesome Chris !!! woo wwoo
ROFLOL ..... wonderfull. I just love how you put [CAR ENGINE] in the subtitles when it should have been [TIRE SQUEAL]
Chris Harris: Ultimate Automotive Rebel
Chris,I really enjoy your videos and would like to ask your opinion what kind of car should I get.Right now I have 2005 530i 6sp sport pack,i am considering 2007-up 335 6speed coupe,2008-2011 535i 6sp,and 2012-13 335i or 328i sedan 6sp.love the dinamics of 135i 6sp,but I think it don't look refined enough from outside.I would also consider other makes.Thanks
This is still lovely
excited for the M4 lol. But will they do a M435i to slot underneath the M4 like they are suppose to be doing with the M2 and M235i?
Chris Harris continues to be the best car-show host aside from the TG crew. Excellent watch.
Thanks Chris for come to Portugal i hope that you have enjoyed my country :)
Awesome looks, I'll get me one of these as soon as it gets here
exactly and remember that we already have an 8 series coupe and the 2 series coupe will be out next year (using the naming convention of the old 2002 coupe).
Needs to be more radical looking! BMW filling a gap that doesn't exist
LOVE the video though Chris!! as always!
Keep them coming!
*****CHRIS HARRIS FOR NEXT TOP GEAR PRESENTER******
the view from Arrábida to Tróia! well chosen!
Need more Rebels like Chris .
Clarify me a doubt. This road test was shot in Setúbal (Portugal), wasn't it ??
Beautiful place !
Nobody can tell what Chris Harris should or shouldn't do because Chris Harris is the best!
Cruised passed Chris Harris on my way to Cascais, saw the 435i and recognised him. New design looks better on the road than in photos, however I was expected something more different than the previous generation.
I love your reviews, they always seem to make my day:)
It's just a name (or a number ), it still is a cracking BMW! And they didn't kill the 3 series so don't panic! BMW is making the lineup more fresh and I like it.
guys, it's only the beginning of the product life cycle for 435i. 335is/335i with M sport package did NOT get released until later on when the standard 335i was out on the market for some time.
that being said, Edward I believe they will be offering DCT later on when the 435 starts appearing on the streets. just a matter of time when they start offering M packages on 435i like the E92 generation. it makes NO sense for them to release a new generation of the same car but with worse transmission.
Man I would have been so disappointed if you didn't drift there haha ! Great job mate ;)
That last statement made it right.
i believe making it 4 series will help buyers/enthusiasts separate the 3 series folks who are generally normal people. i was wanting to buy an m3, but it just hides in the 3 series crowd; for a normal eye its a 3 series. Thanks for your reviews Chris we love them..
It may look like a 3 series with the rear doors removed, but actually, the WHOLE body panel is new, not from the 3 series F30. Only the bonnet is shared between the 3 Series F30 and the 4 Series F32
Chris tells it like it is, and thats why he's my favorite
i never get in my bmw and not play with the back a little....notice that i do it in town mostly so i have a quite slippery surface :D E36 classic for life
Pulse Width Modulation on the LED's. Rather than just simply keeping the LED's on, they flicker on and off rapidly. Your eyes don't pick it up but it does get picked up on a camera depending on the shutter speed.
@Nick Upson, it may be a competitor but do not just purely look at 0-60 times especially when the s5 is awd and the bmw rwd. Sure in a straight line it'll be quicker however if you watch some videos on handling the bmw will pull away in the bends and s5 keep up in straights
I own a 435ix M performance M2 trim. I like it but this is my first BMW so I'm not sure if the 3 series would be better? Why no drifting?
It's Got the Performance! That's what counts. Looking forward to seeing Chris on the M version!
in the states, the 428 will start in the 41 to 42 range and the 435 will be 49 to 50 to start...
I feel the same why with my X5 its so amazing what BMW is doing with their normal cars today. My X5 has 350 BHP with 2 turbos and that 6 liter roar is amazing with the whistle of the turbo. Its Too bad most of the people (suburban moms) who drive them don't drive them like they should be driven. BMW Owners you know how I feel
I was on the market for a 335i coupe (E92) a couple of months ago. They couldn't find me one in the color and with the options *with manual transmission*. They tried selling me on a 435i. I gave up and, it may sound crazy, but I went ahead and got a BRZ! :p Saving the extra cash for some modifications in a few months…
Oh, and I bought the BRZ and was going to lease the 335i! :P
like 2 months ago, maybe less i was cruising around in the guincho area and i noticed that there were so many 4-series driving by me, all with german plates, same colour and everything.. kinda sad how i could have passed by you and/or carlos lago without even realizing it until now
One man's atrocity is another's personal choice. I dislike moon roofs more than I dislike CF. The moon roof would only make the car more top heavy & I like the look of a pure white roof that matches the body. Even the body shop said it looks better. I don't know if you're old enough but back in '77 & later models, the bottom of 320s under the doors & bumpers where all flat black. I had mine painted white then too. If memory serves me right, my '93 also had flat black bottom & I painted it white.
Is the 235i much more fun? Why not do a track day in your BMW 435i?
stock for stock, I'd still take my 335is coupe any and every day.
Looking forward to those M packs though... I assume that will be like the 'is' version of this 435i. But hopefully by then, I'll be in an M4!
Love your reviews Chris!!
Perhaps you should have tried the M Sport 6MT verses a boorish automatic. I love mine especially in the Sport modes
Well it's good that the power may be understated, the power pack will be a requirement for me though
OMG how should i live knowing bmw changed the name of one of its legendary products.I cant eat,i cant sleep ,i cant shit.Humanity cant handle this either.
Great review! And 6 minutes and 22 seconds is freaking amazing when its FREE =)
I like this guys reviews
What are they gonna do, ban him like Ferrari, he gets mad views, I dont think so. Keep it up Chris, you are the man