I had the 2016 428i GC since May and I LOVE every single bit of it, I haven't noticed the top of the dash until you mentioned it and I agree some aspects need touch ups but damn, driving this beast to work everyday in traffic still puts a grin on my face! Performance is amazing even in Eco pro as you said, good review! :)
I own the 428i GC with xDrive. I have owned everything from a Buick Grand National to a GMC Denali. In fact, I'm picking up a Dodge Durango R/T next week. All that being said, my 428i GC is my favorite car to drive. The low center of gravity, evenly split front to rear weight ratio and it's Jekyll and Hyde personality when you select Sport and Sport+ over Eco and Comfort make it exciting to drive. I often forget that it's only a four cylinder twin turbo engine as its acceleration make it behave more like a HEMI V8! Throw in the fact that it has 3 split fold down rear seats, all wheel drive, hatchback hidden within sport coupe styling and the optional red leather seats and you have a super exotic car feel with all comforts, conveniences and practicalities need for most families. In fact, this is the car to buy if you don't want to give up a luxury, yet sporty car for an SUV or minivan when you have a family... makes me wonder why I would need the new Durango when I see myself typing this. I guess I'm looking for a muscle truck that can also haul the family. Either way, I'm refusing to compromise the thrill of driving completely for the sake of hauling kids and groceries. If you can't afford to have two cars, this is definitely the car to get.
+Fred Romero Personally I believe the Durango R/T is one of the single most underappreciated vehicles on the market. It just has that feeling of being just the right amount of OTT. It's loud, it's big, it's proud, and it has comfortable seating for seven, lovely leather interior, and surprising amounts of cargo space. I'd say it's the perfect machine for you if you like the GC but have big dogs and a few kids.
Having driven a 3 series for over 13 years, and have been asked many times what it is with BMWs that make them appealing to me. I always say the same thing: BMW 'just do it right'. They drive better than just about everything else that's out there.
I personally am looking to purchase a new 428i by the end of the year. I currently have a 2014 328i (and I had a 2009 328i before that). The reason I want a 428i is because I don't think I'm ready for a 5 series but I definitely want a bit of an "upgrade" from a 3 series. I love the style of it and the way the back comes down on the GranCoupe. Great video!
+Chris Ogaz As I said, I think the 428 GC is the best car you can get for the money. That said I do prefer the steering feel of the 15 MY cars, so if you can find one left over, you'll get better driving feel and you'll definitely be able to get a killer deal on it.
428 is the best bang for the buck. I’ve got a JB4 hooked up running E85 with downpipe. 362HP at the wheels. Very few 2 liter cars if any are doing anything close. At almost 200HP per liter I ask anyone to show me anything close to that performance. My buddy has a manual 2002 C5 Corvette and I can smoke him up to 80 all day. I do have Xdrive and my 8 speed auto shifts almost as fast as a PDK. I highly recommend getting Xdrive!!!! Overall the 428/435 are amazing sleepers!!! The mod community for these cars is enormous and in a pinch you can carry 4 people. I wasn’t even a BMW guy until I drove it. Try it, you might like it. Peace.
Had a BMW 528i and left to try Lexus and Acura. I'm back to BMW via 428i. I feel once you own a BMW and drive it, the driving experience is like an addictive drug. I've been searching for a BMW driving experience outside BMW due to the high cost of ownership in German replacement parts but I can't find a comparable experience.
I’m getting my 2016 428i GC iDrive (28k miles) delivered this Saturday! :-) Any additional tips that would help me have a good time in my daily driver would be greatly appreciated!
I have this car and you are right about the driving. It’s a 4 cylinder but powerful… I love my car I only wish my seats went up a little higher 🤣… oh and I have red interior so yea I love my vehicle
I had the 2016 428i GC since May and I LOVE every single bit of it, I haven't noticed the top of the dash until you mentioned it and I agree some aspects need touch ups but damn, driving this beast to work everyday in traffic still puts a grin on my face! Performance is amazing even in Eco pro as you said, good review!
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I own the 428i GC with xDrive. I have owned everything from a Buick Grand National to a GMC Denali. In fact, I'm picking up a Dodge Durango R/T next week. All that being said, my 428i GC is my favorite car to drive. The low center of gravity, evenly split front to rear weight ratio and it's Jekyll and Hyde personality when you select Sport and Sport+ over Eco and Comfort make it exciting to drive. I often forget that it's only a four cylinder twin turbo engine as its acceleration make it behave more like a HEMI V8! Throw in the fact that it has 3 split fold down rear seats, all wheel drive, hatchback hidden within sport coupe styling and the optional red leather seats and you have a super exotic car feel with all comforts, conveniences and practicalities need for most families. In fact, this is the car to buy if you don't want to give up a luxury, yet sporty car for an SUV or minivan when you have a family... makes me wonder why I would need the new Durango when I see myself typing this. I guess I'm looking for a muscle truck that can also haul the family. Either way, I'm refusing to compromise the thrill of driving completely for the sake of hauling kids and groceries. If you can't afford to have two cars, this is definitely the car to get.
+Fred Romero Personally I believe the Durango R/T is one of the single most underappreciated vehicles on the market. It just has that feeling of being just the right amount of OTT. It's loud, it's big, it's proud, and it has comfortable seating for seven, lovely leather interior, and surprising amounts of cargo space. I'd say it's the perfect machine for you if you like the GC but have big dogs and a few kids.
Having driven a 3 series for over 13 years, and have been asked many times what it is with BMWs that make them appealing to me. I always say the same thing: BMW 'just do it right'. They drive better than just about everything else that's out there.
I personally am looking to purchase a new 428i by the end of the year. I currently have a 2014 328i (and I had a 2009 328i before that). The reason I want a 428i is because I don't think I'm ready for a 5 series but I definitely want a bit of an "upgrade" from a 3 series. I love the style of it and the way the back comes down on the GranCoupe. Great video!
+Chris Ogaz As I said, I think the 428 GC is the best car you can get for the money. That said I do prefer the steering feel of the 15 MY cars, so if you can find one left over, you'll get better driving feel and you'll definitely be able to get a killer deal on it.
428 is the best bang for the buck. I’ve got a JB4 hooked up running E85 with downpipe. 362HP at the wheels. Very few 2 liter cars if any are doing anything close. At almost 200HP per liter I ask anyone to show me anything close to that performance. My buddy has a manual 2002 C5 Corvette and I can smoke him up to 80 all day. I do have Xdrive and my 8 speed auto shifts almost as fast as a PDK. I highly recommend getting Xdrive!!!! Overall the 428/435 are amazing sleepers!!! The mod community for these cars is enormous and in a pinch you can carry 4 people. I wasn’t even a BMW guy until I drove it. Try it, you might like it. Peace.
Had a BMW 528i and left to try Lexus and Acura. I'm back to BMW via 428i. I feel once you own a BMW and drive it, the driving experience is like an addictive drug. I've been searching for a BMW driving experience outside BMW due to the high cost of ownership in German replacement parts but I can't find a comparable experience.
I’m getting my 2016 428i GC iDrive (28k miles) delivered this Saturday! :-) Any additional tips that would help me have a good time in my daily driver would be greatly appreciated!
I fell asleep ! Your sideburns killed the video
RoBeLo TV hey he obviously loves Neil Young. Give him a break.
but how does one turn off the a/c compressor in a 2015 428i?
Interior room vs infiniti q50?
I have this car and you are right about the driving. It’s a 4 cylinder but powerful… I love my car I only wish my seats went up a little higher 🤣… oh and I have red interior so yea I love my vehicle
Awesome show !!
A5 sportback is a competitor
Great video:)
+Otto Juhani Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.