I remember a few years back. It was a lovely summer's morning. Sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a man in a BMW 435i convertible. I looked at him and he glanced on forward and I just thought to myself, this guy knows exactly what he's about. I had instant respect for him as he sat there in his Melbourne Red Metallic 4 series convertible with the roof down on a lovely morning. It was a stunning car.
I was busting for 3.0d G coupé a few months ago, but the boss don't like beemers! I ended up buying a E class 250 coupe with that Chesterfield burgundy leather. Its a great 'other' choice. Top review, yet again Matt 👍
I've had a 430i coupe for 3 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face when I drive it. It's the perfect balance between practicality and comfort while still being sporty. The back seats can carry 2 adults under 6' and the boot's a good size. The biggest improvement I made was to swap the tyres from run flats; instant reduction in road noise, got rid of the harsh ride and that's without the adaptive dampers so I would imagine with those fitted it would be an even bigger improvement. The interior whilst not the most exciting to look at is extremely well built with great ergonomics and not a single squeak or rattle. The red leather isn't as garish to look at in real life as it looks on camera. I also looked at the C Class couple which although looks more upmarket on the inside doesn't actually feel that classy once you start touching and prodding the materials. I had a remap put on mine so it's pushing close to 300hp now which has made a difference to not only performance but also economy, I'm averaging 40.5mpg. It really has been a pleasure to own the car and I'd highly recommend test driving one if you are in the market for a car like this.
@@gw7624 mixed driving, probably 60% motorway. I was getting around 36 before I remapped it but saw a decent improvement afterwards. Obviously this is driving with a light right foot and only gunning it when I really need to. If I thrash it all the time I can soon see it drop to low 30s. I think the B48 is an under rated engine because its only a 4 pot, it might not have the sound we all love with the B58 but with the way fuel prices are these days I'm glad I didn't get the 440i as I think with the remap giving near 300hp its more than adequate for roads.
As a fellow late 20’s man making good money and having a gym membership with a BMW 4 series, I approve with everything said about this car review haha Great review 👍
Over 2 years with 4 GC 430D, still love it. Have been planning to change but newer uglier 4 GC in 420i is way more expensive. Done over 73K but still feels as new as day 1. Absolutely lovely machine, good mileage, torque, space. It is just perfect.
When I worked for BMW and we went over there to work for a while we got one of these as a hire car, I absolutely loved it, I don’t think anybody walked away thinking it was crappy
Something have always liked about BMW is cruise control on the steering wheel, should be standard on all cars. Really hate those cruise stalks behind the steering wheel.
I've had two 4 series 14' plate 420d mineral grey, red interior and a 17' plate 435d xdrive carbon black, oyster interior. Both very good cars with no mechanical or electrical issues. I would agree that the six cyclinder's on the 435d was a much smoother ride and the power - wow! the review is spot on. Currently driving a new MK8 GTD and would love to get back into a 4 series soon!
Matt I purchased a 420d m sport grand coupe in April on a 68 plate and I still absolutely love it. I wasn’t looking to buy 1 but stumbled across it whilst looking on line for a new car !! It looked stunning and I saved it to my favourites , but after being disillusioned to dealers just wanting the deal to suit them instead of the customer , I couldn’t refuse the offer for said car. The drive is perfect in my opinion and feels very planted and solid on the road and like yours comes with some very good added extras. Yes it’s only a 2litre turbo diesel but once in sport mode it’s got some punch when needed but fuel economy is still very good 👍. For a car I wasn’t looking for…..this is going to be a purchase I’ll enjoy for quite a few years. Keep up the good work Matt Regards Kev
I did 247k miles in my 520d. Fab workhorse. Sold it earlier this year... still going strong, and with prices the way they are now, I wish I had waited. It owed me nothing. Great reviewed Matt, I like these.
@@The_Noticer. I just laughed my own lung outside, you don't know his insurance prices some people pay 300 bucks a year to drive a bmw because they have experience, road tax for 4 series is like 30 a year, I think you never owned a car in you're own life. lololol
@@ItZFlipz You laugh because I can't imply his road taxes, yet you do the same thing. Here in NL, diesels are extremely expensive to own. Like 175-200 euro per month in road taxes alone for this one in particular. Try not flying off the handle next time, so you dont embarass yourself like this. Cretin.
I really love the 4 Series Gran Coupé. It's the perfect BMW in my opinion, and you can get a good diesel version with all the BMW quality for 20k in my experience.
Bought one of the last GC 420d M Sport models new in 2020. Rides extremely well, excellent mpg, acceleration very linear and just keep pulling - more than enough for general use. Excellent auto-box, and the BMW steering wheel is an absolute joy to hold. Downsides: a touch gruff on start up and in first gear, but into second and through the box becomes silky-smooth and quiet. Surprising that the door mirrors don’t fold in so you’re always a bit concerned in a car park or worried they’ll get knocked off if street parking, and bear in mind you sit much lower down than you might think in one of these - that would be seen as a positive for some, a pain for others. It’s a personal preference thing but it’s worth pointing out as not many reviewers mention this and if it’s an issue to you it might be best to look elsewhere. Hope that helps.
Had a 430D for two years. Only shares one body panel with the 3 series. Beautiful car and cheap to run, once, using Ecopro I managed 63.4 mpg. Should have kept it.
My 420d GC is by far the best car I've ever owned. Great for any journey and averages 55mpg, even after a Superchips re map. It was perfect for moving my daughter's stuff to Uni and pretty handy around Thruxton too. 😁
took my bmw for a service and they gave me one of these for the day while mine was getting done. i didnt want to give it back. was one of the best handling cars iv ever driven. beautiful car.
@@shiTthebed86 I have a M5 which is pretty low to be fair but the Z4 is on another level...Quite literally. Would be fine in Summer I guess with the roof down for the head room but I struggle to get out of it as it's so low 😄
The economy you get for the performance is unbelievable, and while the 440i is nice you can’t get a better performance diesel than the 435d xdrive! I picked mine over an M4 and I have no regrets, it’s the ultimate sleeper car for those who don’t know what the 35+ models are about (which turns out there’s a lot of)
I've had 2 of these... a 435d and now a 440i, both GC. I adore them. Great practicality and I personally think they're gorgeous. The newer ones look hideous. I have no "casual acquaintances" to speak of, however. :(
@@maxmorris4562 I can't say I agree sadly, I don't like any new BMW designs really. The new 2 is OK, but prefer the older one. I WISH it didn't bother me, but it does. I'd still have a new M3 Touring though. That is 100% my dream car. But definitely not a good looking car imo.
Great review, mines a 420d in Carbon black (completely agree with you on it being the best colour) with the white dacota leather interior. The car's great on fuel, comfy, smart and the list goes on.
I picked up a pre-owned 2019 440i Gran Coupe and absolutely love the car. It’s perfect in size and the B58 engine is perfect. This is a very fun car to drive.
Tell you what Matt, every time I start daydreaming about my next car I RUclips it and you have done a video on it. And I know it’s going to tell me everything I need to know about the car in a clear and funny easy to watch way. Soon you’ll be the go to on every ‘normal’ secondhand car review, more so than carwow or top gear. Keep up the hard work mate. Have a great 2023
Hi Matt. Like you I love big 4 door 6 cylinder BMWs. I remember My dad buying an 6months old ex demo 1991 525i. Fantastic was and understatement I used to “borrow” it and would slide the arse out on many a big roundabout. Such fun. I think the 6 cylinder petrol is a great engine and to all those who say it uses too much fuel, they really need to enjoy life more and inject some fun in to their sad life. This review made smile that BMW can still give you that experience!! Take care. .
I bought this earlier in the week. Pick it up in a few days time. 420d 2018 snapper rocks blue with beige interior. Looks absolutely stunning. Thanks to this review specifically!
I had a black 2015 plate Gran Coupe 420D M Sport. It was a great car. In 2019 changed it for 430D x Drive coupe. Great car the perfect blend of performance and economy. It's better on fuel than my 420D. I agree don't just use supermarket fuel. I am not sold on the new shape so my next car will need to be something else.
I bought a 2016 435d 2 door and it's an absolute beast 😎 and in normal mode it does have a really nice comfortable ride for about town then everything tightens up when in sport 👍🔥🔥 fantastic car and amazingly I'm getting 45mpg on average....not bad with it mapped to just under 400bhp! That's insane as my 2.2d Mazda 3 was getting the same lol
@@W0nka76 I'm mostly in comfort going to work and back so I would say I'm at least 80 motorway miles and possibly the stage 1 remap has made a difference as I'm quite surprised at the mpg for such a powerful car....some cars mate that's for sure 😎🔥🔥🔥
I have a BMW 220i which is a smaller 4 series, with 2 doors only. It’s an absolute dream. Yes my servicing bills are a tad higher than a typical car but it’s worth it. Getting from A to B is fun. Every time I drive someone else’s car I miss mine.
My Wife had one of these as a company car for four years. Asides from a recall (I think) on the EGR valve, it gave no trouble at all, averaging between 800 and 1K miles per week. Agree with everything you say about the refinement ride and comfort, and the hatch really does help with practicality. Ours was in mineral grey with beige leather, your slaughterhouse interior looks better with white! 🤣👍 Good review as usual.
@@jamj59 Yes, it was a crazy amount, all over the country and in Europe. She loved it, I just wished it was the 6 cylinder though...I loved the range it had though, its replacement is an X1 25e, nice but an 8 gallon petrol tank vs the Gran Coupe diesel, I see more frequent fuel stops in our future...
As a late 20s male, who makes good money, works out and has lots of “casual acquaintances” this is now my favorite review. Picking up my 2015 435i gran coupe tomorrow
I went for the 3 series because of the price difference. Feel like they are cheaper to buy and still hold value better than 4 series when that time to sell it eventually comes.
Actually 4 series hold their value better. If you check for similar mileage and spec you’ll find an older 4 series is still more expensive than the older 3 series.
I did exactly the same and believe me I strongly disagree with that review. Owning 330d same year for 3 years i test drive at the time the 430d and 330d. I really don't understand why the 4 series is more expensive honestly. 4 series was meant to replace the 3 series coupe and convertable models. The one on the review 2 litre diesel is horrible noisy gutless engine. The idle on many of it is rough and really not pleasant.
Oh, ok, my mistake then. But still, 3 series is quite a lot easier to sell considering its popularity (at least in my country). I would prefer the 4 series GC because of the awesome trunk opening, but I just couldn’t justify the price difference (and sellability was important too, if that’s a word)
The consumption for me is 6.3 litres per 100 kilometers around town and about 4.5 on open road. I own 320d which is really economical. I also drive carefully (not rushing when it’s time to take off, not flying into red lights and stomping on brakes)
After your review of a 530GT last year , I treated myself to a luxury car for the 1st time BMW 630dGT and love it ,auto box , digital dash, never had these things before, to me its like an event every time I drive it ,the only thing I disagree on, I love the electronic brake with the auto hold function, it makes it so easy to drive, great reviews as always.
At 64 nearly 65, I am looking at getting a 4 series Grand Coupe 435D x drive with Red or Cream interior. So that’s the kudos of twenty somethings destroyed.
I've got the 640D Gran coupe. It's an absolute beast and a real head turner. I get stopped all the time and asked about it when I'm parking up. Although diesel, its 3.00 litre turbo and goes like Sh#t off a Teflon coated shovel. Stunning! Quiet too. The only fault? Parking it. Its bloody massive and even with rear camera, visibility is poor especially at night. The alloys are kerb magnets..
Boss had a 640d GC a few years back. Fabulous car in every respect - apart from the standard M-Sport suspension. It was so hard that I couldn't drive it for more than an hour without climbing out with a knackered spine. Adaptive dampers a must!
I have a 2018 one of these, and the main reasons for swapping this from an A4, was the xdrive and folding rear seats as stanard, unlike the 3 series which charges for folding rear seats. Plus it looks much better than the three series,
Totally agree, 3 series looks boring in comparison. My neighbour has the 3 series and parks behind me and each time I see them parked up, I get a smile on my face 😀
I picked up a 435i even with four doors it's such a beautiful piece definitely looks special . Now I'm. Hunting the m4 but won't let the 435i go giving smaller cars a run for the money
Got a 435d GC two weeks ago, wow it’s quick… love the sound as well. Makes a cracking family car, even the travel sick prone children love it, say it is much better than the A6 it replaced
Too fat. I like beemers but they are just too big in diameter on this gen and rim thickness. The next gen have addressed the diameter size but still for people with Andre the Giant sized fingers
Have a 440i and it's fantastic. Particularly with the Harmon Kardon speakers which are very good. I just try not to watch the petrol gauge visibly moving down in Sport mode
I have a 2016 pearl black Msport 420d with cream leather and can only endorse everything Matt says about it. Fantastic all rounder....just a real pleasure to drive every day and around 60mpg on my commute. On 115k now and doesn't miss a beat with no rattles.
One of the side benefits from your videos is watching the Peak District scenery as you drive along. Unfortunately not today with that fog. You make great videos and a consistently entertaining style in your delivery.
I have the 435d iX Convertible. I disagree about the value of XDrive, as I find 4WD with Michelin CrossClimate tyres make it a great all rounder. I love the huge 6-cylinder torque, reasonable mg and surprisingly good ride comfort. The most surprising aspect is how utterly solid I feels with the roof down. I too have the red leather which suits the car well.
Recently sold my wife’s 435d GC xdrive which had the same spec as the GC in the video, apart from all the stick on bits on the outside. Absolutely great car, engine was immense and the car was a riot on a cold morning with cold tires. I was pleased to hear you liked the car as we would have another in a heartbeat.
Betteridge's law states, that when there is a question in a headline, as you do constantly; the answer is "no". And it applies in your situation as well
Great review as always, I do like the 4 series but have to disagree with the red interior and my. Main gripe with bms is I find the interiors boring. Outside its a cracking car and much better car than the 3 series especially the coupe.
Real head turner. Myself also not a 3 Series fan, since there are just TOO many on the roads, besides being cramped on the inside and quite bulky when parked inside a smallish garage.
Picked up a 420dGC about 3 months back and couldn’t be happier, was looking at the 5 but there wasn’t a configuration to match the 4GC, looks, practicality, drive, brilliant, totally agree with the review! 👏, not sure on the spec reviewed though, mine is an //M but blue with ivory, I think black with red and those aftermarket lip spoilers is a bit much ha
Totally agree and pretty much same here although bought it 7 months ago. Went for black with black int. as that was the colour available with my preferred spec and price, but would've preferred blue perhaps. Anyway cracking car and couldn't be happier with it.
@@LyricalWax black on black is nice, just not the red ha, my girlfriend has black on black 2door, the Msport+ which is a great looking car, esp the bigger diamond cut 19” wheels 👌
I’ve been looking at one of these as I’d like something sporty, but need four doors to transport my old folks around. I’ve noticed that on the second hand market, it’s not such a big price jump from a 420 to a 430 model (if you want a bit more shove). You are absolutely right about BMW main dealers too.
Mate, everything you like about that car is the same as why I like my Kia Stinger so much; great looks, lift back, red leather etc. Except mine is a twin turbo V6. Never thought I’d love a Kia, but there you go (plus it’s about the car, not the brand).
Picking up my 2021 420i Gran Coupe petrol today with just over 4k miles on it and really enjoyed (and relieved) with this positive review Matt. Am also an accountant and will take this opportunity now to apologise for all those Monday mornings. Will try to do better! Excellent video as always!
I have just brought a 2014 gran coupe 420d luxury in imperial blue with oyster leather interior. I did look at an msport but the luxury had additional sunroof, gun metal grey multi spoke holidays and the professional sat nav and those things swung it for me. Very impressed with the car. I am usually a 5 series guy but was looking for something not so big, not really a fan of the 3 series and then I saw this review and thought yeah why not. Oh yeah, I like the xdrive which seems to grip well
I have a 430d GC had it for 4 years M Sport and it is the best car I have owned (had 30 cars) fun to drive and has everything I want. I plan to keep it until I hit 200K currently on 61K.
Hate to break it to you - they’ve dropped the non-M V8 5 series, so no 550i anymore. They’ve dropped all three GT models too. Fastest wagon is now the 540i in the UK, with a supercharged V6 and about 340hp. Makes a lot of sense really - I don’t think I ever saw a 550i.
2 years ago in lockdown I was looking for this 4 series but with xdrive it looked great with the boot space I needed ! Anyway a 3 series GT 2.0 came up with 40k on the clock and got to say not had one complaint not everybody’s cup of tea but when that rear spoiler comes out of the boot at 64mph still gives me a thrill , Nice review Matt keep them coming …..
I also have a 3 series GT. Think it could be fun to have you review that model. Many of the things you say you love about the 4 series, you also find in the 3GT. 👍
@@HighPeakAutos even worse is that even if you can close the door onto the first "catch" and it isnt properly closed, the auto box locks and won't let you drive!
During my last mid life crisis I bought a used 2016 435d X drive M Sport, lovely car but dangerously wooly steering. The 2018 435d X drive M Sport coupe I had was a slight improvement but I never understood why BMW failed so spectacularly to give us a car that could hold a straight line. Almost bought another the other day as I do miss the sheer power of these cars but can only afford 6 year fairly old high mile cars now so probably not the most sensible move.
I’m about to hit 120k miles in my 16 plate 420d gran coupé and it still drives brilliantly - feels like it has another 60k in it at least! Fantastic car.
Must admit I don’t quite understand the criticism of the 3 series in relation to the 4 gran sport. The 3 has same size boot as the 4, more rear room and is fractionally lighter model for model. The F30 is actually one of the lightest in its class. Do agree the 4 is a lovely looking thing though.
In my opinion I believe the best BMW 3 series was E46 era. Whether it was a sedan, convertible or coupe model all of them were stunning. Matter of fact I am looking to buy one that goes along with my E53 X5. BMW rocks!
Enjoyed the review. The red leather really makes the interior a nicer place to sit than the dull black that most BMW cars have. I got 225,000 miles from my 520d without any mechanical faults.
That front splitter is a nightmare. I had a 440i and it caught everywhere, the car wasn’t lowered. Now I’ve got an m2 comp with a front splitter and it doesn’t catch at all. Weird that.
Thanks for that piece of advice! I was contemplating aftermarket front splitter but sounds like it will be a nightmare! Will stick to standard M Sport.
I have a 420i 2017 gran coupe and I love it. Black with black interior, black wheels, blue m sport calipers and digital dash. How did you find the mpg on your 420i? I have tried my best to be economical and the best I seem to be able to get is 30mpg driving in a city? Only had it 3 weeks so I'm still finding my way with it.
As one who bought a then four year old 2012 520d with 75k miles on, I can confirm that getting them over 150k is easy. I've had it over 5 years now, and still love it. Only thing I'd change it for is one with a 6 cylinder engine (either petrol or diesel) and memory seats
Running a 2010 E92 330D auto, great car. I would have one of these 4 series but no way with the red interior, tasteless IMHO, it's not even a decent shade of red. Keep em coming .
I remember a few years back. It was a lovely summer's morning. Sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a man in a BMW 435i convertible. I looked at him and he glanced on forward and I just thought to myself, this guy knows exactly what he's about. I had instant respect for him as he sat there in his Melbourne Red Metallic 4 series convertible with the roof down on a lovely morning. It was a stunning car.
They're great cars. I'd have one
I was busting for 3.0d G coupé a few months ago, but the boss don't like beemers! I ended up buying a E class 250 coupe with that Chesterfield burgundy leather.
Its a great 'other' choice.
Top review, yet again Matt 👍
Yep, he knew what he was about.... psychopathic narcissist, with designs on your wife (joke)
I remember Tiff drifting a 4 series on Fifth Gear using one hand & the other was out the window waving. What a complete boss
Mines a Tanzanite blue 440i, so it wasn’t me; but I know what you mean!
I've had a 430i coupe for 3 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face when I drive it. It's the perfect balance between practicality and comfort while still being sporty. The back seats can carry 2 adults under 6' and the boot's a good size. The biggest improvement I made was to swap the tyres from run flats; instant reduction in road noise, got rid of the harsh ride and that's without the adaptive dampers so I would imagine with those fitted it would be an even bigger improvement. The interior whilst not the most exciting to look at is extremely well built with great ergonomics and not a single squeak or rattle. The red leather isn't as garish to look at in real life as it looks on camera. I also looked at the C Class couple which although looks more upmarket on the inside doesn't actually feel that classy once you start touching and prodding the materials. I had a remap put on mine so it's pushing close to 300hp now which has made a difference to not only performance but also economy, I'm averaging 40.5mpg. It really has been a pleasure to own the car and I'd highly recommend test driving one if you are in the market for a car like this.
What type of driving are you doing to get that fuel economy? I averaged 27mpg in my 325i with most of that on the motorway.
@@gw7624 mixed driving, probably 60% motorway. I was getting around 36 before I remapped it but saw a decent improvement afterwards. Obviously this is driving with a light right foot and only gunning it when I really need to. If I thrash it all the time I can soon see it drop to low 30s. I think the B48 is an under rated engine because its only a 4 pot, it might not have the sound we all love with the B58 but with the way fuel prices are these days I'm glad I didn't get the 440i as I think with the remap giving near 300hp its more than adequate for roads.
As a fellow late 20’s man making good money and having a gym membership with a BMW 4 series, I approve with everything said about this car review haha
Great review 👍
AGREE)))
Nice bro how much do you make?
He’s never late 20s
Are you an accountant though?
How much do U make and what do u dob
Over 2 years with 4 GC 430D, still love it. Have been planning to change but newer uglier 4 GC in 420i is way more expensive. Done over 73K but still feels as new as day 1. Absolutely lovely machine, good mileage, torque, space. It is just perfect.
Yeah the new 4GC has an abysmal exterior
When I worked for BMW and we went over there to work for a while we got one of these as a hire car, I absolutely loved it, I don’t think anybody walked away thinking it was crappy
Something have always liked about BMW is cruise control on the steering wheel, should be standard on all cars. Really hate those cruise stalks behind the steering wheel.
I have that feature in my Mazda 6 2003, and zero problems, lol
I have this on the steering wheel in my FK8, with lane keep assist.
Some have it on the central console which is also way to far. Agree about it. Drop by budy. :)
I've got the same in my insignia vauxhall
I've had two 4 series 14' plate 420d mineral grey, red interior and a 17' plate 435d xdrive carbon black, oyster interior. Both very good cars with no mechanical or electrical issues. I would agree that the six cyclinder's on the 435d was a much smoother ride and the power - wow! the review is spot on. Currently driving a new MK8 GTD and would love to get back into a 4 series soon!
Matt I purchased a 420d m sport grand coupe in April on a 68 plate and I still absolutely love it. I wasn’t looking to buy 1 but stumbled across it whilst looking on line for a new car !! It looked stunning and I saved it to my favourites , but after being disillusioned to dealers just wanting the deal to suit them instead of the customer , I couldn’t refuse the offer for said car. The drive is perfect in my opinion and feels very planted and solid on the road and like yours comes with some very good added extras. Yes it’s only a 2litre turbo diesel but once in sport mode it’s got some punch when needed but fuel economy is still very good 👍. For a car I wasn’t looking for…..this is going to be a purchase I’ll enjoy for quite a few years. Keep up the good work Matt Regards Kev
I did 247k miles in my 520d. Fab workhorse. Sold it earlier this year... still going strong, and with prices the way they are now, I wish I had waited. It owed me nothing. Great reviewed Matt, I like these.
It owed you road taxes and insurance every month, which is more than the appreciation rate per month.
@@The_Noticer. I just laughed my own lung outside, you don't know his insurance prices some people pay 300 bucks a year to drive a bmw because they have experience, road tax for 4 series is like 30 a year, I think you never owned a car in you're own life. lololol
@@ItZFlipz You laugh because I can't imply his road taxes, yet you do the same thing. Here in NL, diesels are extremely expensive to own. Like 175-200 euro per month in road taxes alone for this one in particular. Try not flying off the handle next time, so you dont embarass yourself like this. Cretin.
I really love the 4 Series Gran Coupé. It's the perfect BMW in my opinion, and you can get a good diesel version with all the BMW quality for 20k in my experience.
Would agree, but it is hard to find it. :) Drop by buddy.
Bought one of the last GC 420d M Sport models new in 2020.
Rides extremely well, excellent mpg, acceleration very linear and just keep pulling - more than enough for general use. Excellent auto-box, and the BMW steering wheel is an absolute joy to hold.
Downsides: a touch gruff on start up and in first gear, but into second and through the box becomes silky-smooth and quiet. Surprising that the door mirrors don’t fold in so you’re always a bit concerned in a car park or worried they’ll get knocked off if street parking, and bear in mind you sit much lower down than you might think in one of these - that would be seen as a positive for some, a pain for others. It’s a personal preference thing but it’s worth pointing out as not many reviewers mention this and if it’s an issue to you it might be best to look elsewhere. Hope that helps.
Had a 430D for two years. Only shares one body panel with the 3 series. Beautiful car and cheap to run, once, using Ecopro I managed 63.4 mpg. Should have kept it.
My 420d GC is by far the best car I've ever owned. Great for any journey and averages 55mpg, even after a Superchips re map. It was perfect for moving my daughter's stuff to Uni and pretty handy around Thruxton too. 😁
Interested in this, how fast before and after the remap ?
took my bmw for a service and they gave me one of these for the day while mine was getting done. i didnt want to give it back. was one of the best handling cars iv ever driven. beautiful car.
Very nice!
Your lucky. They gave me a Z4 and I have a headache from banging my head on the roof getting in 🤪. Can't wait to give it back tomorrow.
@@drivetrain1746 i know what you mean. i have an x3 and getting in and out that 4 series was comical. like sitting on the floor.
@@shiTthebed86 I have a M5 which is pretty low to be fair but the Z4 is on another level...Quite literally. Would be fine in Summer I guess with the roof down for the head room but I struggle to get out of it as it's so low 😄
I have a 430d GC - best car I've ever owned. Fast, fun to drive (RWD), cheap to run, and managed to move house in it! Incredible workhorse.
Lovely car, 435d is the proper model to have, economical fast and enough torque to tow the QE2, another great review dude, keep them coming…
How would you say it is economical, what mpg do you get around town and motorway?
@@LyricalWax mid 30’s to low 40’s from my 335d. Not as economical as the 20d engine obviously but extremely good bearing in mind the power there
Disagree, without doubt the proper model is the 440i m sport!!
The economy you get for the performance is unbelievable, and while the 440i is nice you can’t get a better performance diesel than the 435d xdrive! I picked mine over an M4 and I have no regrets, it’s the ultimate sleeper car for those who don’t know what the 35+ models are about (which turns out there’s a lot of)
Get 430d mapped stage 1, much cheaper alternative than buying 435d.
I've had 2 of these... a 435d and now a 440i, both GC. I adore them. Great practicality and I personally think they're gorgeous. The newer ones look hideous. I have no "casual acquaintances" to speak of, however. :(
That new, what were they thinking. I’ll stick with my 440
@@robi6659 Right? Absolutely hideous. And not any better in person.
Great cars if with proper servicing. Drop by buddy.
i think the new ones look amazing
@@maxmorris4562 I can't say I agree sadly, I don't like any new BMW designs really. The new 2 is OK, but prefer the older one. I WISH it didn't bother me, but it does. I'd still have a new M3 Touring though. That is 100% my dream car. But definitely not a good looking car imo.
One of the last proper BMWs for a while now.
I think the new 5 series looks great, personally
Great review, mines a 420d in Carbon black (completely agree with you on it being the best colour) with the white dacota leather interior. The car's great on fuel, comfy, smart and the list goes on.
I picked up a pre-owned 2019 440i Gran Coupe and absolutely love the car. It’s perfect in size and the B58 engine is perfect. This is a very fun car to drive.
Tell you what Matt, every time I start daydreaming about my next car I RUclips it and you have done a video on it. And I know it’s going to tell me everything I need to know about the car in a clear and funny easy to watch way. Soon you’ll be the go to on every ‘normal’ secondhand car review, more so than carwow or top gear. Keep up the hard work mate. Have a great 2023
The 4 series Gran Coupe is a 4 door version of a 2 door version of the 3 series, what a mindfuckk..
Hahaha yes exactly!
I have one and can highly recommend the 6 cyl versions. If you're going to do it, do it right.
Which version is the 6cyl and from what year?
Hi Matt. Like you I love big 4 door 6 cylinder BMWs. I remember My dad buying an 6months old ex demo 1991 525i. Fantastic was and understatement I used to “borrow” it and would slide the arse out on many a big roundabout. Such fun. I think the 6 cylinder petrol is a great engine and to all those who say it uses too much fuel, they really need to enjoy life more and inject some fun in to their sad life. This review made smile that BMW can still give you that experience!! Take care. .
I bought this earlier in the week. Pick it up in a few days time. 420d 2018 snapper rocks blue with beige interior. Looks absolutely stunning.
Thanks to this review specifically!
Best colour combination imo! I’ve put a deposit down on one exactly the same! Enjoying it?
Have one of these 420D GC's in M-Sport trim like this, Absolutely love it! Thanks for doing a video on it, great as always 👌
Absolutely love your videos Matt. Perfect way to wind down after a hard day. Glad to see your channel grow.
I had a black 2015 plate Gran Coupe 420D M Sport. It was a great car. In 2019 changed it for 430D x Drive coupe. Great car the perfect blend of performance and economy. It's better on fuel than my 420D. I agree don't just use supermarket fuel. I am not sold on the new shape so my next car will need to be something else.
I bought a 2016 435d 2 door and it's an absolute beast 😎 and in normal mode it does have a really nice comfortable ride for about town then everything tightens up when in sport 👍🔥🔥 fantastic car and amazingly I'm getting 45mpg on average....not bad with it mapped to just under 400bhp! That's insane as my 2.2d Mazda 3 was getting the same lol
I've got a 2016 435d gran coupe and I'm lucky if I get 35mpg in eco mode.
But the power in sport though is unbelievable and the launch control WOW
@@W0nka76 I'm mostly in comfort going to work and back so I would say I'm at least 80 motorway miles and possibly the stage 1 remap has made a difference as I'm quite surprised at the mpg for such a powerful car....some cars mate that's for sure 😎🔥🔥🔥
I just bought a 2018 420d m sport similar to this one, thanks for the review really helped make up my mind prior to buying.
I have a BMW 220i which is a smaller 4 series, with 2 doors only. It’s an absolute dream. Yes my servicing bills are a tad higher than a typical car but it’s worth it. Getting from A to B is fun. Every time I drive someone else’s car I miss mine.
My Wife had one of these as a company car for four years. Asides from a recall (I think) on the EGR valve, it gave no trouble at all, averaging between 800 and 1K miles per week. Agree with everything you say about the refinement ride and comfort, and the hatch really does help with practicality. Ours was in mineral grey with beige leather, your slaughterhouse interior looks better with white! 🤣👍
Good review as usual.
Christ Steve that's a lot of driving!
@@jamj59 Yes, it was a crazy amount, all over the country and in Europe. She loved it, I just wished it was the 6 cylinder though...I loved the range it had though, its replacement is an X1 25e, nice but an 8 gallon petrol tank vs the Gran Coupe diesel, I see more frequent fuel stops in our future...
what does she do for work to get this car if you don’t mind me asking?
@@joc9275 Travel! 😁
As a late 20s male, who makes good money, works out and has lots of “casual acquaintances” this is now my favorite review. Picking up my 2015 435i gran coupe tomorrow
Haha well done. Enjoy
My dad had one of those when I was younger in 2017. 420d auto cause he did lots of miles… I really liked it
Good choice
I went for the 3 series because of the price difference. Feel like they are cheaper to buy and still hold value better than 4 series when that time to sell it eventually comes.
Actually 4 series hold their value better. If you check for similar mileage and spec you’ll find an older 4 series is still more expensive than the older 3 series.
I did exactly the same and believe me I strongly disagree with that review. Owning 330d same year for 3 years i test drive at the time the 430d and 330d. I really don't understand why the 4 series is more expensive honestly. 4 series was meant to replace the 3 series coupe and convertable models. The one on the review 2 litre diesel is horrible noisy gutless engine. The idle on many of it is rough and really not pleasant.
Can you tell me about consumption?
Oh, ok, my mistake then. But still, 3 series is quite a lot easier to sell considering its popularity (at least in my country). I would prefer the 4 series GC because of the awesome trunk opening, but I just couldn’t justify the price difference (and sellability was important too, if that’s a word)
The consumption for me is 6.3 litres per 100 kilometers around town and about 4.5 on open road. I own 320d which is really economical. I also drive carefully (not rushing when it’s time to take off, not flying into red lights and stomping on brakes)
After your review of a 530GT last year , I treated myself to a luxury car for the 1st time BMW 630dGT and love it ,auto box , digital dash, never had these things before, to me its like an event every time I drive it ,the only thing I disagree on, I love the electronic brake with the auto hold function, it makes it so easy to drive, great reviews as always.
At 64 nearly 65, I am looking at getting a 4 series Grand Coupe 435D x drive with Red or Cream interior.
So that’s the kudos of twenty somethings destroyed.
I've got the 640D Gran coupe. It's an absolute beast and a real head turner.
I get stopped all the time and asked about it when I'm parking up.
Although diesel, its 3.00 litre turbo and goes like Sh#t off a Teflon coated shovel. Stunning! Quiet too. The only fault? Parking it. Its bloody massive and even with rear camera, visibility is poor especially at night.
The alloys are kerb magnets..
The 640d and the 435d share the same engine.
Boss had a 640d GC a few years back. Fabulous car in every respect - apart from the standard M-Sport suspension. It was so hard that I couldn't drive it for more than an hour without climbing out with a knackered spine. Adaptive dampers a must!
I have a 2018 one of these, and the main reasons for swapping this from an A4, was the xdrive and folding rear seats as stanard, unlike the 3 series which charges for folding rear seats. Plus it looks much better than the three series,
Totally agree, 3 series looks boring in comparison. My neighbour has the 3 series and parks behind me and each time I see them parked up, I get a smile on my face 😀
I picked up a 435i even with four doors it's such a beautiful piece definitely looks special . Now I'm. Hunting the m4 but won't let the 435i go giving smaller cars a run for the money
I drive 2014 F30 335d Msport and im more then happy with its looks and performance, fantastic car.
Got a 435d GC two weeks ago, wow it’s quick… love the sound as well. Makes a cracking family car, even the travel sick prone children love it, say it is much better than the A6 it replaced
That steering wheel is a work of art.
Im a bit obsessed with it
Too fat. I like beemers but they are just too big in diameter on this gen and rim thickness. The next gen have addressed the diameter size but still for people with Andre the Giant sized fingers
Have a 440i and it's fantastic. Particularly with the Harmon Kardon speakers which are very good. I just try not to watch the petrol gauge visibly moving down in Sport mode
I have a 2016 pearl black Msport 420d with cream leather and can only endorse everything Matt says about it. Fantastic all rounder....just a real pleasure to drive every day and around 60mpg on my commute. On 115k now and doesn't miss a beat with no rattles.
One of the side benefits from your videos is watching the Peak District scenery as you drive along. Unfortunately not today with that fog. You make great videos and a consistently entertaining style in your delivery.
I have the 435d iX Convertible. I disagree about the value of XDrive, as I find 4WD with Michelin CrossClimate tyres make it a great all rounder. I love the huge 6-cylinder torque, reasonable mg and surprisingly good ride comfort. The most surprising aspect is how utterly solid I feels with the roof down. I too have the red leather which suits the car well.
Why is this comment copied twice on two different accounts?
Recently sold my wife’s 435d GC xdrive which had the same spec as the GC in the video, apart from all the stick on bits on the outside.
Absolutely great car, engine was immense and the car was a riot on a cold morning with cold tires. I was pleased to hear you liked the car as we would have another in a heartbeat.
Betteridge's law states, that when there is a question in a headline, as you do constantly; the answer is "no". And it applies in your situation as well
Love my 420D GC. Easy to drive, comfortable, great on fuel and safe for my family.
Great review as always, I do like the 4 series but have to disagree with the red interior and my. Main gripe with bms is I find the interiors boring. Outside its a cracking car and much better car than the 3 series especially the coupe.
Strong jack of all trades car this. Someone at work has one in mineral grey and I always admire it briefly when I’m crossing the car park.
BRILLIANT! Not only can you tailgate and undertake in this car - you can also pull off handbrake skids!!!
Real head turner. Myself also not a 3 Series fan, since there are just TOO many on the roads, besides being cramped on the inside and quite bulky when parked inside a smallish garage.
Picked up a 420dGC about 3 months back and couldn’t be happier, was looking at the 5 but there wasn’t a configuration to match the 4GC, looks, practicality, drive, brilliant, totally agree with the review! 👏, not sure on the spec reviewed though, mine is an //M but blue with ivory, I think black with red and those aftermarket lip spoilers is a bit much ha
Totally agree and pretty much same here although bought it 7 months ago.
Went for black with black int. as that was the colour available with my preferred spec and price, but would've preferred blue perhaps. Anyway cracking car and couldn't be happier with it.
@@LyricalWax black on black is nice, just not the red ha, my girlfriend has black on black 2door, the Msport+ which is a great looking car, esp the bigger diamond cut 19” wheels 👌
I’ve been looking at one of these as I’d like something sporty, but need four doors to transport my old folks around. I’ve noticed that on the second hand market, it’s not such a big price jump from a 420 to a 430 model (if you want a bit more shove). You are absolutely right about BMW main dealers too.
A lot more shove
I have parents too and it’s not the best car for them as it’s a bit low- slightly higher car would be better for that
Got a BMW 3 series but some of the 4 Series Gran coupe builds I've seen are absolutely stunning
3 Series coupe is perfect size for me, single dad with one teenage child. Got the 3 litre petrol with 272 bhp so it can be as heavy as it wants.
Black out look. Coral red leather. Reminds me of Deansgate Mcr. When a BMW looked like a BMW.
Watching this video being a 29 year old male who likes to work out and is considering getting one of these, that was to accurate. Well done.
Get one. They’re great cars
@@HighPeakAutos I really liked driving it, but i drive 800-900 km per week, and i am not sure it fits those needs.
This model looks so much better than the new one
Mate, everything you like about that car is the same as why I like my Kia Stinger so much; great looks, lift back, red leather etc. Except mine is a twin turbo V6. Never thought I’d love a Kia, but there you go (plus it’s about the car, not the brand).
Did you know that BMW has such a great quality that 80% of them are still on the road?
Only 20% made it home...
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Picking up my 2021 420i Gran Coupe petrol today with just over 4k miles on it and really enjoyed (and relieved) with this positive review Matt. Am also an accountant and will take this opportunity now to apologise for all those Monday mornings. Will try to do better! Excellent video as always!
How you getting on with it , collecting a 2020 with 8k miles soon
I have just brought a 2014 gran coupe 420d luxury in imperial blue with oyster leather interior. I did look at an msport but the luxury had additional sunroof, gun metal grey multi spoke holidays and the professional sat nav and those things swung it for me. Very impressed with the car. I am usually a 5 series guy but was looking for something not so big, not really a fan of the 3 series and then I saw this review and thought yeah why not. Oh yeah, I like the xdrive which seems to grip well
Yes - looks like the sort of car a cad or a bounder might drive. That red/black colour combo is great - my favourite City away kit of all time.
In my opinion the 4 gran coupé is one of the best looking cars BMW has ever produced.
Agreed, bloody well turned it into an ugly pig now. Why bmw, why!!
@@crimsonpirate1710 Yes, the new 4 series has a strange face.
I have a 430d GC had it for 4 years M Sport and it is the best car I have owned (had 30 cars) fun to drive and has everything I want. I plan to keep it until I hit 200K currently on 61K.
6:56 430i is also 2.0 petrol engine, it’s not 6cyl.
Hate to break it to you - they’ve dropped the non-M V8 5 series, so no 550i anymore. They’ve dropped all three GT models too. Fastest wagon is now the 540i in the UK, with a supercharged V6 and about 340hp. Makes a lot of sense really - I don’t think I ever saw a 550i.
2 years ago in lockdown I was looking for this 4 series but with xdrive it looked great with the boot space I needed !
Anyway a 3 series GT 2.0 came up with 40k on the clock and got to say not had one complaint not everybody’s cup of tea but when that rear spoiler comes out of the boot at 64mph still gives me a thrill ,
Nice review Matt keep them coming …..
I’ve never had a 3GT
I also have a 3 series GT. Think it could be fun to have you review that model. Many of the things you say you love about the 4 series, you also find in the 3GT. 👍
Frameless doors may = cool, but in my 4 series it also = not going anywhere fast on frosty mornings!
That’s true. That’s annoying
@@HighPeakAutos even worse is that even if you can close the door onto the first "catch" and it isnt properly closed, the auto box locks and won't let you drive!
During my last mid life crisis I bought a used 2016 435d X drive M Sport, lovely car but dangerously wooly steering. The 2018 435d X drive M Sport coupe I had was a slight improvement but I never understood why BMW failed so spectacularly to give us a car that could hold a straight line. Almost bought another the other day as I do miss the sheer power of these cars but can only afford 6 year fairly old high mile cars now so probably not the most sensible move.
Good to know you like me think this is a beautiful car (I’ve just bought one)
I absolutely love a stripe, lawn, rear footwell mats, it matters not. Please thank your valeter for an unexpected touch of class. 😉
I have a 430d 2 dr coupe 2015, great car 52mpg max, 6 cylinder, I don’t thrash it, highly recommend. Sometimes I wish I had 4 doors ….😂 Nice review.
I’m about to hit 120k miles in my 16 plate 420d gran coupé and it still drives brilliantly - feels like it has another 60k in it at least! Fantastic car.
I have the 430d xdrive, and the grip + torque makes the car a propper sleeper
Same car, M Sport. Love it!
Must admit I don’t quite understand the criticism of the 3 series in relation to the 4 gran sport. The 3 has same size boot as the 4, more rear room and is fractionally lighter model for model. The F30 is actually one of the lightest in its class. Do agree the 4 is a lovely looking thing though.
He’s talking out his ass
In my opinion I believe the best BMW 3 series was E46 era. Whether it was a sedan, convertible or coupe model all of them were stunning. Matter of fact I am looking to buy one that goes along with my E53 X5. BMW rocks!
I am in love with this car...... gran coupe 🥰🥰🥰❤
I have also been a BMW lover
430D GC owner, my EGR got a coolant leak at 30k miles! Once fixed, no other issues
Enjoyed the review. The red leather really makes the interior a nicer place to sit than the dull black that most BMW cars have. I got 225,000 miles from my 520d without any mechanical faults.
I just purchased one myself, great fun in sports mode.
Enjoy it
Stunning looking car, I'm a fan of the red leather seats
Me too!
That front splitter is a nightmare. I had a 440i and it caught everywhere, the car wasn’t lowered. Now I’ve got an m2 comp with a front splitter and it doesn’t catch at all. Weird that.
Thanks for that piece of advice! I was contemplating aftermarket front splitter but sounds like it will be a nightmare! Will stick to standard M Sport.
Did your front splitter break in the end? Or stayed in one piece? @Joe
It’s the right shape, right size, perfect thickness/girth.
Last saturday I bought a f36 440i and upgraded from my f36 420i, I'm hyped!
I have a 420i 2017 gran coupe and I love it. Black with black interior, black wheels, blue m sport calipers and digital dash. How did you find the mpg on your 420i? I have tried my best to be economical and the best I seem to be able to get is 30mpg driving in a city? Only had it 3 weeks so I'm still finding my way with it.
@@Anonnazz I had a 2016 model and it consumed around 29 mpg (8.1-8.3 l/100km). Under 8 l was not possible, so your consumption is quiet good I think.
Brought this car recently and it’s a great looking car and still goes well so anyone looking for a new BMW I would go for the 4 series GC 420D
As one who bought a then four year old 2012 520d with 75k miles on, I can confirm that getting them over 150k is easy. I've had it over 5 years now, and still love it. Only thing I'd change it for is one with a 6 cylinder engine (either petrol or diesel) and memory seats
Running a 2010 E92 330D auto, great car. I would have one of these 4 series but no way with the red interior, tasteless IMHO, it's not even a decent shade of red. Keep em coming .
When you said what type of person this car was for … I immediately thought… a bell end. Like the a3 saloon , that was also made for a bell end
I frickin love the humour slightly creeping in on these reviews.
I was in love with the 4Gran Coupe for a while when it first came out
I think 430i is also 4 cylinder. Correct me if I am wrong.
430i is 4, while the 430d is a 6.
agree. never really was a fan of the 3series, unless it was a coupe back then. i think the 4 GC is a perfect mix.
Been waiting for this video since you posted it on your insta, sick video matt
Hope you enjoyed it!
430i is 4 cyl unfortunately. Just beefed up 420
Had a 2015 BMW 430d X-drive
Loved that car, comfy, fast , frugal on fuel. Would definitely get another when I can afford it
Couldn't agree more!
Thinking of getting 420d , 2015 model. Does that suffer timing chain
Great video mat! Thank you for the grat content, i just want to add that the 430 petrol is a 4- cylinder, cheers!