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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • MSRP: From $71,800, as tested: $93,795
    Power: 473 hp / 406 lb-ft
    Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6
    Transmission: 6-speed manual
    Curb weight: 3,830 lbs
    MPG: 16 city / 23 highway
    Tires: Front 275/40/R18 / Rear 285/35/R19
    Options:
    Portimao Blue Metallic $550
    Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino Leather with Yellow Accent $2550
    M Drive Professional $900
    19/20" M Double-spoke bi-color wheels, with performance non-run-flat tires $1300
    M Carbon Ceramic Brakes $8150
    Individual Shadowline Lights $300
    M Carbon Bucket Seats $3800
    Carbon Fiber Trim $950
    M Driver's Package $2500
    Destination & Handling $995
    Total MSRP $93,795
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    0:00 Walkaround
    5:18 POV Driving Impressions
    19:52 Final Thoughts
    23:15 Harman Kardon Sound System Test
    24:03 Final Thoughts Continued
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Комментарии • 823

  • @TheTopher
    @TheTopher  3 года назад +168

    Here's the track review on this M4 ruclips.net/video/8dqreGDTHN0/видео.html
    Also a detailed list of all the options on this M4:
    Portimao Blue Metallic $550
    Yas Marina Blue/Black Full Merino Leather with Yellow Accent $2550
    M Drive Professional $900
    19/20" M Double-spoke bi-color wheels, with performance non-run-flat tires $1300
    M Carbon Ceramic Brakes $8150
    Individual Shadowline Lights $300
    M Carbon Bucket Seats $3800
    Carbon Fiber Trim $950
    M Driver's Package $2500
    Destination & Handling $995
    Total MSRP $93,795

    • @xFlared
      @xFlared 3 года назад +15

      Money too mucho!

    • @sn5837
      @sn5837 3 года назад +10

      'Base' car 🤪

    • @jimmypena2442
      @jimmypena2442 3 года назад +6

      Id get rid of the carbon ceramics but itd still be close to 100k

    • @NS416
      @NS416 3 года назад +1

      Take off the bucket seats and ceramic brakes. Boom, a great car.

    • @Adam-xp2fl
      @Adam-xp2fl 3 года назад +1

      all that to get gapped from a honda

  • @Mr1wd
    @Mr1wd 3 года назад +1120

    Now the cramped rear passengers can fight back by tickling the front passenger through the lower seat hole.

    • @YoungCarWiz
      @YoungCarWiz 3 года назад +2

      😂

    • @parkeryoung2624
      @parkeryoung2624 2 года назад +1

      Fax bro

    • @chris347438
      @chris347438 2 года назад +1

      I’d have to have a sign warning people not to do that because I’d for sure cause an accident 😰

    • @--LZ---
      @--LZ--- 2 года назад +6

      @@chris347438 Have you never experienced the joy of having an unwanted ear massage from behind while driving?
      :)

    • @kthprnt
      @kthprnt 2 года назад

      @@--LZ--- creepy

  • @biyonnanayakkara97
    @biyonnanayakkara97 3 года назад +1340

    Beemer fans are gonna love this one, i love manuals, who else loves manuals?

    • @Mustafa-db8gi
      @Mustafa-db8gi 3 года назад +84

      I do! Sadly, high end car manufacturers are removing manual variants day by day. Good to see BMW not doing the same.

    • @o_o-_-8639
      @o_o-_-8639 3 года назад +13

      @@Mustafa-db8gi also Mazda as far as I know they still make you have the choice anyway a nice day 🙂

    • @jacekdomagala1188
      @jacekdomagala1188 3 года назад +19

      F83 6 speed owner I love it every time I get to drive.

    • @OPrebu
      @OPrebu 3 года назад +22

      As an average car enjoyer, absolutely love them for the traditional feel to driving.

    • @clyde.x
      @clyde.x 3 года назад +6

      Yes you love manuals but can you drive manuals?

  • @ThisMoth
    @ThisMoth 3 года назад +1699

    You know he crosses the speed limit when he blurs the speedometer. :D

    • @cashmoneymar9531
      @cashmoneymar9531 3 года назад +120

      Great observation 😂👍

    • @jpusaf1999
      @jpusaf1999 3 года назад +162

      You’re so smart… 😭

    • @Ibtisam2412
      @Ibtisam2412 3 года назад +26

      @@cashmoneymar9531 who wouldn’t have seen that🤣

    • @ajan6335
      @ajan6335 3 года назад +4

      Was just about to say😆

    • @MJT-DA
      @MJT-DA 2 года назад +52

      Cops: BUT JUDGE HE WAS SPEEDING
      Judge: i don't know what the speed was going at so he wasn't

  • @kristians2704
    @kristians2704 3 года назад +624

    BMW and Porsche are the only ones who are keeping manuals alive!

    • @tyrequ5303
      @tyrequ5303 3 года назад +25

      I feel like Toyota doesn’t care about manuals

    • @homerles
      @homerles 3 года назад +68

      @@tyrequ5303 they have the gr yaris which is manual

    • @hades.97
      @hades.97 3 года назад +36

      Dont forget the Camaro

    • @alexegg
      @alexegg 3 года назад +85

      Honda: ......

    • @m3chan1zr
      @m3chan1zr 3 года назад +12

      @@tyrequ5303 The manual transmission Corolla has active rev matching. I wish they would expand it to more models

  • @anthh3255
    @anthh3255 3 года назад +470

    Me: Msrp at $70k? Ok, not bad.
    “As specced $90k”
    Me: *Wallet puckering intensifies*

    • @Jdplayz-bq4ys
      @Jdplayz-bq4ys 3 года назад +2

      @Frank Dux no not really I haven't been seeing BMW markups more for bigger manufactures.

    • @adriangonciarz
      @adriangonciarz 2 года назад +3

      Still good. In Poland it starts at $120k

    • @user-xt8pw4jn6e
      @user-xt8pw4jn6e 2 года назад +4

      @@adriangonciarz love polish sausage

    • @adriangonciarz
      @adriangonciarz 2 года назад +1

      @@user-xt8pw4jn6e me too😂

    • @PatlayanSuruculer91
      @PatlayanSuruculer91 2 года назад +1

      @@adriangonciarz still good its 300k in Turkey taxation is theft

  • @hirzaahmadmutahari6987
    @hirzaahmadmutahari6987 3 года назад +407

    One of the reason i prefer BMW than Mercedes, they still make manual

    • @nicktune1219
      @nicktune1219 3 года назад +32

      Ever since the E90/92 the M3 has been more fitting with the DCT than the manual. While it's cool that they offer a manual, most modern performance cars are just better suited with an auto. Cars these days are not as playful as they used to be. The only cars that really go well with a manual are Porsches and lower powered performance cars (gt86, Miata, civic type r).

    • @dancinglizard3080
      @dancinglizard3080 3 года назад +27

      Its better than throwing away v8s for 4 cylinder turbos and hybrids 🤷‍♂️

    • @lujr2225
      @lujr2225 3 года назад +3

      @@nicktune1219 Rsx Type S!

    • @caglioso
      @caglioso 3 года назад +1

      @@lujr2225 that was the car right there

    • @user-he8rl4sm3k
      @user-he8rl4sm3k 3 года назад +3

      Yea, but I wish they'd update the steering wheel man it looks so plain. I want the flat bottom

  • @voqzmk2
    @voqzmk2 3 года назад +157

    I love the design of this car, I hated the new front design of BMW, but now it's looking amazing!
    It really grew on me

    • @fridagylterud9491
      @fridagylterud9491 2 года назад +8

      I don`t like the new front design.. the old design was much better in my opinion

    • @jasonhalloween
      @jasonhalloween 2 года назад +10

      Still trying to grow to like it, but definitely engine wise and interior wise,
      it’s pretty amazing.

    • @437765513
      @437765513 2 года назад +5

      @@fridagylterud9491 one day you'll love it. It's inevitable. Same thing happened for me with the Lexus front, took me 3 years to go from despising it to admitting they were ahead of their time

    • @revaholic
      @revaholic 2 года назад +5

      I can sort of deal with the big grille on the M3 and M4 because it is an aggressive design...but the regular 440i looks horrible

    • @canadiangoose4078
      @canadiangoose4078 2 года назад +2

      @@revaholic yea agreed i think the m4 suits it the best, ive seen many 440i's in real life and man, its kinda yikes.

  • @grizzle273463
    @grizzle273463 2 года назад +31

    MY GOD! I love the POV you spoiled us with. Great narration, superb POV, good sound and everything else. 3 thumbs up.

  • @eXoguti094
    @eXoguti094 3 года назад +53

    I bought a 2005 M3 since I couldn't quite afford this one, and I didn't want to drop to previous gens because if I could ever afford this one, I wanted the generation leap to be substantial where I would like to keep both because they're so different. I'm loving my M3, and I cannot wait to own this one! Based on everything owners/reviewers say, the G80 looks like a standout

    • @certi_cmaster8368
      @certi_cmaster8368 3 года назад +9

      a 2005 M3 is still an amazing and special car man, it can still gap most cars out there bro, you should be really proud of your purchase!

    • @davissilvestrs1996
      @davissilvestrs1996 2 года назад +2

      I currently own a E46 M3 coupe manual and 2016 M4 coupe manual, the generation leap is substantial indeed but both cars are fun in their own ways

  • @wg8290
    @wg8290 3 года назад +16

    I enjoy this channel and your reviews. You literally don't get all negative about the car you're reviewing and seem to enjoy whatever you are reviewing. I would watch you review a Smart Car and still enjoy it. Thank you!

  • @kristians2704
    @kristians2704 3 года назад +253

    Say what you want about the grilles, but BMW has the coolest colour options for both the exterior and interior

    • @Nabilllllll
      @Nabilllllll 3 года назад +7

      They’re not? Those blue interior is not something ground breaking at all? you can pretty much get it with any premium branded car.

    • @fbi49
      @fbi49 3 года назад +10

      @@Nabilllllll Just wondering what cars do you know of that have a blue interior that is a standard option?

    • @Nabilllllll
      @Nabilllllll 3 года назад +7

      @@fbi49 First of all the blue interior and exterior on the Bmw is not a STANDARD option. The exterior portimao blue cost 550$ and the blue merino leather is another 2550$ option in usa.

    • @Nabilllllll
      @Nabilllllll 3 года назад +3

      @@fbi49 You can get blue interior in other premium branded car such as the lexus. Lexus RC F offers blue interior since 2018, so is it ground breaking? no

    • @nvl2691
      @nvl2691 3 года назад +14

      @@Nabilllllll Mercedes doesn't. Nor does Audi. Nor do any other premium German manufacturers.
      Not groundbreaking, but certainly unique by today's standards. I wouldn't call a Lexus anything else than unique.

  • @quill1260
    @quill1260 Год назад +6

    I absolutely adore the new BMW front end. I think it looks so incredibly tough and beastly; I find it bizarre that people hate it.

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  Год назад +4

      Beavers are pretty amazing creatures 🦫

  • @andrewhopkins1677
    @andrewhopkins1677 2 года назад +8

    Those roads are so empty and beautiful! What a blessing to live somewhere like that

  • @billyz4025
    @billyz4025 3 года назад +79

    Honestly, the grill looks okay after seeing that in person.

    • @gabrielmza7390
      @gabrielmza7390 3 года назад +2

      Saw the car yesterday and thought the same thing!

    • @after_midnight9592
      @after_midnight9592 3 года назад +2

      If you need a licence plate to somewhat hide a hedious design, you know there's a problem with it.

  • @CryptoJoeTrading
    @CryptoJoeTrading 3 года назад +73

    that has to be the coolest interior from a factory I've ever come across well done BMW

    • @oversteer6771
      @oversteer6771 3 года назад +2

      The dash design is very ugly… 🤨

    • @oversteer6771
      @oversteer6771 3 года назад +1

      @Var vlad and you do?

    • @higurro
      @higurro 2 года назад +1

      Even cooler than Volvo Atacama maybe... I'd have paired it with a neutral exterior, probably black as that would hide the front grille

  • @AdrianKurian
    @AdrianKurian 3 года назад +14

    9:43 Chris thought he was driving the automatic all of a sudden 😂

  • @gt3sam193
    @gt3sam193 3 года назад +25

    the g8x styling has really grown on me over the last months, would 100% take a m3 over an m4.

    • @sunnysaenngarm5375
      @sunnysaenngarm5375 3 года назад +3

      same. the proportions of the m3 are more appealing to me

  • @benjaminboutwell5174
    @benjaminboutwell5174 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for letting me know that there are still manufacturers who understand that some people like to row their own gears!

  • @Milkinporsche
    @Milkinporsche 3 года назад +4

    Being followed by one of this actually send chill down your spine because of the front grill, but everything else is absolutely gorgeous!

  • @snakebites1134
    @snakebites1134 Год назад +1

    So obsessed with this car I’ve watched this video like 50 times.

  • @rajarafe8736
    @rajarafe8736 3 года назад +25

    This m4 looks amazing and that’s an understatement. Never been a fan of bimmers but mannnnn

    • @rajarafe8736
      @rajarafe8736 3 года назад +8

      Manufacturers need to stop with the delayed speedometers, our eyes can keep up wit the speed of the numbers LMAO

    • @alh06
      @alh06 3 года назад +4

      The previous M4 looks better

  • @dlo7950
    @dlo7950 3 года назад +113

    The seats are awesome I’m just not a fan of the crazy bright color combos.

    • @julianc8240
      @julianc8240 3 года назад +9

      I agree, the exterior doesn't match the inside, the inside screams bright colors and custom, but the exterior is just 'stock'

    • @rickyanthony
      @rickyanthony 2 года назад

      So what? you can spec yours in grey and black when you buy..They are just preferences

  • @hohoshang32
    @hohoshang32 3 года назад +14

    “What’s worse than a Slipping Clutch?”J/C
    “An Automatic.” - James May

  • @slasheerr946
    @slasheerr946 3 года назад +5

    I always get surprised to see that this channel does not have a lot of subscribers, this channel is easily worth of million subscribers, Topher is great and been the same for years now, that he is genuine and humble! :) Quick question, where in states have those beautiful roads and temps still at 42? Here in NYC it feels like this state is now outside of Earth and is bit closer to the sun lol :D 100 degree days :C

  • @KC-bv9kf
    @KC-bv9kf 3 года назад +61

    Lmao, trying to figure out the percentage of time the speedometer got blurred.

  • @robertofalero02
    @robertofalero02 3 года назад +135

    I'd rather have 30 less horsepower and a proper manual gearbox

    • @QKvox
      @QKvox 3 года назад +3

      Yes

    • @justsomepandawithinternet
      @justsomepandawithinternet 3 года назад +17

      Amd then tune it to get that 30hp back or even more

    • @nauuwgtx
      @nauuwgtx 3 года назад +5

      @@justsomepandawithinternet *and coincidentally got 70 more horses*

    • @nalsra0
      @nalsra0 2 года назад +2

      @@nauuwgtx 700 more*

    • @yeety1208
      @yeety1208 2 года назад +1

      @@nalsra0 1173hp

  • @Daniel-ww3hl
    @Daniel-ww3hl 3 года назад +43

    The phrase “base model” doesn’t really fit this car.

    • @AR-bf3pg
      @AR-bf3pg 3 года назад +2

      Phrase?

    • @lucienl9465
      @lucienl9465 3 года назад

      yup, base model = cheap cloth seats (there are durable cloth seats like GTI's)

    • @alfredomendoza4011
      @alfredomendoza4011 3 года назад

      @@lucienl9465 it’s cause it’s not the comp nor the cs

  • @anthonyfourkas5774
    @anthonyfourkas5774 3 года назад +2

    I can't believe they actually gave this generation blinkers. So useful, finally

  • @andrewroberts6930
    @andrewroberts6930 2 года назад +1

    Not a BMW fan at all but I love my stick shifts. The way the engine sings when he hits the highway. I could listen to that all day! Save the manuals!

  • @zoltrix7779
    @zoltrix7779 3 года назад +34

    I still miss analogue tachos.

  • @jijokoshyksjijo3989
    @jijokoshyksjijo3989 3 года назад +23

    manual..😍

  • @dewjustin
    @dewjustin 3 года назад +84

    Cool they're still making manuals but damn that rev hang looks pretty bad.

    • @elgringo2852
      @elgringo2852 3 года назад +13

      Yes, i personally prefer a manual gearbox! Its real driving for me.

    • @jonathanflaig8799
      @jonathanflaig8799 3 года назад +12

      Why does every modern manual car has rev hang 😩

    • @nozopoke1782
      @nozopoke1782 3 года назад +2

      @@jonathanflaig8799 to keep you in the power curve

    • @houseking9211
      @houseking9211 3 года назад +17

      @@nozopoke1782 rev hang is when you upshift and the car struggles to lower rpms or just does it slower, which forces you to leave the clutch in longer, it doesn't keep you in the power band at all, just slows down shifting

    • @CStingerGhost1
      @CStingerGhost1 3 года назад +8

      @@jonathanflaig8799 - There are several possible reasons for rev hang. One of the most common is emissions in port-injected engines. Because the fuel is injected onto the backs of the intake valves, not all of the fuel enters the cylinder after each injector pulse (some liquid fuel clings to the back of the intake valves). Rev hang is used to keep the RPMs high for a bit to clear that fuel off of the backs of the valves and then combust it in the cylinders. Otherwise, the fuel would pass through the engine without combusting, and raw hydrocarbons going out of the tailpipe is bad for emissions performance.
      Another reason is that it's easier to drive for people who are inexperienced at driving manual transmission vehicles. Someone who shifts slow (like a beginner stick driver) could let the RPMs fall below where they should be for the next gear. Holding higher RPMs gives a new driver like that extra time to complete the shift.

  • @Mustafa-db8gi
    @Mustafa-db8gi 3 года назад +10

    Insane car! It would be really nice if you have a foot cam for manual car reviews so that we can see the rev matching.

  • @aldenino2019
    @aldenino2019 3 года назад +23

    Now THIS is the spec to get! Will be selling for top $ on Cars&Bids 10 years from now

    • @M4NA5
      @M4NA5 3 года назад +6

      Funny you think this car would still be functional in 10 years

    • @kristians2704
      @kristians2704 3 года назад +1

      @@M4NA5 why wouldn’t it?

    • @bim1376
      @bim1376 3 года назад +16

      @@M4NA5 you have a Jaguar in your profile picture and you’re talking about reliability lol

    • @JamesConnor116
      @JamesConnor116 3 года назад +1

      @@M4NA5 You ain’t gonna say anything anymore? Come on! *Don’t be shy!*

    • @DDJJAAYY
      @DDJJAAYY 3 года назад

      @@bim1376 😂😂😂

  • @hisham202
    @hisham202 3 года назад +30

    Hi Chris, consider showing up in TheSmikinTire podcast. I bet you'll have a good time

  • @DhruvDrives
    @DhruvDrives 3 года назад +21

    You can get carbon bucket seats on a non competition?! That's dope

  • @r1ckz0mb0
    @r1ckz0mb0 3 года назад +5

    Not to be pedantic, but the extended carbon fiber you see on the deck spoiler and rear and front bumpers is a $ 4,700 option. For carbon fiber on the interior only (steering wheel, center console, dash trim), it's $ 900

    • @TheTopher
      @TheTopher  3 года назад +3

      Actually, that’s a good point that I realized after filming - ^ so what he said ^

  • @construkction8827
    @construkction8827 3 года назад +6

    That interior is gawd damn

    • @tyrequ5303
      @tyrequ5303 3 года назад

      Same

    • @pascutia
      @pascutia 3 года назад

      Much better interior than the previous gen M3/M4!!

  • @matthewjocoy4109
    @matthewjocoy4109 9 месяцев назад +1

    I almost bought a M4 but settled on the RCF. Yes, the M4 is performs better but I just see so many similar looking BMW's around and wanted something more exclusive, not to mention the V8. I'm happy with my choice. Just wish the RCF came with a manual.

  • @rootsmanuva82
    @rootsmanuva82 Год назад +1

    Having a manual makes even mundane drives around town infinitely more engaging. With an automatic the transmission upshifts to 6th, 7th and 8th at 40-50 mph. I test drove an MK 7.5 GTI with a manual and absolutely loved it coming from an MK6 with a DSG. I forgot how fun a manual was. I ultimately chose an MK7 GTI Sport with the DSG simply because it was $8,000 cheaper even though it had the same amount of miles and was just as well cared for (a 2017 vs. a 2019 makes a big difference in price). Sometimes (but not always) I wish I had a manual. The DSG is phenomenal in its own right though.

  • @tunanocrust2642
    @tunanocrust2642 3 года назад +15

    The new supra needs this drivetrain badly

    • @Andrew-gq2uy
      @Andrew-gq2uy 3 года назад +1

      FRFR I'D GET ONE TO REPLACE MY COROLLA.

    • @jjchockey
      @jjchockey 3 года назад

      Manual yes. I think the B58 sounds much better though.

  • @sterlingsilver320
    @sterlingsilver320 3 года назад +22

    That rev-hang is the same thing that has kept me away from contemporary Honda’s. Really really annoying to me.

    • @omitence
      @omitence 3 года назад +7

      can confirm, have an si. i drive older manual cars and im wowed sometimes by how nice it is to shift with a lack of rev hang/heavy flywheel

    • @sterlingsilver320
      @sterlingsilver320 3 года назад +2

      @@omitence Yeah I test drove the Civic Hatch and the Si and they both irked the hell out of me. Ended up with a Mini Clubman, which has its own quirks, but I digress. My E46 is still the most amazing car to drive. The shifting in modern cars just doesn’t compare.

    • @sunnyansari1346
      @sunnyansari1346 3 года назад +1

      @@sterlingsilver320 facts i loved my e46 was a beautiful experience to drive. Got a bk1 2.0t genesis now, 6 speed manual. Doesnt even compare to the e46

    • @tshap0888
      @tshap0888 3 года назад +2

      I agree, I daily a 10th gen si and the rev hang was pretty bad but I never noticed cuz it was my first manual car. After I got a tune that deleted rev hang it was a night and day difference. Way more comfortable to drive now. Annoying that you have to get a tune to delete it though

    • @sterlingsilver320
      @sterlingsilver320 3 года назад

      @@sunnyansari1346 Genesis is still a nice car though. My friend has modified manual 3.8 that goes like stink.

  • @wyattb8217
    @wyattb8217 4 месяца назад

    Absolutely love this car, can't wait to get an M one day. I love my Si but I imagine its a million levels above it.

  • @pascutia
    @pascutia 3 года назад +12

    Awesome machine. So much better rounded than the previous generation. It performs better, yet it has a nicer interior too. Engine definitely sounds better too!! I'd definitely go with the M3 with a stick. Exterior proportions are much better on the M3.

    • @sad-xr1rp
      @sad-xr1rp 3 года назад +2

      But unfortunately the M3 is a sedan, and coupe to me is more eye appealing, personal opinion!

  • @jacoricooper6252
    @jacoricooper6252 3 года назад +2

    Glad that a 2021 bmw finally has a manual transmission because i knew a new bmw would come with 1 instead of a borin automatic transmission.

  • @Hellovvik
    @Hellovvik 2 года назад +1

    Молодцы! я люблю Германию я за Германию!!!!!! Великая страна воспитанных и умных людей!! 🇩🇪

  • @typerfk8
    @typerfk8 3 года назад +8

    That interior is so incredible, am I seeing correctly that those seats can support an Anti-Submarine belt Harness (5 or 6 point? ) The only other thing I wish it had would be a flat-bottom steering wheel... know it can be added aftermarket but still. Am I seeing correctly that those seats can support an Anti-Submarine belt Harness (5 or 6 point? ) Really liking the style of this car even though I am not a huge BMW fan (probably would change if I tried driving one).

  • @nilzr1
    @nilzr1 3 года назад +17

    Listening to the harman kardon system. "For a car of 79.000 bucks I think it does a nice job." Are you really serious?

    • @jeppewerring
      @jeppewerring 3 года назад +8

      You're not buying and M4 for it's sound system.

    • @MauriceNL1
      @MauriceNL1 3 года назад +1

      @@jeppewerring But having a good sound system is nice on long trip🤷‍♂️

    • @astental3320
      @astental3320 3 года назад +1

      @@jeppewerring no but for 79 grand I’d expect I don’t need to change speakers

    • @jeppewerring
      @jeppewerring 3 года назад +8

      @@MauriceNL1 but it's not bad, so what exactly is your problem?

    • @jeppewerring
      @jeppewerring 3 года назад +4

      @@astental3320 the extra money for the M4 isn't because of speakers, it's because of the new drivetrain.

  • @vdharek
    @vdharek 2 года назад

    Autobahn: Something is missing..🤔
    Autobahn: Don’t blur it, let it glow 😜

  • @hovnojede010101
    @hovnojede010101 3 года назад +6

    @9:40, no, the real reason for the 8HP slushbox is the AWD M xDrive ystem that's coming later this year. Bringing the costs down by sharing powertrain bits with other models sure also was a good reason as well. Remember that the F10 M5 with more torque than this had the DCT which was then put in the F80 M3 later on.

    • @nvl2691
      @nvl2691 3 года назад +1

      The 8HP is an excellent slushbox though. Suits the S58 extremely well imo.

  • @benjamincarter3608
    @benjamincarter3608 3 года назад +2

    I hate that people keep complaining about that grill. It looks awesome and is unique from other cars.

  • @skyrapids1577
    @skyrapids1577 Год назад

    I love at 12:45 , he blurs his spedometer again but we can clearly see the waze app saying 101 😂

  • @bassandtrebleclef
    @bassandtrebleclef 3 года назад +5

    Topher, great video, but it's a shame BMW doesn't offer the manual in the 340i. This is too gaudy. BMW used to be all about subtlety and restraint for styling. Alpina versions would add some of the blue and green flare, but in tasteful ways. This looks like an aftermarket Subaru tuner was hired in house in Bavaria.

    • @TobySimone
      @TobySimone 3 года назад

      Subaru tuners are picking interior colors for BMW customers now? Wild.

  • @FB6K24Z7
    @FB6K24Z7 3 года назад

    In German vehicles I think BMW and PORSCHE are the only brands still offering manual transmission options.simply love a PORSCHE or a BMW with a MANUAL ❤️

  • @user-yy4ux9zf4r
    @user-yy4ux9zf4r 3 года назад +1

    How did i just now find this channel? Great video

  • @miketeo4627
    @miketeo4627 2 года назад +2

    Man, I think the front grill is starting to grow on me. I think the angle of the indent in the hood and the grill really match up well

  • @mikehunt4783
    @mikehunt4783 3 года назад

    When I see this car it really seems like bmw is going back to its roots. It reminds me a lot of a e30

  • @iMo3136
    @iMo3136 3 года назад +2

    The new BMW's are absolutely killer. I actually like the grill and the M4 sounds so good.

  • @thanaidriving3291
    @thanaidriving3291 2 года назад +5

    I'm so surprise that BMW still made a high performance cars with Manual.
    I know that MT nowaday disadvantage to AT because of Luanch control, Paddle Shifter, CO2 emission, etc.
    But MT is still good for anyone who enjoy driving and become one between Man and Machine.

  • @jeg812ify
    @jeg812ify Год назад

    The design especially the front bumper really grew on me tbh I actually like it now

  • @denisD321
    @denisD321 3 года назад +1

    you have to take it back. I keep hearing a weird clicky noise before you turn.

  • @JacobKaplan0405
    @JacobKaplan0405 3 года назад +4

    The gearing on these modern, high power manual cars is really disappointing to me. 6th gear is at 3k rpm at 80 mph? And third gets to 90 mph+? In my manual cars, I want short gearing with 6th gear being a strong overdrive, meaning 2k rpm or less at 80mph. I understand manufacturers want you to be able to pass on the highway in top gear, but I’d rather just downshift and save on gas the rest of the time. Maybe the power of these cars would be overwhelming with a close-ratio gearbox, but at least make 6th better for cruising.

    • @madmax1631
      @madmax1631 3 года назад

      ok but are any more manufactures brand new proving manual for you other then BMW does Mercedes give manual no what about Audi nope because BMW Is a real mans driving car

    • @JacobKaplan0405
      @JacobKaplan0405 3 года назад +2

      @@madmax1631 Very true I’m happy to be offered a manual in the first place

    • @crisl9518
      @crisl9518 3 года назад

      Not sure if thats a modern thing. My E36 is also at 3k rpm at 80 mph in the highest gear.

    • @JacobKaplan0405
      @JacobKaplan0405 3 года назад +2

      @@crisl9518 That’s not so bad as it’s a 5 speed. With one extra gear though, I’d expect more of an overdrive!

  • @user-vh3cx6xy3i
    @user-vh3cx6xy3i 2 года назад +1

    If only BMW gave the UK an option of having a manual

  • @nicholasvonrhine6311
    @nicholasvonrhine6311 2 года назад

    It's great to see a manual bmw in 2022.

  • @krokodil9096
    @krokodil9096 3 года назад +3

    I'm not fan of manual transmission cars, but this one deserves it.

  • @jeppewerring
    @jeppewerring 3 года назад +7

    I dont think the reason they dropped the DCT is because of power levels, that transmission could easily do 700-800hp, the reason is most likely due to it not supporting AWD.

  • @dennismundt7378
    @dennismundt7378 2 года назад

    I thought that after the M10/M20/M30 engine generation there would not be a good sounding BMW engine. But this engine sounds like what a typical BMW should sound like. If you have a barbecue somewhere in the garden, then you should hear that the buddy is coming with the BMW.

  • @infidel900rr
    @infidel900rr 3 года назад +4

    Great review, love your positive approach. You didn't follow the path of the naysayers. thanks!

    • @after_midnight9592
      @after_midnight9592 3 года назад

      Nobody dares to criticize anything these days, that's the problem with the world.
      Everything looks good, everything performs good, everything is nice, everything is awesome,...
      You can't say that grill looks like dog shit, if you want more BMWs for the chanel, that's the core issue with all YT reviews/promotors.

  • @JC-kz3ut
    @JC-kz3ut 2 года назад

    I never understood rev assistance. Call me old fashioned, but I was always taught to just use my ears and the feel of the car.

  • @timkuhn5770
    @timkuhn5770 2 года назад +1

    I am shocked how bad the roads are in this video is it just this road this state or is it normal in the us ?

  • @dakgildea
    @dakgildea 3 года назад +8

    Sweet car, kind of want one now. I'm sure a tune would wake it up even more

  • @markod1353
    @markod1353 3 года назад +1

    One thing is certain. This ain't no long distance cruiser. While short gear ratios are great for going at it like a hooligan, the engine sound is too present at 3000rpm, or thereabouts, for comfy, noise free cruising to a vacay destination.

  • @cmsmith6164
    @cmsmith6164 3 года назад +1

    i love the fact that the which ever gear engage is display in the cluster so no need to look down at the shifter

  • @tonymaszara8046
    @tonymaszara8046 2 года назад +5

    As always great vid! I have to ask, what was the ride quality of the m3/m4 like (especially on those MI roads) compared to the ct4v blackwing? Also overall thoughts on one vs the other?

  • @JDM_Cars..
    @JDM_Cars.. 3 года назад +1

    My uncle has a BMW M4 rare I think 2017 or 2016 I forgot lol package with a 6 speed manual marking about 700 hp and I love it in 3 rd gear it’s going 60 mph LIKE WHAT that’s 3 rd and it’s my dream car there really fun to drive

  • @Mister_Portal_USMC
    @Mister_Portal_USMC 9 месяцев назад

    I wish they had an 8 speed manual with more HP... I just love the manual transmission in the M4s. Although I am Contemplating getting an M8 by the time I hit 40 in 2 years, if all the stars align and the money gods lmfao.

  • @FatalityDiablo
    @FatalityDiablo 3 года назад +1

    many owners of the manual M3 reported a that their cars also have 500hp or more when measured on a dyno.

  • @jaioncebollero1168
    @jaioncebollero1168 3 года назад +7

    The dual air boxes and the bracing make under the hood look pretty interesting, idk.

  • @tommy516
    @tommy516 4 месяца назад +1

    Love the blue interior!

  • @benjamino.7999
    @benjamino.7999 2 года назад

    You can't imagine how the times have changed, 20 years ago, Murica was all automatic gearbox and Europa all manual. Now it's the contrary, no new sports model is delivered with a manual gearbox.

  • @gothops154
    @gothops154 6 месяцев назад

    The problem with the manual is you’re doing regular/slow highway speeds and you’re already at 3k RPM in 6th gear. As opposed to being under 2k in 8th doing 80mph.

  • @vysakhcharuvila
    @vysakhcharuvila 3 года назад +1

    Manual transmission ♥BMW♥

  • @mightymatt3624
    @mightymatt3624 3 года назад +3

    5:45 OMG! BMW's actually have turn signals? when did they add this feature?

  • @danzarea9092
    @danzarea9092 Год назад

    yeah i love manual in a sportcar, this transmission is never gets old, sad to hear that manuals are forgotten and people prefer automatic for simply driving

  • @bcvijasiu
    @bcvijasiu 3 года назад +4

    I always love and look forward to your videos.
    I cannot wait to see the IS500 review and maybe hear your thoughts how it stacks up against some othe cars in its class and maybe the M3 as well 😉😁

    • @dlo7950
      @dlo7950 3 года назад +3

      I don’t think the is500 will be nimble enough to be considered an M3 competitor. It will have the power though so we’ll have to wait and see.

    • @bcvijasiu
      @bcvijasiu 3 года назад +1

      @@dlo7950 I am just hoping for driving enjoyment.
      My IS300 (first generation IS) MT was not as nimble or as fast as my S2000, but I enjoyed driving it much more.
      Something about that 2JZ-GE. It was smooth and the MT was nice too.
      I know IS500 will have AT but I hope that the V8's character will win me over.
      Like you said, we will just have to wait and see. And Lexus reliability over BMWs maybe enough for me.

    • @alh06
      @alh06 3 года назад +4

      @@dlo7950 The Is500 will face off more with the M340i and TLX Type S

    • @dlo7950
      @dlo7950 3 года назад +2

      @@alh06 Even still, it will have about 100 hp on both of those cars so it’s really going to be in a class of it’s own. It will be interesting to see how the others match up though.

    • @alh06
      @alh06 3 года назад +3

      @@dlo7950 Yeah it's definitely kind of an in-between enthusiasts' dream

  • @ko8602
    @ko8602 2 года назад

    one of my top favorite cars now

  • @mcullyy
    @mcullyy 3 года назад +3

    Is it just me or does the side profile look like an s550 mustang?

  • @andrew_glzroman
    @andrew_glzroman 3 года назад +1

    Awsome video!!
    Can you do a video on the Porsche taycan?

  • @farhan007
    @farhan007 3 года назад +2

    Side profile is a Mustang.

  • @tman4534
    @tman4534 3 года назад

    I’ve always talked shit about beamers but this is it chief. This is the one that won me over, controversial grill for many but not for me. Sick car.

  • @JFinns
    @JFinns 3 года назад +2

    I drive a manual every day and love it, but this doesn't sound right at 9:25, just look at the kind of power the 720S dual clutch handles.

  • @Schoa
    @Schoa 2 года назад

    I like the fact that he block the speed thermometer when we go over the speed limit.

  • @quinntews715
    @quinntews715 3 года назад +1

    Me watching this video then realizing at 6:50 that it’s filmed literally a mile away from my house

    • @quinntews715
      @quinntews715 3 года назад +1

      And that the beginning walk around was at OLGC church lol

  • @milannekuhh9818
    @milannekuhh9818 3 года назад +1

    This M4 has launch control in MDM mode.

  • @KenjiYam
    @KenjiYam 3 года назад

    Even though the grill looks a bit ridiculous. The car itself looks absolutely beautiful.

  • @aidanwalsh5841
    @aidanwalsh5841 3 года назад +1

    Hey hey hey you didn't clap your shoes before you got in! Lmfao

  • @CrusardModding
    @CrusardModding 3 года назад +4

    Beautiful from inside, 6-speed-manual, perfect. If only it wasn't hideous from outside. Definitely a car you won't get out and turn your head.

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 3 года назад +1

      I would, it's M4 my man, i would turn. It's like chick with crazy hot body but the face is average 😁.

    • @CrusardModding
      @CrusardModding 3 года назад

      @@stevem2323 The front of the M4 is definitely not average. Rather below average.

    • @stevem2323
      @stevem2323 3 года назад

      @@CrusardModding Ok whatever, but when you go to bed with that chick, it's fireworks. You take some beauty, and it's bore fest.

  • @jimmmyz169
    @jimmmyz169 3 года назад +11

    I was always curious why do youtubers blur out there mph when it's "too" high. Was there an example of someone who's video's where used against him or is it like a...idk...old wives tale? Like if they wanted to they couldn't match the rpm and gear to the mph even if it was blurred out?

    • @maximusdecimusmeridius4325
      @maximusdecimusmeridius4325 3 года назад +6

      Maybe just better safe than sorry

    • @mtadc1545
      @mtadc1545 3 года назад +5

      There have been cases of less known RUclipsrs getting caught in various countries. I mean most people don’t want to video themselves breaking the law.

  • @zacknrudi
    @zacknrudi 3 года назад +33

    Sadly, the buck tooth grille is the only distinguishing element on an otherwise rather bland and anonymous looking exterior. Lovely interior however.

    • @toto70706
      @toto70706 3 года назад +2

      I actually love the exterior. I feel like for the price the interior could be a lot better especially compared to amg and Audis. Something about the bmw buttons and interior layout just look cheap.

    • @distortion4222
      @distortion4222 3 года назад +1

      @@toto70706 These things are personal tastes so u cant speak for everyone. I drive Bmw and my fav brand is Bmw and i absolutelly love the interiors of Bmws, much much more from aydi or merc for example, but I totally understand that there is different people with different tastes.

    • @kimchee411
      @kimchee411 3 года назад +1

      @@toto70706 I don't think Audi interiors are any better than BMW aside from virtual cockpit and the dual screens in the higher models. Mercs definitely stand out in design.

    • @toto70706
      @toto70706 3 года назад

      @@distortion4222 Honestly I think I just really dont jive with the steering wheel, wheel buttons, and screens and graphics design. I do think the rest of the interior is pretty nice though.

    • @toto70706
      @toto70706 3 года назад

      @@kimchee411 I agree. Many mercs really wow you and you feel like you get a lot for your money. For Audi, definitely models like the q5 and below feel a bit cheap. I drive a q7 and its got all the dual screen goodies and wow does it feel really futuristic.