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BMW 435i First Drive Reviews by Edmunds, Top Gear, Autocar. Good EPS impressions
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Overall a very positive review. Full review: http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/4-series/2014/road-test.html Quote:
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AUTOCAR: Full review: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review Quote:
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Sounds like they would give the car a 9 out 10. Wish they would have tested an M-sport package but whatever. Still unsure if it's worth the same price as a used e92 M3
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07-18-2013, 08:23 PM | #4 |
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This quote is not encouraging for a whole variety of reasons:
"In Sport, the 435i is extremely firm and tends to jiggle over short, sharp bumps while it wallows too much in Comfort. Sport might work well on a track, but as one of the BMW chassis engineers told me, it's a marketing setting: intentionally stiff to remind people that they're in the Sport mode they paid for." The overall tone of the article was positive, and they seem to have made progress in many of the areas where people have been critical of the F30, namely the steering and suspension. Looking forward to more reviews. |
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Top Gear's review: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/b...ive-2013-07-18
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07-18-2013, 08:55 PM | #7 |
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I've got a hunch that the 4 series is going to be a serious win for BMW...
This thing in Msport trim and some M sport goodies is going to be a fantastic automobile... Perfect for those who want sexy, good looks and a terrific driving experience - but don't quite need (or want to spend) to get to "M" territory
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So far so good review wise...I'm really glad to hear that they are sorting out the steering feel. I wonder if it had VSS. I also wonder if you get the passive suspension, how stiff it will be.
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"The new found comfort is a revelation, and it's far more refined than the 3 Series Coupé of old too, but we can't help but wonder if some of that car's inherent dynamism has been lost in the process. "
ugh hate the sound of that
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Not anything is for the better obviously, but in many aspect TheF3* will adress the comfort issues in the E9*, and the car itself is a welcome addition to the 3, and by the looks of the reviews, it holds it's own! I just wish there was more to the 4, than just a 3 with 2 less doors, the concept was so striking, but i guess with an M package it will be a looker nottheless! I know, there are cars to be delivered here in October, need to see it live!
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07-19-2013, 03:39 AM | #17 |
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I've never felt at a loss for comfort or luxury in my E92.
How soft have ppl become that they have to be coddled rather than enjoy the connection these cars used to offer? Hoping all the more for the 2er to return to the real BMW. |
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07-19-2013, 04:25 AM | #18 |
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Very sharp looking car..the only thing I don't get is, the side profile looks almost identical to that of an e92. In these pictures, it looks like an e92 from the side, an f30 on the front, and a shrunken x6 in the rear.
It's a very nice car overall, I would love to have one..it just doesn't really LOOK like anything new or ground breaking. I mean that looks wise. |
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I think it is great. I drive always in comfort for daily commuting, and occasionally in sport when on the track or in weekend spirited back-country driving mode.
I never want a non-adaptable suspension car again. |
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Cant get past the hood!
Most of the car looks good but the side front profile along with that hood line are a deal killer for me. Keeping the E92 M3 till I die I guess its time to step up to the m6 for a good looking coupe. Whats up with the boomerang looking thing behind the front wheel? Im sure the BMW design could have come up with a better way to make a vent maybe like the new X5 vent. Are you listening BMW??? Oh I also agree you shouldnt have to put the BMW performance parts on a sports coupe to make it sporty!
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So to re-cap, as an E9x owner:
Beat up the F30 based on steering and when that fails lets sart complaining about active dampening (which is an option). Can you peas let us know what else you have on your list so we can just get it over with? Quote:
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