Why so many Preowned 4 Series for Sale?

BimmerBoomer · 05-25-2015, 09:20 AM

Looks to me like 4 Series sales are gaining momentum in Canada: http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/11...sa-canada.html . I do think that in Canada in particular there's both room and need for a harder-edged AWD model on the high end to compete with the coming M-B C450 coupe and a new Audi S5.

Bandini3 · 05-26-2015, 11:27 AM

Interesting. Average monthly sales in Canada have grown from 182 in 2013 to 289 in 2014 and 359 this year.

I haven't driven my 435xi coupe that much, but it does seem to be an impressive luxury-performance car. Not a sports car, and not exactly nimble, but an impressive vehicle nonetheless. Surprisingly fast, in an effortless way and I've never had it above 4,000 rpm.

I'm still driving around with a/c off and window open, listening to the exhaust burble on gear changes. 2,200 rpm seems to resonate.

Novelty hasn't worn off yet.

BimmerBoomer · 05-27-2015, 11:53 AM

I think that the last 3 series sports car was my E46 M3: when it was introduced it could hang with a 911 S. Maybe that's an overstatement as both the E92 M3 and the F32 could/can hang with a garden variety 911. But I see the 911 - and more recent M3s - as entry level GT cars.

And I think entry level AWD GT cars is where the high end coupe market is headed (in more northerly climes). What does the 435i xDrive need to qualify? To my mind:

1. Better suspension and tires.
2. Better steering feel.
3. More refinement in the interior, especially storage space.
4. A little more power over and above the MPPK.

But overall this is a pretty good package.

335BOY · 05-27-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

I agree, 3 series is way sexier and more nimble than the 4series. Can't get over how my 335 looks.

Sexier? Its a family sedan.

335BOY · 05-27-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerBoomer

Looks to me like 4 Series sales are gaining momentum in Canada: http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2013/11...sa-canada.html . I do think that in Canada in particular there's both room and need for a harder-edged AWD model on the high end to compete with the coming M-B C450 coupe and a new Audi S5.

New Merc looks awesome. Don't think there are any pics of S5 around yet. Lokking forward to seeing both of these.

Ali Shiralian · 06-10-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 335BOY

Sexier? Its a family sedan.

My family sedan IS sexy

335BOY · 06-16-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

My family sedan IS sexy

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Bandini3 Reader 31 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 535xi, 435xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	Interesting. Average monthly sales in Canada have grown from 182 in 2013 to 289 in 2014 and 359 this year. I haven't driven my 435xi coupe that much, but it does seem to be an impressive luxury-performance car. Not a sports car, and not exactly nimble, but an impressive vehicle nonetheless. Surprisingly fast, in an effortless way and I've never had it above 4,000 rpm. I'm still driving around with a/c off and window open, listening to the exhaust burble on gear changes. 2,200 rpm seems to resonate. Novelty hasn't worn off yet.
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BimmerBoomer demoted 453 Rep 1,172 Posts Drives: 2022 Audi S5 Sportback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grimsby, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I think that the last 3 series sports car was my E46 M3: when it was introduced it could hang with a 911 S. Maybe that's an overstatement as both the E92 M3 and the F32 could/can hang with a garden variety 911. But I see the 911 - and more recent M3s - as entry level GT cars. And I think entry level AWD GT cars is where the high end coupe market is headed (in more northerly climes). What does the 435i xDrive need to qualify? To my mind: 1. Better suspension and tires. 2. Better steering feel. 3. More refinement in the interior, especially storage space. 4. A little more power over and above the MPPK. But overall this is a pretty good package.
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