Mean black 435i

Vanity80 · 09-19-2014, 02:19 AM

It was worth the wait!

First impressions:

Coming from a N54 335i the engine feels a lot different in revs, it sounds totally different too. If I am being objective I miss the N54, people say the N55 has more torque but I personally disagree. Worth noting it's a new car, I may have to wait for it to break in.

The driving: the F32 feels more solid all round, the handling, the steering, the cabin...the car feels very robust and well crafted.

Looks: that's the real winner. Was always going towards EB2 or MG but after several consultations with my girlfriend and my dad I ended up with a black one with red interior - Living in London, I am so glad I have made that choice now, that car just looks stunning in person.

Will post better quality photos later.

dubdemand · 09-19-2014, 09:30 AM

Looks great - I'm also leaning towards black with red or maybe ivory next time

More pics would be nice

VMRWheels · 09-19-2014, 04:02 PM

Congrats!

Saphirschwarz · 09-19-2014, 04:58 PM

badass !

BigVegas17 · 09-20-2014, 08:59 AM

Beautiful!

Vervain · 09-20-2014, 09:13 AM

Congrats! It looks really long in that second picture and effortlessly stylish..

.BMW. · 09-21-2014, 02:44 AM

Congrats!

mike@x-ph.com · 09-23-2014, 01:19 PM

Looks good!!

drkeng · 09-23-2014, 10:50 PM

great looking car!
I have to admit the roofline on the 'vert suffers a little compared to the coupe that looks much sportier.

just curious about where you live in London.
my son's in Clerkinwell for the fall semester; we'll be visiting soon.

VELGEN WHEELS · 09-24-2014, 12:08 PM

Very nice. Looks clean.

bavarianx · 09-24-2014, 01:06 PM

very nice set up

NorCalAthlete · 09-24-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkeng

great looking car!
I have to admit the roofline on the 'vert suffers a little compared to the coupe that looks much sportier.

Yup. Primary reason I want a coupe and not a convertible.

Vanity80 · 09-28-2014, 06:55 PM

Thanks guys!

I live in Islington, it's very close to Clerkenwell - would be nice to hook up with a fellow enthusiast, let me know.

Little update: I love this car!!! No surprise here

Quote:

Originally Posted by drkeng

great looking car!
I have to admit the roofline on the 'vert suffers a little compared to the coupe that looks much sportier.

just curious about where you live in London.
my son's in Clerkinwell for the fall semester; we'll be visiting soon.

rjpeaks · 09-29-2014, 11:14 AM

nice car OP!

congrats

BlkD12agon · 09-29-2014, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanity80

Was always going towards EB2 or MG but after several consultations with my girlfriend and my dad I ended up with a black one with red interior - Living in London, I am so glad I have made that choice now, that car just looks stunning in person.

Car looks great and congratulations.

Out of curiosity, is there some sort of stipulation that comes with the MG or EB2 combo living in London?

GOLFFRR · 09-30-2014, 06:58 AM

awesome ride OP

Don N. · 09-30-2014, 11:58 AM

How many miles do you have on it already? Have you been able to drive it hard, or is your review only based on more cruising/casual driving for the engine comparisons?

Vanity80 · 10-02-2014, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkD12agon

Car looks great and congratulations.

Out of curiosity, is there some sort of stipulation that comes with the MG or EB2 combo living in London?

Only because all my previous bmws were either silver or blue, most of them were keyed, one of them was stolen - these colours attract the wrong attention at least where I live. Guess this time I played it safe, plus I am getting older so sapphire black suits me better.

Vanity80 · 10-02-2014, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don N.

How many miles do you have on it already? Have you been able to drive it hard, or is your review only based on more cruising/casual driving for the engine comparisons?

I've done 300 miles in 2 weeks, pushed it hard in the country this weekend in Sport+ mode and the engine/gearbox sparked to life as I hoped it would. Still can't deny it's a much more comfortable ride than the e92 with N54 and RFTs, it feels more "bourgeois" in a way. The tyres are runflats but the steering feel more wobly, the e92 drove like a gokart in comparison when cornering which I do miss. Don't get me wrong, it's a definitely step up from the previous iteration, if you are in the market for a one, get one now

BlkD12agon · 10-02-2014, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanity80

Only because all my previous bmws were either silver or blue, most of them were keyed, one of them was stolen - these colours attract the wrong attention at least where I live. Guess this time I played it safe, plus I am getting older so sapphire black suits me better.

Damn that sucks. Some people just don't like to see others happy.

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