[Lafinkel]

Originally Posted by ryanSTL

i have the 435GC and just got back from a 1600 mile road trip. If you enjoy spirited driving, you have to get the bigger engine in my opinion. For the small price difference, you get a huge usable power upgrade. The car is always ready to play and sounds good doing it.

My only regret on my build (bought off the lot) is that I don't have the M brakes. I mostly say that because of looks, but I know the performance would be better too.

For those who are into luxury, you should consider the leather dash upgrade. There were other posts w/ pics on this forum that were beautiful!! I'd rather spend the money on other things, but that's just me.

I prefer my 18" wheels over the 19" upgrade. These will be my winters next year after I see some 19" or 20" aftermarket setups that I like for summer. I have a tint appointment in 2 hours and I'm ordering spacers online this morning.

What's your build? What color? How come you don't like the 18s?

[ryanSTL]

Originally Posted by Lafinkel

What's your build? What color? How come you don't like the 18s?

435 Carbon Black on black interior, brushed aluminum, HK radio, technology/Nav, premium pkg, parking assist/rearview cam, all weather mats

i only wish I had M brakes. I will be keeping my eyes open for an OEM upgrade.

I don't like the 19s because I think they are very ordinary looking and common, especially for $1k upgrade... no thanks. the 18s are more interesting, less common and will make for great winters.

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by DJ Rocc

I would love to have gotten the v6, but here you would have to pay 10,000 more! And I think I will love the fuel economy/power ratio of the 428i!

just a correction: I6 instead of V6.
435i is so much more expensive, plus you can't use all the power unless you do track days!
today, on a 70 km urban + extra-urban drive, our 428i GC did 8.7L/100km
(27 mpg US, or 32.5 mpg imp.)

[Lafinkel]

Originally Posted by ryanSTL

435 Carbon Black on black interior, brushed aluminum, HK radio, technology/Nav, premium pkg, parking assist/rearview cam, all weather mats

i only wish I had M brakes. I will be keeping my eyes open for an OEM upgrade.

I don't like the 19s because I think they are very ordinary looking and common, especially for $1k upgrade... no thanks. the 18s are more interesting, less common and will make for great winters.

Very nice. I like that your carbon black is an uncommon color - makes it more special. The one I'm getting is mineral gray on black interior, M Sport, technology, premium, and drivers assistance package, heated front seats, and 19s. The only option I didn't get that I wanted is HK stereo. I'd have to custom order to get the exact build - and that would cost me a bit more and I'd have to wait 6-8 weeks vs. my inventory car. I also considered AWD,but opted for RWD since I already have second set of 18s with all seasons that I can change to winter tires if needed. I do like the M brakes - perhaps like you I can add those later.

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by ryanSTL

i have the 435GC and just got back from a 1600 mile road trip. If you enjoy spirited driving, you have to get the bigger engine in my opinion. For the small price difference, you get a huge usable power upgrade. The car is always ready to play and sounds good doing it.

My only regret on my build (bought off the lot) is that I don't have the M brakes. I mostly say that because of looks, but I know the performance would be better too.

For those who are into luxury, you should consider the leather dash upgrade. There were other posts w/ pics on this forum that were beautiful!! I'd rather spend the money on other things, but that's just me.

I prefer my 18" wheels over the 19" upgrade. These will be my winters next year after I see some 19" or 20" aftermarket setups that I like for summer. I have a tint appointment in 2 hours and I'm ordering spacers online this morning.

Not a small difference in price here, almost 10k€ between 428 and 435

[DJ Rocc]

Originally Posted by Leo bimmer

just a correction: I6 instead of V6.
435i is so much more expensive, plus you can't use all the power unless you do track days!
today, on a 70 km urban + extra-urban drive, our 428i GC did 8.7L/100km
(27 mpg US, or 32.5 mpg imp.)

Thanks for the correction. Also made it in my post.

[In AWD We Trust]

Do you get compliments in it? Do women like it lol?

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by In AWD We Trust

Do you get compliments in it? Do women like it lol?

Well, my mom hates it! Lol
Women nowadays don't care one bit about cars! If I ask how is the car, all they will say is nice or cool, not caring about what they say!
So mainly men will stare at your car, if anyone bothers to

[cashewnut]

Leo - could you please tell me if those are the 441 ferric grey wheels? What does your build say you got for wheels?

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by cashewnut

Leo - could you please tell me if those are the 441 ferric grey wheels? What does your build say you got for wheels?

They are NOT the ferric grey wheels, they are the standard double spoke 441M wheels

[rjpeaks]

saw one today when I dropped off my bright blue car



M-Brakes, Navi, lighting, driver's asst, prem pkg, missing 3rd pedal. really like it. son likes my car better. ~$61K

side note: sterling wanted $20 to give me a 328 as a loaner

pass.

got a dodge ram

will prob go to crevier next.

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by rjpeaks

saw one today when I dropped off my bright blue car



M-Brakes, Navi, lighting, driver's asst, prem pkg, missing 3rd pedal. really like it. son likes my car better. ~$61K

side note: sterling wanted $20 to give me a 328 as a loaner

pass.

got a dodge ram

will prob go to crevier next.

personally prefer F36 to F30... The carbon black looks nice, never seen one in person (our car is the only one on public roads here)

[cashewnut]

Originally Posted by Leo bimmer

They are NOT the ferric grey wheels, they are the standard double spoke 441M wheels

Ah okay, thanks. In the US you can't get the standard (non-ferric) 441's on the Gran Coupe. Just noticed you're in Greece.

[Leo bimmer]

Originally Posted by cashewnut

Ah okay, thanks. In the US you can't get the standard (non-ferric) 441's on the Gran Coupe. Just noticed you're in Greece.

that sucks... the ferric grey wheels only work with certain colors. But, in the US, everything is so much cheaper