[Isakdan]

Hi guys, long time lurker on the the forums but thought I might as well post the recent purchase.

Due to getting a new job which meant I no longer had to get the train and would also be getting a car allowance, I set upon finding the replacement to my E92 320d. Thought about getting either an A5 or TT but my mind had always been pretty set on a 4 series.

So started speccing my ideal 4 series, either coupe or GC in Tanzanite over Ivory White with a few toys. Would be doing a 60 mile round trip to work and annually around 20k so the obvious choice was a 430d; wanted something faster than the 20d and couldn't live with the arch gap on the 35d (wouldn't want to have to change springs).

Went for a test drive in the 430d and it proved to be plenty quick enough for me. My head was always wondering what the 440 would be like and after a talk with my stepdad who commutes in his Cayman S I arranged a test drive for the following week.

The noise! After the drive in the 440 I knew that was what I had to have. The 430 would have felt probably just as quick to me to be honest but after 5 years in diesels it was going to be nice to jump into a petrol straight 6. So I convinced myself the difference in fuel costs between the two would minor on a monthly basis and asked my salesman to transfer my spec onto a 440i instead.

Was set on going for a factory build but searching through BMW AUC I managed to find a lovely 2017 440i in Blue Hera Mica with the Opal White Merino leather with less than 3k on the clock. Only "issue" was it was over 400 miles away from St Albans in Dundee.

So after ringing up the dealership and being sent though a video and pics of the car I decided to go for it! Totally unseen!
So on the weekend, got a train to Luton, flight from Luton to Edinburgh, train from Edinburgh to Dundee and a final cab to the dealership.

I wasn't disappointed when I got there! Was set on Tanzanite having seen it in the flesh, knowing it looks quite dull out of direct sunlight. I had never seen a Blue Hera Mica but I'm so glad I went for it, it truly is an amazing colour! Similar to Tanzanite in sunlight but stays more blue rather than navy out of it.

Anyways enough talk, here she is:

2017 440i
Blue Hera Mica Individual
Individual Opal White Merino Leather
Individual Piano Black Trim

M Sport Plus pack
Innovation Pack
Adaptive Icon LED Lights
Extended Storage
And probably a couple extra bits

On the drive back last week managed to get an average of 38mpg over 500 miles and since picking it up have averaged just under 37. The daily M25 route to Heathrow helps no doubt but I have definitely still been having fun!

[pdk42]

Sounds great - we need pics!

[Isakdan]

Sorry stupid phone managed to post before I had finished! Will finish off OP!

[JustChris]

Dundee! My wife is from there, some trip! Will be worth it though, congrats.

[Isakdan]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Dundee! My wife is from there, some trip! Will be worth it though, congrats.

Yeah it was a great trip if not a bit tiring! Stopped of in Manchester for the night then did the rest back the following day. Definitely was good to find out a bit about the car

[Isakdan]

On picking up the car though there were a a couple of paint chips not mentioned and not seen in the videos beforehand. The dealership have said I should get a quote to repair and send through to them, it's a shame that it will have to be respected already but trying not to let that dampen the car!

[pdk42]

Fantastic looking car. 440i is imho the finest f3x. Don't let the paint chips spoil the new car experience. They'll be gone once a decent body shop gets to it.

[Tengocity]

Looks great. A long journey to collect a new car adds the anticipation and enjoyment.

[goodbyalfa]

Awesome colour scheme. Great choice

[TW666]

Great colour. Yes Tanzanite can look dull in normal lighting.

[Rbrown]

Lovely. Enjoy!

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Congrats - and welcome to the (small) Blue Hera Mica club!

[teaston]

Looks great, is it similar to Mediterranean Blue?

[JustChris]

Great write up OP Mica on OP. Is delicious!!

[Southern Jay]

Congrats on the new car I also moved from a 320D to a 440. Great colour choice.

[Quantox]

Great looking car. I think I had it on my radar a few weeks ago but decided to go for the GC.
Looks better in your pics than in the dealer photos.

Super colour.

Cheers

Q

[NotGotABimmer23]

Black grills and mppsk and you will be set!

[hudson012003]

Originally Posted by Isakdan

Hi guys, long time lurker on the the forums but thought I might as well post the recent purchase.

Due to getting a new job which meant I no longer had to get the train and would also be getting a car allowance, I set upon finding the replacement to my E92 320d. Thought about getting either an A5 or TT but my mind had always been pretty set on a 4 series.

So started speccing my ideal 4 series, either coupe or GC in Tanzanite over Ivory White with a few toys. Would be doing a 60 mile round trip to work and annually around 20k so the obvious choice was a 430d; wanted something faster than the 20d and couldn't live with the arch gap on the 35d (wouldn't want to have to change springs).

Went for a test drive in the 430d and it proved to be plenty quick enough for me. My head was always wondering what the 440 would be like and after a talk with my stepdad who commutes in his Cayman S I arranged a test drive for the following week.

The noise! After the drive in the 440 I knew that was what I had to have. The 430 would have felt probably just as quick to me to be honest but after 5 years in diesels it was going to be nice to jump into a petrol straight 6. So I convinced myself the difference in fuel costs between the two would minor on a monthly basis and asked my salesman to transfer my spec onto a 440i instead.

Was set on going for a factory build but searching through BMW AUC I managed to find a lovely 2017 440i in Blue Hera Mica with the Opal White Merino leather with less than 3k on the clock. Only "issue" was it was over 400 miles away from St Albans in Dundee.

So after ringing up the dealership and being sent though a video and pics of the car I decided to go for it! Totally unseen!
So on the weekend, got a train to Luton, flight from Luton to Edinburgh, train from Edinburgh to Dundee and a final cab to the dealership.

I wasn't disappointed when I got there! Was set on Tanzanite having seen it in the flesh, knowing it looks quite dull out of direct sunlight. I had never seen a Blue Hera Mica but I'm so glad I went for it, it truly is an amazing colour! Similar to Tanzanite in sunlight but stays more blue rather than navy out of it.

Anyways enough talk, here she is:

2017 440i
Blue Hera Mica Individual
Individual Opal White Merino Leather
Individual Piano Black Trim

M Sport Plus pack
Innovation Pack
Adaptive Icon LED Lights
Extended Storage
And probably a couple extra bits

On the drive back last week managed to get an average of 38mpg over 500 miles and since picking it up have averaged just under 37. The daily M25 route to Heathrow helps no doubt but I have definitely still been having fun!

She's a beauty, well done!

The Tanzanite can be a bit dull at times (when unwashed ) so think you've picked the best Blue shade

Just need ACS springs, spacers, & either the MSPPK or REMUS exhaust,

[Ss66]

Very nice. Love the colour combo.

[RobUK]

That's a sweet looking car you have there

I know we don't get diesel levels of mpg out of the B58 but I've always been pleasantly surprised what you can quite easily get. And that exhaust note - it's like a fine wine. Gets better with age!!

[SkyJawa]

Very nice, don’t worry about the chips, get them done and you’ll never know they were there

[Isakdan]

Thanks guys! Absolutely in love with it!

I'm actually surprised at the amount of looks it gets ask would have thought to most people it's just another blue 4 series!