[Wills2]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Most dealers have ordered San Remo on Oyster and it looks good.

I'm really surprised so many here haven't seen this green. There isn't a dealership without as it's the new colour.

It's a lovely green a bit like the green jag do on the f-type? Can look really dark then pops in the sun.

[goodbyalfa]

Nuff said.

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Most dealers have ordered San Remo on Oyster and it looks good.

I'm really surprised so many here haven't seen this green. There isn't a dealership without as it's the new colour.

It may come as a surprise Chris that most of us dont do and see our dealership for a chat and a coffee, but then I guess most havent spent as much time in a dealership full stop

[Dave_3]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

It may come as a surprise Chris that most of us dont do and see our dealership for a chat and a coffee, but then I guess most havent spent as much time in a dealership full stop

In addition, I think I have only ever seen 2 new 4 series out on the road this last year, or since launch. I really would have expected to see more.

When I bought my F32 immediately after they were released I met a few on the way home from collection. Not sure the 4 series is a big seller (yet).

I've seen a new M3 and M4.

D.

[JNW1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Most dealers have ordered San Remo on Oyster and it looks good.

I'm really surprised so many here haven't seen this green. There isn't a dealership without as it's the new colour.

I see they're also offering a nice dark metallic red (Aventurine Red) on the 4-series so perhaps BMW have been listening to some of the comments about restricted colour choice? Although looking at the options for M340i - which look to be pretty much unchanged - perhaps not!

[mcoops]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I guess most havent spent as much time in a dealership full stop

Or outside pressed up against the glass looking in longingly when they were closed last year

[Dave_3]

Little follow up.

Collecting this on Thursday.

Apart from laser lights, pretty much every option (all that I wanted and many more that are "nice to have" but I might have omitted to keep costs down). Was a pre-specced, pre-built car by BMW. Arrived today.

Got same price for my 435D as I paid last December and 10k KMs ago.

Got large discount. Good time to buy, just before/during summer holidays.

And get all the toys that most people will not be able to order due to semi-conductor shortages. Either forcing them to re-spec or wait indefinitely for confirmation.

Looking forward to bathing myself in 700 NMs of torque.

Discussing getting a few things added from the M Performance catalogue before collecting.

Collect on Thursday, hopefully.

D.

[Dave_3]

The eagle has landed.

Will post more when I have had some more seat time.

Initial impressions, smooth and utterly effortless. Just woofling about at the moment.

Had the carbon-fibre M Performance front lip installed.

Lucked out with finding Goodyear Eagles fitted. I really like them with respect to refinement and NVH.

D.

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Dave_3

The eagle has landed.

Will post more when I have had some more seat time.

Initial impressions, smooth and utterly effortless. Just woofling about at the moment.

Had the carbon-fibre M Performance front lip installed.

Lucked out with finding Goodyear Eagles fitted. I really like them with respect to refinement and NVH.

D.

That looks really nice... Certainly one of the best looking 4's I have seen so far...

Think the Goodyears will be on my shopping list soon... I got Bridgestone Turanzas...

[XAlp]

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[KRS_SN]

looks very nice in that colour congrats.

[g9icy]

Is it more refined than the 435d in terms of the diesel..ness?

I miss the 435d's torque, I really do. If it just didn't sound like a damn diesel I'd still have it, but it irritated me too much.

[Dave_3]

Thanks guys. It had the black pack, which I wanted. I don't mind the grills like that, chrome ones don't really appeal to me. Black headlight interiors too. I think that setup goes well with the black lip spoiler.

Originally Posted by g9icy

Is it more refined than the 435d in terms of the diesel..ness?

Oh yes. Reminds me of my old 430d s-drive. Very refined, smooth and quiet. My old 435D was more vocal/grumbly and the lower gearing in 1st and 2nd was eager and fun but not as laid-back limousine smooth/lazy as my 430D.

Pretty sure the 48V has a part in the way that the M440d eagerly and quietly just swiftly pulls away from rest.

I'll give a more detailed report after a week or so.

D.

[Danny Fireblade]

Very nice. I am still in two minds about the grill however that wouldn't stop me having one if I was given it at a good price:-)

[JNW1]

Originally Posted by g9icy

Is it more refined than the 435d in terms of the diesel..ness?

I miss the 435d's torque, I really do. If it just didn't sound like a damn diesel I'd still have it, but it irritated me too much.

Interesting! I much prefer the refinement of my 40i over the 35d it replaced but at times I have to admit I miss the torque of the diesel. The vast majority of the time it's not an issue but there are occasions - such as regaining cruising speed on a dual carriageway after you've been baulked - when the petrol will drop a gear where the diesel wouldn't need to and I do find myself thinking "I wish it wouldn't do that". Perhaps one of these gearbox flashes people talk about might help but I suspect it's something you have to accept and live with.

On balance I still much prefer the petrol though - the M340d wasn't available when I ordered but if I was choosing again now I'd still go for the M340i. That said I understand why others might come to a different view and I'm certainly not knocking the 40d; it still makes a lot of sense, especially for someone doing lots long runs.

[g9icy]

Originally Posted by JNW1

Interesting! I much prefer the refinement of my 40i over the 35d it replaced but at times I have to admit I miss the torque of the diesel. The vast majority of the time it's not an issue but there are occasions - such as regaining cruising speed on a dual carriageway after you've been baulked - when the petrol will drop a gear where the diesel wouldn't need to and I do find myself thinking "I wish it wouldn't do that". Perhaps one of these gearbox flashes people talk about might help but I suspect it's something you have to accept and live with.

On balance I still much prefer the petrol though - the M340d wasn't available when I ordered but if I was choosing again now I'd still go for the M340i. That said I understand why others might come to a different view and I'm certainly not knocking the 40d; it still makes a lot of sense, especially for someone doing lots long runs.

Oh I much prefer the refinement of the 40i. Spent a few hours in it today, mixed driving with some blasts when possible. The exhaust, as naff as it is stock, still puts a huge smile on my face. Partner says its embarrassing

But the RWD difference mixed with less torque, has me spending a lot of time finding the right gear to get that torque I crave, and I find myself dissapointed when I find it. Can't believe I prefer a bloomin' diesel's power.

Not going to give up the 40i any time soon, but I know a remap/mppsk is absolutely on the horizon. And getting a diesel does not make any sense for me, I just don't do the miles to justify one.

Clearly the only sensible option is a nice big V8...

[Sennen]

Now that is a gorgeous looking car, just proves BMW can still pull it off in the 'looks dept' when they want to