My New 435D M Sport Gran Coup XDrive.

[HoHoHo]

JMBMWM5 said:

ordered this spec.

A83 Glacier Silver
ZAG8 Golden Brown Merino lthr, BMW Individual
Advanced Parking package
3AG Reversing Assist camera
5DP Park Assist
ZAS Active Security package
5AG Lane change warning system
5AL Dynamic Safety
5AS Driving Assistant
ZIC Interior comfort package
420 Sun protection glass
493 Extended storage
4AE Armrest, front with sliding adjustment
ZMS M Sport Plus package
21C 19" M Double-spoke style 442M alloy
wheels Bicolour Orbit Grey with mixed tyres
2NH M Sport braking system
688 Loudspeaker system - harman/kardon
surround sound
248 Steering wheel heating
2VL Variable sport steering
322 Comfort Access
430 Ext. mirrors - folding, auto dim
Split-folding rear seats
481 Sport seats, front
488 Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
496 Seat heating, rear
Adaptive LED Headlights
5AC High-beam Assistant
5DL Surround-view
610 Head-up Display
710 M Steering Wheel
715 M aerodynamic bodystyling
760 Exterior trim, High-gloss Shadowline
775 Headlining, Anthracite
8TH Speed limit display
XE7 Piano Black - BMW Ind.
“M” Adaptive suspension

PLUS Standard stuff

With a few grand coming back. (which I am waiting for from BMW).
So IMO a great deal.

fk me what did you do, give them the brochure back and simply say you'll have the lot

Thought my New X5 was well spec'd!

[JMBMWM5]

HoHoHo said:

fk me what did you do, give them the brochure back and simply say you'll have the lot

Thought my New X5 was well spec'd!

I tried.;)

[HoHoHo]

JMBMWM5 said:

HoHoHo said:

fk me what did you do, give them the brochure back and simply say you'll have the lot

Thought my New X5 was well spec'd!

I tried.;)

You tried very well, full marks

[Wills2]

JNW1 said:

Perhaps because some say it's as quick or quicker than an M3 in most situations?!!

Come on, that's taking it a bit far, most?

[JNW1]

Wills2 said:

JNW1 said:

Perhaps because some say it's as quick or quicker than an M3 in most situations?!!

Come on, that's taking it a bit far, most?

Just repeating a comment made in the 2nd post on this thread; however, never said I agreed with it and even if it were true IMO it misses the point that there's more to an M3 than just grunt!

Edited by JNW1 on Friday 6th May 13:29

[billyali86]

Wills2 said:

Come on, that's taking it a bit far, most?

On Uk roads I would bet theres not much in it. X drive, alot of torque and a really quick 8 speed auto. Granted once the m3/4 stretches in legs it would dissapear but the 435d has a good range of mid range torque that all of is put down

[JNW1]

billyali86 said:

Wills2 said:

Come on, that's taking it a bit far, most?

On Uk roads I would bet theres not much in it. X drive, alot of torque and a really quick 8 speed auto. Granted once the m3/4 stretches in legs it would dissapear but the 435d has a good range of mid range torque that all of is put down

But your original comment said "as quick or quicker in most situations" which implies a 435d would generally have the better of an M3; can perhaps see that in very wet or greasy conditions but otherwise doesn't seem likely to me. However, I haven't driven either an F80 M3 or a 435d so once he's got a few miles on his new machine perhaps the OP can let us know the answer?!

[Wills2]

JNW1 said:

Wills2 said:

JNW1 said:

Perhaps because some say it's as quick or quicker than an M3 in most situations?!!

Come on, that's taking it a bit far, most?

Just repeating a comment made in the 2nd post on this thread; however, never said I agreed with it and even if it were true IMO it misses the point that there's more to an M3 than just grunt!

[JMBMWM5]

JNW1 said:

But your original comment said "as quick or quicker in most situations" which implies a 435d would generally have the better of an M3; can perhaps see that in very wet or greasy conditions but otherwise doesn't seem likely to me. However, I haven't driven either an F80 M3 or a 435d so once he's got a few miles on his new machine perhaps the OP can let us know the answer?!

I will come back with an "opinion"
on the two. The 435D MS G C Xdrive is quick but not M3 quick, in everyday driving it's all you would ever really need, and with PLOD hiding up ever lay-by who needs 100+ MPH?.
The Diesel is very quick too 80 MPH and in the damp gets away quicker than most cars "M" included.

[JMBMWM5]

JMBMWM5 said:

will come back with an "opinion"
on the two. The 435D MS G C Xdrive is quick but not M3 quick, in everyday driving it's all you would ever really need, and with PLOD hiding up ever lay-by who needs 100+ MPH?.
The Diesel is very quick too 80 MPH and in the damp gets away quicker than most cars "M" included.
The tyre roar from the M3 on many roads borders on intolerable , the 435 is quieter by a long way making longer journeys more enjoyable for me anyway.

[Exige77]

JMBMWM5 said:

JNW1 said:

But your original comment said "as quick or quicker in most situations" which implies a 435d would generally have the better of an M3; can perhaps see that in very wet or greasy conditions but otherwise doesn't seem likely to me. However, I haven't driven either an F80 M3 or a 435d so once he's got a few miles on his new machine perhaps the OP can let us know the answer?!

I will come back with an "opinion"
on the two. The 435D MS G C Xdrive is quick but not M3 quick, in everyday driving it's all you would ever really need, and with PLOD hiding up ever lay-by who needs 100+ MPH?.
The Diesel is very quick too 80 MPH and in the damp gets away quicker than most cars "M" included.

Is it an "M" car though ?

[aeropilot]

Popped into Sytner High Wycombe yesterday, and they have a 435dGC Xdrive in the showromm in full BMW Individual......in wait for it, Twilight Purple with Opal White Merino interior....

[marting]

Why is this in M Power?

[ratty6464]

JMBMWM5 said:

JNW1 said:

But your original comment said "as quick or quicker in most situations" which implies a 435d would generally have the better of an M3; can perhaps see that in very wet or greasy conditions but otherwise doesn't seem likely to me. However, I haven't driven either an F80 M3 or a 435d so once he's got a few miles on his new machine perhaps the OP can let us know the answer?!

I will come back with an "opinion"
on the two. The 435D MS G C Xdrive is quick but not M3 quick, in everyday driving it's all you would ever really need, and with PLOD hiding up ever lay-by who needs 100+ MPH?.
The Diesel is very quick too 80 MPH and in the damp gets away quicker than most cars "M" included.

I've got a 435d and it's pretty quick off the mark, but the rate of acceleration really slows up around 70mph. It's certainly not as quick as the e92 M3 before it which in itself isn't as quick as a current M3/M4. I think the big torque of the 435 makes it feel quicker than it is. But put your foot down at 70mph on a motorway and it's brisk but nothing special.

The handling isn't great but it is a good relaxing, economical cruiser.

[cerb4.5lee]

ratty6464 said:

I've got a 435d and it's pretty quick off the mark, but the rate of acceleration really slows up around 70mph. It's certainly not as quick as the e92 M3 before it which in itself isn't as quick as a current M3/M4. I think the big torque of the 435 makes it feel quicker than it is. But put your foot down at 70mph on a motorway and it's brisk but nothing special.

The handling isn't great but it is a good relaxing, economical cruiser.

Diesels do lure you in I agree and their 0 to 60 times always look good but when you look at the 0 to 100 times they are never that impressive, they do seem to give you that feeling that they are quick though.

[billyali86]

JNW1 said:

But your original comment said "as quick or quicker in most situations" which implies a 435d would generally have the better of an M3; can perhaps see that in very wet or greasy conditions but otherwise doesn't seem likely to me. However, I haven't driven either an F80 M3 or a 435d so once he's got a few miles on his new machine perhaps the OP can let us know the answer?!

Apologies, my wording was wrong, I just meant in general on our british roads which are wet and greasy alot of the time.

[JMBMWM5]

cerb4.5lee said:

Diesels do lure you in I agree and their 0 to 60 times always look good but when you look at the 0 to 100 times they are never that impressive, they do seem to give you that feeling that they are quick though.

This thing flys too 80/90 MPH, no "M" but very quick.
On UK roads it's all you need power wise for me now anyway.

[Maz_uk]

Nice car! I have one black with red, love the spec on yours!

[JMBMWM5]

Maz_uk said:

Nice car! I have one black with red, love the spec on yours!

Thanks.

[zainster]

Congrats on the car, looks really nice!

A friend of mine also bought one of these recently in the colour combo black/champagne.
What impressed me the most from a passenger perspective and from behind the wheel was how superb the ride was!
We have a few cobbled roads around here and I was amazed at how it dealt with all the potholes etc.

Great daily driver, smooth auto and refined as well as the capacity to go quick and return good mpg. Only thing and this is imho it lacks any sense of occasion.

just to add from another poster, is this an M car now as its in this section? lol