My New 435D M Sport Gran Coup XDrive.

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70mm Exhaust.

Edited by JMBMWM5 on Tuesday 3rd May 08:42

Edited by JMBMWM5 on Tuesday 3rd May 08:43

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Thanks for the kind words guys, not going to remap it as these cars now communicate with Munich, so warantee could be voided, but as you say, it's as quick everyday driving as the M3 in most situations with good economy too.

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TDK said:

John, why did you change from the M3?

I am going to be doing a lot more miles to and from London, so I got offered a great price for the M3 before the miles went on so took it.
TBH I got near new money back for it and the way the prices are falling away glad I got shot when i did.
You can buy the M3/4 now for £50K loaded, I got £49.5K for mine with 6K+ miles after 9 months, good deal no?.

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RichardM5 said:

Quite!

But, to try and bring it in, how does the 435d GC compare with the M6 GC that you had previously, for what you might call 'real world' driving?

It's quick and quiet, tyre noise low and the HK Sound system has been improved in some way, sound great.
The car has great torque/power up too 100MPH all I need really TBH.
Close to the M3 too 80 MPH but quicker off the line with XDrive.
Should be as quick in the wet all round on UK roads IMO.
Does lack the sound and suspension though.
I have adaptive suspension but it's NO "M".
I like it for what it is "an all rounder for a guy my age".
PS) and 40 MPG+ .

Edited by JMBMWM5 on Thursday 5th May 06:30

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claudereff said:

Did you also get a big discount on the new car or was that priced at list to give you more for the M3

Love the interior agree the earlier reply white stitching really suits leather colour

I 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.

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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.;)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Maz_uk said:

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

Thanks.

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zainster said:

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

Not an "M" car but I have been on here with most of my "M" cars 5 in all.
So thought it would be OK to post this "change of vehicle" and why on here.
I have found were i am that "M" Cars really can't be taxed or even put through their paces above 3rd gear even 3rd in Lenience loosing, so in my older age I though this Derv burner would do.

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zainster said:

You obviously have good taste, I've had 5 M cars too

I think the 435D is more than capable of helping one lose their licence, no?

Yea your right but for everyday use a lot more "under the radar".;)