440i GC

[CSK423]

Currently have a M135i for family weekend duties but looking to step up in size while retaining some performance/fun.

What's everyone's thoughts on the 440i GC regards performance and practicality ?

[robbo241079]

Not tried the 440i but we have a 435d GC - in terms of practicality for the wife, my 2 year old daughter and I it's perfect, ticks all the boxes for us - generous sized boot, stunning looking car and great fun too. Only thing we find is it's a squeeze for 2 adults in the back when a toddler seat is in there......

[Helicopter123]

Lovely drive, sub standard interior for the money.

[cerb4.5lee]

Helicopter123 said:

Lovely drive, sub standard interior for the money.

I thought similar when I drove the M4, and I liked the car but the interior didn't match it's price tag.

[Pioneer]

For that money I'd go into a 5 series. Huge jump in build quality and comfort from any of the 1-4 series.

[bigdom]

A mate of mine has just moved from an M235i into a 440i. Definitely a step up from the 2 series, it's quieter, more refined, and finds himself driving faster without noticing. Agree, interior should be better for the money, the G30 is a lot better by comparison.

[CSK423]

Pioneer said:

For that money I'd go into a 5 series. Huge jump in build quality and comfort from any of the 1-4 series.

Similar money will be a 5 with a lesser performing engine plus this is a 2nd car, I already have a 6GC for comfort.

I need to go and sit in a 4 again and remind myself what the interior is like.

[Pioneer]

Seems a bit pointless having a 4GC and a 6GC imo

[Vroomer]

Pioneer said:

Seems a bit pointless having a 4GC and a 6GC imo

[va1o]

Vroomer said:

Pioneer said:

Seems a bit pointless having a 4GC and a 6GC imo

Yep agreed, I'd look at something like a 340i Touring

[silent ninja]

I like the interior of my 4. Better than a C Class and Audi A4/A5 IMO.

Not better than a 5 series but that's a different type of car.

Can't see the point of owning a 4 and 6 GC though...

[CSK423]

I do like the 3 estate but I prefer the looks of the 4GC.

My thoughts are retain the M135i performance but in a bigger shell, and with the preference being a 4 opposed to a 3 due to looks, hence the 440iGC as an option.

The 640d GC is a motorway cruiser, used for business hammering around the UK. Both this and the M135i are used for very different duties.

Anyone have experience of 440iGC discounts ? Broadpseed are circa 23%.

[va1o]

Well they've revealed the facelift version at Geneva today, so I'd probably suggest waiting for that

[Fox-]

CSK423 said:

I need to go and sit in a 4 again and remind myself what the interior is like.

It's like a bigger version of your M135i.

[Worzey]

Loving mine. I got the MPPSK to add to the noise and performance.

Agree with comments above about the low(ish) rent interior. Coming from an A7 and originally intent on purchasing an M6 GC Competition it doesn't compare. However, the full leather dash really does lift the interior and the £20k saving for new new fully loaded 440i GC over a 6 month old M6 GC softens the blow considerably.

The driving experience is fantastic. It's a rapid car, smooth, docile and efficient when you want it to be. Got 44 mpg on a family cruise to Oxford over the weekend but it's an animal when you want it to be. Best of both worlds.

[Worzey]

Full leather interior. Opal White looks amazing but not the easiest to keep clean.

Edited by Worzey on Tuesday 7th March 20:20

[MitchT]

Love the 4 Series GC. It'd be perfect for me. I love the lines of the coupé but with elderly parents who need to be transported around four doors is a must. I'm only 5'7" and my parents are significantly smaller than me, so they'd have plenty of rear leg room on account of my small size and plenty of head room, even in the coupé, due to them being small. Perfect. Just need the money to buy one!

[cerb4.5lee]

Worzey said:

Full leather interior. Opal White looks amazing but not the easiest to kept clean.

That looks lovely and it would be nice with piano black trim as well I think, the additional leather makes so much difference.

[MitchT]

I'm a fan of Cashmere Beige with Fineline Anthracite wood myself.

[MattOz]

This is worth a read. Chap on the F30 Forum has done exactly this.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...