428i \ 430i questions

[T1berious]

Hi there,

I'm just wondering has anyone here got a 428i or a 430i? I was just after your thoughts?

Any info greatly received!

[Challo]

Are you wanting information particularly about those engines or in general about the car?

Also you looking at the Grand Coupe or normal Coupe?

We had a 420i GC for a while if that helps you?

[T1berious]

I think it's more about the engine.

We have a 330i at the moment and the reviews in the press have been more glowing towards the bigger powerplants \ 6 cyl units or the all conquering 420d.

It would be the coupe rather than Gran Coupe (SWMBO didn't like the look compared to the coupe. closest I could get to a 4 door was the 640d Gran Coupe but thats now out of budget)

Cheers.

T1b

[chandrew]

We went in to buy a 330 and came out with a 340 with the M Performance kit.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the 330s engine but the 6 cylinder engine in he 340 is far more enjoyable. It did end up costing me 30% more though.

I think it's a characteristic of these turbocharged 2 cylinder units. I drove a T6 V90 thinking on paper it looked OK but couldn't get on with the engine.

[Eddieslofart]

chandrew said:

We went in to buy a 330 and came out with a 340 with the M Performance kit.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the 330s engine but the 6 cylinder engine in he 340 is far more enjoyable. It did end up costing me 30% more though.

I think it's a characteristic of these turbocharged 2 cylinder units. I drove a T6 V90 thinking on paper it looked OK but couldn't get on with the engine.

Much man point in that post right there

[T1berious]

chandrew said:

We went in to buy a 330 and came out with a 340 with the M Performance kit.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with the 330s engine but the 6 cylinder engine in he 340 is far more enjoyable. It did end up costing me 30% more though.

I think it's a characteristic of these turbocharged 2 cylinder units. I drove a T6 V90 thinking on paper it looked OK but couldn't get on with the engine.

Hmmm, this is what I fear, agreed I'm looking at older models rather brand new but our budget will meet a 435i (AUC <20k miles) or a 428i (again AUC but maybe with better options).

I know a test drive would pretty much have me in a 435i before man maths took affect