BMW 4 Series GC or 3 Series GT - HELP

[IceBoy]

Hi All,

Mrs Ice has showed an interest in the 4 series GC we saw the other day. It did look pretty nice I must say.

I then showed her the 3GT which she also liked...probably not as much as the 4GC.....

So over to the people with the knowledge, what can you tell me?

We would go for a x-drive 2.0i or 2.8i.

Thanks in advance
IceBoy

PS. This is for family duties, lugging kids around and shopping trips etc.

[Maracus]

The F30/1 328i isn't available as x-drive in the UK, so probably the same for the 428i.

I sold my 328i a few months ago, but after driving both a 320i and 328i before I bought it I would not go for the 320i unless you want x-drive. For the same running costs the 328i was way more responsive.

The same would go for a 328i vs 335i/340i!

[DiscoSINGH]

Out of the 2 - I'd go 4 series GC, it has a pretty big boot for family duties and its much better looking than the 3 series GT. (I would say that as an 440i GC owner )

Not sure if x drive is worth it - makes the car sit higher up? I'd say the Audi quattro system is much better? And yes its only the diesels that come in x drive.

[cerb4.5lee]

428i GC for me, but as mentioned it's RWD only.

[aeropilot]

Was looking at both 3GT and 4GC last summer before going in opposite direction and buying a X5....

4GC was a much nicer car than the 3GT IMHO...and 4GC would have been my choice out of the two had other factors not pushed me in the opposite direction.

[llewop]

aeropilot said:

4GC was a much nicer car than the 3GT IMHO...and 4GC would have been my choice out of the two had other factors not pushed me in the opposite direction.

It possibly depends on how much space you want/need: I've a 4GC and a guy at work got a 3GT about the same time and same colour, so good comparison from the point of view of appearance. If that matters: 4GC by a mile - the 3GT looks flabby in comparison. But it has a whole lot more room in it so probably more practical for family etc. Not having any kids; space isn't an issue to us and the 4GC with the powered hatch and other nice touches like frameless windows is a much more 'usable' car for us than the 3 saloon I had before.

[T16OLE]

llewop said:

aeropilot said:

4GC was a much nicer car than the 3GT IMHO...and 4GC would have been my choice out of the two had other factors not pushed me in the opposite direction.

It possibly depends on how much space you want/need: I've a 4GC and a guy at work got a 3GT about the same time and same colour, so good comparison from the point of view of appearance. If that matters: 4GC by a mile - the 3GT looks flabby in comparison. But it has a whole lot more room in it so probably more practical for family etc. Not having any kids; space isn't an issue to us and the 4GC with the powered hatch and other nice touches like frameless windows is a much more 'usable' car for us than the 3 saloon I had before.

I had a loan 320i GT for a few days in the week.

Whichever model, I’d go for the 28i at least, the 20i is very underpowered.

It was a nice place to sit and was more comfortable than my 640d with adaptive drive.

I’m a huge fan of the ZF 8-speed boxes. But I think a manual is more suited to a 20i, it’s changing down too many cogs, too often and becomes irritating.

Overall I was impressed though, it had some nice options too, adaptive LED’s (they’ll be a must on my next car after experiencing them).

Of the two, Id personally choose the 4GC. But I think the 3GT is miles more practical for family duties.

P.s the 3GT has pillarless doors too

[aeropilot]

T16OLE said:

adaptive LED’s (they’ll be a must on my next car after experiencing them).

Absolutely.

Adaptive LED's were a last minute spec change on my X5 and I'm soooooooo glad I did, they are bloody fantastic.