440i M Sport Convertible
Discussion
640d GC has gone back to BMW, to be replaced by this. I loved the GC (even though it was not the most reliable car I've ever had), and it was perfect for schlepping up and down the motorway to clients, but I kept getting a yearning to return to petrol and wind in the (not so much these days) hair. So I spoke to my local dealer, who did me an absolutely cracking deal, and here we are, a factory order, arriving only 6 weeks after that conversation.
440i M Sport Convertible, with a few options, most notably the wheels and the Harmon Kardon system, which is terrific, in re-sale silver with a tart's boudoir red interior.
First impressions are very positive, it revs wonderfully, feels nice and quick (even though it's obviously still very tight), and the crackle and pops from the exhaust in sport mode amuse me no end.
440i M Sport Convertible, with a few options, most notably the wheels and the Harmon Kardon system, which is terrific, in re-sale silver with a tart's boudoir red interior.
First impressions are very positive, it revs wonderfully, feels nice and quick (even though it's obviously still very tight), and the crackle and pops from the exhaust in sport mode amuse me no end.
Alonso92 said:
Very nice 440 and with the correct engine. What problems did you experience with your 6 series? Ive been looking at them recently and fancy a 640d maybe
Brilliant car, made by the engine, but had full ICE replaced, the rattly seat thing, headlight washer fell out, ate tyres and brakes (apparently unusual, depending on who you speak to), last 6 months wouldn't automatically connect to 'phone, although would, when prompted manually.On the plus side, I had more positive comments about how it looks than any other car I've had, it had amazing motorway/DC performance, averaged just under 40mpg over 3 years, and the interior was superb. GC also had plenty of room in the back, and a huge boot, so surprisingly practical.
pac1uk said:
Nice car and must be quite rare, nearly every BMW on the road seems to be Diesel these days
Indeed - loved my 640d GC, but only a couple of days in this have reminded me how bloody nice a petrol 6er is, (even with a turbo). They probably don't sell too many of these - certainly not if you go by the discount I got!
Dunno- it's done nothing but piss down since I got it! The only journey I've done roofless was coming back from the handover at the dealer. I live in a village in the sticks, so nobody to see me. The best thing about roof down was being able to hear the engine more - it's a lovely sounding thing.
My first weekend with the car has been a bit of a mixed bag, to say the least. It was superb up until yesterday, when all sorts of drive-train warning messages flashed up, and it subsequently went in to limp home mode.
It has been recovered to the dealer this morning and it would appear it has a faulty crank-shaft sensor.
They were horrified at the dealer, and have given me a new 7-series to use until my car is fixed. So I had a lovely massage from the seat whilst driving up the M11 this morning.
Which is nice.
It has been recovered to the dealer this morning and it would appear it has a faulty crank-shaft sensor.
They were horrified at the dealer, and have given me a new 7-series to use until my car is fixed. So I had a lovely massage from the seat whilst driving up the M11 this morning.
Which is nice.
Glad you enjoyed - I actualy really like the interior, it certainly works far better than you might imagine!
Mind you, I would like it a lot more if I could actually sit in the bloody thing though! It went in to the dealer first thing Monday, and it is there still. Because it's a new engine variant/application in the 4 series, it's attracting a lot of attention from BMW UK, and they have analysed, analysed again, and then analysed some more for good measure. It is apparently going to be sorted, with a new crank-shaft sensor, tomorrow.
In the interim, I've been schlepping around in a brand new 7 series, which has surprised me massively.
I had expected a bigger, more sloppy, floaty version of my 6GC. This couldn't be further from the truth - this car is light years ahead. Steering, grip, handling, all far superior to the 6, and the ride is on a different planet. It feels like a much smaller car to drive - very precise, sure-footed, easy to place on the road. The tech inside is unreal, the interior sumptuous and stylish, and it's been wonderful on my journeys up and down the M11/A14. I am thoroughly impressed - the only thing that leaves me cold is the exterior (rather anonymous) styling - I feel it looks like a 3 or a 5 after a few weeks of only drinking beer and eating burgers.
Mind you, I would like it a lot more if I could actually sit in the bloody thing though! It went in to the dealer first thing Monday, and it is there still. Because it's a new engine variant/application in the 4 series, it's attracting a lot of attention from BMW UK, and they have analysed, analysed again, and then analysed some more for good measure. It is apparently going to be sorted, with a new crank-shaft sensor, tomorrow.
In the interim, I've been schlepping around in a brand new 7 series, which has surprised me massively.
I had expected a bigger, more sloppy, floaty version of my 6GC. This couldn't be further from the truth - this car is light years ahead. Steering, grip, handling, all far superior to the 6, and the ride is on a different planet. It feels like a much smaller car to drive - very precise, sure-footed, easy to place on the road. The tech inside is unreal, the interior sumptuous and stylish, and it's been wonderful on my journeys up and down the M11/A14. I am thoroughly impressed - the only thing that leaves me cold is the exterior (rather anonymous) styling - I feel it looks like a 3 or a 5 after a few weeks of only drinking beer and eating burgers.
stewjohnst said:
just been browsing through the 7er brochure...
..did you get to try out the casserole function?
Ha, no, shame though, I was quite peckish on my way back to the dealer yesterday. The hand gesture controls (al la Wi) did work very well though, and I had another massage, which was nice, again...did you get to try out the casserole function?
Anyway, was a pleasant interlude, 440i now back on my drive, all present and correct, including that all important red lower dash.
Quick update - 440 working perfectly, loving it, so much fun!
As happened when I got the 6GC, I've somehow ended up changing the wife's car again too. My local dealer also has a Mini franchise on-site and my wife took her MCS Cabrio in for a service. The service department had organised a courtesy car for her, but the saleslady (who we had talked to previously about possibly changing up), interjected and insisted she take her month-old Cooper S Cabrio demo instead,
Suffice to say I am now proud owner of said (ex) demo. 1 month old, 1k on the clock, and every conceivable interior extra - very heavily loaded with nice heated leather, sat nav, cameras, upgraded sounds and lights, VDC, a few packs, adaptive LEDs, etc, etc. Got a very good deal.
Took it out yesterday when the roads had finally dried - total hoot, just as chuckable, more tourqey, faster, much more refined, indeed a cracking little thing.
Only issue is insurance - with this new version it's gone over the £200 mark
As happened when I got the 6GC, I've somehow ended up changing the wife's car again too. My local dealer also has a Mini franchise on-site and my wife took her MCS Cabrio in for a service. The service department had organised a courtesy car for her, but the saleslady (who we had talked to previously about possibly changing up), interjected and insisted she take her month-old Cooper S Cabrio demo instead,
Suffice to say I am now proud owner of said (ex) demo. 1 month old, 1k on the clock, and every conceivable interior extra - very heavily loaded with nice heated leather, sat nav, cameras, upgraded sounds and lights, VDC, a few packs, adaptive LEDs, etc, etc. Got a very good deal.
Took it out yesterday when the roads had finally dried - total hoot, just as chuckable, more tourqey, faster, much more refined, indeed a cracking little thing.
Only issue is insurance - with this new version it's gone over the £200 mark
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