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I've been eagerly awaiting this, and I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. I expected it to be more like a mini 8 series grand coupe, this seems more like a GT. I'm stumped on what to buy next, I already have an M340, I wanted when this lease is up I didn't necessarily want to get another one, I was hoping this would fit the bill, but I'm starting to think that it won't.
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06-09-2021, 04:47 PM | #68 |
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Probably my next car. Love my M340i, but it lacks one critical item that I REALLY wanted.
Ventilated Seats. M440i GC solves this. |
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Spec sheets says 4.4 for the M440i GC as well...
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06-09-2021, 06:31 PM | #70 |
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this is good enough...
Good enough to abandon my S5 Sportback and come back to the fold. My wife likes the grille and she tends to get style more than I do.
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I'm happy with iDrive 7 in my Coupe, and have good use of the physical buttons for climate and favourite buttons they threw away in i4. |
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06-10-2021, 09:14 AM | #72 | |
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...ign=nl24046220
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06-10-2021, 09:40 AM | #73 |
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Overlay of the Coupe and Gran Coupe for comparison purposes. Recalling the differences years ago between the prior gen's, this GC is bigger in the back, a lot more differences in several locations, not as sleek as it used to be. The prior gen was merely a roofline change; this one is significantly more. |
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…the i4's nose is a tad bit softer/rounder in places. Probably to squeeze out every last aerodynamic penny |
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Although I see what you're saying…. I wasn't saying new cars are slow by any means. It just seemed odd in the horsepower wartime we live in today, the base models seemed to have been forgotten about. Purely on a numbers-only basis. |
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06-10-2021, 01:06 PM | #77 | |
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However 0-60 is augmented by turbo, e.g. latest B46 2.0L turbo can hit 5.4 seconds, while also provides 40-42mpg in not-so-eco driving. So for one, I do not think 250+HP is that bad. |
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06-11-2021, 06:47 AM | #79 |
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The bmw design team seems to have decided it was a good move to draw inspiration from the ugly GT - how many of you honestly prefer this look?
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Correct. For the zero-60MPH.
But I was quoting the European stat of 0-62Km/hr. For comparison, BMWUSA quotes 4.1 for the M340i XDrive. https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/3-se...nce-m340i.html Quote:
It certainly does look like a much taller and wider change in the rear section over the Coupe (as compared to the last time). Definitely need to visit this car in person....
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What was cool about the GC is that it was the Coupe with two small doors cut in it. Simple concept. Now they're trying to make it into something it isn't. This car was great because of its sleek looks. Now its turned into something more like an AMC Pacer. Blech. Have to see in person before making the final call, but I'm not feeling it. |
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The Grand Coupe's are really nice vehicles, but the grill absolutely does not work on this car.
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Something seems off with the proportions of the new GC…it doesn't look long, low, and sleek like the previous gen and kinda looks awkward like the 3GT. Maybe I have to see it in person…
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06-11-2021, 12:54 PM | #86 | |
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