[Incarniac]

After much research and deliberation, today I put down the deposit for an M440i the dealership has for sale (one of the managers’ car, having done around 5,500 miles) with all the spec I wanted.

• Exterior: Dravit Grey Metallic (I had one of three colours in mind: Aventurine Red, Dravit Grey and Tanzine Blue)
• Interior: Oyster with Grey Contrast Stitching (Vernasca Leather)
• M Technology Pack
• Visibility Pack (Laserlight, High Beam Assist)
• Comfort Plus Pack (Front Lumbar, Electronic Front Seats + Driver Memory, Additional Storage Compartment, Heated Steering Wheel, Comfort Access, Electric Boot lid)
• Technology Plus Package (Parking Assistant Plus, Drive Recorder, H/K Surround Audio System, Gesture Control, Head-up Display)
• Shadowline Plus (Black Mirror Caps, Individual Lights Shadow Line, 19” Jet Black style 791 M run-flats, Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents)

This will be my first BMW. My current car is a Jaguar XE P250 (petrol auto, 247hp), which is very good and I do love, but I wanted something more sporty (without going all the way to a full-fat M). Prior to that I had Mazda 6 (manual, diesel).

The bits I have on my Jaguar XE that I won’t have on the M440i:

• Ventilated seats.
• ClearView camera rearview mirror (probably the bit I’ll miss the most - it’s fantastic).
• Powered steering column adjustments.
• Remote start (will be second most missed, very useful on hot summer and cold winter days).

Should pick it up middle of next week (exact collection TBC)!

[OM3RTA]

Very, very nice OP.

Congrats on the new wheels and get them pics up as soon as you have it

[goodbyalfa]

It will be a huge step up on performance, and a lovely thing. Good choice sir.

[4monks]

Great spec - good catch.

[Beemer5to3]

Great spec & colour! The B58 is an absolute peach and I'm willing to bet it'll offer you similar or slightly better economy to the 4 pot Jag too.

[RAFats]

Originally Posted by Beemer5to3

Great spec & colour! The B58 is an absolute peach and I'm willing to bet it'll offer you similar or slightly better economy to the 4 pot Jag too.

Just completed a 280 mike trip to the lakes at an average of 44.2 mpg and standard motorway speeds; amazing! Only managed 30 mpg in my X3 M 40i.

[Charlie (Wessex)]

I do like the lines of the M440i and really don't mind the grille either.

[Beemer5to3]

Originally Posted by RAFats

Just completed a 280 mike trip to the lakes at an average of 44.2 mpg and standard motorway speeds; amazing! Only managed 30 mpg in my X3 M 40i.

Great going that! I'm seeing just over 40mpg driving Newcastle to Carlisle and back in my 840i without trying - unbelievable!

[Incarniac]

Thanks all - yep, I’ve read good things about the B58 both in terms of feel, performance and economy, and from what I gather it should at least match the Jag’s 4-pot 247hp (though if fuel economy was a major concern I would have gone for the diesel).

Will post some pictures when I get the car!

[Hrivera777]

M440i all come with remote start I thought. Just ordered the M440i Gran Coupe and was told that it was standard. Enjoy the car. Greats specs!

Originally Posted by Incarniac

After much research and deliberation, today I put down the deposit for an M440i the dealership has for sale (one of the managers’ car, having done around 5,500 miles) with all the spec I wanted.

• Exterior: Dravit Grey Metallic (I had one of three colours in mind: Aventurine Red, Dravit Grey and Tanzine Blue)
• Interior: Oyster with Grey Contrast Stitching (Vernasca Leather)
• M Technology Pack
• Visibility Pack (Laserlight, High Beam Assist)
• Comfort Plus Pack (Front Lumbar, Electronic Front Seats + Driver Memory, Additional Storage Compartment, Heated Steering Wheel, Comfort Access, Electric Boot lid)
• Technology Plus Package (Parking Assistant Plus, Drive Recorder, H/K Surround Audio System, Gesture Control, Head-up Display)
• Shadowline Plus (Black Mirror Caps, Individual Lights Shadow Line, 19” Jet Black style 791 M run-flats, Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents)

This will be my first BMW. My current car is a Jaguar XE P250 (petrol auto, 247hp), which is very good and I do love, but I wanted something more sporty (without going all the way to a full-fat M). Prior to that I had Mazda 6 (manual, diesel).

The bits I have on my Jaguar XE that I won’t have on the M440i:

• Ventilated seats.
• ClearView camera rearview mirror (probably the bit I’ll miss the most - it’s fantastic).
• Powered steering column adjustments.
• Remote start (will be second most missed, very useful on hot summer and cold winter days).

Should pick it up middle of next week (exact collection TBC)!

[225]

Originally Posted by Hrivera777

M440i all come with remote start I thought. Just ordered the M440i Gran Coupe and was told that it was standard. Enjoy the car. Greats specs!

Pretty positive remote start is still not available in the UK for any BMW I'm afraid. Obviously electric guys can do more but not any of us with actual engines...

[330Stevie]

Sounds a great spec!!! Enjoy!

[Incarniac]

Originally Posted by 225

Pretty positive remote start is still not available in the UK for any BMW I'm afraid. Obviously electric guys can do more but not any of us with actual engines...

Yeah, in the UK it seems BMW doesn't offer it due to legislation. Even though JLR do (but most don't).

It's not actually legal to leave a car idling unattended on a public road in the UK, so JLR obviously gives their owners the choice of following the law while BMW and most others presumably choose to play it safe and don't allow it full stop.

From what I've read, BMW do include remote start In the US (and probably some other markets). But also not in Germany, again - if what I've read is correct - for legislative reasons.

[Incarniac]

Collection is tomorrow morning!

Taken a bit longer than initially anticipated due to the chip issue and dealer took longer than usual to find a replacement car for the manager whose car I’m buying.

And dealer has been kind enough to put in a bit of extra fuel than normal for collection, so have some time to hunt down a petrol station with petrol.

[Incarniac]

Collected this morning at Sytner Leicester BMW. Quick and easy, excellent service at handover. Drive back down the M1 was fantastic. Lot of things to get used to, and it’s still the honeymoon, but (obviously) loving it so far.

Will look to write up some observations in due course, but first some photos for anyone interested.

[Ikester19]

Congrats, Dravit looks great on the G22.
Enjoy it in good health 👍🏻

[Beemer5to3]

Great colour combo! Enjoy - lovely car that.