10-24-2020, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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New M440i....traded M850 Gran Coupe
I just picked up a Black Sapphire Shadowline trim M440i xDrive today. I didn't need the M850 space anymore, and do very limited miles now (no business meetings, travel, due to COVID) so decided to get something different, but stay in the BMW family. My first impressions are that while the M440 is nearly half the price, it isn't half the car. If we must talk about the grille, in person it is very appealing and in my opinion it does does look great in black.
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10-25-2020, 04:38 AM | #6 |
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I like the grill; not sure what all the fuss is about. So long as you like it and appreciate the car thats all that matters. Beautiful car.
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10-25-2020, 05:27 AM | #7 |
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Congrats, enjoy it in good health! Black looks good on the G22
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10-25-2020, 09:22 AM | #9 |
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It's definitely not as luxurious as the M850, but in terms of usable technology it's very similar. The mild hybrid 48V makes the start stop so smooth I haven't turned it off, while on the M850 it was very abrupt.
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Engine is a slight disappointment but I've come from 3 consecutive BMW V8's...it has lots of torque but a slight lack of character. Having said that I am respecting the break-in guidelines...for now. |
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10-25-2020, 04:42 PM | #13 |
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Funny you ask, as ten minutes in I said "this is 4/5 of the car for half the price". The criticism often leveled at the 8 series is that the interior isn't quite special enough for the flagship model.
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10-25-2020, 05:42 PM | #14 |
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Great to hear. Particularly regarding the interior as that's been my main focus influencing my decision to buy an M440 here. As much flak as everyone's been giving the G22 for the nose, I keep saying I'm worried more about the performance and interior since that's what I'll be dealing with 95% of the time. So particularly from someone going from an 8 series to a 4 series, it's great to hear your impressions here. |
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10-26-2020, 02:53 AM | #15 |
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Lovie it! Looks great in all black.
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10-26-2020, 03:35 PM | #16 |
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OP "the grille is nice".
Also OP - posts side pics. Just kidding. Congrats and enjoy the ride!! Black is best color for it, I agree.
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10-26-2020, 07:23 PM | #18 |
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Is that black grill an option or dealer installed item?
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Thats’s the grille that comes with the extended shadowline package, along with the gloss black mirror caps, air curtains, and exhaust tips
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10-26-2020, 08:46 PM | #21 |
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The small horizon slots within are indeed grey....I had to check...I remembered them as black.[IMG][/IMG]
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It would be nice if they offered an all black grill without having to get the cf surround like this |
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