[TJR_///M3]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

I had the ///M badge on the back of my Z4 M40 and never felt quite right about it, but I also didn’t want 40i back there by itself. By historic BMW standards the straight-line performance is there with the b58 + mild hybrid, but the brakes, suspension, interior, etc doesn’t measure up to the ///M logo. I would prefer they leave it off the 440i - it’s just branding - and if I purchased one I’d probably remove it. The 40 in 440 used to stand for something strong by itself going back to at least the 540i 6 speed we had in 1997 (well, displacement, but I digress…).

I saw your reply after I had responded to kjx and hope its a case of the exception proves the rule!
Your presence here is indicative of being a cognoscenti, so clearly understand the difference between an M and an M-Lite… I suspect the vast majority don’t. My neighbor recently got a 440i (and loves it!) but had no clue what a full M was - even though there was one in the neighborhood. I suspect he is far from alone.
Perhaps we need ‘m’ and ‘M”…

[M3N4CE]

Ok, I like the new black-out grill accents with horizontal lines minus the M logo. The M mirror caps look good on this car as on any.

However, how does the X2 have to spec M compound brakes and Quad exhaust pipes options while this M440i face-lift does not?

By the way the interior looks great IMO, but I feel like there are missed options for performance enhancement/upgrade options that are available in the parts bin but are not being offered here?

[pg80]

Originally Posted by VR1

BMW really going all in on the ///Marketing

It’s no different than what Mercedes does with the 43 AMG and Audi does with the s line. They’re just getting in on it too and with them selling cars like this it makes the full M cars more likely to survive. They actually have to sell cars to stay in business. M cars are not core to their business model they would be the first cars to go on the chopping block if the company fell on hard times, so let’s all just be thankful that they exist

[SW19]

Surprising that they are even including the M color stitching on the steering wheel in the M440i.BMW has really decided to add pretty much all the little M styling details in M performance cars now.It makes the steering wheel look so much nicer.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by TJR_///M3

I saw your reply after I had responded to kjx and hope its a case of the exception proves the rule!
Your presence here is indicative of being a cognoscenti, so clearly understand the difference between an M and an M-Lite… I suspect the vast majority don’t. My neighbor recently got a 440i (and loves it!) but had no clue what a full M was - even though there was one in the neighborhood. I suspect he is far from alone.
Perhaps we need ‘m’ and ‘M”…

It’s funny. I almost considered going without the 40i badge and possibly the Z4 badge and pretending it was an M roadster… but only because I upgraded the springs to ACS and switched out the conti’s for ⭐️ PSS. Which would be worse? So my conundrum was game, set, match. Look, I agree with you. Most people don’t care and the ones that know, know. I don’t judge but my feelings get in the way. Easier to own a bonified M car.

[SW19]

Originally Posted by MPower10s

I’m prob in the minority that likes the quad pipes on m lite models. Wish they would have added them here but looks good!

It’s kind of ridiculous that they didn’t include them now on the M440i because even the new X1 M35i and X2 M35i have them.

[Rawhide]

I didn't like the big kidneys when they came out. But good lord the new M4 is sex on wheels.

[TEGRITY]

Originally Posted by TJR_///M3

Agree, but…
Those who know a real M know, and those who don’t (“the masses”) don’t care anyway…

True mate. It just irritates me and some minority proportion of idiots show off too much as if it’s a real M. Haha.

[n55f15]

Always fun to mess with these new BMW designs in photoshop.

[Rawhide]

Originally Posted by TEGRITY

True mate. It just irritates me and some minority proportion of idiots show off too much as if it’s a real M. Haha.

The B58 is quite worthy of an M badge.

[TEGRITY]

Originally Posted by Rawhide

The B58 is quite worthy of an M badge.

Maybe. Then the M550i and M850i are more deserving. The point is the holistic package and not individual items. I do agree that the engine is a key factor.

[Hawkdog]

Originally Posted by Rawhide

The B58 is quite worthy of an M badge.

Fair enough, and I’m sure it has one on the engine cover. The issue here is a stand-alone M badge on the exterior of a non-M car. Believe this is a first and IMO crosses the line.

[wrickem]

Even though there’s not a lot of interest around here besides me, I’d have liked to see a photo or two of the base 430 (sport) without m-sport pkg and if there’s any changes there.

[awh5]

Quite surprised the bumpers didn’t change at all, unless I’m mistaken, then impossible to tell. Pretty indifferent to this LCI. Tail lights are cool and probably an indication bmw will go with NK themes now. Wonder if the G80 tails will be new.

[soflonick]

No info on LCI gran coupe

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by Hawkdog

Fair enough, and I’m sure it has one on the engine cover. The issue here is a stand-alone M badge on the exterior of a non-M car. Believe this is a first and IMO crosses the line.

Just stop. It’s not 1996 anymore. That ship has sailed.

[panki_86]

Nice steering wheel for retrofit in my 2020 M340i
But i will keep my leather airbag

[wolvesatthedoor]

I'll be curious which of these changes also make their way to the 2025 3 series. It could definitely uses some more paint options that aren't some form of white, black or gray.

[Hawkdog]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Just stop. It’s not 1996 anymore. That ship has sailed.

Nope. It’s 2024, and this is the first time BMW has put a stand-alone M badge on a non-M car, and that’s a brand new ship. And that ship is loaded with horse shit.

[toddwalton]

Originally Posted by TEGRITY

Can’t agree more. It’s an eye sore for me in person seeing every other standard BMWs going around with M badges all around (more than M cars). People who know will know but for the masses?

Why do you care about how some of us choose to enjoy our cars? Why do you care what the masses think of our cars? Mind your own car. Mind your own philosophies.

Because when it comes down to it, these random strangers you're so worried about, they look at your cars with your silly bolt-ons, dropped suspensions, blacked-out wheels, overtinted-windows, and rudely loud exhausts and judge your ride a hell of a lot more than they'll judge mine for it's tiny M badges.

[TEGRITY]

Originally Posted by toddwalton

Why do you care about how some of us choose to enjoy our cars? Why do you care what the masses think of our cars? Mind your own car. Mind your own philosophies.

Because when it comes down to it, these random strangers you're so worried about, they look at your cars with your silly bolt-ons, dropped suspensions, blacked-out wheels, overtinted-windows, and rudely loud exhausts and judge your ride a hell of a lot more than they'll judge mine for it's tiny M badges.

Relax and take a chill pill. I didn’t attack anyone personally and was a jovial comment. Did I sound worried? You must be having a day. You have no right to make it personal at me. So put a lid on your thoughts and what you type.

[Game]

Originally Posted by SW19

It’s kind of ridiculous that they didn’t include them now on the M440i because even the new X1 M35i and X2 M35i have them.

Those are the top tiers of those models….but imo none of them should have quads.