BMW M4

[Ole gits rule]

Very nice OP. 8)

I test drove an M4 Convertible back in 2016 and I really liked it. I've currently had my M4 Coupe(DCT) for just over 2 years/18k miles as a daily and I absolutely love it. It is only the harsh ride and the quietness of it(mine is a December 2018 model so it has the fun sponge OPFs on it) that grate on me a little(I deliberately didn't go for the Competition model because the wheels are bigger and the ride is bad enough as it is), but otherwise I really don't know what I'd swap if for to be honest. I'd love a G82 M4 xDrive, but they are still on the expensive side I reckon .

Had the car 9 weeks, done 1200 miles, doing 30mpg with a decent mix of motorway / A road driving, I love the car all told, great fun to drive and the DCT box is pretty good when you get use to it.

I stayed away from the comp pack as I would just rip the front splitter off based on the dirt lane to the house - not any issues with the standard car, handles ok and has far more grunt than I need.

Not certain what I would swap it for but I guess in a few years there may be something out there but as I am not a P-car fan I will strugle unless I go Merc as I am not a fan go the G series

 

[Boyo]

Cracking looking M4 in probably my favourite colour.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Cracking looking M4 in probably my favourite colour.

Thank you - will be seen in Whitchurch occasionally as my Daughter works there, I love the colour, it was Yes or Sakhir but not fussed on the orange when its overcast as it looks more like rust

 

[Boyo]

Cracking looking M4 in probably my favourite colour.

Thank you - will be seen in Whitchurch occasionally as my Daughter works there, I love the colour, it was Yes or Sakhir but not fussed on the orange when its overcast as it looks more like rust

Nice one - I am in Rhiwbina so will keep a look out for it. I am not that keen on Sakhir having had a day with an M4 in that colour.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Cracking looking M4 in probably my favourite colour.

Thank you - will be seen in Whitchurch occasionally as my Daughter works there, I love the colour, it was Yes or Sakhir but not fussed on the orange when its overcast as it looks more like rust

Nice one - I am in Rhiwbina so will keep a look out for it. I am not that keen on Sakhir having had a day with an M4 in that colour.

Not far from Whitchruch then, don't take it too often as I don't like parking down there.

I like the colour in the sun but not so keen when its overcast plus its available on standard 3 & 4 series now so put me off a little

 

[Ole gits rule]

So, I have had the M4 12months now, still averaging 30mpg over 5k miles - yes I'm probably not driving it right.

The costs so far have been major service / Brake fluid change and diff service for £717 at Autoworks in Swindon and then a new set of boots, Conti contact sport 7 at £763.

Car flew through its MOT with no advisories straight after the tyres were fitted - fair play to AT Performance cars they chipped in £200 for the tyres this week as well based on a promise from when I purchased the car.

If I stick to the service schedule then the cost will be around £1600 over 4 years - so £400 a year average is ok for me, SWMBO pays £1200 for her DS3 Crossback over 4 years all be it at main dealer.

Over all still happy with the car and have no plans to chop it in (yet)

 

[Pondrew]

Blimey Sean, has it been a year already? That went quick (pun intended). :lol:

Glad you are liking it. Do you ever use the overly-complicated raising of the roof stuff when stowed in the boot? I thought that was an unnecessary gimmick which has the potential to be very expensive, when I had my F33.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Blimey Sean, has it been a year already? That went quick (pun intended). :lol:

Glad you are liking it. Do you ever use the overly-complicated raising of the roof stuff when stowed in the boot? I thought that was an unnecessary gimmick which has the potential to be very expensive, when I had my F33.

Hey pondy, yep been 12 months already - time flies as you get older :rofl:

Yes, i still enjoy it as it is a toy in reality, did 5k again this year so its a treat to drive it rather than one of the other cars.

I have used it occasionally but in all honesty when I get somewhere (even at home) I tend to put the roof up so its not used very often but it is a good gimmick show off with :rofl:

 

[pvr]

“Pony”, excellent name for him :rofl:

 

[Pondrew]

“Pony”, excellent name for him :rofl:

Aye.....as in "pony and trap"

 

[Ole gits rule]

could have added a c in there - let you figure it out

 

[tiglon]

So, I have had the M4 12months now, still averaging 30mpg over 5k miles - yes I'm probably not driving it right.

The costs so far have been major service / Brake fluid change and diff service for £717 at Autoworks in Swindon and then a new set of boots, Conti contact sport 7 at £763.

Car flew through its MOT with no advisories straight after the tyres were fitted - fair play to AT Performance cars they chipped in £200 for the tyres this week as well based on a promise from when I purchased the car.

If I stick to the service schedule then the cost willberound £1600 over 4 years - so £400 a year average is ok for me, SWMBO pays £1200 for her DS3 Crossback over 4 years all be it at main dealer.

Over all still happy with the car and have no plans to chop it in (yet)

The M4 looks stunning!

Would you recommend Autoworks? I'm in Bath and still do most of my planned servicing/maintenance down where I used to live in Buckinghamshire. Not ideal for surprise issues and I would be good to have somewhere closer as well.

 

[Ole gits rule]

The M4 looks stunning!

Would you recommend Autoworks? I'm in Bath and still do most of my planned servicing/maintenance down where I used to live in Buckinghamshire. Not ideal for surprise issues and I would be good to have somewhere closer as well.
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The car is very nice, it leads a sheltered and pampered life with me, its done 7 miles since the MOT 11 days ago especially as we have the grandkids so they go in the SWMBO car.

Autoworks were very competitive, I tried Sytner in Newport at £1050 / Autotech in Cwmbran at £1167 (they are really good but not at that pricing unfortunately).

I would use Autoworks again for sure, they were at £717 which was pretty good, called to ask if I wanted an MOT or for them to fit new tyres etc & added everything to the iDrive.

I just had the service completed, I always use an MOT station by me as they only do MOTs - no other work so you know they wont find £400 of work as they are quiet.

There were at least half a dozen M cars in the place plus a zed and myriad of other BMWs - they were just installing a new lift so they could increase capacity, they are always busy.

 

[tiglon]

The M4 looks stunning!

Would you recommend Autoworks? I'm in Bath and still do most of my planned servicing/maintenance down where I used to live in Buckinghamshire. Not ideal for surprise issues and I would be good to have somewhere closer as well.

The car is very nice, it leads a sheltered and pampered life with me, its done 7 miles since the MOT 11 days ago especially as we have the grandkids so they go in the SWMBO car.

Autoworks were very competitive, I tried Sytner in Newport at £1050 / Autotech in Cwmbran at £1167 (they are really good but not at that pricing unfortunately).

I would use Autoworks again for sure, they were at £717 which was pretty good, called to ask if I wanted an MOT or for them to fit new tyres etc & added everything to the iDrive.

I just had the service completed, I always use an MOT station by me as they only do MOTs - no other work so you know they wont find £400 of work as they are quiet.

There were at least half a dozen M cars in the place plus a zed and myriad of other BMWs - they were just installing a new lift so they could increase capacity, they are always busy.
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Thanks, appreciate the info!

 

[Ole gits rule]

Blimey Sean, has it been a year already? That went quick (pun intended). :lol:

Glad you are liking it. Do you ever use the overly-complicated raising of the roof stuff when stowed in the boot? I thought that was an unnecessary gimmick which has the potential to be very expensive, when I had my F33.

Bloody hell been 2 years now - time is whipping by.

Actually drove it less last year, less than 3k miles and that included a trip to the Broads, actually off there again tomorrow for a week.

Car is pretty good, flew through its MOT again with no advisories, still averaging about 32mpg in total, running cost are ok, had an oil change at £210 and a wheel speed sensor done for £150 so bearable.

Next year it may be gone as I fancy a 718 boxster or an Afa 4C spider