2025 BMW BMW M440i: The Ultimate Driving Machine? A No-Nonsense Review

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @pborgia1
    @pborgia1 3 місяці тому +17

    As an 2025 M440i owner for one month I agree with everything in this video. It is amazing in the gas mileage department. I have driven the car exclusively around town (no highways) and have gotten about 26.5 mpg. I have never had a vehicle with that combination of performance and efficiency. Amazing!

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @pborgia1
      @pborgia1 3 місяці тому +1

      @@BrianMakse For comparison my wife has a 2024 Genesis G70 3.3. It's performance is in the same league as the M440 and it is quite a nice "luxury"car. But it can barely eke out 20 mpg when driving around town.

    • @pborgia1
      @pborgia1 3 місяці тому

      And thinking back to the old days 26 mpg is about what I used to get with my 56 horsepower 1968 VW beetle.!

    • @blackjack21477
      @blackjack21477 3 місяці тому

      Congrats on the car! Can you comment on how the ride is? I had a 21 m440xi, loved everything about it except for the stiff ride. It was beautiful on smooth pavement but otherwise it was too stiff for me. I ordered the 25 model but convertible this time and with adaptive suspension. Placed the order back in march and im still waiting on an allocation 😢

    • @pborgia1
      @pborgia1 3 місяці тому

      @@blackjack21477 I really haven't driven it on rough roads but as you mentioned it is very sedate and comfortable on smooth roads, Those bumps and potholes that I have hit have not seemed to be too bad but you have to expect a somewhat firm suspension in a performance sport coupe. I'm kind of used to a stiff suspension as I also have a Boxster and you can feel every road imperfection in that vehicle

  • @user-tt6ry6nr9z
    @user-tt6ry6nr9z 22 години тому

    I have a 2025 M440 Grancoupe and love it. Tremendous amount of power, only drive in sport plus. Sounds and handles great. Love the design too. A lot of car for the money.

  • @stevenbenton2061
    @stevenbenton2061 3 місяці тому +10

    Monday, picked up my factory ordered Individual Rosso Corsa 2025 M440i xDrive coupé. Perhaps the finest car I’ve ever owned (over these past 56 years of driving).

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому +1

      Well done! Enjoy!

    • @blackjack21477
      @blackjack21477 3 місяці тому +1

      Congrats on the car! Can you comment on how the ride is? I had a 21 m440xi, loved everything about it except for the stiff ride. It was beautiful on smooth pavement but otherwise it was too stiff for me. I ordered the 25 model but convertible this time and with adaptive suspension. Placed the order back in march and im still waiting on an allocation 😢

    • @SteveRaf166
      @SteveRaf166 3 місяці тому

      @blackjack21477 i didn't get the adaptive suspension but it rides very good. Highway is perfect and bumpy roads are pretty good. No rattling or bad feeling from the car at all. I have same 19's in the video but i have the all season run flat tires. They are very good and grippy. Avoid any pot hole at all costs. I hit 1 so far and it did not feel well at all. Im definitely worried about blowing a tire or getting a bubble on the side wall. Always but tire plan. Good luck

    • @SteveRaf166
      @SteveRaf166 3 місяці тому

      *buy tire plan

    • @stevenbenton2061
      @stevenbenton2061 3 місяці тому

      @@blackjack21477 the ride. As you know, you can select modes eco, comfort, sport. I prefer sport. Tight suspension and steering, quicker response on the gas’s pedal, firmer overall suspension. The optional adaptive suspension does amazing job navigating over irregular road surfaces. Just got back from a trek through the Blue Ridge, curvy mountain roads, with not always the best surface quality, steep climbs and descents, the M440i handled all comfortably, and I was always at ease with the ride. Enjoy your car. It took 4 months for mine from order to delivery, but getting exactly the car I wanted is totally worth it.

  • @lovetoride9646
    @lovetoride9646 2 місяці тому +2

    I've driven a 2025 440i convertible for 40 days now, 2,500 miles and averaged 24 mpg. On one 400 mile highway trip in Eco Pro I averaged 33 mpg. It all depends on how heavy footed one drives the car. I love the vehicle!

  • @douglasnovinger7597
    @douglasnovinger7597 3 місяці тому +2

    I am so glad I found your channel. You actually talk in real world, have track experience and race (I track too just HPDE stuff)...so hearing you describe everything etc I can relate. Thanks!

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed! Check out our HPDE Champion line in the merch store!

  • @geoffshank
    @geoffshank 17 днів тому

    Great, informative video. Thanks much!

  • @SteveRaf166
    @SteveRaf166 3 місяці тому +1

    Very good video, ty. I have same car for 2 weeks, 1,200 miles and average 32 MPG! Insane. Will subscribe right now. Keep em coming.

  • @pborgia1
    @pborgia1 Місяць тому +1

    I'm up to about 29 mpg now with 1,700 miles on the car! Mostly around town.

  • @dnj47
    @dnj47 3 місяці тому

    As the owner of a 2024 M440ix Cab,You are spot on with your comments.Great performance and usability with great fuel mileage.BMW has a winner here.

  • @TheCshort01
    @TheCshort01 3 місяці тому

    I have a 2025 M440i xDrive on order and love seeing reviews like this. I've driven company cars (like Ford Escape class) for 20 years as a sales rep and can't wait to have a personal vehicle I enjoy driving!

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Congrats on the car!

    • @TheCshort01
      @TheCshort01 3 місяці тому

      @@BrianMakse Thanks Brian!

  • @piotropoka3490
    @piotropoka3490 3 місяці тому

    High quality video man, appreciated lots of infos. Keep up the good work💪

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, will do! More good (and exclusive) stuff coming.

  • @renebriones9581
    @renebriones9581 3 місяці тому

    LOVE IT MAN . WERE GONA GET OUR ON DEC, ON ORDER , FLORIDA , THANK YOU FOR TH E GREAT REVIEW !!

  • @geoffshank
    @geoffshank 17 днів тому

    Just bought a red one today!!!

  • @whatdoufeel
    @whatdoufeel 3 місяці тому

    Great review. Thanks.

  • @drepark2294
    @drepark2294 3 місяці тому

    23 owner. Hate the screen and plastic steering wheel cover, but the car itself has an amazing set of abilities.

    • @lovetoride9646
      @lovetoride9646 2 місяці тому

      I'm not a fan of screens that are stuck on top of the dashboard however I quickly grew accustomed to the screen in my 2025 M440i because it works so well and when you sit in front of it, it just seems right.

  • @IsaacYang
    @IsaacYang 3 місяці тому +1

    All Canadian G22 M440i have been mild hybrid. It is not new to MY2025 LCI. My wife's MY2022 has mild hybrid on it.

  • @G82Watts
    @G82Watts 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing car. The interior and new steering wheel is 🔥

  • @stevenbenton2061
    @stevenbenton2061 3 місяці тому

    Great review! Thx!

  • @sw_cdn
    @sw_cdn 3 місяці тому

    Another banger of a video!

  • @ewl7777
    @ewl7777 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Brian, I’m cross shopping this against 2025 M2 manual. Do you think the M2 could perform well as a daily driver during a cold/snowy Canadian winter with a good set of winter tires? I’d prefer an M2 manual (same $ as m440i) but not if it couldn’t handle the winter. Current car is a 2012 Mazdaspeed3.

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому +1

      Toronto winters no prob at all. Other parts of the country tbd. Traction control is quite good on the M2 and with proper tires it would be a blast. Deep snow would be your only challenge.

    • @johnnyBGD
      @johnnyBGD 2 місяці тому

      I have a 2018 M2 and in Calgary. I have been my M2 every winter since. With winter tires it fine for most winter days. On snow days it is okay as long you’re not getting more than 3 inches of snow. There is probably 7 days during a Calgary winter where I cannot drive it. I also have the DCT transmission. I do put a couple of sand bags in the trunk to give the rear some added traction. Good luck

  • @Mistswordmens
    @Mistswordmens Місяць тому +1

    Is it good on snow?

  • @scottgrey6961
    @scottgrey6961 2 місяці тому +1

    What is the cost to maintain the car annually? Thanks

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  2 місяці тому

      Iirc BMW includes maintenance for the initial warranty period.

    • @scottgrey6961
      @scottgrey6961 2 місяці тому

      @@BrianMakse thanks

  • @urlifenj
    @urlifenj 2 місяці тому +1

    How stable is the car in high speeds? i.e. steering dead zone and everything. Does it feel extremely comfortable, stable and safe?

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  2 місяці тому

      Excellent. Very planted.

    • @urlifenj
      @urlifenj 2 місяці тому +1

      @@BrianMakse thanks for the prompt reply! Really considering this over an Audi S5. This car is just gorgeous. Thank you and fantastic vid! keep them coming!

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  2 місяці тому

      @@urlifenjcheers, thank you! Haven’t driven the S5, but I lean in this direction simply for the red bias and architecture.

  • @stevechin1866
    @stevechin1866 3 місяці тому

    Another great review Brian. I would like to know your take on BMW replacing the regular shifter with the toggle.

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, Steve! I did touch on that when it was first introduced, but in short it has a positive feel unlike many other electronic shifter cars and it cleans up the console a bit. It’s clear they spent a lot of time making it right. Now, I’m accustomed to it and I don’t even think about it.

    • @stevechin1866
      @stevechin1866 3 місяці тому +1

      Good to hear. I have it on the x6. Still hate it. Lol

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      @@stevechin1866 I can appreciate that

  • @jazzforce1
    @jazzforce1 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful car!

  • @RobertLizinski
    @RobertLizinski 2 місяці тому

    My 2024 M240i has the same B58 engine and performance, a more classic front grille design, the same impeccable quality, and costs thousands of dollars less.

  • @drepark2294
    @drepark2294 3 місяці тому

    The m440 in the states has always been a mild hybrid.

  • @flea4061
    @flea4061 3 місяці тому +1

    I guess I'm one of the only 10% who would only buy that car in a manual.

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      I think it’s single digits, which is why they don’t offer them. Plus, the manual in the M4 isn’t great…

  • @LordBass
    @LordBass 3 місяці тому

    Last time I was this early, BMW still offered these with three pedals.

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Ha! They did put a stick in the Z4 for 2025. That has to count for something!

  • @don.newlon
    @don.newlon 3 місяці тому

    Great review. Long time BMW owner, but will not be buying anything with those buck teeth.

    • @BrianMakse
      @BrianMakse  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed. I think the aftermarket may have some solutions.

    • @toddstevens8506
      @toddstevens8506 3 місяці тому

      M240i then. I've had one for almost a year, very similar, and just as awesome.