an f generation like this, with the touch head unit, and apple carplay activated, as well as cruise control, is all you need in a car. pair that with an amazing engine, and it is an almost perfect package
@nothing7080 avrages around 39 mpg most of the time if you reset the trip computer I've reached high 50s on a run 🙌🏻 best car I've ever owned performs well looks good and not that bad on fuel just depends where and how you drive it I drive 60 miles a day mixture of town and dual carriageway and fill up every 5 days
The market for something fun,fast and entertaining for under 30 grand is MASSIVE! ( currently looking). You have everything from an I20N ( new) through to an M5 and every hot hatch from A45 AMG to Toyota GR Yaris. A 440i is a good shout but it’s in a big field of contenders for that accolade.
Just bought a 430d gran coupe for 10k. Plenty of power and fuel economy. Cant really justify paying almost double that for a 440i which will be twice on tax, twice on fuel and higher insurance costs.
@@DleguaL I'm gonna sell my F30 330D which I've had for 7 years and get an F80 M3 as I do very low miles now. The 30D engine is great, especially if you remap it. The main reason I'm looking to switch over to the M3 is the handling, it's like a go kart. Don't drive one, it will stay in your head 😜
Tom, which would you take - 440i or 435d as you seem to like them both and I'm finding it hard to pick one! I only do aroud 6000 miles a year, so looking for something that blends comfort (no thanks M3!) with good levels of power and a bit of fun! (had an S5 but damn thing never stopped buzzing and rattling inside, drove me mad!).
Great video as always, may I give you a suggestion of what might be interesting to add into the videos, try driving it with TC on and then TC off, same bit of road, like the one from one roundabout to the other with the tunnel.. would be interesting to see how it compares.
Most fun car for under 30K? Absolutely not, best bang for buck? I guess it depends on what people want from their car, but this is definitely a contender
Would choose a 435D over the 440i in terms of best bang for buck. Rapid, reliable and super good mpg. Would’ve grabbed this had I known about the Grand Coupe 4 series but cannot complain with my 335D
@@apargentine7807 this is my third 3.0 L BMW diesel and none of them have had any problems. I service them at an independent specialist at the normal recommended intervals , apart from oil changes which I get them to do twice as frequently as required. Had a 530d, 640d and the 435d currently. None have ever needed any new parts except a new windscreen washer motor on the 640
@@apargentine7807 bought the three of them all second hand with circa 40-50k miles on the clock each time, and put around 15-20k on each of them respectively. The 530d was sold at around 55k miles, the 640d was sold at around 70k miles, and the 435d is currently on 63k miles.
Yeah when switching the modes there's the configure sub menu with drivetrain+chassis, drivetrain only or chassis only options. There's definitely a difference between the modes. Comfort is bouncy as anything but useful on long journeys.
@@HarrisProfessionalSolutionsi got an Audi TTS 3 months ago and i’m already eyeing up some 40i for next year lol. I have driven a 420i which was nice but really can’t make my mind up between 1, 2, 3, or 4 series lol. My heart says 2 series but brain says 3/4 series.
I actually think this is one of the worst bang for buck cars right now. I was looking for this car until I realised a good spec with fairly low miles (60-70k) is around £20k! With that money, you could get a 17 plate Audi S5, Mercedes C43, Golf R Mk7.5, Audi S3 2017/18, A45 AMG, Cupra 300 and many more!!!
@97MrOmar Take one for a drive - I picked a 440i as it had more character & premium feel than the others but if I was going to get any of the others it would be C43 although I couldn't find any under £20k that looked good imo
May I ask you what specific running costs you’re referring to? Not that it’s a cheap car/model to maintain/service, but I honestly just want to learn more . Hence y I thought I might as well ask you this question. All the best
I, as a nineteen year old, have been swayed by the F10 M5. Give me 20k (and maybe another 10k for insurance lmao) and that's what I'd buy. I might also kms buuuuut there's always eco pro mode
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As a 440i owner, I’d have to say best daily hands down for the price. Comfort, practicality and sportiness all-in-one.
What mpg do you get driving around town sensibly
@@callumhollinger5416 18mpg but I do mainly city driving, on a 2-3 hour motorway drive best I got was 40mpg
@@jahed_440i is 18 mpg a mix between spirited and normal driving
@@callumhollinger5416 yes it translates to around 200 miles from a full tank & I’m also stage 2+
@jahed_440i that's not bad that mate considering ur driving styles are mixed and ur pushing 470bhp impressive
I picked my 74 plate M440i Grand Coupe last Saturday and I absolutely love it - the engine is awesome, it looks amazing and is just a fantastic car
an f generation like this, with the touch head unit, and apple carplay activated, as well as cruise control, is all you need in a car. pair that with an amazing engine, and it is an almost perfect package
Got a 430d this week buzzing with it
Hi how has the car been and what kms does it have
@nothing7080 avrages around 39 mpg most of the time if you reset the trip computer I've reached high 50s on a run 🙌🏻 best car I've ever owned performs well looks good and not that bad on fuel just depends where and how you drive it I drive 60 miles a day mixture of town and dual carriageway and fill up every 5 days
Agreed. Perfect review. This is hands down one of the best modern cars you can buy today.
The market for something fun,fast and entertaining for under 30 grand is MASSIVE! ( currently looking). You have everything from an I20N ( new) through to an M5 and every hot hatch from A45 AMG to Toyota GR Yaris. A 440i is a good shout but it’s in a big field of contenders for that accolade.
What a brilliant review! I’m sold on this car! Only thing that would be nice is some exterior driving shots👍
been thinking about upgrading from my 03 350z to one of these, now i just need to find a good one with the options i want
Just bought a 430d gran coupe for 10k. Plenty of power and fuel economy. Cant really justify paying almost double that for a 440i which will be twice on tax, twice on fuel and higher insurance costs.
Might as well save a bit more and go for an F80 M3 if you're gonna go for an F30 340i.
@@ronniep9272 very true. Theres a bigger price difference between 430d-440i than 440i-m4
@@DleguaL I'm gonna sell my F30 330D which I've had for 7 years and get an F80 M3 as I do very low miles now. The 30D engine is great, especially if you remap it. The main reason I'm looking to switch over to the M3 is the handling, it's like a go kart. Don't drive one, it will stay in your head 😜
Hi do you still have the 430d how many kms does it have down and how has it been
@@ronniep9272the difference in running costs is uncanny
Tom, which would you take - 440i or 435d as you seem to like them both and I'm finding it hard to pick one! I only do aroud 6000 miles a year, so looking for something that blends comfort (no thanks M3!) with good levels of power and a bit of fun! (had an S5 but damn thing never stopped buzzing and rattling inside, drove me mad!).
@@GM-hk3lk Personally I’d go for the 440i as it sounds great with the right exhaust setup. 435D is more of a fun/commuter car imo
@@ParagonCarsLondon Thanks! I'm definitely leaning to the 440i, it was your 435d review that got me changing my mind lol!
Great video as always, may I give you a suggestion of what might be interesting to add into the videos, try driving it with TC on and then TC off, same bit of road, like the one from one roundabout to the other with the tunnel.. would be interesting to see how it compares.
How does this compare in responsiveness compared to 530e, when both are stock?
@@runnidgaming0840 Even though the 530e has the electric motor the 440i is deffo quicker to respond
Great review - thoroughly enjoyed watching it
Most fun car for under 30K? Absolutely not, best bang for buck? I guess it depends on what people want from their car, but this is definitely a contender
What would you replace it with for fun?
@@Kraken2681994you can get m cars for that money. E92 m3s sound amazing and still has the performance
@@Kraken2681994a whole host of hot hatches, a whole host of M cars can be had for under 30k
As always the intro is a bop
Would choose a 435D over the 440i in terms of best bang for buck. Rapid, reliable and super good mpg. Would’ve grabbed this had I known about the Grand Coupe 4 series but cannot complain with my 335D
Yeah I agree. The torque on that diesel is outrageous, plus it’s basically double the MPG of the 440i too, and the X Drive makes it infinitely usable
What about maintenance of the 435d?
@@apargentine7807 this is my third 3.0 L BMW diesel and none of them have had any problems. I service them at an independent specialist at the normal recommended intervals , apart from oil changes which I get them to do twice as frequently as required.
Had a 530d, 640d and the 435d currently. None have ever needed any new parts except a new windscreen washer motor on the 640
@@MS-sy8ls nice! How long did you keep the diesel cars for?
@@apargentine7807 bought the three of them all second hand with circa 40-50k miles on the clock each time, and put around 15-20k on each of them respectively. The 530d was sold at around 55k miles, the 640d was sold at around 70k miles, and the 435d is currently on 63k miles.
How does this compare to the m140i considering its weight and size? I’m stuck between the two.
Better car in every way, but if your priority is based on pure speed get the M140i
@@ARDEN440i didnt u have a vauxhall b4 mate, recognise ur name from dmos comment
@@harbzsquadings2277 Yes, I did, but it's been sold now. Have a couple of videos of it on YT shorts
@@ARDEN440i ah alright
Would suggest the 340i instead. They have a huge cult following in the US as 1stockf30 started.
Dang rip man
How’s the room ?
Would you have this or a s5 sportback?
@@ELITESMOK3Y I’d have this. S5 has a nicer interior but the handling on this is definitely more fun.
How did the 440i compare to the 540i
@@callumhollinger5416 440i is sportier and 540i is more comfortable.
I’ve read you can tell if the car has adaptive suspension by the chassis options in the menu
Yeah when switching the modes there's the configure sub menu with drivetrain+chassis, drivetrain only or chassis only options. There's definitely a difference between the modes. Comfort is bouncy as anything but useful on long journeys.
This or a 2017 bmw 340i?
@@crazyforiegner2 I’d have this, I prefer the looks, plus it has a genuinely good boot.
bmw 440i or audi s5?
I got a 440i I cannot complain, had an Audi TTS before and I must say BMW is a completely different driving experience
@@HarrisProfessionalSolutionsi got an Audi TTS 3 months ago and i’m already eyeing up some 40i for next year lol. I have driven a 420i which was nice but really can’t make my mind up between 1, 2, 3, or 4 series lol. My heart says 2 series but brain says 3/4 series.
@@mommaduck79I'd say if you prioritise fun and need some practicality but not a heap of it..go for the 2 series.
I've been binge watching your videos recently and i honestly can't say if i've seen you drive a manual yet ? 😂
A loooong time ago i did. Most cars are autos these days sadly 😢
I actually think this is one of the worst bang for buck cars right now.
I was looking for this car until I realised a good spec with fairly low miles (60-70k) is around £20k!
With that money, you could get a 17 plate Audi S5, Mercedes C43, Golf R Mk7.5, Audi S3 2017/18, A45 AMG, Cupra 300 and many more!!!
Or a 540i
And why would you have any of those over this?? Pretty sure it’s the best of that bunch…
@@simonanderson4238 no chance mate
@97MrOmar Take one for a drive - I picked a 440i as it had more character & premium feel than the others but if I was going to get any of the others it would be C43 although I couldn't find any under £20k that looked good imo
so basically you just dont like bmw? Id take a 440i over a Golf R, S3, Cupra, A45, Merc or Audi any day of the week 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
440i's do sting people with running costs, they do look tempting though at the price they are.
May I ask you what specific running costs you’re referring to? Not that it’s a cheap car/model to maintain/service, but I honestly just want to learn more . Hence y I thought I might as well ask you this question.
All the best
@@marcelforrelI'm sure he's talking about fuel costs.
Lot of nonsense. The B58 is renowned for being a great engine and relatively problem free. Fairly economical when driving sensibly too.
@@marcelforrel they dont 'sting' with running costs.
@@mssbed well yeah, I know, was just wondering what he was on about.
I, as a nineteen year old, have been swayed by the F10 M5. Give me 20k (and maybe another 10k for insurance lmao) and that's what I'd buy. I might also kms buuuuut there's always eco pro mode
I wish we get right hand drive here in the US 🥲
I picked my 74 plate M440i Grand Coupe last Saturday and I absolutely love it - the engine is awesome, it looks amazing and is just a fantastic car