After a year of owning the BMW i4 - Likes Dislikes Wishes
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2023
- Well, it's been a year since owning the i4 eDrive 40. It is truly a splendid car. Check out my likes, dislikes, and wishes that would make the car even more perfect.
Not crappy, your comments are appreciated by us BMW owners. Cheers mate!
On 22nd of June it will be my one year of ownership of my i4. I have the same feeling about the seats. However, it's the seat bottom that is too hard for me. The back is fine. I got the Wokeby frunk which like you said for all practical purposes the use is for storing the flex charger. I live in CA so my Bridgestone performance summer tires are fine. Obviously no need for winter tires. I do prefer run-flats. I had them on my 530e and love that safety feature. I only have 5961 miles on my i4. So, I don't travel as much. However, only 12K miles is pretty good by CA standards. Unlike you I am salivating at the i5. Coming from the 530e to i4, the size difference is definitely noticeable. I still love the i4 but wish it was a bit roomier. Anyway. I enjoy your videos. They are fun to watch. Looking forward to more content.
My i4 was delivered here in the US about seven months ago. Very happy with it. No real complaints. My only wish is that I could have the same EV chassis with a 3 series wagon (saloon) body. Coming from a Toyota 4Runner, I miss the space. If you're getting 320 miles of range, particularly with 19" wheels, that sounds great. Under optimal conditions, I look for around 300, which is still above the factory rating of 282 miles in the US. Thanks for the review. All the best!
Many thanks. The car is just brilliant
Thanks for sharing. Nothing like real-world experience to give you a good sense of a car.
Really helpful video, thanks for sharing your experiences with the car. I'll also vouch for Corley services' chargers - they always seem to be empty!
You can add manual precondition to the shortcuts menu from the Charging menu…..alternatively set the charging postcode and then find a DC charger near destination to get the car to precondition. My M Sport Pro has come with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S running the same wheels as yours.
Great video. I’m in the states and am about to purchase a used 1 owner i4 with the same M performance features as yours. Thanks for the vid.
It is a beautiful car and I love that color!! Great video, as well!
nice review, thorough. come from New Mexico in the US, enjoy your accent.
I have an X5 45e with adaptive headlights which block out oncoming traffic when on high beam and also turn when you turn the wheel. They aren’t the laser lights, though, so they still have the fake headlight next to the actual headlight.
New Subscriber here. I really like your video because it's very detailed. You explained so much about the car and I appreciate that. Enjoy your evening.
Great to see your feed back from i4. I am not sure if your car has High Beam Asist ? but that middle section of the headlight is for that reason !
Thank you so much for the detailed video as it's a car that I am considering purchasing. Your feedback and thoughts have been very helpful!!!
very informative - Thank you :)
You forgot to mention the lack of rear wiper, that's my only gripe. But I do agree about the drive recorder points.
I like to drive gently most of the time and I'm getting 4 miles/kwh consistently in my 6 months ownership, which is great especially since I am an urban dweller with very little time spent on the motorway. I have had more on a gentle drive down to Yorkshire one sunny day and got 4.3 over 150 miles. I didn't bother with the air suspension (pro pack) because I'm completely happy with the regular suspension.
My final point, the oyster interior makes it look beautiful with san remo green.
Oh the rear wiper blades. How can I forget that. It is a pain indeed. I almost find that the car has gotten more efficient over this past year. On another note, you mentioned the standard suspension. That’s probably why my ride height is so high. I have air suspension which does rise during driving and then lowers when I park.
I owned a sister car, 4 series GC for 9 years now and not once have I ever really wished for the rear wiper. I clean the glass with diluted alcohol when I wash the car and put a bit of wax and all water slides off as I drive. That has been a complete non issue for me.
I had a crash on the M2. Didn't record the 10 secs before/after. Other than that really happy with this car (i4 M50), cheap to run fast, reliable, well built, and the interior is so much nicer than Tesla imo. Thanks for posting
great summary! maybe next year I will do one own owning an iX1.
A key issue there is that the app is limited: multistop route planning, reviewing drives "what was I doing good/bad last trip" and not giving me enough feedback when at a DC charger: no "5 minutes to go, walk back to the car". notification. but: the latest iphone app update is a real improvement if it works on your phone. in particular: you get the charging curve for all your charges, to see how your last charge went, to understand how to do it faster etc. And you can now add a view of the car to the iphone lock screen widgets so can see how a charge is going without having to log in to the phone and then the app -ideal when you are at a costa in a service station. Lots of scope for more, especially route planning, where I've embraced A Better Route Planner with a bluetooth OBDII dongle for longer journeys -extra cost and hassle.
wishing you another excellent year, even it's sucked in the UK for camping.
Lol currently camping and remembered to bring the slow charger. Having a great time and stress free. The updates you mentioned for the iPhone app, I have not seen as yet
One of my wishes would be to have a usb type c connection where the camera housing on the front windscreen. So you can easily plug a dashcam in without peeling away the roof liner. I can't think of a reason to not have cause im sure one can be fitted there
I agree, especially if you don’t have the drive recorder
You're right saying those tires are not good in a cold but its all fine.summer tyres loose grip below 7 degrees.not completely though but gradually
Great 12 month review. My wife used the Morfit to help her with back issues. On efficiency I do achieve at least 3.6 miles per kwh and I use adaptive regeneration when not in B mode. And yes no thoughts on changing my i4 M Sport any time soon. Try the Michelin Pilot 4 Sport tyres
Those are the tyres I’m looking at when it’s time to change tyres. The car is just amazing. I feel a sense of pride when heads turn as I go past.
First of all I see you reppin' T&T. I've been driving at 430i for the last 3 years and decided to upgrade to the i4 e40. I take delivery next weekend and am excited.
Yes man!!! Trust me mate, you’ll love that car. Let me know your thoughts once you have it.
I received my company car i4 last October and 100% agree with you about the seats, very flat with zero lumber support. I've even tried to cancel the contract early because it is so bad but the want a huge fee to return it. BTW I started with a cushion but then bought a proper lumber support which straps to the seat and doesn't move, which is better.
Definitely glad it’s not just me with the seats.
Those hankooks are summer tires, They are not supposed to be used At winter conditions..
Wooot!! We do have two sets of tires!! All season tires are crap both in summer and winter!!
Nice review, informative. Thx
All EV's have a charging curve, which means they only reach maximum charging for a short period, before ramping down to save the battery life. It's the same for high end Porsche Taycan's and all Tesla's. Usually this peak charging is reach somewhere between 10-30%
There's a manual battery pre conditioning setting in the menu! It's slightly hidden. But Bjorn's 1000km range test of the i4 shows it. Also how he gets 200+ kW charging quite far into the charge!
I’ll check this out
I completely agree about the drive recorder. I think they sell a BMW dash cam separately. I do have all of the seat adjustments. I wonder if they were part of a package. I am in the USA, so it’s possible the spec is different.
In the UK, my Elec Mem seats with Lumbar, were part of the "Comfort Plus" pack.
@@Nick_Smith1970 I thought I ticked that pack so that I can get the tow hitch.
Good review! I just dont understand that some use all-season tyres. It takes sooo much away of the driving dynamics.
Thank you for the video. The inner “headlight” is a dummy. It seems to be the same on a lot of BMWs, certainly is a dummy on my 3 and 1 series. I think it’s an actual light on the laser light option. Hoping to get the 35 ordered as my next company vehicle
Thanks for posting. Looking at getting the 2024 i4 x drive 40
There is going to be an xDrive?
Fantastic information, just about to order an i4 this coming week. Many thanks
Fantastic choice I'm loving mine
don't forget the lumbar support option!
You will not be disappointed. Really think about the options though. For example, you will notice the lack of cornering lights at nights on dark roads
Thank you, I own a 640D gran coupe with loads of room in the rear, and when I sat in the i4 I thought it was way too small for me. Right now I'm looking at a 7 series because the 5 maybe also to small in the rear
5 is larger than 6 in the rear
Nice video. It’s helped me make my mind up
So are you going to order one?
Nice review. I’m waiting to see what a bespoke BMW EV looks like.
Well done. Thank you.
Great review, thank you! Love the color as well. I do think those grills look best on this specific model/series (3 and/or 4), like you said it's a signature design, and also I believe it will age well.
I have had an i4 for 1 year, have drove it 20k miles, and can confidently say that you are trippin. This car is beatiful, have no complaint whatsoever. The only part I can agree with you on, on the tires. They come with some shitty tires. I replaced them with the fire hawk Indy 500’s and they are a dream. Great for going fast.
lol I’ve just replaced mine with the Pirelli P Zeros. They are good but I haven’t properly tested them as yet.
Great video! I have one on order and I am binge watching your videos.
How do you find the suspension? Did you get the adaptive one or the regular one and how is it in comfort and sport mode?
Thanks for watching the videos. The suspension works well. It’s a very smooth and quiet ride. You won’t be disappointed.
Re: Your complaint about tires on ice: Any sporty tire is not going to be good on ice. Sports tires are made up of a harder composite of rubber and when it gets cold they become rigid and won't grab the ice. Winter tires are made of a softer type of rubber, and also have much better siping (the thin lines cut into the rubber). This allows the tire to deform better and grip the surface. Due to soft rubber, winter tires will also wear out faster if you leave them on after the ice/snow clears.
It seems to be one of the few EV available in 2024 that does not leave much to be desired from future 2025/26 models.
It is indeed. I'd get this car again but would be more clever about the options. I really need better seats and lights.
You keep your car like new it a beauty
Hi C101, I have a back problem too. 2 prolapsed discs at L3 & L4. The first options I ticked were the comfort plus pack and elec memory seats. I have never had a lumbar support in a BMW before, and decided I would have one now. But I have always bought used BMWs that have already got the elec mem seats. The infinite level of adjustment is wonderful.
Elec mem seats with lumbar, should be standard in a car of this calibre. Manually adjustable seats belong in a fiesta, in my opinion.
I kept the cost down by speccing the Sensatech and Alcantara seats, instead of full leather. They are quite good, and the alcantara grips you in the corners, but does tend to snag your T-shirt when getting in the car. But that saving allowed me to get the Comfort Plus pack. I have the standard lights too, and no techy pack, drive recorder or auto steer etc.
As for the headlights, I think one is dipped beam, and one is one is main beam. But again, the top end lights should be standard. Put the lesser lights into the 320s etc lower in the range.And yes, the Hankooks are NOT runflat. They are standard tyres, with an "XL" for extra load. I wint over a pothole a couple of months back, and blew a hole in the side wall. I feel that the side walls of the Hankooks are a little softer to the touch, than say a Michelin Pilot Sport.
I may get all seasons on mine once I wear these out, but not sure they will be as efficient as the Hankooks.
@Nick Smith - the inside lights are actually fake and serve no purpose at all. They are only used if you specify the laser light package.
@@richardsmith273 Oh, I thought the Laser lights were a different headlight assy altogether.
I wonder if they are extra projectors for the High Beam Assist package, that I can upgrade to with my standard lights?
@@Nick_Smith1970 they are just fake lights to make the look consistent. I have the same on my X5 - although it has the adaptive headlights, the inside lens is a dummy and is only there for aesthetic purposes.
Those seats are manually adjusted because your car is one that was affected by the global chip shortage so a bit of the 4 series made during that time had those as standard, which is also why there’s no cornering light.
Well if this is true, I wish I knew that before. A press release would have gone a long way I’d say. I guess it also explains why other couldn’t add the techPro pack that I have on mine
Was looking for this comment 👍🏻 the very reason I didn’t purchase a M340i last year, the majority of the LCI stock all had manual seats which was a deal breaker for me.
My 72 reg came with electric seats coz I chose the options
AH.... I was wondering about that. That was the reason I couldn't get the HK upgrade or the HUD.
Thanks for your video. It’s nice to get an owner’s real life perspective.
Are you saying that lumbar is simply not offered at all on the i4?
It wasn’t offered on mine but the only explanation I have so far is that chip shortages from covid was to blame, which makes sense. I also remember that after getting mine, people couldn’t order the TechPro pack for the same reason, so I was the lucky one in this regard.
Thanks for the long term review. I sat in an i4 to test the seat and it seemed too soft for my bad back, I need a really a rock hard firm seat like in a VW GTI, otherwise my back starts aching after about 1/2 hour. The seat I tried was a sensatec seat, the sales rep told me the leather seats have firmer foam than the sensatec ones. Is that true?
Might be indeed. I had leather seats in my 3Series and those were firm. You also could move around in them so it didn’t feel too uncomfortable.
Moving back to the Uk later this year and can’t decide if I should just go 440i or I4. Never had electric before and cost of charging in Uk makes me wonder if it’s worse the hassle going electric. Finding chargers, waiting for charging etc
Too many factors to mention here to help you make the choice but I’ll mention some:
Electric prices are coming down so no worries there.
If you plan to live in a city like London, there are chargers everywhere, even in the ground under the pavement. So no worries there. Same if you plan to charge at home if you will be suburban or rural.
If you are going on long journeys, it depends on where you plan to go. Going up north along the M1, M40 or M6, you will be fine. Going south towards Cornwall and having to deal with the M3 or A303, will give you nightmares. It’s at that point you’ll wish you had a petrol car.
Hope this helps.
If you can charge at home in the uk you can get off peak rates and pay 10p/kWh. So yes, public chargers cost more, but in day to day use you don't need them.
Great honest review - with overall very high marks for design, construction and drive-ability.
Im thinking of moving my ageing BMW 540ia from 1999 and underwhelmed with Chinese made cars that are flooding Australia.
The i4 is on my shortlist - even though it will cost more.
Many thanks for the feedback. If BMW is your brand, this won’t disappoint.
The inner lights a equipped depending on the package
One of the things people in the Nordics have fun with in the Winter is looking at all the rear wheel drive cars 'stepping out' and not going where the driver expects them to. Having real winter tyres would help a lot to reduce the effect!
You know, this is a good shout. I am seriously considering winter tyres this year. It's not required here in the UK as our winters are mild compared to you guys but an icy road is no joke.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Great review Sir, BMW are never clear on the data recorder which is also important to me ... I know some models you can record your journeys onto a data stick in the center consul... I looking for a M50 myself ... Forget the 2024 i4 its ugly, even more so than the i5 ... BMW need help.
There is an option for lumbar support that you can add when you configure the car. I wonder what you can do if you haven't added that initially. Sorry for your back! I added this option, it's never enough of comfort
I thought this was already part of a pack I already have, comfort plus. I needed that pack so that I can get the tow hitch
@@camping_101 what do you plan to do? maybe get new seats from some other BMW?
@@camping_101Did the same on an X1 years ago ordered the power memory seats not knowing the lumbar adjustment was not included, this omission spoilt the car for the next three years to the extent if ever I was looking at a used BMW I would not buy one without it.
@@51StPi yeah it’s a bit of a deal breaker. After 5 different BMWs I’ve never had to think about it. Will definitely be thinking about options next time I buy, new or used.
many I4 sold without the adjustable lumbar support due to problem with parts availability last year until early this year. For my country it it was suddenly back for some time on driver seat , then for both front seats, seems like it appeared and disappeared during those months--, my luckily got everything back except the belt tensioners due to same issue. Many first timers of BMW took it also for granted that electric adjustable seats was standard.,..., @@camping_101
Thanks for the mention btw. 😁
It was sound advice. I live by it now
Hi. I'm about to order an i4 and I'm currently looking at colours, what colour is your car? Btw it's looking great for 1 year old, you must take great care of it!
Mine is portimao blue. Lovely colour
Assuming the i4 is the same as the iX1, drive recorder will automatically save the video if you press and hold the (P) button for 2+ seconds it will save a snapshot, including the previous 10s. Just remember to press it when someone drives into the back of you.
Good shout. I’ll have a practice to see how it works
Can I ask questions what fit for i4 is the led or laser or black shadow am confused for that thanks man because I have 2024 and I need to buy the light
Not sure I understand what you mean but, this is the G26 model so any lights and body kits you buy, make sure to mention this and you’d be on to a winner. Good luck. Let me know if you get it done as I’d like to also change my headlights. Couldn’t find a place to do it for me.
Nice review. Thank you. Personally, I thought the 40i was a bit lethargic as it is a heavy car so I’m thinking about the 50i. Could this perhaps be on your radar as your next vehicle as some of the options on the 40 are standard on the 50. Looking forward to your feedback. Cheers. 👍😎🇦🇺
The 40i is quite fast to be honest. It’s faster than even the M140i that I once owned. Actually, I know I said I won’t but…..I’m actually thinking about the i5. It offers all the space and specs. The cost is a bit much though so I’ll check the used market next year.
@@camping_101 Agreed on the space, just not the looks of the i5. Correction on the “slower” i4 I previously tested as is was the 35i, not the 40i. However, to get what comes as standard on the 50i, you’re nearly paying the same upgrading the 40i. At least here in Melbourne Australia. Just the reduced range is the only negative I can see with the 50i. My younger brothers have Tesla 3 performance models so I am wanting something that doesn’t look like a taxi. Have you had a chance to test the Kia EV6 GT? As I’m not sure if it’s just for Australians as the suspension has been tuned for our roads with its adaptive suspension and steering.
Great honest review, many thanks. I'm looking to buy one soon. Personally, I think they look stunning, especially for an EV. My main concern was depreciation. I noticed a one-year-old model selling for £50k with hardly any miles. To buy new locally, they're asking for £80k (full specs), so that's a shocking £30k depreciation in just one year.
Yeah I have noticed that. Not worried though as I’m actually thinking of keeping the car. I really like it
Exactly, I just had that discussion with my wife. If you enjoy it and it makes you happy, that's the main thing. Although I might opt to buy a '22 plate, as it would save me more than the 25% corporation tax and the reduced rate of 18%. I just need to test drive a Porsche Taycan first, and then I'll make my decision. Anyway, wish you well, and please continue with the videos; they're a great help. All the best.
@@pjroberts2010 the Porsche will win. It’s an amazing car.
Hello sir thank you for you video. I am going to the dealer to lease this car this Saturday. Would you please suggest what options are a must. I will definitely get the lumbar support option given your exp.
Yeah no problem. It depends on what you want. I’d suggest definitely checking the seats for lumbar support, cornering lights as you will notice this in the darker months. Get the 19” wheels but change the tyres. Run flats provide good security but I’m sure you’ll notice a slight discomfort with firmer tyres. I’d probably go for the leather seats too and give the sansatec a pass. Hope this helps.
@@camping_101 Thank you so much!
Thinking of purchasing a bmw i4 but how many actual driving miles do you guys get on a full charge?
I only charge to 95% on my AC charger at home and I realistically get 300+ miles in the warmer weather. More like 280+ in the winter.
Merci pour cette pertinente, différente et agréable vidéo sur ta belle bmw i4. Tes impressions sur la voiture sont intéressante a écouter et je te souhaite de trouver une solution pour ton dos car en effet, sans support lombaire, les sièges des bmw sont inconfortable selon mes expériences aussi. Thanks again!
Many thanks for your kind words. For now, I’m using the pillow so that’s working well.
Great video, it's sad USA does Not have Auto Tow hitch and this one does Not have Power seats. what's wrong with BMW
Have you noticed certain unstability at higher speeds?
Not really. It’s been rock solid at high speeds, even in the rain.
The little arrow keys on the side of the seat is your lumber support
No. Those arrows control the side bolsters.
Hi man. What is the color on ur car called? I know the offer two different blue colors today that look kind of similar. Thanks
This is portimao blue
Unfortunately, you were a "victim" of the German car options-nightmare. I have all options and I, fortunately, don't have the same issues you mention here. You can get lumbar support, but maybe not with the regular, non-electrically operated seats that you have (what is that button you have on the side-front section for?). You can also spec the headlights such as that you get cornering, adaptive headlights, and so on. Some of these options can be activated on some cars through the BMW store though, check which options are available for you in the app.
Regarding the charging speed, it's true what you say, but it's both related to the pre-conditioning (as you mentioned, which it does activate automatically if you navigate to a fast charger, and can be activated manually as well) and the charging curve. So it's not like that you're gonna get 205 Kw at any battery charge state --it's like this by design.
On the things I have at the top of my dislikes is actually the sound with the HK system. It's very much in-your-face and the subwoofer is absolutely inadequate for its location. So this is something I'm looking to upgrade in the coming weeks. I did not have this issue with other BMW's. The G21, which has the same audio system, sounds a lot better given the location of the subwoofers under the seat and not in the trunk as in this car.
Finally, I'm also thinking like you: I'm not even close to getting ready to part ways with the car (an M50) after 8 months of ownership and 11000 miles.
Many thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, the buttons on the side of my seat only do the side bolsters. I’d really like to spec the headlights but not sure how or where to go. I’ve called a BMW dealer who directed me somewhere else. It doesn’t seem to be something that they retrofit. Thanks though.
Hello mate, honestly one of the best reviews I’ve seen on this car. Just open and honest about your personal experience which is great to hear. I get my i4 40 msport pro/tech pack on the new 24 plate in a few weeks time, can’t wait! I took this car for a test drive and I can honestly say I’ve never driven anything quite like it, but totally different experience from any car I’ve ever driven, and as you mentioned, just a comfortable drive. thank you for this video. It is giving me even more confidence that I’ve made the right choice. 👍🏼🫡
Splendid car ! Great feedback ! Is this the Portimao Blue?
It is indeed. Great colour
I have mine on order, same color as yours; I am just questionning the position of the charging plug. Don't you think It would have been better if at the front of the car!
For me, yes. I often have to reverse onto my drive to charge. Would have been happy with a nose charger. I guess that’s the price you pay when the car comes off the same assembly line as the ICE version.
Hi C101.
I have a question for you on the topic of dislikes. I found out the hard way that my I4 has a "feature" whereby you can lock someone inside the car and they will be unable to exit unless they have their own key. i.e. the car will deadlock and you cannot open the doors or unlock them from the inside!!!
This came about on a trip I took with my wife here in Australia. She had my key and we stopped for a toilet break. She hopped out with the key and as she walked away the car automatically locked with me still inside. Now I am an engineer and well versed in technology in all its forms and I addressed the problem methodically. I still had my phone which gave me an escape path via the BMW app should I need it but I was astonished when I found that I could not open the door by conventional means, so I researched it. Tried all the obvious options, etc, and came up with a blank.
So, check the owners manual and they actually say (page 85) "Warning! ........ Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there is someone inside it."
I expect it's the same for all new BMWs.
My question to you, is yours the same in the UK? I don't think it is in the USA. I would think that it would be banned under Australian Design Rules, but apparently not.
So, what about in the UK???
Cheers
PCW0652
I'm actually not sure. I've walked away with the key in my pocket before but quickly remember that the rest of the family is in the car so I quickly press the unlock button so that they are not locked in. I mainly did this because as soon as one of them moves, it sets off the alarm. I'll have a look and let you know. I'll use my son a guinea pig.
@camping_101 If your car will lock by touching the bars on the door handle, you can check it just by yourself without having to lock your son in the car:
- hop in the car and open the drivers window.
- put the key outside the car on the roof (so that you can still reach it when you need).
- reach down to touch the door handle on the outside to lock it.
- you should then find that you are now locked in.
If you lock the car with the key inside it will still let you exit. I have my car set to fold the mirrors when it's locked and that is the best test as to whether it is fully locked. If the mirrors fold in, I'm locked in. If not then I'm not.
Have fun. Make sure that no one nicks your key when you put it on the roof.
So, I tried it today and yeah, it fully locked the whole family in the car. I was stood next to the car with the key in my pocket and it won’t let them out. That’s crazy!!!
If you had to choose again, would you order the same again? I'm about to order the g26 i4 eDrive40 M Sport? company car
I would but I’d tick a few more boxes to get better seats and adaptive lights. Everything else I’d keep the same.
I'm vacillating between the i4 M50 or the i5 40 (both about the same price fully loaded). I haven't test driven the i4 yet because my dealer doesn't have any in stock (have to do a bit of a drive to find one) but I'm worried that it will feel too cramped (current car is an Audi S5).
It will definitely feel a little smaller than the S5. I find that the i4 is mainly sport coupe focussed. You are cocooned a little. I still manage to get my family of 4 in it though, which includes a child seat in the back.
If your choices are the I4 M50 and the I4 edrive 40, then there will be no difference with the cabin space. Same body size and seat config. The question is do you want the extra power and AWD of the M50 at the expense of more weight and reduced range.
@@pcw0652 What I said was between the i5 and the i4 M50. Obviously the two i4's have the same cabin space lol
@JustMe99999 My apologies. If you haven't already checked out an i4 then the one thing I suggest you consider in comparing with an i5 is the rear seat room. Especially the foot space if/when you have a tall person in the front who may need to lower the seat.
The rest of the car is so close to an i5 as to be almost inconsequential.
@@pcw0652 The i5 looks the business with space. I have had a look for that purpose only by my God the price!! It is a lot more expensive that I'd like to pay. The i4 started at around £54k for the base model which was doable. After options, mine went to around £62k which was mad but I didn't mind as I waited for over a year for mine. However, the i5 just seems too expensive.
Great video… wants for me ! The “Oh sh*t handles” above the two front seats….and yes the seats are not as comfortable as you would like for long distance!
Oh yeah. I forgot about those handles. It’s quite annoying they are not there
The drive recorder can be triggered by holding down the camera button on the center console. The limitation with 40 second clips is because of legal restrictions put in place to combat surveillance.
I’ll give that a go. 😉
1:10 what are those two handles on the side of the seat?!
These control the side bolsters
Runflat tires would be a bad idea. Not great for range and They dont give great sportiness
Says who? If the car already has the power then run flats are the only choice.
There are pros and cons to RTW and non RTF. I have a BMW with non run flats, and wasn't too pleased when I found that there was no spare, and if i got a flat, the can of gunk is all that's going to get me home at 2 in the morning
How does your aunt get free charging at her house ?
BMW dropped runflats everywhere because of complaints about comfort. You should be able to fit them; i will on my iX1 as I like the reassurance
@@SteveLoughran BMW did not dump run flats. They're still very much a part of their product lineup. Would I take conventional tires over run flats? Honestly, I'm not sure. BMW's solution to a spare tire isn't acceptable to me.
Only two dislikes: 1. The Guess O Meter, distance meter is pretty bad. I think I could roll dice and do better. It got marginally better with a software update in April 2023. 2. The Turning radius is pretty bad. Things I like: Driving comfort, speed at stand still, speed at distance, technology, hooking up my phone to it, heating and cooling cabin, range, sound at speed, comfort at speed. I have literally had people in my car and punk'd them saying: "How fast do you think I am going?" And in the US we were going 90MPH/144KMPH and they thought it was 60MPH/96KMPH. The car drives like a dream honestly. Until you have one or driven in one it's hard to explain how comfortable they are while driving.
I agree. It’s mental. My father in law almost lost his head when I took off from a standstill. I agree with your dislikes. I don’t bother with the range given in the dash because I know the car can go farther.
The lower back support on the seats are an optional addition tho
I definitely know what I’m doing next time I order 👍🏾
whaaaat i didnt even know it has recorder, we got ours one week ago!
just idk how but the carplay stopped working 🤦♀️
Well if you've specified it you should have a drive recorder. Give it a go.
No Apple CarPlay issues?
No problem at all. It’s been solid
My biggest complaint is the cost. Even fully specced out a Model 3 Performance will spank this while costing 20k+ less. Yes i know quality, gaps etc but that doesn‘t justify that big of a price gap
With incentives in the US, a Model 3 long range AWD is about $44k. The wheel selections are horrible, and upcharges for a color other than white is amusing, However the white Tesla for $44k USD, IMO, is better equipped, quicker, has longer range, and has a superior charging network when compared to BMW's offering. BMW has been working on their "idrive" systems for at least 15 years, and idrive is still way behind the curve when it comes to useability. I've owned BMWs since Idrive1 days, so apparently I'm a glutten for punishment. I currently own a 23 430 which was only avaialble with idrive7 when When I decided to purchase the BMW, the BMW was about $10k less than the Teslas. The pricing equation has changed considerably in 7 months, and certainly favors Tesla now. The BMW voice interface is horribly slow, almost to the point that it's not practical to use. I guess the biggest thing that ticks me off about BMW and idrive is that the idrive OS is tightly coupled to the hardware in the car. Idrive7, isn't upgradable to idrive8 or idrive9 which, btw, is being released in the X1 later this year! If I want a more current idrive, the solution is to buy a new car
@@craighermle7727 That was interesting to read through, thanks for taking your time to reply! Yes, there is more to a buying decision than the actual car itself. I agree with all your points. I'd be okay if the BMW is 10k over a comparable Tesla but will then be a fully specced out performance version like a i4 M50. But that's not the case, you pay for every stupid little thing like heated seats, steering wheels, half-decent wheels... I personally like iDrive (but that's just personal preference) but can understand where you come from. I have little hope for them to adjust fast as usually the German companies are too greedy and proud to adjust to a system from the enemy company.
@@dominikn.5940 BMW certainly isn't known for advancing tech or being on the bleeding edge. I can't recall the car or the year, but BMW's nav used to be so hard to operate, that I purchased a $200 USD Garmin and popped it on my windshield. Thankfully, certain things have progressed since those days
You could just as easily say the same about a Toyota. There's a reason BMWs cost more.
Good comment! I agree with a lot of what you’re saying. But I did choose to go down the BMW route. I extended-test-drove a full-spec model 3, a basic model y, an i4 and a Polestar. For me the BMW won hands down on handling alone, that car is such a joy to drive. The model y was pretty OK, so was the Polestar, but for some reason the model 3 disappointed. Maybe because the Tesla was so hyped up to me, I’m still not sure why I felt so let down by it. Anyway, I spend a lot of miles in my car so for me there was really only one option after the test-drives, despite the higher costs.
Trini to de bone 👊
lol yeah
If you complain about summer tires not working in the snow, you missed something huge. Amazing really
Im averaging about 3.9 miles per kw/h. Im still pretty much learning the car im more loving the fact that its costing me less to travel around
That’s awesome. Do you have the e40 or m50 version and what size wheels?
Wow, do you never ever use the accelerator? I can achieve 3.6 or a little better, on a single trip, if I'm very careful, but my average since factory is about 2.9. I just can't help myself when I get a good stretch of road. It goes like a spaceship.
@@GHN1013 I have the edrive40 with the standard 18inch. I must say the photo you see online doesn't do these wheels any justice. But in the flesh they're beautiful looking wheels ride very comfortable.
@@Nick_Smith1970 same here with that instant power I can't help myself at times but for the most part I kinda drive it like a normal fuel car. I'm doing 64miles daily drive to and from work. And always hitting upwards of 3.8miles per kWh and even above that I've seen it as high as 4.5 miles per kWh on the odd occasion when I'm driving super careful
@@ricardomiller9481 Still a shocker for me. I can only get over 3.4 if I'm doing 60 mph in eco pro, on cruise. But that kind of driving is deathly dull, so usually, if on a journey, I stick to the speed limits. So on a dual carriageway, I stick to 70mph etc. At 70, I can get 3.4 over a 140 mile trip. I did get nearly 4 once, on an A-road trip from Stoke to Chester. A mix of A-road and dual carriageway. Speed was between 30 and 70 mph.
But driving locally, with stop start traffic and 30mph roads, I usually get around 3.2 if I'm very careful. If I drive like I used to in my diesel, i.e. a little spirited, I get 2.9.
Run flats adds you security but those tires cannot repaired. So if you got a puncture, you have 60 km and that's all. The tire would be a garbage and you have to replace it. Image you are on a county side, where the hell you get at least two similar tyres. With a regular tire, you just use the repair kit or call a mobile tyre repair guy and problem solved.
Well I found out more information about run flats. Interestingly, can’t use them on electric car anyway.
2:14 BMW do allays like this, this is what you can have if you pay more, same with head-up display ^^
Great review, made by an ..expert(?)
😂 no expert here
Looking at getting an i4 BMW are terrible for additional extras - want an air freshener holder £1000, I'm awaiting them charging for the steering wheel.
Put your seat up. Your back hurts from the tilting the seat back pump style. 😂
😂
That’s your park light 🤦🏾♂️
High beams man
Im hearing the trini accent. 🇹🇹
Hope BMW is watching this video
Haha my channel is way to insignificant for that kind of attention 😂
£60k! And still more options to go.
Yup. You’d think we’d have the whole hog at this price point.
How about some studded nordic tyres?
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I own a 23 430 GC - basically the same car as yours but US ICE spec. I actually couldn't believe that BMW didn't include cornering lights standard on this car, and was less than amused when I turned down my 1st dimly lit side street. My 430 was close to $60k USD, and I didn't consider that BMW would put a premium on a safety feature such as corning lights. Of all the cars I've owned over the past 30 years, and most of them being BMW, the 4 series desperately needs corning lights, and I don't think it should be a $1,000 USD "option".
Thanks for your comments. I didn’t consider Tesla because of 3 reasons. I am quite a fussy person when it comes to build quality. I would notice uneven panel gaps from a mile awayay and would take issue with it. Second reason was that unless you wanted to lease, you had to buy them by paying the full amount upfront. Finally, it’s quite a bit more expensive to insure Teslas here in the UK. Maybe one day I would consider stepping away from BMW but not just yet.
@@camping_101 Thanks for the response. I know that purchasing homes and vehicles are marketly different in the UK and the States. Having to pay in full for a car would have been a deciding factor for me without question. When I purchased my BMW , the 430 GCe was about $10k USD less than Tesla.I thought the Tesla was over priced, and it was! The Tesla build quality of 4 or 5 years ago, and what is currently offered are night and day difference, but I undertand your comment! Again, nicely done video. Enjoy!
Hi. You will not c Range above 320 caused of your configuration. Sport package, rear spoiler and 20inch rims reducing your range by at least 65miles. If you buy runflats, range will be reduced more.
2:50 at any temperature below 15 degrees you need to change to winter tyres. In Germany it’s compulsory.
❤️ *Promosm*
no room in the rear seats
For us short people, it’s ok but won’t be for taller people.
Run flats are one of the worst introductions to motoring, it makes the ride of the car even firmer that it needs to be, especially our terrible UK roads, but adds very little, even nothing to the handling of the car, BMW are fazing out run flats out long last , they are also more expensive to replace. How often to you get a puncture 🤔, don't want a cars dynamic abilities compromised on the very very rare occasion I may get a puncture.
If you do, use the tyre weld system provided to fix it , simple 👍
Many thanks for the comments. Definitely worth considering.