440i M Sport

half Colin · 08-02-2016, 11:29 AM

Has anyone driven the new 440i - in particular the auto?

The pre-reg M Sport Auto Coupes have a good spec and seem great value at around £36k when the new price is around £47k.

Hmm, this is tempting me from my current E92 330D.

AlanYoro35i · 08-02-2016, 02:11 PM

I have a 435i , i can't tell you about the engine but the guys over the f30 forum is raving about it alot. They say that engine sounds betters and better fuel economy.

I find the 4 series very big from the e92, suspension is soft and nice even with runflats. A little bit more body roll compare to e92.

All i can say it's very nice inside and out but i miss my e92 335i after while.

half Colin · 08-02-2016, 03:31 PM

Thanks - I just popped over there and had a look and yes, they do love it don't they? It looks like the real world mpg is around 32 which isn't much different from the 35 I'm getting at the moment from my 330D. I only do around 8k a year so the mpg isn't a concern.

Interesting that you find your 435i bigger than the E92 as it's only about 1in longer and 2in wider - maybe the inside is larger, more spacious, which makes the whole car feel bigger.

I think I need a look at one and maybe a test drive. 😈

MattOz · 08-04-2016, 10:13 AM

I've driven the 340i with Auto 'box. At the time, I had a 335i with a manual 'box.

Suffice to say that the 8-spd Auto is a peach. I'm not one for an Auto 'box, but it really is a multi-trick pony. I found the way it adapted to my driving was very well done and it was never in the wrong gear. The B58 lump helps and feels significantly stronger than the N54 i had in my 335i.

Overall, you need to drive one, but I'd have on without too much arm twisting. It does everything very well and when you want to play, it does that too. There are a few pre-reg cars about and they're invariably £2-3k less than a 335d. I know which one I'd be choosing.

Russbmw · 08-14-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by half Colin

Thanks - I just popped over there and had a look and yes, they do love it don't they? It looks like the real world mpg is around 32 which isn't much different from the 35 I'm getting at the moment from my 330D. I only do around 8k a year so the mpg isn't a concern.

Interesting that you find your 435i bigger than the E92 as it's only about 1in longer and 2in wider - maybe the inside is larger, more spacious, which makes the whole car feel bigger.

I think I need a look at one and maybe a test drive. 😈

Having had an e92 335 and now having 435, yes they are bigger.

It may surprise you to know that it's as wide as an e70 x5!

Chappers 71 · 08-14-2016, 02:46 PM

I do like the look of the 440i, it does seem kinda big though. I suspect it's around the same size as my old e34 m5. Am not sure if I would replace my 335i with a 4 series on account of its size. I have been thinking maybe a 235i would be a good replacement

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AlanYoro35i Senior Troll 219 Rep 3,378 Posts Drives: Coming soon-718 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	I have a 435i , i can't tell you about the engine but the guys over the f30 forum is raving about it alot. They say that engine sounds betters and better fuel economy. I find the 4 series very big from the e92, suspension is soft and nice even with runflats. A little bit more body roll compare to e92. All i can say it's very nice inside and out but i miss my e92 335i after while. __________________ Gone: N54 335i is the Legend! N55 435i Now: 718 Cayman GTS / F83 M4
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half Colin First Lieutenant 26 Rep 315 Posts Drives: E92 330D M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Thanks - I just popped over there and had a look and yes, they do love it don't they? It looks like the real world mpg is around 32 which isn't much different from the 35 I'm getting at the moment from my 330D. I only do around 8k a year so the mpg isn't a concern. Interesting that you find your 435i bigger than the E92 as it's only about 1in longer and 2in wider - maybe the inside is larger, more spacious, which makes the whole car feel bigger. I think I need a look at one and maybe a test drive. 😈
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MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 343 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	I've driven the 340i with Auto 'box. At the time, I had a 335i with a manual 'box. Suffice to say that the 8-spd Auto is a peach. I'm not one for an Auto 'box, but it really is a multi-trick pony. I found the way it adapted to my driving was very well done and it was never in the wrong gear. The B58 lump helps and feels significantly stronger than the N54 i had in my 335i. Overall, you need to drive one, but I'd have on without too much arm twisting. It does everything very well and when you want to play, it does that too. There are a few pre-reg cars about and they're invariably £2-3k less than a 335d. I know which one I'd be choosing.
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Chappers 71 Major General 5810 Rep 5,631 Posts Drives: Beige G31 540ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [7.00] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	I do like the look of the 440i, it does seem kinda big though. I suspect it's around the same size as my old e34 m5. Am not sure if I would replace my 335i with a 4 series on account of its size. I have been thinking maybe a 235i would be a good replacement
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