Got my car - Sapphire Black M4, Passive Suspension

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by Matteus

Yes yes yes, same spec (broadly) as me!!!! Huge congrats, and thanks so much for the comments. Any thoughts on the steel brakes?
I get to drive one at the dealer on Saturday (UK launch) and my actual car should follow on in a week or two!!

The steel brakes have been just fine for street driving. They look small, but they get the job done. I would only drop the 10k for the ceramic if I were tracking the car.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by farbmw

Congrats! So what do you think of the transmission?

The transmission is perfect. Same an in the M6 and M5, however because the car is so much lighter the shifts feel even quicker. On Shift Setting 3 the transmission feels like it propels you forward each shift, and then the huge torque from the twin turbo 6 comes it and suddenly your all alone on the road.

I had a go with a 458 spider today and held my own. I stayed with him up to 80, even beat him off the line, but he started to pull on the M4 after 80.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by gthal

Great write-up.

The "rattle" comment worries me... I absolutely hate and obsess about rattles. Nothing makes a car feel cheap faster than an annoying rattle. All cars can develop rattles but I can't stand them!!

Most BMWs Ive had come with rattles. There are definitely some rattles in this M4, coming from a few places, but hopefully these fill be fixed on the later production runs.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by Bonovox

Wow!! Thanks for the write up. I have a BSM on SO M4 finishing production this week.

Interesting story -- my dealer was making me on offer on a BSM + SS 2014 M6GC with MT and competition pack. Original MSRP was $139k. The dealer discounted it to the point where the lease payment would have been $1600 with $7k down.

I was thinking about it until I read your review

I promise you that you are making the right decision. After driving the M4 I can't believe how much of a heavy boat the M6 was.....obviously, the M6 is a great car, but it wasn't nearly as fun to drive as this new M4.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by nixta325

are you happy with how this contrast looks its not to much black is it? my m3 order is just like this

Yes yes and yes. The Black x 3 looks amazing. I have never been a fan of black wheels, especially on black cars, but that is due to how ugly most of the matte black wheels are. This car in sapphire black shines and changes color in the light, and the wheels are a shiny two tone that adds a lot of character to the look of the car. Once I have the window tint put on the car will look amazing.

[The Mo]

Congrats! Beautiful car, Nice write up!

[04RC51]

That car is amazing! I got black on black on black, loaded with CCBs so this gives me a great idea of how great my car is going to look. Nicely done, enjoy!

[GOLFFRR]

Just noticed in your post #7 you state your trunk doesn't pop all the way open when you hit the trunk button in car or fob? You may need to get this looked at bc mine flies open with ease each time and so does the other 3 I have come across.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Just noticed in your post #7 you state your trunk doesn't pop all the way open when you hit the trunk button in car or fob? You may need to get this looked at bc mine flies open with ease each time and so does the other 3 I have come across.

Thanks Jimmy. I definitely need to have this fixed. The trunk doesn't pop open with the key fob.

Also, does your exhaust sound like a broken lawn mower at cold start? Mine sounds like a defective exhaust job, but the sound totally goes Away once the flaps open.
What do u think?

[GOLFFRR]

^^Yea the exhaust sounds a little crappy on cold start. The car seems to always start in comfort or sport it won't start in sports plus from what I can gather. But yes one of the things I don't like about the car is the exhaust.

Also I got a flyer in my trunk that shows the descriptions to put your foot under the bumper and the trunk will open however I have not yet been able to replicate that or make it happen and I wasn't aware it had it. But I have had the car since monday and only driven it a hour here and there and have a totally 45 miles on the clock so I am still playing with stuff as Im sure you are as well

get your trunk fix though for sure

[Spencer25]

That would be great if the foot swipe works! I have about 300 miles now. I wish I had more time to take it on some drives but I'm staying focused on the bar until Aug. 1st. Then, it's road trip time!

[mkoesel]

Spencer, can you do me a favor?

Since you have passive suspension, can you post a picture of the MDDC display in the gauge cluster? See pic below for what I mean:



I am curious what it looks like since the suspension section does not apply.

[ChrisMT79]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

+1 can't stop staring at your car already though! Wow!

Thanks for pointing out those additional items.
I had not seen the trunk lines, nor many of the tech updates. I am trying to be patient but ugh, this is the toughest wait I've ever had for a vehicle.

[Spencer25]

Some more pics...

[ChrisMT79]

You know, after taking a second look. The M4 is by far the best looking packaged
OEM-Black on Black-BMW that I have ever seen.
It is aggressive, yet classy.
Dark, yet defined.
Bold, yet sleek.
Just absolutely terrific execution, and definitely a combo I wouldn't mind sporting.
Enjoy in good health!

Edit- Quick question, do you think those updates for the HUD and IDrive would be, or are going to be programable upgrades for existing vehicles? For instance, my wife drives a 2014 5 series GT, do you think that will be able to be upgraded?
Thanks!
Chris

[Spencer25]

Thanks! I agree that black on black is the best look for this car.

I think you should be able to program it by a vendor. Try contacting V12 on the forums. I've heard he is the best.

Here are some more pics:

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Spencer25

Thanks! I agree that black on black is the best look for this car.

I think you should be able to program it by a vendor. Try contacting V12 on the forums. I've heard he is the best.

Here are some more pics:

Your car is gorgeous and the neighborhood is AMAZING. Congrats!

[khanyam4]

Originally Posted by Spencer25

Thanks! I agree that black on black is the best look for this car.

I think you should be able to program it by a vendor. Try contacting V12 on the forums. I've heard he is the best.

Here are some more pics:

very nice with the fresh tint, formula 1 ceramice pinnicale series? The car is sick and the neighborhood as well.

[Spencer25]

Originally Posted by khanyam4

very nice with the fresh tint, formula 1 ceramice pinnicale series? The car is sick and the neighborhood as well.

I just got the classic tint. I couldn't justify the increase in cost.

[mkoesel]

Thanks for posting more pics, Spencer25.

Any comment on my question in post #56? If you don't have a pic or have time for one, maybe you can just quickly describe what it looks like?

[Miko M3]

Congrats. Black on black is very nice.Is that 20% tint?

[GOLFFRR]

tint looks awesome, nice addition!