Looking to buy a 2014-2015 M4 Coupe

[SE7EN335]

Hi fellows,

I'm looking to buy a early model year M4 Coupe. They are a few ones for sale with over 50k kms and was wondering what things I need to look out for in the car other than service history, exterior and interior condition and whether it has being tuned before or not. Thanks all!

[Vertix]

Got a 2014 mineral grey m4 for sale if youre interested


Main thing is service schedule/maintenance really. No huge major issues on the F82 platform to be too worried about, so just the usual mechanical checks etc.

I guess better to keep an eye out for which cars are more heavily optioned in your price range.

[BLKM4]

RE: OPTIONS
There weren't that many options back in 2014. The two off the top of my head that may not be optioned are:

1) Extended leather (leather over the dash)
2) LED headlights (Bi-xenons were standard back then).

RE: TUNING/FLASHING/CODING
Many cars have been tuned/flashed/coded which appears to be permanently logged by the car's computer and your BMW service department will be able to see this in the log.

RE: TECHNICAL BULLETINS
1) I believe all the 2014 M4's were recalled for the airbag replacement so make sure it's been done to save you the hassle.

2) Check if the brake dust shields have been replaced by BMW. The original dust shields trapped little rocks between the disc and the shield which caused loud grinding noises.

[drgmt]

Originally Posted by BLKM4

RE: OPTIONS
There weren't that many options back in 2014. The two off the top of my head that may not be optioned are:

1) Extended leather (leather over the dash)
2) LED headlights (Bi-xenons were standard back then).

RE: TUNING/FLASHING/CODING
Many cars have been tuned/flashed/coded which appears to be permanently logged by the car's computer and your BMW service department will be able to see this in the log.

RE: TECHNICAL BULLETINS
1) I believe all the 2014 M4's were recalled for the airbag replacement so make sure it's been done to save you the hassle.

2) Check if the brake dust shields have been replaced by BMW. The original dust shields trapped little rocks between the disc and the shield which caused loud grinding noises.

2014 cars would be out of warranty anyway.

I'd be more concerned with service history and what if anything was repaired replaced.

[BLKM4]

Originally Posted by drgmt

2014 cars would be out of warranty anyway.

I believe in Australia we are still protected by automatic consumer guarantee (after the factory warranty period) under Australian Consumer Law.

However, if the dealer can prove the car was previous modified (and could be linked to the issue you experience) then you would likely be on your own.

[drgmt]

Originally Posted by BLKM4

I believe in Australia we are still protected by automatic consumer guarantee (after the factory warranty period) under Australian Consumer Law.

However, if the dealer can prove the car was previous modified (and could be linked to the issue you experience) then you would likely be on your own.

After the three year factory warranty, I was unaware we had additional consumer law protection here in oz

[BLKM4]

Originally Posted by drgmt

After the three year factory warranty, I was unaware we had additional consumer law protection here in oz

Take a look at Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website:
www.accc.gov.au

John Cadogan @ AutoExpertTV also does a good explanation on his youtube channel.

[SE7EN335]

Originally Posted by BLKM4

Take a look at Australian Competition & Consumer Commission website:
www.accc.gov.au

John Cadogan @ AutoExpertTV also does a good explanation on his youtube channel.

HMM Interesting so if we get a spun crank hub or something and the M3/4 is out of warranty but on stock tune, you can get it fixed by BMW Australia free of charge?

[BLKM4]

Originally Posted by SE7EN335

HMM Interesting so if we get a spun crank hub or something and the M3/4 is out of warranty but on stock tune, you can get it fixed by BMW Australia free of charge?

The Australian consumer guarantee is, at the very least, open to interpretation so I believe if you find yourself in that situation you should seek professional legal advice.

[SE7EN335]

Originally Posted by BLKM4

The Australian consumer guarantee is, at the very least, open to interpretation so I believe if you find yourself in that situation you should seek professional legal advice.

Very true! But wont be applicable to me as mine is already on a BM3 stage 1 91 octane tune HA!

[BLKM4]

Originally Posted by SE7EN335

Very true! But wont be applicable to me as mine is already on a BM3 stage 1 91 octane tune HA!

Haha nice.

What kind of rear wheel hp/kW is it making before and after?

[SE7EN335]

Originally Posted by BLKM4

Haha nice.

What kind of rear wheel hp/kW is it making before and after?

NO idea! But the butt dyno is telling me its making a LOT more than stock. I feel the power gains are a bit more than the power gains that I got from stage 1 MHD tuning my N54 335i from stock so that sounds promising. 91 octane OTS map's torque delivery comes on smoother than the 93 octane for sure as well. Wouldn't recommend to run 93 octane map for Australian fuel.

[jjkendall]

Are you still looking to buy a M4?

[reggiegums]

Originally Posted by jjkendall

Are you still looking to buy a M4?

Hi mate, I'm in the market for one. Are you selling? PM me please with details.