Nick Murray's long term M4 review

TAL2GK · 05-27-2016, 10:31 PM

Good stuff. I enjoy the real world discussions and the detail. On the 10% chance I go 991.2 vs F83, I've been overwhelmed by Porsche's configurator. These videos are a big help.

vvnguyen1981 · 05-27-2016, 11:05 PM

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Thanks for all the kind feedback everyone : )

I was on my dealerships M3 wait list for a few months. Once my CA called me with an allocation, I decided to turn it down for an M4. A lot of that decision was because of Nick's videos. Definitely glad I got the M4. Helps that I have a 2011 C350 as my daily driver though.

M4 LF · 05-27-2016, 11:51 PM

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Thanks for all the kind feedback everyone : )

Love watching your review Nick. Keep them coming!

I will also add that my gf adores your dog. I'm not even kidding, she loves Tui. She watches your videos just so she can see the dog. Here's her favorite picture of him:

Sassicaia · 05-28-2016, 03:54 AM

Awesome video as always. I totally agree with your thoughts on CCBs. Unless you track your car often they are a total waste of money.

I can't believe how low your insurance is. I've been driving 22 years and never had an accident. My insurance is segnificantly more.

Sucks about the bolsters. Main reason I got black.

cryptz · 05-28-2016, 09:23 PM

Anyone know what led coding he is referring to, i am aware of the antidazzle but i thought that only caused the high beams to stay on and divert away from an oncoming car vs turning off. He seemed to indicated there was a brightness adjustment?

KevinM · 05-28-2016, 09:27 PM

Pretty positive review overall. Nice.

Allensjourney · 05-28-2016, 09:48 PM

Funny, I was just watching the video of 1st day he got that car...good content and editing. Love the OS w/ white interior, although my dog is pushing 80 lbs which might make a difference

aajjcc · 05-29-2016, 01:59 AM

i am now tempted to buy a french bulldog

polly · 05-29-2016, 02:24 AM

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Nice little update there. How in the heck does that seat have that much wear already?!

Has anyone else experienced that?

This is very interesting and good to know. I wonder if there is a way to protect or somehow reinforce just that area

This is what I did.
Had my local upholsterer make me a custom set of covers that practically takes 20s to slide on or off.
I have put these on since day two of ownership. It was more important than clear bra for me. After 6 months in the car it literally looks like it was made yesterday - brand spanking new.
If I want to enjoy the look of my beautiful SS interior I just slide of the covers and wallah.
And it protects little scratch marks when my wife dresses up for occasions (beaded clothing, etc).

Sassicaia · 05-29-2016, 06:54 AM

Erm...

WoohooSoCal · 05-29-2016, 10:13 AM

Seat condoms.

Sassicaia · 05-29-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by polly

This is what I did.
Had my local upholsterer make me a custom set of covers that practically takes 20s to slide on or off.
I have put these on since day two of ownership. It was more important than clear bra for me. After 6 months in the car it literally looks like it was made yesterday - brand spanking new.
If I want to enjoy the look of my beautiful SS interior I just slide of the covers and wallah.
And it protects little scratch marks when my wife dresses up for occasions (beaded clothing, etc).

I have to ask. What's with the baby diaper on the arm rest?

You can't even enjoy what you ordered with those covers.

It's seriously gramas house with plastic over top of the couch. I really can't put into words just how bad that looks.

M-Pilot · 05-29-2016, 12:44 PM

I'm sorry but those seat covers and armrest cover look horrible. I'd rather have my seats worn instead of having to look at those "unique" covers everyday.

M2PDX · 05-29-2016, 01:25 PM

Great video Nick!

I also have the SS interior, but only have 3200 miles so far!

: dance:

Tobes · 05-29-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

It's seriously gramas house with plastic over top of the couch. I really can't put into words just how bad that looks.

That is exactly what came to my mind as well. Hate to spend all the money and then not get to enjoy. Brought back memories of sitting on the plastic covered couches. She also had her car seats covered in plastic as well. That was hell on a hot Texas day

Fortyb · 05-29-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nmurray22

Thanks for all the kind feedback everyone : )

I stumbled across your videos when i was impatiently waiting on my M3 to be delivered.. And learned something from them also.. Like the brake dust shield getting rocks caught in them and making that terrible metal to metal noise.. I pushed them back with a screw driver and have not had that problem since.

M-Pilot · 06-03-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nmurray22

Thanks for all the kind feedback everyone : )

I see that you installed laser jammer as well.

Sleeper · 06-03-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by polly

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Originally Posted by cprx7

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Originally Posted by OhioRiderAaron

Nice little update there. How in the heck does that seat have that much wear already?!

Has anyone else experienced that?

This is very interesting and good to know. I wonder if there is a way to protect or somehow reinforce just that area

This is what I did.
Had my local upholsterer make me a custom set of covers that practically takes 20s to slide on or off.
I have put these on since day two of ownership. It was more important than clear bra for me. After 6 months in the car it literally looks like it was made yesterday - brand spanking new.
If I want to enjoy the look of my beautiful SS interior I just slide of the covers and wallah.
And it protects little scratch marks when my wife dresses up for occasions (beaded clothing, etc).

I'm sorry, but wtf is this? Did you buy your car to preserve it for the next owner of it?

cprx7 · 06-03-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by polly

This is what I did.
Had my local upholsterer make me a custom set of covers that practically takes 20s to slide on or off.
I have put these on since day two of ownership. It was more important than clear bra for me. After 6 months in the car it literally looks like it was made yesterday - brand spanking new.
If I want to enjoy the look of my beautiful SS interior I just slide of the covers and wallah.
And it protects little scratch marks when my wife dresses up for occasions (beaded clothing, etc).

Wow that seems a bit over the top haha no pun. The only thing is that it takes away from the enjoyment

ClawHammer · 06-04-2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cryptz

Anyone know what led coding he is referring to, i am aware of the antidazzle but i thought that only caused the high beams to stay on and divert away from an oncoming car vs turning off. He seemed to indicated there was a brightness adjustment?

He's referring to the brightness. I believe US cars have the brightness of the led lights toned down compared to Europe. He used coding software to turn the brightness up so they're the same level as the European cars.

CH.

FC4 · 06-04-2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by polly

This is what I did.
Had my local upholsterer make me a custom set of covers that practically takes 20s to slide on or off.
I have put these on since day two of ownership. It was more important than clear bra for me. After 6 months in the car it literally looks like it was made yesterday - brand spanking new.
If I want to enjoy the look of my beautiful SS interior I just slide of the covers and wallah.
And it protects little scratch marks when my wife dresses up for occasions (beaded clothing, etc).

ROFL

mofomat · 06-04-2016, 05:41 PM

Oh my God, I can hardly breath......

05-27-2016, 10:31 PM	#23
TAL2GK Second Lieutenant 146 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Coupe, 2017 911 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Good stuff. I enjoy the real world discussions and the detail. On the 10% chance I go 991.2 vs F83, I've been overwhelmed by Porsche's configurator. These videos are a big help.
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05-28-2016, 03:54 AM	#26
Sassicaia Brigadier General 4453 Rep 3,308 Posts Drives: SMB F80 6MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Awesome video as always. I totally agree with your thoughts on CCBs. Unless you track your car often they are a total waste of money. I can't believe how low your insurance is. I've been driving 22 years and never had an accident. My insurance is segnificantly more. Sucks about the bolsters. Main reason I got black.
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cryptz Lieutenant 173 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2015 m4 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: pottstown pa iTrader: (1)	Anyone know what led coding he is referring to, i am aware of the antidazzle but i thought that only caused the high beams to stay on and divert away from an oncoming car vs turning off. He seemed to indicated there was a brightness adjustment?
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Allensjourney Private First Class 23 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2016 F82, AW, CCBs, JB4, Dps, Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Funny, I was just watching the video of 1st day he got that car...good content and editing. Love the OS w/ white interior, although my dog is pushing 80 lbs which might make a difference __________________ Imagine a world without red lights
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05-29-2016, 10:13 AM	#33
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05-29-2016, 01:25 PM	#36
M2PDX Lieutenant Colonel 2978 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Great video Nick! I also have the SS interior, but only have 3200 miles so far! : dance: __________________ '17 M2 San Marino Blue, 6MT; 2011 335iS, 2007 328i, 19 Ram 1500, '18 Yamaha MT-07, '14 Kawasaki Ninja 1000. SOLD: '16 European Delivery M3 San Marino Blue, 6MT. '13 335iS, 2002 M3 6MT, 1997 M3, 1998 M3, 1996 328is (picked up in Munich at OLD ED Center), '88 Mustang GT 5.0, '84.5 Mustang SVO Turbo, '77 Rabbit,a cool 1992 Taurus SHO, and KTMs.
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