My New M4 Home Safe and Sound in USA

[bimmerj]

Originally Posted by dondula

I have to go to dinner as I have been with the dealer for most of the day.. quick and dirty pics of the car.

Want to answer quick questions
Yes I am in the USA
Yes the car sounds amazing in real life compared to the flat sound in video's.. Car almost sounds like a Ferrari if I had to compare.

Loaded with everything except adaptive suspension.
I just got done taking all plastic off the car. had only 7 mi on it at pickup.
Discount on the car was 1100 bucks
it's a lease
very happy with it.

I will answer any questions so please leave comments and I will get back later tonight from dinner and answer away.

pics

Congrats. Really nice. Ferrari sound?

[E92 AWM3]

Car look good man, congrats!

Is it a stick?

Also, once you get "motoring" can you share any thoughts on oil consumption? As you know, our E92's love gas and like oil, especially when driving in the sweet spot of RPMs.

[Bimmer5]

Originally Posted by JS919

I just don't understand why you don't understand that not everyone has the same taste in car colors as you. That is the reason they don't all come the color that you prefer. Differences in the way people think and act is what makes the world interesting and fun... we are not all the same. Maybe if BMW opted to offer colors other than powder baby blue, bright greenish gold, and metallic rust, I might have chosen something different myself. Since none of those colors looked good to me, I was left to chose white, black, or a shade in-between. Since the last three cars I've owner where AW, MW, and BS, if I wanted something different it was between SS and MG. I chose MG because in my opinion it looked good on a 428i that I saw on the dealers lot. After seeing pictures recently, I believe that MG looks better than any other current offings.

I hope this helps you understand a little better.

+1
Well said

[boogie1]

i dont see a boost gauge anywhere on the gauge cluster is there not one? never seen a turbo car without one

[brio]

Originally Posted by boogie1

i dont see a boost gauge anywhere on the gauge cluster is there not one? never seen a turbo car without one

I don't believe any BMW turbo cars come with a boost gauge.

[brio]

OP...beautiful car! Very nice color

[Ash83]

Really sounds like a Ferrari!?!?! Can you record a sound clip.

[ChrisNich117]

Originally Posted by dondula

I have to go to dinner as I have been with the dealer for most of the day.. quick and dirty pics of the car.

Want to answer quick questions
Yes I am in the USA
Yes the car sounds amazing in real life compared to the flat sound in video's.. Car almost sounds like a Ferrari if I had to compare.

Loaded with everything except adaptive suspension.
I just got done taking all plastic off the car. had only 7 mi on it at pickup.
Discount on the car was 1100 bucks
it's a lease
very happy with it.

I will answer any questions so please leave comments and I will get back later tonight from dinner and answer away.

pics

What the hell kind of Ferrari's have you heard lol. Awesome though, congrats!

[Tim2189]

Originally Posted by (H)

Congratulations on the new acquisition. I am totally eyeing the M3 for its agility and promised performance. My wife would also not mind me downscaling on cost. But now that I see your quote, I am really set back. That is exactly how much I was paying for my 2013 F10 M5 with 36m and 12k a year. How can that be with a sticker of 108k? What am I missing? Residuals? Just no crazy deals out there because the F8x is so brand new?

Educate me, everybody, please.

And then again: Congratulations on this cool ride! Very much looking forward to more pics and drive review.

H.

Hope this answers your question
as of June numbers -

M5 MF .00130 Residual 60% (12k) miles, $1500 rebate and you can get the car for invoice if not under invoice

M4 - .00133 Residual 57%, no rebates and most likely MSRP or 1K under MSRP

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by mashoutposse

Congratulations. Which Ferrari does it sound like?

It sounds like a twin turbo 458 Italia.

[Judah]

"Car almost sounds like a Ferrari" is the quote.
Keyword - "ALMOST"

Give the op a break as he/she has the car, has heard the car in person and has driven the car. Most of us have only seen pics and/or video with poor sound quality and at best, saw the car at a car show. Maybe some of you don't know or forgot but Ferrari has in the past and currently offers a turbo enhanced motors of which you may or may not have heard.

I'm just saying .....

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by Judah

"Car almost sounds like a Ferrari" is the quote.
Keyword - "ALMOST"

Give the op a break as he/she has the car, has heard the car in person and has driven the car. Most of us have only seen pics and/or video with poor sound quality and at best, saw the car at a car show. Maybe some of you don't know or forgot but Ferrari has in the past and currently offers a turbo enhanced motors of which you may or may not have heard.

I'm just saying .....

And Danny Devito almost looks like a male model.
Keyword: almost .

[brunox2]

Absolutely awesome! Congrats sir!

I got amazed how people talks sh*t

Play hard!!

[DASHOCKER]

Originally Posted by dondula

I am in the USA Michigan, Its a launch car.
Paying $1069 a mo with 7700 in MSD. 36 month 10k a year miles.

Car is 77,300.00 discounted 1100 bucks which I think is fantastic considering these are selling in a heart beat for above sticker..

carbon roof is a nice contrast. Not huge, but just the right amount. In the sun MG looks excellent.

from 2500 to 4k RPM it has a very nice sound.. In video's the car sounded flat and ugly, I didn't have high hopes. But in real life it has base that the videos cannot pick up well.

Have not had much chance to drive it a lot being I work early tomorrow but the car is so fast, it reminds me of my e92 but so much better in so many ways.. I had several head turns and people taking pictures when I was driving around today. First time most people are seeing it in person.

I will post more pics tomorrow.

not a bad deal. congrats

[ChrisMT79]

Gosh I didn't realize you were in Michigan as well?! My dealer said i should have the first M3 here and I don't think the list is very long for them (M4's primarily).
I'm in Novi, what about you?

[ChrisMT79]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

It sounds like a twin turbo 458 Italia.

Sound, much like anything, is subjective as well. I know what I think of vehicles now sound wise, is much different than say a decade ago. Some in part due to the fact my hearing has seen better days, and some due to other variables (humidity, temp, exhaust type, etc...) I can see how someone might think the sound of this car reminded them of a Ferrari (or similar sports car). I think we all have heard far more outrageous claims at least.

[duk]

congrats! ferrari sounds!

[dpgfunk]

i need this in my life

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by alexb

Yas Marina Blue is a great color, no doubt, but I would shy away from actually owning it. I don't know why they've gone so nuts with the colors.... are they trying to get us all arrested? I'd be looking for something sophisticated, yet sporty on this car: Le Mans Blue comes to mind, or Interlagos. Classic M colors... where did they go? Can't even get Estoril on these things.

Somehow I suspect if Le Mans Blue or Interlagos re-appeared in the color line up, BMW would see the take rate for YMB fall off in a hurry. LCI, maybe? Maybe the new car looks better in a bright color, so you can really appreciate the lines. Too flashy for me, though.

But, congratulations to the OP! I love Mineral Grey and it would be my pick of colors on any new current BMW right now. My dad has a 128 M-Sport in Mineral Grey and it truly is stunning. Deep, silky, smooth, and especially gorgeous on a car with sexy M bodywork. Looks fantastic in the sun.

I dunno about this. People need change. If every line-up consisted of the same colors, people would get bored. IB has been around since 2005. It's 2014! Time for something new. Don't get me wrong....I love the color. I've owned two M3's that were IB. If it were available I don't think I'd spec it over YMB on this particular car. I also don't think people are choosing this in absence of IB.

[serieD]

jeez, so many guys on here talk right out of their ass!

Awesome car, it looks absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, enjoy!!! Especially while the rest of us have to salivate over it.

[Judah]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

And Danny Devito almost looks like a male model.
Keyword: almost .

You do know male models come in all shapes and sizes ?
I mean, little people wear clothes too.

So, your analogy was "almost" amusing..... Try it again !

[N-Y]

Just got to see the new M3's and M4's in person... pictures don't do them justice... such a beast in person, I'd probably go with the M3, hopefully one of these days ill make enough $ to join this prestige club lol