4 Series Has Arrived Downunder

Alpine* · 10-19-2013, 04:41 AM

Thoughts?

Anyone buying or considering?

I Have a price on a 428i M Sport, Manual, metallic paint, roof $95k drive away.

DR-JEKL · 10-19-2013, 04:56 AM

OT: I don't think i have seen goodyear's as oem tyres on a bmw before?

Knightelf · 10-19-2013, 05:39 AM

Had a look at the 435i M sport today, looks really good. Exhaust note was very tame though, kind of disappointing. Didn't get a chance to test drive.

kaitan · 10-19-2013, 07:28 AM

Was at trivett parra too today !! saw a 435i getting delivered to the new owner !! Lucky bugger!!

aus135i · 10-19-2013, 08:29 AM

what were u looking for @ trivett, troy?

Alpine* · 10-19-2013, 08:43 AM

Trivett Parra is where I took this shot. (Ordinary shot at that hahaha)

HecticX5 · 10-19-2013, 07:42 PM

Great looking car imo, but i have to say the value equation after viewing and test driving a CLA 45 is where the 435 leaves me scratching my head. I am cross shopping these two and my reasoning is they are similar in size, the CLA has near redundant rear seats just like a coupe. The performance is where there would be a radical difference, i have not yet driven the 435 though. Just assuming at this stage, but i think it is pretty safe to say the AMG is going to kill it in every aspect.

I know some of you will say you should be putting it up against the M235 but i personally wouldn't go for a 2er. I am sure quite a few will be looking at it my way as well. Mercedes with the CLA have really brought it on, i am loving it.

Chandon · 10-19-2013, 08:28 PM

Test drove 420d and 435i at north shore bmw yesterday.. not a noticeable difference btween the f30 335i and the price doesnt justify either
got a quote for 128k driveaway

Alpine* · 10-19-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HecticX5

Great looking car imo, but i have to say the value equation after viewing and test driving a CLA 45 is where the 435 leaves me scrathicng my head. I am cross shopping these two and my reasoning is they are similar in size, the CLA has near redundant rear seats just like a coupe. The performance is where there would be a radical difference, i have not yet driven the 435 though. Just assuming at this stage, but i think it is pretty safe to say the AMG is going to kill it in every aspect.

I know some of you will say you should be putting it up against the M235 but i personally wouldn't go for a 2er. I am sure quite a few will be looking at it my way as well. Mercedes with the CLA have really brought it on, i am loving it.

Maybe you should also consider the S3 sedan.... Killer pricing on the S3 5 door so it's safe to say same aggressive pricing for the sedan. Just add a tried and tested APR and off you go, with $20K+ in your wallet.

david.orr · 10-20-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightelf

Went to Trivett today for a peek and managed to squeeze a test drive of similar 428i. It is good looking car very much younger bro of the 6. Interior is typical BMW, great ambience no fuss luxury. 8speed transmission is pretty darn good. Engine is sweet but no 6 or 8. At driveaway $102k (for loyal customer) is a pretty good value nonetheless. Would make a great daily driver.

Chandon · 10-20-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

For a 435i? hmmm

Yup, every box ticked.
Elegant, pretty car, but paying that much more to lose 2 doors seems strange to me

kaitan · 10-20-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

what were u looking for @ trivett, troy?

Went to parra to test drive the new mk 7 GTI but then after that just took a stroll to bmw as my friend wanted to test drive the m135i

Zen · 10-21-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Went to parra to test drive the new mk 7 GTI but then after that just took a stroll to bmw as my friend wanted to test drive the m135i

How was the mk7 GTI?

kaitan · 10-21-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

How was the mk7 GTI?

lol not bad but it still didnt feel right. I mean I can't compared with my 335 coz it's totally different league but I always find that the VW GTI are always overhyped ! Only thing shits me is anywhere along north shore when I test drive a car the salesman do not follow for the test drive(VW bmw etc except Mercedes!Some reason i find morrison mercedes is bunch of SNOBS! ) but in parramatta the salesman always comes along for the test drive!! it's so annoying because you cannot discuss within your family and friends if they are there with you! especially buying a used car!

Alext · 10-21-2013, 06:24 AM

I cant wait to see what Benz brings next year. The sneak preview vid has got me excited already about the interior quality.

duongma · 10-22-2013, 02:58 AM

Saw a 428i today! looks pretty sexy!

BBK · 10-22-2013, 06:56 PM

A few pics of the launch night in Brisbane. Was held at QLD Ballet with a never before seen rehearsal of the Li Cunxin production of the Nutcracker.

Was quite interesting

John_01 · 10-22-2013, 07:31 PM

Interesting tie-in there between the ballet and BMW cars. Meanwhile Lexus are sponsoring the ARU matches. What's up with that?

RadiuM · 10-22-2013, 09:02 PM

what car is that M badge on? don't tell me its on a 435.. ergh

BBK · 10-23-2013, 05:36 AM

Nope, that was actually a 428i... I assume anything with the Msport package gets the M badges... very lame.

I think that grill looks really cheap too :S

10-19-2013, 04:41 AM	#1
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Knightelf Captain 87 Rep 886 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Had a look at the 435i M sport today, looks really good. Exhaust note was very tame though, kind of disappointing. Didn't get a chance to test drive. Last edited by Knightelf; 10-19-2013 at 08:04 AM..
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Trivett Parra is where I took this shot. (Ordinary shot at that hahaha)
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HecticX5 FULLY! 10 Rep 334 Posts Drives: CLA 45 AMG Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Great looking car imo, but i have to say the value equation after viewing and test driving a CLA 45 is where the 435 leaves me scratching my head. I am cross shopping these two and my reasoning is they are similar in size, the CLA has near redundant rear seats just like a coupe. The performance is where there would be a radical difference, i have not yet driven the 435 though. Just assuming at this stage, but i think it is pretty safe to say the AMG is going to kill it in every aspect. I know some of you will say you should be putting it up against the M235 but i personally wouldn't go for a 2er. I am sure quite a few will be looking at it my way as well. Mercedes with the CLA have really brought it on, i am loving it. Last edited by HecticX5; 10-19-2013 at 10:04 PM..
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Chandon Major 99 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Test drove 420d and 435i at north shore bmw yesterday.. not a noticeable difference btween the f30 335i and the price doesnt justify either got a quote for 128k driveaway
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	I cant wait to see what Benz brings next year. The sneak preview vid has got me excited already about the interior quality.
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duongma Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Perth, WA iTrader: (0)	Saw a 428i today! looks pretty sexy!
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BBK Banned 87 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	A few pics of the launch night in Brisbane. Was held at QLD Ballet with a never before seen rehearsal of the Li Cunxin production of the Nutcracker. Was quite interesting Attached Images
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John_01 Colonel 232 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Interesting tie-in there between the ballet and BMW cars. Meanwhile Lexus are sponsoring the ARU matches. What's up with that?
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	what car is that M badge on? don't tell me its on a 435.. ergh __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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BBK Banned 87 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Nope, that was actually a 428i... I assume anything with the Msport package gets the M badges... very lame. I think that grill looks really cheap too :S
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