I'm on my 4th new BMW, this time an i4 eDrive 40. My previous cars were a 1997 E36 323i manual, (a wonderful driver's car), then a 2006 E90 325i auto (A horrible characterless car, I hated it), a 2015 F32 M Sport 428i (a fabulous car, but had lost the beautiful silky six), and now the i4. Let me tell you I'm NEVER going back to an internal combustion engine car. I love the smoothness, the silence and the instant torque of my EV. It's not quite the well balanced beautifully planted open road tourer the 428i was, (there's no getting away from the weight of that battery even though it's situated low in the car), and the steering also feels more "wooden", but in every other way the electric car is a generation leap better. Additionally running costs are much, much less; either solar panel subsidised at home, or free Chargefox charging, so far, with just an occasional need to charge at Evie or BP Pulse chargers. Servicing is much cheaper too; there's nothing to do. Brake wear is negligible. Tyres will probably wear faster because of the additional weight. My first 12 month service, as far as I could tell, was just to top up the windscreen washer fluid, plus, presumably, a quick check on the diagnostic computer. There's so few wearing parts, I fail to understand why EV's depreciate faster than ICE vehicles. I'm a total convert, and find it difficult to imagine that there will still be petrol and diesel powered cars being sold 15 years from now. They make no sense any more.

@PazLeBon

Ай бұрын

planet fooker

"Gooddayyyy I'm Paul" always does a good review

330i equivalent to i4E40. This EV I4E35 (entry level), you reviewed would be equivalent to 320i. Great review !!!!

@aerienix

19 күн бұрын

100%, but they don’t sell the 320i new anymore.

@sleygtc

18 күн бұрын

@@aerienixthey do, I have a 2024 320i M sport

@MadCuzUBroke

2 күн бұрын

@@sleygtcnot in north america

Hans Zinmer famous composer? Legendary composer! 🤭

@siraff4461

2 ай бұрын

I bet he's slapping his head and wondering why he put his name to this only for every single review to go on about it every single time.

@educational-101

2 ай бұрын

@@siraff4461 deshi deshi basara basara! Imagine driving to that lol

@siraff4461

2 ай бұрын

@@educational-101 It completely boggles my mind to think that someone so famous and with such talent is probably now most widely known by a younger generation for making noises for electric cars. He is a true legend but I fear a lot of people will just think of him as "the guy who makes the BMW noises".

Just purchased an i4 e-drive35 absolutely wrapt with my purchase so much car for the price. Definitely make sure it suits your lifestyle/ commutes. this car choice was made due to the commute to work being perfect for an electric car. It was purchased via novated leasing so making use of all the benefits !

I think the cars are subsidud in Australia, cause the I4 is $20k more expensive in Sweden, where we do not have that anymore. So saying EV's are cheaper are not really true. If taxpayers pay for the subsidues for your car, its cheaper.

Great video, love your u tube channel. I have ordered the I4 E40 would love to see the 2024 model tested with 19 inch wheels

Love your work. Thinking outside the box

I like that you included a little bit of fun in this review. Can't wait for ioniq 5 N donut test!

Grabbing the popcorn for the follow up vid on reactions, like the last time around 🤣

I'm in sales and cover some 600-650km/wk. It would be impossible to have a half charge in the 'tank' and then get a call from a customer with an issue and have to race off to fix it...then turn around and hit the freeway to go home and not knowing what the freeway will be like. Range anxiety on top of sales anxiety is not going to work

@USUG0

2 ай бұрын

on the other hand, people with your needs are no more than 10% (or indeed, 1%) of population. Or, go for a Lucid air/model S

@stephensmith2027

2 ай бұрын

​@@USUG0absolutely. Average driver does 40km total to and from work daily. And most households are a two car household

@davedonnelly8681

2 ай бұрын

If your doing 650km a week and driving back home each night realistically you would be charging at home over night and the car would be charged ready to go every morning. I totally agree evs are not logical for a lot of job roles but the one explained above sounds perfect for an efficient ev like a new model 3 long range.

@EwanM11

2 ай бұрын

You'd be fine with the right car (e.g Tesla model 3). I easily do 280 km per day in mine on a single charge and ive got a performance version and only charge to 80% every night. I could do 400km a day no problem if i had to.

@oggyoggy1299

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, don’t get one.

Love your videos

That is an interesting strategy from BMW to get people into the electric i4 (unintentional probably, more to do with getting people to go for the 330i by removing the base model 3 series).

Hey Paul, How does FBT work for novated lease? I thought the employer plays for that?

The one failing in this interesting test was you didn't provide a refuelling/recharging time comparison from low fuel/low battery warning to full/fully charged. For me, given that I travel long distances and love my road trips, i need to know just how much time will be spent when it is time to refuel away from home in a rural area.

I would like a plug in hybrid with the same size engine, not a smaller one as most manufacturers do. Perfect for daily commute and highway driving without having to rely on faulty chargers and queueing.

@ahlsn7346

Ай бұрын

The 330e is quicker than both of these. The engine doesn't have to be that big when it can be combined with the electric motor and deliver great performance together.

@mikedelicus

Ай бұрын

I switched from a petrol BMW to an i4 M50 with a daily 150km distance to commute. I appreciate the quietness and the uncompromising comfort. This reduces the stress a lot. If you can charge it at home you save a lot of money. For me an ICE car is history and plug in hybrid too much technical complexity. More engine parts, more possible faults.

Was the internal dB with composer Hanz?

The smile was much bigger on Paul's face on the skid pan in the 3 series.

would have liked to see more details around cost comparisons: side-by-side for year 20k km re (1) fuel, (2) tyres, (3) brakes, (4) insurance, (5) maintenance (6) time waiting for refueling

I appreciate that this was a fair and reasonable review. So few and far between these days.

10:46 BMW official technical specifications for the current 330i is "min. RON 91" and has been for years. This M-Sport in not an M-Series, if it was a true M3 Competition, then yes: "Fuel RON 98 (min. RON 95)".

What about the re-sale value? Your $9k saving on the purchase price will be more than offset by the massive loss on resale.

Can you do a comparo between this i4 and the Tesla Model 3 Highlander?

Just bought a 330i and have been loving it!! Such an incredibly capable car that balances performance, comfort and efficiency perfectly. I like a firmer ride so the harsher suspension doesn’t bother me too much (it deals with bumps very well, almost like air suspension, which is the highlight imo). With a more urban driving focus I’ve been seeing fuel consumption figures between 7-8.5 L/100km but on the freeway it will get into the low 6’s with ease and when hyper-miling in eco pro mode I’ve seen as low as 3.6L/100km (albeit with a lot of downhill sections in the Dandenong mountains).

@eshanmirash2456

2 ай бұрын

@@CAVALRY19D Just want to clarify that I'm not comparing my 330i to an i4 or any other BEV. Just simply sharing my ownership experience after about 1 month of having the car. I also never considered an EV when purchasing. Also not sure why you think people do 'a lot of driving' at 150 kph. We'd all be in jail if we did that (especially if we live in Australia haha)

@ralfulrich6254

Ай бұрын

@@eshanmirash2456 you need the Autobahn 🙂

@stuartodell2828

Ай бұрын

​@@CAVALRY19DI have the i4 m50 and the difference between driving 70 mph and 85 mph with efficiency is very minimal

330i is obviously better, since you fill it up with petrol and in return it makes glorious noises!

love ya video reviews and different comparisons...see you do a lot of 'thrashing' car vids, but as an EV owner would be interested to see what type of driving setup gives you better re-gen...longer range from charge ... max re-gen, 1 pedal driving, adaptive re-gen, adding a 5th wheel to only run a generator to charge?

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

Adding a fifth wheel to act as a generator would generate resistance, which the car would have to overcome with energy to power the motor. The fifth wheel would also add weight. In terms of regen modes, the most aggressive regen setting will net you most additional range.

@falconi786

2 ай бұрын

@@CarExpertAus Your answer would seem logical especially in city driving and it largely holds true between robots(traffic lights), however on highways and open road conditions I've found that the adaptive option works best as it allows the vehicle to coast when on slight declines or flat road driving, it'll also automatically regen on steeper declines or if there's slow moving traffic ahead of you, not sure if this holds true for other brands but BMW's motors(externally excited synchronous) seem to work well with this option.

Just a couple of points. Firstly I much prefer the hatch style, it's a lot more practical. And secondly, the screens on the BMWs look like an aftermarket product just added on. It's the same for many other manufacturers.

the problem with the i4 is that once you have seen the naked mole rat front look, you can't unsee it anymore! Anyway, the sweet spot is the 40 version And again, shoul be pointed out that 18kWh/100km equates to 2L/100km in terms of energy used

@User-cb4jm

2 ай бұрын

I wish they simply made an electric 3 Series aesthetically speaking. One of the best looking BMWs IMO.

@Dark_Vader888

2 ай бұрын

100% true, i4 is so ugly. 330i is beautiful. Just give us a full electric 330i, problem solved.

The i4 35 is a great car for the price, havent seen a non m-sport vehicle option here in a long time!

Paul, excellent review as always “food for thought”!!!?? 😮😮😊😊

Wouldn't mind the same comparison between ix3 msport and X3... :)

Thanks Paul (great information etc as per usual) I’m sold - I’ll buy the i4- very impressive, by your comparisons 😄😄😄

World class car reviews.

Please compare the lifecycle ev to ice impact on the environment, plus the value of each vehicle after 7 years.

Things are a bit different in South Africa. The 330i is still R250 000 cheaper than the i4 eDrive35.

On a novated lease on the top tax bracket it's a no brainer cheaper to run a 90k BMW then 40k petrol car

Until recently I still wasn't so sure about buying an EV because I don't want a Tesla and all other EVs are either too expensive or simply not very good. BMW i4 is definitely something I would consider for my next car. As a current BMW owner, when shopping for my next BMW, being able to buy an EV at lower price than an equivalent ICE model feels like a bargain. I have access to novated leasing, so buying BMW i4 over something like 330i is a no brainer for me. Only thing holding me back would be if this car will keep the value at the end of 5 years lease, will EVs in 5 years be significantly better in terms of the range and charging speed, and reliability and safety.

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

I mention in the review that you can look at guaranteed future value. That way there won't be any surprises when the lease is up.

@rsoul7282

2 ай бұрын

If it’s a lease, you don’t need to worry about resale, plus you win on tax. Also plenty of leasing companies are offering incentives on fuel efficient vehicles. It could make a lot of sense in your situation, but as with everything do your homework before you pull the trigger.

@ralfulrich6254

Ай бұрын

@@rsoul7282 right. I'm no fan of leasing but with EVs I think it is the only way if you don't plan on driving it into the ground.

18.1 kWh/km is pretty good until I realize it’s a i40 e35 with 18in wheels. Would love to see real life efficiency on the i4 m50 with the 19in wheels.

This might be pretty controversial but I like it when a vehicle has wheels and goes forward when you press the pedal.

@BMWPorscheBMWPorsche

Ай бұрын

Unless you wanna go backwards!!😅

@mighty_bunny

Ай бұрын

@@BMWPorscheBMWPorsche Oh god yeah I didn't think of that. 😱😄

Why did you compair the 3 Series and not the 4 Series Grand Coupe with the i4? The body shape is more the same?

@Nick_Smith1970

Ай бұрын

Yes, the 4 series GC and the i4 are identical.

@raymonddsouza8948

Ай бұрын

I think that if he had, the ICE equivalent would have been even more expensive, so the EV would have had an even bigger advantage, price-wise.@@Nick_Smith1970

12.42- I freaked out because the Magpie nearly flew into your 330!

Such a shame the beaver grilled i4 is just so ugly. If it looked like the 330i, Id chose it in a second.

Im interested in the novated lease and ev scenario. Does this count the list price or driveway price.

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

LCT is “the retail price of the car, including: GST and any customs duty, dealer delivery charges.” So it needs to be under that amount.

@campbellreither550

2 ай бұрын

@@CarExpertAus cheers. A quick scan of this car on websites, and it's very difficult to get a new one less than $90,000. You're looking at demos or cars with a few thousand clicks on them.

What would be interesting to see is what spirited driving does to the EV range...Never get to see those type of figures...Still good comparrisson.

E;lectric is the way to go especially if your majority of driving in around cities.

My heart wanted a big suv that eats the fuel but fills the heart with joy. I would feel guilty though and getting an EV would allow me to show my kids that I care enough about the environment and doing my bit.

@oggyoggy1299

2 ай бұрын

Haha! So caring.

@AmroG.

2 ай бұрын

@@oggyoggy1299 It could be all on my mind, and once I have the money I can't resist and I end up with that 8 cylinder! Only my actions will tell what I value most :)

@johnoneill1011

Ай бұрын

Getting an EV does not show your kids that you care about the environment. At least not if your focus is on CO2 emissions. Getting a bicycle and using public transport for longer trips might. It will take tens of thousands of Km of driving to break even on CO2 emissions with an otherwise equivalent ICE vehicle. The economic life expectancy of an EV is lower than for an ICE vehicle, all else being similar, due to the high cost of battery replacement. Numbers vary, but as a guide, an EV will incur 60% more CO2 emissions in its manufacturing process. Then there is the much higher EV comprehensive insurance cost for a given RRP.

Great comparison. Had an EV for 18 months now, Polestar 2 LRDM in my case, and will never buy another ICE vehicle for general daily use. Just won't; not because of costs but because around town, in traffic, the EV is just way nicer to drive and own. No petrol station visits, pretty much no maintenance, warm up (or cool down) remotely before getting in the car, etc. Now for road trips different story, we have a Mercedes GLE as well and use that for trips.

Now what about resale

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

I mentioned the availability of guaranteed resale value in the video.

In my country the EV’s are still a bit more expensive than ICE cars. If it wasn’t for the change in taxes the i4 35 should be compared to a BMW 320d. As is, I have to get an EV as a company car. The i4 35e hasn’t got enough range (I do have days where I have to drive 300km (also in winter), but the performance is enough. I did get a quote for a nicely equipped i4 edrive40, but it was so expensive. I ended up going for the cheaper option and have a BMW i5 edrive40 on order. In monthly costs it is quite a bit cheaper for me.

One thing you missed , the servicing of the petrol car would be more expensive than the electric car ? . Also with electric car’s the tyre wear is much more than the petrol car’s so there’s that . I’m on the fence to which I would buy but if had that kind of money the electric car seems more value for the money :-)

@GDM22

2 ай бұрын

I don't think the tyre wear is that much higher, a Model 3 RWD weighs about 150kg more than a Camry, hardly going to lead to tyre melt down. Also the regen on electric cars means significantly less brake pad and disc replacement.

@somat111

2 ай бұрын

Majority of EV service schedules appear very similar to their ICE counterparts, do you really think car manufacturers / dealers job is to save you money?

@TheSkskitey

2 ай бұрын

@@somat111 Okay , most EV's are cheaper to service but BMW won't be for sure .

@waynerussell6401

2 ай бұрын

@@somat111No scheduled service intervals on a Tesla! Cheapest brand to operate over 5 years according to Consumer Reports.

@ThomasTomAczel

Ай бұрын

Not so. The first service on my i4 consisted of topping up the windscreen washer fluid. Longer term, the BMW service contract for my i4 was much cheaper than for an ICE BMW. @@somat111

Less mechanical issues in an i4 than a 330i. A 2L turbo engine producing 190kw/400Nm to lug around a 1500Kg sedan, down the track the turbo is going to need replacement if it doesn't grenade the engine.

Outside my price range so irrelevant, but good review.

330i equivalent to i4E40. This EV I4E35 (entry level), you reviewed would be equivalent to 320i. Great review !!!! So EV still more expensive than Petrol vehicles.

@BogeyTheBear

Ай бұрын

No, it wouldn't. The 250 horsepower range of the 330i is comprable to the E35. The 340i and the E40 both break into the 300+ horsepower range.

330i M-Sport is actually cheaper. BMW advertises the car as a little over $100k driveaway. I just bought the latest 330i m-sport and went to 5 different dealerships, they are all selling them for ~$77k driveaway. BMW realised they overpriced the car and are now "discounting" them all across Australia when you enquire for one brand new.

@davidperry3531

2 ай бұрын

I think this is a major reason why BMW 3 Series is outselling the Mercedes C Class in Australia where there is no price negotiation on a Merc.

I'm soooo not ready for EVs. I am eager for them, but not yet. Reduced power on lesser charge. Cold weather!!! ...just not yet for me. Great comparo, thanks!

in every country the tax authority decides which car I should buy; no other market is so much distorted by tax than the automotive market

I had an I4 as a rental and was pleasantly surprised by comfort and performance . I never thought of buying one but the novated lease with guaranteed buy back could change that.

the fuel consumption of the 3 series is not for urban drivers. 4800kms in 3d18h(90h), means the average speed is 53km/h which is pretty high.

The cost savings continues to mount the longer you own an EV because of the cheaper fuel (at least in the US). Plus, there is the whole thing about reducing the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. I loved your review, but you did not mention this benefit even once. That surprised me in particular because you are in Australia, where (1) I understand your summer temperatures have been breaking records and (2) you have so much sunshine that solar collectors on your house could negate the charging energy (your car would then be "off-grid" and essentially free to drive). The last thing you did not mention is the dramatically reduced cost to service the vehicle. I am on my second Tesla already and the servicing cost is almost nil. Compare that to oil changes, fluid changes, brake service, etc, etc for petrol cars. In my mind the advantage has shifted to EVs a long time ago.

Aren’t Initial cost savings for an EV gonna be offset with cost of installing solar , possibly a battery and a smart charger at home ?

@stevencooper2339

2 ай бұрын

Why do you need solar a battery or fast charger? Average Australian drives 40km per day that's 7kwh for the I4. From a standard power point you can get 2.4KW so 3 hours to get your daily kms or more likely you would charge for 12 hours overnight every 4 days.

What is the cost to install a charger at home, most people will need this too… it’s gotta (better) be less than the 9k price difference that’s for sure

@falconi786

2 ай бұрын

I bought an iX3 from BMW in South Africa, slightly used too(8500km) ,it came with the charger and installation for free.

@kenwise2677

2 ай бұрын

Depending on your circumstances, you might not need a charger. We run a Model 3 RWD and a Model Y RWD using 240V 10 amp normal power socket and it works fine for us. That generally adds 2kW per hour. I was planning to add a charger but found a standard socket worked fine combined with my cheap EV tariff times, so saved the c.A$1.5k cost of installing a charger.

@js69927

2 ай бұрын

A cheaper end level 2 AC charger is the tesla gen 3 wall connector, it works with other EVs besides Tesla's (I use it to charge my Kia EV6). $720. Install cost for me was $1100.

Based on those consumption figures the EV will save you between $4500 and $8000 over 60000km in fuel costs when charging from home or if you have solar. Glad to see bmw has made its EV sporty and kept true to its reputation. Now all they need to do is get the efficiency up because it is still 50% thirstier than a Tesla model 3 rwd which has identical performance in a straight line. Lastly as a ex 351 owner it never ceases to amaze me that a 4 cylinder bmw is as quick across the quarter mile as a GTHO falcon that would use 25 litres per 100km!

As someone who owns 3 BMWs 2007-2014 this all screen tablet interior is just uglyyyy ,cant even watch it

Paul, since you know both cars, what do you reckon i4 or Tesla model 3?

@ralfulrich6254

Ай бұрын

I think since both are quite good cars it is a matter of taste. Apple or Orange?

@PJ21212

Ай бұрын

You cannot compare a downmarket brand like Tesla with a premium car like BMW.

@MadCuzUBroke

2 күн бұрын

⁠​⁠@@PJ21212but the downmarket brand gets more range, speed, power, tech (FSD, sound system, phone key) and for a lesser price

this is what i am looking for. i am considering 330xi with i4x40, similar lease pmt.

In my country people are trading their g20 330i's for BYD Seal Performance..

@SS-yw7vo

2 ай бұрын

How many people have done that in your country?

@ggpat4748

2 ай бұрын

Yes in genovia

@sailingandsomejokes

2 ай бұрын

Swedish magasize ”Teknikens värld” tested BYD Seal. They put in on zero fiction Rollers. And They found out that BYD seal did not drive in any situation with ITS front axel wheels. They even took an other car for test and it had same behaviour. They even verified that there were drive shafts going into front wheels..

I've fallen out of love with EVs. And LCD dashes. Give the driver actual real analogue gauges pls.

That would be entirely dependent on whether you can charge your EV at home, if not the petrol car will win hands down.

Hey Paul, great review as always. In your opinion, hows the i4 handling capability compare to much cheaper BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3 RWD? I have 2 BMW, bought it mainly because of handling and engine sound. In my opinion, BMW EV doesn't seem to have any advantage or 'appealing' factor compare to other EV like BYD and Tesla.

I love fossil cars and I love EVs. I find the simplicity of the EV very attractive and the current leasing incentives have made cars that would have been out of my reach, affordable.

Petrol: 6.5 L/100km EV: 2L/100km (energy equipment) 18.6 kWh/100km (18.6//8.9 = 2 L/100km) Hope I calculated it right...

BMW pricing is a joke. I bought a 330i bran new 3 years ago for 74900. How has it gone up that much in 3 years?

@jackcalow2430

2 ай бұрын

you think it’s only BMW doing this?

Can you configure the dash to have old fashioned dials or are you stuck with the boomerang style gauges?

Maybe the controversy around the i7 and 760 comparison forced Paul to incline towards electric this time. As much I agree with the recommendation, in terms of practicality 3 series is a lot better than i4 (or simply 4 series electrified). I’ve driven both.

@Promenium

2 ай бұрын

Why do you consider 3-series as the more practical one? For long trips it is clearly much faster choice as you can just fill petrol tank VS fast charging. However in terms of space and practicality I find that i4 is better. It also offers big hatch VS small boot lid.

I had a similar dilemma 2 years ago. Buy a i4 edrive40, or keep our E60 M5 and get a Model Y. They cost similar. I think a V10 that goes 8k+rpm is unique, the Model Y is also a better EV.

25:24 This is what EV averse people don't get. I have a friend who just bought 2 cars, an Amorok to tow the caravan and a VW T-Cross for his wife. I asked him what was the longest trips she drove. He said about 5 kms to the local shopping centre..... Surely, an EV is a no brainer for those 5 km trips?

I wouldnt stress the battery on an electric. The power just drops like a rock and there is the risk of thermal runaways. Not to mention any minor hump or bump on that battery and that will be another reason to worry.

The sleeper in this discussion is total cost of ownership and life expectancy of the i4. What happens when the battery warranty runs out after 8 years and the battery dies 2 years later? According to the EV Viking BMW batteries are incredibly expensive and an owner could be faced with a bill of around $40,000 plus! At this point in time the battery will cost more than the i4 is worth - so what does the owner do? The 330i will still be running fine assuming quality service - so I am struggling to see how the i4 is a better proposition? What is needed is EV manufacturers is to have an economical battery changeover service - but meanwhile consumers are carrying the risk of owning an expensive ticking time bomb. This means EV’s will be sold after 3 or 4 years to pass the problem on to the next buyer!

@BogeyTheBear

Ай бұрын

You are running the fallacy of applying the price for a battery replacement _today_ into a situation 10 years into the future. And the turbocharged inlines of a BMW will need that attention to keep them running. The issue with finely tuned high performance engines is that any small problems quickly become big problems if you let them slide for any amount of time.

$95k for entry level is insult

A 4 cylinder engine in a BMW is kind of a travesty so I’d skip both

i4 for me despite that carbuncle of a grill.

The bonus with the i4 boot space is, you can throw the rear seats down and it becomes huge. Not so in the 3 series.

It's German so neither. Sell it to some "aspirational" buyer as we did when I worked a used car lot. The further either are away the less one hears the screams after the owner gets their repair bills.

Good day, I'm Javier.😂

I find it an easy choice. I find the big ugly fake grill on the front of the i4 so offensive I wouldn’t own it if it had a 1000km range, did 0 - 100 in half a second, recharged itself overnight from stray radio waves and cost $2000. I really do hate it that much. And to show that this is not about ev or ice vehicles, I feel the same way about the M3. What are BMW thinking.

@Dark_Vader888

2 ай бұрын

The hate is real for the ugly i4 and G8X series cars. I agree, I hate them too. No one I know likes them. Truly repulsive!

Why? 4 series grand coupe...

Brilliant comparison! I drive the 330e today and I'm considering the i4 as my next car. Cheers all the way over from Sweden!

The comparison should be petrol Vs diesel Vs electric 😉

@zaamuro8408

2 ай бұрын

No diesel 3 available in Australia

Big tax breaks on BEVs in Oz?

@budawang77

2 ай бұрын

No, not really.

I'm waiting for when new cars will be fun to drive again.

Why not have both 😃

Depreciation?

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

I mentioned the availability of guaranteed resale value in the video.

The EV acceleration test was reminiscent of being on a Sydney train

I think a grand coupe 4 series would have gave more insight

Aren’t you forgetting the depreciation? All around the world EVs are depreciating faster than a stone falling off a cliff, must be the same in Australia no? Also don’t forget EVs shred through tyres meaning extra costs there too.

@Nick_Smith1970

Ай бұрын

My i4 has lost the same as my previous 435d, in the same timeframe. Also, depends how you drive them. My rear tyres lasted about the same as my 435d, at 11k miles, but some Tesla owners have got 30k to 40k miles on them. I like having fun too much in mine.

Well hate to tell you but BMW have ceased production of the 330 for new orders. Can only get an i4

330i Rough ride and loud interior? Was there something wrong with your car? All the research I've done suggests the 3 Series, be it the 320i, 330i, or even M340i is comfier and quieter than the C-Class, from DB noise tests and just the general feel, and about on par with the A4/A5? Having driven an M340i with adaptive dampers myself it was the comfiest car I've ever driven, and even quieter inside than my W177 A-class and new X1

Which car will be better in 5 years time ?

@glenobrien727

Ай бұрын

Is it fair to say the I4 will be a write off , battery kaput ?

@mikedelicus

Ай бұрын

@@glenobrien7278 year warranty

@ThomasTomAczel

Ай бұрын

​BMW gives very clear instructions on maximising the life of the battery. It's early days yet admittedly, but at 20 months and 24,000 km I have seen NO deterioration in the battery performance in my i4.@@glenobrien727

@ThomasTomAczel

Ай бұрын

Forgot to add that the anticipated life span of my i4 battery, used as advised, is 10 to 20 years. By that time an ICE BMW will have become expensive to run. I know, I kept my first two BMW's for a long time. Servicing costs and maintenance had become very expensive, and the resale value of both was TERRIBLE.

Refreshed model 3 LR all day every day over either. Come on …

I think you stump up the extra cash for gods engine b58/s58 and enjoy it one last time before there is no choice

@CarExpertAus

2 ай бұрын

M440i is a ripper package.