New M4 xdrive

riano

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Well today was the day. The C63 is gone but while it was a great car I don’t think i’ll miss it now i’ve got this.

Went for an M4 xdrive ultimate pack with a few extra carbon bits - air breathers and front flicks. Was unsure about going for black but think it looks absolutely awesome and really menacing.

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Carbon buckets are surprisingly comfortable. Not a great day to have picked it up as it’s very dirty already 😭

And have to say a shout out to Bavarian who were absolutely immense to deal with 10/10 and infinitely better than all the other dealers I spoke to.
 

Chris100

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They are definitely growing on me, darker colours really suit them better.

Perfect day for the Xdrive.

Enjoy.
 

Woodcutter

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That’s one mean looking wagon there, very cool!

Bet you’re glad you kept the plate now 😄
 

gav525

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That's actually class looking in that colour, grille blends in a lot better.

Them seats are amazing also, the one I took round Mondello had them and they're really comfortable!
 

Nigelo

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Love it! Black suits the car so well, as everyone's said. As good as the F80 gen is, and the corresponding mercs, I think this new gen has moved things on in nearly all areas.
 

riano

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riano
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Love it! Black suits the car so well, as everyone's said. As good as the F80 gen is, and the corresponding mercs, I think this new gen has moved things on in nearly all areas.
They do seem a whole level above the previous gen and I loved the previous gen. I think the thing that shocks me the most is the ride quality/comfort, it’s genuinely comfortable and the first thing my gf commented on. Few annoying things compared to the F series - the HUD is a bit meh, in full M mode it’s absolutely massive and a bit intrusive and in reduced view M mode it’s a bit too small to be of use to watch your revs. You also can’t tie the M mode in HUD to the M buttons anymore which seems a bit stupid but that’s my only complaints so far.

Found out today that pulling out of a junction you can still get it very sideways even in full 4wd mode 😱
 

riano

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riano
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So i’ve managed to put 530 miles on it in the 9 days i’ve owned it so far and hoping to get another 150 or so before the weekend is out so I can get the running in service done asap. I’ve driven it on all types of roads including a return trip to Dublin airport and have a pretty good feeling for the car now. Some thoughts

  • engine really wants to be revved and feels ballistic higher up the revs
  • suspension is outstanding
  • carbon buckets are the most comfortable seats of any car i’ve ever owned
  • driving position is amazing, can sit really really low in it
  • technology is fantastic, used the assisted driving to drive to/back from Dublin and thought it worked really, really well.
  • interior - both looks (basically every surface is leather) and build quality, no squeaks or rattles and I had quite a few in both my AMGs
  • looks - subjective but I love it and think it looks super aggressive
  • steering - not as good as the C63, hate the comfort setting and would never choose to drive the car in it
  • HUD - full mode too big and blocks your view of the road, reduced view a bit too small to be useful, would be nice to have something between the two
  • refinement - light years ahead of my old M4 or C63 if you want to cruise in comfort and silence put it into efficiency and it’s super quiet and comfortable
  • efficiency - it’s about 33% more efficient than the C63 😱
  • it’s a wonderful daily.
Only thing I would even consider doing to it is fitting an exhaust valve controller and possibly an R44 carbon fibre front splitter.

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Jason

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xdrive is the way to go on these, hammered one round Mondello, well M3 and was shocked how much grip it had!
 
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