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M4 after 16k miles of driving

Keith Sanders , 03/12/2018
2016 BMW M4 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful

Comparing this to my ‘17 911S Porsche May help. The M4 is an awesome vehicle overall. The MDCT is not as smooth as the 911’s PDK however. The engine is awesome but I find the width of the rear tires to be insufficient at 275 mm vs 305 mm for the 911S. So it spins way too easily—this is a known problem on the Bimmerfest forums too. I am running very good Michelin Pilot Super Sports as well. I will try going at least 295 mm wide with 10.5” or 11” with wheels at tire change time. This will cost around $2,500 extra to remediate this problem. One annoying thing is that the BMW speedometer reads too fast by about 2 mph at 60 mph; so speedometer shows 62 when you are doing 60–again this is a well documented issue with BMW. The interior and media interface are class leaders. The technology is superior with things like Apple Car Play, very smart bright lights, cruise control, fuel consumption, various programmed driving modes, excellent wet road handling, etc. So awesome car that seriously need slightly wider tires on the rear.

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5 out of 5 stars

After 1 year, still love the M4

Scott B, 08/30/2016
2015 BMW M4 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

First, the performance of the car is best experienced on a track. I've taken my M4 to a few tracks in the area, and it is unbelievable how well it performs. I have the DCT transmission, and I know most enthusiasts would frown upon that (eg not a manual gearbox), but it's amazing what the DCT does and how it performs especially on the track. I doubt you can truly appreciate it on normal streets. No mechanical issues or problems with the car after the first year. Only performed the regularly scheduled maintenance. No interior issues (eg things breaking like handles/knobs). I did get a "wandering eye" as I was curious about the MB C63 AMG and Alfa Romeo Giulia. I struggle with reliability of MB and still waiting to hear more on the Giulia. The only thing that bothers me, a little, is that I wish the M4 had a better exhaust note. I will say that the one best piece advice I had heard was this: "if you don't plan to take the M4 to the track, consider purchasing the 4 series."

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BMW M4 CONV

Jay Cornell, 05/29/2017
2016 BMW M4 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 5 miles on the odometer so I might have been the 1st person to take a test drive. This was a little surprising as the car was on the lot for about 6 weeks. The new 2018s were being delivered starting April 1 and I got my car on April 7 with a huge discount. It runs perfectly, has great comfort, power, handling and overall smoothness you would expect in a car listed at $90k. Most surprisingly is the good gas mileage around 21.5 mixed driving on premium gas.The top works flawlessly... with the provided rear wind screen when the top is down you do not have any in car turbulence. You can talk in a normal voice and listen to the radio w/o any extra volume (although it adjusts to your speed). Surprisingly the windscreen does away with any wind in the front 2 seats but does take away the back seat. The trunk as a unique loading system but if you are taking any long trips it can only hold 1 suitcase.

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Best car I have owned

Bobby, 07/19/2019
updated 01/20/2021
2016 BMW M4 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I am 50 years old. I am a car enthusiast. After 4 years of Driving, I can say this is the best car I have ever owned.

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I Still Love My 2015 M4

Jeff, 02/17/2016
updated 03/18/2025
2015 BMW M4 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Now over ten years old and I continue to absolutely love this car. My M4 also continues to be an exceptionally reliable vehicle with no mechanical issues experienced during the past several years. I purchased it new from our local BMW dealership and only ordered three options with the car: full leather seats, Silverstone metallic paint and the premium H&K sound system. I also highly recommend the 6 speed manual transmission. Quite frankly, for the price I paid this is the best car I've ever owned. Several years ago, I drove the car on a 4,000+ mile road trip in the western U.S. and it performed absolutely magnificently, especially on two lane mountain roads in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. A subsequent 4,500+ mile road trip in the western U.S. was truly enjoyable as well with no issues noted with the car which continues to perform superbly and remains an absolute joy to drive, especially on long grand touring trips. I truly believe this car is well on its way to becoming a classic. And I also think my M4 is improving as it gets older.

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