I remember a few years back. It was a lovely summer's morning. Sun was shining, birds were chirping and there was a man in a BMW 435i convertible. I looked at him and he glanced on forward and I just thought to myself, this guy knows exactly what he's about. I had instant respect for him as he sat there in his Melbourne Red Metallic 4 series convertible with the roof down on a lovely morning. It was a stunning car.

Absolutely love your videos Matt. Perfect way to wind down after a hard day. Glad to see your channel grow.

I've had a 430i coupe for 3 years and it never fails to put a smile on my face when I drive it. It's the perfect balance between practicality and comfort while still being sporty. The back seats can carry 2 adults under 6' and the boot's a good size. The biggest improvement I made was to swap the tyres from run flats; instant reduction in road noise, got rid of the harsh ride and that's without the adaptive dampers so I would imagine with those fitted it would be an even bigger improvement. The interior whilst not the most exciting to look at is extremely well built with great ergonomics and not a single squeak or rattle. The red leather isn't as garish to look at in real life as it looks on camera. I also looked at the C Class couple which although looks more upmarket on the inside doesn't actually feel that classy once you start touching and prodding the materials. I had a remap put on mine so it's pushing close to 300hp now which has made a difference to not only performance but also economy, I'm averaging 40.5mpg. It really has been a pleasure to own the car and I'd highly recommend test driving one if you are in the market for a car like this.

Matt I purchased a 420d m sport grand coupe in April on a 68 plate and I still absolutely love it. I wasn’t looking to buy 1 but stumbled across it whilst looking on line for a new car !! It looked stunning and I saved it to my favourites , but after being disillusioned to dealers just wanting the deal to suit them instead of the customer , I couldn’t refuse the offer for said car. The drive is perfect in my opinion and feels very planted and solid on the road and like yours comes with some very good added extras. Yes it’s only a 2litre turbo diesel but once in sport mode it’s got some punch when needed but fuel economy is still very good 👍. For a car I wasn’t looking for…..this is going to be a purchase I’ll enjoy for quite a few years. Keep up the good work Matt Regards Kev

Over 2 years with 4 GC 430D, still love it. Have been planning to change but newer uglier 4 GC in 420i is way more expensive. Done over 73K but still feels as new as day 1. Absolutely lovely machine, good mileage, torque, space. It is just perfect.

I've had two 4 series 14' plate 420d mineral grey, red interior and a 17' plate 435d xdrive carbon black, oyster interior. Both very good cars with no mechanical or electrical issues. I would agree that the six cyclinder's on the 435d was a much smoother ride and the power - wow! the review is spot on. Currently driving a new MK8 GTD and would love to get back into a 4 series soon!

When I worked for BMW and we went over there to work for a while we got one of these as a hire car, I absolutely loved it, I don’t think anybody walked away thinking it was crappy

Have one of these 420D GC's in M-Sport trim like this, Absolutely love it! Thanks for doing a video on it, great as always 👌

Had a 430D for two years. Only shares one body panel with the 3 series. Beautiful car and cheap to run, once, using Ecopro I managed 63.4 mpg. Should have kept it.

Tell you what Matt, every time I start daydreaming about my next car I KZfaq it and you have done a video on it. And I know it’s going to tell me everything I need to know about the car in a clear and funny easy to watch way. Soon you’ll be the go to on every ‘normal’ secondhand car review, more so than carwow or top gear. Keep up the hard work mate. Have a great 2023

Bought one of the last GC 420d M Sport models new in 2020. Rides extremely well, excellent mpg, acceleration very linear and just keep pulling - more than enough for general use. Excellent auto-box, and the BMW steering wheel is an absolute joy to hold. Downsides: a touch gruff on start up and in first gear, but into second and through the box becomes silky-smooth and quiet. Surprising that the door mirrors don’t fold in so you’re always a bit concerned in a car park or worried they’ll get knocked off if street parking, and bear in mind you sit much lower down than you might think in one of these - that would be seen as a positive for some, a pain for others. It’s a personal preference thing but it’s worth pointing out as not many reviewers mention this and if it’s an issue to you it might be best to look elsewhere. Hope that helps.

As a fellow late 20’s man making good money and having a gym membership with a BMW 4 series, I approve with everything said about this car review haha Great review 👍

Something have always liked about BMW is cruise control on the steering wheel, should be standard on all cars. Really hate those cruise stalks behind the steering wheel.

Great review, mines a 420d in Carbon black (completely agree with you on it being the best colour) with the white dacota leather interior. The car's great on fuel, comfy, smart and the list goes on.

After your review of a 530GT last year , I treated myself to a luxury car for the 1st time BMW 630dGT and love it ,auto box , digital dash, never had these things before, to me its like an event every time I drive it ,the only thing I disagree on, I love the electronic brake with the auto hold function, it makes it so easy to drive, great reviews as always.

I just bought a 2018 420d m sport similar to this one, thanks for the review really helped make up my mind prior to buying.

My 420d GC is by far the best car I've ever owned. Great for any journey and averages 55mpg, even after a Superchips re map. It was perfect for moving my daughter's stuff to Uni and pretty handy around Thruxton too. 😁

Hi Matt. Like you I love big 4 door 6 cylinder BMWs. I remember My dad buying an 6months old ex demo 1991 525i. Fantastic was and understatement I used to “borrow” it and would slide the arse out on many a big roundabout. Such fun. I think the 6 cylinder petrol is a great engine and to all those who say it uses too much fuel, they really need to enjoy life more and inject some fun in to their sad life. This review made smile that BMW can still give you that experience!! Take care. .

Recently sold my wife’s 435d GC xdrive which had the same spec as the GC in the video, apart from all the stick on bits on the outside. Absolutely great car, engine was immense and the car was a riot on a cold morning with cold tires. I was pleased to hear you liked the car as we would have another in a heartbeat.

Great review Matt and like a few of the other comments, I stumbled across the 4 series GC while looking for a new family car that had great looks, power but was practical. Bought my 15 428i GC, 4 years ago and it's a great daily car. The only challenge with owning the 428i is that it has the N20 engine which has a few major flaws (valve seal being the main one) and all have gone wrong on mine, most covered by warranty thankfully. Love driving the GC.

Another great review Matt. Your spot on about DCT problems. BMW have gone back to the ZF box on new M3 & M4's.Have a great Christmas & thanks again for top entertainment all year.

I have a 430d GC - best car I've ever owned. Fast, fun to drive (RWD), cheap to run, and managed to move house in it! Incredible workhorse.

I bought this earlier in the week. Pick it up in a few days time. 420d 2018 snapper rocks blue with beige interior. Looks absolutely stunning. Thanks to this review specifically!

One of the side benefits from your videos is watching the Peak District scenery as you drive along. Unfortunately not today with that fog. You make great videos and a consistently entertaining style in your delivery.

The 4 series Gran Coupe is a 4 door version of a 2 door version of the 3 series, what a mindfuckk..

Picking up my 2021 420i Gran Coupe petrol today with just over 4k miles on it and really enjoyed (and relieved) with this positive review Matt. Am also an accountant and will take this opportunity now to apologise for all those Monday mornings. Will try to do better! Excellent video as always!

Got a BMW 3 series but some of the 4 Series Gran coupe builds I've seen are absolutely stunning

I have a 2016 pearl black Msport 420d with cream leather and can only endorse everything Matt says about it. Fantastic all rounder....just a real pleasure to drive every day and around 60mpg on my commute. On 115k now and doesn't miss a beat with no rattles.

Strong jack of all trades car this. Someone at work has one in mineral grey and I always admire it briefly when I’m crossing the car park.

I really love the 4 Series Gran Coupé. It's the perfect BMW in my opinion, and you can get a good diesel version with all the BMW quality for 20k in my experience.

Always enjoy your stuff, but as a 530d M Sport, I always especially love your BMW stuff. This vlog makes me think maybe 435d next time. And you’re so right about bartholemew service departments! Absolute knobs! Merry Christmas 🎄

Been waiting for this video since you posted it on your insta, sick video matt

Yes - looks like the sort of car a cad or a bounder might drive. That red/black colour combo is great - my favourite City away kit of all time.

At 64 nearly 65, I am looking at getting a 4 series Grand Coupe 435D x drive with Red or Cream interior. So that’s the kudos of twenty somethings destroyed.

Im lovin it might go on my shoping list ........ great review by the way matt love your content no over excited presenting its all about the cars and the info you need ...... the way it should be

I was in love with the 4Gran Coupe for a while when it first came out

I frickin love the humour slightly creeping in on these reviews.

I have a BMW 220i which is a smaller 4 series, with 2 doors only. It’s an absolute dream. Yes my servicing bills are a tad higher than a typical car but it’s worth it. Getting from A to B is fun. Every time I drive someone else’s car I miss mine.

I was hoping you had reviewed this car - awesome! 👍👍👍

Always enjoy your reviews,today very envious in my Corolla still in Thailand.

I drive 2014 F30 335d Msport and im more then happy with its looks and performance, fantastic car.

Great timing on the review from a personal perspective, as a grand coupe 420d or 430d is currently top of my list for next car, maybe early next year Matt. 18 months ago I'd get a 19reg 420d for about 26k in UK, now the same age I'm looking at 30k to get a really nice one with sub 10k milage, as I want digital dials and m sport plus pack, larger wheels etc. Bit of a promotion gift to myself 🤣 do you see the market settling anytime soon Matt? Or just continuing the way it is? Merry Christmas BTW 👌

Have a 440i and it's fantastic. Particularly with the Harmon Kardon speakers which are very good. I just try not to watch the petrol gauge visibly moving down in Sport mode

Got a 435d GC two weeks ago, wow it’s quick… love the sound as well. Makes a cracking family car, even the travel sick prone children love it, say it is much better than the A6 it replaced

My dad had one of those when I was younger in 2017. 420d auto cause he did lots of miles… I really liked it

I did 247k miles in my 520d. Fab workhorse. Sold it earlier this year... still going strong, and with prices the way they are now, I wish I had waited. It owed me nothing. Great reviewed Matt, I like these.

You’re so entertaining. What a legend.

Love these videos. So well presented and hilarious.

2 years ago in lockdown I was looking for this 4 series but with xdrive it looked great with the boot space I needed ! Anyway a 3 series GT 2.0 came up with 40k on the clock and got to say not had one complaint not everybody’s cup of tea but when that rear spoiler comes out of the boot at 64mph still gives me a thrill , Nice review Matt keep them coming …..

BRILLIANT! Not only can you tailgate and undertake in this car - you can also pull off handbrake skids!!!

I've had 2 of these... a 435d and now a 440i, both GC. I adore them. Great practicality and I personally think they're gorgeous. The newer ones look hideous. I have no "casual acquaintances" to speak of, however. :(

Great review as always, I do like the 4 series but have to disagree with the red interior and my. Main gripe with bms is I find the interiors boring. Outside its a cracking car and much better car than the 3 series especially the coupe.

I picked up a pre-owned 2019 440i Gran Coupe and absolutely love the car. It’s perfect in size and the B58 engine is perfect. This is a very fun car to drive.

Great video mat! Thank you for the grat content, i just want to add that the 430 petrol is a 4- cylinder, cheers!

My Wife had one of these as a company car for four years. Asides from a recall (I think) on the EGR valve, it gave no trouble at all, averaging between 800 and 1K miles per week. Agree with everything you say about the refinement ride and comfort, and the hatch really does help with practicality. Ours was in mineral grey with beige leather, your slaughterhouse interior looks better with white! 🤣👍 Good review as usual.

One of the last proper BMWs for a while now.

Had one of these, in Alpine white with cognac leather (bit niche but I liked it) Low roof, black headlining, pillar-less doors. Unlike the 330i that replaced it I often found myself looking back it at when I walked away. Something that can’t be said of the 3 series. Great driving car and felt a little bit different/special.

I have just brought a 2014 gran coupe 420d luxury in imperial blue with oyster leather interior. I did look at an msport but the luxury had additional sunroof, gun metal grey multi spoke holidays and the professional sat nav and those things swung it for me. Very impressed with the car. I am usually a 5 series guy but was looking for something not so big, not really a fan of the 3 series and then I saw this review and thought yeah why not. Oh yeah, I like the xdrive which seems to grip well

Great review, love that red interior!

Love your Content 👍 think you should give the w212 another crack of the whip, that prefacelift E200 SE did the chassis no justice!

I don’t normally like most car customisations they normally make cars look to chavvy but what’s been done to that (like the grille) looks really good! Another great video and agree with what you can see the car doing 😂.

That in black looks a stunner. Deffo get rid of the gaudy stickers though. Great review Matt.

I have a 2018 one of these, and the main reasons for swapping this from an A4, was the xdrive and folding rear seats as stanard, unlike the 3 series which charges for folding rear seats. Plus it looks much better than the three series,

I had a black 2015 plate Gran Coupe 420D M Sport. It was a great car. In 2019 changed it for 430D x Drive coupe. Great car the perfect blend of performance and economy. It's better on fuel than my 420D. I agree don't just use supermarket fuel. I am not sold on the new shape so my next car will need to be something else.

As one who bought a then four year old 2012 520d with 75k miles on, I can confirm that getting them over 150k is easy. I've had it over 5 years now, and still love it. Only thing I'd change it for is one with a 6 cylinder engine (either petrol or diesel) and memory seats

took my bmw for a service and they gave me one of these for the day while mine was getting done. i didnt want to give it back. was one of the best handling cars iv ever driven. beautiful car.

I’ve got a 430i GC, the hatchback is absolutely awesome compared to a 3 series saloon. You can whack dogs in it, carry furniture, etc - It loads more like an estate. Really practical. Note the 430i is only a 4 cylinder, unfortunately.

I’ve been looking at one of these as I’d like something sporty, but need four doors to transport my old folks around. I’ve noticed that on the second hand market, it’s not such a big price jump from a 420 to a 430 model (if you want a bit more shove). You are absolutely right about BMW main dealers too.

I bought a 2016 435d 2 door and it's an absolute beast 😎 and in normal mode it does have a really nice comfortable ride for about town then everything tightens up when in sport 👍🔥🔥 fantastic car and amazingly I'm getting 45mpg on average....not bad with it mapped to just under 400bhp! That's insane as my 2.2d Mazda 3 was getting the same lol

Picked up a 420dGC about 3 months back and couldn’t be happier, was looking at the 5 but there wasn’t a configuration to match the 4GC, looks, practicality, drive, brilliant, totally agree with the review! 👏, not sure on the spec reviewed though, mine is an //M but blue with ivory, I think black with red and those aftermarket lip spoilers is a bit much ha

Just bought this car yesterday and I am loving it :)

Love mine, and this can hopefully only help keep prices high !

I love my bmw 5 series my only gripe with it is the rubber controls for adaptive cruise control they should be metal as they wear out really easily.

I had the GC and the Coupe. Loved them both, both were x drive. Dealt with snow and ice with aplomb, such a good feeling driving past c class and e class drivers stuck in the snow. Agree with you on the BMW dealers, such pricks. Apart from Bowker Blackburn who were ok. Thanks for the review.

Black out look. Coral red leather. Reminds me of Deansgate Mcr. When a BMW looked like a BMW.

I picked up a 435i even with four doors it's such a beautiful piece definitely looks special . Now I'm. Hunting the m4 but won't let the 435i go giving smaller cars a run for the money

Love your reviews mate.

Lovely car, 435d is the proper model to have, economical fast and enough torque to tow the QE2, another great review dude, keep them coming…

Yes you should. Had it, loved it.

Well done. Looking for this as my next car. All modern diesels have their weak spots. Thumb up.

Great stuff again, Matt. I spluttered with laughter at your comment on headroom. Charles l or Anne Boleyn 🤣

I’m about to hit 120k miles in my 16 plate 420d gran coupé and it still drives brilliantly - feels like it has another 60k in it at least! Fantastic car.

I am in love with this car...... gran coupe 🥰🥰🥰❤ I have also been a BMW lover

I really wanted a 4gc two years ago, however they were another £4/5k extra than the F10 5 series…so I got my F10. Coming up for third year on and nothing is wrong with it. Bought at 69k miles and now on 111k. Been serviced on time (or early) and run on standard shell as well as vpower. It’s the same engine as what is in this 4 series, 190hp so it’s quick enough and I’ve had up to 69mpg on a long run with shell vpower, average around 63 mpg on normal motorway conditions and around 40-50 mixed.

I have the 435d iX Convertible. I disagree about the value of XDrive, as I find 4WD with Michelin CrossClimate tyres make it a great all rounder. I love the huge 6-cylinder torque, reasonable mg and surprisingly good ride comfort. The most surprising aspect is how utterly solid I feels with the roof down. I too have the red leather which suits the car well.

Finally, my car! Edit: so happy to hear your great review, I totally agree with it and love this car so much haha

Love my 420D GC. Easy to drive, comfortable, great on fuel and safe for my family.

I just purchased one myself, great fun in sports mode.

You give used car dealers a good name haha. I'd definitely trust you and buy a car from you if I lived in your area. Great videos!

I’ve got a 2016 420i xdrive, love it!

I have had a few BMW s in the 3 series lots of trouble with them, but a fantastic place to be when you are on the road when they working fine, very comfy :) easy to like when they work fine, but I do not go back and get me one :))

I absolutely love a stripe, lawn, rear footwell mats, it matters not. Please thank your valeter for an unexpected touch of class. 😉

Yes cracking cars. Very good looking and the 435d Msport would be my pick. I looked at these but the 640d Msport was so much more car and not that much more expensive so I got that . 👍🏻

430D GC owner, my EGR got a coolant leak at 30k miles! Once fixed, no other issues

Nice car I think I would go for it in the future. Thank you

Lovely motor, love the red interior , just a driving machine, love it

As always great review! When did the B47 start on the Grand coupè 420D? The 320d is the F30 LCI and automatically distinguishable with the updated Headlight/ DRL and Tail light.

That steering wheel is a work of art.

So true what you say about the 3 series. I know, I had one - never again.

agree. never really was a fan of the 3series, unless it was a coupe back then. i think the 4 GC is a perfect mix.