The BMW 640d Gran Coupe review Ireland

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12 жыл бұрын

Bob puts his newly found film making skills to use in this full review of the new BMW 640d Gran Coupe..if anyone knows where Bob is please let us know because we haven't seen him since he went to the shops driving the 640

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@ArkayderFish 11 жыл бұрын

It really is brilliant. Mine landed yday. And to think I was going for the M5 lol

@toxik217 11 жыл бұрын

just 10/10 for this review man.. U can really send out the emotions you feel during the review for us to relive them in front of the screen :)

@craigbone9231 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the commentary, going to look at buying one of these tomorrow. If its as good as you described i will be very happy

@jackkennedy839 Жыл бұрын

Best video all round on this beautiful motor.... thanks brother... God bless you...

@BilNerd 11 жыл бұрын

Great review ! I usually only watch the really good ones like Motortrend and Chris Harris, but you mate have definitely made it to the top of my list ! I just love a reviewer who reviews with his feelings, to me how a car makes you feel and how it makes you desire it is much more important than objective facts. Objective reviewers are a dime a dozen on KZfaq, so please keep doing what you're doing !

@AshCARisma 12 жыл бұрын

Great review!!I love this car and also the fact that you also take the time to reply to the people who comment on your videos..Keep these reviews coming..

@calvincrane 10 жыл бұрын

the best car BMW currently make ! WOW

@WogsRus1 12 жыл бұрын

Hay Bob, love your reviews, basic and honest, no corporate back door dealings, paid advertisement and the usual masquerade of hidden truths. Just a good old honest review given by an honest blokes giving HIS point of view. Keep it up..............

@fluxpattern 12 жыл бұрын

brilliant review Bob, excellent to watch really passionate reviews on vehicles :)

@MegaJasperdog 10 жыл бұрын

Another great real world review ...nice car...my f31 330d m sport tourer has a similar spec.

@DIEFH 11 жыл бұрын

I got more than I expected. Thanks mate, great review

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, over two years now and I still love doing it so I won't be stopping just yet!

@TomaszSkwarek83 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, thanks !!!!

@rocksham67 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, absolutely love the reviews especially this one. Couldn't decide on the 604d Coupe or Gran Coupe, until now, Gran Coupe it is. Thanks.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, loads more reviews to watch!

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

M5 is fantastic but hard to live with, you'll be in every petrol station you pass; no matter how economical you think it is you'll never keep your foot off the pedal. The 640d on the other hand is just about the same amount of fun but will do over 1000kms to a tank of fuel.

@MrEllen01 Жыл бұрын

Great review Bob. I’ve just bought one 😊

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

The 640d is the best car BMW make at the moment, it might be the best car they've ever made. You won't regret a single moment behind the wheel of the car plus you'll get some people in the back without cutting their legs off at the knee. You'll be spending a lot of time in the petrol station with a 650 but if you can afford it that won't matter, I'd still have the 640d GC over any car on the road today.

@curamrda3 11 жыл бұрын

I really like this video..and this man ;) He´s perfect!! I can watch it all again and again.. ;)

@ianmucklejohn 10 жыл бұрын

Right on all points. A beautiful car described in a great accent. I have one. The car - sadly not the accent.

@BobFlavinVideo 10 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, I'll swap you an accent for the car!

@ianmucklejohn 10 жыл бұрын

Bob Flavin Were it that simple, I would, of course, but only real Irish people have that all-important touch of the Blarney that those of us across the water can merely dream of. I visited your country once for a turn on ‘The Late, Late Show’. They all speak like you! It was a treat. But we do have something in common. We love the same cars. My other car is a DS5 Hybrid which I know you waxed lyrical over, especially the interior. It has quite a few quirks that half a year’s driving have revealed, but I forgive it everything for its sheer panache. As for the 640d, any quirks I’ve noticed in my four days’ ownership have been the car knowing best and my not having read the manual with sufficient rigour. In Frozen Bronze, I have to say it’s an utterly sybaritic, svelte and slightly menacing stealth bomber on 20 inch alloys. It has the presence to hold my three 12 year-old sons in silent awe. I watched your reviews after buying the cars and found you were giving voice to my precise sentiments. Do tell me when you next fall in love with one of your subjects...

@BobFlavinVideo 10 жыл бұрын

Ahem RR Vogue and VW California to name but two of my threesome. Good to know that ownership is living up to the review, a week with a car makes it hard to test for the long term effects but I still rank the 640d as an all time favourite

@ianmucklejohn 10 жыл бұрын

Bob Flavin Much as I love my sons, cheek by jowl with three near-teenagers in a camper van isn't my idea of joy so the VW's out. Their prep school grounds are full of Range Rovers whose off-road capabilities are tested by mums in jodhpurs bumping them off the drives and across immaculate lawns, so they're out, too. I'll stick with the Gran Coup and the DS5...

@fero102 10 жыл бұрын

great review buddy, keep it going!

@matje140 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, I always enjoy your videos! They're great! But I have to say it would be nice if you'd show more of the rear window camera footage like you did at 6:12. That's a great perspective! Keep on the good work!

@KrscanskaApologetika 11 жыл бұрын

This is one HUGE "Like" for this review. One of the best car reviews I've ever seen. I have my eye on that car for a while now, can't wait to sit in it...

@EvilMmM Жыл бұрын

znaci bato kakav kanal imas ludnica! sve sam pogledao!

@KrscanskaApologetika Жыл бұрын

@@EvilMmM - Heh, i onda šta misliš na kraju da je istina, kako doći do Boga?

@richa237 12 жыл бұрын

Great car and another Great Review!! Only 147 days left to Christmas, better get your letter to Santa quick before the rush starts

@NOWYOUSEEME-NYSM Жыл бұрын

Great vid 👌👌

@InventivesWorldwide 11 жыл бұрын

SUPER VIDEO - LOVE THIS CAR! :-)

@storyclips 12 жыл бұрын

I would take this car any day over a audi A7 if I had the money for it,it looks beautiful great review as always.looking forward to the next one greets from the Netherlands.

@ramalhoalex 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2017 with just 18000 kms. Wish me luck! 😀

@klemenlevstik7253 10 жыл бұрын

Is this 640d's 313 bhp engine better than Audi's same powered diesel engine? And how does 640d compares with Audi A7 Bi-Tdi? Thanks :)

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it, watch it all you want! thank you

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you like it

@iantownsend5480 10 жыл бұрын

My dream car

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@TheBradders2001 10 жыл бұрын

Bob like your review on the BMW 640 d Gran Coupe. I've always been a Jaguar driver and my current motor the Xf diesel s is no slouch. I saw a 640 on the road and I agree with your comments... the looks stop traffic. I had to pop down to my local BMW dealer and test drive and now I'm thinking of buying one. Are there any big issues I should be considering...apart from the price?

@tobym5 10 жыл бұрын

Love the review and sums the car up well....I placed my order deposit paid for the M6 Gran Coupe yesterday....only problem for me is the 12 week wait! September the 1st can't come soon enough!

@garypenfold4017 10 жыл бұрын

congrats on your purchase bro, great choice

@tobym5 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that...I've gone a bit mad with the options! :-)

@garypenfold4017 10 жыл бұрын

Toby Carter lol you only live once and a car of that stature deserves nothing but the best, im sure you'll enjoy the car for many years to come. its a truly stunning car and a m6 at that aswell

@rytiskurcinskas7179 9 жыл бұрын

Toby Carter Stop lying you bad off ,,, there aint any m6 in ireland no one ca afford one here

@tobym5 9 жыл бұрын

Rytis Kurcinskas Sorry, I'm struggling to understand what you mean, what's your native language? I live in the UK.

@audirs6631 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Lovely car.what do You think between A7 bitdi and 640d gran coupe which one it's better overall?

@saklimini 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob,you have one of the best reviews on YT! I like this Gran Coupe very much so i have a question,what would you choose,bmw 650(or 640d) gran coupe,merc cls,panamera or audi s7?Thanks

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

It sure is but the song is by Moby and is called New dawn fades. It's also used in the current ad for the 6 series

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan!

@kevinpurcell1377 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. This guy is cool. I’m looking at getting a 2016 6 series m sport . Would you advise a 2dr or 4dr. I’ve no kids just me and the girlfriend so I won’t encounter any problems with no room in the back seats. 2 dr is a few grand cheaper. If you took the back seat issue out of the equation which would you go for and why ?

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Which bit? The music at the beginning is called Take Five by Dave Brubeck and the end music is Moby new dawn fades

@openureyes Жыл бұрын

Your the man bob

@gene978 12 жыл бұрын

After watching your review I went to my local BMW CENTER and they're locating me my soon to be 640 Gran Coupe. And then I WOKE UP! I would give a kidney, 2 baby fingers, an ear and an eye ball

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@barrycarrigan5584 5 жыл бұрын

Great review , getting rid of my RR sport to buy one.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

There's a few in Ireland just not sold yet. You'll see some on the road next year and if I win the lotto I'll be in one of them!

@DIEFH 11 жыл бұрын

does this car have the optional integral steering, and if it does what do you think about it worth it or not?

@leemurphy5253 7 жыл бұрын

Love that car

@ionelzegheanu2118 6 жыл бұрын

Just different league. I have one.Make you feel special. Best Bmw.

@natnut2008 12 жыл бұрын

How does it compare to the other "green" luxury GT you tested, the GS450h F-Sport? hybrid vs diesel? GS vs 4 door 6 series? Lexus interior vs BMW interior? Handling vs handling?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

That one that says 'buy me', i feel for you dude.

@grizzlove84 11 жыл бұрын

" i'd write to Santa and ask for it" brilliant , thank you for this review, just one question , how useable are the backseats ? Thanks

@heresnowhy 12 жыл бұрын

So which would you rather own? A7, CLS, or this?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I gave the name already, it's Moby New Dawn Fades at the end of the video, the song at the start is called Take Five

@franhiatt1 10 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of BMW, but after seeing Bob's review of the Gran Coupe a while ago I became converted. I have the brochure now, and it's a great looking car, so I'm saving my pennies as we speak. There are a couple of nearly new ones on eBay for around £50K, so give it another few years and they'll get down to my budget.

@siyabongalanga488 Жыл бұрын

Bought it?

@franhiatt1 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not. I opted for a low mileage E-Class instead, but it was a very disappointing ride on pot-holed UK roads and so I didn't keep it long.

@Mrcloc 11 жыл бұрын

3:35! That gear change! What a noise!

@SINGH-ing 11 жыл бұрын

Good review, man LOL

@heresnowhy 12 жыл бұрын

I see. I would choose the A7 mainly because it ticks all the boxes for me. Just wish we had the 3.0 bi-turbo TDI offered over here in the states.

@Cassius1706 12 жыл бұрын

Great review, makes me miss home!! You going to be reviewing the mighty M5 anytime soon?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately BMW didn't give me access to the M5 while it was here, it's gone now but I'm talking to BMW UK to see if I might go there and have a test.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

It depends on the engine making it to Ireland, if it's here I'll have a go in it and let you know

@MrConor159 12 жыл бұрын

Dose it include the auto horn that comes on when your annoyed

@BestCarSound 12 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with paint, it's just beautiful! :)

@set2light 12 жыл бұрын

Nice review Bob. However you could've been more critical of the artificial engine note that's pumped through the bloody speakers. Yukky!! You really excelled yourself, though, with your memorable Megane RS265 review.

@Osmosis909 5 жыл бұрын

I am seriously considering buying one that’s appeared at my local garage, one of my concerns is the size of the car, is it difficult to live with for everyday use, parking etc...?

@BobFlavinVideo 5 жыл бұрын

It's no bigger than other cars in this segment.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

They are very usable, plenty of room for two adults in the back and they'll be comfy for a long drive. I carried 3 big burly Polish lads to Dublin in it and they didn't want to get out.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is, it's so big BMW put cameras on it so you can see where it is while you park.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a tuned sound that comes from the engine but it's piped through the speakers. Audi put a speaker in the exhaust system of the bi-turbo, even Peugeot piped the sound of the RCZ through a special speaker in the dash...weird huh

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the camera is always going to shake in the car, it's the weight of the camera plus the mounting angle. I promise the car doesn't ride like it seems, it's very smooth really.

@punchthedog 11 жыл бұрын

Up until recently, the defining characteristic of a coupe, was that it had two doors.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

How do you make out there's terrible paintwork?

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

No, the test car didn't have that option fitted and I don't think it needs it. It can make the steering very sharp and it doesn't help when parking or anything. So unless it's a very cheap option (which it isn't) I wouldn't bother.

@baujahr90er 11 жыл бұрын

of course you can get a vw polo or some peugeots for a lot less money. but if you have to cover very big distances would you choose them? probably not... the 640d is a grand tourer with low consumption, and it has done its job perfectly :)

@khd8667 10 жыл бұрын

Am buying 650i tomorrow :)

@lefuedebout 11 жыл бұрын

You sir, are..as they say where I am presently located, a " sin vergüenza". I had fully decided on a 650i coupe until I saw your excellent video on a 640d coupe and I was persuaded that the 640d was the right one for me. And now I find you here waxing lyrically about a four door 640d. Is there no end to your duplicity? And what am I to do now as I agree with you that this is a superior vehicle to the coupe? The 650i coupe fulfilled all my ideals but this just makes so much more sense.

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

It's piped through, it's not a CD or fake sound, it just gets amplified by the speakers. They are all at it now, Audi put a speaker in the exhaust system; sounds brilliant though

@rc29 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a car ..having choice of bmw 640d or Lexus gs450h BOB CAN YOU ADVICE ME

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

The 640d and A7 are neck and neck, the BMW edged on the noise and driving madness. The CLS is no where to be seen I'm afraid, it has no answers to the other two

@fdmc2278 5 жыл бұрын

This one is even preti then current new ugly 6 gc. Great job Bob!!! Brilliant car!

@syedomarnorth2561 12 жыл бұрын

Since bmw are making great Diesel engines they've decided to make M versions which are badged M50D,which are available on the x5,x6 and 5 series.please make a review on one of them vehicles cause they have more power than the 40D engine and puts out great figures of combined fuel consumption.

@Wolvesq 10 жыл бұрын

Wish BMW would bring the diesel version to the U.S. Torque of the V8 model but without the abysmal mpg. Oh well.

@Ustaleone 12 жыл бұрын

i actually made that into my wallpaper and still use it :D

@yabbayabbadoooh 12 жыл бұрын

sweet car sweet price as well id never have one unless i win de lotto!!!!

@webnavigator000 12 жыл бұрын

whenever I see BMW coupe on the road, I can't tell whether it's coupe or sedan until I see two-door.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I always reply (I spend most of my morning going through them) as it gets busier it's become a lot of work but hey ho that's why I'm still doing after 2 years! Thanks for watching, there's loads more to come...

@kevinpurcell1377 4 жыл бұрын

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

This is a great question but it's easy to answer. 640d, no other diesel car comes near. The others are good but BMW just has that "special" feeling that's missing from the rest.

@kattlikzm 11 жыл бұрын

3 liters!? damn that's sick O.o

@BobFlavinVideo 11 жыл бұрын

Hmm I would take the E60 535d if I was doing any sort of millage. It's bags of fun and will leave supercars wondering what just overtook them. The M5 will always top a list but you'll need a big bank balance for everything, even the tyres will make you cry. The 645i, great engine but the ride never lived up to the promise, it's hard and on Irish roads you'll need new shocks soon after getting the car.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

He must have been thrilled to overtake a 640d in a Megane!

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I had that same dream only mine ended better. Euro millions tonight!

@syedomarnorth2561 12 жыл бұрын

It's a fantastic car with a gobsmacking engine,but Its still difficult to choose the 640d over the m5 cause it here roughly the same money.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

The one in the review is over 120k Euromillions is 160m this week!

@SchavassH 11 жыл бұрын

I must know the artist in the backgorund. Who is it?

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

I'll tell you that soon because I have the Lexus for a full test in a few weeks, I've only had a quick drive in the Lexus.

@danked6731 5 жыл бұрын

Garda car

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

BMW have made me excited about the noise a diesel engine makes, I don't mind a bit of artificial if it adds to the overall experience and it does. Get used to it, they are all at it now

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

That would be nice, it needs another camera and mount though...need more money for that!

@harolds789 11 жыл бұрын

I'd go for the 530D and look for a M-sport pack as the alloys look cooler and the interior gets some nice sport touches. I doubt the 535 would be much faster. You want deep pockets to pay for M5 services and a cheap petrol station and the 645 was always a bit for a cigar-lounge car.

@BobFlavinVideo 12 жыл бұрын

My letter is already gone, quite hard to write without my little finger :D

@saklimini 11 жыл бұрын

Thx,i thought 'cause u liked s6 so much that u r gonna like s7 over bmw :)