Used 2015 BMW 4 Series Consumer Reviews

Happy NC driver

I just bought a 2015 428i last month. I added a backup camera and the oyster dakota leather seats but kept the price under $42K. The 2015 model also comes with bluetooth streaming. (The tech is OK but not on par with many other 2015 offerings from a range of brands.) I'm a big guy (6'3" and 300lbs) but I fit nicely in the wider, longer interior of the 428i whereas I always had trouble in a 3 series. I was also a bit cramped in the 2015 MB C300 and I didn't fit at all in the new Acura TLX. In my opinion, the ride, transmission, and handling are far superior to my previous two cars (an Infiniti G37 and Lexus ES350). The closest competitor is the 2015 MB C300 (or wait for 2017 Audi A5).

Just about perfect for where we are in life

I just retired and my wife is about to retire. It was time for a "life-style" car. We wanted a convertible but, it had to be a hard-top for city parking and, to deal with our snow, we wanted either front wheel drive or awd. When we saw this car at a car show it 'spoke' to us on an emotional level and it had those important features. There aren't too many hard-top convertibles anymore; the EOS is on the way out, the Volvo C70 is history as is the Chrysler 200 hard-top. The Lexus has zero trunk space even with the top up, and the Z4 and SLK are rear wheel drive. The 428 x drive 'vert is just about perfect! We decided to take delivery at the SC Performance Center near Greenville and it was a spectacular experience. They let us drive their cars at high speeds, on a slalom course, on an off-road course, and, most impressively, on a skid pad that dramatically demonstrated the anti-skid program that prevented spin out. Amazing! Our car was dramatically delivered (and programmed) in perfect condition and we then took a 1500 mile road trip through the Outerbanks and mountains. Over that distance, the car gave us ~31 mpg on 89 octane gas in ECO mode. It's true that that hard top does take up trunk space but, we were able to easily carry two carry-on suitcases that allowed the top to be lowered. (Our extra debris ended up on the small back seat.) With the top down, the included wind blocker installed and the windows up we were able to easily talk without any buffeting. Our local dealer has been extremely solicitous on price, and they threw in winter BMW mats, caps and usb charger. We're very satisfied! Update: We've now owned the car about a year and a half. It continues to greatly please us. Not a rattle, squeak or issue with anything. I don't mind paying a premium price for a premium product. This is a premium car! Update: We're now about three years into this car and we have about 30K miles on it. Other than having to pay for rotating the tires we continue to have no issues. We just bought a 2018 suv that has every safety feature, i.e. automatic braking, lane control, adaptive cruise, bird's eye view, etc. I'm hoping BMW will offer these features on our next one. Now approaching four years, we are cognizant that the warranty is about to expire which means possible expensive maintenance issues. OTOH, we like the car so we are investigating extended warranty policies. We have had zero issues, nevertheless I wouldn't want to pay for a repair to the hardtop mechanism. FYI, new BMWs now only have 3 year warranties... Update: Since BMW is discontinuing the hardtop convertible we've decided to keep the car and we've purchased an extended warranty through our dealer. The plan is to keep the car for eight years and continue maintaining it through our excellent dealer. (We are only driving about 10K miles/year now since we're retired.)

Great car - but I dislike "I-Drive" electronics

This is my 2nd BMW coupe. I had a fabulous 328i which I drove for 16 years with almost no failures/repairs. My 6-year old 435i with 2WD and 6-speed manual is fun to drive, comfortable, great looking and overall a pretty good car. with just 31000 miles my car has been back to the dealer twice for repairs. The "computer" that controls the fancy electronic dashboard needed to be replaced because if could no longer connect via the AT&T 2G network - which no longer exists. And then just a week later, that new control unit failed and needed to be replaced again. Despite being advertised as getting just 25-28 mpg, I am finding that I get about 28 mpg in the city, and 32 mpg on the highway (driving at a steady 79 mph). The manual transmission clearly helps me on gas mileage. However: the BMW I-drive controls for the audio system are pretty sad. When getting back into the car, the display screen will never be the same as previous. This means you will always have to press buttons to return to the display you want to see. (I wonder how long before those buttons wear out...... Probably just after warranty expires!) And every time you use the car you will need to turn up the audio volume again. Stupid.stupid.stupid. But worst of all is that the logic behind the operation of the audio..... Well, it just defies all intuitive logic. Another complaint: Run-flat tires. These are noisy, harsh-riding, expensive, and were already more than half worn-out after just 14000 miles. I replacd them with standard type tires. I bought a jack and a can of run-flat and so far I haven't needed them.

European Delivery Experience

We've just returned from our European Delivery experience and it met and exceeded our expectations. We picked up our F32 at the BMW Welt and toured the factory. In the week before turning it over to be shipped to us in the US we put over 1,800 miles on it and toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. The ride was super and although I did obey the break-in guidelines, did not exceed 100mph or 4,500rpm, the car performed very well. It's a much smoother ride than my '09 335i which has the sport package. Having the ability to select between "comfort", the default, and "sport" or "sport +" was very nice. Although the numbers don't reflect it the cabin feels noticeably larger. 4/2/16 - UPDATE: After almost 2 years with this car I still love it. Other than the turbo-charger needing to be replaced I've had no issues with it. Still drive, runs and looks great! Very convenient when my wife is with me in the car that when her phone rings the car's blue tooth picks it up and allows us to answer with the car. No switching between phones. 10/2016 Update Still loving this car! No maintenance issues and everything still works great. It's still a fun, comfortable ride. This both in city and highway driving.

Excellent car for demanding drivers

Got mine a month ago with the sport package. Drives really well especially in sport and sport+ modes. Cornering is excellent as is acceleration and braking. Road noise is higher that I was expecting and there is a little bit of vibration in sport model at slower speeds especially with the sunroof open. Asbsolute fun to drive for demanding driver..

Great Car, LOUSY Company

The car itself is fantastic. Bought the six-cylinder version not because of the added power but because there is no comparison in smoothness. Incredibly smooth power with great brakes and handling. Nice styling and finishing, as one should expect. Beautiful, comfortable interior although the leather in the driver's seat developed a wrinkle across the back TWICE until BMW finally had an upholsterer add additional attachments (I'm 6-4 and 190, so it's not my weight). Stereo, navigation, and bluetooth work easily for me, although it would be better yet if you could get both the birdseye view and the rearview camera view on the same screen. What ruins the situation is the LOUSY manner in which BMW treated me over a $100 repair. One (1) wheel developed black spots that leached through the paint and left streaks. The other three wheels were/are perfect because I am obsessive about cleanliness. The dealer tried to remove the spots with solvent and instead removed the silver paint and left the black spots. They referred me to the Regional Representative, who declared the spots to be "probably tar," not even "definitely tar" -- how can they say that when solvent takes off the paint and leaves the spots, and there's not a spot of tar on any of the other three wheels? And to make matters worse, I waited a month for that appointment and then sat there for two hours to discuss the problem, and he totally blew me off. Upon learning what he had written on the repair order, the dealer offered to goodwill half of the $100 repair bill. I refused because it's not the money, it's the principle of the thing. It's bad paint, cover it under the *(&^ warranty! I then elevated this to BMW NA, where things went from bad to worse. They ignored my complaint for weeks, didn't return phone calls, and didn't respond to followup e-mails. Finally a "Resolution Specialist" rudely told me that they didn't know what caused the problem, but it wasn't covered by the warranty. So I asked him -- do you mean all everyone from BMW that I've spoken to so far have been WASTING MY TIME when it wasn't even covered by the warranty? He said yes. He couldn't tell me where it said this in the warranty book (paint defects are not excluded, road damage is), so I wrote a letter to the President of BMW NA. A lady responded and looked into it, but the result was that they would "goodwill" the entire repair. This is better but I'm not satisfied because they still won't tell me why it's not covered under the warranty, and there has been no apology for the bad information, wasting my time (if it's really not covered), or the delays or misinformation. Oh, for my "goodwill" the repair -- I was told to speak to a specific person at the dealer -- who has thus far refused to return my phone call for four days. BMW, if you're listening, your car is great but I'll never buy another because of the way you treat your customer over a $100 repair. You lose my business forever to save yourself a $100 repair -- that's sure a funny way to do business.

Best BMW I have owned

This car is super quick for a 4 cyl. I found myself going 100 mph and I swear I did not push down on the accelerator. The only thing that is a little squirrely is there is no spare tire. That may be a problem if you are going in a non populated area and needed to get a new tire.

a great road car

A great car to drive. smmooth engine, seamless trans. Suspension firm but not harsh. It stops I'm expert on brakes but I have no trouble with them. Instruments are German, more compilcated than needed. Had a Toyota that was not even close in to this BMW but to do simple tasks all I had to do was turn a dial or push a button. Many tasks in the BMW are done by calling up a menu go to a sub menu to do some thing. All that aside I bought the BMW used in 2018 with exactly 30,000 miles and now it has 68,000. I have it service very 5000 miles. I've not had not one trouble with My 435I. I've had many cars the only car equal Tony BMWt was a toyota 1976 I put 200,000 miles on it.

Avoid 20” rims

We’ve owned the car for two years now. Overall happy with convertible, but want to warn about bigger rims. The combination of 20” BMW M-rims with run flat, low profile tires really compromises the ride. Road noise is loud, but even worse is how much impacts and bumps are transmitted into the cabin. On the other hand, they do make it look much better than stock 17” wheels.

Amazing car

Just traded in my 2011 328i coupe for the new 2014 428i. I am very pleased with it so far. Right away, I have noticed that this car uses a lot less gas than my previous car with the new engine and transmission. You'd never know it's a 4 cylinder with how fast and smooth it is. This car also seems smoother and quieter than the previous one. The iDrive and modes makes it feel more up to date on the interior. I have gotten lots of looks and thumbs up driving this car around town. The mineral gray paint color is amazing.

Sporty Luxury

Comfortable, sporty, and luxury in a single package. The sporty and classy look of the 4 Series Coupe caught my attention, and I knew it was the car I wanted after the first test drive. The 2.0L turbo engine is fantastic for someone who appreciates efficiency, yet wants reliable power to accelerate and pass. I can’t tell when the turbo engages- there is no lag. It is a perfect car for a commuter; add 2 more passengers and a full tank of gas, and the 3.0L six might be in order. I am two weeks into ownership, and so far am amazed at the perfect balance of sportiness, comfort, and surprising quietness of my 2015 428i. So far I am very pleased.

435i xDrive - They got it right!

This is my fourth BMW coupe and my favorite by far. It is powerful, yet refined, it can be a beast or a comfortable daily cruiser depending on what mode you put it in. Gas mileage is decent for a car with 300 HP, but Sport mode will of course decrease efficiency. I decided to custom order and get almost every option, including the M Sport Package. I test drove a "Luxury Line" and almost changed my mind about ordering the car - but glad I didn't since the M Sport just felt and looked 10 times better. Don't go cheap on the options unless they don't matter to you. I like the fact this coupe is larger than than before, it is actually a tiny bit longer and wider than the 3 series sedan.

Very balanced car

Ordered a 435xi luxury edition in sparkling brown with cold weather, driver assistance, premium and tech packages. The sparkling brown paint is lovely and depending on the lighting, it can appear black or purple too. The acceleration is quick and the car is fun to drive in sport/sport+ mode. I find the eco mode to be a little slugglish, especially after starting from a full stop. The engine auto shut-off is a nice feature and you can how much fuel you are saving by driving it in eco mode. The rear seats also have decent room for a mid sized adults. Overall, it's definitely an improvement over the 335 since it has a wider stance and it feels more sure-footed especially in fast corners.

Nice Car (Still!)

Bought my 2014 428i 1/30/15. It has 54k on the odometer and no issues. Mechanically sound, fast and comfortable on short trips. The car still gets lots of compliments. Almost time to get into something different, maybe an SUV, but really don’t want to spend any money especially since this car has been great and there’s nothing comparable in appearance, fuel efficiency, sportiness and price because it’s paid off. Largest expenses have been brakes and rotor replacement, and 19” RFTs. Car is once/year dealer-maintained. Gets roughly 27 in the city and 35-36 on the highway. If the grill on the 2021 was not so LARGE, I may have bought another. I recently which over to regular tires because of the value and it turned out the quality of the ride improved.

Fun 2 Drive!

Bought the M-Sports cosmetic upgrade used. Once I replaced the 3 bent rims, the car drove great! Very easy to drive and I highly recommend the convertible. Will but regular tires on when needed as the run-flats are okay, but a little loud. Gonna put a can of Fix-A-Flat in the trunk because it will due the same thing as run-flats.

Top Down / 2Thumbs Up Smile Inducing Head Turner

Let me save you the read. The BMW 4 Series is my new fantasy car. Even after owning one for the past 10 months. I bought mine used and have driven it nearly 20k miles and it's been as reliable as a stone ax. Mine is a 435xi (AWD) with the dual scroll turbo and 8speed transmission. Though a convertible it has a hardtop which makes it a great car here in 4 season Michigan!. In sport mode it's a bit to potent for city traffic when trying to pace the car with typical commute traffic. On back roads sport mode truly shines. it stiffens then suspension and the raises the acceleration bar leaving me feeling like a Tae Kwon Do black belt sparring in a gym full of green belts. It's fast and takes directional control in a cool comfortable manner. I've got a full winter package, top speed delete, line delete (fewer badges), and the full air intake/exhaust upgrade. Big brakes and 19" wheels connect this car to the ground and it's a corner carving beast. All while providing 30MPG at highway cruising speeds. the Harman Kardan sound system brings out the highs and thumps out the bass, top up or down. All the controls including the touch screen controls and the idrive (infotainment controls) are easy to work while underway. As a baby boomer I find this vehicle a great daily driver. It does some light duty runs to the local home building supplies store and has carried small furniture (top down furniture sticking up and out) and even has a trailer hitch that allows me to pull a motorcycle, jetski or dinghy when getting away from it all. My wife (perfers to daily drive an SUV) considers it a treat to take "the convertible". Her first day out, she returned and commented how "zippy/fast" the BMW 435 is. She now reserves her right to take it on outings with her friends, and loves when we go out for some top down cruising, especially in winter with the heated seats and heat ducted head rests.37F and feeling like it's 70F is something this convertible does very well. I do recommend changing the oil more often than the BMW recommended 15,000mile interval (I aim for 5,000-6,000 mile intervals). Yes it may be a bit overkill, but I really enjoy this car. I'd say I love it if I were able to love an inanimate object. The BMW 435 is a great car. The convertible is the one for me. With so much power, the duty cycle you put on the car in day to day driving is far below it's capability and must contribute to it's reliability and what I expect will be longevity. My 2015 is a low mile specimen with under 53,000 miles as I'm writing this. Would I recommend one to family and friends? Absolutely! I wish a few of my loved ones would buy their own...

Love my 428I

Great car. Fun to drive. The cars feels like its part of you. Not the most comfortable car for a passenger though

2014 COUPE . Truly unbelievable

I spent 30 years driving Mercedes cars, from Es to Ss, Convertible to mega sedan, to AMG two door . In 2021, I drove a 2014 BMW 428i SULEV Coupe. I wasted 30 years on MBZ, although I still appreciate MBZ, this BMW steering is light yet precise. Lightening acceleration. Surprise, its a 4 cyl. I am dying of leukemia, and thank God I found this lil car who thinks he's a Ferrari. Thank you, BMW.

Beautiful car, loaded with tech

The 428i Xdrive coupe is a wonder to drive. Don't be fooled by the 4 cylinder engine, these cars have plenty of pep, and can be very aggressive with the Sport+ engaged. Pay attention to packages and features. The Harmon Kardon stereo is a must. Be sure to download the BMW app, it is very convenient. Enjoy driving the Ultimate Driving Machine.

I haven't had it too long, but no complaints!

I have owned several BMW's in the past and the 4-series first attracted me due to its aesthetics. I figured that it wouldn't perform to my ultimate expectations, however ended up giving it a test drive, the AWD X-Drive handles GREAT. The interior is beautiful, fully loaded and has all the cool things (GPS, Bluetooth, Premium Leather, ETC) that would would expect in a BMW.

Love my 2014 435i Sport convertible.

Comfortable seats both front and back, economy options and dynamic sport option for flexibility with my trips. Sound system is by far the best with many speaker, customizable sound, sleek and sexy sport look. People stop me all the time and compliment it. These are hard to find especially one like mine fully loaded with every package. I love my car.

Goes like Energizer Bunny

Purchased new, sight-unseen, while still in route to USA. Became our family pet. Everything about this vehicle -- appearance, condition -- everything! is absolutely showroom. I'm a car fanatic and that's how I keep my cars. Absolutely trouble-free. Beautiful machine.

Awesome

Purchased used 2014 428i in April of 2019, one word to describe the car Awesome. I've owned various BMW's in the last 20 years from a 328i, 530i, to X5, but have not had as much fun as driving this 428i. Engine is very responsive you will not be disappointed, 240 HP is more than enough to get you from A to B in no time. Exterior is very sleek pleasant to the eyes. The Interior dash not overly done with tech very easy to read. The power seats are very comfortable as for the rear seats, I am 6 feet and sit comfortably in the back, leg room for a coupe is extraordinary. Gas mileage is very good I average 25 mpg in comfort mode. Maintenance has been very affordable oil change and brake fluid flush, I would recommend not going to the dealer unless there is a recall order, find yourself a shop that specializes in BMW you will save yourself a lot of money. Cons not all come with navigation, I personally do not like run flats no jack or spare tire due to this, 17 inch Rims, upgraded to 18 inch and (with non run flat tires) big difference gives car a more aggressive stance. All in all the 428i will not disappoint.

The perfect modern city car

This is my daily driver. I've owned several BMWs but this one is my favorite. Very fast, it's fun to quickly shift through gears with the 8-speed automatic. The car gets great gas mileage during normal driving, yet handles great and has amazing acceleration. The car has this amazing little growl when you're on the gas without being too loud. It's just right on a lot of levels. I would highly recommend to the driving enthusiast.

Try the 428i

Picked up my 428i yesterday. Was worried that the 4 cyl wouldn't be enough, and that I would not be getting the BMW "experience" if i didn't get the i6. None of these fools must have driven the 428i, because they could not have been more wrong. I started driving my car around and seeing what it can do and WOW... I couldn't possibly want more. This car is fast, and I mean FAST. This car is superb, and does not need the i6. In all fairness I am sure that the i6 is fantastic but make no mistake ladies and gents, the BMW 428i will knock your socks off and gives very, very little reason to upgrade to the 435i. I am aware that the M4 may be another story,but that will be reserved for big spenders

Daddy like!

If you have the extra money and are looking for a quality built vehicle, the BMW 4 series Coupe is hands down your new car. Handling, acceleration, comfort and just a damn fun car to drive. There are to few cons to mention except for the elephant in the room. The fully or even semi fully loaded 4 series will cause you to dig deep into your pocket book or wallet. The only look the basic no frills 4 series Coupe gets is as you pass them by in the lot on your way to the well equipped model. The price was the only obstacle that prevented me from owning one of these dream machines.

Sexy bmw 428

This a great car for the person that appreciates speed power n comfort nice sleek body design among many amazing features will recomend for the person with no kids

Nice Looking Ride, But a Fussy German Overall

The BMW 435X is a nice car. It is fast and refined, when it works. Even though this car has low mileage on it, it's been in the shop for tire wear, belts, and assorted repairs in the 13 months I've owned it. When it runs, its a great head-turner. It's low to the ground, though, so mid-life crisis buyers beware of ease of egress and ingress. Not an everyday driver, but a nice little toy.

I (almost) love everything about it.

As far as I could tell there were only two cars that met my desires for a coupe with AWD, Manual transmission and forced induction for Colorado altitudes. The BMW 435 ended up being my choice. The other choice was the A5/S5. The 428 would have been a competitor for the A5 if it was available with manual. Anyway I drove a S5 and compared it with the 435. I preferred the S5 looks but engine dynamics are noticeably better in the 435 (if the sport mode is active). My car has a manual, so sport mode doesn't fool with the transmission shift points as it does in the Automatic cars. As expensive as it is the 435 seems a better value than the S5. I wish it was all wonderful but it could be better.

2 year review

It's worth it.

2014 418 I

I bought my two door new in Dec. 2013. I have had thirty or more cars in my life, this one is the most reliable, best handling by far, almost perfect car ever. Only had one hic cup, I closed the hood and it seemed to go too far. I opened it and adjusted the hood height. I got it wrong and only one side would lock until i took it in, fixed in minutes. I have a forever tire lean on one tire, but it isnt the tire , because when i bought new ones that same wheel leaks . Every three weeks my warning light comes on. But it runs extremely well. I would never sell it. Only have 45 K miles in over seven years.

Incredibly well balanced daily driver

Of course, opinions vary depending on which options you have. I have a fully loaded 435Xi GC incl. side and top down cameras, collision radar mitigation, etc. Outstanding car. Decent MPG, great Xdrive system. With a simple tube, puts out over 380hp reliably. Very modern and does not look like any other 3 series on the market. Rear hatch space is amazing and can carry large items. Reliability has bee superb. Insurance is a bit high, though.

Awesome Sporty Worry-Free Convertible

I've loved my 428i for over 7 years. Besides annual oil changes, the only significant service has been a new battery, tires and brake pads. Strangers come up to me all time to make nice comments on my midnight blue/green beauty with 19" wheels. I don't see many of these on the road anymore in upstate NY. I guess most were probably driven south. The car is WAY fun to drive. The high-end car stereo is AMAZING! Mind-blowing loud with crystal clarity and booming bass. The sub-woofers are attached to the car frame under the front dash! If I was forced to mention items that are less than spectacular would be the cost of required premium gas and anticipated high cost of eventual repairs, but after 7 years of fun driving, I can't complain too much.

open air

garage kept , only driven in nice weather

BMW 428i

Love my car! I never keep a car much beyond payoff. Been paid off and plan to keep till I die! True Story. Drives great, looks great, great gas mileage. Fun to drive!

A LEMON

First, at 25,000 miles the entertainment console went out. bmw had me pay 20% of the total cost because it was under warranty. Second, after 50,000 miles the steering rack failed and had to be replaced.

wish you oned one

the car is unreal. It runs great and I love it...........It is a 2057 and still acts as it it were new,,,,,,,

Smooth coupe

Small but sporty

Awesome car

Perfect condition drives awesome wish I could afford it

nice looking

this is a M sport model...has a twin turbo and runs great

Best of the Best!

No problems, no worries, only admiration.

nicer looking than new model.

like handling and performance.Just want a change. Looks like new.

4 series coupe a great car

nothing

My BMW 428 convertible