BMW 420i review - should you buy the base model? Plus: Fat Cave upgrade! | Auto Expert John Cadogan

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[@johntheaccountant5594]

I am going to save you Aus$30,000 over 5 years over the BMW 420i Buy a base model Toyota Camry. After 5 years, you will have Aus$30,000 extra in your bank account with purchase price, servicing and repairs and get from A to B just as quickly in Australia.

[@kippen64]

I think that a lot of ordinary drivers overestimate how much car they need. If I can go "whoops, I am driving at 130km without trying" in an ageing Ford Falcon BFIII station wagon, then you don't need to have a souped up sports car to enjoy it. Starting to think that I will never climb another ladder.

[@americarsqueensland1667]

A Ford BF wagon is far more durable and much cheaper to maintain than any modern BMW.

[@jaysdood]

I'm amazed that adaptive cruise control isn't standard on any car over $30k

[@numbereightyseven]

Maybe one day you'll grasp how the car industry has worked for the past few decades.

[@billhanna8838]

@@numbereightyseven Yep remember electric windows were WOW & a real Radio was amazing , In my old morrie the radio(Valve model) was bigger then the motor .

[@mikeyboy200606]

I have just bought a 420i after coming out of a Mazda 6 2.2d Sport Nav+. The 420i doesn't have as much spec as the Mazda but then the tech is so much better. I like a bit of performance but not to the point that I loose my licence and its brilliant. The only option I ticked was the M Sport Pro package which is basically a looks upgrade for I think it was £2000 where you get Bigger 19" Wheels Adaptive Suspension Ugly glass in the rear Black front grille so it don't stand out as much Darkened front lights and a Black lip spoiler. Which is well worth the money.

[@ChristopherHallett]

If you work an any minesite in Australia, you will know that ladders are rapidly being banned from all industrial worksites across the country. They're just too fucking dangerous. EWPs (and licensed, trained, and insured users) are how you get up high these days, and that's it.

[@timothycc711]

Paying for a premium badge isn't in my wheelhouse. Porsche I might fall for, maybe. ALSO thank you John for the ladder safety course. I learned quit a bit. Thank you sincerely 🙏 ☺️

[@tomnewham1269]

The premium European brands are not so premium no more compared to the mainstream brands. Hyundai for instance had Albert Bierman develop their N line and even basic models come with all the safety and infotainment features that most people need and want. Years ago people bought Benz’s because they were built like a rock but the current models are mediocre. The AMG models are raucous performance cars which are desirable but only for performance nuts. Most people buy them because of their perceived premium that was generated decades ago and which they don’t deserve.

[@awesomusmaximus3766]

I prefer Lexus because low running costs & reliability

[@bobbob8387]

That front grille is horrendous!

[@billhanna8838]

A fat guy doing a down trow

[@oiyou5870]

BMW are good cars only let down by reliability problems of various grades to overpriced spare parts and service.

[@BigDazzle1]

Agreed regarding the 420i… for someone who just wants a nice car to drive, and isn’t a “performance nut” a 420 with a few select options is fine… I think of it like this: I’m a rev head; so I’d buy the 340 (or in dream land the m4) as I’m after performance. If I was buying for my wife, who doesn’t give a toss about performance, as long as it’s not gutless, it grab her a well optioned 420 and spend the difference making my weekender faster… and happy new year to you John, you have kept me entertained all year with your videos, sense of humor and candor. See ya in 2022… hopefully it’s nice to us all…

[@n1msu]

Just watched the second part of the video John, I really think it would be a great idea to make the ladder use part a separate video, really informative, and there's only one thing better than being injuring yourself and learning not to do it again, and that's to learn from somebody else. One thing I didn't get to learn from somebody else when I was twelve is never to use front brake only on a push bike to stop quickly at the bottom of a hill. Physics is awesome.

[@robg6485]

Farking first! Yessssss!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Farking awesome result, Rob. This won't happen again until next year...

[@gordonclark7632]

I enjoyed this presentation John. It was more realistic about the qualities of the 'low end' model against the perverts criticism when matched against the 'big one' I have a thing with bigger is better but to be honest, in this country of over policed speed limits and poor quality roads, maybe smaller is better for a sensible buy.

[@shaneblackwood9052]

As a former BMW sales dude, dude I can tell you it’s quite regular for a ten or fifteen year old base model 3 series to come in as a trade that is absolutely cherished by its one owner. Unlike any other marque the more basic the BMW the more it’s loved.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I can see how that would be the case.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Only the base models last 10-15 years without becoming mechanical write-offs at some point - particularly the V8 models. V8 BMW's should only be leased, or traded in after 3 years because the engines are plagued with multiple fatal failure points that can start to kick in fairly early in the vehicles life. Actually even some BMW i4's are stinkers long term. i6's are not so bad usually, but even they can get expensive at the 10 year mark due to some of the odd engineering choices making some long term wear items exceedingly difficult to replace.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

Happy New Year, John! Yessssssss!

[@AutoExpertJC]

You too Tone. YESSSSSSSSS!

[@billharris7235]

Was just watching a review of the new Hyundai Casper tiny Suv. For around $20K AUD you get adaptive cruise, Lane centering and heated/ventilated seats. Other manufacturers better start learning some lessons.

[@BobbieSmith46]

Out of curiosity I just had a look at this because something like that might suit me, but no plans to bring it to Australia apparently.

[@letsseeif]

@@BobbieSmith46 please Hyundai bring Casper to Australia. Happy New Year.

[@BobbieSmith46]

@@letsseeif the Kia Picanto is supposed to be the same platform but doesn't have the height.

[@rosiehawtrey]

I wouldn't touch a Hyundai if you paid me. I'd buy a muskkretinwagen first.

[@jimgraham6722]

I would wait till they come up second hand from Commonwealth car fleet.

[@darylnicklen3685]

I agree Adaptive Cruise on my 2019 Kia Cerato GT $30,000 but not on 2021 BMW 420i. Those at BMW care about your safety, but only if you spend $115,000.

[@rodneywright3370]

Let’s face it. 90% of these cars are going to do the daily grind of sitting in gridlocked traffic, averaging 20kph. 420 is right for that.

[@tjroelsma]

I just wish manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes stopped trying to sell cars under the pretense that they are the same as earlier iterations. This x30, where x stands for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 series, in "old money" told you that this model has the much sought after 3.0 liter inline-6. These days a customer is supposed to deduct that this 430 has the same 2.0 inline-4 as the 420, only it has been chipped to give similar performance to the "old" 3.0 inline-6. This is just a marketing gimmick and like I said I wish they'd stop doing it.

[@russcattell955i]

Great safety talk on ladders John. When my job was factory maintenance, from 3 tread stepladder to 3 section full ladders (sometimes a job is too urgent for a rental cherry picker) through good procedure I never had a fall injury. However my old dad was knocked about when a wooden ladder likely as old as him failed. He was lucky, twice men in my village died in such falls while making roof repairs.

[@johnwade1095]

In NZ houses have ladder safe devices so they don't slip off.

[@markorlando4817]

As an emergency roadside assistance provider, I’ve often referred to Karl’s shit box as the “three pointed suppository”. I have you to thank for that.

[@robertculver3296]

Plus one for the knipex, also a fan of the pump pliers and Wiha screwdrivers👍 'tool pervert' 😁, All the best for 2022

[@Low760]

My question is; do the indicators actually work? It seems that BMW's of the last 20~ don't have working indicators.

[@theairstig9164]

My fat cave is a Cold War between me and the rest of my family to stop it from being a dumping ground for their old shit. Presently I am on the losing side because it’s Christmas and the bin is already full

[@iamspyvspy3077]

BMW continues horrid digital instruments. Reverse tachos belong with square steering wheels and stupid little gear selector toggles.

[@sloppyfella]

Thanks John I've watched you since pre 50k subs and you've never you've failed to entertain. Happy 2022

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thank you very much for your supoort Murray. All the best mate.

[@Ardenemhazik]

Hello John. Calling a B48B20A from the 420i and a B48B20B from the 430i same hardware is over simplifying it. They are vastly different engines. The A variant has the exhaust manifold built into the head to allow for faster warm ups. The intercooler is integrated into the intake manifold on the B variant. Just to name a few. They don't ever share piston rings. Best regards Marcin

[@BubblesTheCat1]

I'm really humbled by your New Year's message John. Thank you, and an absolutely fantastic New Year to you too☺😎👍👋

[@vudu5vudu]

Happy New Year John. Luv ya work. The shirt... well lets see what ghs(blahblah) adjudges. Thanks for a solid year of common sense and so much more.

[@MrTARIQSs]

Having tested a 420i convertible, it has a decent punch for a heavy 200hp car.

[@Equiluxe1]

I had a set of steps fail when painting a ceiling, the mechanism that stopped the two halves moving apart fails and the steps did the splits with me sitting on the top rung. I landed on my arse and got concussion, never realised my brain was down there but makes sense the number of times I have banged my head without even getting a bruise.

[@dougstubbs9637]

F**kin dangerous New South Welshman… @20.30..I will remember to be polite to you if ever we meet. Or I may be answering to Mr. Wiltshire.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's just like normal boxing/Muay Thai ... only holding a razor blade...

[@lesbennett18]

Thanks John, for your information, served with a little humour, Happy New Year to you.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Happy New Year to you too, Les

[@boatsandotherproblems5780]

Finally, thanks for your thanks to us, uhhh your camera angle makes the ladder look like it's at 45 degrees sort of and also thanks for not swearing any more! Or less :)

[@jpaior]

Dude! Massively surprised by the sneaky safety advice. Please don’t conceal this in this way. Your safety advice is way more important to me than what BWM I’ll never buy.

[@renrutmat]

Secure the foot of your ladder with an anchor or a person. Don't work alone in case the proverbial hits the fan.

[@doubledown9333]

Nice advice all round, shame we did not get to see you smash the shit out of the bag a bit, like you said, as good as any therapy going :-)

[@dougstubbs9637]

Thirty Days hath Septober, April, June and no wonder… Meaning…..Happy New Year.

[@enigmaticx326]

Lot of money for a really ugly front end and a base model car. Just not seeing the value proposition here. Not ashamed to admit I’m a performance pervert.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Prestige is a different value thing.

[@rosiehawtrey]

You should see their electric Ix - this thing looks like a DB4 in comparison. Ix is eyeweldingly horrific.

[@aaz1992]

420/Dank for a reason

[@Iwishiwasflying]

Lol

[@jeffchapman9233]

Thanks John, for the whole year’s effort - discovered your work half way through and have felt ‘not so alone’ in the world since. Peace and Harmony to you and yours for the new year pal. ✌️☄️💥🕺

[@volle-hutte8920]

Thank you for the informative nice content this year and I will follow you also in 2022. Happy new Year to Australia from Germany.

[@dougrichter9621]

happy new year mate keep up the good work. by the way l am old so l dont climb ladders but thanks for the advise.

[@southerncross1941]

Great Vid however, if you fit any additional equipment in the fat cave, there will be no room left for the fat man. John, Have a great and successful 2022

[@angusmurray6578]

FYI LSD benders is how new shit gets made in Silicon Valley.

[@oskarhoeler3549]

Thanks John, have a good new yr and I’m already looking forward to next years channel content. Oskar

[@ForTheBirbs]

Happy New Year to you and family! One important point which is hammered into us in emergency services is the footing of a ladder. Never climb without someone else at base. Also, it is best if the ladder can be tied off towards top when you first climb up. I had an embolism at left optic junction some years back. Everything went black and I lost a few seconds. Vision returned. The fun of all the diagnosis, testing and approval to drive again was "intense"

[@DanWallis86]

Don’t mess with the flange.Wish I knew this about 10 years ago. Would have saved me shit loads in that department too.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Always a timely reminder...

[@Lokireloaded]

And a very Happy new year to you too, Mr Cadogan. I have to say I appreciate the candid way you discuss the automobile industry. I can say without doubt that you have steered me away from certain brands that I may have gone for without your intervention. regarding the ladder safety, I was once stuck on top of a rather tall building ( I would guess around 5 or 6 meters up ). I had managed to get to the top, but when I was trying to get back on the ladder I was unable to do so without the ladder shifting to the side. The ladder would have shifted to the side in the manner that I would be returned to earth at an acceleration of circa 9.81 meters per second squared. I wanted to get on top of the roof as I was clearing out the gutter and there are some areas of the gutter that are inaccessible by ladder. To cut a long story short I spent 2 hours on top of that roof contemplating my mistakes. Needless to say that I wont be making those mistakes again. The little bits of mancave have been rather inspiring and I know exactly where I plan to put my own cave. I already have a list of things to get done that is a mile long.

[@DavidGreen_au]

Happy New Year, and thanks for the many informative videos.

[@boatsandotherproblems5780]

Oh yeah, Bavarians are real honest nice working people whereas the other two mobs are so far up themselves I shudder to think how badly I might suffer if they ever get their hands on me.

[@walksfarwolf6070]

Honest, humorous and helpful as always. Excellent ladder safety overview. Thank you for a year of video greatness. 👍🏻

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thank you very muc for your support in '21, and all the best in '22.

[@markgallagher4720]

I have a step ladder. I never knew my real ladder.

[@DrShawnBerry]

Congratulations, John. I am pleased to see that you have managed to avoid becoming a political prisoner of the COVID death camps in 2021.

[@AutoExpertJC]

It was close, and still might happen.

[@DrShawnBerry]

@@AutoExpertJC Best of luck. May the madness end with this New Year.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Here's hoping mate.

[@davidlowe5192]

Well I learnt two things from this video, lights out on the eye and the 75 degrees for the ladder. In future I’m going to do that quick check with the angle finder. Great review on the 420 btw.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Great news, David. Glad it was helpful mate.

[@MothershipVideos]

Great advice re Ladders John. Have a great New year and keep up the good work...thanks.

[@Peter-jm7zt]

Hi John, many thanks for all your informative and humorous videos. I have enjoyed watching and hope to watch many more in 2022. Happy new year to you. Regards Peter

[@moanabeach]

Thanks for the emphasis on safety in the home place /workspace, ! I was OH&S rep in the Mitsubishi Foundry, Lonsdale SA, one injury is one too many, we pushed the 24/7 safely program at work, Eg, message from the company, “ if you’re working at home mowing the lawn or whipersniping or anything dangerous,wear your safety boots, safely glasses and hearing protection! …….. Cause we need you at work on Monday, you don’t know how difficult it is to replace the injured worker. Happy new year, cheers !

[@MrAndrew1953]

F that- you get Adaptive Cruise Control on a Subaru XV Sport. Bloody brilliant. I wouldn’t spend double on a car that hasn’t got it. Thanks for the heads up, that’s a deal breaker. PS Happy New Year.

[@barrettwbenton]

Ow…your describing your eye-lancing ordeal had me curdling a bit more than usual, in part because of a lights-out incident of my own a few weeks back, when I was making a turn on a green light, and a car, seemingly out of nowhere, smacked me and my Vespa GTS down hard enough to partially crush the left floorboard and knock me out cold, but otherwise leave me with nothing broken or fractured, just sore as hell when I came to. (Helmet, armored jacket, and the bike's step-through frame did the rest.) I have absolutely no memory of the impact, so no mental trauma from *that*. As far as ladders go, I never use one without wearing a hard hat, but I thank you profusely for the advice on placement-I had a vague notion about this at best until now. Will go full-on with eye protection too from here on. A good New Year's to you! (Oh, that KNIPEX… *damn*, there goes another US$60 for me right now…)

[@jamesbarclay7291]

Another great & fair review & practical ladder safety information a happy & healthy new year to you & yours John

[@MiniLuv-1984]

Happy New Year John. Thanks mate you've added to my year rather than sucking it dry.

[@benkingston5315]

When you speak of problems with certain 3 pronged wankers or the "VAG", are you speaking of the manufacturer or the Australian distributor? I assume the distributor? Keep on keeping on John. Love it!

[@wleng]

Would love to see your comparing the i4 eDrive40 against a 430i grand coupe!

[@Raindancermusic]

Enjoyed every video you made John. Happy New Year mate, stay safe.

[@Buffrt66]

How is it you love these cars and Scotty Kilmer calls them "Endless money pits" with cheap plastic engine manifolds and parts??

[@dibanani8826]

Little johnny gets paid by Bavarian money pit company or he is just a fanboy

[@dibanani8826]

New Toyota GR86 is half price, NA 2.4l boxer engine with manual transmission, 250kg lighter, more power and more fun to drive around than fugly "sports" car with auto tranny.....and Scotty Kilmer is getting one for himself. Make old fartz great again. If you are Californian aging soccer mum then I guess BMW is a good option otherwise get a car with real transmission

[@TheAandGprojects]

My fat caves going good too it’s only 6x4 metres but it’s a start

[@cconcannon5145]

Oh, my 2020 330i M Sport came standard with adaptive cruise....I'm told the ACC was deleted on 2021+ cars (along with wireless charging) was deleted as standard due to the semiconductor shortage. Crazy.

[@jeffmoore2351]

Happy Fat Cave year to you. JC. I was wondering if any of the dedicated fatlings could tell me if you have covered the ISUZU D MAX. In particular the 4WD with a Cab and Chassis tray. The manual 6 speed gearbox I'm finding it hard to find as most want auto and rear seats. No grandkids will be attending any trips to Dingo Piss creek in 700 kilo camping trailer, Which will be a Marlin if my misses has her way. Stay safe ex interstate truck driver. Jeffro

[@richardagent1924]

I would suggest a journalist's reactions could also be affected on the vehicle they drove before the test. I remember a 70's Sunday times reviewer complaining that the Escort RS2000 was slow. A couple od weeks later he lauded the Escort 1300's rapid performance. The cars preceeding these respectively were a Ferrari and a Skoda 1000. Obviously that didn't affect you John!

[@simonnewman5597]

Love your work John. Happy 2022 to you and your Tiffanys 🤩

[@Stratboy999]

Thanks for all the great content this year. Have a great '22.

[@jklegend2170]

Skip Celine? Never!

[@1240enzo]

My daily drive is a 15 yr old E90 323i, and asides having a brand new 6spd manual X1 back in 2018 over in Greece for 10 days, up until Tuesday this week I had not had the chance to drive a new Beemer..However, as my car needed some work done to it by my local dealer here in Hobart, they gave me a loan car for the day. A lovely shade of dark blue 420i coupe. All i can say from my all too brief experience with this car is that I would have willingly kept it and not worried about my poor old car. The 420i made me feel very special, it is extremely comfortable, handled superbly and has bags of power, well at least in comparison to what I am used to. Alas I had to return it to the dealer and collect my car. As it turned out it was the General Manager’s car which I had the pleasure of driving. Would I buy one if I could afford one, ahm yes, but sadly that isn’t possible. Do i like the huge grill on new Beemers - no I really dislike the look and think it detracts from BMW’s. Hopefully they will ditch this look with their next generation of cars.

[@matttodd3778]

Good on you John and thanks for the entertaining videos. I thoroughly enjoy them and wish you and Tiffany a very happy new year mate. Regards, Matt

[@acd1202]

Interesting, to me but useless fact. In the UK in 2020 the car with the highest percentage of at fault insurance claims for total number of the model registered and likewise speeding tickets issued pro-rata was in both cases the BMW 420i, not 440i or Cayman GTS or wherever. This must say something about the psychology of 420i owners, not sure what but probably best avoided; the drivers not the car.

[@koitorob]

Errrm, what happened to ladder safety tip #1? Get a Tiffany to stand at the bottom holding on to it! (the ladder John, THE LADDER!) This tip should not be confused with sending Tiffany up the ladder to do the work while you gawk up at her, sorry, i mean 'supervise' from below. SKY satellite dish installers have to place the ladder against the wall where it's needed and then drill a couple of holes in the wall and secure the ladder in place before they are allowed to use it. I've been a viewer for a couple of years now. Love the show! Keep it up! Happy New Year to you and yours

[@koitorob]

If BMW can map the 430 down to 420 spec, then there's somebody 'out there' who can remap it back up, AND beyond! 👍👍😁😁👍👍

[@lawrencef8507]

Sorry but I wont pay around 73K for a base model bottom feeder 420i, brand or no brand. Happy with my Kia Stinger GT which is 8K less and is packed with everything

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I have used ladders extensively throughout my life. I have miraculously survived a fall which later became subject matter in OHS training. Three years ago I attended my Son's best friend's funeral. He had fallen from a ladder at a relatively low height, surviving for only a few hours before passing away. This happened just before Christmas. What a Christmas. I concur with all that John states with regards to ladder safety in this presentation. That said however there are glaring oversights in this presentation. A ladder should always be secured either by lashing or by having a second person "footing" the ladder. A ladder should also only be used in the presence of a second person who can render aid in case of a fall. A third consideration is one's age, aptitude and fitness. This is the "silent killer" with regards to ladder safety and one that us tough blokes ignore the most. We grossly overestimate our ability. The average age of a ladder accident victim is around 65 years of age. Not all people are comfortable getting up ladders. Fear greatly increases risk when using ladders. If you're scared, don't climb one, ever. You must be fit! This isn't just about strength either. Small "niggles" such as a sore wrist or a bruised knee can have fatal consequences. Inner ear infections, colds, flu etc. greatly impact on one's ability to safely use a ladder. Go with your gut instinct, always. If you think what you are doing is "dodgy", it is!

[@oldcynic6964]

" A ladder should always be secured either by lashing or by having a second person "footing" the ladder. A ladder should also only be used in the presence of a second person who can render aid in case of a fall. " Why not just say "Get a pro to do it for you" ? Sometimes the cost of getting a pro would be wildly more than you can afford. Sometimes you can't lash it until you get to the top (if at all). Sometimes you don't have a big beefy mate who could physically restrain the ladder. (Although given Euclidean geometry, the ability of anyone at the base of a ladder to apply any sort of moment to the ladder is going to be limited). The only bit of advice I'd support is getting wifey to hang around. She may be unable to "render aid" (unless you married a nurse) but she should be able to ring Triple 0 if the job turns pear-shaped.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

@@oldcynic6964 I am endeavouring to educate people as to ways to mitigate potential injury caused by the misuse of ladders. In no way do I suggest that any of these are fool proof, they are merely a way of reducing risk. Every time one climbs a ladder, there is risk involved. "Pros" injure themselves falling from ladders. If you cast an eye back over my initial post you will notice that I have been touched by injury and death resulting from the misuse of ladders, by "pros". This is something that you may choose to consider or otherwise. Amateurs harm themselves too. In some instances it is not possible to secure a ladder without climbing to the top but at that point it may be better to do so than not. "Footing" ladders does not overcome all of the geometric forces applied when climbing a ladder but it does reduce at least a couple of them. I would venture to suggest that having "wifey" present to ring triple zero in case of a fall puts one at a significant advantage over having no "wifey" present in case of a fall, regardless of her qualification. At no point have I sought your endorsement of my advice. My only consideration has been to raise awareness as to some of the ways that ladders can be used in a "safer" fashion. Of course it is up to the user to make their own informed decisions as to how they use the technology. Their wit and will is beyond my control. If you are not cognisant of these methods or have an inability to learn and understand the message that I am trying to relay, I apologise for not being able to covey this in a simpler fashion so that you may be able to understand. Clearly this is something that I have failed to achieve. I would appreciate your understanding for those that may have not considered some of the risk mitigation methods that I have mentioned and allow them to form their own objective opinion as to how they might better serve themselves with the knowledge that I have tried to impart. Thank you.

[@joeyl.2081]

What happened to Fat Cave 2.0, John? Haven't seen it featured since the Kia Carnival fridge carrying and the i20n track reviews?

[@steelfabric]

Happy new year, mate. All the best to you and yours.

[@scottburke4800]

You always have great fat cave tips and a lot of us can learn from you. Happy New Year from Canuckistan.

[@kidlal]

Just booked my BMW X3 for a its first service and was told the oil change intervals are 2 years or 30,000 Km, what ever comes first, does that sounds right? I told the service advisor that I do short distances and the car only has 1000 Km on it, I bought it brand new last year and he said yeah. no oil change required, even if you haven't driven it much nor if the car is over 12 months old with original factor oil from Germany !!! does this all sound right John? I think there trying to get out of oil change as I payed extra for 5 year service plan where oil changes are free and all I pay for is consumables like brake pads or disc's

[@jonzeeee4]

I was sitting on the fence, but as soon as you pulled out that Spyderco. You Sir. You got yourself a Sub.

[@TonyWhite22351]

Happy New Year to you John ! Maybe you could let us know the price of the adaptive cruise as an option !

[@giovannip.1433]

Thanks for the optic nerve FYI. Fat cave upgrades, with 'modern' kitset garages how much extra bracing do you need for hanging the heavy bag in there? Nothing worse than having a good leg day and having half the tools and gear getting shaken off the walls - not to mention the yelled "What the F are you doing in there!?!" Boom! Boom! Boom.

[@douglaslamb8709]

Bloody hell John what are you doing with Celion Dion on your play list,I nearly fainted 😬 anyways Happy New Year and a little Ozzy with fairies wear boots😁 is nice I think you’d agree😉

[@rockygoodfellow77]

That 'textured aluminium' looks like its straight out of a mid-1960s Holden....the HR comes to mind.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Maybe the two door is radically different than the four door, but I had the four door as a loaner and it had zero personality and did not handle/perform any better than a garden variety Camry. And in glorious America, we get the added benefit of most 3/4 series being built in Mexico in an all-new plant, yet somehow the car's price went up. HMMMMMM.

[@Weissman111]

Do enjoy my 340i..and a happy new year to everyone 🙂

[@punchbuggyyellow7097]

No manual option? Well that's a no from me then. It's a pity as the cornering dynamics would be very good I'd assume. I'd also assume unleashing the extra ponies would just require a flash if the hardware is the same on both models.

[@geoffhaylock6848]

Thanks for all the effort you have put into making such great videos in 2021. Looking forward 2022. Thanks for keeping things real.

[@lasentinal]

Great safety information. Thank you.

[@briancoish1695]

Your my favourite Sub. John, cant't wait for the next one , H.N,Y., P.S. I have over 200 Subs.

[@michaelrussell6661]

Nice GIRDLE CLAMP John Boy ;) Love the BMW review.

[@ritual64]

Good onya John, thanks for, I’m not sure how many years, of your reports. I’m one of those guys who remember when you weren’t in the greatest shape, physically, all those years ago. Have a great new year mate, and many more years of your reports here on the tube… Cheers John.

[@lukes5533]

Thanks for a great year of news and reviews John , Happy new year.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Same to you Luke. All the best mate.

[@Churchill250267]

Thanks for the ladder advice, you took one for the team so we don't have to! Looking forward to next year's videos!