BMW 430i Convertible Review - All the Packages - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

The BMW 4 series is plagued with difficult front end styling, but great driving dynamics. We take out the convertible variant to find out who should buy them and does it do anything better than the convertible competition. Join us for a Test Drive.
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[@David__H]

I bought a new 2021 M440i and was attracted to it by the very different front grill. I love it and get many huge complements. It doesn't have the boring front grill that all other BMWs, Mercedes and Audis have and it goes like a bat out of hell. By the way, I'm almost 80 and this is my first BMW!

[@mikeg3281]

Bought this car and drives great. Love the front grill.. was the deal maker for me

[@davidkirakosyan5931]

Hi, I am interested in buying convertible, is the roof enough soundproofing when it is closed ? , or it is tiring?. Is there much difference between coupe and convertible? I want to buy for dayli drive. Thanks

[@t.p1234xyz]

@@davidkirakosyan5931 The return to the cloth convertible not only saved weight but is actually quieter than the hard top. Plus, you get your trunk back!!

[@juliet4093]

I’m looking at this for the first car I buy after I finish my doctorate program, as my daily driver entering my early 30s I’m very excited to get this

[@7027A]

What I enjoy about you guys and your commentary: you are putting the car into context. Who is the intended buyer, and should the intended buyer be interested? You've answered both questions. Ignore comments here complaining that this car is not something it was never intended to be and/or is not the car some would like it to be, or would personally buy. Non-sequitur. You've presented this car - as it is - clearly and concisely. Just gently endure the inevitable pathos for those who can't comprehend the perspectives you've delivered.

[@r1pp3dx]

The grill actually looks much much better when its blacked out with their shadow package, and even more-so when the car is in a darker paint color

[@damham5689]

Grill design pays homage to the very early BMW autos. I think it looks great

[@USAsupportUkraine]

I bought a new 2024 430i. This car is amazing! This is second my BMW convertible. Love BMW!

[@benedictdonald4338]

I have this engine in my 2022 Z4 sdrive 30i. It’s definitely the best, most powerful 4 I’ve ever driven. The experience of driving it is a blast. That said, I’ll take the straight 6 every day, instead. I miss my 135i.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

BMW knows people want suspension, steering, and diff, so they split them into 3 separate packages so you have to buy all 3 including the features you don't care about. They learned it from cable companies

[@lezzbmm]

@@layne4376 is that like a canadian law they have to offer things un-bundled ? if so thats p cool tbh

[@lezzbmm]

@@layne4376 the house always wins

[@t.p1234xyz]

LOL! Now cut the cord!

[@centerphil17]

I am the contrarian with the “beaver teef” grille 😁. I’m a BMW guy and I think the oversized grilles look good - especially in the 4-series convertible. The place the grill feels most out of place is in the M3.

[@lezzbmm]

i agree (altho i like it on all the gxx cars ive seen w it) i think it makes the car look like if u took a 1950s f1 or f2 car thats like a slick metal hot dog w wheels sticking out the side and a huge grill-mouth on the front,, then stretched out to fill a car size shape lmao

[@DrivinZ]

Agree 100% the M3 needs some design changes

[@damham5689]

What the lessors call the "buck teeth" grill is actually paying homage to the large grills of the very early BMWs. I think its a great design that people who know BMWs history appreciate.

[@terryx4972]

this is a milestone car,this is a birthday car, I just bought 440d Cabriolet for my 35 years old birthday😂❤❤❤,so happy to hear this from you

[@postalpancho]

People need to calm down about the grill. Looks fine. It’s grown on me. Looks great in my opinion

[@snobbypolitics7792]

I love the beaver teeth. Also, I think you’re on to something about it being a milestone car. I got my as a graduation gift (professional school). LOL

[@funonthebun888]

Let’s be honest we got used to the grille, and now we love it.. we never thought we would, but we did.. at this point, I understand what they did with that thing, like I get it now..

[@shardie78239]

I had that engine in my 5 series and I absolutely loved it. I had the 6 cylinder in the 5 series and it it was not as nice as the 4 cyl. The power of that engine is very linear and just straight power with those turbos

[@DrivinZ]

BMW magic with convertibles hasn’t changed…. If you want a great driver, a fastidious, glorious machine, get this. Nothing else really comes close in the 2+2 convertible space at the price point- now you can get the right options for 60.

[@CMazzone84]

You guys nailed the audio quality on this convertible. Also which part of New Jersey are you in…haha.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

That's the convertible for my collection. Will wait for depreciation tho, just like I did with my F30.

[@michelvermeulen61]

I absolutely agree with you this 4cyl Twin Turbo engine is amazing on any BMW models 2, 3 or 4 series... Best convertible on the market today ? Maybe you are right !

[@philcottone2247]

I have the 330i with all the upgrades. Same color interior and exterior. Live the car, great power. Put it in sport mode to avoid the turbo lag. Wish I had the 430i convertible.

[@Tortelli-NL]

Own the 330i G21 (station) in the same colour (Portimau) and interior and the M differential and i love it!

[@damham5689]

I prefer a fun driving car and could care less about going from 0-60 in 3 seconds or even under 6 seconds. Realistically most high HP drivers only get to use it between stop lights, gas stations, and occassionally on an open stretch of hwy. Problem is no one makes a fun convertible anymore except Mazda, and at 6'4" and 200# I just can comfortably fit.

[@cardo1111]

Excellent review and explanation of the packages 👍🏽

[@cayman9873]

And to make me happy it needs 3 pedals... because it makes me love a car and want to drive it The front teef is a deal killer for me. Hope bmw starts to listen when sales are far lower than expected...

[@Guene6spd]

I’d live with the teeth for a third pedal 440 convertible (or M4). And this from a 4x BMW convertible owner.

[@juliet4093]

Most people you talk to like the front it’s just pretentious car people who want BMWs to never change with the times that dislike it

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

That's great and all, but what's the long-term reliability?

[@shardie78239]

I had a couple SL Mercedes but after driving that car. It’s just more fun!

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

Once again, Paul and Todd talking about the same thing, Paul with excitement and reverence, Todd mockingly.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

I ask myself if I'm crazy for shopping for car #5. Then I do the math: car 5, $10k. Car 4, $3k. Car 3, $2.5k. Car 2, $11k, Car 1, $4k. That's a total of $31,500. Yet if I had one car and it was a $50,000 BMW, nobody would question my sanity

[@tnutss]

The insurance and registration is what gets you yearly

[@scottnewellguitar]

Beaver teef delete option for $70 large

[@Hitchens-t5c]

Beaver bunny teeth… it’s growing on me. Good review

[@deanfrazier7553]

I've got a 2017 430i convertible. I like my hard top, but will probably warm to the next-gen soft top. You forgot to mention the rear seat passthrough for golf clubs. Is there still a wind deflector?

[@theCycleReport]

It's a shame that you need to spend this money to get a proper rear seat in a convertible. The Sebring/Solara you mention were nowhere NEAR as good as this to drive, but checked those boxes for the non-enthusiast driver at half this price. That Buick that recently got discontinued as well as the VW EOS and Volvo C70 also had decent rear seats but all are dead now. This IS a good offering for what it does but man, nearly 70k (or more)? Jeez. That's unfortunate. (nearly as unfortunate as the front clip of this thing)

[@Marv1385]

How worth is it to upgrade from 430i to M440i in terms of driving dynamics and power?

[@minigiant8998]

damn i just ordered an m3, but now im thinking i should swing for the M4 convertible... but the price difference... ouch

[@saileyboy]

The one thing I cannot stand from my 2024 430i convertible is the Sirius pop up that comes up at least a dozen times on each drive. Recently the car doesn't recognize my keyfob is near EVEN THOUGH the car unlocked upon approach. When returning to the vehicle the last reception choice (radio, Spotify, etc) will default back to my phone. Spotify through the car is louder than Spotify through the phone - but repeatedly the car returns to the phone and I don't understand why. Would I buy again? Nope.

[@Philmoscowitz]

Gorgeous scenery. Where did you film this?

[@MSimmonsAZ]

which package includes the front ass shaped license plate frame?

[@suezix8689]

from what I hear elsewhere, the S5 cab has more room at the back (than the 440i, which may be a bit different to the 430i).

[@bobp.9972]

Great review! "Usable 4 seat convertible question": In your experience, does an F12 2012 -2018 6-series convertible have a useful back seat, as well?

[@t.p1234xyz]

I have a 2014 and the rear seats are there but very little leg room. So it depends.

[@bobp.9972]

Thanks. I did buy a 2017 640i convertible in February of this year. We use the backseat for storage mainly. And for very short trips with passengers back there. ​@toddpope2134

[@S_Paoli]

is it possible to use this convertible with the top down to haul a 65" TV back to Costco? (driving at speed limit or slightly slower, of course)

[@wjames2000]

For that kind of money, I would go with a new Boxster or an used 911 cabriolet. I am not sure about BMW reliability or the lack thereof. I did get myself an used 911 cab for my birthday last year and I am a middle aged guy.

[@liyanxu]

this car is for me!

[@xh7385]

I'm considering buying this model, would there be any problem concerning the convertible mechanism or rain water leakage of the soft shell?

[@damilolaakanni]

I think I'd get that Z4 over this. If I'm getting a car for four people, I'd get the 3 series. Plus that Z4 looks cool in that exterior colour and with that short wheelbase.

[@ibkl2u]

The real question here is do I get the turbo 4 or 6 cylinder ? I heard the 4 handles better because of the lighter front end.

[@strombloopers9602]

That car is for a man on mid 30 had 2 kid and still want a fun car.

[@cayman9873]

Great review..paul rolling slow.. Pretty car but not my car.. i have a e36 convertible and love it... and fit in it despite being big.. But 4000 pounds is too heavy.. and i need a car to track witout an open top

[@hansxie4078]

nice and rarely perspective from back

[@craigyBow]

Entertaining and informative 👍

[@almcdaniel1035]

How long does this car have to be called , ( Beaver teeth) it’s a phenomenal design .

[@benedictdonald4338]

Yes. I initially hated the look, but have grown to absolutely love the design!

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

My friends dad bought a C8. He was impatient. I think he paid 30k in dealer markup. He sold his boat to afford the markup.

[@bill7481]

$30k markup? 😧

[@tgr90]

I wonder where these dudes are ultimately heading with Pelican weapon case in the trunk😉

[@TestDriveVideos]

Pelican cases are awesome and get used for all kinds of things. Ours are used for our camera gear. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffthornock8671]

Gotta say, I know you feel like your styling preferences are gospel, but I gotta say your wrong about the front end styling. I love the new modern, aggressive grill. Guess you really don’t speak for everyone! Besides that, great review.

[@BronchoGillespie]

It’s nowhere near the base in the UK, it’s actually the middle engine.

[@misterlob3604]

This car is about good enough to get past the Beaver Teef, but the price. *O O F*

[@MultiKhalled]

What’s my car now ❤️👌🏻

[@lezzbmm]

whoo ! first non-m gxx car !!

[@lezzbmm]

ok so,, as an e64 owner (which sure isn’t as comparable as the e93 maybe but 🤷‍♀️).. idk how 4 and 8 series convertible buyers tolerate the loss of the retractable rear glass from the convertible 6’s.. esp the 6fig 8 series convertible buyers ! the retractable rear glass is so special the way u can get a breeze in the cabin at 80mph w no buffetting!!!!!!! or hear yr exhaust note in a special way thats just not possible in any car w/o retractable rear glass (esp retractable rear glass flanked by perfectly engineered wind-blocking flying buttresses)

[@lezzbmm]

also the rear glass UP helps w wind buffetting when the tops down lmfao it's a special addition to the car w the top up AND the top down

[@lezzbmm]

love the camera on the flap that covers the convertible top storage area so it moved and stuff for the top to go down in the first 20s fun shot

[@lezzbmm]

i feel the same way abt my e64 seats i’m 5’9 and can put 3 passengers who r all taller than me comfortably in it

[@lezzbmm]

“fun to drive 4 seat convertible” basically narrowed my car hunt to e64’s in 2019 lmao cool to see some good new ones coming out the pipeline !! (i’d want the b58 lol (but that’s y i buy used))

[@jimmychoi5219]

You guys should test the Eclass convertible

[@DC5Brandon]

Under 300 HP/TQ in a car which weighs almost 4K lbs? The magic must be a low final drive/gearing if you say it feels fast

[@damilolaakanni]

I doubt that it has under 300HP. BMW is fond of understating their power figures.

[@rodcampbell1263]

I paid $70K FOR MY HOUSE!! And it doesn't have Beaver Teef.

[@juliet4093]

The front is fine stop freaking out

[@Guene6spd]

Wonder how it compares with backseat of S-Class convertible (an admittedly way pricier car)

[@brianvanfrank574]

E class?

[@viccionetti5907]

“You can buy a couple year old LC 500 (convertible) for 70 thousand dollars?” Uh, I don’t think so, boys!😊

[@alankandr4478]

Kerenn

[@i.y.yigitakyildiz2365]

Life hits you hard when you can actually afford to buy a 430i cabrio but as a married man, your priorities slaps you in the face... Buy a f.cking house first dammit..!

[@damham5689]

You obviously have no clue of BMW history calling it "Beaver Teeth". The large grill design pays homage to the earliest BMW designs. But as we all know, lessors who pretend to be "experts, will call it Beaver or Buck Teeth and continue to knock it.

[@TestDriveVideos]

We’ve discussed it at great length on video and on our podcast, and are well aware of its relation to history. Co-host Paul has an background in car design and we were among the first to discuss this current styling choice and it’s connection to BMW’s early designs, while also coining the term “Beaver Teeth” first among car journalists. We’re guessing this is the first of our work you’ve seen, so you’ve made other assumptions. Glad you found us and thanks for watching.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

I prefer cars that make 50 feel like 80

[@edmundhayes1840]

Whose buying this? Isn't a 3/4 series convertible for the high school head cheerleader?

[@Jonayd]

That does not look like New Jersey, More like San Mateo, California.

[@TestDriveVideos]

All BMW press cars have New Jersey plates. We filmed this near our home base in Utah. Thanks for watching!

[@davidkitchel6228]

6:40 Ha ha.

[@Mac-xh8zl]

The anti-enthusiast car. $67K for a heavy 4 banger. Could buy an M2 comp or an M240i convertible if you must have a top down experience.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

The power doesn't matter. A manual 230i is an enthusiast car and an automatic 240i is not. The 430i is not an enthusiast car because they don't even offer it with a manual

[@Mac-xh8zl]

@@thirdpedalnirvana That’s nonsense. The power always matters. And the noise of a turbo inline 6 versus a 4 matters. The 240i or 440i isn’t just an engine upgrade. It’s brakes, tires, suspension tuning, etc

[@ThinkfreeorDie]

70k? 4 cyl? Those Teef? Haaaaaard pass!

[@Guene6spd]

Cayman S is almost $100k with a 4 cylinder. Strange times.

[@juliet4093]

Who tf buys a car for someone’s bday that’s absurd

[@daem3n]

Man that is a lot of scratch!

[@VinDharma]

This is just a BMW ad.

[@TestDriveVideos]

We liked this BMW… but we’ve done reviews of others we didn’t like. We hope you get a chance to see more of our work. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@imgee7620]

Mustang GT V8

[@mariapaulagarces7174]

husband and wife... ok... boring.

[@TestDriveVideos]

What?

[@fungiblechocolates2666]

@@TestDriveVideos this is a fun car that I’m considering but all the talk about it being for a husband and wife with kids made it a less attractive option lol. Now I’m looking at Porsche 😅

[@welles28]

A big, heavy, ugly, four cylinder blob. Peak BMW was twenty years ago, and they now seem to be engaged in a race to the bottom.

[@ThinkfreeorDie]

I still like the 1M or the M2.