BMW 840i is the best car BMW have ever made

[@apollineire]

Got mine brand new in Jan 2022. What a car! There’s a sense of occasion ever time I drive it and after 16 months and 9000 miles that hasn’t changed. Sublime drive, amazing engine, exquisite finish for a £60k car. I had dozens of cars and never kept any more than 2 years but this one is for the long term. If you can get one and keep it, it won’t be long until this kind of car is gone

[@Since91Too]

Can you tell me about the maintenance/reliability so far? Never owned a BMW but that is my worry.

[@woodylog5555]

@@Since91Too b58 is solid, go for an extended warranty if you can :)

[@BMW840i.GranCoupe]

Picking mine up on Saturday 27th July. 2021 plate 840i GC in black with black wheels. ❤❤

[@Matthd56]

An excellent review on the 840i! I had a 650i for thirteen and half years and traded it for the 2021 840i XDrive.i am the happiest BMW owner in the world besides you Lad! This car is by far the most technologically advanced vehicle in the world, hands down! It’s fast, it’s comfortable, it’s sexy and best of all it is unique, and that’s what I love! Everybody is buying Corvettes, yeah they are cool but everyone has one! I don’t want what everyone else has! That’s no fun!

[@PhatTok]

I'm so happy I am getting mine delivered in Dec 20, thank you God for such a blessing.

[@Houndzable]

Picked mine up today. 69 plate. 5108 miles. One previous owner. BMW manager. It’s bloody awesome. My brother hated BMW’s. But since me getting a six abc now this one he has changed his mind.

[@paulharhen5444]

20 months ago, and replaced my 640d GC with a 840i GC, with 10 optional extras. My best car to date.

[@johndillon8444]

Bought one in February it is the best looking car in BMW s current production and is a delight to drive

[@skomil]

Would wait 3 years and get a approved used one 35-40k - will still be a better car than a brand new one at that pricepoint

[@TeacherToolkitDemo]

Low and behold. Check the prices now.

[@abdullahibrahim5921]

@@TeacherToolkitDemo lmfao Yh bang on this aged well

[@Goldmember66]

@@TeacherToolkitDemoI’m looking for a 2020 now and they’re close to what I’d be willing to pay (high 40’s). Im dying to get one!

[@DMVBaller362]

Getting this end of 2024 for i guarantee 30k or less after economy and car market continue to go to sh*ts oh i can’t wait 🤭

[@militantm2258]

Here I am 3 yrs later 42k in 😂

[@fdmc2278]

This 840i it’s right in the middle, with great sound(not like 850i or M8) but totally suitable for everyday driving with more then enough power of that great 6 cylinder engine. I really love it, it is great Car and the best BMW is currently making. 640d gran coupe was great but now this is better. Great video!!!!!

[@JohnnyBBad-nf4oj]

Great review....I had this car delivered last July and love it. The B58 engine is as sweet as a nut, design wise its certainly a head turner, comfortable with all the spec you could want coming as standard - has to be one of the best BMWs currently available. Yes its a huge chunk of change but there are deals out there to be had ;-)

[@rabit818]

Don’t wear that nylon jacket because every time you move the mike picks up the sound it makes. As always, love your videos.

[@ericrochford3134]

Could have gone horribly wrong at 9:19, love it🤣

[@midlandgrounds2178]

Hi Bob I have brought the 840i coupe a month ago and love it 😊

[@PhatTok]

How are finding it? God willing I will have mine delivered in Dec.

[@midlandgrounds2178]

Phat Tok It’s an absolute weapon I love it

[@ianpeterleatherbarrow542]

I really can’t believe your comments on the BMW 840i Gran coupe!! Linking it to the 640d Gran coupe!!?! I owned two 640d Gran coupe’s and a BMW 840i gran coupe!! But you really mirrored my exact comments ?! Now I have just picked up my brand new BMW 840i coupe!?! How lucky has my last 10 years of driving been?!?!

[@decmac2002]

Great review, keep up the good work!

[@daraghmorrissey]

Great review and love the car.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

A proper car and a great video. 👍

[@daviddenley3512]

Very good review Bob, I agree with you, it has replaced the BMW 6 GC for me as well!

[@jimblaxland269]

so glad you liked the 840i bob, i have waited for you to review, but you seemed very absorbed with the drive, and just stated the maijn fact thaty THE BEST YET. correct but after owning three 640d gc i now have the 840i but i miss the 6 series. . wonder if you woulfd give a kidney or maybe a lung? for the 8. THANKS for the great reviews from a real driver reviewer.

[@Zakariah1971]

Great day to test a bmw in the rain. Genius. Next time test it in a snow storm.

[@peterwood2633]

Can you control the weather mate?

[@markscars1069]

Good film. I’m returning to BMW after three disastrous years with Porsche. Got a new Mini JCW outside and my plan now is a 650i GC for the second motor 👍

[@ZedaaaaHD]

Is it that bad with Porsche? I don’t believe in VAG products in a whole to be honest.

[@markscars1069]

@@ZedaaaaHD Watch the Panamera review on my channel but know that in addition to that, Porsche GB rejected my request to reject the car (it spent 4 months in total during an 18 month period in the dealership for unscheduled repairs) and it rusted at six years old. And because it was a ‘bolt on panel’ which rusted (a rear door) Porsche told me the anti corrosion guarantee didn’t cover it. They are disingenuous and disinterested because there is always another customer… So yes, for me anyway it was that bad. I will never return to them.

[@cros13]

10 years ago I would have been a customer for this car.... just not anymore. I still want bits of it... a full leather dash and HUD (oh...and android auto) might convince me to move back to BMW with the i4 or iNext. But more likely I'm either heading for Porsche or staying with Tesla for the next car. The problem for BMW is that I'm not the only one... half of the regular BMW sedan customers I know have either bought a Tesla or are hanging on to their current car for a year or two longer to see what's around the corner.

[@rc666]

how would you know?

[@dublinairportplanes]

you have a android and you want to drive a porsche or tesla? get a iphone 11 pro max and you will have the best of both worlds my friend. i honestly dont know anyone that drives expensive cars and does not have the latest iphone or the ipad hanging in the car or the booth for the ipad. enjoy your next car good taste

[@cros13]

@@dublinairportplanes I think you have the wrong idea of where iphone owners fit in the pecking order. Sure I had one before the first decent android phones... I had the original iphone and 3G. But Android is just objectively a better OS, iOS is generally the OS of non-technical users and those with limited needs. Most BMW owners I know...at least the ones buying new BMWs... use Android. Anyway, the point is that BMW is the only high-end carmaker without android auto support, and that has more to do with corporate politics within BMW than anything else. And those corporate politics and BMWs general lack of software engineering talent meant that with my last BMW I ended up having to buy an ipod touch just so I could use spotify, because BMW connected supported every app on android except spotify. With my Model 3... I don't give a damn about smartphone connectivity because the existing software does everything I need, but iDrive is not up to that standard and I don't trust BMW to provide ongoing support for their software after they abandoned making even minor updates for bluetooth support in iDrive on my i3 within the first year of ownership.

[@cros13]

@@dublinairportplanes I do have the latest iPad Pro 11"... but tablets are a different story to a phone. There are relatively few high end android tablets and I don't like Samsung's models.

[@dublinairportplanes]

cros13 I use both android and iOS both for different needs. I mainly use my s8 for topping up my leap card and iOS for everything else. Just preference really. Both have their pros and cons and as you righty said iOS is for people who want things simple and nice and android you can make it your own. Enjoy driving 😀

[@jgchannel7479]

What color is this? Fantastic

[@Msheeran83]

Great video as always. Number 3 should be a Alfa

[@stijnrommers3585]

His pronunciation of Swarovski nearly killed me 😂 nevertheless a great review

[@doripoo7]

Saw your 640d review , is it better than the 6 & why , great review Bob.

[@murrieteacher]

Thanks Bob, I think I would have this car on my list too. Don't know when it will be released in Australia. And yes there is something special about a 6 cylinder engine note.

[@williamoregan5995]

Best place to buy alloys?

[@jeffcarter7197]

I'm not too sure with this review, did you like the 840i or not....lol.....

[@claudelacasse1276]

great review

[@andrewkolb2527]

Love this car.

[@tsf17984]

840i grand coupe rear wheel drive in dravitgrau bought because of this video

[@MiniEggs1999]

When wireless CarPlay has a wobble what do you have to do to fix it ?

[@DJNeiloSF]

How much is the annual road tax on this?

[@MasonHemsley]

Beautiful

[@cabwab]

It's my lotto everyday car, it's awesome!

[@TYFNSN]

I did not see the vid actually, but wanted answers the asked question: Yes, it is indeed! You’re welcome!

[@flavin-itedisiple.9021]

I enjoyed the review. It's a driver's car for sure.

[@badgastein2]

Hi Bob, thanks for a great review, makes a nice change to have a happy reviewer. I have that brilliant engine in my BMW640 GT and I confirm it does bring a smile to my face. BMW UK are not going to import the 640GT from Germany anymore, which is a real shame. Does that apply to ROI?

[@zsb707]

After three generations of true 6 Series, the fourth - which is a big hatchback - is nothing but a 5 Series GT that meant to bring more money for BMW but it actually hasn't. It's just a regrettable attempt really ...

[@bungle5785]

A nice car for sure, but....it’s too big to park, the depreciation will be huge and no one would touch it after 5 years of ownership due to the cost of things going wrong. I’d take the 840d for the greasy roads but only after a massive discount, on a low APR PCP, over 3 years.

[@Sabigabatinii]

You missed his whole point. He stated multiple times that depreciation was not relevant to this car in that he'd never sell it. As for "it's too big to park", wut?

[@mamba101]

Financial sense aside, this is a lovely all around car but I'd go for a giulia qv for that money

[@t5jerry]

Think you need to go to deaf savers Bobby boy, I heard BOTH the cars AND the lorry, and I'm sitting outside asdas, with my window open AND I'm listening on my speaker phone !

[@garethtalbot8950]

Nice review Bob. Could buy a 3 bedroom house in Cavan for the cost of the car you were driving😃. Stuff of dreams eh. As you say ..lotto car. With depreciation.... wonder what price would be after 3yrs ? See you on Sunday service next Sunday

[@gollum0472]

Outstanding as always Bob, I have a quick question. is the 2.0L engine powerful enough for the new Kodiaq?

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Kodiaq has no problem with the 2 L engine, I can easily pull the weight of itself and seven occupants maybe even a trailer. Looking buy one?

[@gollum0472]

@@BobFlavinVideo I'll be upgrading either early to mid 2021 just wanted to make sure there was enough poke in it. Currently driving a 2.oL titanium Mondeo estate and there is loads of poke.

[@stuartmchugh1754]

The Hairy Badger very much recommend the Kodiaq, got a 1.5 petrol a month ago. Feels very light for its size. Look at Tarraco also, full spec very good but mid-spec is missing front parking sensors.

[@dublinairportplanes]

@@BishBosh24 most likely around 170bhp.

[@gollum0472]

@@BishBosh24 It's the 2.0tdci 150ps titanium model. Very happy with it loads of power just wanted to make sure that the 2.0 kodiaq still has power. I'm looking at either the 2.0 tdi 150hp dsg 2.0 tdi 150hp dsg 4x4

[@David-iz5kn]

Does anyone has strange engine knocking noise on 840i ? If yes , tell me please is it anything serious and how to fix it . Thanks in advance!

[@Sabigabatinii]

Change the oil and use Premium fuel

[@stuartmchugh1754]

I can recommend the Meguiars big yellow drying towel for moments like this :) have BMW really made the 8 series that good to justify its existence over the 6 series? Surely they are nearly the same car?

[@GodKing804]

Ive heard the stopping power for this car is pretty poor. Def upgrade the brake kit

[@stephendoherty8291]

Sadly most here will be diesel (the entry level engine) so diesel drone, no high end performance, tractor exhaust tone and perhaps msport pack so rock hard suspension. This is the answer to living in south west ireland and having to commute in Dublin or Belfast

[@adibu06]

I did not have a good experience with my last 5 series. Gearbox went at 150k driving nicely.... bad experience with the dealer in Dublin South so I went for a Mercedes... .For 125k you get 2-3 years warranty ? a joke... if their cars are so good why not offering 7 years...

[@joehint]

I drive a 22 840ix. It's their best car ever?

[@kevinxgreen]

was it not a bit silly how he only spoke about "apple play"? I mean it's a review, other connectivity options should be mentioned I would have thought. It gets a bit sus when you notice this, cause then you think about what else is this chap missing out. I mean, on the plus, I guess it was not too bad an effort for amateur.

[@imranmoonis]

2020 M5 COMPETITION LCI: "Ahemm..."

[@ravitaheem4272]

120k euro, these are selling for £60k brand new in the UK, that’s because the 840i is not the one to have, the 840d is a better bet or to go for the full fat M8

[@cargurusireland9317]

false

[@kiskis0611]

cant understand car not polished with paint protection and paint not hold a long on thes weathers even new cars

[@brianrocks7277]

Am I alone in being totally left behind by the naming and range structure of German brands?

[@BrianShawEire]

Looks alot like a alfa Giulia from the back that duck tail spoiler and the wrap around lights. Very Alfa

[@mrsmith697]

no bragging.just facts..hehe

[@Zakariah1971]

I would like to hereby thank the Treaty of Versailles for banning bmw from making aircraft engines... I would also like to thank Apple for firing Steve Jobs...

[@Zakariah1971]

Fat steering wheel made for a real man: A+

[@Zakariah1971]

Company car found.

[@stephendoherty8291]

Lotto list classic - restored air cooled 911.

[@mrspaceman4889]

Beautiful car. I actually think the new Kia Stinger would give 90% of the pleasure at a fraction of the cost. The Stinger 3.3 (367 bhp and 377 lb of torque) is a rocket - faster than the 840. And like the 840i, it focuses more on comfort than bone shaking hard suspension for handling. But yes, a 2nd hand 840i would be a good buy as someone already mentioned and I believe the 840i is the only 8 variant to be offered in rear drive only too. Not sure why BMW didn’t give it the 374 bhp BMW M440i engine but will probably save that for the mid cycle facelift.

[@ZedaaaaHD]

This car was in development before that engine was introduced, thus they were already focusing production around this engine making it simply impossible.

[@wheelieking3976]

A ka is a ka. No comparison.

[@Matthd56]

Are you freaking kidding me! You are comparing a Kia to a BMW flagship! OMG you are definitely out of 6our element dude!

[@edwardoutthere3189]

No point having car like that in ireland yes in germany but ireland waste money

[@krugmeup2162]

7 series is way better imo

[@markbrisec3972]

Have car manufacturers gone completely mad or what? Now they're giving their flagship cars to be reviewed by any KZbinr/car "journalist" who asks? I understand that Porsche has an interest of giving their newest and most badass model as soon as possible in the hands of Doug DeMuro, Carwow, Chris Harris, Supercar blonde, Schmee, etc. Basically to anyone with millions of subscribers which guarantees massive exposure to their new car within a few weeks. I have nothing against this guy and I admire his effort, but is it really in BMW's or Bentley's, or any other car manufacturer's interest to simply give a 100 000$ car to a guy whose video will end up with 20 000 views? If they are actually doing this than it's about time for me to open a channel, get 200 subscribers, call my local Porsche dealership and try out the new 911 Turbo S.

[@motivation849]

*Bob Flavin* Your thoughts cause your feelings.