Should You Buy a BMW M4? (Test Drive & Review F82)

[@BubbaSmith7]

Lovely lookkng car for 9 years old. Lovely carbon interior

[@joespittle1]

Looks like your team has done a very good job rebuilding this. These KZbin rebuilds tend to be quite good because people will call them out on short cuts and mistakes. All of the panel gaps are uniform and presentable, the paint match is good as well. Looking forward to future rebuilds

[@stephenwilkinson3549]

Yes why go for it ,nah drive a tesla soulless fridge on wheels

[@johnb8956]

Let’s be honest as well. Many manufacturers don’t give you uniform panel gaps out the factory!

[@dane458]

Fellow F80 owner. Absolutely love the car. Spikey power delivery so you need to respect the car, but it's absolutely amazing. Also now much lighter than the new G80, and better looking IMO.

[@Jamie-Evo]

They are great cars, i had a 2014 Yas marina blue one when they first came out for two years and then traded it in for a c63s, hard to say out of the two which was the better car. Each one had its own positives.

[@kevinlovescars]

my partner has one of these, I must say it flies. Beautifully built car.

[@fastlaneSwim]

the pinnacle for M design, what a beautiful looking car

[@Moorzo83]

was going to get one of these but read on Pistonheads that the Jaguar F Type was very similar to drive. When it came down to it I just couldn't say no to the looks of the Jaguar. M4 is a great car though and noticeably faster.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Tough decision

[@getshrekt9023]

I want a jaaag too. Hopefully the xkr

[@volt8684]

@jgtempertonmy friend bought the 2 litre f type I really hated it. Followed a v6 on my motorcycle and sounded lovely. The 2.0 was noisey, not that fast, horrible suspension and cramped despite beautiful looks

[@t8506]

@@volt8684 The 2 litre is made for peasants who want to show off, similar to the evoque so not a surprise

[@florianheiling359]

I totally love the "Should you buy.. " series, great video :) My friend just bought a F82 M4 - I'm quite excited for him.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good choice!

[@BMW840i.GranCoupe]

I’m looking for a 2018/2019 sub 20k miles Champagne Quartz CP Coupe. I know I’m being picky and there are not many around, but I am happy to wait and pay for what I want. Great cars.

[@jldp24]

He finally did it!! I have been looking at a m4 pre 2018 for 2 years now.. but the prices are just not sensical in this insane car mkt

[@davidarter9670]

I used to love your “Should I buy a…” series. I wish you would do more of these again, please :)

[@JayGatsby187]

Bought a fully loaded Sakhir Orange Comp Pack 2 months ago and love it - for those moaning about traction, GTS flash + Michelin PS4S tyres all round sorts that right out 🔥

[@Opidalo]

Hi mate, sorry to sound naive but what is a ‘GTS flash’? I do love the M4’s but the whole traction thing does put me off.

[@Godot28]

Ah, nice to finally see a Should You Buy video again! These are the reason I started watching the channel. The 'I Bought a Cheap' videos just aren't the same, though I appreciate many people can relate to them...

[@HighPeakAutos]

I prefer doing the ‘should you buy’ videos but they just don’t get the same sort of views 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Godot28]

@HighPeakAutos that's interesting to know! Don't get me wrong, I do like both types, I just find your reviewing style very real and relatable so when you review a car it's really useful. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@blitzsah]

This is one big advert, you realise that right?

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@blitzsah is it?

[@chrisd2415]

Awesome review, agree with almost everything you’ve said, owned my 68 plate M4 comp for just over two years now and 20k miles, it’s now stage3 and 640bhp! There isn’t much on the road in the dry that can touch it. I will say though that you really only want Michelin PS4S or Conti sport contact7 to get best use out of power delivery and handling. Keep up the good work.

[@audify3833]

What are these M4's like in the rain?

[@MarkGelderland]

@@audify3833 Scary

[@Matthew-nl9kd]

@@audify3833 Drift-machines. Be smooth on the throttle and it's great. Mash it like an idiot with DSC off... and you'll get a harsh lesson :) Perfectly safe if you drive normally and pretty idiot-proof with the DSC on. MDM mode (reduced DSC) is not totally idiot-proof though.

[@PrinceBarin77]

Loved my M4, still regret selling it. A dream in the dry. Fine in the wet provided you don’t prod the throttle like a moron - that said, it stepped out on me more than once at over 60mph with nothing more than some gentle acceleration 😂. If you can get one with extended merino leather, it feels really premium inside too.

[@MarkGelderland]

@@PrinceBarin77 Absolutely, my 2020 F83 has two tone BMW individual extended leather, i love it, it's all leather; dashboard, doors, console, etc.. Very nice.

[@roger4880]

Fantastic car, perfect for a driver. This 4 series shape is the best and nothing newer comes close, the i4 is hideous, the new 5 is ugly and the 3 well lets ignore that. Great video.

[@mikewalker2068]

My mate had a tuned m4 competition and it was terrifying. He ended up parking it in someones front room by mistake and did nearly half a mils worth of damage 🤦🏼‍♂️ Was an amazing car though, acceleration was mind bending...

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Should you buy a “Crash Damaged BMW” that’s been repaired by some mates and now forsale. ?

[@thebingaling1105]

So nearly got one but went for a fully spec’d 440i instead. Stage 1 + XHP gearbox tune and 430bhp is great but can’t help but still want the M4.

[@deaks25]

One thing I've always thought BMW did well was the "aggressive but subtle" look; Even a layman can look at it and just *know* this is not a peasant-spec company car without it being garishly over the top, and this is a good example. The styling leaves no doubt this is seriously fast car but isn't covered with big wings and sticky-out bits. Sure the carbon styling pack do emphasise it a lot more but it's still relatively subtle. It's an art BMW just binned with the "Beaver teeth" grille for the current models. It just looks hideous. The lads did a great job and were a treat to watch. I'm a fan of people like Freddie Tavarish and the Tansformotion lads are definitely in the same vein.

[@Andronicus26]

Good review as always … Those panel gaps ! Proof you should never buy damage repaired !

[@klaspeppar5619]

The good thing with the S55 and S58 (and N54 1M and N55 base M2) is that they use the same oil that “regular BMWs” use, which should make them somewhat more affordable to maintain, as I believe the “special oil” that the old N/A M engines might cost a bit more.

[@diremond3700]

That was a long advert...

[@HKB-1]

So much better-looking than the current (G82) M4.

[@richardlungu4898]

When it comes to car reviews...you're second to none. 👐

[@sivuyiledumalisile6308]

The F80/82 M3/M4 is that one perfect car that i always struggle to like . I'd still recommend it .

[@kevincroft9848]

Very good car this BMW. Yes it's on my list of cars I must have Kevin

[@stevenkerry3101]

looks like the lads have done a great job of repairing it Matt 👍👍

[@dansimmons21]

Amazing car. I drove my friend’s once when we went out and he smoked too much weed and couldn’t drive home (I was sober). And that got me thinking - that’s really the problem with this car, isn’t it - the type of person who drives an M4 is the type of person who gets too high and can’t drive home (but unlike my mate, probably still does anyway)…

[@e2thesmooth]

+1 for Smooth Chill radio, perfect for taking it easy on a long drive 👌

[@sampongolondon5511]

I do love an F82. They are deadly though... so much faster than people realise.

[@DominicVizor]

Always sound car advice, first stop when looking at cars. Keep it up!

[@snbala]

M4s are lovely, has to be a convertible one for me though, listen to that soundtrack more

[@colin-hanlon]

Had a F80 M3 last year. Bought as a bucket list car. Sold it after 6 months. Had the worst gearbox ever. When the car was moving, gearbox was fine. However the DCT box is crap at standstill. Engage drive or reverse, lift your foot of the pedal and the car is actually in neutral until you hit the accelerator. WTF??? Try parallel parking on a hill, you’ll soon realise how bad the box is.

[@djwarren5081]

I test drove the Alpina B4 and the M4 back in the day. Bought a new M4. Great fun in the dry. Lack of traction in the wet was laughable. Traded for a new Boxster.

[@babogam]

yes is the correct answer

[@leemcmahon2548]

Great video,nice car and here is the but. From experience you will pay more on insurance for an accident damaged car,25% at least.

[@pioneeradx]

I can't help but notice a bit of Clarkson's charm in this presentation. And I mean it in the good way. Cheers Matt!

[@cricticalthinking]

There is nothing like an unbiased warts and all car review. Can't be done if you are trying to sell it at the same time.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I always try not to worry about ruining a potential sale, I’ll always show a cars faults. We’re all different so just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean everyone won’t

[@reinmansmith]

Great review as ever and well done on upping the quality of your video production further. Some nice little ‘extras’ in this one 👍

[@michaelrobinson9178]

Has the raffle draw taken place yet? Was 14 Oct then 21 Oct but haven’t seen anything thus far (22/10) Perhaps flooding has affected the area.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Yes Matt, I hate electric PB's

[@MrAndycowl]

46.6Mpg is exactly the same as I managed out of mine, decent tyres do cost close to £1k, servicing is reasonable until you get to the year 4 service, then it’s around £1200 at a dealer. The car was a beast, would spin the rear tyres when flooring the accelerator on a damp motorway in sport plus. My Mercedes E53 estate has more power on paper, but weight is a killer, it’s a lot slower. Not less comfortable though, which surprised me.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

That is unbelievably good to be fair

[@peterborrowman2041]

£700 plus for the spark plugs 🤦

[@ryanhunter2730]

​@@peterborrowman2041- eh what?? Can't be true

[@peterborrowman2041]

@@ryanhunter2730 it's a big job. Lots of things have to come out and 'specialist' tooling is required.

[@baronmunchausen645]

Is it that big of a job on s55? On n55 and b58 all you need to do is to remove a bunch of plastic and rubber pieces, and the strut brace. The only “specialty” tool you need is a 14mm magnetic socket. It’s a 1 hour job if you do it for the first time

[@santana9537]

Such a sexy thing G80 m3 is definitely the plan In the near future once running costs aren’t such a big issue

[@duffydon1741]

One of the best cars 🚘 on this planet, certainly worth buying if you can afford it, generally, they are never meant for the average earner, new or old!!

[@simonhobbs9097]

Still a great looking car the 4 Series, had mine 7 years, should really change it, but it will cost me £40k to upgrade and mine still drives like new!

[@kamilianos]

my dream car. The shape, the power, the noise, the cabin ... people don't rate the M4's, I am the opposite :)

[@bebep2266]

the silver version is epic!

[@Conservator.]

Yes! Absolutely ❤️ that car. And especially this one with extensively tested airbags 😉

[@jprince176]

Hahaha!

[@leer9951]

You need a big bank balance to run and maintain a BMW properly. Nothing is a cheap fix, other than fitting new wiper blades and they probably need coding to the car.

[@yg78t76t7]

They don’t need coding 😂…I have one and it’s exactly the same as any car. As long as you don’t buy a high mileage or abused you shouldn’t have issues

[@aljack1979]

Great car.. Definitely worth buying. All the car would would ever need.

[@anthonyjerrard6675]

who won the M4?

[@steelcity4581]

Yes is the answer tho I do prefer the f80 m3 over the m4

[@evang9708]

I always think it’s funny when people talk about high road tax being 600 pounds, compare that to Ireland and high road tax is close to 2 grand a year.

[@simonburton2282]

Great content as always Matt. Had my San Marino M4 Comp for 7 months now and plenty of sunny days to drop the roof. The boys did a great job with the rebuild. Look forward to seeing the new project. In the business and would recommend your cars and your channel to anyone. And regularly do. Keep up the great work

[@stubailey9433]

Love the styling of the older model. "Nice" review.

[@toastman6847]

Genuienly on the fence about getting a F82. Mmmmm what to do

[@kernowgolfguy4598]

Recently bought a 435i, i think it sounds better than the m4. I have it in luxury spec, so a gentlemans car but with a sport+ mode. Stage 1 remap 380bhp. Quite when in comfort. I average 29 mpg. £295 tax. My young kids have loads of room in the back. Get a full set of golf clubs and trolley in the boot. Will still buy a couple tickets though 😉

[@JayP787]

Lol

[@kernowgolfguy4598]

@@JayP787 ?

[@simonbell2578]

I like your vidoes and a fan but dont you think your over selling this crashed car which goes against what you have been telling us what to avoid and to check before buying??

[@HighPeakAutos]

This is content for a different channel. It’s entertainment to buy a wreck and transform it. I thought so anyway

[@simonbell2578]

@@HighPeakAutos Hi Mat. That makes sence. Ive just watched your post on how you started your business. It was reather good and informative.

[@tbridgey2619]

Great camera shots here, hard to tell its ever been crashed. Great work by team transformotion 👏 when they releasing latest video Matt?

[@HighPeakAutos]

Next Thursday

[@blacklotus7539]

Where is the landscape located? So green and peaceful.

[@anthonyjerrard6675]

Why is there no notification of any winner?? was it a scam???

[@goransimic8650]

M4 f82 the beast ///BMW///💣💥

[@DaleSteel]

Ppl never mention how economical they are. I couldn't believe how good on fuel it was. It was better on fuel than my rs3 and a45. Mental

[@iannolan-f4g]

you are the Fast Show 'which was nice' bloke ( and I claim my £5 ) 🤩

[@HighPeakAutos]

😂

[@sofarsohood_]

What time is the draw please?

[@sofarsohood_]

Following?

[@pmr01]

smooth chill.....quality

[@Milo-hf9nc]

" I was afraid it might feel a bit fraud a bit essex" classic mate!! hahaha

[@dailyhunter3683]

The answer is yes! Now, where is that lottery ticket?

[@davidfisher2359]

Nice but I’d pick any RS Audi over any BMW M. It’s the chav choice let’s be honest.

[@jamsxr]

Just sold my B9.5 RS4 to get into an M3. The BMW is on a different level, so much better to drive. The Audi was numb and boring.

[@JohnJoannou-xq5rq]

The guys did a spanking job on that M4. It looks fab!

[@FTFLCY]

After a year of Bentley ownership, I'm bailing and bought a new M440i Gran Coupe (and I KNOW it's not a proper M!). They offered me way more for the Continental than I expected. I pray I don't get the one year itch with this one (which is normal for me. It will be my 30th consecutive car). My 1991 E30 308i Convertible is also going, as it rarely leaves the garage. Fancy dipping a toe in the classics market Matt? (joke).

[@michaelarchangel1163]

Matt, as the ride can be a little hard at town speeds, have you ever experimented with dropping tyre pressures by 2 to 3 lbs ? I ask because. of late, I've been doing this with my 1000cc motorcycle. When set cold, the pressures rise by two to three lbs per square inch after they've warmed up and my thought is that cover all tyre pressures make very little sense, unless for a fully laden vehicle. Obviously, too much of a drop would risk wheel damage. I'd regularly do the same with my car, were it not for the fact that one tyre is a bit leaky, likely from alloy wheel rim corrosion over time but I have tried it and the ride is a lot nicer.

[@pauldavies6037]

Put smaller wheels and tyres on would help more

[@michaelarchangel1163]

@@pauldavies6037 I still have the OE smaller steel wheels in the shed for the car, but there's much less cornering grip with them, the tyre size being obviously narrower. Everything is a compromise !

[@robc5955]

Well I didn’t know the 3 series coupe was now the 4 series, thought it was odd but then keeping up with BMWs nomenclature has never been easy since about 2005.

[@DIHTR]

3:24 a rare sight.

[@jonathangiles4854]

Been using Darren Wood for my 5 series after your recommendation. They are absolutely excellent, so thanks

[@guy4469]

I get a lot more attention in my E38 than any M4 ,100% .Its always outside the midland hotel manchester .

[@alimack5489]

A man of class I see 👌

[@guy4469]

@@alimack5489 its lush glazier green pearl white green pipping ,style 32s

[@Interisti2506]

You keep slagging off Essex, you did it with your M3 E46. I understand that it’s grim up north and it doesn’t stop raining and looking at the properties you drive past I thought I had gone back in time 😂😂. Anyway rant over , you lived in the Marbella area so I would class you as a plastic Essex boy. 😂😂😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sorry its just the first place that pops into my head when I think of 'false' haha

[@Interisti2506]

You love us really 😂😂😂

[@guy4469]

I use a top specialist in bolton BMW ,Bolton motor works . M3 M5 E38 B12 330ci ,Cant fault this place .

[@Skootavision]

Stunning version of that car. I went for the convertible 428i of the same age, wheel size etc, really good spec. I prefer the look of the coupe (the hard top convertible can get confused with a 2 series) but I don’t have to look at it when I’m driving. Started enjoying Matt’s videos during turn long process of working out what I should get. 100% of people who don’t like BMW’s haven’t driven one. Incredible engineering. FWIW I bought my first BMW (a 320D MSport 178) because it was the same price as a Golf and had a better used resale value.

[@gulfstream7235]

If you don't have to look at it while driving you obviously bought the right car...lol

[@zzhughesd]

Aha Matt. Help. Please. Where should I ( where would you take ); an Infinity Q50 for a gearbox ATF change. Cheers. Dan. Drove one back today bca bedford. Think jolted once twice and want a change. Know you love to change the ATF

[@HAYDNBBH]

Always wanted one of these, went for the m lite or baby version whatever you wanna call it the 435i and it's a great car too....its for sale and I'm supposed to be buying something more comfortable and practical but the m4 keeps turning my head haha

[@nvr5073]

why don’t you just get one if you can and get rid of it if it’s not practical enough, atleast you will get it out of your system ahah

[@garymartin557]

It's no lout in an England shirt, it's got a little class to it.

[@patrickfinn6590]

You’ve done an awesome job with it and I am so sorely tempted, (( even telling myself the insurance costs might be ok )) right up to the road tax and tire costs. For the mileage I do, can’t justify it. Still well done!!!

[@ozhoneybadger]

4000 miles a year of fun?

[@ca9968]

They are really nice but I do miss the old naturally aspirated M engines, the turbocharged engines are just too eager and lack that ease of drivability at low revs....

[@julesdowner5585]

i used to drive a lot of these in my job but i could not live with the ride . i always avoided .m. cars for i could not grasp the gearbox operation . . i would much rather drive a van1 but i am old .

[@NIKumarVA]

Can you give an update on the raffle shack competition for the SL 320 please

[@knightsorder]

Matt - just a point know why you are not selling the expensively cars on your lot - you have shocking bad plates for them, the yellow stock standard is bad news to a buyer. Anyway locations driving through the english villages....are awesome, SMOOTH CHILL

[@pauldavies6037]

I'm not not a fan of recent BMW styling but these I give 10/10 perfect with the period internal dash board etc nothing better

[@rogerkeane2894]

Why is the description about a bentley bentayga?

[@Phuc_Yhou]

Hopefully I'll be buying it for a fiver, not "massively overspending" on it and selling it on for a pre profit tax of...

[@mikewa2]

Oh I hadn’t thought of buying an M4! Just what I need in my retirement

[@IwokeUpInSOMA]

Anyone with knowledge able to answer my question: Was there 3 models of f82 m4 released? -m4 -m4 comp package -m4 comp You see im going to view one to buy tomorrow, and it is listed by an enthusiast as m4 comp (2018). But i noticed it didnt have a competition badge under the title badge, and asked about this and he reassured that it was a comp. And even when i search "f82 m4 competition rear" on google, barely any of them have a competition badge... Whats going on?

[@IwokeUpInSOMA]

@viacom2000 yup, youre absolutely correct. Excluding the f82 CS, and f82 GTS, thr only ones they done were the standard f82 m4 & the f82 competition package. As far as the badge is concerned, they never did a 'competition badge', but instead the badge is black instead of silver on the competition models, denoting that it is in fact the competition (obv the competition wheels are a dead giveaway). It is the g80/g82 m3 & m4 that have the 'competition' badge.👍

[@IwokeUpInSOMA]

@viacom2000 i ended up getting a 2018 f82 m4 comp LCI, and yup, it has the black m4 badge on both the rear & the grille👌

[@IwokeUpInSOMA]

@viacom2000 couldnt agree more the f8X series are just wonderfully aesthetically designed! Well said. The m2s are just beautiful, and i think the G87 is the only G series car that still looks good!

[@IwokeUpInSOMA]

@@viacom2000 lol. So true. You are on point with the dials, speaking the TRUTH!

[@theCybershot123]

Hi Matt been waiting for this video since following your mates transform it back to life. Made a brill job take care

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@MrSultanmohammed]

Next please review the W210 E-class, such an interesting car

[@Whiponized]

how come you don't sell as many performance cars like this?

[@dantindley5181]

I love the mirror car freshener 😂

[@ivofixzone6410]

Looking this beautiful car with perfect proportions and lines I've started to dream , but then visualized the new models and it hit me like a nightmare .

[@Mariazellerbahn]

Not sure that the M4 ever had a V8 🧐 My son-in-law had a V8 4 litre M3 500 coupe which he bought brand new (white with red leather interior). He had it only a couple of weeks and the engine seized. BMW took it back and gave him a replacement (same colour). That also siezed after a few weeks. BMW offered a courtesy car (a straight six standard version) while they rebuilt his (2nd) engine. He never did pick it up, he had a full refund and bought something else.

[@Czechbound]

It has one of the best asses of any car. There, I said it :) Shout out to your camera/ editor - those drop in transparencies look very, very cool and really elevate the visuals. And are unique - I've never seen them on other channels.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@ReiInTech]

I have the same mirror mods, On my Golf