[valentinbmw]

Hi guys, i want to know what do you guys think on changing my beloved m235 i to a 435 i grand coupe, the reason that i am pulling the trigger on an 435 gc is mainly space and 4 doors (family), so let me know what do u guys feel.

[OpenAir]

I'm a drop top guy, so I think your crazy!!! Then again, I think anyone who lives with the Sun is crazy not to be in a drop top!!! Maybe it's just me....Hum....

[uberspeed]

If it suits your needs then go for it. Once you can get back to the coupe you'll appreciate it more. Felicidades por la familia.

[ai388]

congrats! I thought about the GC too, but don't need another family car. enjoy!

[Cyberdemon]

Tradeoffs.

If you need 4 doors and the back seat the 3/4 GC is a great way to go. The dynamics aren't quite as enjoyable which is why I came from an F30 to the F22.

The 4GC is a great car though so it's certainly not a bad decision if you need the room. The hatchback makes loading cargo really nice too. I miss being able to have a car that could carry mountain bikes, but that's what the wife's truck is now for.

[dan99]

Both are excellent cars and the 4gc is gorgeous. Cant go wrong.

[caycep]

Keep the m235i and get an X1 or a Mazda 3 Touring?

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

On the surface it looks like you made a bad decision getting a 2 series when you needed 4 doors? Thats a bummer...

Hope the trade-in or sell isn't too unkind on a 1-2 year old vehicle

GL man...

[Xiaoxi]

Honestly, coming from F3x, my sentiments are: If you have to, I guess.

[mike@x-ph.com]

If you need the 4 doors, 435 GC in an excellent choice

[G-Mann]

I really dig the 435 GC, test drove one before I got my m235i.

I would hold out for a 2016 and updated engine.

[atxlos]

Originally Posted by OpenAir

I'm a drop top guy, so I think your crazy!!! Then again, I think anyone who lives with the Sun is crazy not to be in a drop top!!! Maybe it's just me....Hum....

Ever try driving a convertible in the middle of Texas summer? whew, Sun can be a bit too friendly 6/12 months out of the year down here

OP, the GC is a beautiful car, and still in the BMW family, I think you'll be fine!

[casper83]

I would be interested in yours thoughts after you make the switch. I have been considering doing the same change or going to an S6.

[valentinbmw]

hi guys, thanks for all the replies, today i went to the dealership and i pulled the trigger on a car they had on the lot, probably not my first choice of color but i didn´t want to wait four months, it´s a 435 i Gran Coupe silver grey, black Dakota leather, m Pack pretty much loaded, the delivery is gonna be tomorrow so i´m going to post a couple of pics.

[OpenAir]

Originally Posted by atxlos

Ever try driving a convertible in the middle of Texas summer? whew, Sun can be a bit too friendly 6/12 months out of the year down here

OP, the GC is a beautiful car, and still in the BMW family, I think you'll be fine!

Point taken...

[Brenzo]

I originally test drove the 435 Gran Coupe, but the xDrive wasn't set to hit dealerships for another couple months so on a whim I decided to test drive the M235i xDrive and never looked back. I also figured with me set to get married in 2015 that this was probably the last time I would be able to get away with a coupe.

Enjoy the ride, can't wait to see the pics!

[ALMOST///M]

Originally Posted by valentinbmw

Hi guys, i want to know what do you guys think on changing my beloved m235 i to a 435 i grand coupe, the reason that i am pulling the trigger on an 435 gc is mainly space and 4 doors (family), so let me know what do u guys feel.

If you plan on a 435i GC you might as well go M3 at that point. The price shouldn't be too much different and it comes with so many features stock including NAV. Any performance or LUX options on the 435i GC will cause the price to skyrocket. It's entirely your decision, but the M3 wouldn't be a big step up form the 435i GC and it will be more fun while still achieving similar fuel economy (well maybe from a manual stand point). This is just a thought.

I talked to a salesman at a dealership who sold a man a fully load 335i with every Performance part money could buy and the cost was more than a M3. This to me is just stupid.

But then again I don't know your budget or what you want.

[Cyberdemon]

Originally Posted by ALMOST///M

If you plan on a 435i GC you might as well go M3 at that point. The price shouldn't be too much different and it comes with so many features stock including NAV. Any performance or LUX options on the 435i GC will cause the price to skyrocket. It's entirely your decision, but the M3 wouldn't be a big step up form the 435i GC and it will be more fun while still achieving similar fuel economy (well maybe from a manual stand point). This is just a thought.

I talked to a salesman at a dealership who sold a man a fully load 335i with every Performance part money could buy and the cost was more than a M3. This to me is just stupid.

But then again I don't know your budget or what you want.

That's a bad argument and I don't know why people keep making it. With that logic you shouldn't get an M3 either, get an M5, it's "only" $10k over a well equipped M4.

If you assume you're buying more than just the engine, once you add the options that get the cars on a level equipment playing field (Executive package, DCT on an M) and a well loaded 435i GC (Tech, Premium, Cold Weather, PDC) you're talking about a $13,000 price difference still. Even if you are leasing that's still over $150 more month.

You can only compare a stripper MT to a fully loaded 435i X drive with a few M performance parts on added for bonus before you start talking about the prices being similar, and that doesn't get past the fact that the M car will drink more fuel and cost more to insure.

[proflex957]

I need a vehicle for some room but will buy a used 2014 Mazda CX-5 and keep my m235i!

[jskrilla]

Originally Posted by valentinbmw

Hi guys, i want to know what do you guys think on changing my beloved m235 i to a 435 i grand coupe, the reason that i am pulling the trigger on an 435 gc is mainly space and 4 doors (family), so let me know what do u guys feel.

You gotta do whats best for you. Plain and simple, clearly the family car will suit your needs more.

[tke743]

He 4 gc is the best looking car they have made since the e46 days. If nothing else, you will have that.

[proflex957]

Originally Posted by tke743

He 4 gc is the best looking car they have made since the e46 days. If nothing else, you will have that.

That's a stretch...IMO.