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BMW M4

F82 · First gen / GTS / CS2014–2020

M3 in coupe form. The original idea, reasserted.

3 reviewers · 10 videos · 53 press articles

Generations
F822014–2020G822021–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.

across 3 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Value
1 say · liveable

"I do think BMW still has a ESP beat hands down in terms of like interior quality"

Zygrene · ▶ 14:38
1 say · critical

"the M4 has become so large and expensive that it no longer feels like the performance bargain it once was"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 8:05
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

what this car does have is masses and masses of mid-range punch

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 4:40

power when you first get on is just it's really just incredible especially in a small vehicle like this to have 450 almost horsepower.

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 24:09

honestly that feels every bit as quick as ats-v

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 9:25
// 02

Handling

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

the steering and handling you just tell right off the bed superb

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 23:25

this car to me feels a little bit more tidy and tucks in better in the corners

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 11:43

the car is more controllable than I certainly remember it being

mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 3:36
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/53 of 3 reviewersconsensus

it feels like you're almost like glued to the road like you could be going 700 miles an hour and not even Take a second. Look, you know, I mean, it's just crazy how planted this car feels

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 28:38

I kind of think this is the more driver focused car

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 15:20

I can make rapid progress with it but I think the real difference between this and something like a proper sports car... is the fact that I know this thing will go around corners very quickly

mixed · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 5:06
// 04

Daily drivability

4.0/53 of 3 reviewersstrong consensus

one thing that's a pleasant surprise is the fact that the ride does seem a lot better again than I remember

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 3:55

This is comfortable enough that you can drive it on a road like this every day living

positive · Car Confections · ▶ 29:53

this car feels less compliant than the ats-v

mixed · Zygrene · ▶ 10:16
// 05

Value

3.0/53 of 3 reviewerssplit

the M4 has become so large and expensive that it no longer feels like the performance bargain it once was

critical · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 8:05

this car it has a six-figure price tag But I can I can definitely see why I mean you're getting so much

mixed · Car Confections · ▶ 27:28

I do think BMW still has a ESP beat hands down in terms of like interior quality

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 14:38

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Car Confections
Posted Aug 25, 2019Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
JayEmm on Cars
Posted Jun 23, 2017Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheTopher
Posted Jun 15, 2021Open on YouTube
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