Greetings to you all..! I am planning to get my 4 series next month and just wanted some advise as i am stuck on which engine to go for.. I have been looking at the 428i and the 430d and between the manual and the 8 speed auto. I have heard the 8 speed auto is pretty awesome and i've only ever owned manual cars. I want something with speed but also to save when i'm driving in the city. Any advise is much appreciated..!

I know I am in the minority, but I love a manual transmission. I would not buy the car until they got me a 6 speed, and I couldn't be happier

How is the manual drive on your 4 series? I heard that 1st to 2nd gear there is some sort of nose and that its quiet common. Have you experienced that?

None of that
She is smooth as a babies butt
The 428i replaced a Hyundai Gen Coupe 3.8 track 6 speed manual
Had a lot of problems with that manual - it was replaced after only 6 months
But the 428i manual
Smooth
Crisp

Love it

430d with the manual if it was my choice!

I test drove an automatic and the salesman said he'd be surprised if I still wanted a manual after. I ordered a manual haha. I don't know if it's because I've never driven automatics or if it's the lack of control you get over the car, but I just didn't enjoy it at all.

I've had no trouble with my manual box. Everything's nice and smooth.

You may want to consider a change to auto if you get stuck in lots of city commuting traffic though!

Greetings. New to the site but thought I would register as I have ordered 428 msport for 1st March. I was not sure which model I wanted so test drove 428 msport auto and fell in love with auto box. Thought I would never say that as I have always had manual but this so good. It does actually give great control, just 2clicks down and it takes off!! I was originally going for the 3.0 diesel but tested the 330d with same engine and box but I think the Petrol suits the car more and it was smoother
Can't wait for 1st March however the dealer has confirmed that it will be here this week!!

Thanks for your input guys much appreciated... Think i will go for the 428i m sport auto & speed like AG65 . Im from London so alot of city driving and traffic so i think the auto will be beneficial in the long run. Glad to hear everyone is loving their 4 series