2014 BMW 428i Coupe review notes - AutoWeek
ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: Ignoring the idiocy in BMW s naming conventions, the 4-series is a darn fine vehicle. The 4-series looks lower and wider than the outgoing 3-series coupe. The wheel package looks perfect on this, which is why I would probably have to spring for the $3,500 M Sport package. I'd also add the Dynamic Handling package, and M Sport brakes, so I'd probably like this car as is, except with a manual transmission. I switched into sport+ mode, which gave a little leeway on the traction control, and was able to kick the tail out on cue. normally BMWs are solid in that respect. I didn't do a lot of switching modes, so I can only say that it felt properly weighted and direct in “Sport” mode. The interior is standard BMW fare, but our test car was light on options. EDITOR WES RAYNAL: Why anyone would buy a 4-series over a 3-series is sort of beyond me. The 3 is more useable and sensible, and according to the BMW site is almost $4K cheaper base car to base car. I guess it comes down to styling in a coupe instead of being sedan practical, and this is a damn good-looking car. Source: autoweek.com
