Goodbye F32, and Hello F33 =)

ssfiit · 09-08-2016, 04:05 PM

Need my convertible! =)

2017 F33 430i
Midnight Blue
Packages (Cold Weather, Driver Assistance, Premium, Technology)
18" Style 397

MuffinMan910 · 09-08-2016, 04:26 PM

congratulations! nice colour combo!

bratwurst1 · 09-08-2016, 05:14 PM

Looks great. I think style 397 wheels are one of best factory wheels ever.

tturedraider · 09-08-2016, 07:31 PM

Congrats! Looks outstanding!

otay · 09-08-2016, 07:33 PM

That's gotta be one of the first 430i 'verts on this side of the pond.

Very nice color combo!

435IX · 09-08-2016, 08:25 PM

That's a sweet ride

Bbb34 · 09-08-2016, 08:39 PM

Congratulations, it looks great.

Now get out and enjoy that thing while the weather is still nice.

dberry08 · 09-08-2016, 10:15 PM

Nice!

bmtespar · 09-08-2016, 10:28 PM

Nice! I just bought a 2016 demo. I considered the 2017 but got a much better deal in the demo. I think the sport wheels are one of the best wheels BMW offers. Here is a crappy pic of mine. Will try for better pics soon.

HotTea69 · 09-09-2016, 09:54 AM

Nice Choice! Hope you can enjoy while the weather still permits.

raqautle · 09-09-2016, 12:03 PM

Nice!

I wonder how it compares, performance wise, to the F32

r3amir · 09-09-2016, 12:17 PM

Beautiful F33s and great color combos

bmtespar · 09-09-2016, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqautle

Nice!

I wonder how it compares, performance wise, to the F32

I think it's a given the when you cut off the roof, you will be trying to get back structural rigidity. Unless a car is built from ground up as a convertible, a convertible will never handle like it's hardtop equivalent.

raqautle · 09-09-2016, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmtespar

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqautle

Nice!

I wonder how it compares, performance wise, to the F32

I think it's a given the when you cut off the roof, you will be trying to get back structural rigidity. Unless a car is built from ground up as a convertible, a convertible will never handle like it's hardtop equivalent.

Plus the added weight, but I'm curious if it's a small difference or a big one

CalCarNut · 09-09-2016, 03:54 PM

Perfect combination, OP! Congrats!

G20Captain · 09-10-2016, 09:25 AM

Awesome Bro, I have same style 397 in my 328i do up size to Michelin - PS3 or 4.

Cheers Mate.

bmtespar · 09-10-2016, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raqautle

Plus the added weight, but I'm curious if it's a small difference or a big one

I couldn't answer that. I have only driven this iteration of the 4 series. I did have a 14 328 and I would say it handles much better even without the roof. I have yet to really push the car hard.

ssfiit · 09-10-2016, 11:51 AM

Thank you all!! =) Ive been busy driving with a grin on my face. I wanted to make up some lost time with a convertible. Previous to this convertible, I owned a '02 Honda S2000 and '11 A5 Cabrio, and loved being in a convertible. Some odd reason, I went to a '15 428i coupe. Drove it for a year and told myself I cant live without the top down. So, finally,in a convertible, again. I went to the dealership to check out a '15 Liquid Blue 428i. Wasnt really feeling the color. Then there was a black on black 430i. Then I saw this Midnight Blue, It blew my mind. I cant comprehend the feeling I get with this color.

Comparing the F32 to this. I dont really feel any flex driving at any speed. It's really solid. The ride is smooth. I was a bit concern over the 500lbs+ of this car over the coupe, and ~200lbs over a softtop. Thanks to the 10hp gain on the new engine. So far, I dont really feel the car is slower than its coupe counterpart.

jmg · 09-12-2016, 06:45 PM

Classy color combo! Congrats!! I had a 428i Convertible as a loaner, and I have to say, it was impossible to NOT let the top down on the way home! I like the heated vented seats that blows hot air on your neck especially.

UNC2016 · 09-15-2016, 12:27 PM

Beautiful car.

I'm feeling the itch to jump from a F32 to a F33 myself. Since I've only had my car 7 months, I'll give myself another year or so before deciding.

mike@x-ph.com · 09-15-2016, 04:54 PM

Congrats!!

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