Z4 Sdrive35is Premium 19" Wheels Parking Control Cold Weather Comfort Access Nr on 2040-cars

US $39,850.00

Year:2012 Mileage:31147 Color: Deep Sea Blue Metallic - $550 /
Canberra Beige Extended Leather - $1,350

Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

Z4 sDrive35is Premium 19" Wheels Parking Control Cold Weather Comfort Access NR, US $39,850.00, image 1

Transmission:Automatic with Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Lemon & Manufacturer Buyback
Engine:TwinTurbo Technology 335hp 332 lb-ft of Torque
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WBALM1C52CE633618
Year: 2012
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: BMW
Model: Z4
Trim: Brushed Aluminum
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 31,147
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: sDrive35is Highly Optioned MSRP $72k Premium CWP
Exterior Color: Deep Sea Blue Metallic - $550
Interior Color: Canberra Beige Extended Leather - $1,350
Warranty: Vehicle has an Existing Manufacturer Warranty

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2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

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Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

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In Excellent Condition - Inside & Outside

Must See in Person to Appreciate Vehicle Quality

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- No Accident History

- No Damage History

- No Dents

- No Dings

- Rust Free Car

- Smoke Free Interior

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

Both the exterior and interior are in Like New Condition; Clean and Fresh.

We have included over 210 pictures so you can judge for yourself the condition this sharp Z4 Roadster is in.

For your peace of mind, we remind you that this vehicle is under a remainder of the

48 month / 50,000 miles bumper to bumper BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

and 48 months / 50,000 miles FREE BMW Maintenance Program.

So, if you are in the market for a very affordable late model Sport Roadster

for yourself or a loved one, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look at this super sharp

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster that is offered at a LOW BUY IT NOW and PRICED TO SELL!!!

BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

BMW FREE Maintenance Program!

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Retail Date/In Service Date: 11-22-2011

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4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Manufacturer's Warranty

Valid Until 11-22-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

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No Cost $0 - Free

4 Years/50,000 Miles BMW Maintenance Program

Valid Until 11-22-2015 or 50,000 Miles Whichever Comes First

Full Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance, as determined

by the Service Interval Indicator for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first

Full Maintenance Program includes items that need replacement due to normal

wear and tear, provided wear and tear exceeds BMW specifications

This includes items such as brake pads, brake rotors and wiper blade inserts

that are not covered by the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Any adjustments required due to normal operating conditions are also included

For exclusions and limitations, refer to the Service and Warranty Information booklet

that came with your new BMW, or see your authorized BMW center for details

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Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any

North America BMW Dealership are Available - Please Inquire

Please View "Closely Vehicle Options" Listed Below!

This Vehicle Is Equipped With The Following Options:

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Exterior Paint Color: Deep Sea Blue Metallic - $550 (Option)

Interior: Canberra Beige Extended Leather - $1,350 (Option)

Interior Trim: Brushed Aluminum

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Premium Package - $2,500 (This Package Includes)

BMW Assist with Bluetooth

The BMW Assist and Bluetooth System comes with four years of the

BMW Assist Safety Plan which provides Automatic Collision Notification,

Emergency Request (SOS), Enhanced Roadside Assistance, MyInfo,

TeleService, Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery services.

Bluetooth wireless communications technology connects compatible

Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to your BMW for hands-free calling.

The driver can place and answer calls, and browse and select phonebook contacts

from their phone; simply by using the multi-function steering wheel buttons

and radio or Navigation system controller.

Universal Garage Door Opener

BMW Universal transceiver takes the place of up to three remote-control devices

It can activate remote functions outside the vehicle, such as

garage-door openers or home-lighting systems

Auto-Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors

Automatic-dimming rear-view mirror senses the bright headlights

of vehicles behind you, and automatically darkens

Exterior power-folding side-view mirrors automatically dim when reflecting

bright lights, helping to eliminate glare when driving at night

Lumbar Support

Power lumbar support in the front seats adds four-way adjustable

comfort for the lower back - it can be adjusted up/down and in/out

Power Front Seats w/Driver Memory

Ambiance Lighting

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19" Double-Spoke Wheels (Style 326M) w/Run-Flat Tires - $1,200 (Option)

Front Alloy Wheels: 19"x 8.0" with 225/35 Performance Run Flat Tires

Rear Alloy Wheels: 19"x 9.0" with 255/30 Performance Run Flat Tires

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Cold Weather Package - $850 (This Package Includes)
Heated Front Seats

A welcome feature for driver and front passenger in cooler weather

With the touch of a button, seat surface and backrest are heated and

quickly radiate comfortable warmth in your choice of three settings

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated steering wheel makes gloves unnecessary for cold weather driving.

A flick of the switch quickly warms the steering wheel to the perfect temperature

Power Retractable Headlight Washers

Retractable high intensity headlight washers help keep lights clear of ice, mud, road salt

and other coatings, for maximum road lighting and enhanced driving safety

Through Loading System

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Park Distance Control System w/Graphic Display - $750 (This Option Includes)

Park Distance Control uses eight sensors-four in the front, four in the rear - to

help you judge how close you are to other cars and unseen objects when parking

While engaged in a parking maneuver, the image on the screen visually changes and warning

beeps come faster as the bumper approaches a stationary object, turning

into a constant tone when the distance is less than 12 inches

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Comfort Access Key-less Entry System - $500 (This Option Includes)

Comfort Access system offers an even greater degree of convenience: key-less access to your car

Simply carrying the remote key in a pocket allows you

to unlock the doors by touching the door handle

You can also turn the engine on or off by pressing

the Start/Stop button without first inserting the remote key

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SIRIUS Satellite Radio - $350 (This Option Includes)

Enjoy digital entertainment wherever you drive, coast-to-coast

SIRIUS delivers 60 commercial-free music streams and over 40 news, sports and entertainment streams

from the best names in the business, including CNN, ESPN, CNBC, NPR and Radio Disney

SIRIUS Satellite Radio integrates seamlessly into your vehicle with the controls of your BMW's radio

Service Subscription Required

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iPod & USB Adapter - $250 (This Option Includes)

The iPod adapter offers the ability to simply and easily integrate selected iPod models

and other selected MP3 players into the vehicle's audio system

Once connected, the MP3 unit is fully controllable through the audio interface

You can then enjoy your personalized music selections delivered with the

full audio capabilities and refinement of the BMW sound system

(iPod & Wire not Included)

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Xenon Adaptive Headlights w/Dynamic Auto-Leveling - (Included)

Provide brilliant clarity of the road ahead and to the side at night and in conditions with poor visibility

The dynamic auto-leveling feature adjust for varying passenger and cargo loads,

helping to keep headlight glare out of the eyes of oncoming drivers

BMW Adaptive Headlights provide optimum road illumination around corners,

thanks to electro-mechanical system that directs the headlights into

and through the bend as soon as the vehicle begins cornering

Halogen free-form fog lights

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High Definition Radio (HD) - (Included)

HD Radio broadcasting is the new, digital standard for AM and FM radio stations.

Across the United States, over 1300 AM/FM stations have upgraded to HD Radio technology,

with over 600 of the FM stations also offering new,

HD Radio-only "multicast" channels, vastly increasing programming choice

HD Radio stations are broadcast in crystal-clear digital sound and offer innovative data services,

such as song artist and title scrolling across the screen

HD Radio is totally subscription free from your local AM and FM radio stations,

once your car is equipped with an HD Radio receiver

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System - (Included)

A tire pressure monitoring system or TPMS is an electronic system for monitoring

the air pressure in a vehicle tire and automatically transmitting a warning

to the driver in the event of an under and, in some cases, over inflated tire

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0302 Anti Theft Alarm System

0459 Power Front Seats

0521 Rain Sensor and Auto Headlight

0534 Automatic Climate Control

0544 Dynamic Cruise Control

0570 Stronger Electricity Supply

0676 Hi-fi Sound System

0697 DVD Area Coding, North America

01CA CO2 Relevant Vehicles

01CB C02 Content

01CD Brake Energy Regeneration

06NN Hands-Free Bluetooth

08S4 Variable Light Decoding

08SC TeleService Activation

08SP CO2 Control

08TN Daytime Driving Lights

0ZRF Run-flat Tires

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MSRP Sticker when New: $71,745.00 + Sales Tax & Fees

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This Car is Highly Optioned!

This is the Best Deal Anywhere - Don't Delay

First Come, First Serve/Buy!!

Note: This 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster was returned to the manufacturer (BMW NA, LLC) because the non conformity was not corrected within a reasonable time as provided by California State law.

Concern reported by original owner: "Oil is leaking inside car."

BMW graciously repurchased the car from the owner and corrected the concern under the manufacturer's warranty. BMW performed the following repair to correct the concern: "Replaced bottom left trunk trim panel, left coverings hydraulic fluid for convertible / hatches and set hydraulic line with wiring harness." BMW will very commonly repurchase vehicles to ensure a 100% customer satisfaction.

This 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster has remaining balance of BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 11-22-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Further, this car have also NO COST $0 - FREE BMW Maintenance Program for 4 Years/50,000 miles valid until 11-22-2015 or 50,000 miles whichever comes first. Extended Warranties up to 100,000 miles valid in any North America BMW Dealership are Available - Please Inquire.

Please look closely at the many detailed photos we have provided. Needless to say, this is a stunning color combination for this world-class Sedan, and certainly the one that was front and center on the showroom floor at any of the leading BMW dealerships. I hope the pictures do this beauty justice! Just throw yourself in the driver's seat and cruise. It's mechanically sound, and looks forward to pleasing it's next owner. This breathtaking BMW is in outstanding condition, free of any dents or unsightly parking lot door dings, and the sparkling finish is just beautiful. The sumptuous interior is in superb condition as well. VERY CLEAN is the best way to describe this car.

If you have any unanswered questions, comments, or concerns,

please call us at 214-358-3400. Thank you!

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Vehicle Inspection

We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them in any way possible.

At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW Dealership for inspection.

The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the client.

Please contact us with any questions.

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Vehicle Condition

You will also have a piece of mind as this pre–owned 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

has the remainder of a BMW Manufacturer's Warranty for 4 years / 50,000 miles

and 4 years / 50,000 miles FREE BMW Maintenance Program.

You are worry-free when you're making offer on this beautiful 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster.

Look at the pictures below and judge for yourself how nice it looks.

This is your chance, to own in Excellent condition 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

at a price you have always heard about through the Internet.

We hope you are our next satisfied online buyer.

Thank you and Good luck.

Auto Financing

Numerous financial institutions can help you to finance this vehicle.

We recommend Pentagon Federal Credit Union and USAA Federal Savings Bank.

Please call them directly for more details.

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Great Rates as Low as 1.99%* (APR) for Qualified Buyers

from

Pentagon Federal Credit Union: 1-800-247-5626

www.penfed.org

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USAA Federal Savings Bank: 1-800-531-2256

www.usaa.com

*Interest rates fluctuate daily - please contact above financial institutions for today's rate; On Approved Credit

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Note:

If you are financing the vehicle, please have it pre-approved

before making an offer or commit to purchase.

Thank you!

Vehicle VIN # WBALM1C52CE633618

Vehicle Title - Ready for Export Buyer

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Recall Document Available for Canadian Buyer - FREE!

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We can help you to TRANSPORT - EXPORT

this vehicle anywhere in the US, Canada or Worldwide!

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

Very Attractive, Highly Optioned and in Excellent Condition
2012 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Roadster

Be a "Smart Buyer" and call us 214-358-3400 before the Auction ends to make a deal.
We can end the auction at anytime and Sell To You!
All it takes is your sincerity with a phone call and a $500 deposit.
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Terms and Conditions of Sale
Before you continue, you should print or save a copy of the Terms & Conditions for your records.

We are committed to showing you honesty and integrity.

We ask that you show us the same courtesy by abiding to all Westwood Motorcars terms and conditions.

You are entering a legal binding contract. Please read the following carefully.

Your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase constitutes your acceptance

of all the terms and conditions in this Terms of Sale agreement.

You acknowledge and agree that your bid, offer to buy and/or purchase has the

same effect as manually signing a contract and creates a valid, binding agreement between you and Westwood Motorcars.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY

At Westwood Motorcars, the complete satisfaction with your new vehicle purchase is our top priority.

For that reason, we guarantee that the vehicle you purchase from us meets or exceeds your expectations,

or we will refund your deposit in full, less a $150 processing fee.

Here is how it works:

After securing the new vehicle purchase by a deposit, buyer has 7 days to complete the transaction.

Within that 7 day period, buyer may view, inspect, and test drive the vehicle personally or using a

3rd party services, to insure that the vehicle meets their expectations, and

that they are completely satisfied with the vehicle.

If for any reason, the buyer is not completely satisfied with the outcome of the inspection,

Westwood Motorcars will cancel the deal and refund deposit paid by buyer to Westwood Motorcars,

less $150 processing fee. Buyer must complete inspection before completing purchase and/or the

vehicle leaves our facility. Buyer is also responsible for any inspection cost or expenses.

Once again we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase and we will have it no other way!

We welcome you to come visit our facility as well as view our vehicles during business hours.

To better assist all guest, test drives and vehicle showing are by appointment only.

Please call 214-358-3400 at least one hour in advance to make an appointment.

FUNDS

Bidders should seek pre-approval and commitment from a lender before making a bid/purchase or contact us

before bidding/purchasing for information on available financing options. The full payment for this sale must

take place within 7 calendar days of the auction close. Full payment can be made by certified check, or bank

wire-transfer. We can also accept and honor Online Bank Checks from Pentagon Federal Credit Union,

USAA and other lenders. However, buyer must first contact us before buying, initiating a purchase,

placing bids or clicking the "Buy It Now" for more information and qualification details.

DEPOSITS - PAYMENT TERMS
To secure this vehicle we require immediate $500 deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid in full and buyer to take delivery of vehicle no later than 7 days after auction's - listing close.

If payment terms are not followed as above, all contracts, eBay and Westwood Motorcars are void.

Due to the fact that we often have multiple prospective buyers for the same vehicle,

we will not hold a vehicle without $500 deposit - No Exceptions.

Without this deposit, all vehicles will remain advertised, listed, and available for sale.

PAYMENT METHODS
- Cash - US currency and in person only.

- Certified Cashier's Checks (US Financial Institutions only) - that can be verified during normal business hours

- Bank Wire Transfer - preferred for faster transaction and required for all International Transactions

- No Escrows

- Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No Exceptions.

TAXES & FEES FOR TEXAS BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

Texas residents must pay 6.25% sales tax and all other applicable Texas taxes and fees.

FEE FOR OUT OF THE STATE BUYER

All sales are subject to a $100 Documentary fee.

All taxes and license, title fees will need to be paid by the buyer when the vehicle is registered in their home state.
All state taxes and motor vehicle-related fees are administered by each state individually,

are not included in the price of the vehicle, and are non-negotiable.

Vehicle may be picked up locally or shipped at buyer's expense.

TRANSPORTATION

We are willing to help with any reasonable vehicle shipping

or delivery arrangement that the buyer may wish to arrange.

Please understand that we will arrange shipping for you as a value added service only.

Westwood Motorcars does not have affiliation with any shipper or transporter.

TITLES

Westwood Motorcars guarantees lien free titles on all our vehicles.

Absolutely NO Salvage titles or Reconditioned titles.

All mileage stated is actual and accurate unless otherwise noted in the listing.

An Odometer Disclosure Statement will be furnished to buyer and lender (if vehicle is financed).

Please understand that the mileage may be slightly higher at time of delivery due to demos, test drives and transportation.

In the state of Texas dealer title work can take up to 20 business days.

Titles will be sent via FedEx for proper tracking.

Vehicle will not be delivered nor title transferred until funds have cleared - No exceptions.

VEHICLE INSPECTION
We encourage and welcome pre-purchase inspections and are happy to assist with them any way possible.
At client request, vehicle can be taken to local BMW dealership for inspection.
The cost associated with this inspection is sole responsibility of the buyer.
Please understand, we do our very professional best to describe in detail the condition of our vehicles as we see it, however,
we are only human and these are pre-owned vehicles, therefore, Westwood Motorcars, and their employees will not be held accountable
for errors or omissions in the description of the above vehicle or typographical errors in any of our vehicles listings and
descriptions. All vehicle options, specs, features, color descriptions, history, paint history, maintenance records
and manufacturer's warranty information must be researched and confirmed by buyer or a 3rd party inspection
service before completing purchase.
Please call your local franchise dealership and confirm vehicle equipment, vehicle options and warranty expiration dates.
VEHICLE
This vehicle is being sold "As Is" and "Where Is" with no warranty, expressed written or implied.

The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,

or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith.

Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage.

Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type.

It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied

himself or herself as to the condition and value and to make offer based upon that judgement solely.

The accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

As we rely on information's from numerous sources we are not responsible for mistakes in the listing.

If you are unsure of anything, please ask. Do not assume anything.
Although we make every attempt to accurately describe our automobiles,

it is nearly impossible to go into detail about every mark on a car.

Our vehicles are hand-picked and we stand behind the quality of each car.

That said, most of our vehicles are pre-owned and driven and therefore have been subject to normal wear and tear.

All vehicles are professionally detailed and reconditioned (if needed) prior to delivery.

BOOKS & KEYS
We make every effort to deliver our vehicles to our clients with two keys, manuals/books, floor mats
navigation CDs (if applicable), wheel locks, tool kits, etc..., however, from time-to-time, a vehicle may be missing
one or more of these items and we cannot guarantee that they will be included in the vehicle at the time of sale.

In this case, we are more than happy to provide these items to our customers at our cost we pay!

In the interest of full disclosure all Westwood Motorcars vehicle listing

include one photograph showing all attached accessories available with the vehicle.

PROPER VENUE

All obligations pursuant to this contract shall be performable in Dallas County, in the state of Texas.

All obligations of purchaser to pay for the vehicle shall be payable in U.S. dollars in Dallas County, Texas.

Buyer and Westwood Motorcars agree that in relation to any transaction involving this vehicle that

the proper venue for any legal proceedings will be in conducted in Dallas County, Texas.
AUCTIONS - LISTING

We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the vehicle no longer be available for sale.

There are no bid retractions accepted within the final 24 hours of the auction - listing.

If you have only negative feedback or bid retractions, DO NOT BID without pre approval from Westwood Motorcars.

Unqualified Bidding, Auction Interference, Shill Bidding, or any form of harassment can be subject to legal prosecution.

UPDATES

Westwood Motorcars reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of sale at any time.

Customers are encouraged to review the Terms of Sale on a periodic basis for modifications.

This Westwood Motorcars Terms and Conditions of Sale is a revision/update.

This Policy super cedes any previous terms and conditions.

Any terms and conditions that contradict this revision or update will be invalid.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
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Auto blog

Drifting can be dangerous for spectators, too

Fri, 02 May 2014

Okay kids, here's your lesson for the day. When you go to a motorsports event (that isn't a rally), there are these things called walls. They're big and hard. There might be stacks of tires in front of them. There are also these things called barriers, catch fences and run-off areas. They exist to protect you, the spectator, when something inevitably goes wrong on the track.
If you don't have these things, you probably shouldn't be watching whatever four-wheeled mayhem is taking place. This gentleman learned that the hard way, after getting a bit too close while some hoon drifts his BMW 3 Series.
Scroll down for the video, and be warned, while there isn't any blood that we can see, some viewers might find the sight of a human getting punted by a BMW disturbing.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe caught again

Tue, 02 Apr 2013

It's been a while since we've seen the upcoming BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe out testing, but we're sort of inclined to ask "Why?" yet again. After all, the 4 Series is what the new 3 Series-based coupes and convertibles will be called, so the idea of another four-door version just sort of seems redundant. In other words, just how different will a 4 Series Gran Coupe be from a 3 Series sedan, aside from perhaps a more rakish roofline or a four-passenger seating configuration? Probably not much, but BMW clearly thinks it can use the additional bodystyle to rake in some extra profits.
Anyway, back to these spy shots. No more of the 4GC's skin has been revealed since the last time we saw it, but we fully expect it to share a lot of its design DNA with the 3 Series sedan, not to mention the attractive 4 Series coupe concept that bowed at this year's Detroit Auto Show.
Powertrain options should carry over direct from the 3 Series line, so we expect to see 428i and 435i models on hand, packing turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines, respectively. We're sure that BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive will be available, and who knows, we could even get a 428d version with the new 2.0-liter turbodiesel four that debuted in the 328d at the New York Auto Show last week, or even an M4 variant.

BMW readying Spartanburg expansion for X7 production

Mon, 24 Mar 2014

Prior to the debut of the original X5 in 1999, the idea of a BMW crossover might have seemed like heresy. But here we are, fifteen years removed from the Frank Stephenson-penned design, and the Bavarian automaker has expanded its crossover lineup to include the X1, X3, X4 and X6, and it's showing no sign of slowing down.
We recently reported that BMW is planning on slotting an X2 in at the bottom of the range between the X1 and X3, but now it's being widely reported that it's got an even larger one to put in at the top of its utility line. That, of course, would be the X7, a long-rumored three-row model that would give BMW a large family hauler to challenge the Mercedes-Benz GL.
According to The Wall Street Journal, BMW is expanding its assembly plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to accommodate production of the X7 alongside the X3, X4 and X5 that it already builds there for local consumption.