[brlawyer]

Just a few weeks into ownership of my 840d, I felt like sharing a few assorted impressions and perhaps get your feedback on them:

- This is, by far, the most "complimented" car I've ever had; basically everyone that sees me in it tells me how great-looking it is;

- I can't get to grips with the dark tint of the rearview mirror - is there any way to adjust its sensitivity? It looks dark even in darker areas, such as garages;

- This is, first and foremost, a driver's car - yet the internal space is great for my tall wife, as well as my kid and his huge child seat - no complaints there;

- As I use the 840d as my weekly driver/commuter, I can't help but feel like it's way more powerful than I will probably ever need it to be - it cruises like nothing else, and driving at the speed limit (120km/h) feels like it's not even starting to tickle the engine. incredible power and torque that makes one feel good;

- I love the B&W audio - it fills the cockpit space perfectly;

- Did I mention this is such a beautiful car?

- I could not imagine driving it without the whole driving assistance/360 camera stuff - that's a very long car;

- Gonna install my summer tires soon - can't wait to feel them on the road;

- I hate the way BMW makes you create an account in order to enable additional user profiles - my Volvo SUV is simpler in this regard;

- and probably THE best thing of it all: an astounding, fantastic, unbelievably great mileage with diesel - I cannot believe a car this size can manage more than 1000 km with a single tank!

And here is a pic of it for those who had missed my first post:

[Singlemalts1]

Congrats & Enjoy!

[snowbimmer]

Of all the red cars in your photo, yours is the best looking and the best color.

[chillo]

another 840d with B&W owner here, mine is a convertible though!
Had mine 3 years and it really does everything!
Just got 40k miles on it and fitted a tdi tuning box last week as couldn't get it remapped without lots of hassle.
So far so good, the mid range shove on it now is very good!
I had to dial back the highest level mapping on the tuning box and the power delivery was bit lumpy, one levbel down and it's nice and smooth.

https://tdi-tuning.com/en-gb/car/bmw...uning-box-chip

[Jon D]

Originally Posted by chillo

Just got 40k miles on it and fitted a tdi tuning box last week as couldn't get it remapped without lots of hassle.
So far so good, the mid range shove on it now is very good!
I had to dial back the highest level mapping on the tuning box and the power delivery was bit lumpy, one levbel down and it's nice and smooth.

Very interesting, did you fit it yourself and do you have the bluetooth version?
Although I find the 840d powerful enough in everyday use I'm very tempted. However, I think I'll wait until the warranty expires. I know they say it leaves no trace in the ECU after it's been disconnected, but you never know...
Also a bit concerned about how the rest of the power train would handle the extra torque and BHP, did you check on that?