We recently rented a BMW M440i xDrive, and this week we give our first impressions of how this sporty coupe performed on the highway and at our track. We also offer advice on whether you should skip test drives due to COVID-19, if an Audi Q3 or Volvo XC40 is better for a city-dweller, the performance of winter run-flat tires, why some cars in Canada and Europe never make it to the US, and why importing a foreign car might be prohibitively expensive.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:22 – 2021 BMW 4 Series First Impressions
11:06 – Question #1: Is it a good idea to skip the test drive when purchasing a car during the pandemic?
15:19 – Question #2: Do regular winter tires perform better than run-flat winter tires?
17:11 – Question #3: Why some cars in Canada and Europe never make it to the US?
20:35 – Question #4: Does Gabe ever open his college textbooks in his background?
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First Drive: 2021 BMW 4 Series Doubles As Sporty Coupe and Highway Cruiser
2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive
2019 BMW Z4 Quick Drive
Getting your tires ready for winter: Advice from Consumer Reports
Winter Driving Tips
Coronavirus Resource Hub
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