The previous generation BMW 4 Series is definitely sexier than its successor. We won't judge you if you don't feel that way, and we certainly hope to be able to look at it one day and say it's the prettiest 4er ever made.
Production of the F3X generation BMW 4 Series started in 2013. It's the same car beneath the skin as the era's 3er, and the reason behind the different name was the Munich auto firm's desire to differentiate it from it. The Coupe (F32), Convertible (F33), and Gran Coupe (F36) body styles made up the family, which came with gasoline and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, and rear- or rear-biased all-wheel drive systems.
The M series was at the top of the range, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six. In the normal M4, the gasoline engine produced 425 hp (425 ps/317 kW). The output went up to hp (444 ps/331 kW) in the M4 Competition, and the M4 CS was even punchier at 444 hp (450 ps/331 kW). Topping the lineup were the M4 GTS and M4 DTM Champion Edition, which had 493 hp (500 ps/368 kW) on tap and 37 lb-ft (50 Nm) of torque more at 443 lb-ft (600 Nm). The GTS took 3.7 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 kph) and could run out of breath at 190 mph (305 kph).
Many tuners still have plenty of components on their shelves for the F3X generation BMW 4 Series and M4, so whether you want a beefed up body kit, reupholstered interior, different wheels, stiffer suspension, or more power, name it, and it's available. And if the looks are the only thing that gets your heart racing, then you should check out Liberty Walk's proposal. It's a very wide 4er featuring the usual upgrades that the Japanese tuner is known for, and it is in great overall condition. However, there are a couple of drawbacks: first, it's a right-hand drive example that was originally destined for the Land of the Rising Sun, and second, it's not a full-blown M4 but a normal 4er.
Photo: Liberty Walk
Still, it does feature a 3.0-liter unit under the hood with turbocharging hooked up to a manual transmission. The exact lump is impossible to point out since the listing doesn't say anything about it. However, we are looking at the 435i or the 440i, as these were the only models that came with a gasoline-powered six-banger. The former had just a little over 300 horsepower available via the right pedal when it rolled off the line at the Dingolfing factory in Germany, and the latter was punchier by roughly 20 horsepower. Therefore, the tuning potential is there, and if you have enough money in the bank, you can turn it into a supercar killer, far more powerful and agile than the M4.
Finished in a nice shade of white, the premium compact sports coupe has an adjustable apron attached to the stock bumper. Liberty Walk's signature bolt-on fender flares are one of the defining traits. It also has a spoiler attached to the trunk lid and a new diffuser with cutouts for the four exhaust pipes. The dual-tone V-spoke alloys, mixing silver for the lips and gold for the central part, measure 19 inches in diameter, and together with the black roof, they provide some contrast to the exterior of the car. Don't worry about the extremely low ground clearance; this two-door fixed-roof 4er has it by choice due to the added adjustable air suspension. The driver can select how many inches the vehicle should have between its belly and the road at the push of a button via the remote control in the cabin.
Leather upholstery in black is the dominating material inside. It is in good overall condition, featuring the usual trim and equipment, including the larger version of the infotainment screen, electrically adjustable front seats with memory and heating functions, dusk-sensing headlamps, and a few added bits like the dashcam. The digital display reveals that it has 29,900 km (18,580 miles) under its belt, which is not bad at all for a vehicle born ten years ago, as it is said to be a 2013 model. Liberty Walk themselves are looking to find a new home for it, and they're not asking for an arm and a leg. In fact, you can make it yours by paying 4.68 million yen, which equals $32,875 at the current exchange rates.
Mind you, that's pretty much the car's actual value when factoring in the aftermarket upgrades mentioned above. And for a barely-driven copy, it's certainly not bad at all. So, assuming you're into the wide-body kits of the Japanese tuner (I know I am), would you consider buying it? And would you ignore that it's a right-hand drive copy? Let us know what you think about it and if it is a good deal or not.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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