Must have options BMW M4 Coupe

[liner33]

I have done a general google search but not getting any recent threads

What are the options to have on a m4 , thinking the HUD might be one , what about the carbon brakes ?

Sunroof or carbon ?

Harmon Kardon worthwhile ?

any more

[KenC]

You would have to be mad to choose the sunroof over carbon. No HUD or HK would be bad neW's.

[Enda78]

HUD
Full leather
HK
Led lights
And DCT

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I'd always go for the sunroof - one of the reasons I've never bought an e92 m3 is the lack of sunroof offered in UK market. What does the carbon actually give you except a vague idea that the weight saving is somehow meaningful in the context of a daily driver on uk roads? But the sunroof is fabulous all of the time.

[nickfrog]

I think the std spec is fine. I don't think any options are going to depreciate at a slower rate than the car overall. It really is a personal thing, not a "must have". Typical example is DCT : it is the worst possible option if you want a manual.

[cerb4.5lee]

Billy_Whizzzz said:

I'd always go for the sunroof - one of the reasons I've never bought an e92 m3 is the lack of sunroof offered in UK market. What does the carbon actually give you except a vague idea that the weight saving is somehow meaningful in the context of a daily driver on uk roads? But the sunroof is fabulous all of the time.

I love sunroofs too and you don't see that many cars with them now as A/C has took hold, a guy on m3cutters had a E92 M3 with a sunroof and it looked strange because I was so used to seeing the carbon roof on them.

The carbon roof does make you chuckle though as it's meant to save a tiny bit of weight/lower the centre of gravity...not much point on a car that weighs over 1600kg in the first place though.

[JNW1]

cerb4.5lee said:

Billy_Whizzzz said:

I'd always go for the sunroof - one of the reasons I've never bought an e92 m3 is the lack of sunroof offered in UK market. What does the carbon actually give you except a vague idea that the weight saving is somehow meaningful in the context of a daily driver on uk roads? But the sunroof is fabulous all of the time.

I love sunroofs too and you don't see that many cars with them now as A/C has took hold, a guy on m3cutters had a E92 M3 with a sunroof and it looked strange because I was so used to seeing the carbon roof on them.

The carbon roof does make you chuckle though as it's meant to save a tiny bit of weight/lower the centre of gravity...not much point on a car that weighs over 1600kg in the first place though.

Tend to agree chaps. Always thought a sunroof was a bit of a waste of time on a car with air-con but my second-hand M3 CS had one fitted and there's no doubt a glass sunroof can help to lift the cabin (especially if it's a black interior). I think I'd have it as a nice to have rather than a must have but I don't think choosing one instead of a carbon roof would have any real downside on an M4; as you say, the weight saving and affect on daily driving is minimal with the carbon roof whereas you get the benefit of more light in the cabin every day with a glass sunroof (or at least you would if this bloody awful weather would improve!).

[KenC]

Talk to a BMW dealer and see how easy it is for them to shift an M4 with a sunroof. Trade bids will be awful. If buying on POP with the intention of handing back then it is a different story.

The carbon roof is a signature feature of an M4.

[liner33]

I dont really want the sunroof but I prefer the roof to be body coloured instead of carbon , thats why I'm heading that way , cant really think the weight saving would be noticeable for me. Of course spraying it would be an option

DCT is a must for sure , much more popular and driving it I can see why

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I've always bought cars with sunroofs - all the BMWs I've ever had including all M3s, and pan roofs on the tourings. I also have a convertible and hate it with the roof up. I have the sunroof open on my daily 5 series almost all the time except in heavy rain. And even when it is shut, the glass roof is great.

Signature or not, I'd always forgo the carbon roof for the sunroof - resale be damned.

[JNW1]

KenC said:

Talk to a BMW dealer and see how easy it is for them to shift an M4 with a sunroof. Trade bids will be awful. If buying on POP with the intention of handing back then it is a different story.

The carbon roof is a signature feature of an M4.

That being the case you'd expect a used M4 with a sunroof to be a bit of bargain then? However, just had a quick look on the AUC website and I don't really see any evidence of cars with a sunroof being priced significantly lower than similar cars with a carbon roof. You'd also expect PCP payments for cars with a sunroof to be a fair bit higher to reflect the much lower residual value - not sure whether they are but I suspect not. In any event, surely you buy a car like an M4 (or indeed any car) for you and not for some future owner? Therefore, if you're ordering new and fancy a sunroof I say spec one and have done!

[Billy_Whizzzz]

JNW1 said:

KenC said:

Talk to a BMW dealer and see how easy it is for them to shift an M4 with a sunroof. Trade bids will be awful. If buying on POP with the intention of handing back then it is a different story.

The carbon roof is a signature feature of an M4.

That being the case you'd expect a used M4 with a sunroof to be a bit of bargain then? However, just had a quick look on the AUC website and I don't really see any evidence of cars with a sunroof being priced significantly lower than similar cars with a carbon roof. You'd also expect PCP payments for cars with a sunroof to be a fair bit higher to reflect the much lower residual value - not sure whether they are but I suspect not. In any event, surely you buy a car like an M4 (or indeed any car) for you and not for some future owner? Therefore, if you're ordering new and fancy a sunroof I say spec one and have done!

Exactly. Zero difference in residuals.

[Patrick Bateman]

Sunroofs are terrific. I'd sod ceramic brakes unless I was using a track- which I wouldn't be anyway.

[nickfrog]

Ceramic discs might be the last thing you want on a track anyway...

[Patrick Bateman]

Carbon ceramic then

[nickfrog]

Whatever they're called. Non-iron discs are not ideal on track unless you're not too fussed about the cost of replacement.

[Patrick Bateman]

That's all we ever hear about being associated with them though is it not?

[nickfrog]

Yes and the only damage to them seems to happen on track days - seen a couple of delaminated discs last year, both at Bedford, unsurprisingly. Looked expensive.

[KenC]

Lack of brake dust is great for clean wheels!

[Timbuk2]

Enda78 said:

HUD
Full leather
HK
Led lights
And DCT

Having one myself, I would agree with this.

Full leather a must. Comfort entry also preferable although I don't have it and don't miss it as I've never had it.

I would also go with HUD, I didn't like it at first but now love being able to see the limit and my speed while not taking my eyes off the road.