BMW i4 M50

[markymark1]

Ordered mine last week just waiting for delivery
.

[rdj001]

Lovely car - had mine on order for a little while, still no firm idea on delivery though. Did dealer give you any clues when to expect it?

[SWoll]

Big fan of these. Get the impression it'll resolve a number of the issues I have with our Model 3 P (seats, adaptive suspension, carplay, matrix headlights, hatchback) and for a well equipped example still looking at < £70k so considerably more affordable than a similarly equipped and performing Taycan.

BMW could be on to a real winner here, looking forward to driving one.

[ds666]

What’s the lead time quoted ?

[markymark1]

rdj001 said:

Lovely car - had mine on order for a little while, still no firm idea on delivery though. Did dealer give you any clues when to expect it?

He did say around March, I'm going to follow up next week to see if he has a firm date.

[Heres Johnny]

SWoll said:

Big fan of these. Get the impression it'll resolve a number of the issues I have with our Model 3 P (seats, adaptive suspension, carplay, matrix headlights, hatchback) and for a well equipped example still looking at < £70k so considerably more affordable than a similarly equipped and performing Taycan.

BMW could be on to a real winner here, looking forward to driving one.

I'm tempted too, but its back to what we've spoken about before - do you / I want close on 70k sunk into an EV and not 40k or less on an electric runaround and something more irresponsible/exotic for the longer journeys

[GAVGOLF]

Love that - looks very similar to my spec san remo green and cognac interior

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/l6iygh9...

[SWoll]

Heres Johnny said:

SWoll said:

Big fan of these. Get the impression it'll resolve a number of the issues I have with our Model 3 P (seats, adaptive suspension, carplay, matrix headlights, hatchback) and for a well equipped example still looking at < £70k so considerably more affordable than a similarly equipped and performing Taycan.

BMW could be on to a real winner here, looking forward to driving one.

I'm tempted too, but its back to what we've spoken about before - do you / I want close on 70k sunk into an EV and not 40k or less on an electric runaround and something more irresponsible/exotic for the longer journeys

100%. Was thinking it's a vehicle that would possibly do a better job of offering a 'rounded' experience than a Taycan perhaps? Smaller, lighter, better range, quite a bit cheaper?

Even at £70k though, for our usage I'd still be leaning towards



+



With a £5k war chest for the inevitable maintenance and fuel bill.

GAVGOLF said:

Love that - looks very similar to my spec san remo green and cognac interior

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/l6iygh9...

Best combo definitely, although do also like Brooklyn Grey in the flesh.

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 10th November 16:02

[markymark1]

I did test a Tycan CT on the configurator it came out to £115k so i have made a saving.

[SWoll]

markymark1 said:

I did test a Tycan CT on the configurator it came out to £115k so i have made a saving.

Yep. Those options really do add up don't they?

Fine man math's at work there BTW.

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 10th November 16:31

[Muzzer79]

markymark1 said:

I did test a Tycan CT on the configurator it came out to £115k so i have made a saving.

Excellent man maths.

[RobDickinson]

SWoll said:

100%. Was thinking it's a vehicle that would possibly do a better job of offering a 'rounded' experience than a Taycan perhaps? Smaller, lighter, better range, quite a bit cheaper?

https://ev-database.org/car/1519/BMW-i4-M50

"Weight Unladen (EU) 2290 kg"

https://ev-database.org/car/1393/Porsche-Taycan

"Weight Unladen (EU) 2125 kg"


???

[survivalist]

SWoll said:

Heres Johnny said:

SWoll said:

Big fan of these. Get the impression it'll resolve a number of the issues I have with our Model 3 P (seats, adaptive suspension, carplay, matrix headlights, hatchback) and for a well equipped example still looking at < £70k so considerably more affordable than a similarly equipped and performing Taycan.

BMW could be on to a real winner here, looking forward to driving one.

I'm tempted too, but its back to what we've spoken about before - do you / I want close on 70k sunk into an EV and not 40k or less on an electric runaround and something more irresponsible/exotic for the longer journeys

100%. Was thinking it's a vehicle that would possibly do a better job of offering a 'rounded' experience than a Taycan perhaps? Smaller, lighter, better range, quite a bit cheaper?

Even at £70k though, for our usage I'd still be leaning towards



+



With a £5k war chest for the inevitable maintenance and fuel bill.

GAVGOLF said:

Love that - looks very similar to my spec san remo green and cognac interior

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/configid/l6iygh9...

Best combo definitely, although do also like Brooklyn Grey in the flesh.

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 10th November 16:02

Depends on your annual mileage I guess. For mine you’d be better if with just the Maserati.

[SWoll]

RobDickinson said:

SWoll said:

100%. Was thinking it's a vehicle that would possibly do a better job of offering a 'rounded' experience than a Taycan perhaps? Smaller, lighter, better range, quite a bit cheaper?

https://ev-database.org/car/1519/BMW-i4-M50

"Weight Unladen (EU) 2290 kg"

https://ev-database.org/car/1393/Porsche-Taycan

"Weight Unladen (EU) 2125 kg"


???

The 79kWh 4S saloon weighed 2320KG when Bjorn tested it. With the larger 93kWh battery and extra weight of the CT it's got to be over 2400KG in reality?

The BMW is heavier than I remembered though. Bit of a bloater for the size of it?

survivalist said:

Depends on your annual mileage I guess. For mine you’d be better if with just the Maserati.

10-15k of city mileage. School run, short commutes, shopping trips and general daily trudge that a small EV is perfect for. The Maser would be for long trips and weekend blasts, would barely get warmed up on most of our trips.

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 10th November 21:01

[SDK]

markymark1 said:

Ordered mine last week just waiting for delivery
.

That is the colour I would go for too but those 20” wheels significantly reduce range.

[RobDickinson]

SWoll said:

RobDickinson said:

The 79kWh 4S saloon weighed 2320KG when Bjorn tested it. With the larger 93kWh battery and extra weight of the CT it's got to be over 2400KG in reality?

I guess the 4S would be a more comparable vehicle, thats down as 2215 kg EU (which I think is supposed to include a 75kg driver?) but depends on the options on Porsche I suspect.


And yes the i4 is a lardass, its 100kg+ more than a plaid.

[gangzoom]

Muzzer79 said:

markymark1 said:

I did test a Tycan CT on the configurator it came out to £115k so i have made a saving.

Excellent man maths.

You need to celebrate that amazing 'saving' by buying some other toys .

Something like this would look fantastic on the roof, and you will be doing your bit for the environment....sort off.



My old 335i was the most unreliable combustion car I owned, but it was also heads and shoulders the best. The pricing of the i4 actually looks great compared to other EVs, and if BMW does something about that nose with the LCI refresh its a very tempting car to 'down size' to from our current Tesla.

[SWoll]

gangzoom said:

My old 335i was the most unreliable combustion car I owned, but it was also heads and shoulders the best. The pricing of the i4 actually looks great compared to other EVs, and if BMW does something about that nose with the LCI refresh its a very tempting car to 'down size' to from our current Tesla.

Blimey GZ, that would be a considerable downsize from a Model X especially with it being based on a shared platform?

I do find it interesting the number of current Tesla owners who appear to have been waiting for BMW to release a compelling EV product though (discounting the i3 due to size and range). Really seems to have sparked interest.

[markymark1]

SWoll said:

Yep. Those options really do add up don't they?

Fine man math's at work there BTW.

Edited by SWoll on Wednesday 10th November 16:31

I thought so to.

[markymark1]

gangzoom said:

Muzzer79 said:

markymark1 said:

I did test a Tycan CT on the configurator it came out to £115k so i have made a saving.

Excellent man maths.

You need to celebrate that amazing 'saving' by buying some other toys .

Something like this would look fantastic on the roof, and you will be doing your bit for the environment....sort off.

[Img]https://s14761.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/09/Scott-Addict-eRIDE-2021-E-Road-Bike-Rennrad-Review-Test-145.jpg[/thumb]

My old 335i was the most unreliable combustion car I owned, but it was also heads and shoulders the best. The pricing of the i4 actually looks great compared to other EVs, and if BMW does something about that nose with the LCI refresh its a very tempting car to 'down size' to from our current Tesla.

[Img]https://live.staticflickr.com/3673/9314777943_21da96006d_k_d.jpg[/thumb]

I have one of these bit hard to lift on the roof.