I4 40 or M50 - approved used

[Gingernash]

Hello, in process of wanting (not really needing) an i4 - not planning on using for long trips because have diesel that can do that.

Approved used plan - 3ish years old and from dealer just because of the 12 month warranty rather than car supermarket.

Driven both - enjoy both although extra power in m50 is fun. I know I will always be a bit miffed driving a 40 but also know might be best proposition overall.

Basically can get either for similar money but 40 I can get 90% of spec and colour and low mileage but m50 bigger compromise on those things.

Help!

[ZX10R NIN]

Sounds like you want the M50 so just get it, as you say it's not a needed car you want one so buy the one you WANT the most.

[nordboy]

Ooohh! I'm currently musing over the same decision so will be interesting to see/ hear the responses to this..

[Gingernash]

Nordboy - you are probably spending as much time as I am on the approved used site!

[Robertb]

There are some useful comments from owners in the PH i4 buyers guide on the relative merits of both, if you’ve not read it.

[nordboy]

Gingernash said:

Nordboy - you are probably spending as much time as I am on the approved used site!

I maybe won't go approved used, there seems to be many others for sale. As with most things, it'll come down to what I can afford, the AU are pushing my budget.

I'm not sure a 50 would be worth the extra for me either. I'm looking at a 100-130 a day commute so need max range rather than speed tbh. I'm currently working out the differences between sport and m sport etc

[Pickle_Rick]

The i4 is a decent EV. Had you had a look at the ioniq 5n, 6n, M3P? The ioniqs have some excellent lease deals at the moment, eg £570ish 1+23 8000 miles for a 5n, far more driver focused than the beemer and spacious inside. I suspect you'll lose near £500 a month on a 2 year old m50, and be on the hook for previous owners enjoyment of tyres and bmws piss poor warranty.

[the-photographer]

Colleague next to me just went through the same decision process.

He ultimately decided to buy a high spec 40 model versus the M50, more range, equal toys and "lighter" handling

[charltjr]

I ran an M50 for a year. I think the 40 is probably the better car. It’s lighter and more efficient, the M50 could never escape just how heavy it was.

Either one is a very good car.

[Castrol for a knave]

I went well specced 40 over the M50, purely down to range. Not a massive difference but 50/60 miles was worth more than the performance to me.

40 is about 150kg lighter and supposed to handle better.

[Early-bird]

I looked at an M50 but these seemed far better value…

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601088...