G29 Z4 - anyone else ordering?
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I've spent today enquiring with a few dealers now they're up on the configurator. Seems to be a bit of inconsistency between them on whether any movement on price is possible this early and firm delivery times.
Also slightly disappointed BMW UK appear to have restricted the choice so much. All the European markets get a lot more freedom on option choices (i.e. you can spec Harman Kardon or Active Cruise on their own) but here everything is bundled into expensive packs. Not clear why, can't be WLTP if it's not the same in other markets. And it's nice that Metallic paint is free but only 4 colours to choose from
Still I'll be chatting to them again tomorrow and will hopefully have something ordered this week! It was always going to be touching £50k for the M40i which I think is justified by the high standard spec and M2 levels of performance with it's recent 7.55 'ring time
Also slightly disappointed BMW UK appear to have restricted the choice so much. All the European markets get a lot more freedom on option choices (i.e. you can spec Harman Kardon or Active Cruise on their own) but here everything is bundled into expensive packs. Not clear why, can't be WLTP if it's not the same in other markets. And it's nice that Metallic paint is free but only 4 colours to choose from
Still I'll be chatting to them again tomorrow and will hopefully have something ordered this week! It was always going to be touching £50k for the M40i which I think is justified by the high standard spec and M2 levels of performance with it's recent 7.55 'ring time
The thing is at close to £50k it puts itself right up against a 718 Boxster. I wouldn't want to order one without knowing what it was like to actually drive. My m240i is far from being a sports car, and the previous Z4s have not been sports cars either dynamically. Maybe it will surprise us but I think it will be more GT. For that money it would be the 718 everytime for me, likely dynamically superior and almost as quick in a straight line. It may not have a 6 cylinder engine but the x40i isn't particularly
characterful. No doubt the Porsche is less well equipped as well, but as a driver's car I can't see it coming close.
characterful. No doubt the Porsche is less well equipped as well, but as a driver's car I can't see it coming close.
Well I got my order in today! Went for the M40i (obviously) in Black Sapphire with Ivory White leather. Turns out the spec I posted on the previous page isn't offered in the UK so decided on this instead. Added the 'Driving Assistant Pack' which includes Active Cruise and Lane Assist. Came in at £49,950 so a shade under £50k. Very happy will be an awesome car for the money. Can't wait to be back behind the wheel of a BMW, now for the long wait until March... 
I'll be getting a 30i in May through work car scheme, not a car I'd ever consider buying but hey looking forward to testing it out! Right now though I can't find any reviews or videos relating to the 30i, I'm interested to know how it sounds and drives. Mines an M-sport, but i think all 30i's are.
Spec is:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Magma Red Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching (<- not on the configurator?)
Gloss black interior trim
M-Sport Plus Pack
Comfort Pack
Technology Pack
EDIT: Magma red is not the UK configurator at the moment but is on german configurator. And 30i is available in both m-sport and sport trim.
Spec is:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Magma Red Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching (<- not on the configurator?)
Gloss black interior trim
M-Sport Plus Pack
Comfort Pack
Technology Pack
EDIT: Magma red is not the UK configurator at the moment but is on german configurator. And 30i is available in both m-sport and sport trim.
Edited by Adz The Heeb on Monday 11th February 23:17
Adz The Heeb said:
I'll be getting a 30i in May through work car scheme, not a car I'd ever consider buying but hey looking forward to testing it out! Right now though I can't find any reviews or videos relating to the 30i, I'm interested to know how it sounds and drives. Mines an M-sport, but i think all 30i's are.
Spec is:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Magma Red Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching (<- not on the configurator?)
Gloss black interior trim
M-Sport Plus Pack
Comfort Pack
Technology Pack
EDIT: Magma red is not the UK configurator at the moment but is on german configurator. And 30i is available in both m-sport and sport trim.
Sounds good, congrats on the order Spec is:
Black Sapphire Metallic
Magma Red Vernasca Leather with contrast stitching (<- not on the configurator?)
Gloss black interior trim
M-Sport Plus Pack
Comfort Pack
Technology Pack
EDIT: Magma red is not the UK configurator at the moment but is on german configurator. And 30i is available in both m-sport and sport trim.
I think the 30i will suit well as it gets good reviews in other BMWs. Obviously won’t have the soundtrack of the M40i but still fast and better on fuel
I’m expecting mine to arrive in the next 3-4 weeks. My chosen spec has also disappeared of the UK configurator so I’m not quite sure what’s going on there!
I had a short drive in a 20i version at the weekend. Interior very good, especially good seats I thought. Ride and handling much much better than previous versions of the Z4 I've driven, the ride had a nice suppleness to it, while steering had reasonable feel too. I wish the suspension on my m240i was as good.
However, my goodness it was slow and the engine a bit bland. I'm not in the market for one but suspect the m40i version will make a decent drive as long as they don't ruin the suspension, although I suspect I'd still go for a boxster at that money.
However, my goodness it was slow and the engine a bit bland. I'm not in the market for one but suspect the m40i version will make a decent drive as long as they don't ruin the suspension, although I suspect I'd still go for a boxster at that money.
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