Thoughts please ?

Huzee4 · Jun 27, 2020

Just been with number one son to see this beauty, pre reg, delivery miles only, £34k !

Any feedback on the difference in performance and fuel economy in the 20i and the 30i ?

It's for him not me by the way, I'm under strict orders to stop buying cars

john-e89 · Jun 27, 2020

That’s a beaut...! I do wish people would stop putting pics of these cars up....want...!! :lol:

Sorry I can’t help with your question Huzee, all I can say is I have driven a 20i and found it to have decent and plenty of power so the 30i should be a cracker. Best of luck...!

:driving:

Huzee4 · Jun 27, 2020

john-e89 said:
That’s a beaut...! I do wish people would stop putting pics of these cars up....want...!! :lol:

Sorry I can’t help with your question Huzee, all I can say is I have driven a 20i and found it to have decent and plenty of power so the 30i should be a cracker. Best of luck...! :driving:

Thanks John, I want him to have it as he still lives at home and I’ll be able to pinch it ! :driving:

dr_john · Jun 27, 2020

I believe the official fuel figures are the same for the 20i and the 30i, it’s the same engine with different mapping.

I’m very pleased with my 20i, returns around 38mpg in a very mixed bag of journeys. For reference, my old E89 20i used to give about 32mpg over similar driving.

Rucky · Jun 27, 2020

"I believe the official fuel figures are the same for the 20i and the 30i, it’s the same engine with different mapping."

Isnt the 20i a 2 liter 4 cylinder and the 30i a 6 cylinder 3.0 liter?

Cant be just just mapping?

( The E85 2.5 6 cyl and the e85 3.0 6 cyl return similar mileage - we achieved 35 on a european tour in the 2.5 and the current 3.0si does anything between 26 and 36 on a run)

enuff_zed · Jun 27, 2020

Rucky said:
Isnt the 20i a 2 liter 4 cylinder and the 30i a 6 cylinder 3.0 liter?

Nope.

Rucky said:
Cant be just just mapping?

Yup.

Rucky · Jun 27, 2020

Well thats downright sneaky! I thought the whole point was to have the 6cy engine over the 4 cyl.

So the 20i and 30i both get the 4cyl engines and now you need to buy a M40 to get a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder?

Never mind , they will all be electric soon, Ill stick with the 30si straight 6

Always learning.

Huzee4 · Jun 27, 2020

Rucky said:
Well thats downright sneaky! I thought the whole point was to have the 6cy engine over the 4 cyl.

So the 20i and 30i both get the 4cyl engines and now you need to buy a M40 to get a 3.0 liter 6 cylinder?

Never mind , they will all be electric soon, Ill stick with the 30si straight 6

Always learning.

Nothing is as it seems with BMW model numbers, I’m constantly asked if my Zed is a 3.5, I just say yes now it’s easier :lol:

Wyldie85 · Jun 27, 2020

The 30i gets a very good write up of being the nice sweet spot between punchy performance and economy. The 2.0i is light but perhaps a little lacking and the M40i is heavier, but then you get that glorious straight six noise.
Lots of reviews online and on YouTube on the 30i. If it has all the bits your son wants then it’s worth a serious look.

Huzee4 · Jun 28, 2020

Thanks all for your help and comments, I think he will be introducing himself on the Forum within the next week or so

buzyg · Jun 28, 2020

Huzee4 said:
Thanks all for your help and comments, I think he will be introducing himself on the Forum within the next week or so

Look forward to hearing from him. Make sure he post up some more pics. :wink:

Huzee4 · Jun 28, 2020

buzyg said:
Huzee4 said:

Thanks all for your help and comments, I think he will be introducing himself on the Forum within the next week or so

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Look forward to hearing from him. Make sure he post up some more pics. :wink:

Thanks, he’s bought it this afternoon and picks it up tomorrow, can’t see him sleeping tonight, best feeling in the world

ZedPhwoah · Jun 28, 2020

For that money I’d be tempted by an F-Type... #JustSaying :tumbleweed:

oke:

Huzee4 · Jun 28, 2020

ZedPhwoah said:
For that money I’d be tempted by an F-Type... #JustSaying :tumbleweed: oke:

he’s grown up with Zeds, it was inevitable

handymanuk · Jun 28, 2020

Looks great. I actually do really like the all black look. Nice!

Mr Tidy · Jun 28, 2020

Huzee4 said:
Thanks, he’s bought it this afternoon and picks it up tomorrow, can’t see him sleeping tonight, best feeling in the world

Great news.

Hopefully he'll stop driving it long enough to take a few photos for when he joins the forum!

Huzee4 · Jun 30, 2020

Went with number one son yesterday to collect his new car, got to say that I didn’t like the G29 at first but seeing it in the flesh and now having driven it I’m in totally converted, it’s stunning. He’s in work right now probably getting nothing done and dreaming of the drive home at 5 o’clock. When he’s finished wearing out the Michelins I’m sure he’ll sign up and post some pics

Wyldie85 · Jun 30, 2020

Congrats to your son. Lovely car and I’m sure he’s enjoying it immensely. They’re much better in the flesh and the cabin is a great place to be.

mackharry · Jun 30, 2020

Great looking car and nice to see a love of zeds being passed down a generation

dr_john · Jul 1, 2020

Good looking car, have fun!

In all the excitement I seem to have missed exactly which model you went for?

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