Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

G29 Z4 prototype review

Discussing the current generation Z4
User avatar
R60BBA
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1776
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:53 pm
Location: London, United Kingdom

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by R60BBA » Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:47 am

Did any of you guys watch the video?

The presenter confirms that there will be a ‘40i’ version being released (which is basically the prototype car he is driving) and there will also be an M variant.

This is confirmed from 4:00 - 4:22.
Current: 2002 E46 M3
Current: 2004 R53 Cooper S
Current: 2005 997 Carrera S
Gone: 1998 E31 840Ci Sport
Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
Gone: 2001 Z3 E36/7 2.2i San Remo Individual
Gone: 2015 F21 116d M Sport
Gone: 2012 A3 Sportback 1.2TFSI

User avatar
chasBMW
Member
Member
Posts: 457
Joined: Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:42 pm
Location: Hampshire

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by chasBMW » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:27 pm

gwatson wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:51 am
Bing wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:42 am
There isn't going to be a full fat ///M though, just the M140i at the top of the range. Which is a bit of a shame.

Are we sure on that?

Seems to be quite a bit of talk of a full fat ///M on the web.
According to autocar last week there wont be an 'M' version , im guessing that for the actual volume they would shift its not worth the cost of development , I read a very depressing article saying that convertible / 2 seater cars are in terminal decline mainly coz everyone wants to put their bottom pn an SUV seat , heaven knows why
Valencia Orange 35is now gone but well remembered now Porsche Boxster GTS

User avatar
Nictrix
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5423
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:59 pm
Location: Paisley

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Nictrix » Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:52 pm

chasBMW wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 12:27 pm
gwatson wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:51 am
Bing wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:42 am
There isn't going to be a full fat ///M though, just the M140i at the top of the range. Which is a bit of a shame.

Are we sure on that?

Seems to be quite a bit of talk of a full fat ///M on the web.
According to autocar last week there wont be an 'M' version , im guessing that for the actual volume they would shift its not worth the cost of development , I read a very depressing article saying that convertible / 2 seater cars are in terminal decline mainly coz everyone wants to put their bottom pn an SUV seat , heaven knows why
They seem to say M40i quite a lot and maybe that is what is confusing people.
Is this not just the same as saying the M140i or the M135i. They are not really M cars.
2 seater cars are pretty much either a second car or for people with no family from my point of view.
After buying our X6 2 years ago I can see why people like SUVs and they are more practical than a 2 seater.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

User avatar
Bing
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26514
Joined: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Location: Exiled Scot in Maidstone

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Bing » Tue Jun 12, 2018 1:47 pm

gwatson wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:51 am
Bing wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:42 am
There isn't going to be a full fat ///M though, just the M140i at the top of the range. Which is a bit of a shame.
Are we sure on that?

Seems to be quite a bit of talk of a full fat ///M on the web.
I’ve read no M in a number of places, I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Perhaps they will change their minds for the facelift if the car is popular. Had they always planned an M e85/6 ? I don’t know.

Oh, and spot the mistake - I meant M40i obviously :oops:
Current... Silver Grey ///M Roadster, non-flimper spec, Imola Red nappa, permanent ear-to-ear grin 8)

Previous... 3.0Si Sport Roadster, Black Sapphire, Dream Red leather with lots of toys and lots of mods...

User avatar
Flyingfifer
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1995
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:50 am
Location: Fife, Scotland

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Flyingfifer » Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:20 pm

I'm intrigued by the car so far, if its as claimed and the first iteration is a 3l TwinTurbo with 360-380bhp an ///M would have to be quite fruity! Even the base car will be quite a machine. I also like that they seem to have embraced the light weight angle as well (no doubt a Toyota influence). I wont lie though, if the Coupe version of the car is the Supra......... I might jump ship :fuelfire: :?
2006 3.0Si Coupé in Monaco Blau with all the optional trimmings

Angelus666
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2257
Joined: Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:33 pm
Location: Essex
Contact:

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Angelus666 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:51 pm

It's an interesting one on pricing....how much will the M40i be fully loaded, £50kish....how much can Toyota charge for a Supra...£35k max...?

User avatar
Nictrix
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5423
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:59 pm
Location: Paisley

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Nictrix » Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:32 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:51 pm It's an interesting one on pricing....how much will the M40i be fully loaded, £50kish....how much can Toyota charge for a Supra...£35k max...?
If the road going model is as close to the pics on the net it looks like a cracking looking car. Maybe BMW have missed a trick.
As for pricing, Toyota can charge whatever they like, looking around online the old model 20 years ago was selling for around £30k
Cant see it starting at £35k, when £30k in todays money is almost £50k
Shame it wont look exactly like this
http://www.thedrive.com/news/11203/new- ... nly-hybrid
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

User avatar
Flyingfifer
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1995
Joined: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:50 am
Location: Fife, Scotland

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Flyingfifer » Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:39 am

Angelus666 wrote: Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:51 pm It's an interesting one on pricing....how much will the M40i be fully loaded, £50kish....how much can Toyota charge for a Supra...£35k max...?
Toyota have said "this wont be a cheap car" when asked about it, you can expect to pay a sizable premium over the GT86 which is going to be considered as the baby sister of the Supra
2006 3.0Si Coupé in Monaco Blau with all the optional trimmings

User avatar
Nictrix
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5423
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:59 pm
Location: Paisley

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by Nictrix » Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:27 pm

RustyZ4 wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 5:22 pm
Nictrix wrote: Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:15 am Where are people getting the price at under £40k from?
I saw that price on the auto review website, I believe it actually said, expected price £39500,, I think it will be higher but we will see
Sorry to bring this back up, I was reading another members for sale ad of his e89 and it mentioned that the cost new before any discount was almost £50k. This was obviously in 2016.
I really cant see the replacement being any less than this which puts it in a more expensive tax bracket when finally launched.
Bearing in mind this will be 3 years later, I think its going to be higher.
Surely this alone is going to hurt sales, and the first 5 years of its life is taxed an extra £310 a year on top of the normal tax.
Its difficult to work out but if the emissions are similar to the 35is does that mean the first year of tax will be over £1200 followed by 5 years of £450 before dropping to £140 a year?
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

User avatar
skelters
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2640
Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:18 pm
Location: Greenock, Scotland

G29 Z4 prototype review

Post by skelters » Tue Jul 03, 2018 11:28 pm

And another review of the same car on the same track....

https://www.bmwblog.com/tag/g29/
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport. Silver Grey Metallic, Brembo Brakes, HEL Braided Brake Hoses, Machine Monkey Exhaust Tips, Stubby, Piano Black trim, Black Leather, Bilstein B12-Pro-Kit, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on MV2's. Roof Motor in the Boot!

Post Reply