E89 and G29 comparison from my point of view

[craig3.2]

Great review and agree with all of it.

The main issue with buying one is the eye watering deprecation. At the open day the M40i estimated value after 4 years was the payments weren't too crazy but the depreciation was more than the monthly payments. They will make good pre owned buys but like the E89 and Z4M before it finding one in the spec you want is going to be hard as I dont see these selling in good volumes.

Still havent seen one on the road. In person I think they look far better than the press pictures showed.

The interior is also such a lovely place to be, as a cross between a daily and a weekender this fits the bill very nicely indeed.

Yes, depreciation could be a killer for some. However, I have ordered an M40i as a second car and plan to keep it a long time, barring any major problems. Hopefully depreciation will then not be an issue for me. I am into retirement now so not planning any more new second cars.
Just want some enjoyable driving and open top fun in the sun while I am still reasonably fit. I had a new 2016 E89 for a while, sold it a year later but really missed having it as a second car. Hence the reason for ordering a g29.

Good review indeed.
Look forward to seeing it around,as I am in Ayrshire as well.
Hopefully see you and the car at a meet?
Or even the National,in the Lakes,In July?

[NewZdriver]

I think yours is identical to the one I have on order, 2.0 Sport, Alpine White, and Cognac leather. I also specced the technology pack because I just had to have the head-up display after seeing it on the demo car.

Good to see what I am going to get!

Almost!!! Mine is mineral white but it’s difficult to tell from the pics!!! You’ll love the car!!!

[NewZdriver]

Thought I’d post a little update now that I’ve done 1k in the new Z4.

Discovered Sport Plus - I know that sounds ridiculous but hey! So responsive. Way way quicker than the e89 - changes the shift patterns and makes a load more noise. The e89 20i always felt a bit leaden where this certainly doesn’t. Having driven the M40i, I know there’s ultimately no comparison but I don’t feel
short changed!!

Returning average of 32.2 at the moment which is better than the e89 and I’d expect that to improve as the engine loosens up.

No squeaks and rattles.

All in all, blooming brilliant so far. And I love the looks the more I see it. I know this divides opinion but I just love the looks, and boy do you get looked at when you’re out!!

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