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- Lifer
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Unless you must have a 3litre and want some exhaust noise, enhanced by an aftermarket ‘Zorst’ as the youth say.....a 30i is a good buy though, less tax, fuel etc, for everyday and weekend use plenty enough grunt, makes sense imo. I wouldn’t personally as I’d want said exhaust and some anti social noise...... but that’s the only reason really.
What I cannot, for the life of me understand is, why have none, and I mean none, of these cars got the driver assistant pack with adaptive cruise? I’ve not yet seen one with it on any model, and I know as if an M40i with adaptive cruise popped up I’d have it, but there aren’t any, nor have there been any since launch unless one has slipped my net... Why wouldn’t you spec adaptive cruise if you’ve gone to the expense of ordering a new car..?
Must be just me being bone idle...
What I cannot, for the life of me understand is, why have none, and I mean none, of these cars got the driver assistant pack with adaptive cruise? I’ve not yet seen one with it on any model, and I know as if an M40i with adaptive cruise popped up I’d have it, but there aren’t any, nor have there been any since launch unless one has slipped my net... Why wouldn’t you spec adaptive cruise if you’ve gone to the expense of ordering a new car..?
Must be just me being bone idle...
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
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The 2l is good, you can feel the weight loss and the handling is sharp.. had a 20i as a loaner.
My M40i has the drivers assistance pack (and comfort/tech) - it was a stock purchase.
My M40i has the drivers assistance pack (and comfort/tech) - it was a stock purchase.
- enzed4
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Interesting, all ours are specced with Driving Assistand as standard - does this include adaptive cruise or is that on top of Driving assistant?john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:20 pm
What I cannot, for the life of me understand is, why have none, and I mean none, of these cars got the driver assistant pack with adaptive cruise? I’ve not yet seen one with it on any model, and I know as if an M40i with adaptive cruise popped up I’d have it, but there aren’t any, nor have there been any since launch unless one has slipped my net... Why wouldn’t you spec adaptive cruise if you’ve gone to the expense of ordering a new car..?
Model Highlights:
•19" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 800 M Bicolour Cerium Grey with performance tyres
•BMW Head-Up display
•BMW Live Cockpit professional with 10.25’’ display
•Driving Assistant
•Harman / kardon surround system
•M sport brakes
•M Sport differential
•M Sport seats for driver and front passenge
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
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- Lifer
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The driving assistant pack here is a £900 option that has adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, collision warnings and emergency braking, it’s not standard. Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging, Harman Kardon, head up display and parking assist are the technology pack option @ £1800. Sounds like you get more for your buck in NZ but maybe the car costs more in the first place..?enzed4 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:04 amInteresting, all ours are specced with Driving Assistand as standard - does this include adaptive cruise or is that on top of Driving assistant?john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:20 pm
What I cannot, for the life of me understand is, why have none, and I mean none, of these cars got the driver assistant pack with adaptive cruise? I’ve not yet seen one with it on any model, and I know as if an M40i with adaptive cruise popped up I’d have it, but there aren’t any, nor have there been any since launch unless one has slipped my net... Why wouldn’t you spec adaptive cruise if you’ve gone to the expense of ordering a new car..?
Model Highlights:
•19" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 800 M Bicolour Cerium Grey with performance tyres
•BMW Head-Up display
•BMW Live Cockpit professional with 10.25’’ display
•Driving Assistant
•Harman / kardon surround system
•M sport brakes
•M Sport differential
•M Sport seats for driver and front passenge
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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- enzed4
- Lifer
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Ha - no 'maybe' about it John. We're looking at around $133,000 NZD (and we only have the M40i available - BMW NZ couldn't see a market for the other models here). Or around £66,500. You could spec the driving assistant pack (and a bunch of other things) and still come out way under . Literally the price you pay for living in such a small market.john-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:01 amThe driving assistant pack here is a £900 option that has adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, collision warnings and emergency braking, it’s not standard. Enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging, Harman Kardon, head up display and parking assist are the technology pack option @ £1800. Sounds like you get more for your buck in NZ but maybe the car costs more in the first place..?enzed4 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2020 10:04 amInteresting, all ours are specced with Driving Assistand as standard - does this include adaptive cruise or is that on top of Driving assistant?john-e89 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:20 pm
What I cannot, for the life of me understand is, why have none, and I mean none, of these cars got the driver assistant pack with adaptive cruise? I’ve not yet seen one with it on any model, and I know as if an M40i with adaptive cruise popped up I’d have it, but there aren’t any, nor have there been any since launch unless one has slipped my net... Why wouldn’t you spec adaptive cruise if you’ve gone to the expense of ordering a new car..?
Model Highlights:
•19" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 800 M Bicolour Cerium Grey with performance tyres
•BMW Head-Up display
•BMW Live Cockpit professional with 10.25’’ display
•Driving Assistant
•Harman / kardon surround system
•M sport brakes
•M Sport differential
•M Sport seats for driver and front passenge
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- Wyldie85
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I miss adaptive cruise control. I had it on the S5 and it worked brilliantly.
I’ve still not seen the driver assist pack on these ex demo cars or any on autotrader. Seems odd that many don’t have this.
I’ve still not seen the driver assist pack on these ex demo cars or any on autotrader. Seems odd that many don’t have this.
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- Lifer
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Exactly, I’m pretty sure I’ve looked at every M40i in grey, black and red since approx last June and not one has adaptive cruise, you’d think at least a few would have been specced with it, unless they’re all demo’s I’m guessing..?
Out of interest why didn’t you spec it Wyldie..or did you buy 2nd hand..?
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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I managed to get myself a very low mileage First Edition recently. Very happy to be back in a Z (especially another Orange one) as been on the look out for a while for a M40i at the right price. Very different to the 35is (which I still miss) but much more refined and a fabulous GT car. It’s better than my M2 IMO, which is really saying something!
Anyway, the First Edition comes with everything including the Driving Assistance Package. However it does not include Active Cruse unless you spec it with the code 5DF. The DAP without AC is code 5AS. Interesting thing is that whichever build code you spec it’s still £900 with or without Active Cruise. I guess not everyone wants Active Cruise.
Anyway, the First Edition comes with everything including the Driving Assistance Package. However it does not include Active Cruse unless you spec it with the code 5DF. The DAP without AC is code 5AS. Interesting thing is that whichever build code you spec it’s still £900 with or without Active Cruise. I guess not everyone wants Active Cruise.
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2014-16: E89 35is - Valencia Orange X2 (gone but not forgotten)
2016-17: F33 440i
2017-17: E85 2.5si
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2019-23: G29 M40i First Edition (more stunning than the M2)
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- Wyldie85
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Exactly, I’m pretty sure I’ve looked at every M40i in grey, black and red since approx last June and not one has adaptive cruise, you’d think at least a few would have been specced with it, unless they’re all demo’s I’m guessing..?john-e89 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 18, 2020 12:40 pmExactly, I’m pretty sure I’ve looked at every M40i in grey, black and red since approx last June and not one has adaptive cruise, you’d think at least a few would have been specced with it, unless they’re all demo’s I’m guessing..?
Out of interest why didn’t you spec it Wyldie..or did you buy 2nd hand..?
Out of interest why didn’t you spec it Wyldie..or did you buy 2nd hand..?
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Mine was a seven month old ex demo at the dealership so no choices on spec. But it only had ten miles and £16k+ off a new one so it was a no brainer.
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The Driving Assistance Package does not seem to be a popular option in the UK as very few cars seem to have it. Don’t know why BMW didn’t include it in the launch models as the manufacturers usually include all available options on at least some of these cars so that potential buyers can see what they offer in real life.
This is not an option that I chose to spec on my direct order g29 as I don’t do very much motorway driving, where I think the Adaptive Cruise Control would be very useful.
This is not an option that I chose to spec on my direct order g29 as I don’t do very much motorway driving, where I think the Adaptive Cruise Control would be very useful.
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Maybe you won’t see it until some customer cars, as opposed to demonstrater cars, start to filter onto the used market. I know Sars doesn’t like it for example but I’m an adaptive fan, wouldn’t really want a G29 without it so patience is the order of the day I guess..........only problem is I don’t have any........
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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Our Golf has it and I hate it, It’s not intuitive enough, whereas my Mercedes it’s great, I don’t have to do anything on the motorway apart from stay awakejohn-e89 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:18 pm Maybe you won’t see it until some customer cars, as opposed to demonstrater cars, start to filter onto the used market. I know Sars doesn’t like it for example but I’m an adaptive fan, wouldn’t really want a G29 without it so patience is the order of the day I guess..........only problem is I don’t have any........
That said I wouldn’t miss it if it didn’t have it, whereas cruise is absolutely essential in this day and age
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Earlier this week there was a Black 12k miles M40i on the Approved Used site with the elusive Driver Assistant pack for £34,950 - is the new owner on here?
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There is a M40i with the Driving assistant pack including the Active cruise control with "stop and go" on the UK approved used site.
https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202003037957307
https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202003037957307
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You got me all excited there until I saw it was white....Pyranha wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 3:06 pm There is a M40i with the Active cruise control with the Driving assistant pack including the Active cruise control with "stop and go" on the UK approved used site.
https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202003037957307
M roady...OEM CSL’s, strut brace, Remus back boxes, ZHP
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
G29
MR2 MK 2
E89 35i project car...mapped 365bhp, M4 stoppers & wheels, KWV3’s, H&R front ARB, M3 front arms, strut brace Eisenmann cat back race exhaust, VRSF downpipes inbound
E89 35is
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