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Have we just taken possession of the last Z4’s

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Post by ronk » Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:38 pm

Part of the new car experience is sitting down and working what you want - then to be given a take it or leave it choice at delivery time isn’t good. :thumbsdown:
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Post by john-e89 » Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:48 pm

I can’t verify that of course and it’s based on conjecture unless the guy I spoke to knows for 100% thats whats happening which again I can’t confirm. I’m going to ask the question straight to them, and I’d want something signing to back up what they say if it’s wrong.
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Post by Ian J » Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:39 pm

sars wrote: Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:12 pm
Alas I am currently zedless. It hurts.

But you are in Madeira which is excellent compensation :D

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Post by Scubaregs » Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:23 pm

I'd be surprised if Porsche, or any manufacturer, was doing that, it's breach of contract and could open up a whole can of worms.
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Post by sars » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:19 pm

Ian J wrote: Sat Sep 11, 2021 6:39 pm
sars wrote: Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:12 pm
Alas I am currently zedless. It hurts.

But you are in Madeira which is excellent compensation :D
Apart from it’s raining today :x
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Post by ori » Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:24 pm

My car update is that production is scheduled for 4th October. May move forward, but unlikely now.
Deliver scheduled for 24th October.

Really do think this rumour of production stopping is bs.

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Post by ori » Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:03 pm

Checked with BMW today. Car should be going into production next week. I can’t bloody wait. Delivery still scheduled for week of 25th oct.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:19 pm

sars wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:19 pm Apart from it’s raining today
To be fair it tends to rain somewhere in Madeira every day in my experience as a former time-share owner. But there is usually a dry bit somewhere!

At least we are in October now so getting nearer to your delivery day. :thumbsup:
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Post by sars » Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:41 am

ori wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:03 pm Checked with BMW today. Car should be going into production next week. I can’t bloody wait. Delivery still scheduled for week of 25th oct.
What date did you place your order Ori, mine was 14th June, delivery is also scheduled for the last week in October
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Post by blaster1956 » Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:22 am

Ori / Sars - what options did you spec on your cars? My M40i order is currently poverty spec (bar a wind deflector), but just wondering if all options are still currently available to order in case I decide to add any later!
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Post by sars » Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:33 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:19 pm
sars wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:19 pm Apart from it’s raining today
To be fair it tends to rain somewhere in Madeira every day in my experience as a former time-share owner. But there is usually a dry bit somewhere!

At least we are in October now so getting nearer to your delivery day. :thumbsup:
It’s a lovely place, will certainly go back, last weekend we were walking up in the Yorkshire Worlds at the top of a hill looking down over Millington below us, the height is around 180 m above sea level, our villa was at 350 m and the highest peak was 1820 m which is above low level clouds and as such often sunny. You gotta love hills though :D
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blaster1956 wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:22 am Ori / Sars - what options did you spec on your cars? My M40i order is currently poverty spec (bar a wind deflector), but just wondering if all options are still currently available to order in case I decide to add any later!
Mine has the Technology, comfort and driving assistance packs. I would suggest that the Technology and comfort packs are a must. The technology pack because the standard stereo is probably not adequate to enjoy music with the top down, I can’t find the specification for the standard but it will probably be 100 watts over six speakers. The comfort pack has a the wind deflector, heated steering, lumber support etcetera. I’m not a fan of adaptive headlights so did not go with the visibility pack. Have you gone for the M40i?
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Post by blaster1956 » Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:39 am

sars wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 10:33 am
Mr Tidy wrote: Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:19 pm
sars wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:19 pm Apart from it’s raining today
To be fair it tends to rain somewhere in Madeira every day in my experience as a former time-share owner. But there is usually a dry bit somewhere!

At least we are in October now so getting nearer to your delivery day. :thumbsup:
It’s a lovely place, will certainly go back, last weekend we were walking up in the Yorkshire Worlds at the top of a hill looking down over Millington below us, the height is around 180 m above sea level, our villa was at 350 m and the highest peak was 1820 m which is above low level clouds and as such often sunny. You gotta love hills though :D

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blaster1956 wrote: Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:22 am Ori / Sars - what options did you spec on your cars? My M40i order is currently poverty spec (bar a wind deflector), but just wondering if all options are still currently available to order in case I decide to add any later!
Mine has the Technology, comfort and driving assistance packs. I would suggest that the Technology and comfort packs are a must. The technology pack because the standard stereo is probably not adequate to enjoy music with the top down, I can’t find the specification for the standard but it will probably be 100 watts over six speakers. The comfort pack has a the wind deflector, heated steering, lumber support etcetera. I’m not a fan of adaptive headlights so did not go with the visibility pack. Have you gone for the M40i?
That sounds good Sars!

Yes I have an M40i now on order after originally starting with a 20i and then toying with changing to a 30i, but ending up going the full monty and ordering the M40! Unfortunately it meant an additional delay of 5 weeks as the 20i order had to be cancelled and a new one raised for the M40i. Been waiting 5 weeks so far and no scheduled date for build as of yet :(
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:27 am

blaster1956,

Blaster, I’m with sars, the comfort pack is a must for what it includes but if you decide not to go for it specify the wind deflector on its own @ £170 as I think all the parts individually for retrofit are circa £450 but for me heated wheel, keyless entry etc are worth the total cst of the pack.

The Technology pack again is something I’d tick as a must. The standard stereo was ok with the roof up but with it down wasn’t up to what I wanted particularly when tramping on a bit :oops: I also really like the Heads Up Display. Never had it before but it shows everything I need.

I went for adaptive cruise, one of the things I like most but depends how/where you’re driving. Haven’t really tried the headlights pack yet as it’s not been out much at night.

The other thing to consider is at the other end, a lower spec car may struggle to sell privately or trade in could be a good bit lower than one with some/all the toys :thumbsup:

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    Post by ronk » Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:38 am

    The adaptive lights option is a must for me - my current E89 has them - but it lacks the main beam assist option.
    My 335 has the full set up and I like it - I’ve never been flashed so it hasn’t dazzled anyone yet.
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    Post by blaster1956 » Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:12 pm

    Thanks for the feedback ronk/Andy. :thumbsup:

    I think based on my use of the car as mainly a spring/summer car - think weekend jaunts, with a few longer UK holidays and European road trips thrown in, I wouldn’t necessarily get much value from adaptive headlights or heated steering wheel - (in fact I never once used the heated steering wheel in my full fat E89!). I’m personally not a big fan of Cruise Control either, so wouldn’t miss that I feel. Keyless entry I’ve never had, so in the interests of keeping costs down I’d probably not go for the comfort pack, but I have specified the Wind Deflector.

    Tech Pack does sound interesting though, anyone use the Parking Aid or is it a gimmick? I like the sound of the blind spot warning function in the driver assistance pack (although not much else in that pack tbh!) - would be interested in any feedback as to how useful the driver assistance pack is.

    Interestingly I follow Bimmerpost as well and there have been reports of Z4 orders having their HUD option removed in the States because of the chip shortage, not clear if that is just an isolated issue with the HUD or indicative of a wider problem with the technology pack.
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