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Have we just taken possession of the last Z4’s

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Post by ronk » Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:19 pm

F1SpaceMonkey wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:13 pm i've heard this is not true. an order from a dealer for a Z4 was placed today that was accepted.
Which model?
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Post by Pondrew » Sat Sep 04, 2021 6:45 pm

Ford sent out a 'trade only' press release last week saying very similar with regard all their 'performance' ICE models, so wouldn't be surprised if it's true.
The semi-conductor shortage, along with lack of production last year may have brought the demise of the ICE forward by a good few years :(
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Sep 04, 2021 7:46 pm

sars wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 2:59 pm As long as I get mine :D
Yours and Ori’s was one of the first things I thought about when I saw it. I hope you both do too :thumbsup:

And I also hope I can order another one at some point!!

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    Post by Nanu » Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:30 pm

    Does anyone have any figures on how popular the G29's are? Perhaps if the sales are not as BMW hoped they may be using the chip shortage as an excuse to discontinue. On the other hand they may be able to build a basic model in each engine spec more efficiently and let customers upgrade after sale?
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    Post by Obs-Com » Sat Sep 04, 2021 9:26 pm

    There are currently 767 M40i Autos registered plus 42 First Edition M40is registered. No idea how many 4cyl G29s.
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    Post by Silverstar » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:06 pm

    I suppose the easiest way to know for sure is to ask a BMW dealer. From what F1SpaceMonkey has written it sounds promising that it isn't cancelled.
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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:15 pm

    Silverstar wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:06 pm I suppose the easiest way to know for sure is to ask a BMW dealer. From what F1SpaceMonkey has written it sounds promising that it isn't cancelled.
    I’m really hoping it isn’t right but I recall something on here a few weeks ago about a dealer taking their order but not being able to confirm because they couldn’t get a build slot. I don’t remember any update on that to say a build slot had eventually been confirmed at a later date.

    I’ll need to stop putting as many bloody miles on mine if I can’t get another new one :lol:

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      Post by ronk » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:17 pm

      Maybe a ploy to sell other name manufacturers cars by Carwow?
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      Post by john-e89 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:18 pm

      Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:15 pm
      Silverstar wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:06 pm I suppose the easiest way to know for sure is to ask a BMW dealer. From what F1SpaceMonkey has written it sounds promising that it isn't cancelled.
      I’m really hoping it isn’t right but I recall something on here a few weeks ago about a dealer taking their order but not being able to confirm because they couldn’t get a build slot. I don’t remember any update on that to say a build slot had eventually been confirmed at a later date.

      I’ll need to stop putting as many bloody miles on mine if I can’t get another new one :lol:
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      Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:29 pm

      john-e89 wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:18 pm
      Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:15 pm
      Silverstar wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:06 pm I suppose the easiest way to know for sure is to ask a BMW dealer. From what F1SpaceMonkey has written it sounds promising that it isn't cancelled.
      I’m really hoping it isn’t right but I recall something on here a few weeks ago about a dealer taking their order but not being able to confirm because they couldn’t get a build slot. I don’t remember any update on that to say a build slot had eventually been confirmed at a later date.

      I’ll need to stop putting as many bloody miles on mine if I can’t get another new one :lol:
      Oh don’t worry about it Andy, you can have mine in a year or two for 60k…. :thumbsup:
      Oh don’t you worry, that was my back up plan with yours safely tucked away all nice and cost with about 300 miles on it :poke: :lol:

      £60k is fine……….. as long as you’re giving me £55k trade in for mine :wink:

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        Post by ronk » Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:47 pm

        Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:29 pm
        john-e89 wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:18 pm
        Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:15 pm I’m really hoping it isn’t right but I recall something on here a few weeks ago about a dealer taking their order but not being able to confirm because they couldn’t get a build slot. I don’t remember any update on that to say a build slot had eventually been confirmed at a later date.

        I’ll need to stop putting as many bloody miles on mine if I can’t get another new one :lol:
        Oh don’t worry about it Andy, you can have mine in a year or two for 60k…. :thumbsup:
        Oh don’t you worry, that was my back up plan with yours safely tucked away all nice and cost with about 300 miles on it :poke: :lol:

        £60k is fine……….. as long as you’re giving me £55k trade in for mine :wink:
        And you wonder why I’m sitting on the fence wondering if I should stick or twist :rofl:
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        Post by blaster1956 » Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:05 am

        My local dealer let me order an M40i on Friday afternoon, albeit without any firm delivery timescales.
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        Post by ronk » Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:32 am

        blaster1956 wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:05 am My local dealer let me order an M40i on Friday afternoon, albeit without any firm delivery timescales.
        That’s the bit that concerns me - I could sell my E89 an M40i for delivery in Spring 2022 then to be told thar it’s not available.
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        Post by blaster1956 » Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:38 am

        ronk wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:32 am
        blaster1956 wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:05 am My local dealer let me order an M40i on Friday afternoon, albeit without any firm delivery timescales.
        That’s the bit that concerns me - I could sell my E89 an M40i for delivery in Spring 2022 then to be told thar it’s not available.
        That’s the exact position I’m in, I’ve crystallised the value in my E89 and now await patiently to see when/if my M40 arrives!
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        Post by john-e89 » Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:47 am

        blaster1956 wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:38 am
        ronk wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:32 am
        blaster1956 wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:05 am My local dealer let me order an M40i on Friday afternoon, albeit without any firm delivery timescales.
        That’s the bit that concerns me - I could sell my E89 an M40i for delivery in Spring 2022 then to be told thar it’s not available.
        That’s the exact position I’m in, I’ve crystallised the value in my E89 and now await patiently to see when/if my M40 arrives!
        We’re you given any estimate time Blaster…?
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