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- Strasse109
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Well I've gone and done it. After taking my 35is in for service and little hesitancy in performance issues during which time they loaned me a M40i, I bit the bullet and acquired one. Took some searching as I really wanted the blue with ivory, not to everyones taste but it hit the right buttons with me. Eventually found the spot on used car, M40i with all the bells and whistles, was tempted at new but concerned it might not have all the toys due to chip shortages and of course price. Traded the 35is in and reasonably pleased with price I got.
So far really impressed with the way it drives. I find it to be more relaxed in the way it puts down the power, still having the performance of the 35is it feels less harsh. The handling is more planted and it certainly corners far better. I find the noise levels are about the same if not a little better with the roof down. With the roof up the infernal rattling when going over out wonderful UK roads has all but disappeared. Sadly the exhaust has lot that 35is warble but I can live with that.
Hopefully the weather will improve and can start to really test the beast but did manage to get a few pictures as you really need a screen backdrop on your computer of your car
So far really impressed with the way it drives. I find it to be more relaxed in the way it puts down the power, still having the performance of the 35is it feels less harsh. The handling is more planted and it certainly corners far better. I find the noise levels are about the same if not a little better with the roof down. With the roof up the infernal rattling when going over out wonderful UK roads has all but disappeared. Sadly the exhaust has lot that 35is warble but I can live with that.
Hopefully the weather will improve and can start to really test the beast but did manage to get a few pictures as you really need a screen backdrop on your computer of your car
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G29 M40i
- Chippie
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Very nice, congratulations on the new purchase
E89 35is space grey Kansas coral red leather
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Welcome! She’s a beauty!
Blue is the fastest of the g29 range.
Blue is the fastest of the g29 range.
- Scubaregs
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Sorted that for you ori,
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
- blaster1956
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An excellent choice Strasse109 if I may say so!!Strasse109 wrote: ↑Sun May 15, 2022 8:16 am Well I've gone and done it. After taking my 35is in for service and little hesitancy in performance issues during which time they loaned me a M40i, I bit the bullet and acquired one. Took some searching as I really wanted the blue with ivory, not to everyones taste but it hit the right buttons with me. Eventually found the spot on used car, M40i with all the bells and whistles, was tempted at new but concerned it might not have all the toys due to chip shortages and of course price. Traded the 35is in and reasonably pleased with price I got.
So far really impressed with the way it drives. I find it to be more relaxed in the way it puts down the power, still having the performance of the 35is it feels less harsh. The handling is more planted and it certainly corners far better. I find the noise levels are about the same if not a little better with the roof down. With the roof up the infernal rattling when going over out wonderful UK roads has all but disappeared. Sadly the exhaust has lot that 35is warble but I can live with that.
Hopefully the weather will improve and can start to really test the beast but did manage to get a few pictures as you really need a screen backdrop on your computer of your car
G29 M40i - Misano Blue - since February 2022
E89 sDrive 20i M Sport - Sapphire Black - Sold August 2021
E89 sDrive 20i Roadster - Crimson Red - Sold 2018
E85 2.0i Sport - Stratus Grey - Sold 2014
E89 sDrive 20i M Sport - Sapphire Black - Sold August 2021
E89 sDrive 20i Roadster - Crimson Red - Sold 2018
E85 2.0i Sport - Stratus Grey - Sold 2014
- N4LLY
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Onlinetiglon
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Looks beautiful!
With regard to the exhaust noise, I'd imagine it has a petrol particulate filter which can be removed to up the aural drama a little. As long as you don't mind upsetting the polar bears...
With regard to the exhaust noise, I'd imagine it has a petrol particulate filter which can be removed to up the aural drama a little. As long as you don't mind upsetting the polar bears...
2014 E89 35is Valencia Orange 788M wheels (M2 Competition), E90 M3 control arms, Eibach Pro Kit Springs, MHD Stage 1
- Russ Z4
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Congrats. Looks great. Enjoy it!
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The jury is not even out on that score
G29 M30i M Sport San Francisco Red
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- Mr Tidy
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That looks lovely.
I'd really struggle to decide between blue and red!
I'd really struggle to decide between blue and red!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- buzyg
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i do like this blue.
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- Boyo
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That looks a cracker. I do like the blue (misano?) and I find I am looking more and more at the M40i. Enjoy
Current:
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
Previous:
G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
E89 2.0i M Sport (Manual)
718 Cayman GTS 2.5
E89 35is
E85 M Roadster
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (PDK)
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G29 M40i - Thundernight
718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (Manual)
987 Boxster 2.7
E89 2.0i M Sport (Auto)
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718 Cayman GTS 2.5
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E85 M Roadster
- sars
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Congratulations, that is lovely, even if it isn’t red
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
- Sladester100
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It’s so pretty, I really do love the miss o.
Nice one
Nice one
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G29 M40i First Edition Frozen Orange
G29 M40i First Edition Frozen Orange