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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
- Mr Whippy
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
This looks interesting!
Also more colours, rather than the limited offering in the pre-LCI.
It’s a shame the Z4 has nearly run it’s production life for BMW to wake up to offering customers some more choices!
Also more colours, rather than the limited offering in the pre-LCI.
It’s a shame the Z4 has nearly run it’s production life for BMW to wake up to offering customers some more choices!
04 3.0i, Titanium Silver, 107s, red m-sport interior
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
I'm surprised TBH.
Manual gearboxes are very rare on any BMW these days, apart from the very low end.
They offered the F8x M3 and M4 in a manual, but didn't sell many. The very few that do come up for sale are hard to shift (no pun) and are generally cheaper.
Manual gearboxes are very rare on any BMW these days, apart from the very low end.
They offered the F8x M3 and M4 in a manual, but didn't sell many. The very few that do come up for sale are hard to shift (no pun) and are generally cheaper.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
Is this new information available? It was discussed on here at time of the release of info on the Lci but seemed to be no mention/intention for a manual in the U.K..
I went along to my supplying dealer for a look and chat re the lci and too have a look at the colours now offered.
Didn’t have a G29 but same colour on an 8 series, was nice in the metal
Very expensive Z3 there while I was in
I went along to my supplying dealer for a look and chat re the lci and too have a look at the colours now offered.
Didn’t have a G29 but same colour on an 8 series, was nice in the metal
Very expensive Z3 there while I was in
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G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
- Russ Z4
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There's a colour itch waiting to be scratched!
I'm still not convinced on that colour. I'll reserve judgement til I've seen it up close! It's certainly a statement colour though!
I'm still not convinced on that colour. I'll reserve judgement til I've seen it up close! It's certainly a statement colour though!
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...and yeah, that Z3 is strong money!
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
UK configurator doesn’t show any options for transmission save stock 8 speed ZF box..?
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
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Was just having a little bit of consumer survey by casually introducing Kathleen to the colour . For complete transparency I also showed her the skyscraper grey one behind it expecting that to be her choice, no hesitation, she said purple every time. I have to admit I was surprised at her choice and also the grey was nice and I’d have been happy with that if she’d preferred that.
Daughter said yesterday she’s thinking about going back to university in September and son said he’s looking at buying first house this year (18 a couple of weeks ago) so funds availability may be slightly different than I thought 8 weeks ago
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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I was looking at the skyscraper grey... is that the light grey? Dont think I've seen that in the flesh yet either although I suspect it will look pretty good.
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't a darker grey, like the mineral grey. That and the shadow pack would look banging. (Appreciate it's a bit of a common colour though across the BMW range and I've always loved that combo and I am a bit boring). Not that I'm looking to change my car any time soon. It's not even run in yet! But I am getting annoyed with all the tar blobs that I seem to be spending my life removing from the sides.
Uni and first house! Killer combination impacting on the bank of mum and dad!
I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't a darker grey, like the mineral grey. That and the shadow pack would look banging. (Appreciate it's a bit of a common colour though across the BMW range and I've always loved that combo and I am a bit boring). Not that I'm looking to change my car any time soon. It's not even run in yet! But I am getting annoyed with all the tar blobs that I seem to be spending my life removing from the sides.
Uni and first house! Killer combination impacting on the bank of mum and dad!
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
'Showroom' colour that!Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Jan 10, 2023 1:12 pm I went along to my supplying dealer for a look and chat re the lci and too have a look at the colours now offered.
Didn’t have a G29 but same colour on an 8 series, was nice in the metal
They always look great all polished and under bright lights. On a grey, misty day (which I know you get your fair share of) I can imagine some regret creeping in! Then there is the trying to sell it on at some point.
There has been an individual violet 4 series cab on the market for at least 8 months!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
I hope they don't offer a manual, or the wife will want to swap the E89 for one. She won't drive an auto, for some strange reason!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
Probably just used to a small knob in the palm of her hand?
Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
- Mr Whippy
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
Oh balls is this a LHD only thing?
If so, how utterly s**t.
There I was thinking I might actually go have a look and treat myself haha.
Automatic only in a sports car lol.
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
M40i can be driven pretty much as a manual in full sports settings. No auto change up, can hold gears, revs etc
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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LCI M40i with a manual gearbox?
Fixed that for you
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Thoughts of a manual gearbox are very appealing, until I’m stuck on the M42 in stop start traffic. Certainly wouldn’t buy a car at the moment given the interest rates at present.
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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