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Hut man
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Hi, new member here, I’m considering a G29 Z4 and while I would like an M40, realistically I think a 30i will be more my budget choice. I’m soaking up as much information as I can on the model, so expect some questions regarding spec, colours and experiences. Thanks in advance.
M40i sapphire black,tech,comfort shadow line.
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OnlinePondrew
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Hello.
Why not look for a 20i and get it mapped to (above) 30i power levels? Same B48 engine in both. Remaps are cheap and pretty reliable these days.
Only problem is if you want or need the BMW warranty, cos they won't like it!
Why not look for a 20i and get it mapped to (above) 30i power levels? Same B48 engine in both. Remaps are cheap and pretty reliable these days.
Only problem is if you want or need the BMW warranty, cos they won't like it!
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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Scubaregs
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BMW no longer do a 30i, a 20i out of warranty and mapped as Pondy says may be your best route. I went from a 718 Boxster to a 30i, I didn't consider an M40 as I didn't need the power or want the extra associated costs.
Mainly because I have this.
Mainly because I have this.
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Abstinence is fine, in moderation.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
San Francisco red G29 30i. BMW S1000r Sport.
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Mr Tidy
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Welcome aboard and good luck with your search. 
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
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Argyll Andy
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Hello and welcome from a G29 owner in sunny Scotland. Good luck with your search and ask away, I’m sure you’ll get plenty of answers and opinions
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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Hut man
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Good deduction Andy , especially when I’m sending this from Lanzarote
Scurebaregs. The car would be used probably 2019-20, I could follow your lead as San Francisco red is my favourite colour, and I have still got the gs for now anyway, I used to ride my sons s1000 more than he did though.
Scurebaregs. The car would be used probably 2019-20, I could follow your lead as San Francisco red is my favourite colour, and I have still got the gs for now anyway, I used to ride my sons s1000 more than he did though.
M40i sapphire black,tech,comfort shadow line.
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Reamesy
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Welcome to the forum Hut man. Good luck in your search. You will end up with a cracker if you are patient 
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9
