Finally seen one in person in the UK!!
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J400uk said:Seems to be a UK specific thing as for about 80% of options you're forced to choose a pack instead. I would've quite liked the Harman Kardon Audio upgrade, but it's only available as part of the £2k Tech pack
I've gone for Driving Assistant Pack which seemed good value at £900 for Adaptive Cruise, Active Lane Keeping and a couple of other bits. Also added EBT for the Wireless Charging (bit of a rip off at £350) and the obligatory service pack.
Might also want a spare wheel and wind deflector, but figured they're easy enough to pick up later on rather than been necessary from the factory.
In fairness, other manufacturers are doing the same thing... was playing about with the configurator on the Mercedes Benz site for the new AMG A35. If you want the 19" wheels you need to add on a pack, which includes other things, including the Halfords style spoiler at the back.
If I end up going for a Z4, I would probably add on the M Sport Plus pack to get the 19" rims and Comfort Pack specifically to get comfort access, which I'm used to. I would also add on wireless charging and enhanced bluetooth. One thing I'm definitely not doing is paying list price!
J400uk said:Couldn't quite believe my luck this morning when I discovered that BMW UK had the new Z4 display outside their office for the PistonHeads Sunday Service! I've had my M40i on order for a couple of months now but haven't yet seen one in person, so was great to finally check it out
Looked to be the sDrive30i M Sport in Misano Blue, but possibly not final UK-spec as it was on 19s but didn't have the full M Sport Plus package. I spent a long time fanboying over it and really liked the car. Fully lived up to all my expectations and looks fab in person. Interior is super nice too with great comfort and loads of toys. I'm now more excited than ever for mine turning up next year
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Jim S wrote:-
Just ordered a Z4 M40i in Misano Blue. Still spec changeable at the moment as it won’t be built until week 10 (March). Only seen pictures so far and I am hoping that I get to see the colour on a demo model before it is too late to change my order. What did you think of the Misano Blue when you saw it, and when is your car being built?
earthdweller
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i think that bmw seems to be morphing into mercedes
i had a good look around the new 8 series yesterday and it could be mercedes in its blobbiness ... likewise the new x5 has gained a blobbiness similar to the merc jeeps .....
ill await judgement on the new zed until i see it mind
i had a good look around the new 8 series yesterday and it could be mercedes in its blobbiness ... likewise the new x5 has gained a blobbiness similar to the merc jeeps .....
ill await judgement on the new zed until i see it mind
Jim S said:
Nice one, congrats on the order! What spec have you gone for?
The colour isn’t bad but not my personal preference. It’s the same shade they’ve used on the new X2 so could be worth going to look at one of those to get an idea what it’s like.
Mine is showing as February production, so I’m hoping it will be here for the launch on 9th March. I ordered way back in October as soon as the configurator went live
Z4monster said:
I think this particular car was probably a pre-production example so not quite the finished thing. I got to see the new 8-series months before they got launched and that was the same too, with the wrong car picture showing on the dash.
Thanks for getting back to me j400uk. The spec of my car:-
Z4 M40i Misano Blue with black leather
Technology pack
Comfort pack
Visibility pack
I like dark coloured leather as I once had cream and it marked way too easy. The body colour choice came down to Misano Blue or Sanfransisco Red. As I am a Blue fan, I went for that. Hopefully I will like it when I see it on the Z4.
I did look at an X2 in Misano and it was alright. Hoping it will suit the Z4 better.
The production date for my car is w/c 4th March with delivery expected w/c 25th March 2019. I understand it is being made in Austria.
I have been in touch with BMW Customer Services and they are trying to arrange for a demonstrator near to me so that I can view the car. Maybe even get a test drive.
I would have expected 2dogs to say 'No woof' ………..2dogs said:
What I've got now looks agressive from most angles - this thing just looks lardy! Without a folding hardtop I won't be buying one when the time comes. The only other sports car I can think of which has got one is a Ferrari Portofino - I probably won't be buying one of those either!
SpiketheBike
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Maybe it's just that each of us already has the perfect car.
Anyone read a review of the driving experience? Anyone driven one yet?
Suspect like the E89 it will be a grower but doesn't float my boat in the photos seen - hope in real life it's better. . .
We shall see.
Suspect like the E89 it will be a grower but doesn't float my boat in the photos seen - hope in real life it's better. . .
We shall see.
Jim S said:
Yup , same here , from cream/white to black .
J400uk said:BMWZ4MC said:
Think it’s him! I was in the convoy too, was such a good morning. Surprised us all when the Lamborghini turned up at the pre-meet before heading over to BMW
I believe it’s still him - assuming sixspeed you’re referring to had it on a white coupe