M240i Convertible

[SO8]

Having gone from a Z4 35iS to an A45 AMG I am back looking at BMW's after only 13 months !

Anyone got an M240i convertible ?

I am looking at 2 at almost the same price ... not new as I don't want to wait ... but need to beat the BMW dealers PCP APR down a bit !

One is a 17 plate with 250 miles on it ... Business Nav and reversing camera but 8.9% APR

The other a 66 plate with 5500 miles on it ... Pro Nav and 6.5% APR

All other spec the same.

Views ?

 

[Yorkie Z]

Can't help on the 240 but how come you didn't keep the AMG out of interest?

 

[English68]

The wait for a new one is not very long if your dealer has a build-slot booked. I confirmed on 10th June and car is already built to my spec and en route to dealer. I chose M240i convertible, after longish test drive, as best mix of X3 35d and Z4 3.0 (two for one...)

Looking forward to getting it and will let you know if it delivers as expected. ( or :thumbsdown: Don't expect high-performance assessment though - too old for all that!! )

E68

PS X3 on eBay now - Z4 will follow. Plan to keep M240i for a while though!

 

[SO8]

Can't help on the 240 but how come you didn't keep the AMG out of interest?

I still have the A45 ... but miss convertible and a gorgeous engine noise. The A45 is 2L so no decent noise.

It is very quick but doesn't have the immediate torque of my old Z4 35iS and I miss that. When let loose it flies and is 4WD but I am a sucker for a decent engine noise wise and this just doesn't have it. Build etc is great and no issues at all ... but when I drove the M240i with the roof down I loved it.

 

[SO8]

Deposit now down I pick up hopefully Friday !

 

[buzyg]

Deposit now down I pick up hopefully Friday !

8) Two more sleeps. :wink:

 

[hopz121]

Deposit now down I pick up hopefully Friday !

Which one did you go for?

 

[SO8]

Deposit now down I pick up hopefully Friday !

Which one did you go for?

The 17 plate with 250 miles. I know it has had 250 'demo' miles so will treat it realistically but gently for the remainder of the recommended 'running in' period. That and Tesco 99 or Shell 99 only

I can't wait for the sound ! I am told there is a M Performance Exhaust but the standard one sounds as loud as my Z4 35iS did !! I think the MPE may be a step too far for SW London

 

[hopz121]

Deposit now down I pick up hopefully Friday !

Which one did you go for?

The 17 plate with 250 miles. I know it has had 250 'demo' miles so will treat it realistically but gently for the remainder of the recommended 'running in' period. That and Tesco 99 or Shell 99 only

I can't wait for the sound ! I am told there is a M Performance Exhaust but the standard one sounds as loud as my Z4 35iS did !! I think the MPE may be a step too far for SW London

Sounds lovely mate looking forward to the pic's

What's the full spec of it?

 

[SO8]

usedcars.coopercobhambmw.co.uk/showroom/2-Series/3.0-M240i/Cobham/17700711-606266602-3497210.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_re_

Enough extras ... not loads. No pro nav, no electric seats ... but those are the only bits I would have spec'd. It has HK sound, heated steering wheel (a first for me), heated seats, reversing camera and auto dimming / auto on lights, wipers etc. I hardly use a sat nav but wanted live traffic ... though have found out the std nav can have it for a £50 a year sub. Not ideal but this one was better and in the end cheaper than the older 66 plate one with 5K miles. This is as new with 250 on the clock.

 

[Wondermike]

Sounds great although I thought you would have kept the A45 for longer? I had a hire car for a few weeks last winter with a heated wheel, it was surprisingly good, I think I would tick that box on the option list.

 

[SO8]

Sounds great although I thought you would have kept the A45 for longer? I had a hire car for a few weeks last winter with a heated wheel, it was surprisingly good, I think I would tick that box on the option list.

I was going to keep the A45 longer ... it is only just loosening up and has been 100% OK + very well made .... but I made the mistake of looking at an M4 Competition Pack Convertible (only as I am selling a property and could afford it) but then the other half saw the M240i. I drove it and it was a lot of fun. Same sound and performance as my Z4 35iS but smaller.

 

[GBZ4]

Very pretty looking motor. The M Performance exhaust is an epic add-on. I've added it to my 440i the sound is awesome

 

[RedUn]

Congrats! I love my 240, you will be impressed with the new engine as it gets some miles on!

I think the Mpe would be a nice addition, lots of clips on YouTube 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Having gone from a Z4 35iS to an A45 AMG I am back looking at BMW's after only 13 months !

Anyone got an M240i convertible ?

I am looking at 2 at almost the same price ... not new as I don't want to wait ... but need to beat the BMW dealers PCP APR down a bit !

One is a 17 plate with 250 miles on it ... Business Nav and reversing camera but 8.9% APR

The other a 66 plate with 5500 miles on it ... Pro Nav and 6.5% APR

All other spec the same.

Views ?

As you're asking for views... 8.9% or 6.5% APR?! Bonkers! Surely, if you need finance, look elsewhere or take out a personal loan. I guarantee you'd save 50% on the rate, if not more.

 

[SO8]

Having gone from a Z4 35iS to an A45 AMG I am back looking at BMW's after only 13 months !

Anyone got an M240i convertible ?

I am looking at 2 at almost the same price ... not new as I don't want to wait ... but need to beat the BMW dealers PCP APR down a bit !

One is a 17 plate with 250 miles on it ... Business Nav and reversing camera but 8.9% APR

The other a 66 plate with 5500 miles on it ... Pro Nav and 6.5% APR

All other spec the same.

Views ?

As you're asking for views... 8.9% or 6.5% APR?! Bonkers! Surely, if you need finance, look elsewhere or take out a personal loan. I guarantee you'd save 50% on the rate, if not more.

Used APR from a dealer is rubbish. It was the starting point and not where it ended up. I am not too bothered as I will be paying it off anyway before Christmas.

 

[SO8]

Now finding out suspension on M240i convertible is rather softer than the A45 AMG (unsurprising) but also a lot softer than my E89 35iS ! Quick and very comfy but not exactly sporty ! My one hasn't got adaptive suspension ... maybe that is the reason - or the convertible is set up softer / carrying more weight ?

 

[matthurley]

Now finding out suspension on M240i convertible is rather softer than the A45 AMG (unsurprising) but also a lot softer than my E89 35iS ! Quick and very comfy but not exactly sporty ! My one hasn't got adaptive suspension ... maybe that is the reason - or the convertible is set up softer / carrying more weight ?

in terms of straight line performance, which is quickest out of the 3?

 

[SO8]

Now finding out suspension on M240i convertible is rather softer than the A45 AMG (unsurprising) but also a lot softer than my E89 35iS ! Quick and very comfy but not exactly sporty ! My one hasn't got adaptive suspension ... maybe that is the reason - or the convertible is set up softer / carrying more weight ?

in terms of straight line performance, which is quickest out of the 3?

Impossible to say at the moment. My M240i only has 850 miles on it.

Given the Z4 35iS is listed at 4.8, the M240i Convertible at 4.7 and the A45 at 4.2 the answer is not going to be much. The 0-100mph times are not too far apart at around 11 for the 35iS and 35iS ... with 9.5 for a facelift A45. 0-124mph is almost identical for all three I believe.

FWIW the A45 never felt as quick as my 35iS ... but the 4 wheel drive and lack of engine noise kill any sensation of being pushed along like you get with the BMW's.

The M240i feels quicker mid range so far than either - I think that is more likely down to the excellent 8 speed box as opposed to DCT. It changes gear easier IMO and is easier to exploit than the other two. Speed aside the M240i has sponge brakes compared to the Z4 and A45 ... a real let down. The suspension is v soft too so any attempt to keep up with either would be hard work though I do feel it seems - and is likely to be - perkier !!

The forums seem to indicate an M140i / M240i is quicker once moving than the A45 Facelift which loses out at higher speeds. That said it took until 90mph for an M4 Competition Pack convertible to make any gain on my A45 when following me on an overtake !

 

[TitanTim]

Might be 2 factors on the soft suspension, its a covertible and isn't the A45s suspension slightly on the hard side anyways? I would agree though the M140/240s suspension setup isn't as focused on the limit but then if it was too good no-one would buy the M2

I've got the adaptive on the 140 and find its a good compromise providing comfort when needed but provides a stiffer set up over non adaptive in sport and sport plus. I'm unsure I would find the A45 too hard in ride comfort for day to day use.

Tim.