So now managed to test drive the M40i as well
Same chassis and box as M20i apparently -just a different engine
Having driven the 20i a week ago it is still fresh in my memory
So they are both really lovely desirable convertables
My drive in the M40i yesterday reminded me what a great all round car this G29 is
First off the more i look at this car the better it is -i really love it from all angles
In fact i went to bed dreaming about the Z
Its so well planted and feels a lot stiffer than my MR -not driven an E89 for comparsion
Inspires a huge amount if conifdence in fast cornering -hardly any roll
Then there's that fabulous M40i engine -wow its simply outstanding
Feels quicker than my MR and makes a lovely noise with subtle and bangs
I got to know the 8 speed box better on this test drive and its just brilliant and very clever in many ways
I really dont think i would miss my manual box given how good this is
Now dont get me wrong i'd be properly chuffed to own a 20i ....
But- once youve driven the 40i i think it would always irk that you hadnt got its big brother
Interestingly the sales manager a total M nerd asked me what i was driving and said
" you would be bonkers to ever sell your MR -its only going to appreciate in value as its the last of the true classic M roadsters "
Interstingly I drove 2016 981 Cayman S 3.4 manual the same afternoon before I got into the M40i
So bearing in mind its older with less up to date technology -i have to say it totally blew me away in a way that the M40i didn't [eek]
The overall poise and precision of the suspension set up is so fine -it just feels so nimble and pointable
Ispires a huge amount of confidence
Engine sounds lovely but not as quick as the M40i IMHO -not the same shove in the back
Cabin feels shabby cf M40i -maybe the newer 718 cabin is better and up to scratch -i havent driven one
The M40i cabin just feels very special IMHO
Cayman is just a great car to drive albeit a tin top -be interesting to compare the Boxster which i would imagine is less able
And to my eye Cayman looks stunning [this one was guards red ] -even nicer than the 911
