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I test drove the sdrive30i 2 days ago and fell in love. Car handles on rails and gassing it around a sharp turn in sport skirted the back a tad, but traction control kept it on course without killing all power. Since the car is light, it accelerates nicely and feels powerful thanks to the high tq (relatively for a 4cyl). The 4cyl is 49.9/50.1 weighted so the nose goes where you want it to. Very minimal body roll as well and the 255/275 19” wheels are plenty for the 30i for grip, we’ll see about the m40i variant. The exhaust note is surprisingly good for a 4cyl as well. Pops and bangs included, the exhaust has a deeper than expected note. I drive a modded 240xi with 380hp at the wheels and this z4 convinced me to trade for a z4 m40i. Yes I’m losing the awd and launch capabilities, but the driving dynamics, seating position, and open top outweigh it. This was the first car that made me smile ear to ear and I drove the SS and ZL1 Camaros, a DCT m3, and a new m850ix. All were cool, but only the z4 gave me that smile.
Even if you’re set on the m40i like me, test driving the 30i will still be pleasing and get you hyped for the m40i to finally start selling here.
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