[Bimmerfun82]

Interesting review.

One thing I’d say is if you take the M40i and mod the suspension like I did, to me it’s worth the $75k price tag. The only other convertible option in the BMW lineup is the M4 comp X drive which is a huge sacrifice for driving dynamics and costs upward of $100k. (EDIT: and the 440i!, of course)

https://youtu.be/nBEQDug_Lh8?si=-M3WnDeTF8OmTZJo

[Pprior]

Awful. Turned it off, way too much self grandiose mocking and chatter not nearly enough car.

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Interesting review.
The only other convertible option in the BMW lineup is the M4 comp X drive which is a huge sacrifice for driving dynamics and costs upward of $100k.

I may be missing your point but the M440i convertible starts at $69,550 and the M440i xDrive convertible at $71,550, not that I'd ever consider them instead of a Z4.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

I may be missing your point but the M440i convertible starts at $69,550 and the M440i xDrive convertible at $71,550, not that I'd ever consider them instead of a Z4.

Good point, I always forget about the 440 - shame on me, since I owned a 430 convertible.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Pprior

Awful. Turned it off, way too much self grandiose mocking and chatter not nearly enough car.

At least they admitted at the 6:40 mark that it is a good driving car. Then they ruin the review by saying it is overpriced.

[Bimmerfun82]

The 30i is priced high relatively; but the M40 is a bargain .

They love the way it drives, which is what matters

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

The 30i is priced high relatively; but the M40 is a bargain .

They love the way it drives, which is what matters

Yes, but the last remarks about getting an SUV were a turnoff. 👎🏻

[SpeedyATL]

The only real negative issues I heard were price and BMW treating it like a step child.

I really actually like both of those things as it keeps it much more exclusive.

I chose the M40 because I wanted something with more power than I would probably ever need. So while I might lose to a C8 on a race track or drag strip, I fortunately don't live on a race track or a drag strip.

Besides, a comparable C8 HTC would be $90ish, and then you still drive a Corvette.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Yes, but the last remarks about getting an SUV were a turnoff. 👎🏻

In fairness they were being sarcastic - earlier in their video they decried the investment BMW has made in their SUV’s instead of sports cars like the Z.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by SpeedyATL

The only real negative issues I heard were price and BMW treating it like a step child.

I really actually like both of those things as it keeps it much more exclusive.

I chose the M40 because I wanted something with more power than I would probably ever need. So while I might lose to a C8 on a race track or drag strip, I fortunately don't live on a race track or a drag strip.

Besides, a comparable C8 HTC would be $90ish, and then you still drive a Corvette.

💯
Btw you wouldn’t be that far behind the corvette!

[Argo]

The truth is that the car is indeed expensive compared to the rest of the BMW lineup. MSRP for a comparably specced M2 is similar, and plenty of the M40i models are cheaper especially the M240i which would be similar in size, and even for larger cars (M340i, X3M40i). It's also somewhat expensive compared to sports cars it competes with, including the Supra, Z, etc.

You have to look at it specifically as a convertible for it to make sense since the Boxster is now substantially more expensive when comparably equipped, as is the F-Type.

It definitely wouldn't hurt the car to be around $8K cheaper across the board.

[Bimmerfun82]

Which is why resale is poor. If you’re price sensitive you can get a very lightly pre-owned and save the $8k.

[///M TOWN]

Not the most exciting review

It is definitely an expensive car…

But also a great value in many ways

[Horseman]

I think it's a great value especially since it's most frequently compared to the Porsche 718 that can cost 10-20k more.

HAD to fix that little boo - boo... mean to say 718, not 918.

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

The 30i is priced high relatively; but the M40 is a bargain .

I suspect many people feel the same way about the 30i which is a bit ironic to me because an absolutely identically equipped (same brakes, suspension, differential, wheels, everything) fully loaded 30i is $9K less than the M40i, the only difference being the engine, and the 30i engine is essentially the same as the M40i with two cylinders removed.

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by Horseman

I think it's a great value especially since it's most frequently compared to the Porsche 918 that can cost 10-20k more.

982 718
918 is $1m-2m+

[Horseman]

YES! Sorry you're right.. 718 Cayman. HAHA

[Bimmerfun82]

It’s ok makes me feel better about forgetting the 440i

[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Not the most exciting review

It is definitely an expensive car…

But also a great value in many ways

Yeah weak sauce from these guys. Usually the reviews are much more thorough and accurate. They say Bmw forgot this car, but not true. It sells like bananas overseas. But they did a more thorough review in the past. I like what they said about the advantages of the 30i. But I like the tail happy 40i.

[tracer bullet]

Agreed, strange video from them. I feel like I've seen all of theirs, I like them a lot, and so it's easy to look past a lot of the silliness when you kind of expect it. But they did a pretty short review kind of like they had to do it, and they didn't care because no one else would care either.

Glad to hear they love how it drives. If a manual version finally shows up I'll probably own one, and liking how it drives is the thing I actually care about.

[Cliffj335]

I was looking for a convertible. Choices came down to Z4, 718 and C8. I was looking to buy in late 2021. At that time, the Z4 M40i was the best option for me. The C8 was almost unobtainable with long waits and significant dealer markup. A comparable 718 was at least $20k more and will likely be more expensive for maintenance in the long run. The Z4 M40i was everything I wanted and was the best value. I have not regretted that decision one bit. I get compliments on the car everywhere I go.

[PSQ777]

Their review was fair. BMW didn't market this car. And for those of us who got it this has been a boon (rareity, future value). My M40i was in for a service last week. My service partner drove it out for my collection and I suspect she had never been in one before. "Wow, that's a nice car !" :-)