2020 BMW Z4 M40i pricing starts at $64,695 ($995 included)

evanevery · 12-11-2018, 05:32 PM

"BMW Z4 M40i"

Mmmmmm.... Yummy!

Gotta get one of these for the Missus!

paliknight · 12-11-2018, 06:03 PM

That's perfect! In a few months after release, when they're still sitting on the lots, dealers will be offering deep discounts!

JRobUSC · 12-11-2018, 06:17 PM

MSRP on my 2011 Z4 35is was $76k, and my buddy had a 2018 Boxster GTS that was almost $100k and barely had any options, so this doesn't sound too bad. At the very least it's not surprising. But I'm sure we'll get 8 more pages on people whining about how overpriced BMW is for not being cheaper than everyone, how much of a better deal a Hyundai is, etc., like in the M340 thread.

jlstyle · 12-11-2018, 06:55 PM

Regardless of their price, I dont think this new "M40" badging is well conceived as AMG43 or S trim or etc. It feels to me that they are little too late for this niche IMHO.

raysspl · 12-11-2018, 09:02 PM

Expect low take rates fellas...

Lucky1 · 12-11-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by raysspl

Expect low take rates fellas...

Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it?

Bluesummer · 12-11-2018, 09:18 PM

Seems like people have forgotten how expensive Z4 35is was compared to a E90 M3

CeEl · 12-11-2018, 09:47 PM

Frankly, I like it that BMW provides a nicely optioned car for an almost reasonable price. Almost like a Corvette. And yes, I know, different car, but frankly if I want a loud and flashy sports car, I am looking at a Corvette, not at a Boxster.

GMe90 · 12-11-2018, 09:54 PM

Why would anyone buy a Z4 M40i for Corvette Stingray Grand Sport money?

Cavpilot2k · 12-11-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GMe90

Why would anyone buy a Z4 M40i for Corvette Stingray GC money?

Or "why would anybody take the Z4M40 for MORE than M2C money?"

Bottom line is that there is no car this cross-shops well with.

It will flop like Rob Schneider doing a futuristic sci-if Shakespeare reimagining.

Cavpilot2k · 12-11-2018, 10:11 PM

Is there anybody who is actually thinking they might go for this?

GMe90 · 12-11-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Is there anybody who is actually thinking they might go for this?

I can see wealthy retires (predominantly the ladies) from Florida leasing these cars. As far as the enthusiasts are concerned, this car will only make sense in the used car market after it has depreciated significantly. And even then, the absence of the manual transmission for this type of a car will be a problem.

shoptb · 12-11-2018, 10:51 PM

I think this is a great looking car. I doubt that I would spend this kind of $$ on it though.

supra93 · 12-12-2018, 12:09 AM

Pricing on the 2016 Z4 for comparison.

Kazansky · 12-12-2018, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenixbmwlife

This guarantees that Toyota will sell their version the Supra at least two time more. The Z4 was never a big seller anyway so to be honest Toyota was going to sell more even if the price was $10k cheaper. The thing is no one here has driven it so you can't really say it's too expensive. What if it drives better, and feels better than the Porsche Boxster.

Agree 100%. I can already see people in line to buy Supra

hellrotm · 12-12-2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluesummer

Seems like people have forgotten how expensive Z4 35is was compared to a E90 M3

And I still remember the incredible lease deals on them, so dealers could unload cars. No one would buy them at that price.

MParallel · 12-12-2018, 07:56 AM

Let me just say, you really want to have one.

termigni · 12-12-2018, 08:18 AM

holy jesus. we'll be looking at $100k 3 series sedan in the near future.

termigni · 12-12-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GMe90

Why would anyone buy a Z4 M40i for Corvette Stingray Grand Sport money?

I'm with you bro

Penguino · 12-12-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OnerDriver

Also let's not forget a Civic is 30 k, many seem to expect a top of the line Z4 be priced at 40 k....

A Civic is 19k. Far from your 30k.

CeEl · 12-12-2018, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Is there anybody who is actually thinking they might go for this?

I would. I do need to see it for myself though.

I am not retired, I do not track the car, I just like to have a fun yet still civilized and convenient car.

And I like convertible two seaters... fell in love with them ever since my older brother got a Alfa Spider when I was a child.

Jklad · 12-12-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OnerDriver

Guys, this car starts at 6000 less than a starter Boxter S, with less power and with a 4 cylinder that sounds like crap.
Not to mention the stratospheric prices of options in the Porsche....

This car doesn't even need to perform as well on a track, if it's close it's good enough. It has always been close.

It fails in that it doesn't offer a manual, as the Porsche does.

But price-wise, they're not even competing in the same category. Pick another contender.

Again: if this vehicle performs close to the Boxter S on track (we know it's quicker in a straight line), it's a winner (for auto lovers).

Wait, a roadster without a manual? That blows

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