02-14-2024, 03:25 PM | #1959 |
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Hey all, first time poster looking for some advice.
I'm very close to putting a deposit down on a new M340i Touring - however the info there is going to be a new LCI has made me pause. Is there any more information about what the exterior changes will be and also when we're likely to hear anything more official? Just want to make sure I'm not signing up to something that will be obviously out of date in 6 months! |
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02-15-2024, 12:53 AM | #1963 |
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Thanks so much for the response. In which case I think I can look forward to owning an M340i ... only question now is what colour?!?
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02-15-2024, 07:09 AM | #1964 |
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OK. So the current generation of M3/M4/M2 are the last ICE versions? Your original post hints at the possibility of a next gen unless I'm misunderstanding it? Also, thank you for your time and contributions. Very helpful!
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02-16-2024, 02:00 PM | #1968 |
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That sound you hear is the sound of Hell starting to freeze over. I was comfortable that BMW would see the light and take a more balanced approach to their future vehicles but the more I read the less that looks likely.
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Me too. The first brand to exit performance ICE cars is leaving the door open for others to grab that market share. There is a segment of the market that will actively avoid buying electric cars for as long as they live or can...whichever comes first!
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When I hear that Oliver Zipse was fired I will regain hope. While we are sacking people send Frank Weber packing.
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G90 M5 is heavier than my V8 X5. Jeez...
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02-17-2024, 07:59 AM | #1973 |
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That G90 weight is wild, wonder how much more the G99 will be.
Really appreciate these threads, get even more product detail here than I do at work. PS: I found some of your old Motorrad threads. I wish there was a better place to do those again without being shut down by people who have no idea what they’re talking about. Thanks again for everything.
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02-17-2024, 11:29 AM | #1974 |
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Yeah, I kinda found a home for the GS stuff on advrider but not everything else. Where can I tell people that the next year's R 18 will get Brooklyn Grey and Fire Red as paint options? I'm sure there are five people in the world who would care.
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I think M division is focussed on E-drive trains. There is a lot of amazing dynamic trickery with 4 motors. Future should be bright!
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Understood but the "man-machine" connection is not the same. Just hope THAT doesn't get lost in these decisions. A clever manufacturer could clean house if other major vendors abandon ICE.
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02-18-2024, 12:57 PM | #1978 |
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I had noticed the next gen M8 will only be a Gran Coupe, but that the 8 series would be available as a Coupe and Convertible.
I think I've figured out why, the battery system is too big to fit into a shorter wheelbase car than the M5 which of course the M8 will be based on.
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Is a manual M240i in discussion/planning?
Most all of the development work is already done from the new 2025 Z4 manual (a B58 sending power through a reworked BMW 6 speed to a M240i rear axle assembly). Then, in the comments 88E30M3: “Sadly it will not happen until pigs fly. Therefore, never…” Horatiu replied “Never Know” https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/02/19/b...-transmission/ |
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I would seriously consider trading my AWD auto for a RWD stick IF it had the manual from the 2025 Z4. For me (52yo father of 3) its simple...I'm too old for a Supra and too young for a Z4. I'm probably too old for the M240i but I love smaller cars AND the rear seat option in a pinch. I also still swap my summer and winter wheels every spring and fall so RWD is not a huge problem for me in MA. So if the business case for this variant makes sense, could there be an agreement with Toyota that prevents it? BMW. Make this car! |
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