10-14-2019, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Z4 s30i mSport - 2000 Miles later
Firstly, let me put some context here. I am a slightly overweight guy in the UK who is approaching 60, who is the best part of 6ft 4in tall. Size matters
This isn't really a review, just a collection of thoughts. Having moved out of corporate life I was looking for something a bit more fun that my F25 X3 35d (which was a great car). I fancied a Boxster but I didn't quite fit, and was put off by the overall cost to purchase when specced up. I was in the BMW garage in Exeter and I saw a Z4 s20i. I hadn't seen one on the road before and it was love at first sight. Number one priority. I fitted in it! The seat was comfortable and I felt immediately at home. After a few chats with the sales guy, and some research, I decided on the 30i. Yes, I was tempted by the M40i, but various people told me it was a bit tail-happy. If I was 30-years younger perhaps that would have suited me. Not now. On paper the 30i seemed the best combination of performance, price and mpg (I am retired) At my local dealer I saw a 30i that was a pre-reg. Just 75 miles on it. After a quick test drive I was hooked. It was in white, which I really like, and had the comfort plus and tech packs. After some negotiation I picked it up 5 days later.
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10-17-2019, 10:27 PM | #2 |
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I have a M40i and love it but I appreciate your feedback of the S30i. It was a tough decision between the two so it's good to hear about your positive experience. Your car looks great too. Thanks for the information in your post.
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10-18-2019, 03:36 AM | #3 |
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My Harmon Kardon, as reported by others, seems to vary between having no presence and poor volume to decent volume with no noticeable pattern - esp using DAB.
I can start the car and instantly get weak sound which results in me having to 'pump up the volume'. On other startups the sound and presence is fine. On a couple of occasions I've been able to 'fix' the volume problem by making a phone call. On completing the call the volume magically increases. I use the comfort access and noticed that this stopped working a couple of nights ago. The car didn't lock when walking away and didn't open the following morning. It turned out that the boot was open but i received no message or warning to indicate this. I too am 6ft 4in and have found the car really comfortable on long journeys. No slipped discs yet! |
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10-18-2019, 12:40 PM | #4 |
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Is your system set to auto adjust volume depending on speed? Have you tried turning it off (or on)?
I notice significant volume differences between the different audio sources. My favorite list is made up from multiple sources and switching between them makes this very noticeable. |
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10-20-2019, 04:25 AM | #5 |
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Can you turn the auto volume off or do I need to slide the bar to the far left?
Anyway, I've slid the bar to the far left and still experience the volume issues. Note that the issue arises when turning on the ignition (it's either loud or quiet) and never once I've got going. |
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Great write up thanks.
My favourite car BMW make. Very envois I can't cram a 2 seater into my lifestyle yet. Kids are 2 years from Uni. Watch out world! My engine of choice would be this or the 2.0 but hopefully this as it's now basically impossible to keep it below £40k tax limit. I'm stepping down from higher BMs to my incoming (next week!) M135i and still hope I can justify a second car in the UK in a 3.0/2.0i MSport with plus Pack. Anyway, I'm rambling, coming into peak season for you open toppers enjoy!!! (Responsibly with a face mask? )
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