11-07-2023, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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Percentage of G29 Z4 owners on this forum?
In looking at the unicorn sightings and the talk about how much of niche car the Z4 is, it got me wondering: What percentage of Z4 G29 owners in the US are member of this forum? I suspect it is quite a few. I don't know how many American G29 members we have, but in looking at the Z4 sales numbers, I see the following:
1121 in 2023 through Oct 1565 in 2022 2367 in 2021 2371 in 2020 2941 in 2019 10,365 BMW Z4 G29s rolling around the US. Seems like a pretty small community compared to the 290.8M vehicles on the road in the US. We Z4 owners are the .0036 percenters of the car world. |
11-07-2023, 08:31 PM | #2 |
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Just seems like not alot of people talk about it. I mean... had I gone to CarMax and bought my first one there... I'd have never found this forum. The only reason that brought me here, was that I was curious about how long it took to build a car. Luckily, it took me here.
Even when I'm on the road and happen to see another G29 driver... it's rare they give a wave or whatever.
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11-07-2023, 08:58 PM | #3 |
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For most people it’s just a car. For example, my wife loves her X3, but would never join these forums and post stuff about it.
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11-07-2023, 09:13 PM | #4 |
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I agree that the Z4 is kind of a sleeper car as it is a balance between performance and luxury. It’s the right balance for me vs the more spartan but better performing Porsche and the more luxurious and pampering, but less precise, Mercedes.
I just got my Z4. I don’t see many of them around, although I know must be quite a few here in the DC area. There were quite a few for sale but most had had accidents or were overpriced. I did much better by shopping around. |
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Some theories... Not a lot of G29s out there by comparison, many of which are still under warranty. Less cars, less enthusiasts. If there is a problem call the dealer, opposed to searching for a forum answer or discussion. Perhaps there isn't a need for major public forum discussions, unless something like a class-action situation would happen (E89 timing chains, Porsche IBS).
I suspect the target demographic of owners are not (significantly) modding them (yet) and the M40i is plenty performant for that group. Last edited by eekflyer; 11-08-2023 at 12:24 PM.. |
11-09-2023, 02:44 PM | #9 |
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In my experience it’s a similar situation in the UK - you’re much more likely to see an F-Type than another G29 Z4. Certainly a car with a good exclusivity to $£€ ratio! Apparently in mainland Europe they’re much more common though.
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I don't remember what brought me here when I ordered my Z4 but it was probably because I knew it wouldn't remain stock and I wanted to know what was out there to mod. The list is still small and mostly cosmetic, for now. Nick |
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11-13-2023, 05:08 PM | #11 |
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I find that the forum is great for advice and the benefit of others’ experience. Figuring out which equipment comes with which package was really helpful as I shopped. And when something does go wrong, I feel much better prepared to deal with it.
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