I have an unusual request

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 10:01 AM

I am interested in buying a M40i, but there are not any close to where I live, so I have to look online. This presents a problem for me. My wife and I would use the car for pleasure and some trips. We have a small dog that always rides with us. So, I'd like to know if there is any room between or behind the seats for a small dog pillow. We are both short (under 5' 8"), so the seats would not be all the way back and the dog weighs 9 lbs.

If anyone could tell if there is room it would be great!
Thanks.

danbart · 12-01-2022, 10:13 AM

Zero room behind or in between for a small dog.

RigaTony1982 · 12-01-2022, 10:15 AM

Yeah, I don't think this will work out for you. Maybe look at the M440i convertible? It has a back seat so would be more practical for your use case.

DPelletier · 12-01-2022, 10:33 AM

While I haven't tried it, I'm pretty sure my dog travel bed for our 10lb Yorkie would fit behind my wife's seat with room to spare. The Z4 has so much more room than my Jaguar F type did....

Dave

Westside Guy · 12-01-2022, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Yeah, I don't think this will work out for you. Maybe look at the M440i convertible? It has a back seat so would be more practical for your use case.

Unless the OP's wife is under 5 feet tall there is not enough room.

For a BMW, the M440i convertible would definitely be the best solution.

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-01-2022, 11:56 AM

My puppies are in the hundred pound class so no for me. That said based on where my wife 5'2" & I 5'10" normally have our seats there is not adequate space for a dog of any size.

Don't think they can be moved up enough to accommodate an animal & 2 humans. Think even a driver & a small dog would be hard on the dog. Thing is the package shelf is too narrow for a dog & the passenger seat full forward does not expose enough floor for a dog to lay on. That means you would have to prop up a dog box behind the passenger seat which will then not fit a passenger.

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 12:21 PM

Thanks for the replies. I just got the news the dog may have cancer about an hour ago. So, I guess I'll have to wait and see what's next.

RavenGX · 12-01-2022, 12:25 PM

i don't own a dog so I'm not sure how big a 9lbs dog is, but below a picture of the seats and the storage space behind them with one seat in a normal position

.

maybe on the back of the armrest, or if you open the ski hatch it could partially fit in there and partially outside

Horseman · 12-01-2022, 12:50 PM

I mean... you could always put the wife or the dog in the trunk and open up the pass through......

Horseman · 12-01-2022, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balr14

Thanks for the replies. I just got the news the dog may have cancer about an hour ago. So, I guess I'll have to wait and see what's next.

WOW... i'm sorry to hear the news.

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horseman

WOW... i'm sorry to hear the news.

Well she is 14, so we knew it was just a matter of time before something went wrong.

OVERLND99 · 12-01-2022, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balr14

Thanks for the replies. I just got the news the dog may have cancer about an hour ago. So, I guess I'll have to wait and see what's next.

So sorry to hear about this. We have a little 9 pound 15 year old Toy Schnauzer. We take her on rides a lot and on vacation with us. I should be getting my Z4 soon, and can always let you know how things work with her. We are not able to have human kids, so our dogs are our kids. I hope everything works out well for you and your little baby.

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RavenGX

i don't own a dog so I'm not sure how big a 9lbs dog is, but below a picture of the seats and the storage space behind them with one seat in a normal position

.

maybe on the back of the armrest, or if you open the ski hatch it could partially fit in there and partially outside

Thanks so much for the picture. That hatch just might work. She's just a little dachshund. When I'm watch TV, she sits on my chest under my chin, so she doesn't need a lot of space. I could put a triangle piece of 1/4" plywood over the back half of the armrest and throw a couple blankets over it and she would be perfectly happy. Dachshunds like to burrow and like dark places, so she would love that hatch opening.

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OVERLND99

So sorry to hear about this. We have a little 9 pound 15 year old Toy Schnauzer. We take her on rides a lot and on vacation with us. I should be getting my Z4 soon, and can always let you know how things work with her. We are not able to have human kids, so our dogs are our kids. I hope everything works out well for you and your little baby.

I would appreciate that. It appears that they can treat her, but we will know more in another week or two. The bill is going to be impressive... so far $4k and counting.

Horseman · 12-01-2022, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balr14

I would appreciate that. It appears that they can treat her, but we will know more in another week or two. The bill is going to be impressive... so far $4k and counting.

I know to each their own. Everyone has different motivations and different understandings.

We had to put down two of our pets in the same year. Our dog was 11 and she started having seizures, suspected brain tumor. The other was a 19 year old cat who had alot of health issues and could not breathe one day. I genuinely think she got COVID.

We had to weigh the pros with the cons. We can spend thousands on treatment to get how much time and at what quality of life? 14 is a longtime for a pup to live. We loved our pup and kitty so much. I've got another 18 year old cat and i'm dreading the day that decision comes already.

ZZZ4 G29 · 12-01-2022, 03:20 PM

No dogs allowed in BMW roadsters!!

.

StanDiego · 12-01-2022, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balr14

I am interested in buying a M40i, but there are not any close to where I live, so I have to look online. This presents a problem for me. My wife and I would use the car for pleasure and some trips. We have a small dog that always rides with us. So, I'd like to know if there is any room between or behind the seats for a small dog pillow. We are both short (under 5' 8"), so the seats would not be all the way back and the dog weighs 9 lbs.

If anyone could tell if there is room it would be great!
Thanks.

Our 10 lb Yorkie fits perfectly on the center console in a doggy seat the wife found on Amazon.

Balr14 · 12-01-2022, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanDiego

Our 10 lb Yorkie fits perfectly on the center console in a doggy seat the wife found on Amazon.

That's great!

RigaTony1982 · 12-01-2022, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanDiego

Our 10 lb Yorkie fits perfectly on the center console in a doggy seat the wife found on Amazon.

Well I stand corrected! Guess a dog will fit

BEAR-AvHistory · 12-01-2022, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balr14

Thanks for the replies. I just got the news the dog may have cancer about an hour ago. So, I guess I'll have to wait and see what's next.

Sorry to hear that. Hope all turns out well & you can get the doggy car seat.

12-01-2022, 10:01 AM	#1
Balr14 Lieutenant 578 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Menomonee Falls, Wi. iTrader: (0)	I have an unusual request I am interested in buying a M40i, but there are not any close to where I live, so I have to look online. This presents a problem for me. My wife and I would use the car for pleasure and some trips. We have a small dog that always rides with us. So, I'd like to know if there is any room between or behind the seats for a small dog pillow. We are both short (under 5' 8"), so the seats would not be all the way back and the dog weighs 9 lbs. If anyone could tell if there is room it would be great! Thanks.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-01-2022, 10:13 AM	#2
danbart Enlisted Member 75 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Zero room behind or in between for a small dog.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-01-2022, 10:15 AM	#3
RigaTony1982 Colonel 2672 Rep 2,107 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW Z4 M40i [7.75]	Yeah, I don't think this will work out for you. Maybe look at the M440i convertible? It has a back seat so would be more practical for your use case. __________________ 2023 Z4 M40i - San Francisco Red Metallic/Ivory White Past: 2021 M340i xDrive - Sunset Orange Metallic/Black w/blue stitching
	Appreciate 2 Westside Guy5969.00 Horseman4306.00 Quote

12-01-2022, 10:33 AM	#4
DPelletier Lieutenant 680 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Z4 M40i [8.00]	While I haven't tried it, I'm pretty sure my dog travel bed for our 10lb Yorkie would fit behind my wife's seat with room to spare. The Z4 has so much more room than my Jaguar F type did.... Dave
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-01-2022, 11:56 AM	#6
BEAR-AvHistory 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convt 3131 Rep 5,264 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i - 2022 M4C Convrt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC - OIB, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 COBRA (FFR rep ... [8.57] 2023 Jeep Wrangler ... [9.50] 2009 Yamaha V-Star [0.00] Cars 2-BMW, 2-FORD, ... [0.00] 2023 Ford Expeditio ... [0.00] 2020 Z4 M40i [10.00] 2022 BMW M4C [7.25] 1998 FORD Ranger 4X4 [0.00]	My puppies are in the hundred pound class so no for me. That said based on where my wife 5'2" & I 5'10" normally have our seats there is not adequate space for a dog of any size. Don't think they can be moved up enough to accommodate an animal & 2 humans. Think even a driver & a small dog would be hard on the dog. Thing is the package shelf is too narrow for a dog & the passenger seat full forward does not expose enough floor for a dog to lay on. That means you would have to prop up a dog box behind the passenger seat which will then not fit a passenger. __________________ Kevin Dravit Gray, Black Leather, Moonlight Roof, Red Calipers 2022 M4C - 2020 Z4 M40i - 2023 FORD Expedition XLT Max 4X4 400BHP - 2009 V-Star - 1998 Ranger 4X4 5MT - 1965 Cobra (R) 5MT - 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 6MT Last edited by BEAR-AvHistory; 12-01-2022 at 12:03 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-01-2022, 12:21 PM	#7
Balr14 Lieutenant 578 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Menomonee Falls, Wi. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. I just got the news the dog may have cancer about an hour ago. So, I guess I'll have to wait and see what's next.
	Appreciate 2 Horseman4306.00 BEAR-AvHistory3130.50 Quote

12-01-2022, 12:25 PM	#8
RavenGX Lieutenant 1105 Rep 427 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 G29 M40i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Antwerp iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 M40i [9.52]	i don't own a dog so I'm not sure how big a 9lbs dog is, but below a picture of the seats and the storage space behind them with one seat in a normal position . maybe on the back of the armrest, or if you open the ski hatch it could partially fit in there and partially outside Attached Images __________________ 2019 BMW Z4 G29 M40i @600hp - Insta: ZZZZ_M40i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-01-2022, 12:50 PM	#9
Horseman Colonel 4306 Rep 2,538 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW Z4 M40i [9.90]	I mean... you could always put the wife or the dog in the trunk and open up the pass through......
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-01-2022, 03:20 PM	#16
ZZZ4 G29 Enlisted Member 296 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW Z4 30i Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	No dogs allowed in BMW roadsters!! . Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote