[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Going OT and I posted it before, I wish that BMW would offer a navy soft top like you can order on a Mercedes.

They offer a darkish red too. Would look great on a black car.

[Horseman]

I was gonna say the same thing but feared we're gonna end up going down a rabbit hole haha.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

They offer a darkish red too. Would look great on a black car.

Agreed, aside from black that dark red color top would look beautiful with other body colors such as grey shades and even with white.

My 1994 325i Samoa Blue convertible had a navy top. Out of curiosity, does anyone know what year BMW stopped offering that color option for the top?

[TrampGeo]

Thanks. I think I will switch to the Moonlight top.

Another question: I have read in this forum that the end of production for the 2024 Z4 is March 1. April is devoted to re-tooling for the next model. The 2025 model, including the manual transmission version, commencing production April 1. Is this right? I worry that even if I get my allocation in early February, my production date will fall in April. This delay means I will probably be receiving my new Z4 just in time for the brutal summer heat here in Arizona.

[TrampGeo]

I have emailed my CA, but no reply yet.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by CJ421

Welcome and congratulations!
Did you look on Cars.com and the other sites, BTW? There are lots of M40i's available right now. Anyone will ship right to you (or your dealer might be able to get it for you from another dealer).
Charles

Originally Posted by TrampGeo

Thanks. I think I will switch to the Moonlight top.

Another question: I have read in this forum that the end of production for the 2024 Z4 is March 1. April is devoted to re-tooling for the next model. The 2025 model, including the manual transmission version, commencing production April 1. Is this right? I worry that even if I get my allocation in early February, my production date will fall in April. This delay means I will probably be receiving my new Z4 just in time for the brutal summer heat here in Arizona.

As Charles suggested perhaps you should look at what is available right now. You may be able to find an M40i with everything you want from existing inventory at another dealer.

[Argo]

Anecdotally, several of the things OP wants (and I wanted) are hard to find in dealer stock models (18" wheels, ACC, Cognac interior).

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by Argo

Anecdotally, several of the things OP wants (and I wanted) are hard to find in dealer stock models (18" wheels, ACC, Cognac interior).

I think the 18’s will be the hardest part. Since they lowered the price by more than half for the ACC starting for the 2023 model year, I’ve seen it on a lot more cars.

[mdoneinvt]

Too bad you weren’t in the market for Misano Blue with ivory interior. Mine has every option all you would need to do is swap the wheels out for 18’s i have to say with the michelin all season a the ride is better than with the summer tires it came with.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by mdoneinvt

Too bad you weren’t in the market for Misano Blue with ivory interior. Mine has every option all you would need to do is swap the wheels out for 18’s i have to say with the michelin all season a the ride is better than with the summer tires it came with.

I know it’s not a popular option, but I’d have no problem going to an AS tire for improved ride, better wet performance as a trade off in absolute maximum grip. My Z4 will not see the track, other then some spirited drives doubt I would push the car hard enough to really justify these max dry performance tires.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

I think the 18’s will be the hardest part. Since they lowered the price by more than half for the ACC starting for the 2023 model year, I’ve seen it on a lot more cars.

I definitely agree with you as the vast majority of M40i’s have 19’s.

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

I know it’s not a popular option, but I’d have no problem going to an AS tire for improved ride, better wet performance as a trade off in absolute maximum grip. My Z4 will not see the track, other then some spirited drives doubt I would push the car hard enough to really justify these max dry performance tires.

Yeah that’s the reason i switched improved tire life and no worrying when the temperature drops below 40 when the summers are hard as concrete.

[Bimmerfun82]

Don’t want a manual transmission?
I’d go bigger wheels, upgraded audio, and moonlit top.
Congrats

[Horseman]

Upgraded audio is .... subjective lol. I like the bass punch of the base system more so than the $875 "upgrade." I listen to music with alot of bass, so ... was disappointed.

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by mdoneinvt

Yeah that’s the reason i switched improved tire life and no worrying when the temperature drops below 40 when the summers are hard as concrete.

How’s the car in the snow with all-seasons? I was concerned with this being my first RWD car, so I bought a set of winter wheels/tires and am doing the swap. May consider all-seasons when the Michelins wear out.

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

How’s the car in the snow with all-seasons? I was concerned with this being my first RWD car, so I bought a set of winter wheels/tires and am doing the swap. May consider all-seasons when the Michelins wear out.

They do ok I only got caught in the snow once without my winter wheels and tires. For me it is because of the seasons in vermont it can be cold for a long time before actual winter and saves tearing up the winter tires on warm days.

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by mdoneinvt

They do ok I only got caught in the snow once without my winter wheels and tires. For me it is because of the seasons in vermont it can be cold for a long time before actual winter and saves tearing up the winter tires on warm days.

Yeah, it’s kinda similar here in Chicago. I got them put on in early November, then it was 55+ degrees for the next 3 weeks.

I don’t drive to work or anything, so can usually avoid the snow. Maybe the all seasons would be a good option for me.

[TrampGeo]

I just got an email from my CA that my Z4 is at status '150 - Production Started'. So it looks like I will get my car before any possible shut down in March. I hadn't asked for the Moonlight top yet, so I'll 'make do' with the black top, which is fine. Mr. Toad's wild ride begins!

Thanks again everyone for your kind remarks.

[Argo]

Originally Posted by TrampGeo

I just got an email from my CA that my Z4 is at status '150 - Production Started'. So it looks like I will get my car before any possible shut down in March. I hadn't asked for the Moonlight top yet, so I'll 'make do' with the black top, which is fine. Mr. Toad's wild ride begins!

Thanks again everyone for your kind remarks.

You're going to love it! Remember you can track the status of it on the website as well.

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by TrampGeo

I just got an email from my CA that my Z4 is at status '150 - Production Started'. So it looks like I will get my car before any possible shut down in March. I hadn't asked for the Moonlight top yet, so I'll 'make do' with the black top, which is fine. Mr. Toad's wild ride begins!

Thanks again everyone for your kind remarks.

Congratulations you will be very happy and the portimao blue is beautiful.

[TrampGeo]

My Z4 M40i arrived on Monday, April 8th. I ordered it January 19. Plenty of time to drive before it gets too dam hot here in Arizona. Observations so far:

It's fun to drive! My last sporting vehicle was a BMW R1200RT, my 8th and last motorcycle. I don't get the visceral thrill of riding a fast bike, but the fun is still there. Cornering and curves are great, limited mainly by the person sitting next to me screaming. After break in we'll see about acceleration. It's also good to drive with my espousal unit, as she wouldn't ride with me on the back of my bike for some reason. It is also nice to be able to put up the top and turn on the AC after it gets hot upon returning from a cool morning sojourn.

I thought the "enhanced sound" of the engine would bother me, but it's fine. No need to code the speakers silent.

It's also a very pretty car. I've never had one that I wanted to keep clean so much.

The picture was taken taken at the historic Gillespie Dam Bridge, on Old Highway 80, north of Gila Bend, Arizona. You can see I have some bugs to clean off.

[Balr14]

I can really relate to the better half impeding any form of acceleration. I catch hell if the shadow of my foot touches the gas pedal!