[FrostyWinters]

Originally Posted by Argo

The extended Shadowline trim is $300 in the 2024. It's not the same as the Shadowline package which also adds the blackened and adaptive headlights and the black mirror caps (which would also be in the MT though).

Anyway we slice it, I think we can say the manual Z4 is priced just right.

[JamesTabletop]

I just wish there were some fun, bright colors. Even the older Misano blue color.

[canadianbimmerlover]

Oh god this is gonna be hard. What to let go for this. Is trading in a 2021 M2C for this a stupid idea?

[BimmerMat135]

So bmw now that you have a 6MT paired with the 40i engine make it available for the other 40i products!

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by Argo

Gotta say, the black piping on the Cognac seats looks pretty good. I'd get that over the current light-colored piping. Not sure if "Cognac with unique black M piping complemented by interior trim in black high-gloss" means it forces you to take the piano-black interior though.

Interesting that the cognac is just the seats, and not the door panel inserts and the center armrest cover like the current version.

[iklo2]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

So bmw now that you have a 6MT paired with the 40i engine make it available for the other 40i products!

Other 40i products are byproducts: I just had a 440i grand coupe loaner while my 14' F10 M-Sport 6MT was in service and it was beyond horrible: plastic seats and steering wheel as thin as a noodle.

[TX552]

Fuck yeah

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by canadianbimmerlover

Oh god this is gonna be hard. What to let go for this. Is trading in a 2021 M2C for this a stupid idea?

Nope. ☀️

[Small Cap Trader]

Sold. Where do I sign?

[tracer bullet]

Originally Posted by Tuxedo

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...topic/4225/z4/

Nice find. That gets you here of course, which has some details plus high res pics: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...6-speed-manual

More info on the wheels and tires which I hadn't seen until now, will copy and paste if others are curious:

Tires front / rear (std) / 255/35 R19 96Y XL / 285/30 R20 99Y XL

Rims, front / rear (in) (std) / 9.0J x 19.0 / 10.0J x 20.0

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by canadianbimmerlover

Oh god this is gonna be hard. What to let go for this. Is trading in a 2021 M2C for this a stupid idea?

If your ready for a change, do it. But you have a pretty sweet ride.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Interesting that the cognac is just the seats, and not the door panel inserts and the center armrest cover like the current version.

Good catch, I like the current Cognac interior better then the all black minus seats.

[carseatsm5]

Which of the 46 iDrive versions is this running?

[BMWGirlFL]

Ready to build in Germany:

https://configure.bmw.de/de_DE/confi...TF,S08WL,S09QX

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Which of the 46 iDrive versions is this running?

Idrive 7. Probably will remain that way until end of production in 2026.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by JCZ5

First time I am lusting over a non-M manual vs. the M lineup. Very interested to try the “better” manual transmission found in the Supra. This is a great release!

IIRC, the reviews published about the Z4’s MT stated it was different and superior to the MT they had tested in the Supra.

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

Idrive 7. Probably will remain that way until end of production in 2026.

Another reason to like it if you ask me.

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Another reason to like it if you ask me.

This. After having 8 in my M2, I like 7 in my X3 much better. Happy z4 keeping it.

[shatty]

Yep....ID7. Sucks its not 9.... I have 1st allocation at a dealer already. I just got my M2 11/30/23. I would hate to trade it in 6 months later. I might wait till the 26s come out then I will go for it. Last model year with a manual...This is the way to go for value down the line. Hell it might appreciate lol. 2 things I like about the ID7:

Canopy over the drivers screen.
Screen mirroring (found a better way around that on ID8)

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Thibs

I love the wheels!

Also we should take notice that the pictures show Michelin Pilot Super Sports and not the Continentals that some of the latest M40i builds have been shipped with!

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

IIRC, the reviews published about the Z4’s MT stated it was different and superior to the MT they had tested in the Supra.

Hopefully the pre-production reviews hold up once the (production) reviews happen this summer with extended road tests. For sure there will be more Supra VS Z4 comparisons to come.

I’m happy for the Z4 as a BMW product, can’t tell you have many posts on social media/youtube poke at the Z4 for lacking a manual…..despite it’s wonderful automatic….to some it always lacked that sports car street cred. Not anymore.

[shatty]

"The outer shift mechanism comprising the shift lever, its guide, and the connection to the transmission, has been specially engineered for use in the BMW Z4 M40i and delivers the mechanical feel for which BMW manuals have been praised."


GTFOH!!!!! LOL Thats funny. All their manuals are sloppy. No mechanical feel at all. Feels like they put too much into the dampers and bushings on the manuals. The first mod I bought for my M2 was the Rogue short throw (which still isnt installed).