[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by yo4

In 2022, the G29 LCI may have been cancelled.
The iDrive will be updated first in July 2023 for right-hand drive cars only, and in March 2024 for left-hand drive cars.
EOP is November 30, 2025.

What is your source of information on the iDrive update?

[ToysArs]

Originally Posted by yo4

In 2022, the G29 LCI may have been cancelled.
The iDrive will be updated first in July 2023 for right-hand drive cars only, and in March 2024 for left-hand drive cars.
EOP is November 30, 2025.

I'm confused about this. Are you now saying LCI in November will be cancelled? I don't understand why they would delay LCI considering the EOP is 2025.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by ToysArs

I'm confused about this. Are you now saying LCI in November will be cancelled? I don't understand why they would delay LCI considering the EOP is 2025.

Don't feed the troll …

[Pprior]

Argh - considering an order, ordinarily would wait for LCI but I despise trapezoidal exhaust so if they are adding that to the Z4 I don't want to wait. Why in the world is it so hard to find information. Dealer is worthless.

[Weeezle1971]

Originally Posted by Pprior

Argh - considering an order, ordinarily would wait for LCI but I despise trapezoidal exhaust so if they are adding that to the Z4 I don't want to wait. Why in the world is it so hard to find information. Dealer is worthless.

I completely agree about the dealer. Ours is only good for making sure the coffee maker has pods, constantly answering questions with "We are not sure about that, with demand so high and supply issues, we will have to wait and see."

Literally our dealer does not even have any leather swatches, paint color samples, or interior samples (aluminum, etc.) to even show as examples.

What is the point? Might as well just change BMW into a vending machine. You pick your options online and they deliver to your door. They literally are only good for maintenance at this point (and I would argue any local shop could learn the tricks of the trade and fill that void just as easily).

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

What is your source of information on the iDrive update?

Sounds like he has a good connect. Some of the updating is necessary to comply with new safety regulations in other markets (including Japan). I have no clue about the US. LCI plan change due to global circumstances seems like a real possibility.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Hope it turns out well. Round, square, trapezoidal exhaust does not matter to me. Will most likely reup with a 2023 as my lease runs out in March. Only thing that might lose me is it they go to the new dashboard. Would have to see it in person.

Would also like to see if I could get a individual color (red selection) on the car.

If not looking good will buyout the one I have now.

[DPelletier]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

Hope it turns out well. Round, square, trapezoidal exhaust does not matter to me.

Ditto; I like the exhaust on mine just fine but it seems like an exceedingly minor issue to me


Dave

[Cliffj335]

Somewhat off topic, and I don't want to hijack the thread, but was talking to my sales person today to check on my Z4M40i order (July production supposedly). He said they were in a meeting today and it was announced BMW cancelled all Z4 30i production. No reason why or for how long. He confirmed they will continue the Z4M40i production. Haven't seen this anywhere else yet, but don't know why he would make it up. He seems to be pretty transparent.

[yo4]

Some are expecting the emergence of the G29LCI, but remember the 8 series and the M8.
Those LCIs do not have any notable updates.
Just a shiny grille and a larger CID.

[Mastakko]

Originally Posted by Cliffj335

Somewhat off topic, and I don't want to hijack the thread, but was talking to my sales person today to check on my Z4M40i order (July production supposedly). He said they were in a meeting today and it was announced BMW cancelled all Z4 30i production. No reason why or for how long. He confirmed they will continue the Z4M40i production. Haven't seen this anywhere else yet, but don't know why he would make it up. He seems to be pretty transparent.

Man that's rough, it's a good price point for a great car that's plenty fast and very well appointed. I'm thinking maybe because of supply chain limitations and more profit on 40i. I love my 30i tho. More power would just get me more tickets.

[Rob_G77]

Originally Posted by Cliffj335

Somewhat off topic, and I don't want to hijack the thread, but was talking to my sales person today to check on my Z4M40i order (July production supposedly). He said they were in a meeting today and it was announced BMW cancelled all Z4 30i production. No reason why or for how long. He confirmed they will continue the Z4M40i production. Haven't seen this anywhere else yet, but don't know why he would make it up. He seems to be pretty transparent.

Production also got cancelled (in Canada at least) for remaining 2022 M3/M4 about 2 months ago. Even if it was a sold order with allocation, it got cancelled. I had an M3 on order for 6 months which got cancelled. I wasn't going to buy it anyhow since I got a Z4 instead. Someone else was going to buy the M3, but it's not getting built now. They have to be re-ordered as 2023 models.

As for 30i, there's quite a few on dealer lots in Canada so I don't think it's selling that well. The M40i is almost impossible to find.

Rob

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Sounds like he has a good connect. Some of the updating is necessary to comply with new safety regulations in other markets (including Japan). I have no clue about the US. LCI plan change due to global circumstances seems like a real possibility.

What kind of changes are we talking about? Something we won't really notice such as a new screen coating to comply with some regulation?

[CeEl]

This autobahn sighting was posted in a German forum. Discussion as to whether this is the 8 series or the Z4 facelift ensued.

[MrLatte]

Originally Posted by CeEl

This autobahn sighting was posted in a German forum. Discussion as to whether this is the 8 series or the Z4 facelift ensued.

Smart money is on the 8

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/20...ight-facelift/

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by MrLatte

Smart money is on the 8

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/12/20...ight-facelift/

Except the 8 facelift was already unveiled. The pic was (supposedly) taken a couple days ago.

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by CeEl

Except the 8 facelift was already unveiled. The pic was (supposedly) taken a couple days ago.

But yes, I think it's a 8 myself. Looking at the lights and the trunk line / integrated spoiler specifically. Doubt we'll see that much change for the LCI.

[jdhiro]

I never realized how similar the 8 and the Z looked lol.

It looks like 8-series mirrors and rear window, so my money is there too, but it would be nice if it was a Z...

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by jdhiro

I never realized how similar the 8 and the Z looked lol.

It looks like 8-series mirrors and rear window, so my money is there too, but it would be nice if it was a Z...

They are first cousins.

[MrLatte]

Originally Posted by CeEl

Except the 8 facelift was already unveiled. The pic was (supposedly) taken a couple days ago.

Its clearly the same photos, even same plate as the photos published months ago, don't believe everything you see on the internet.

[MrLatte]

Originally Posted by jdhiro

I never realized how similar the 8 and the Z looked lol.

In England, its rare to see another G11 but there is a convertible 840i local to me, in the same sapphire black. It does look very similar from multiple angles.

[Westside Guy]

You will know it is really a Z4 LCI spy shot if BMWGirlFL is in the driver's seat.