[ejm3]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

As for the price as a separate item its about as good as you are going to get today. Did my first ever almost full MSRP on the 2022 M4C. Was 16% off the $72,000 MSRP on the Z4 M40i in Feb/March 2020.

Ha! I came within an inch of buying a Z4 M440 back in early March 2020 just as pandemic started and could have had a great deal.

But I chickened out and didn't do it and just kept my 135i convertible.
I have mixed feelings because if I bought the same car now I would be getting screwed. But then again working from home I wouldn't be driving it much so I would have a $70k car just sitting there most of the time.

[kpgray]

Originally Posted by BEAR-AvHistory

No Z4 is a long term Keeper, really like it....

I have been pondering trading my 440i xDrive for a Z4 or M2. The 440i is a great car, but I miss the RWD on my previous 335i. I test drove a Z4 sDrive 3.0 and the M2 and both were a blast! The M2 is a beast, light, responsive, just plain wow! However, the Z4 is a convertible. The 3.0 version I drove handled really superior, power was very good but wasn't awesome (especially compared to the M2). Looks like the Z4 M40i closes the gap (too bad it was not a manual). This would be my daily, but working from home I just drive couple days week, 5K annually. No kids at home anymore. Seems you are pretty high on the vehicle to have two, what is the single most striking thing about the Z4 that makes you trade in your rare 135is manual to get this???

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by kpgray

I have been pondering trading my 440i xDrive for a Z4 or M2. The 440i is a great car, but I miss the RWD on my previous 335i. I test drove a Z4 sDrive 3.0 and the M2 and both were a blast! The M2 is a beast, light, responsive, just plain wow! However, the Z4 is a convertible. The 3.0 version I drove handled really superior, power was very good but wasn't awesome (especially compared to the M2). Looks like the Z4 M40i closes the gap (too bad it was not a manual). This would be my daily, but working from home I just drive couple days week, 5K annually. No kids at home anymore. Seems you are pretty high on the vehicle to have two, what is the single most striking thing about the Z4 that makes you trade in your rare 135is manual to get this???

The Z4 is more rare with low world wide production numbers. It also is a great daily. I drive my M40 in comfort and have no complaints with the added bonus of 30 mpg.

[mdoneinvt]

Originally Posted by kpgray

I have been pondering trading my 440i xDrive for a Z4 or M2. The 440i is a great car, but I miss the RWD on my previous 335i. I test drove a Z4 sDrive 3.0 and the M2 and both were a blast! The M2 is a beast, light, responsive, just plain wow! However, the Z4 is a convertible. The 3.0 version I drove handled really superior, power was very good but wasn't awesome (especially compared to the M2). Looks like the Z4 M40i closes the gap (too bad it was not a manual). This would be my daily, but working from home I just drive couple days week, 5K annually. No kids at home anymore. Seems you are pretty high on the vehicle to have two, what is the single most striking thing about the Z4 that makes you trade in your rare 135is manual to get this???

Is your current 440i a manual or auto? Just traded my 440i xdrive 6mt for the Z4 and after one day I already know I won’t miss it.

[kpgray]

Originally Posted by mdoneinvt

Is your current 440i a manual or auto? Just traded my 440i xdrive 6mt for the Z4 and after one day I already know I won’t miss it.

It's an Automatic, xDrive, was seeking a Manual at the time my 335i was totaled, the 6-speeds are rare. Came across this Smoked Topaz Individual beauty. I really like the car, yet in two years have used the rear seat once. Job changed to an at home position, so I drive a LOT less. Seems to make sence to have more of a "Sports Car" than a comfortable daily driver. If I need to use back seat again, can use the Wife's Land Rover. Drove a sDrive 3.0 and really liked it, just wanted little more power that the 2.0L offered.

[atmer]

I received the inspection report from Lemon Squad.

Overall, the vehicle was as the dealer presented with these exceptions:

1. Warning on the display to replace battery, probably from sitting
unused for the past few months. Dealer was going to recharge, if
that doesn't correct the problem, off to BMW to be checked.

2. Some minor paint missing on fascia, dealer is to fix this. See pix.

3. Mark on driver door panel, hard for to tell from pix.

4. Tires have an average of 7/32 tread. This is the only thing that
really concerns me. As the vehicle only has 115 mi., why so much
wear?
Could be the wheels/tires were swapped out or the car was
tracked. Haven't spoken to the dealer about this as yet. Will push
for a new set of tires, we'll see.

Copy of the report attached and also pix. of the fascia.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by TAZ007

The Z4 is more rare with low world wide production numbers. It also is a great daily. I drive my M40 in comfort and have no complaints with the added bonus of 30 mpg.

That 30 mpg can't be city driving. I average between 18-20 mpg driving locally.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by atmer

I received the inspection report from Lemon Squad.

Overall, the vehicle was as the dealer presented with these exceptions:

1. Warning on the display to replace battery, probably from sitting
unused for the past few months. Dealer was going to recharge, if
that doesn't correct the problem, off to BMW to be checked.

2. Some minor paint missing on fascia, dealer is to fix this. See pix.

3. Mark on driver door panel, hard for to tell from pix.

4. Tires have an average of 7/32 tread. This is the only thing that
really concerns me. As the vehicle only has 115 mi., why so much
wear?
Could be the wheels/tires were swapped out or the car was
tracked. Haven't spoken to the dealer about this as yet. Will push
for a new set of tires, we'll see.

Copy of the report attached and also pix. of the fascia.

It was mentioned that this a Dealer Sample sold at auction.

I am still trying to figure out why this car wasn't kept in a BMW dealer's inventory and sold as new so I called my salesman at my local dealer. He confirmed to me that if it has under 300 miles it is still considered a new car and his dealership would be selling it as such with the full warranty coverage included.

[atmer]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

It was mentioned that this a Dealer Sample sold at auction.

I am still trying to figure out why this car wasn't kept in a BMW dealer's inventory and sold as new so I called my salesman at my local dealer. He confirmed to me that if it has under 300 miles it is still considered a new car and his dealership would be selling it as such with the full warranty coverage included.

Turns out the Z4 I'm interested in isn't the only ultra-low mileage vehicle this dealer has. Check out this 2022 M3C with 123 mi., even newer than the Z4.

https://www.fishersimports.com/used-...43AY06NFL94054

Go figure.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by atmer

Turns out the Z4 I'm interested in isn't the only ultra-low mileage vehicle this dealer has. Check out this 2022 M3C with 123 mi., even newer than the Z4.

https://www.fishersimports.com/used-...43AY06NFL94054

Go figure.

That also is listed as pre-owned with 123 miles. Why would a BMW dealer not sell it themselves?

[TAZ007]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

That 30 mpg can't be city driving. I average between 18-20 mpg driving locally.

I'm not heavy on the throttle.

[CJ421]

Originally Posted by atmer

I received the inspection report from Lemon Squad.

Overall, the vehicle was as the dealer presented with these exceptions:

1. Warning on the display to replace battery, probably from sitting
unused for the past few months. Dealer was going to recharge, if
that doesn't correct the problem, off to BMW to be checked.

2. Some minor paint missing on fascia, dealer is to fix this. See pix.

3. Mark on driver door panel, hard for to tell from pix.

4. Tires have an average of 7/32 tread. This is the only thing that
really concerns me. As the vehicle only has 115 mi., why so much
wear?
Could be the wheels/tires were swapped out or the car was
tracked. Haven't spoken to the dealer about this as yet. Will push
for a new set of tires, we'll see.

Copy of the report attached and also pix. of the fascia.

I don't know what the Pilot Super Sport's tread depth is when new, but the tires should be brand new with so little mileage. I would inspect them and even measure them yourself.
Seems like everything else checks out, though.

Charles

[Horseman]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

That 30 mpg can't be city driving. I average between 18-20 mpg driving locally.

Some are like 40mpg, you're sitting at 18-20.. I'm usually in the middle at 26-29. Mostly due to traffic or idling. I've gotten upwards of 35 mpg but that was really babying the throttle and rarely (if ever) going into sports plus mode.

[Kwajtrader]

If I try, I can get in the low to mid 20’s around town, but what fun is that? I’ve also gotten close to 35mpg on the hwy.

[atmer]

Originally Posted by CJ421

I don't know what the Pilot Super Sport's tread depth is when new, but the tires should be brand new with so little mileage. I would inspect them and even measure them yourself.
Seems like everything else checks out, though.

Charles

Thanks, and your right.
Turns out the inspector measured the edge tread. The salesperson measured the tread on the flat area of the tires and sent me the videos, all four were at 9/32”. If he were able to reach the center tread I’m sure the measurement would have been the full depth of 10/32” of a new MPSS.

They will repair the paint on the fascia and replace the battery if needed. I have to say they have totally upfront and most willing to address any of my concerns.

[CJ421]

That's good and it does sound like they are accommodating.

Going to pull the trigger?

Charles

[Mixitt]

Originally Posted by atmer

Waiting to hear from the dealer to see what if any BS fees they may add along with financing.
I have a 2020 M240i, loaded w/ 2300 mi to trade also.
We’ll see!

Thanks again,
John

If you got bucks to burn, go for it. In April we took delivery of one I built and paid invoice. Found out they made $200 on the sale. Was a 30i but a lot of extras bringing it up to 40iM without the bigger engine, which I don't need.

We love the Glacier Silver. Cognac leather.

Good luck!

[atmer]

Originally Posted by CJ421

That's good and it does sound like they are accommodating.

Going to pull the trigger?

Charles

Yes, received the paperwork to complete last night and started the process to wire a deposit/loan payoff for the M240 being traded.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by atmer

Yes, received the paperwork to complete last night and started the process to wire a deposit/loan payoff for the M240 being traded.

Congrats, please post some pictures once you take ownership on the "Post your Pics here" thread.

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1846049

Your Z4 will definitely brighten up the roads in Long Island this winter!!!

[atmer]

Originally Posted by Mixitt

If you got bucks to burn, go for it. In April we took delivery of one I built and paid invoice. Found out they made $200 on the sale. Was a 30i but a lot of extras bringing it up to 40iM without the bigger engine, which I don't need.

We love the Glacier Silver. Cognac leather.

Good luck!

You lucked out and bought at the right time. With today's availability and hardware issues the Invoice Ship has sailed. I seriously doubt you could duplicate that deal now or in near, semi-near future.

Anyhow, your car looks great, beautiful color. We wanted white originally but when we found this vehicle online figured the GS was close enough.

[atmer]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Congrats, please post some pictures once you take ownership on the "Post your Pics here" thread.

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1846049

Your Z4 will definitely brighten up the roads in Long Island this winter!!!

Thanks! Will do.
I'm trying to get them to use covered transport for the delivery without having to pay anything additional. If not, hopefully they can time the delivery between snowstorms.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by atmer

Thanks! Will do.
I'm trying to get them to use covered transport for the delivery without having to pay anything additional. If not, hopefully they can time the delivery between snowstorms.

The next question is whether you plan to put either PPF, ceramic coating or both on your new baby?