[phdat28]

Hi all, having difficult decision between these three Z4? I love the frozen grey color but am open to the misano blue. Any suggestion is welcome.

1. 2022, $44k, 16k mileage
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2. 2019, 39k, 39k mileage (favorite color)
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3. 2020, 37k, 39k mileage (hesitating on silver wheels and the grille, but don’t mind)
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[Smudge10]

If it were me, I would go for the first. Newer, half the mileage and only 12% more. Besides, I like that color blue! Fun convertibles should have fun colors.

[MisanoblueZ4]

I’ll just add that the 22 is missing HUD and adaptive button, not sure if you want those options or not.

[Westside Guy]

Misano blue is a great color but do you really want a black interior?

[phdat28]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

I’ll just add that the 22 is missing HUD and adaptive button, not sure if you want those options or not.

could you el me more about the adaptive button. Also, I test drive with HUD... I prefer to look at the beautiful UI speedometer!

[phdat28]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Misano blue is a great color but do you really want a black interior?

Preference would be the ivory white, but this is the only ONE now available in California.

[phdat28]

Originally Posted by Smudge10

If it were me, I would go for the first. Newer, half the mileage and only 12% more. Besides, I like that color blue! Fun convertibles should have fun colors.

Appreciate your perspective. Anything I should worry about if I were to go with the frozen grey?

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by phdat28

Preference would be the ivory white, but this is the only ONE now available in California.

I have Misano blue/ ivory in my M40i and trust me a black interior is not the way to go. My combination rocks and I am constantly getting compliments on it! Also with the top down the ivory interior doesn’t absorb as much heat from the sun. 😎

I recommend that you expand your search or be patient until one appears close to you. 😉

[Rcasa20]

Originally Posted by phdat28

Appreciate your perspective. Anything I should worry about if I were to go with the frozen grey?

No worry with frozen grey as long as it is covered completely with xpel stealth ppf film done by a great installer. Good luck with your search!

[Balr14]

Is there a reason you are focusing on the S30i model, other than price?

[IcewaterPete]

If you have to buy right now go with option 1. I’ll repeat that fun cars should be in a fun color and the newer the better. You can always find a great interior specialist and have the two seats redone in a color you prefer.

A car like this doesn’t need HUD or adaptive crap. If you drive a sporty car in a sporty way all that gimmicky stuff will drive you nuts and you’ll turn it off. Save the HUD etc for the Cadillac crowd.

I’d avoid the frozen colors unless you plan to PPF the whole car. Potential for scratches is high and automatic car washes are out of the question.

Enjoy the hunt!

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by phdat28

could you el me more about the adaptive button. Also, I test drive with HUD... I prefer to look at the beautiful UI speedometer!

I believe starting in 2023 BMW DROPPED the Adaptive button from the selectable modes across all Z4’s.

Now in prior years if the car was equipped with the adjustable suspension, the Adaptive button was an automatic mode where it would react to your driving and road conditions to dynamically alter the cars handling….it would seamlessly change damping without you needing to place the car in Sport or Comfort mode…easiest way to think of Adaptive Mode is (Auto)

Cars without the electronic damping suspension did not have the Adaptive Mode button. Much more common to see that feature missing on 30i’s as it was an option…..all M40i’s came with the electronic damping suspension.

[MisanoblueZ4]

BTW is absolutely LOVE having the HUD, besides the cool fighter cockpit trick it gives NAV and obviously speed and RPM gauges right in line of sight.
No going back for me, just too convenient to have that info right there without needing to take eyes off the road.

If it’s not for you, it can be turned OFF so it’s not like a worthless feature.

May I also add since your looking used, the price of a HUD equipped used Z4 is negligible to one without it.

Believe me, you want to find one with a majority of options, not a stripped Z4.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by MisanoblueZ4

BTW is absolutely LOVE having the HUD, besides the cool fighter cockpit trick it gives NAV and obviously speed and RPM gauges right in line of sight.
No going back for me, just too convenient to have that info right there without needing to take eyes off the road.

If it’s not for you, it can be turned OFF so it’s not like a worthless feature.

May I also add since your looking used, the price of a HUD equipped used Z4 is negligible to one without it.

Believe me, you want to find one with a majority of options, not a stripped Z4.

+1 for the HUD, I really like this feature!!!

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by phdat28

Appreciate your perspective. Anything I should worry about if I were to go with the frozen grey?

I didn't realize the Frozen Gray was ever available on the s30i. Since at least the '22 model year, it's only been available on the M40i. I love the look of the frozen colors but, because of the matte finish, they can be a pain to deal with scratches and other blemishes. Many owners of the frozen colors have them covered with PPF but that will cost you another $7K or so for the entire car.

I would choose #1. It is still under factory warranty. The HUD is a nice feature but my '22 also does not have the HUD or Adaptive suspension and I'm still very happy with my car.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by IcewaterPete

If you have to buy right now go with option 1. I’ll repeat that fun cars should be in a fun color and the newer the better. You can always find a great interior specialist and have the two seats redone in a color you prefer.
I’d avoid the frozen colors unless you plan to PPF the whole car. Potential for scratches is high and automatic car washes are out of the question.

A good shop will charge a few grand to redo the leather seats. I would rather spend that money a higher priced CPO that already has a better color like ivory or cognac. 👍🏻

Another issue with frozen colors is that BMW doesn’t offer touchup paint kits for them. 👎🏻

[Entitled Prick]

2022 all day. Went into service 6/22. Push to get it cpo’d. Gets you and an extra 12 month warranty. I do enjoy HUD and HK though.

[BEAR-AvHistory-2]

Not one for "helping" someone make a choice as I believe its a personal decision but if it was my money would get the low milage '22. Because its low milage & will still have a good run on the factory warranty.

Comments on other things in the thread & what I normally buy.:

Save the HUD for combat aircraft & for the Cadillac crowd.

Not exactly a charter member of the Cadillac crowd but will admit to two in my dim past.

No way & would buy a car without a HUD. It's far from a gimmick as it's very useful device. Has three main driving aids Speedometer, Tach with shift points & Navigation. No scanning the dash it all right infront of you. The additional things you can select are just gravy.

Additionally, would not get one without an adaptive suspension. Had a 2011 335IS 7DCT on a sport suspension with runflat summers. Would rattle your teeth out on anything but prime pavement. As soon as the 1500 mile breakin was done pull the tires for a set of get flat summers. Taimed the car quite a bit. Next one came with the adaptive suspension. Major difference in ride kept the RFT till hey wore out & switched to get flats.

Black interior has worked out for me on a large number of roof down cars. Gets hot in Carolina but if I am leaving the car roof open I just place a beach towel over the seat.

Last, money aside I would get the I6 version of this car.

[Rcasa20]

So interesting that so many state the HUD is a requirement. When I test drove one recently I really didn’t care for the HUD compared to the one that was in my 2015 Vette so I was not going to include it in my spec. However, I did and based on the aforementioned remarks am glad I did. Guess the test drive experience wasn’t a true reflection of what my ownership experience will be.

[phdat28]

Thanks all. Went with the 22!

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by Rcasa20

So interesting that so many state the HUD is a requirement. When I test drove one recently I really didn’t care for the HUD compared to the one that was in my 2015 Vette so I was not going to include it in my spec. However, I did and based on the aforementioned remarks am glad I did. Guess the test drive experience wasn’t a true reflection of what my ownership experience will be.

The HUD on a vette likely is a bit more robust so I can see it not being a wow factor in comparison.
I think it’s a worthy option to have on a Z4.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by phdat28

Thanks all. Went with the 22!

Well that happened fast lol, congratulations!