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Has the 30i been dropped from the lineup?
- Thread starter Zed Baron
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Yes it has, M40i or 20i now only choices
20i and 30i are both 4 cylinders offering different amounts of power (this is probably obvious to most!). The US has only ever had the more powerful 30i AFAIK whereas we used to have both versions. Suspect the 30i never sold that well in the UK market and so BMW UK have removed from lineup.
Zed Baron said:Thanks Andy, seeing as you are a wee bit further north than me, do you get any problems with condensation inside the roof and having had both the G29 and the E89... anything to watch out for?Argyll Andy said:
I’ve never had any problems with condensation, windows steaming up etc. I would say the E89 was slightly worse for that. Windows clear very quickly in G29. Mine has been sitting for about for 5/6 weeks in some very cold, damp weather without me even being in it. Was in it yesterday looking for something no moisture, windows completely clear etc.
I can honestly say there’s been almost no issues with the G29. Had a small problem with a power cable at the alternator, fixed under warranty the only other thing really so far is a parking sensor decided to s**t the bed. Main issue with that was it took lots of other things out with it but under warranty and fixed easily. Stones in the brakes a few times and with a heavy right foot tyres are a regular consumable.
I love mine, inside the cabin is a wonderful place to be. Spacious, comfy just all round nice, much prefer it to the E89. Boot space is also a huge bonus for us.
BigDave said:"heavy right foot tyres are a regular consumable.".
Andy how are you finding the wear rates on the Continentals.??
Just looking at replacing my FF Michelins as i want a better gripping / riding car.... :driving: :driving:
There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate
I was thinking of getting SC7s too. I had heard they wear quickly. How many miles did you get from them ?Argyll Andy said:r quicklyBigDave said:"heavy right foot tyres are a regular consumable.".
Andy how are you finding the wear rates on the Continentals.??
Just looking at replacing my FF Michelins as i want a better gripping / riding car.... :driving: :driving:
There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate
PSQ777 said:I was thinking of getting SC7s too. I had heard they wear quickly. How many miles did you get from them ?Argyll Andy said:r quicklyBigDave said:"heavy right foot tyres are a regular consumable.".
Andy how are you finding the wear rates on the Continentals.??
Just looking at replacing my FF Michelins as i want a better gripping / riding car.... :driving: :driving:
There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate
I reckon around 5k, they weren’t illegal at that but were causing a few “moments”
Replaced them with Falken 520’s UHPT, just no, not suited to the M40i at all but wear rate better
Out of all of them the Conti 7’s were my favourite, just a pity they didn’t last a bit longer. The 6.8mm starting point is a killer imho.
Just to add, I DON’T do doughnuts or leave big black streaks up the road but it does get regularly driven hard and fast. All tyre wear equal on all sets of tyres. HTH’s
Thanks for the info. Maybe I need a rethink.Argyll Andy said:PSQ777 said:I was thinking of getting SC7s too. I had heard they wear quickly. How many miles did you get from them ?Argyll Andy said:r quickly
There off already Dave and their replacements are already below 3mm great tyre, s**t wear rate
I reckon around 5k, they weren’t illegal at that but were causing a few “moments”
Replaced them with Falken 520’s UHPT, just no, not suited to the M40i at all but wear rate better
Out of all of them the Conti 7’s were my favourite, just a pity they didn’t last a bit longer. The 6.8mm starting point is a killer imho.
Just to add, I DON’T do doughnuts or leave big black streaks up the road but it does get regularly driven hard and fast. All tyre wear equal on all sets of tyres. HTH’s
Just thinking about replacing the rear Michelins on mine while I've got the winters on, looking at Goodyears F1 A6's due to the better noise and comfort levels over the Continental SC7, I never get close to exploring the limits of traction when cornering, not spirited enough I guess. Not sure I want the Michelins again, great when they're warm, not so great when they're not.
A wee update, I got to drive a 30i at a BMW dealership just over a week ago and decided it fitted in with what I wanted (even though they tried to tempt me with a M40i 
),the car I test drove didn't in my option have enough whistles and bells. Since then I've put a deposit on another car and I'm waiting for it to be shipped up here, I've been on a vin decoder and here's the spec, I think it ticks most of the boxes?
Colour black-sapphire metallic
Upholstery Leather Vernasca ivory white seam grey
Editions and packages
S337 M Sports package
S710 M leather steering wheel
S711 M Sports seats
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S7M9 Individual option high-gloss Shadow-Line
Comfort and interior equipment
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S465 Through-loading system
S470 Isofix-System
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493 Storage compartment package
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AT Interior trim finishers black high-gloss
S4AW Instrument panel Sensatec
S4GQ M seat belts
S4NE Blow-by heater
S4UR Ambient interior light
Multimedia
S610 Head-up display
S654 DAB tuner
S688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system
S6AE Teleservices
S6AF Statutory emergency call
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6C4 Connected Package Professional
S6NW Telephony with wireless charging
S6U3 BMW Live operating area Professional
S6WD WLAN Hotspot
Driver assistance and lightning
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S5AV Active Guard
S5DM Parking assistance system
Wheels and drive
S230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
S248 Steering wheel heater
S2NH M Sport brake
S2PA Locking wheel bolt
S2T4 M Sport differential
S2TB Sport automatic gearbox
S2VB Tyre pressure display
S2VF Adaptive M chassis
Environment and safety
S302 Alarm system
S322 Comfort access
S387 Wind deflector
S812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language version, English
S880 On-board literature, English
S8KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
S8S2 Coding, alarm signal
S8S3 Automatic locking during starting
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TF Active pedestrian protection
S8TG Thiefproofing device
Individual equipment
S760 High gloss shadow line
Other equipment
S1CB CO2 equipment
S1DE Exhaust emission standards EU6 RDE
S1P3 BMW LA wheel double spoke 799M bicolor
S999 Job control "HEA"
S9AA Outer skin protection
SA080 80 Ah AGM battery
),the car I test drove didn't in my option have enough whistles and bells. Since then I've put a deposit on another car and I'm waiting for it to be shipped up here, I've been on a vin decoder and here's the spec, I think it ticks most of the boxes?Colour black-sapphire metallic
Upholstery Leather Vernasca ivory white seam grey
Editions and packages
S337 M Sports package
S710 M leather steering wheel
S711 M Sports seats
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S7M9 Individual option high-gloss Shadow-Line
Comfort and interior equipment
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S459 Seat adjustment, electric, with memory
S465 Through-loading system
S470 Isofix-System
S488 Lumbar support, driver and passenger
S493 Storage compartment package
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AT Interior trim finishers black high-gloss
S4AW Instrument panel Sensatec
S4GQ M seat belts
S4NE Blow-by heater
S4UR Ambient interior light
Multimedia
S610 Head-up display
S654 DAB tuner
S688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system
S6AE Teleservices
S6AF Statutory emergency call
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6C4 Connected Package Professional
S6NW Telephony with wireless charging
S6U3 BMW Live operating area Professional
S6WD WLAN Hotspot
Driver assistance and lightning
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S544 Cruise control with brake function
S563 Light package
S5AV Active Guard
S5DM Parking assistance system
Wheels and drive
S230 Extra package, EU-speciifc
S248 Steering wheel heater
S2NH M Sport brake
S2PA Locking wheel bolt
S2T4 M Sport differential
S2TB Sport automatic gearbox
S2VB Tyre pressure display
S2VF Adaptive M chassis
Environment and safety
S302 Alarm system
S322 Comfort access
S387 Wind deflector
S812 National version England / Ireland
S850 Dummy-SALAPA
S853 Language version, English
S880 On-board literature, English
S8KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km
S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf
S8S2 Coding, alarm signal
S8S3 Automatic locking during starting
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8TF Active pedestrian protection
S8TG Thiefproofing device
Individual equipment
S760 High gloss shadow line
Other equipment
S1CB CO2 equipment
S1DE Exhaust emission standards EU6 RDE
S1P3 BMW LA wheel double spoke 799M bicolor
S999 Job control "HEA"
S9AA Outer skin protection
SA080 80 Ah AGM battery