Potential M40i Purchase - Owners Views

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:25 pm

Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:04 pm Hi Boyo, As requested from the other thread

Many thanks

sars · Post by **sars** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:19 pm

Argyll Andy, a great in-depth review, it is a very good car indeed

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:08 am

sars wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:19 pm Argyll Andy, a great in-depth review, it is a very good car indeed

Thanks sars, I’ve been threatening to do one for a while and when other members were looking for info I thought it would be a good time to try and help by sharing my thoughts and experiences

You are of course spot on, it is a great car and for our purposes I can’t see anything that would suit us better, even by increasing the budget it would have to go some to get me out of the Zed

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:16 am

I went to the dealers the other day to enquire about waiting times for one, guy reckoned 8-10 weeks for a new build. I had thought it would be more like 6-8 months or so, very surprised.

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:40 am

john-e89 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:16 am I went to the dealers the other day to enquire about waiting times for one, guy reckoned 8-10 weeks for a new build. I had thought it would be more like 6-8 months or so, very surprised.

I asked the same question of my local dealer and they reckoned up to 6 months but that would quite likely shorten. Its interesting looking on Autotrader where there must be approximately a dozen brand new and in stock M40i's from BMW dealers across the UK. Also, they are all discounted by anything between £1K - £3.7K. For me it has to be Thundernight, Ivory White, Tectragon Aluminium trim and Shadowline Plus. I am still mulling over the various packs/individual options. I plan on test driving one in a couple of weeks when it looks as if the weather will be picking up. If all goes well I will place an order and then decide which avenue I will use to sell my Cayman and please don't anyone suggest We Buy Any Car as the price they have indicated is insulting. I may well start with Collecting Cars as the car is tip top in every respect.

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:04 am

Test drive arranged for 21/03 and can't wait.

BigDave · Post by **BigDave** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:50 pm

Andy.
Just got to say, fab report and review of the M40i.

I agree with all what you have said. And am currently thoroughly enjoying mine...

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:34 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:04 am Test drive arranged for 21/03 and can't wait.

Great news

Just remember to make allowances for potential disappointment if it’s not a red one

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:17 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:04 am Test drive arranged for 21/03 and can't wait.

Excellent news, sports + an essential if you really want it to dance, it’ll hold gear and redline without changing up, just like a manual

BigDave wrote: ↑Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:50 pm
Andy.
Just got to say, fab report and review of the M40i.

Cheers Dave, glad you’re enjoying yours too. Love the frozen orange

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:04 pm

Lengthy test drive completed this morning and a very happy boy. It's to be Thundernight with Ivory. Looking at various options and will hopefully have it nailed in the next few days. Thanks to everyone for your input and especially Argyll Andy.

PSQ777 · Post by **PSQ777** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:13 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:04 pm Lengthy test drive completed this morning and a very happy boy. It's to be Thundernight with Ivory. Looking at various options and will hopefully have it nailed in the next few days. Thanks to everyone for your input and especially Argyll Andy.

Excellent choice ! The options I value the most on my car are the wind deflector (I think that is now standard), HUD, heated steering wheel (I drive roof down whenever practical), and HK sound system.

Boyo · Post by **Boyo** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:42 pm

PSQ777 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:13 pm
Boyo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:04 pm Lengthy test drive completed this morning and a very happy boy. It's to be Thundernight with Ivory. Looking at various options and will hopefully have it nailed in the next few days. Thanks to everyone for your input and especially Argyll Andy.
Excellent choice ! The options I value the most on my car are the wind deflector (I think that is now standard), HUD, heated steering wheel (I drive roof down whenever practical), and HK sound system.

Cheers. I will probably go with the Shadow Line, Tech and Comfort Packs.

tiglon · Post by **tiglon** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:43 pm

Good colour choice!!

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Tue Mar 21, 2023 10:17 pm

Your opinions and observations following the test drive would be interesting

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:05 pm

Boyo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:04 pm Lengthy test drive completed this morning and a very happy boy.

Excellent news, glad you enjoyed it

Colour choice/combo is very much what I’m considering

How did you find it compared to the Cayman?

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