But I was commenting on the original post.
How time flies!
But I was commenting on the original post.
I hate to tell you. - but as you get older the time goes even quicker!
Hi Scu, can you advise more on how you've found the 3.0i c.f. the 718? This would make for a nice real world comparison I should think. Thanks.
Thanks Ronk. For sure the B58 is a more impressive engine than the B48 but this is not the whole story I suspect i.e. the sum of the parts, and all that jazz....can deliver a different conclusion than expected. That's why I'm interested in feedback from folks who really know both G29 models (i.e. owned them) rather than just engine comparisons from other BMW models for example. I'm especially interested in understanding the practicalities and driving dynamics and how they differ. Thanks for the clip, appreciated.
Power wise, even though there is only about 33hp in it, the 718 felt a good bit quicker and it holds the road brilliantly. Tbf, I've not really pushed the 30i, my wife doesn’t mind speed per se, but the slightest curve in the rod freaks her out. (This was one of my reasons for selling the 718) The Z4 is a roomier cabin, nicer place to sit and nicer instrumentation imo. It feels more of a GT car than the 718, which is exactly what I wanted. I've seen over 45 mpg on longer motorway commutes and overall running costs are far cheaper than the 718, though surprisingly the insurance was a bit more on the z4.
That's interesting, I didn't know the 3.0i was discontinued in the UK - over the Channel it's still available. Well, I think that just increased the residual of your 3.0i I would say! Especially as it's well-spec'd. Great to hear!
+1B21 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:26 pm As for the perennial argument I’ve never understood why you’d select a manual box on a turbo charged car where the torque and power curves are managed to achieve different goals from the a normslly aspirated car with torque and BHP stacked at the top end of the curves.
For the same reasons that people buy any manual car....you have infinitely more control with a manual gearbox no matter what engine it is driving.B21 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:26 pm As for the perennial argument I’ve never understood why you’d select a manual box on a turbo charged car where the torque and power curves are managed to achieve different goals from the a normslly aspirated car with torque and BHP stacked at the top end of the curves.