2025 BMW Z4 M40i Debuts With Manual Gearbox For $69,950

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I thought we had a thread on it somewhere here already, but as you probably guessed I'm a big fan. I could see getting a new one of these to either replace the 911, or just as a daily to replace the 135 in a year or two. When compared to a similar spec'ed boxster, the price is ~2/3rds, right? Early driving reviews have really spoken highly of the chassis tweaks and adjustments to the shift mechanism paying huge dividends - supposedly it feels great. The green launch color tugs at me too. It's like they followed everything I tried to spec in a 992 and gave it to me here.

Definitely worth it.

You should definitely get one.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by SCA

Nicknamed "Handschalter" (German for "hand shift"), the analog variant commands a significant premium of $3,500

https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/01/30/2...anual-gearbox/


Worth it?

sounds like you get additional stuff along with the MT or auto gets the additional stuff now too?

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

sounds like you get additional stuff along with the MT or auto gets the additional stuff now too?

I think I read auto does not get the tweaks.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

sounds like you get additional stuff along with the MT or auto gets the additional stuff now too?

The extra stuff via the $3500 for the manual package is only applicable to it. The auto will not receive the tweaks.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by SCA

The extra stuff via the $3500 for the manual package is only applicable to it. The auto will not receive the tweaks.

thanks, nice summary here

Package contents:

6-speed manual transmission
Vernasca leather upholstery in choice of five shades
Cognac/Black with Black M piping unique to manual version
Black Alcantara / Black Vernasca leather combination or Black SensaTec also available
Metallic paint in choice of seven shades or Alpine White non-metallic
San Remo Green metallic only available on manual transmission version
Exclusive BMW Individual Frozen Deep Green metallic available for $2,950
19-inch front / 20-inch rear wheel and tire packgae
Extended Shadowline trim and mirror caps in black high-gloss
Unique chassis tuning

Package MSRP: $3,500

https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2078908

[wdc330i]

And, looks like San Remo green is now gone for the 4 series convertible (maybe other models, too).

I actually placed an order for my 4 GC prior to one turning up at my dealer. I had speced San Remo Green and Cognac. I think I may like the Frozen version even better.

[lemming]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

thanks, nice summary here



https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2078908

Thanks for the cross post.

Need to see it in person.

From these images, those wheels look meh to me. And the front view looks like the Fiat Miata from dead on.

I doubt this comes across in person. Just not flattering photos.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by lemming

Thanks for the cross post.

Need to see it in person.

From these images, those wheels look meh to me. And the front view looks like the Fiat Miata from dead on.

I doubt this comes across in person. Just not flattering photos.

So are the different size wheels front to back a real performance advantage or just a silly fashion thing?

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

thanks, nice summary here



https://g29.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2078908

Yep, it was also provided within the BMW BLOG link that I provided. It just was not itemized.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by SCA

Yep, it was also provide within the BMW BLOG link that I provided. It just was not itemized.

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