2023 BMW Z4 M40i | The Boujee Supra

[@corradotox]

The only thing that this car needed was a manual. Now that it’s available, I placed my order for one!

[@failingup4907]

How did you spec your car?

[@AdrianBawn]

I bought mine (only the 20i but most features are the same) a few months ago, and i think you do the infotainment a disservice. Your tone suggests that because its previous generation thats a bad thing. In my opinion thats a selling point. The latest iDrive 8 is 100% touch screen. Its useless to use in a regular car. Fine if you have a tesla with autopilot, but you need tactile feedback when driving a normal car. The iDrive 7 setup has a lot more physical inputs for major features, and the puck controller is a lot more user friendly and can be used without having to concentrate on where your hands are going on the screen. I hope iDrive 9 brings back a lot of those features because I wont be upgrading my car to anything with iDrive 8 in it.

[@miata1370]

Totally agree...and why we purchased the '23 x3 M40i before it morphed into wide screen, iDrive 8+ land. Physical button controls are much more intuitive for me to operate. Eyes up and looking down the road....car goes where the eyes go....

[@jeraldb2868]

Great production. Bought my first BMW, a ‘22 Z4 M40i, couple of years ago. I’ve been an Audi guy for many years, still am, but I wanted a roadster for once in my life. The TTRS roadster never did it for me, the looks were ugly. The 718 Boxster looks great, classic, but it sounds like shit now. The Z4 M40i was a great discovery for me. First time I test drove it, I fell it love with it. I enjoy driving it as my fun weekend car on a sunny day. And the sound of that in-line 6! 😊

[@davidt8087]

Plus you get compliments on it all the time like I do. Ah I wish this car came out back when I was 21. At that time the M235i was new. I wanted the M4 cuz I wanted to pose, but my dealer luckily put sense into me. Turns out he was right. Car and driver magazine ten best cars from 2015 to 2017, number 1 car on that list in those years when I owned the 235, the M235i. Yup. But if this very z4 was out back then, it would be ABOVE the list and ABOVE number 1, it would be so good it would be in it's own dimension lol. Wish I hadn't cheated on my wife because when I got my z4 we were going out, and her panties dropped, and we were like best friends, but she was my ex wife at that point 😭😭. Plus I'm a pilot now anyway so once your a pilot cruising 6-8500 feet above everyone else, aka the normies aka everyone has a car, and your cruising over the ground passing people stuck in traffic Going 165mph with good winds, you no longer care about sitting in a car and driving somewhere. It feels like bejng a peasant.

[@johnnytran4720]

Cool story bro

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

These sound so good! What a cool little sports car

[@ACCELER8TV]

Great sound!

[@ManlyHK1]

I am surprised as a reviewer you didn’t point out how dangerous it is to have both identical switches side by side for handbrake and roof opening! These established companies must have “design rules “ that govern what can be done and not. My Audi A3 Convertible had the same design and I had mistakenly operated the brake switch when trying to open the roof - I was shocked in both events. Luckily they happened at car park speeds

[@supernova655]

A LOT OF TIME i push the break buton ;)))

[@danielschongut]

Same here , I did the same with the hand break button, about the 20i being too quiet ,I have the same car (Manual) I installed an MST air intake an it improved the induction noise a lot , and with a racechip you can also add more power

[@miata1370]

I see they "fixed" that issue with the newly announced manual transmission Handchalter package...the top up/down switch is moved to the upper right side of the transmission tunnel.

[@DavidGarcia-zu3hl]

I had a '98 Z3, 5spd 2.8 ltr. Was on the waiting list for 1.5 yrs to get an M Roadster with German engine, was in line and ordered the second one my dealer received. I still have that 2001 M Roadster, respectable low mileage, and it's driven regularly. I still pick up my step when I walk out to the barn to slide the doors and take her for a ride. Have driven Z4s multiple times as loaners or for 'fun'. I think that males will buy this particular Z4. If you really want to open it up to the men's market then do one very simple thing: offer it with a six speed MANUAL TRANSMISSION. If you're going to take anything out of the car, ditch the cup holders---NOT needed. In fact, a passenger is optional. It's a BMW Roadster, a Driver should be able to jump in, grip it and rip it.

[@RobertMayfair]

Love the Z4 with a B58

[@jhonnydrop7100]

I feel exactly how you feel with the M40 cars of this generation vs the M cars. The M cars make a lot of sense if you track a lot but otherwise they are just too compromised as daily drivers. The M40s are the M cars for the road. I have the "other" Supra brother the M240i and I love it. I never track the car but I do hit over 200 km/h daily on the unrestricted highways and I'm always the fastest car on the road. (In fact it's faster than the M2 0-60 because of AWD) I felt like getting the M2 would just give me a fussier car in terms of ride harshness, noise and comfort levels. Great review as always, I hope your channel continues to grow. I subscribed when you had around 20k subscribers and now you have 10 times as much!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks so much for supporting us all these years! M240i is a beast!

[@G87bimmer]

sour grapes haha. M2 is still faster than a 240i, get your facts str8. A true M car is always better than a fake M car. M is M

[@kayronmercieca8226]

I was going to get a Z4 M40i, then I ordered an M240i and then I changed my order to an M2. Not considering tracking the car anyway.😂

[@jhonnydrop7100]

@@G87bimmer faster round a track…but not 0-60, especially not if it’s the manual M2. Sour grapes implies I couldn’t afford the M2 which isn’t the case. Even a Bugatti wouldn’t get me to my work commute any faster at this point.

[@minigiant8998]

nah i daily an m3 xdrive and i dont track. hell, i havent even drifted in it yet. but it sure makes my daily commute fun.

[@carhelpcorner]

I absolutely loved this car 👍

[@Encourageable]

That purple is so dope.

[@darriandumont2971]

Awesome review! It’s nice to see someone talk about the cons also instead of feeling like I’m just getting a sales pitch

[@davidhorne2326]

A convertible Supra! And body work from South Carolina! Win win!

[@CalvinHikes]

I'm not mad about that purple color.

[@istvan368]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to buy this car. Dunno if 2022 is also as good as the 2023, or better in terms of sound?

[@chuckcribbs3398]

Thundernight Metallic…just gorgeous. This is a gentleman’s car. Fast, sexy and luxurious. Yet still sporty.

[@jamesritenour6052]

I traded my '22 M5 Comp for my '25 Z4 M40i and this (the Z4) is a lot more fun. seriously! The M5 yo9u need to be going about 120mph+ to have fun and the Z4 is a blast at half that speed. It's very tossable and really a delight in tight curvy roads. My only regret is that I only got to drive for about a week and then snow season started early, so it's in hibernation until spring

[@GentlemanJamesWin]

Trunk is big enough for a golf bag right?

[@jejemusic9545]

Great review I enjoyed watching it, and loving the car in this colour. Is there an option to mute the engine like the European version? Love everything about this car I just prefer a quiet drive.

[@uncois]

I was choosing between t he z4m40i and a f-type 2.0 p300 in 2021. I picked the F-type due to the exterieur design and more GT feeling.

[@EdwinAaronSaenz]

The license plate was almost there

[@markrhoden68]

Looking at end of this year z4 m40i when summer is gone, more chance of a decent deal 🤞

[@TheDutchShepherd]

Pushing the hood button down makes the hood go up.. editing mistake ?

[@pleasantcrew]

Love the intro

[@czesio12323]

what is the name or model of your lights in your garrage?!

[@whatsupwithsteve]

I'm looking for a sports car at a reasonable price with great sound and a genXYZ anti-theft device. This car look like it just might fit that criteria!

[@adventuresofjandk]

Own one. Love it but looking to go to a manual GR86 or Miata. It’s just too fast to really enjoy on everyday roads.

[@miata1370]

Have the same B58/ZF 8 speed in our x3 M40i...great combo but yes, certainly more power/speed than you can use on a daily basis. It's the perfect marriage of engine & transmission: very smooth power delivery that caused us to choose the M40 over the base 3.0. Suspect that'd be my similar decision if a new Z4 is in our future.

[@dofufu]

The biggest bummer is the "un"adjustable seatbelt which keeps rubbing on your neck

[@jspera4187]

agreed... way too high up on my neck and the first thing most passengers complain about when they get in.

[@miata1370]

I've had that same issue with other cars...suspect my 5' 6" height has something to do with that. I really appreciate vehicles that have a height adjustable pillar seat belt mounting point...unfortunately, not feasible with a roadster.

[@sunrise7236]

Fact aspecailly in the corner it allmost chocking 😂

[@2Bunphettered788]

Love the spec! 💜👍🏾

[@HenrikHKoch]

Tasteful review 👍

[@sandyvalentin3072]

Mike ..What I don't understand is why didn't BMW build a Z4M Coupe from this body style, why did they get all involved with Toyota . There is a big following of the old Z4m coupe and the Z3M I think BMW would have sold a lot of them there really isn't a small sports car coupe hardtop from BMW correct me if I'm wrong .

[@hotdogstandman]

Only in Europe, but they’re more hatchbacks than the classic Z coupe

[@hazardeur]

nobody buys this stuff. everybody talks about wanting one but people dont buy them at the end of the day. if people would put money where their mouths are, BMW would make it.

[@27After2]

For what it’s worth, BMW did dangle that carrot with the unveiling of the Touring Coupe Concept at this year’s 2023 Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza auto show. From all accounts, it was well received by the show attendees and those seeing it online and social media…we just have to wait to see if BMW acknowledges that and decides to move forward with its production.

[@peterfreeman1483]

Wish they sounded like that in the U.K. 😊

[@JDJ1213]

Another great commercial for BMW. Unsure what other commenters are talking about when saying this "review" highlighted the "cons". Where? When? Timestamp? The entire thing felt like a commercial, just like every other car vid on youtube with the exception of a few who still have some integrity, ethics and actually look out for the consumers, not the corps.

[@idontcare4490]

How would you compare this to a Porsche Boxster S?

[@helloim3j]

Faster, but less maneuverable (GTS is faster than the M40i). Louder engine, but quieter interior. Better interior and infotainment than the Boxster. Fewer options, but they cost a lot less, too. Porsche is the better driver's car, but this car is the better cruiser. It's all a matter of preference though. Can't go wrong with either. Just depends on what you value more.

[@Love2Cruise]

I can’t get an allocation for the 718, so I got the Z4.

[@ryanjones8326]

why didnt you do 3 launches?

[@ACCELER8TV]

So we still do 3 launches, but this was the best result we got. We find a lot of our audience skips it if it's too long.

[@kjss4345]

Ive never seen a woman drive a z4? Miata yes

[@NytrogenLegend]

No OPF must be so nice...

[@amitdhar656]

Its front side looks like swift

[@Unicornpirate]

The reason why they won't make a Z4M is because BMW will then have to give the S58 to Toyota and have them offer a Supra GRMN or something. BMW is afraid that will cannibalize sales of the M2, M3, M4 if the Supra does all that for a lower price and lighter weight.

[@RellupNorth]

It's BMWs design and chsssis. They get paid off of every Supra lmao

[@Unicornpirate]

@@RellupNorth You gotta source on that?

[@hazardeur]

you need a source that you 100% need air to breathe too so you can live or are you ok without that in this case? @@Unicornpirate

[@jspera4187]

The whole "M" thing doesn't really matter that much, these B58 straight sixes are getting to 500 HP with just an intake and tune and become a whole new beast. AND are still very reliable at that point, they've made this engine VERY strong. Going deeper with changing some internals (pistons, rods) and upgraded turbo with tune they're hitting 700+ hp easily. The B58 is arguably one of the best engines BMW has ever made.

[@Unicornpirate]

@@jspera4187 An M car is more than the engine. It's suspension, brakes, chassis tuning. Yeah the B58 is cool if you wanna go fast in a straight line but an M car isn't about that. I'll stick with my manual M2C

[@jeffs6090]

If we get a next generation, hopefully there's an awd option.

[@hazardeur]

why would you make this awd

[@jeffs6090]

@@hazardeur - For the same reason you'd want anything else with awd. Better handling.

[@coasterpath]

Zed4?

[@SrtRacerBoy]

Stupid name. I get that the 40 is the B58 engine, but it should have been called Z40m

[@malidawgz5690]

white interior ??? give the car a dirty look and it shows on the interior, I drive 7 better than idrive 8, less complicated. i7 has more physical buttons, less Tesla like.

[@Scorpio1075]

The cognac interior looks great with the Thundernight Metallic paint.

[@ShellyBHollis]

only on the internet, but that's just make believe. hahahahaha

[@Red_ninja_but_youregreen]

Nah I'd Choose z4 red version

[@samuelreid603]

A fully option out z4 will run 74k A fully option out m440i convertible will run 87k A M3 (non Competition) light option can run 83k M4 competition with mid option run 89k

[@samuelreid603]

@@shaunmcinnis566 z40i ??

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

A brand spanking new GR Supra 45th anniversary edition with orange paint and all the options they don’t offer (literally, there are more on a Camry) will set you back 64,470 whole coke backs.

[@samuelreid603]

@alejandronopasanada5302 for that price i could definitely get a m340i..

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

@@samuelreid603 I’m getting older and I’m planning on that zM40l for real, that payment though….

[@jspera4187]

@@alejandronopasanada5302 Do what I did and look around for a nice demo one with low K's. Mine is like it rolled off the showroom floor and has been awesome, no issues. Of course that might not always be the case with a used/demo, I may have just gotten lucky but I pretty much saved what the tax would be on a brand new one.

[@fabsmt3574]

Hasta que no hagan un z4 coupe

[@Zaid_435i]

This is a BMW, not a Toyota. Makes me feel so much better about my 4 series

[@ivofixzone6410]

...and no front camera. Old tech for premium price 2023. Lazy attempt for end of line.

[@drewyager4020]

M4 Comp convertible should be my choice

[@Zaid_435i]

@@drewyager4020 that is a beast bro!

[@Zaid_435i]

@@Hannibalmiles8494 I didn’t say Toyota is bad 😊

[@Nojistic]

Does this mean no Toyota reliability? And BMW maintenance costs? 😅

[@CR-xv8wm]

BMW missed the mark by not offering this car with a manual transmission. Sad.

[@davidt8087]

It's coming. It's been announced and reviewed already. It comes with upgrades that only the manual has, larger 20 inch wheels in rear, 285s in the rear, better rear axle,.stiffer front anti roll bars, and of course a custom manual specifically tuned to be perfect for the z4 including a unique frozen green color

[@GaganINDMatharu-hx4qz]

From no where it looks bmw.

[@itsgottabechef]

I don’t understand why BMW would not make the manual an option. They really are trying to let go of the one thing that BMWs special. It’s a drivers car. Allow some room for the purist to play as well. This car would have been perfect with a manual option

[@ACCELER8TV]

No sales. If people bought manuals, they would make them.

[@itsgottabechef]

@@ACCELER8TV right. Guess it’s time to get over it and usher in the EV. When are you going to review the BMW i4?

[@miata1370]

New 2025 z4 M40i WILL have a special manual edition option....supposedly available for order ~ May 2024.

[@itsgottabechef]

@@miata1370 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@helloim3j]

@@miata1370 ​ @itsgottabechef Orders went live in March.

[@casualcall8591]

If BMW made the Miata

[@shadmohammad-q3b]

🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@MattZilinsky]

nice Z4

[@Al-madiAdjula]

Is that a Supra?

[@LCculater]

No thanks as my Lexus LC 500 would waste that thing

[@1MrErling]

''Girlish'' color, ..or⁉ Please . stop the music when the engine runs!!!!! The engine make all the music you need.

[@coasterpath]

I have more fun in my 2008 SL 550

[@UncleFranke]

No way. Owned a 2011 SL 550 and my 2019 Z4 sDrive30i out performs the SL in all categories. Balance, handling, comfort, speed, and amenities are superb in the BMW. SL was too much of “an old man’s car.

[@miata1370]

Did you consider the M40 version? If so, was it a price consideration or other reasons you went with the 3.0 vs the M40?@@UncleFranke

[@UncleFranke]

I DID consider the M40 but I couldn’t justify the $12k price difference (plus I don’t need anymore speeding tickets). I was shocked at the power and balance of the 30i - and as a daily driver I’ve been averaging around 33mpg! I opted for the Orbit Grey wheels, black Vernasca heated seats (and steering wheel), along with Comfort Convenience and remote start. No doubt the M40 is a beast but this is so balanced and quick and it’s all I need. No mods - but I DID de-badge it (looks cleaner from the rear).

[@miata1370]

@@UncleFranke Sounds similar to my decision back in 2019 when deciding then between the M240ix and 230ix....went with the 230ix with the then available Track Package...wonderful vehicle...wish I still had it !

[@stevegeczy2443]

Why are you wearing your hat backwards.

[@tresjolieme81]

ZUPRA

[@coasterpath]

718 is a better sports car over the bmw

[@miata1370]

Don't disagree but not in the same price category once you add even a small number of Porsche-priced options...

[@Love2Cruise]

No sports car under $200k is a better sports car than the 718. But are you able to buy one? I wasn’t. No allocations.

[@kerosenefilms]

@@Love2Cruiseare you kidding? 718s are sitting on lots unsold. Unless you’re talking about the 4.0.

[@gaara4667]

If only there was a coupe version so it could actually look good Convertible is 🤮

[@supernova655]

tastes dude i love my Z4 convertible

[@SixthSenzNumbTheDrifter]

Convertibles are 6ay.

[@coasterpath]

Supra drives better

[@anthonyv1719]

Get ready for crappy BMW reliability, repair shop astronomical fees,,,, pass.

[@teleris6971]

A soft top ==> GARBAGE !!

[@Love2Cruise]

There’s always the Supra if you want a hardtop.

[@combinedeffects4799]

I did get a used 2021 Z4 m40i with only 7000 km ( Misano blue with ivory ( white ) interior. I thought it was a good deal? $70,0000 Canadian dollars - now I do have to say - if you don’t like attention ( a bit introverted ) like my wife - Don’t get this car - I am not sure about all the looks - who knows if people hate me for driving this car.

[@Kamoi_Yokosuka_love]

How’s the ivory interior? I’m planning to order a manual in Thunder-night and ivory but I worry about the interior looking dirty. How’s your holding up?

[@combinedeffects4799]

@@Kamoi_Yokosuka_love not bad at all - but I would have preferred the tan interior with this Misano blue . It doesn’t stain but I don’t wear blue jeans when I drive it - however once every month or so - I do apply leather cleaner .