BMW i4

My point is that BMW aren't doing anything now that they weren't doing 15-20 years ago .. they sell trim levels, MSport was always an option, it's people that misjudge the value of an M badge ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Summary video of the 1000km challenge

TBF I deliberately didn't say everyone, I said half!

There's lots of good debate and content but the Tesla v BMW is tiresome and effectively people arguing that their subjective opinion is "correct".

Meanwhile its day 105 I think and my car is back on the ramp as of yesterday. I wonder what today's disappointing call will tell me.

Important at the same time to have a level of honesty and realism when it comes to new EV's if not we will descend down the hole the Tesla fanboi's have gone down where its the "greatest car evar". The BMW i4 is obviously better than the model 3 in a great many respects (iuts also more expensive so the back patting has to be tempered with that). But different drivers will want different things, but its important know the pros and cons.

Watches the Bjorn vid, very odd problem that seems to be due to the design of the car rather than a flaw in the actual car itself. He thinks its the charging from nearly empty to only 50% percent, doesnt give the car time charging at a lower rate to cool down, and it was taking over 20 minutes for the car to cool back down. While its unlikely to be a issue for most drivers, it does hint towards a stressed cooling system

I thought it was interesting that the car did better at 812 kms then it did at 360 kms.

Totally the opposite to what you'd expect and the difference in ambient temp is too small to explain it.

Id note the fact that one of the UK youtubers who had a Leaf 40 during the peak of rapidgate.

Found that rapidgate impact was reduced a bit by doing 40 percent to 90 percent type charging.

Slower normal charging at higher SoC meant less heat build up.

And remember that unlike the Nissan the BMW is actually actively cooling the battery in this scenario.

That purple colour does not look as hideous as it does in the configurator.

Comes in a little cheaper than an i4 M50. hmmm decisions decisions. 😁

I can see from the app the car is on the ramp since yesterday after being parked up for nearly 3 weeks, "awaiting parts"...

Dealer's service manager eventually replied to text earlier in the week to say parts were in and they were hopeful to have the car moving by today.

I can see it's still there with same error code on it.

Did he call me to let me know progress or next steps or any kind of plan?

He did in his hole...

Am I in the least bit surprised.

Unfortunately not, at this stage.

@yllw.ldbttr - didn't you do a deal on the new car? Let the old one go, not your problem any more. Drive the Bejaysus out of the loaner and claim for all the fuel.

Long story many pages back but yeah they finally agreed that the car is effectively a lemon and agreed to order a new one for Jan delivery.

You won't be disappointed whichever one you pick. If range is your thing go for the 40. It still has more than enough poke to startle. If you fancy bringing yourself and your passengers to next level terror, then go for the M50.

Note re wheels: the 20s on the M50 look amazing but seem to disproportionately affect the range. USA EPA says they cost the M50 43 miles over the 19s. It's not insignificant.

I didn't. Had to register in app and order the card. You can use the app /NFC until the card arrives.

Mine was given to me at the dealership when I collected the car. Given your experience with your dealership I'm not surprised they didn't have this ready for you.

Did you buy from Kearys aswell? All that stuff was done for me & handed over with the final paperwork & keys.