2023 BMW Z4 M40i // If the Supra and Miata had a baby...

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  • Опубліковано 21 січ 2025

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  • @naveenthemachine
    @naveenthemachine Рік тому +20

    That b58 motor is phenomenal 😍🤩

  • @johnp1040
    @johnp1040 Рік тому +7

    I’m a fan of the Z4. I actually have a 2007 Z4 3.0 naturally aspirated, 6-speed manual. Pure driving, not a lot of todays luxury options,
    but a throwback to when the person had to drive the car, not the car driving the person.

  • @PeteSQ
    @PeteSQ Рік тому +2

    I love mine. I've had a Z4 M40i for a year and it does everything I need from a car. It's just a complete event to be in it roof up or down !

  • @jspera4187
    @jspera4187 10 місяців тому +2

    Just an FYI.. the armrest is split offset so you can put the side closest to the driver down, have your drink in the cupholder and STILL have an armrest (for the driver... passengers don't matter LoL)

  • @TC-ps9sd
    @TC-ps9sd Рік тому +6

    You can fit a set of golf clubs, as well as a push cart in the Z4. I'm coming from a Miata where my clubs were stored in the passenger seat.

    • @MrTbodo10
      @MrTbodo10 Рік тому

      I’m also coming from an MX-5 and my clubs had to sit shotgun. Looking forward to getting this car with a manual!

  • @chuckcribbs3398
    @chuckcribbs3398 6 місяців тому

    That Thundernight Metallic!! Beautiful. And with a manual…chef’s kiss!

  • @SoA-Horseman
    @SoA-Horseman Рік тому +1

    I had a 30i for a couple years and recently upgraded to a 2024 M40i. Been an absolute blast since!

    • @jthurman75
      @jthurman75 10 місяців тому

      I have a 2024 Z4 M40i too. It's a fun car, isn't it? Love mine.

  • @willh.5741
    @willh.5741 Рік тому +3

    Merry Christmas Kirk! Looking forward to more Lexus news and reviews in 2024! Thank you!

  • @paulbugoni2846
    @paulbugoni2846 Рік тому +9

    BMW is somewhat on a roll. Their reliability is getting better and are bringing this fine looking car out in manual. I wish they would go back to some physical controls in their interiors however, particularly the X5 and M2. B48/58 are great engines but need to be properly maintained.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Рік тому +1

      The reliability issues on bmws seem to be electrical and also the fact that there’s too much plastic used in the engine bay

    • @faheemabbas3965
      @faheemabbas3965 Рік тому +1

      It’s not the engines that are the problem. Their inline-6 engines are good reliability-wise.
      It’s their electronics. And plastics on critical moving parts in the engine.

    • @paulbugoni2846
      @paulbugoni2846 Рік тому

      I think they’ve gotten better on that front. Not Toyota like reliability but better than it used to be.@@faheemabbas3965

  • @CalStressReliefCnter
    @CalStressReliefCnter Рік тому +1

    You sold me! Looks like a blast!

  • @67tomcat
    @67tomcat Рік тому +6

    Awesome review, amazing looking Z4- beautiful color. And coming soon, a manual transmission too! Would still take the Supra though.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Рік тому +2

      Getting a Supra and Miata in one car makes the Z4 the easy pick :)

    • @albrustmeyer753
      @albrustmeyer753 Рік тому

      Supra 😍🎄

    • @roger3958
      @roger3958 Рік тому

      Miata for me. I ain’t got 70k for 2 seats.

  • @fortheloveofnoise
    @fortheloveofnoise Рік тому +1

    My favorite factory bass was from the Shaker systems the Mustang used to have like 10 years ago. Even the 500 had nice bass, never heard the 1000, bet it was even better.

  • @fortheloveofnoise
    @fortheloveofnoise Рік тому +3

    It is cool the Z4 will have a manual coming next year.

  • @impulse_media
    @impulse_media Рік тому +1

    Always enjoy your reviews man!

  • @OnkelPHMagee
    @OnkelPHMagee Рік тому +2

    KK, the fact that your elf cap didn't blow off says a lot about the livability of your test car. 😃

  • @JRZ67
    @JRZ67 Рік тому +1

    I just put a deposit a few days ago on a ‘24 230i XDrive after getting in an accident with my ‘22 330i. Looking forward to driving a coupe again! This car will be coming with me to Delray Beach in 4 years when I retire🎉

  • @misterbondage007
    @misterbondage007 Рік тому +2

    You need to review the manual version when it comes out.

    • @jspera4187
      @jspera4187 10 місяців тому

      ... Yes, please.

  • @fortheloveofnoise
    @fortheloveofnoise Рік тому

    I hope they still offer this purple next year....would love to pick up a purple manual one in 20 years.

  • @filoniz
    @filoniz Рік тому +1

    Perfect bargain car that will not kill you or get you jail time. Just the peak performance for road car on regular road.

  • @albrustmeyer753
    @albrustmeyer753 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas 🎄 Nice 👍

  • @jsz2619
    @jsz2619 Рік тому +1

    Every time I see a car like this, I be like: Z, 4, Q, another Q, ahhhh a third Q and the Batman symbol.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family Kirk. I wanna see some snow in Naples one day.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Рік тому +1

      Merry Christmas! Hell will have to freeze over for snow to fall in south florida haha

  • @augustingonzalez4424
    @augustingonzalez4424 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday kirk

  • @BitcoinTo150K
    @BitcoinTo150K Рік тому +3

    I prefer this to the Supra being a vert person

  • @richardl5742
    @richardl5742 Рік тому +2

    I agree with everything you said Kirk. I got the Z4 30i back in June and really love this fun roadster. Plenty of power for the street and lighter and more nimble than the 40i. I also upgraded to the M sport suspension and brakes and also found the brakes to be grabby at low speeds, but that improved after a thousand miles.

  • @yadah678
    @yadah678 Рік тому

    Nice Christmas gift

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 Рік тому +1

    Merry 🎄🎄🎄Kirk!!

  • @MrJames2222
    @MrJames2222 Рік тому

    What part of Florida is that?

  • @Tatus_legarius
    @Tatus_legarius Рік тому

    I really want one of these and a Miata

  • @TC-ps9sd
    @TC-ps9sd Рік тому +3

    BMW will offer a 6-speed manual in the Z4 M40i in spring of 2024.

  • @westqueenwesthomes7717
    @westqueenwesthomes7717 Рік тому +1

    How’s your hat staying on? I have the x3m40i and I love it. Even in eco mode it literally is as economical as I’d like it to be. Mechanics are warning me about gasket leaks on these B58 engines after the warranty runs out. Im changing oil every 3-4K miles though, as the warranty interval oil changes are ridiculous. I’m tempted to buy out my lease however. Do you suggest I don’t keep it, or are there suggestions on how to avoid the “leak” warnings long term?

    • @paulbugoni2846
      @paulbugoni2846 Рік тому +1

      Keep on eye on your cooling system. Overheating is the primary cause of head gasket issues.

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Рік тому +1

      Hard to say what the best choice is. See what your options are at the end of your lease mate.

    • @richardribeiro501
      @richardribeiro501 Рік тому

      Not seeing these issues reported on the Z4 forum

  • @tdrcar
    @tdrcar 10 місяців тому

    What are your thoughts about the handschalter edition ... Can an O.K. manual tranny make the Z4 better overall than the ZF 8-speed? I favor manuals, but the ZF is revered. I figure the ZF will be faster accelerating and get quicker times in any laps this car might get.

  • @Notourtube
    @Notourtube Рік тому +1

    Why doesn’t the m40i have a 4.0L v8?

  • @robbradley1337
    @robbradley1337 Рік тому

    I miss my Boxster GTS 4.0 that was rear-ended and totaled last month. As a percentage, how happy would I be with the manual version of this? (the manual tranny is coming out in March 2024!) Would it be 80% of what the Boxster is fun-wise?

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Рік тому

      Go test drive a Z or a manual Supra. They're fast, not as sexy as the Boxster.

    • @kerosenefilms
      @kerosenefilms 5 місяців тому

      What did you decide? Did you go back to a GTS or did you get the Z4? I’m debating between the two. The Porsche definitely beats you up on the daily.

    • @robbradley1337
      @robbradley1337 5 місяців тому +1

      @@kerosenefilms I got the manual Z4 and couldn't be happier. It's a better car in every way possible. Tech, gearbox, low-end torque. If the Porsche Boxster GTS were the same price as the manual Z4, I'd still choose the Z4.

  • @M_is_for_Monty
    @M_is_for_Monty Рік тому +1

    I wouldn’t mind to swap a B48A20T1 engine from a Mini JCW GP to an ND RF Miata!

  • @genzigzag
    @genzigzag Рік тому +8

    And then a dentist or 50+ woman adopted that baby 😂. Happy Holidays!

    • @archiegoodwinjr
      @archiegoodwinjr Рік тому +3

      When the Miata was introduced people said only hairdressers bought them. Why was that?

  • @britishagent
    @britishagent Рік тому

    Wish they still did the Milano blue colour.
    Not everyone wants a dark colour or white !!

    • @jspera4187
      @jspera4187 10 місяців тому

      Yes, I have a 2022 Z4 M40i in the Misano blue and I absolutely LOVE the colour. Really want the manual transmission but won't be able to get it in this blue which might be the only thing that holds me back from making the change.

  • @LeoTheShortGuy
    @LeoTheShortGuy Рік тому

    Nice

  • @MarkCreighton-c2c
    @MarkCreighton-c2c 10 місяців тому

    I have one. It’s way beyond a Supra or Miata, hands down.

  • @Blank00
    @Blank00 Рік тому

    The Z4/Supra, alongside the 2 series Gran Coupe, 8 series, and X3/X4 are the last BMWs with the great iDrive7 interior, which is peak BMW interior. I am not a fan of iDrive8

  • @billseiler4952
    @billseiler4952 Рік тому

    Nice car….minus the Barney paint

    • @KirkKreifels
      @KirkKreifels  Рік тому

      Haha it's not my favorite, but I can live with it.

  • @miata1370
    @miata1370 10 місяців тому

    Nope..doesn't come with RFT tires...if you "win the tire lottery", you'll get the Michelin Pilot Super Sport staggered tires.

  • @dennishughes721
    @dennishughes721 Рік тому

    No stick, give me a Miata

  • @veitjacob9764
    @veitjacob9764 Рік тому

    It's a horrible car quality wise. I guy I know has one and it's just terrible. Doors won't lock, the engine won't start randomly. Roof won't close when opened or just stops midway, water coming in through the closed roof. The alarm goes off, brakes making noises, doors not aligned over time and scratching the paint, exhaust coming loose and on and on and on. New car, has it for a year.

    • @MrTbodo10
      @MrTbodo10 Рік тому +3

      That’s too bad. I’m still buying one with a manual!

    • @faheemabbas3965
      @faheemabbas3965 Рік тому +2

      Bro he got a lemon 😭 what on earth did he buy????

    • @veitjacob9764
      @veitjacob9764 Рік тому

      @@faheemabbas3965 just a normal brand new BMW.

    • @richardribeiro501
      @richardribeiro501 Рік тому +3

      Sounds like bs

    • @Barbwire710
      @Barbwire710 Рік тому

      He has a G29 Z4 (2019+)? Or an older model. I don’t believe you if it’s the newest model…