[nickel_76]

Originally Posted by 4monks

Indeed. Similar spec to mine ordered in August. Brooklyn Grey but stuck with 19" wheels. The 20" look lovely, but couldn't take the 50 miles range hit.

Have you had an electric car? My 2014 i3 barely has 70 miles of range and even that short range is rarely an issue - remember you always start the day with a full tank of gas - and chargers are pretty much everywhere you drive in the unlikely situation where you rack up 200+ miles in a day. I would bet you will more likely regret not having the 20" than those 50 miles...

[finn123]

Despite lower range, I decided to go with 20 inch wheel and M tech pack. If one doesn’t get 20 inch wheels, then the pack is not available. It means you won’t get wider back (there are plastic things where the rear wheels are. No idea how they are named in English). Look at the photos.

[Nahlem]

Originally Posted by electric2021

Despite lower range, I decided to go with 20 inch wheel and M tech pack. If one doesn’t get 20 inch wheels, then the pack is not available. It means you won’t get wider back (there are plastic things where the rear wheels are. No idea how they are named in English). Look at the photos.

Niceee! They do look mighty fine those wider wheels, i am gonna try first with the 19" and see how the range actually is and if it is more then i expect or lower after that i might upgrade up to 20" inch but with M-Performance wheels later on.

[finn123]

Originally Posted by Nahlem

Niceee! They do look mighty fine those wider wheels, i am gonna try first with the 19" and see how the range actually is and if it is more then i expect or lower after that i might upgrade up to 20" inch but with M-Performance wheels later on.

But you won’t get m tech pack, will you?

[Nahlem]

Originally Posted by electric2021

But you won’t get m tech pack, will you?

That is correct but the M-Tech pack when you read the details on what it is, it just adds bigger brakes and nothing else at least on the Swedish site it says that, at this point i will go with the 19" and if it turns out that the regular brakes are "bad" or if i want to go up to the 20 inch then i will probably upgrade my breaks also because at that time they will probably need replacing also.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Nahlem

That is correct but the M-Tech pack when you read the details on what it is, it just adds bigger brakes and nothing else at least on the Swedish site it says that, at this point i will go with the 19" and if it turns out that the regular brakes are "bad" or if i want to go up to the 20 inch then i will probably upgrade my breaks also because at that time they will probably need replacing also.

I don't think the brakes are "bad".
The only time.younwill use all friction is when the car is fully charged.

As soon as the battery can take some charge you'll have a mix of friction and regenerative braking.

For me it's not even a thought, I want 20" wheels.

[4monks]

Originally Posted by nickel_76

Have you had an electric car? My 2014 i3 barely has 70 miles of range and even that short range is rarely an issue - remember you always start the day with a full tank of gas - and chargers are pretty much everywhere you drive in the unlikely situation where you rack up 200+ miles in a day. I would bet you will more likely regret not having the 20" than those 50 miles...

A prophet eh... the 19"s are totally fine with me

[finn123]

Originally Posted by Nahlem

That is correct but the M-Tech pack when you read the details on what it is, it just adds bigger brakes and nothing else at least on the Swedish site it says that, at this point i will go with the 19" and if it turns out that the regular brakes are "bad" or if i want to go up to the 20 inch then i will probably upgrade my breaks also because at that time they will probably need replacing also.

It’s not just brakes. See the pictures I posted. Pay attention to the arch extenders. With 20 inch wheels and the m tech pack, you have them and the rear looks way better

Maybe, it will be better if I post other photos.

On this picture, the car is without m tech pack and there are no arch extenders - https://images.app.goo.gl/DddCbnJCxcesMNH18

But on these, there are extenders - https://images.app.goo.gl/Ensz1tckPqD5PxpPA and https://images.app.goo.gl/eG6HHWGuFccfxsUN7

They’re barely noticeably when one plays with the configurator, but I noticed this detail and it’s a must on this ///M electric car

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by 4monks

A prophet eh... the 19"s are totally fine with me

I would choose the 19s as well, but only if I could not choose 18s.

Originally Posted by electric2021

It’s not just brakes. See the pictures I posted. Pay attention to the arch extenders. With 20 inch wheels and the m tech pack, you have them and the rear looks way better

...but I noticed this detail and it’s a must on this ///M electric car

Some will think it looks better. Some will think it looks worse. The only objective reality is that it looks different. Hardly a "must" if one doesn't like it.

[kbsilver]

Depending on the quality of the roads where you live, smaller is better! We voted to allow extra gas tax so our roads will be maintained better. The tax happened right away, but now we're 2 years later waiting for the road improvements. All we get are patched, patches that have been patched dozens of times before.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by kbsilver

Depending on the quality of the roads where you live, smaller is better! We voted to allow extra gas tax so our roads will be maintained better. The tax happened right away, but now we're 2 years later waiting for the road improvements. All we get are patched, patches that have been patched dozens of times before.

Although differences may not be huge, smaller wheels and the usual less rotating mass involved, are not only directionally better for impact harshness, but also for acceleration, braking distance, and range. Aesthetic differences may as well be arguing chocolate vs strawberry ice cream superiority.

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Although differences may not be huge, smaller wheels and the usual less rotating mass involved, are not only directionally better for impact harshness, but also for acceleration, braking distance, and range. Aesthetic differences may as well be arguing chocolate vs strawberry ice cream superiority.

Chocolate is better.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Chocolate is better.

You are correct, of course!

[finn123]

Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Chocolate is better.

Hot chocolate with strawberries is way better

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by electric2021

Hot chocolate with strawberries is way better

For the win!

[moff]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

There is according to the owner's manual in this thread:
https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868965

My dealer and another dealer i spoke to said otherwise.

I've changed my mind and ordered an X4M Comp as I got £20k discount and 2.9% APR

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by moff

My dealer and another dealer i spoke to said otherwise.

I've changed my mind and ordered an X4M Comp as I got £20k discount and 2.9% APR

That's motivating.

[Frans Jazz4ff]

Reservation made when the configuration was online in the Netherland June the 5th, next day made the final specs at the local BMW dealer.
I4 M50 Sunset Orange, Cognac upholstery with carbon, 19" rims, M sport seat and a lot of options.
https://webfrontend.evecp.bmw.cloud/4ee4fe4

[jeff2.0t]

1500 $ deposit made here.

Lets hope all this shit with the chip shortage end soon, 90% of any BMW delivered in the last 4 month miss options, head up display, Harman Kardon system and lumbar are affected.

did I make a mistake by choosing Alpine White, cognac sensatec interior?

[finn123]

Another order made here.
I4M50 with all the options except the tow bar (don’t need that), the sunroof (id take panoramic roof, but it’s not available), phone charger (useless option) and ventilated seats (sad I can’t take them… m sport doesn’t support ventilation. Cry)

Estimated date of delivery - December 2022 well, I have still one year to enjoy my 11 months old fully optioned X5 45e. Gonna trade that in. Sad i4 doesn’t have soft close, panoramic roof and double glazing (though, the press release says it must be quite)

X1E Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
MAPQ Leather 'Vernasca' Cognac decor stitching (BK)
5AC High-beam assistant
5AZ BMW Laserlight
6U3 BMW Live Cockpit Professional
248 Steering-wheel heating
322 Comfort access system
33T M Technology package
3FW 20" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 868 M Bicolour / MT and
performance tyres
3M2 M Sport brake, red high-gloss
3MF BMW Individual Lights Shadow Line
420 Sun protection glazing
459 Seat adjustment, electric with memory for driver's seat
488 Lumbar support for driver and front passenger
4GQ M seat belts
4MC Interior trim finishers Carbon Fibre
4U0 Galvanic embellisher for controls
4UR Ambient interior lighting
5AL Active Protection
5AU Driving Assistant Professional
5DN Parking Assistant Plus
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system
711 M Sport seats for driver and front passenger
71C M Carbon exterior package
7M9 BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents

[kbsilver]

Hmm, Delivery in December 2022?? In the US we still cannot place an actual order. I wonder how the allocations will work? Technically a delivery in 2023 still qualifies as "After June 2022" which is all the info I have at this point. My 335D with 120K miles will be needing some repairs by then (think I need a VC gasket).

[techwhiz1]

Originally Posted by electric2021

Another order made here.
I4M50 with all the options except the tow bar (don’t need that), the sunroof (id take panoramic roof, but it’s not available), phone charger (useless option) and ventilated seats (sad I can’t take them… m sport doesn’t support ventilation. Cry)

Estimated date of delivery - December 2022 well, I have still one year to enjoy my 11 months old fully optioned X5 45e. Gonna trade that in. Sad i4 doesn’t have soft close, panoramic roof and double glazing (though, the press release says it must be quite)

X1E Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
MAPQ Leather 'Vernasca' Cognac decor stitching (BK)
5AC High-beam assistant
5AZ BMW Laserlight
6U3 BMW Live Cockpit Professional
248 Steering-wheel heating
322 Comfort access system
33T M Technology package
3FW 20" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 868 M Bicolour / MT and
performance tyres
3M2 M Sport brake, red high-gloss
3MF BMW Individual Lights Shadow Line
420 Sun protection glazing
459 Seat adjustment, electric with memory for driver's seat
488 Lumbar support for driver and front passenger
4GQ M seat belts
4MC Interior trim finishers Carbon Fibre
4U0 Galvanic embellisher for controls
4UR Ambient interior lighting
5AL Active Protection
5AU Driving Assistant Professional
5DN Parking Assistant Plus
688 Harman Kardon surround sound system
711 M Sport seats for driver and front passenger
71C M Carbon exterior package
7M9 BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents

Looks like my planned order only my color is Tanzanite. I like dark blue and no frozen.

Our order bank isn't open in the US but I placed a deposit same day they started taking them. Presumably my allocation is early spring. We'll see if they messed that up.... God I hope not.