28i? Or 20i with M-Sport? - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Chujei · 01-23-2013, 06:15 AM

I fell in love with the current Z4 and decide to get my first BMW.
However I can't make up my mind on a 28i or a 20i with M-Sport package.

Here are my consideration points:
1.I'm in HK. Price between these two choices is more or less the same.
2. 28i has more power, but 20i can be chipped in aftermarket (but I worry about safety, insurance coverage, or any damage on the durability of the engine).
3. I like the M-sport aerodynamic kit but don't like the sport seat ( not that comfort I think ).

Would any z owner give me advise on the pick? As we can only test drive a 20i without M-sport package in HK dealer. Cannot have a test drive on a 28i or M-Sport package.

ZheHbKa · 01-23-2013, 07:11 AM

28i, you can chip it to 35i power, visuals are cheaper and easier to upgrade then engine

ManiacGT · 01-23-2013, 07:35 AM

Agreed. Get the 28i. Its is much quicker than the 20i and warranty stays intact etc.

nicknaz · 01-23-2013, 12:29 PM

28i for sure, and I think the 8 speed automatic is a good choice for a transmission. When I test drove a 35i with 7 speed DCT and 28i with 8 speed auto the difference was noticeable but very slight.

Chujei · 01-23-2013, 08:13 PM

Thank you for the advise.

Chujei · 01-23-2013, 08:14 PM

Thank you for the advise.

Chujei · 01-23-2013, 08:16 PM

Thank you for the advise.

Chujei · 01-23-2013, 08:27 PM

Thank you for the advise.

Land_Shark · 01-23-2013, 10:26 PM

28i of course.... At a time, BMWHK runs promotional discounts on exterior accessories; including the M kit...
Even if you do not chip it, view the roads in HKG and the speed cameras spread like mushrooms, You would only ask for more than the 28i if you are a car fanatic...

Good luck

morfinx · 01-24-2013, 12:42 AM

If the price is about the same, I'd say 28i for sure. I personally think the sport seats are much more comfortable than the regular seats. With the regular seats I feel like I'm going to slide off of it every time I take a turn.

SchweiZ4 · 01-24-2013, 08:38 AM

If the price is pretty much the same, I would also say 28i.
Other argument: it will be easier to resell a bigger engine.

AC Schnitzer UK · 01-24-2013, 12:26 PM

28i. It's brilliant.

pbw · 01-25-2013, 05:32 PM

28 - always go for the biggest engine you can afford. Other stuff can be changed over time. Good luck with your choice & enjoy the drive!

nicknaz · 01-25-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbw

28 - always go for the biggest engine you can afford

On that note.. OP should switch over to the 1 or the 3 and get a 35i or M motor

VailM3 · 01-26-2013, 04:37 AM

28i 4turbo is a great engine. Do it and dont look back.

nuebbes · 02-01-2013, 09:53 AM

The 20i and the 28i have the same engine. Only ecu-program should be different.

The sport-seats are a "must-have" in my opinion.

Vintage · 02-01-2013, 11:46 AM

28i for sure

nicknaz · 02-01-2013, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuebbes

The 20i and the 28i have the same engine. Only ecu-program should be different.

chipped 20i vs. stock 28i is going to be the new chipped 35i vs. stock 35is debate

nuebbes · 02-01-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknaz

chipped 20i vs. stock 28i is going to be the new chipped 35i vs. stock 35is debate

You can debate this at a lot of BMW engines...

01-23-2013, 06:15 AM	#1
Chujei New Member Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	28i? Or 20i with M-Sport? I fell in love with the current Z4 and decide to get my first BMW. However I can't make up my mind on a 28i or a 20i with M-Sport package. Here are my consideration points: 1.I'm in HK. Price between these two choices is more or less the same. 2. 28i has more power, but 20i can be chipped in aftermarket (but I worry about safety, insurance coverage, or any damage on the durability of the engine). 3. I like the M-sport aerodynamic kit but don't like the sport seat ( not that comfort I think ). Would any z owner give me advise on the pick? As we can only test drive a 20i without M-sport package in HK dealer. Cannot have a test drive on a 28i or M-Sport package.
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01-23-2013, 07:11 AM	#2
ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,449 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	28i, you can chip it to 35i power, visuals are cheaper and easier to upgrade then engine __________________

01-23-2013, 07:35 AM	#3
ManiacGT Captain Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 814 iTrader: (0)	Agreed. Get the 28i. Its is much quicker than the 20i and warranty stays intact etc. __________________ BMW Z4 E89 sDrive35i Mods: Stubby! LED Halos! DVDInMotion! GolfT! SmartTop! BMW Performance 313 Alloys! http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=265084

01-24-2013, 12:42 AM	#10
morfinx Shenanigans Drives: E89 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,097 iTrader: (0)	If the price is about the same, I'd say 28i for sure. I personally think the sport seats are much more comfortable than the regular seats. With the regular seats I feel like I'm going to slide off of it every time I take a turn. __________________ E89 Z4 sDrive35i 7DCT "Zayna", Alpine White/Coral Red E92 335i 6MT "Calixta", Space Grey/Coral Red [Retired]

01-24-2013, 12:26 PM	#12
AC Schnitzer UK Private Drives: over 200mph Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norfolk UK Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	28i. It's brilliant. __________________ http://www.ac-schnitzer.co.uk

01-23-2013, 12:29 PM	#4
nicknaz Colonel Drives: 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,125 iTrader: (0)	28i for sure, and I think the 8 speed automatic is a good choice for a transmission. When I test drove a 35i with 7 speed DCT and 28i with 8 speed auto the difference was noticeable but very slight.

01-23-2013, 08:13 PM	#5
Chujei New Member Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advise.

01-23-2013, 08:14 PM	#6
Chujei New Member Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advise.

01-23-2013, 08:16 PM	#7
Chujei New Member Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advise.

01-23-2013, 08:27 PM	#8
Chujei New Member Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advise.

01-23-2013, 10:26 PM	#9
Land_Shark In The Flesh Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 601 iTrader: (0)	28i of course.... At a time, BMWHK runs promotional discounts on exterior accessories; including the M kit... Even if you do not chip it, view the roads in HKG and the speed cameras spread like mushrooms, You would only ask for more than the 28i if you are a car fanatic... Good luck

01-24-2013, 08:38 AM	#11
SchweiZ4 Private Drives: BMW Z4 23i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	If the price is pretty much the same, I would also say 28i. Other argument: it will be easier to resell a bigger engine.

01-25-2013, 05:32 PM	#13
pbw Private Drives: bmw z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: uk Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	28 - always go for the biggest engine you can afford. Other stuff can be changed over time. Good luck with your choice & enjoy the drive!

01-26-2013, 04:37 AM	#15
VailM3 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland Posts: 256 iTrader: (0)	28i 4turbo is a great engine. Do it and dont look back.

02-01-2013, 09:53 AM	#16
nuebbes Enlisted Member Drives: Z4 35i e89 + 125i e88 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	The 20i and the 28i have the same engine. Only ecu-program should be different. The sport-seats are a "must-have" in my opinion.

02-01-2013, 11:46 AM	#17
Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,050 iTrader: (0)	28i for sure

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