28i? Or 20i with M-Sport?

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

InsanePineapple · 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 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong 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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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 79 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	28i, you can chip it to 35i power, visuals are cheaper and easier to upgrade then engine __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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ManiacGT Major 87 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Agreed. Get the 28i. Its is much quicker than the 20i and warranty stays intact etc.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3196 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal 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.
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Chujei New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the advise.
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01-23-2013, 10:26 PM	#9
Land_Shark In The Flesh 26 Rep 600 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong 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
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 86 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ [Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance [Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT
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SchweiZ4 Private First Class 52 Rep 177 Posts Drives: F15 X5 M50d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: France 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.
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01-24-2013, 12:26 PM	#12
AC Schnitzer UK Private 4 Rep 59 Posts Drives: over 200mph Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	28i. It's brilliant. __________________ http://www.ac-schnitzer.co.uk
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pbw First Lieutenant 248 Rep 371 Posts Drives: bmw 240i xdrive g42 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: uk iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 240i x-drive [0.00]	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!
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01-26-2013, 04:37 AM	#15
VailM3 Captain 64 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	28i 4turbo is a great engine. Do it and dont look back.
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nuebbes Private First Class 25 Rep 151 Posts Drives: Z4 35i e89 + 125i e88 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cologne, Germany 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.
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02-01-2013, 11:46 AM	#17
Vintage Colonel 381 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	28i for sure
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