2013 Z4 Gets Black and Silver Hardtop Options

[Jayda]

Originally Posted by cdeslandes

One of the advantages of the hardtop versus a softtop is that is is the same color as the rest of the car! I don't see the point of screwing up the design, especially since this is one of the few convertibles that looks good with the top either up or down.

Exactly what I was thinking. Love the smooth looking integration of the same color hardtop!

[neve1064]

Originally Posted by AttyGunther

I wonder if this means no LCI for 2013?

Doesn't the rear end look slightly different than the MY 12? When is the pricing coming out? I think I can apply the $2500 option credit to MY13...

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by neve1064

Doesn't the rear end look slightly different than the MY 12?

It's the same, it just looks different because the bumper is made for Euro plates.

[neve1064]

So, there is little reason to wait for the 13MY to come out. All this time I was waiting, because I thought there would be LCI changes. If there aren't any really cool differences, I might aswell order a '12.

[E36ic4Me]

Originally Posted by neve1064

I might aswell order a '12.

Not gonna happen. I went into my local BMW Center three days ago to order a new 2012. BMW is no longer taking orders for them. They are in the process of gearing up for the 2013 to come out. It's a grey area right now as it is too late to order a 2012 and too early to order a 2013.

[NL-J]

Originally Posted by Jayda

Exactly what I was thinking. Love the smooth looking integration of the same color hardtop!

So true

[E36ic4Me]

Agreed. The integration and lines with the top up is the best there is, I think. My folding hardtop miata always reminded me of a pick-up truck with the roof up. My EOS was bulky looking. My SLK was ok, neither bad nor great. However, the Z4 looks most excellent! I was watching the Top Gear review of the 09' Z4 and they said it looked odd and mis-proportioned with the top up! What were they looking at?!?

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

I was watching the Top Gear review of the 09' Z4 and they said it looked odd and mis-proportioned with the top up! What were they looking at?!?

Really? The episode with the dinosaurs? I thought they really liked the Z4 both top up/down - but really loved it with the top down. Odd, because it was raining while they were testing it.

Maybe my memory is playing a trick with my brain because I like the Z4 both top up and down

I'll rewatch it on YouTube.

[E36ic4Me]

Yup! It was the one with the Dinosaurs. Jeremy said something to the effect of it looked odd with the top raised. I just watched the whole episode the day before yesterday but I can't for the life of me remember exactly what he said, I just remember thinking he was nuts!

[stickshifter69]

I think he compared it to Uma Thurman.

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

Yup! It was the one with the Dinosaurs. Jeremy said something to the effect of it looked odd with the top raised. I just watched the whole episode the day before yesterday but I can't for the life of me remember exactly what he said, I just remember thinking he was nuts!

He said it wasn't a looker with the top up but stunning with the top down.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/top-...e-6_699013.htm

[marcw]

Ummm I already have a black top. Next.

[E36ic4Me]

Originally Posted by marcw

Ummm I already have a black top. Next.

+1

[juxtapose]

Hideous... im starting to hate the look of twin single sided exhaust on my 2.8i =[

[DanMiami]

Originally Posted by E36ic4Me

Not gonna happen. I went into my local BMW Center three days ago to order a new 2012. BMW is no longer taking orders for them. They are in the process of gearing up for the 2013 to come out. It's a grey area right now as it is too late to order a 2012 and too early to order a 2013.

Pricing may be out VERY soon... Been in the same boat and I was told it may be as early as this week. We shall see... I am just hoping that they offer the "same color" top just like the 12's... My car will be black, but I want it to look seamless...

[Dan in PA]

Originally Posted by DanMiami

Pricing may be out VERY soon... Been in the same boat and I was told it may be as early as this week. We shall see... I am just hoping that they offer the "same color" top just like the 12's... My car will be black, but I want it to look seamless...

Pricing is out now according to my CA. I was able to spec my 2013 35i and my CA should have submitted the order by now. I'm going to call on Monday and see if I can get a timeframe for the production code.

Edit: I was told it is too late to order a 2012 model and that the $2500 option credit is NOT available for the 2013s. Also, it appears that the base MSRPs have not changed; premium package features and Comfort Access are now included in the 35i/35is base price and sport package is no longer available for the 35i (I opted for M-Sport to get the adaptive suspension). The Canyon Brown/M-Sport pack is also cheaper.

Here are the MSRP numbers I was quoted before I put the deposit down on the order:

2013 Z4 sDrive35i: $55,150
Black Sapphire Metallic: $550
Canyon Brown/M-Sport package: $4050
Premium Sound package: $950
Navigation System: $2150
7-speed DCT: $450
Heated seats: $500

There is a pricing guide floating around on Bimmerfest from Santa Barbara Auto Group that matches these numbers.

And yeah, the black top better match the black paint.

[DanMiami]

Originally Posted by Dan in PA

Pricing is out now according to my CA. I was able to spec my 2013 35i and my CA should have submitted the order by now. I'm going to call on Monday and see if I can get a timeframe for the production code.

Interesting... I will have to see what the hold up is... I may have to do the European Delivery and up from a 35i to the 35is due to the savings potential

[DanMiami]

Originally Posted by Dan in PA

(I opted for M-Sport to get the adaptive suspension).

This is REALLY interesting... Wonder if that was the problem with my 2011 and why they discontinued it!?! (see http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667704)

[Dan in PA]

Originally Posted by DanMiami

This is REALLY interesting... Wonder if that was the problem with my 2011 and why they discontinued it!?! (see http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667704)

Well, they didn't actually discontinue the sport package features - they just rolled the sport seats into the MSRP and made the increased speed limiter and adaptive suspension available only with the M package. It seems to be more of a marketing move than a design change.

[DanMiami]

Originally Posted by Dan in PA

Well, they didn't actually discontinue the sport package features - they just rolled the sport seats into the MSRP and made the increased speed limiter and adaptive suspension available only with the M package. It seems to be more of a marketing move than a design change.

Just found the pricing as you mentioned... THANKS!

Now to price it and see how much I can save for the excuse to fly to Europe!

[Dan in PA]

Originally Posted by DanMiami

Just found the pricing as you mentioned... THANKS!

Now to price it and see how much I can save for the excuse to fly to Europe!

Haha, it was definitely tempting to take the trip to Germany - especially with Oktoberfest approaching.

[motobike]

Originally Posted by stickshifter69

Why not have a choice of a CF top instead.

CF would be special and would reduced the weight of the car.