2016 M3 Owner quick review of 18 M4 ZCP

[BMV///M3]

Took my M3 in for an oil change and was pleasantly surprised to get an M4 ZCP (YAS Blue). Even had the performance skirts

Power: it could have been placebo but I felt it had slightly more get up than my car and the throttle response felt more crisp. I set the M drive settings to match my car as soon as I got in.

Sound: I LOVE the exhaust burble. I was bliping the throttle just to hear it. The start up sound is pretty rad too with that growl. As soon as I got back in my M I could tell the difference. I thought the ZCP sounded great.

Another note: the 3-2 downshift that can be so rough in my car was so much smoother in the M4.

Though I will say I still like the M3 more from a styling perspective (which is why I got mine after all). The ZCP wheels are really nice. I didn't like them at first but they are sharp.

I could see myself in an 18' M3 ZCP

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Which dealer is this that gives out M loaners?

[Gibson6594]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

Which dealer is this that gives out M loaners?

Ones that want you to trade in for a the new, upgraded model. See OP for effectiveness.

[Ben Overlake]

Lci 2 makes the others look really dated

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

Which dealer is this that gives out M loaners?

Bmw of Bakersfield. And the above poster is exactly right. Part of the strategy is to make you want to to upgrade. The idea is, if someone drops off an M, they should get an M as a loaner.

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I'd hazard a guess and say this is not a common practice amongst dealers.

[Gibson6594]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

I'd hazard a guess and say this is not a common practice amongst dealers.

I think giving the higher model up is common practice among the more premium brands. It's part of their hook you in strategy. If you come in with a C class, they give you an E class.

I got a 5 series as my last loaner.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Originally Posted by Gibson6594

I think giving the higher model up is common practice among the more premium brands. It's part of their hook you in strategy. If you come in with a C class, they give you an E class.

I got a 5 series as my last loaner.

Got a X1 when I brought in my 435

[reprod]

lmbo... I never get M loaners on the West Coast. When I was on the East Coast, I would get 535 M-Sport loaners and stuff. Now I just get X1, 328, etc.

[Clark_Kent]

I've never seen an M loaner in the fleet at dealerships I've been to. I've gotten everything from X1, X5, 5 series, 3 series but never an M. Interesting.

[GhostyM]

Of all the "high end, not yet exotic" cars I've owned such as the M3, M4, M5, M6, Jaguar F-Type, etc..

I've only ever gotten 328i, Jaguar equivalent to base 3 series, and a BASE model 528i ONCE as a loaner. Not even a 335i once!

[alex2364]

The sportiest loaner I’ve gotten was a M235i and nicest was probably a loaded X5.

[JibSTir13]

I've had a 540 and an X3 as loaners thus far. Neither holds a candle next to the F80.

The 540 interior felt cheap - plastic everywhere. To be fair, full leather in the F80 makes any plastic/synthetic interior feel cheap. Would probably have been fine with the 540 interior but for this.

[m3forme2016]

Whenever I take my car in for service they say they don't have loaners at all. I guess I should take it somewhere else...

[f80er]

Originally Posted by m3forme2016

Whenever I take my car in for service they say they don't have loaners at all. I guess I should take it somewhere else...

Lol. Last time I went they made sure they had one because the time before they fucked me on a loaner.

And no dealer giving out M loaners. Hell mine rarely even ever sees M cars(small market).

[ash4390]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

Bmw of Bakersfield. And the above poster is exactly right. Part of the strategy is to make you want to to upgrade. The idea is, if someone drops off an M, they should get an M as a loaner.

That'd be nice... Brian Jessel BMW gave me a corolla last time. Made a fuss next time I was there, they gave me a 320i.

Needless to say, switched dealers -- had a 340i last time which is better.. Wish I got an M lol.

[Ian1973]

I have also never seen an M loaner, and I have never been given an M to drive while mine is there.

[Ben Overlake]

High maintenance crowd. Just glad to get a car. Barrier Porsche gives you enterprise rentals.

Got a 535 hatch recently. What a pile. Amazes me people spend so much money on something that’s not special at all. M or bust.

[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by Ben Overlake

High maintenance crowd. Just glad to get a car. Barrier Porsche gives you enterprise rentals. .

time to take your business elsewhere. Try McKenna?

[KevinM]

My dealer is very good about loaners but there is no way they would use an M for that purpose. I suppose if the dealership is large enough to have M demos (mine in Tucson is not) it would be a possibility.

Personally, I don't think I want an M as a loaner from a dealer. I probably wouldn't turn it down because I would likely not be mentally able to, but I just want a stress free form of transportation while my car is in for service.

Now, for about 5 years when my friend owned a high end BMW independent shop here in Tucson, my loaners included an E46 M3, an E92 M3, an E60 M5, an E63 M6, and a 2011 1M (which I almost bought from him). Special times, but he knew that I would treat his cars as my own.

[WillC310]

Never gotten an M as a loaner but I've gotten plenty of 3, 5, 7, X3s.

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by Ben Overlake

High maintenance crowd. Just glad to get a car. Barrier Porsche gives you enterprise rentals.

Got a 535 hatch recently. What a pile. Amazes me people spend so much money on something that’s not special at all. M or bust.

+1. Dealer put me into a 530i many months ago when i took my vehicle in for service. Reached into the glove box to toss my paperwork in and couldn't help but notice the Monroney sticker. That thing stickered in the mid-$50k range. Couldn't believe it.