Help me choose: M4 vs M4 Comp. pack (ZCP)?
M4 DCT; OR M4 DCT Comp. Pack?
Both, fully loaded.
Current General Prices:
2015/2016 M4 ~$50k CAD
2017/2018 M4 comp pack ~$60k CAD
I thought the comp. pack only came out in 2018, but I see some are advertised as 2017 comp packs in Canada.
Caveats:
• This will be my daily;
• I want to take it to the track once-in-a-while. It is an M, after-all;
• I will apply at least a Stage 1 tune to increase power;
• I will buy a different exhaust (equal length)
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I DO want to be smart (that's a relative term) financially!
Please confirm/dispel some info:
My understanding is that the comp. pack is mainly different from the m4 in handling, as it has:
• Revised Active M suspension w/ new springs and dampers
• Revised antiroll bars
(*true?)
• a newer active m electronic differential.
• better power delivery/ power band/torque curve? More linear?
(*true?)
• a bit more hp - +19hp - 444hp (accomplished by a slight change to the cylinder head, according to a video -
*true? - I thought it was just a tune)
• Black sport exhaust
• "Redline indicator" - to indicate how high one can rev while engine is coming to temp - not a biggie as I always bring my cars to temp
• Plus, various cosmetic changes, inside and out -
love those LCI LED headlights and taillights in the 2018 iterations!
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Assuming I don't care for the cosmetic changes, including the seats, 20" wheels, or the sport exhaust...
And, given the above-mentioned caveats, and the price difference is ~10k –
what is the better decision?
Also, IF the suspension and linear torque curve is that much better...(those are my main areas of focus)
• Is there a cost effective way to equal the comp packs revised suspension and dampers?
o I would like a car with adaptive suspension – not coilovers – and adaptive aftermarket coilovers are way too expensive.
• And how much better is the newer differential?
• Is there a tune (MHD/BM3) that addresses the torque dump that the first iterations of the m4's are known for?
And, am I mistaken that this was addressed in the comp. pack?
Can I make a 2015 m4 meet/exceed the above revisions in the comp. pack, while not venturing into "should've just got the comp pack" territory?
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