2015 vs 2016 vs 2017

[MichM4]

Originally Posted by KevinM

As per usual, buy the newest (e.g., with the most warranty), least mileage car that you can comfortably afford. Personally I would buy one with ZCP, but that is why I waited until it came out. GL.

What does the Z stand for?

[imcpa]

I'm brand new to these boards as well, as I just purchased my first M4. I just purchased a 2015 mineral grey M4 and absolutely love it, so I say go for 2015. Mine still has 9 months of warranty on it. Prior to the M4, I bought a 2013 335i coupe (new) and loved it (my first BMW, after owing a Nissan Z, Prelude and MX-6), but the M4 is such a level above.

You can't go wrong with either year. It really comes down to what you can afford and want to spend.

[shortseller]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Peak torque was not changed. They simply reduced torque at very low RPM. Originally, the S55’s torque was rated at 406lb-ft @1850-5500 RPM. Now, it is 406lb-ft @ 2350-5500 RPM.

It does not affect 0-60mph times as the revs would never be below 2350 RPM during a maximum acceleration launch.

This looks like CP comes still comes in at 1850.

[IB M]

Originally Posted by THEROK

I wouldn't have bought an m4 without the latest '18 headlights and led rears.

Standard LED headlights or optional Adaptive LEDs?

[SherM4n]

Originally Posted by MichM4

What does the Z stand for?

It's German. "Ze Competition Package."

[MichM4]

Originally Posted by SherM4n

It's German. "Ze Competition Package."

Ahhh thanks !

[MichM4]

Originally Posted by imcpa

I'm brand new to these boards as well, as I just purchased my first M4. I just purchased a 2015 mineral grey M4 and absolutely love it, so I say go for 2015. Mine still has 9 months of warranty on it. Prior to the M4, I bought a 2013 335i coupe (new) and loved it (my first BMW, after owing a Nissan Z, Prelude and MX-6), but the M4 is such a level above.

You can't go wrong with either year. It really comes down to what you can afford and want to spend.

Nice taste in fast, fun-driving cars. Thanks for the reply. I was also thinking of m340 but for the price, I can get a lower mileage M4

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by MichM4

Ahhh thanks !

I think he's messing with you.... it's just their code.

[MichM4]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

I think he's messing with you.... it's just their code.

Ah man!!! Messing with the new girl on the block. Thanks for clarifying, Scout.

[SherM4n]

Sorry, just going for ze old German accent joke.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by shortseller

This looks like CP comes still comes in at 1850.

This is a fake chart, cartooned from the BMW specs. The CP does not have a power plateau, it actually has a power peak at 6000RPM.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by MichM4

Ah man!!! Messing with the new girl on the block. Thanks for clarifying, Scout.

No worries. It takes time to get used to the ol' F8X forum. A lot of sarcasm/jokes here haha.

To answer your question, I would go with a 17. If only because it will have low miles, iDrive 5 (which you can code iDrive 6 - the current gen), and I think it's the first year with the redesigned bed plate. Also, because I have one. Haha.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by MichM4

What does the Z stand for?

ZCP is the option code for the Competition Package in the USA. Different countries use different option codes.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Thescout13

No worries. It takes time to get used to the ol' F8X forum. A lot of sarcasm/jokes here haha.

To answer your question, I would go with a 17. If only because it will have low miles, iDrive 5 (which you can code iDrive 6 - the current gen), and I think it's the first year with the redesigned bed plate. Also, because I have one. Haha.

As I posted previously, the new bed plate was incorporated in Dec 2015, so most MY2016 have it.

[Thescout13]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

As I posted previously, the new bed plate was incorporated in Dec 2015, so most MY2016 have it.

Thank god I put "I think" then huh?