Any 2016 owners feeling left out?

Sedan_Clan · 02-05-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M3ryder55

im in the same boat here regarding the iPhone 6S. The announcement of the iPhone 7 has me contemplating life or death.

LMAO! Well played!

firedown31 · 02-05-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MRCUR

We all knew ZCP was coming. If you forever wait for that "next thing", then you'll never get a car.

Well said, last fall we knew a comp package was coming, and the rumors were strongly pointing to a spring 2016 release. If someone wanted it that badly they should have not ordered a 2016 already. I regret nothing about not being able to order those 20 inch wheels, or rims, or "lighter" seats.

MrMotorwerk · 02-05-2016, 08:43 AM

Would not have been a viable option. If you are planning on doing suspension, wheels, etc... Buying a ZCP would be self defeating. Yes the power bump would have been nice, however since the engine is the same; one could probably attain those values with tuning or coding.

Bluex · 02-05-2016, 09:12 AM

I'm a 2015 owner, but i'll respond anyway.

As another already mentioned, we all (at least the ones that read this forum religiously) knew ZCP was coming.

Hell, there was talk even when I was about to take ED back in May that it may be coming even then with the new 2016's. Ton's of talk.

There was speculation about the 2016 LCI too.

Ultimately I ordered anyway and was happy with it. Regardless of what the LCI or ZCP would contain and when it would come out.

I haven't looked back since and that's for 2 main reasons:

1) I love my car. It's perfect the way it is, more power than I can get down to the ground anyway....Looks beautiful and I happen to love the 19" wheels. Every time I approach the car I love how great it looks, inside and out. Every time I drive the car I can't imagine being happier with it.

2) ZCP doesn't thrill me. The power bump is modest at the very least (and most likely will be retrofitted), I do not like the 666 wheels or the seats. The tweaks to the suspension are intriguing, but I don't really have any issue with the suspension now, so.....zcp is nice but slightly underwhelming.

Go all in on your purchase and never look back. That's how you get the most enjoyment from your purchases. There will always be something newer on the horizon.

BMWFanatic2008 · 02-05-2016, 11:54 AM

I was so excited for ZCP to be released but it was a huge disappointment for me.

1. I think the wheels are ugly and too big for this car (+ 20" wheels aren't practical with NYC roads)

2. I don't like the seats; they downgrade the luxury level of the interior

3. Nothing "interesting" was done in the exhaust department. They painted the tips but I would've changed the stock tips (or the whole exhaust) anyway as they're too small

It does have some minor performance improvements but it isn't worth it to me at the cost of $5,500 + I would have to get aftermarket wheels + struggle with the ugly seats.

ginginha · 02-05-2016, 10:35 PM

Regret never crossed my mind. Mine finished production 8/17 and I had a great September ED exactly when I needed it to happen. Even after the excruciating wait for redelivery, it arrived a couple weeks sooner than expected. So I've been enjoying it for a while. I much prefer the 437 wheels over satan's stars and the seats seem silly to me. My kids would be kicking me in the back for sure. I can't imagine the marginal power increase will make a difference in my use. Even the greater power of the GTS doesn't seem to result in a big improvement in the acceleration numbers for short bursts, which is when most of my driving occurs.

Mark's M · 02-06-2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluex

I'm a 2015 owner, but i'll respond anyway.

As another already mentioned, we all (at least the ones that read this forum religiously) knew ZCP was coming.

Hell, there was talk even when I was about to take ED back in May that it may be coming even then with the new 2016's. Ton's of talk.

There was speculation about the 2016 LCI too.

Ultimately I ordered anyway and was happy with it. Regardless of what the LCI or ZCP would contain and when it would come out.

I haven't looked back since and that's for 2 main reasons:

1) I love my car. It's perfect the way it is, more power than I can get down to the ground anyway....Looks beautiful and I happen to love the 19" wheels. Every time I approach the car I love how great it looks, inside and out. Every time I drive the car I can't imagine being happier with it.

2) ZCP doesn't thrill me. The power bump is modest at the very least (and most likely will be retrofitted), I do not like the 666 wheels or the seats. The tweaks to the suspension are intriguing, but I don't really have any issue with the suspension now, so.....zcp is nice but slightly underwhelming.

Go all in on your purchase and never look back. That's how you get the most enjoyment from your purchases. There will always be something newer on the horizon.

Absolutely ditto...except for the wheels which are starting to interest me. My car is very special to me and BMW went out of their way to make it so. Being with the M guys at delivery in Munich, I knew about the basics of what the ZCP would offer so it wasn't a problem to pass on it. No regrets at all.

imyopusha · 02-06-2016, 03:59 PM

I feel a little left out. I really wanted it.

blinkme323 · 02-08-2016, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YasM4

I had an amazing ED experience in Munich during the holiday season. I would not have changed a thing!

Great color choice!

shawshank772 · 02-09-2016, 09:32 AM

I had and still do have the chance to order ZCP (comp package) I chose not to. I cannot drive this car at its limits as it is. What is an extra 20hp and diff suspension really going to do for me? Nothing. UNLESS you are going to track your car and you are a fantastic driver. The seats, don't hate or like them. The wheels I used to hate, but now am indifferent. So, I don't feel left out at all.

shawshank772 · 02-09-2016, 09:36 AM

P.S. I also went through the same thing with my 135i in 2008. The next year they changed the M wheels and I think they changed the tail lights. I thought to myself "man I should have waited." In hindsight my wheels were the only year they were produced, my color (sparkling graphite metallic) was the only year it was produced. It has the goofy Year one of the one starter button. Still to this day I love the way my car looks 114k miles later!

02-05-2016, 08:43 AM	#25
MrMotorwerk Inline 6, 6MT enthusiast 84 Rep 126 Posts Drives: Old E46, 2016 SS2 M4 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M4 [0.00]	Would not have been a viable option. If you are planning on doing suspension, wheels, etc... Buying a ZCP would be self defeating. Yes the power bump would have been nice, however since the engine is the same; one could probably attain those values with tuning or coding.
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02-05-2016, 09:12 AM	#26
Bluex Useful Idiot 1330 Rep 1,777 Posts Drives: My wife and kids insane. Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Chester, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F80 M3 [10.00]	I'm a 2015 owner, but i'll respond anyway. As another already mentioned, we all (at least the ones that read this forum religiously) knew ZCP was coming. Hell, there was talk even when I was about to take ED back in May that it may be coming even then with the new 2016's. Ton's of talk. There was speculation about the 2016 LCI too. Ultimately I ordered anyway and was happy with it. Regardless of what the LCI or ZCP would contain and when it would come out. I haven't looked back since and that's for 2 main reasons: 1) I love my car. It's perfect the way it is, more power than I can get down to the ground anyway....Looks beautiful and I happen to love the 19" wheels. Every time I approach the car I love how great it looks, inside and out. Every time I drive the car I can't imagine being happier with it. 2) ZCP doesn't thrill me. The power bump is modest at the very least (and most likely will be retrofitted), I do not like the 666 wheels or the seats. The tweaks to the suspension are intriguing, but I don't really have any issue with the suspension now, so.....zcp is nice but slightly underwhelming. Go all in on your purchase and never look back. That's how you get the most enjoyment from your purchases. There will always be something newer on the horizon. __________________ 2015 M3 Sakhir Orange ED Pickup 5/13/15 My European Delivery Thread
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02-05-2016, 11:54 AM	#27
BMWFanatic2008 Major 234 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (5)	I was so excited for ZCP to be released but it was a huge disappointment for me. 1. I think the wheels are ugly and too big for this car (+ 20" wheels aren't practical with NYC roads) 2. I don't like the seats; they downgrade the luxury level of the interior 3. Nothing "interesting" was done in the exhaust department. They painted the tips but I would've changed the stock tips (or the whole exhaust) anyway as they're too small It does have some minor performance improvements but it isn't worth it to me at the cost of $5,500 + I would have to get aftermarket wheels + struggle with the ugly seats. __________________ Current: 2022 X3M Comp Previous: 2020 X4M Comp \| 1982 E24 633CSi \| 2016 F82 M4 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 2014 F30 335xi \| 2013 F30 335xi \| 2010 E92 335xi
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02-05-2016, 10:35 PM	#28
ginginha First Lieutenant 184 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2016 Faity Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Regret never crossed my mind. Mine finished production 8/17 and I had a great September ED exactly when I needed it to happen. Even after the excruciating wait for redelivery, it arrived a couple weeks sooner than expected. So I've been enjoying it for a while. I much prefer the 437 wheels over satan's stars and the seats seem silly to me. My kids would be kicking me in the back for sure. I can't imagine the marginal power increase will make a difference in my use. Even the greater power of the GTS doesn't seem to result in a big improvement in the acceleration numbers for short bursts, which is when most of my driving occurs. __________________ 2016 F80 ED 9/10/15 3:20 - BSM, SS, DCT, M Adaptive, Silver 437M
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02-06-2016, 03:59 PM	#30
imyopusha Lieutenant 197 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP in Singapore Gray Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: KC, MO iTrader: (4)	I feel a little left out. I really wanted it. __________________ 2015 M5 CP 2015 ZL1 (Sold) 2016 M3 AY; Home ED Sep 15 (SOLD) 2012 335i (SOLD) Instagram- AY_M3 My ED thread: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1176511
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02-09-2016, 09:32 AM	#32
shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I had and still do have the chance to order ZCP (comp package) I chose not to. I cannot drive this car at its limits as it is. What is an extra 20hp and diff suspension really going to do for me? Nothing. UNLESS you are going to track your car and you are a fantastic driver. The seats, don't hate or like them. The wheels I used to hate, but now am indifferent. So, I don't feel left out at all.
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02-09-2016, 09:36 AM	#33
shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	P.S. I also went through the same thing with my 135i in 2008. The next year they changed the M wheels and I think they changed the tail lights. I thought to myself "man I should have waited." In hindsight my wheels were the only year they were produced, my color (sparkling graphite metallic) was the only year it was produced. It has the goofy Year one of the one starter button. Still to this day I love the way my car looks 114k miles later!
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