2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 151,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling…
CanyonHaulerCommunity StarterSep 3, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Dallas–Fort Worth3 replies0 helpful TransmissionBuild journalCommunity Starter I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like torque-converter behavior, engine misfi…
NorthCamper68Community StarterSep 1, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Atlanta3 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this still be a refrigerant issue or does that…
ApexGeek74Community StarterMay 21, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Portland0 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDIYCommunity Starter After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No slipping at full throttle. What would you inspect before assuming the clutch itself is…
GarageScoutCommunity StarterAug 30, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Las Vegas6 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningNewsCommunity Starter Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodically—fuel trims, knock, boost target, temper…
BoxerGarage95Community StarterAug 27, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Texas10 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 20,500 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the fram…
WeekendFan471Community StarterJun 20, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Raleigh0 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningBuild journalCommunity Starter Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodically—fuel trims, knock, boost target, temper…
ShiftLearnerCommunity StarterAug 26, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Orange County0 replies0 helpful 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 13,500 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off n…
WeekendWeekend261Community StarterAug 15, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Phoenix33 replies0 helpful A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, repairability and what features are locke…
MileageRoadie12Community StarterAug 10, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40South Florida0 replies0 helpful Cash vs FinancingQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 21,500 miles. I do not need financing, but I keep hearing conflicting advice about when to mention that. I mostly want a clean transaction. Does payment method really chan…
WeekendEnthusiast189Community StarterAug 7, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40North Jersey1 reply0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 42,000 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial…
NoMarkupEnthusiast497Community StarterAug 6, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Portland6 replies0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 43,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without ra…
SunBeltHunter540Community StarterAug 5, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40California4 replies0 helpful The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip?
DailyWrenchCommunity StarterAug 3, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40NYC8 replies0 helpful Trade-Ins & Negative EquityPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 38,000 miles. Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understa…
CamberBuilder2Community StarterMar 11, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Philadelphia0 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 13,500 miles. On comparable road trips the charge rate now starts tapering sooner. I am trying to separate charger sharing, battery temperature, software changes and actua…
BoostScoutCommunity StarterJul 31, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Bay Area7 replies0 helpful What Should I Buy?Buying adviceCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 78,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this swi…
GarageMomCommunity StarterFeb 24, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Raleigh0 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the sh…
EVGeek62Community StarterJul 27, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Nationwide24 replies0 helpful BrakesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 15,500 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long would y…
TowDaily63Community StarterJul 27, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40Las Vegas6 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quantify condition, warranty, history and dealer reputation? I am trying to get the…
CanyonMiles540Community StarterJul 23, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40California5 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40, about 9,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
BoxerShopper534Community StarterApr 25, 20262024 BMW i4 eDrive40San Diego0 replies0 helpful